Yamaha S90 ES Owner's Manual

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Page 2: Special Message Section
Implied warranties may also be affected. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the speciﬁcations without notice or obligation to update existing units.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional ﬁxtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.
Page 4 Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices.
Page 5 Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modiﬁcations to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Page 6: Introduction
We strove to put virtually all our synthesizer technology and music making know-how into one instrument—and we succeeded. The new S90 ES not only gives you the latest and greatest sounds and rhythms (as well as the ability to create your own), it gives you powerful, easy-to-use tools for playing, combining and controlling these dynamic sounds/rhythms—in...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Playing the S90 ES...30 Voice Play mode ... 30 Performance Play mode... 34 Using the Arpeggio feature... 39 Using the Controllers on the S90 ES... 41 Editing a Program ...44 Editing a Voice ... 44 Editing a Performance ... 53 Using the Controllers—Advanced Course ...59...
Page 8: Setting Up And Playing
WARNING Make sure your S90 ES is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to be used (as listed on the rear panel). Connecting the unit to the wrong AC supply can cause serious damage to the internal circuitry and may even pose a shock...
Page 9: Turning The Power On
Make sure the volume settings of the S90 ES and external devices are turned down to the minimum. Turn the power on by pressing the [POWER] switch on the S90 ES rear panel, then turn the power on the ampliﬁers.
Page 10: Playing The Keyboard
Now that you’ve set up the S90 ES properly, you’re ready to begin playing it. When you are ready to turn off the S90 ES, make sure to switch off the power of the external device (or lower its volume) before switching off the S90 ES.
Page 11 Here, we’ve introduced the operations in the Master mode that is called up ﬁrst when turning the power on. The S90 ES has other modes of operation as well. In the next section, we’ll explain about the modes of the S90 ES and how they are used.
Page 12: Modes
Modes Modes There are several operation modes in the S90 ES, and they can be selected by using the six mode buttons. The use of the individual modes depends on your particular musical application. For playing the keyboard conventionally, the Voice or Performance mode should be used.
Page 13: Basic Instructions
Multi. The S90 ES contains a full set of specially programmed 128 Performances and 64 Multis. With the help of the Multis, the S90 ES can be used to play back MIDI song ﬁles from a connected USB device.
Page 14: Main Features
This function lets you easily call up various melody and rhythm patterns—over 1,700 types—providing instant inspiration for song creation and performance. Versatile Multi mode lets you set up the S90 ES for playing multiple instrument parts from your sequencer software, giving you all the sounds you need to realize complete, professional-sounding songs. Moreover, the corresponding Multi Library lets you have the proper instruments for the selected type of music called up instantly and automatically.
Page 15: Using The Owner's Manual
Troubleshooting ...Page 189 If the S90 ES does not function as expected or you have some problem with the sound or operation, refer to this section before calling your Yamaha dealer or service center. Most common problems and their solutions are covered here in a very simple and easy-to-understand way.
Page 16: The Controls & Connectors
The Controls & Connectors Front Panel PAN/SEND REVERB CHORUS TEMPO ASSIGN ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN TONE CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK RELEASE ARP FX SWING GATETIME VELOCITY UNITMULTIPLY MEF 1 VOLUME LOW MID HIGH MID HIGH VOLUME 1 VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME MASTER VOLUME...
Page 17: Lcd Display
9 [SF1] - [SF6] (Sub Function) buttons Page 23 These buttons located directly below the LCD display call up the corresponding sub functions indicated in the display. In the display hierarchy, these sub functions [SF] rank just below the functions [F]. These buttons can be also used to store/recall the Arpeggio type in each Play mode.
Page 18: Rear Panel
Installing an optional Plug-in Board to the S90 ES lets you greatly expand the sonic palette of the instrument. Up to three boards can be installed to the S90 ES’s rear panel. Owner’s Manual ¶ SLOT 1 - 3 lamps...
Page 19 Use this connector to control the synthesizer from an external MIDI device. MIDI OUT is for transmitting all control, performance and playback data from the S90 ES to another MIDI device, such as an external sequencer. You can also play the external tone generator by using the S90 ES and control the external MIDI device.
Page 20: Using Usb Storage Devices
USB TO DEVICE connector. Though the S90 ES supports the USB 1.1 standard, you can connect and use a USB 2.0 storage device with the S90 ES. However, note that the transfer speed complies to USB 1.1.
Page 21: Basic Operation
Basic Operation In this section you’ll learn about the fundamental operations of the S90 ES—the use of the panel controls and how to execute basic functions such as selecting programs, naming programs/ﬁles, and using the keyboard to directly enter certain values.
Page 22: Functions Of The Mode Buttons
Voice, Performance, Multi, or Master mode. You can edit each program in the Edit Controls the computer software by using the buttons and controllers on S90 ES (Page 77). Mode table The functions of each mode and how to enter mode are as follows:...
Page 23: Functions And Sub-Functions
Selecting a Program In order to play the S90 ES you’ll need to call up one of its programs, i.e., a Voice, Performance, Multi, or Master. These programs can be selected in each Play mode via the same procedure.
Page 24 Selecting a Program Using the Group, Number buttons As shown below, you can select a program number by pressing any of the Group [A] - [H] buttons and pressing any of the Number [1] - [16] buttons. DRUM FAVORITES COMMON The convenient Category Search function (page 32) lets you easily locate and select the Voices or Performance you want by type.
Page 25: About The Editing Functions
About the editing functions In this section, we’ll explain the basic operations for editing the Voice, Performance, Multi settings. Moving the Cursor and Setting Parameters Moving the cursor Use these four buttons to navigate the display, moving the cursor around the various selectable items and parameters in the screen.
Page 26: Confirmation Message
Confirmation Message Compare Function This convenient function lets you switch between the edited sound and its original, unedited condition—allowing you to listen to the difference between the two and better hear how your edits affect the sound. For example, when editing a Voice in the Voice Edit mode, the “E” Edit indicator is shown. Pressing the [EDIT] button in this condition reverts to the original unedited sound (the button lamp ﬂashes and the “C”...
Page 27: Information Display
Information Display This convenient function lets you call up relevant details about the selected mode—simply by pressing the [INFORMATION] button. For example, when the Voice mode is active, you can quickly check information about which voice bank is selected, what Play mode (poly or mono) is being used, which effects are applied, and so on. For details, see page 176.
Page 28 Naming Basic naming operation As shown below, you can set the name by repeating the two operations—moving the cursor to the desired location by using the Cursor button and selecting a character by using the data dial, [INC/YES] button, and [DEC/NO] button. Moving the cursor to the desired location on the name DEC/NO EXIT...
Page 29: Quick Guide
Quick Guide Playing the Demo Songs Several demo songs are included with this synthesizer. In this section, you’ll learn how to play them back. Make sure the synthesizer is ready for playback. Details are given in the section “Setting up and Playing” on page 8. Press the [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] button to enter the Sequence Play mode.
Page 30: Playing The S90 Es
Keep in mind that the example displays shown in this manual are for instruction purposes only, and the contents (for example, the Voice name here) may differ slightly from those on your instrument. Owner’s Manual Playing the S90 ES GM Preset Bank Contains the voices allocated according to the GM standard.
Page 31 Select a Normal Voice Bank. Select one of the Banks from Preset 1 - 4, User 1 - 2, and USER 1 USER 2 PRE 2 PRE 3 PRE 4 PRE 1 A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN GUITAR/ BASS PLUCKED Group About the User Banks The User Banks contain various factory default Voices.
Page 32: Using The Category Search Function
You’ll probably have a lot of fun and inspiration going through the Voices one-by-one, listening to each in order—but it will take you a long time to get through all of them, since the S90 ES has so many. This is where the Category Search function comes in handy.
Page 33 You can also use the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button and [EXIT] button to select the Voice. Favorite Category The S90 ES also lets you collect and store your favorite Voices to create your personal “Favorite” Category. By putting your most often-used Voices in the Favorite Category, you can select your favorite Voices quickly and easily.
Page 34: Performance Play Mode
Performance Play mode Performance Play mode Each Performance can contain up to four different Parts. This lets you play, for example, Flute, Violin, and Timpani Voices in a layer across the keyboard, or split the keyboard according to the bass and melody parts, then play the two different instruments and sound like a duo—even though you’re playing by yourself.
Page 35 Select a Performance Group. Performances are divided into Groups [A] - [H]. Select a Group to display a list of the Performances. SYN LEAD SYN PAD/ SYN COMP CHROMATIC DRUM/ CHOIR PERCUSSION PERCUSSION Group Performance Select a Performance Group. Press one of the Number [1] - [16] buttons. ELEMENT/PERF.
Page 36 Performance Play mode Creating a Performance by combining the Voices Performances can be made up of a maximum of four Parts, each of which can be assigned a different Voice. In this section, we’ll create a Performance by combining two Voices. Preparing to create the Performance (Initializing the Performance) Select the desired Performance in the...
Page 37 Voices to Parts 3 and 4, and create a full orchestral sound or the sound of a 3- or 4-piece band—just by using a single S90 ES. You can also use the preset Performances as starting points in building your own custom Voice combinations.
Page 38 The Audio Input part is available also in the Multi mode, but is not available in the Voice mode. The procedure and explanations here apply to the Multi mode as well. Make sure to turn the power of the S90 ES off and set the GAIN knob on the rear panel to the minimum.
Page 39: Using The Arpeggio Feature
The versatile Arpeggio feature allows you to automatically play various rhythms and phrases by simply pressing a key or playing a chord. The S90 ES contains a remarkably wide variety of Arpeggios—a total of 1,787—from conventional, popular phrases to the latest cutting-edge rhythm patterns. In addition, you can assign your favorite Arpeggios to the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons and switch between Arpeggio phrases instantly.
Page 40 Using the Arpeggio feature Register your favorite Arpeggio types to the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons You can change the default settings and assign any Arpeggio types you like to the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons. Select the desired Voice, Performance, or Multi, and then press the [ARPEGGIO] button to turn Arpeggio Select the desired Arpeggio type in the [VOICE] [F6] (or [F5]) ARP display.
Page 41: Using The Controllers On The S90 Es
Using the Controllers on the S90 ES This section shows you how to change the sounds by using the controllers on the S90 ES. When using the external controllers, see page 59. Pitch Bend Wheel Use the Pitch Bend wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel away from you) or down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard.
Page 42 Using the Controllers on the S90 ES Control sliders Changing the sounds The Control sliders are a powerful live performance feature, in that they let you change the brightness and tonal characteristics of the current Voice, Performance, or Multi in real time as you play. Moving a slider forward increases the effect while pulling the slider back decreases it.
Page 43: Changing The Volume
Track 10 (Part 10) Volume Track 13 (Part 13) Track 14 (Part 14) Volume Volume Using the Controllers on the S90 ES VOLUME Control slider 3 Control slider 4 Element 3 Volume* Element 4 Volume* Track 3 (Part 3) Volume...
Page 44: Editing A Program
Editing a Voice Editing a Voice Each Voice can consist of up to four Elements. An Element is made up of a basic waveform—the basic sound of a musical instrument—plus the various synthesizer processing parameters used to enhance, alter or deﬁne the sound, such as pitch, ﬁlter, and amplitude controls.
Page 45 Call up the Common Edit display or Element Edit display. If you wish to edit the sounds that make up a Voice and the basic parameters that determine the sound—such as Oscillator, Pitch, Filter, Amplitude, and EG (Envelope Generator)—call up the Element Edit display. If you wish to edit more global parameters related to the overall Voice and how it’s processed—such as Arpeggio, Controller, and Effects—call up the Common Edit display.
Page 46 Editing a Voice Editing a Voice by using the Control sliders The four sliders at the top left of the instrument are not only for tweaking the sound while you perform—you can also use them to edit a Voice, either in the Voice Play mode or the Voice Edit mode. When the [PAN/SEND] indicator is turned on: Determines the stereo pan position of the Voice.
Page 47: Drum Voice Edit
Drum Voice Edit Press the [VOICE] button to enter the Voice mode, then select a Drum Voice to be edited (page 32). Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Voice Edit mode. Call up the Common Edit display or Key Edit display. If you want to edit the sounds that make up a Drum Voice and the basic parameters that determine the sound—such as Oscillator, Pitch, Filter, Amplitude, and EG (Envelope Generator)—call up the Key Edit display.
Page 48 Editing a Voice Assigning drum/percussion instruments to individual keys [VOICE] Drum Voice selection In the Drum Voice Edit mode, you can create your own original drum kits by assigning speciﬁc instrument sounds to individual keys — in any desired order — and edit detailed parameters for each key’s sound. Call up the Key Edit display in the Voice Edit mode.
Page 49 Setting the drum key for independent open and closed hi-hat sounds [VOICE] Drum Voice selection In a real drum kit, some drum sounds cannot physically be played simultaneously, such as open and closed hi-hats. You can prevent drum instruments from playing back simultaneously by assigning them to the same Alternate Group. The preset Drum Voices have many such Alternate Group assignments to ensure the most authentic, natural sound.
Page 50 Editing a Voice Storing/Saving the created Voice Two steps are necessary in order to store (save) your voice—storing the edited voice to internal memory and saving the stored voices to a USB storage device. User Normal Voice 001 User Normal Voice 002 User Normal Voice 003 STORE User Normal Voice Bank 1...
Page 51 To execute the Store operation, press the [INC/YES] button. After the Voice has been stored, a “Completed” message appears and operation returns to the Voice Play display. DEC/NO INC/ YES EXIT ENTER EXECUTE CAUTION Never attempt to turn off the power while an “Executing...” or “Please keep power on”...
Page 52 Editing a Voice Loading Voice data from a USB storage device [FILE] [F3] LOAD In the previous section, we saved Voice data as an “All Voice” ﬁle to a USB storage device. Here, we’ll recall that Voice data and load it to the instrument with the Load operation.
Page 53: Editing A Performance
Editing a Performance The Performance Edit mode ([PERFORM] different Parts (Voices)—by editing the various parameters. The Voices can be selected from the internal tone generator or the installed Plug-in Boards. After assigning different Voices to separate ranges of the keyboard, edit the detailed parameters in the Performance Edit mode.
Page 54 Editing a Performance Select the menu you wish to edit by pressing the [F1] - [F6] buttons and [SF1] - [SF5] buttons, then edit the parameters in each display. The following brieﬂy describes the main Performance parameters. Parameters for the Voice assigned to each Part Part selection [F1] VOICE The Voice assigned to each part and its note range can be...
Page 55 Editing a Performance by using the Control sliders The four sliders at the top left of the instrument are not only for tweaking the sound while you perform—you can also use them to edit a Performance, either in the Performance Play mode or the Performance Edit mode. When the [PAN/SEND] indicator is turned on: Determines the stereo pan position of the Performance.
Page 56 Editing a Performance Storing/Saving the created Performance Two steps are necessary in order to store (save) your Performance—storing the edited Performance to internal memory and saving the stored Performances to a USB storage device. Performance Edit Performance Edit Storing edited Performances individually When you turn off the power to the instrument, User Performance saved in the Performance Store mode is not erased.
Page 57 Saving the edited Performances to a USB storage device [FILE] [F2] SAVE The basic operations are the same as in the Voice mode (page 51). However, keep in mind that you must set the Type parameter to “All.” When Type is set to “All,” executing the Save operation saves all the created data, including the Performances as well as the Voices assigned to them, as a single ﬁle (extension: S7A).
Page 58 Editing a Performance Select the file (“ ”) to be loaded. Move the cursor to the ﬁle (extension: S7A) saved in the operation explained in the previous instructions. If the desired ﬁle was saved in speciﬁc folder, enter the folder and select the ﬁle. For information on how to select a folder, see the section “Supplementary information”...
Page 59: Using The Controllers-Advanced Course
An optional FC3, FC4 or FC5 Footswitch connected to the SUSTAIN jack on the rear panel lets you control sustain. When you press the damper pedal, the notes you play have a longer sustain. The S90 ES also provides a special Half Damper function for ﬁner control over sustain.
Page 60 Voice selection [EDIT] Each of the Preset Voices of S90 ES is programmed with appropriate Modulation Wheel and Control slider assignments, for adjusting the sound and effects in ways that best match the selected Voice. For example, you can apply the chorus effect by using the Modulation Wheel in a piano Voice and control the decay time parameter using the Control slider in a bass guitar Voice.
Page 61 2 Destination (function) Determines the functions assigned to ASSIGN A and B. For the details about the abbreviations and the parameter types, refer to the Control List in the separate Data List booklet. Controllers supported by the S90 ES Owner’s Manual...
Page 62 Breath Controller * The S90 ES does not have a Ribbon Controller. However, keep in mind that if the same MIDI Control Change messages as set here are received from an external device, the internal tone generator also responds to those messages as if the Ribbon Controller of the instrument was used.
Page 63: Connecting The Computer And Midi Devices
Connections Connecting to External Audio Equipment Since the S90 ES has no built-in speakers, you'll need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to properly monitor it. Alternatively, you could use a pair of headphones. There are several methods of connecting to external audio equipment, as described in the following illustrations.
Page 64: Audio Input
Stereo (11:L, 12:R) * as13 Stereo (13:L, 14:R) * as14 IEEE1394 cable OUTPUT L/MONO OUTPUT R ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT R S90 ES IEEE1394 cable IEEE1394 cable mLAN16E S90 ES Stereo/Mono ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L Mono ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT R Mono...
Page 65: Connecting External Midi Equipment
Using a standard MIDI cable (optional), you can connect an external MIDI device, and control it from the S90 ES. Likewise, you can use an external MIDI device (such as a keyboard or sequencer) to control the sounds on the S90 ES. This section introduces several different applications of MIDI.
Page 66 MIDI THRU connector on the S90 ES. The MIDI data of your performance on the S90 ES are transmitted to an external device via the MIDI OUT connector on the S90 ES.
Page 67: Connecting To A Computer
B type to the USB TO HOST connector. When connecting this synthesizer to the computer, connect the A type to your computer and the B type to the USB TO HOST connector. If you are using the Remote Control function of the S90 ES to control operations on a computer sequencer, use the USB connection. MIDI channel and MIDI port MIDI data is assigned to one of sixteen channels, and this instrument is capable of simultaneously playing sixteen separate parts via these channels.
Page 68 MIDI ports can be used to divide playback among multiple synthesizers, as well as expand the MIDI channel capacity beyond sixteen. In the example below, a separate synthesizer connected to the S90 ES is played by MIDI data via port 5, as set in the ThruPort parameter with the following operation.
Page 69 [UTILITY] [F5] MIDI Although not indicated in the illustration above, the S90 ES actually receives and responds to MIDI data from the computer application (sequencer), regardless of the Local Control setting on the S90 ES. * MIDI “Echo” is a function on sequencers that takes any data received via the MIDI IN and “echoes” it (or sends it as is) through the MIDI OUT. In some software, this function is also called “MIDI Thru.”...
Page 70: Creating A Song With The Multi Mode
Creating a Song with the Multi mode The Multi Mode lets you set up the S90 ES as a multi-timbral tone generator for use with computer-based music software or external sequencers. If each track in a MIDI song ﬁle uses a different MIDI channel, you can independently assign each of the Parts in a Multi to those MIDI channels.
Page 71 Multi mode), transmit the proper Mode Change message (System Exclusive) before sending the Bank Select MSB to the S90 ES (page 183). After sending the Bank Select MSB/LSB, transmit the proper Program Change message to select the Multi program number.
Page 72 If you want to edit a Multi in greater detail, use the Multi Edit mode (page 74). Select the Multi you wish to edit according to the instructions in “Using the sounds of the S90 ES for song playback from a sequencer” on page 70.
Page 73 Select the desired display, then edit the desired parameters by using the [F1] - [F6] and [SF1] - [SF5] buttons. [F2] VOL/PAN Set the pan and output level (volume) of each Part. [F3] VOICE Turn the [TRACK SELECT] button and [MUTE] button to off, and then select the Voice Bank or Number, in the same way as in the Voice mode (page 30).
Page 74 Creating a Song with the Multi mode Detailed mixing functions (Multi Edit mode) The Multi Edit mode has a detailed mixing function that lets you change the Multi parameter settings in the same way as the Voice Edit mode. There are two types of Multi Edit displays: those for Common Edit, and those for editing individual Parts (Part Edit).
Page 75 Store the settings as a User Multi. The edited Multi can be stored in the Multi Store mode. For details, refer to page 76. Editing a Multi by using the Control sliders The four sliders at the top left of the instrument are not only for tweaking the sound while you perform — you can also use them to edit a Multi, either in the Multi Play mode or the Multi Edit mode.
Page 76 Creating a Song with the Multi mode Storing/saving the created Multi Two steps are necessary in order to store (save) your Multi—storing the edited Multi to internal memory and saving the stored Multis to a USB storage device. Multi Play/ Multi Edit Storing edited Multis individually When you turn off the power to the instrument, User Multis saved in the Multi Store mode are not erased.
Page 77: Using The S90 Es With Computer Software
Voice Editor and Multi Part Editor The Voice Editor and Multi Part Editor for S90 ES provide a highly intuitive way to create and edit the Voice and Multi settings completely from your computer display. These programs not only allow you to see virtually all parameters at once, they also give you direct graphic control—for example, letting you adjust the settings by clicking and dragging on a graph—enabling...
Page 78 This powerful feature lets you control your music/audio software programs by using sliders and buttons on the panel of the S90 ES, rather than your computer's mouse and keyboard. The S90 ES can be used to control sequencer software and DAW (digital audio workstation) software, such as Cubase SX, Logic, and SONAR.
Page 79 “off” because the Multi Part Editor is not used. The “general” setting is for remote control of the Yamaha software. This lets you control the Multi Part Editor in Mode A, and control Yamaha sequencer software in Mode B.
Page 80 “YAMAHA USB OUT 0 - 4.” The functions of buttons on the Mackie Control are assigned to the buttons of the S90 ES, with the exception of UserA and UserB (FootSw) which are not supported by the S90 ES. SONAR 4 Pull down the [Options] menu and select [MIDI Devices] to call up the “MIDI Devices”...
Page 81 Change the Mode by simultaneously holding down the [F6] SHIFT button and pressing the [REMOTE] button. Mode A Use the Control sliders and buttons on the S90 ES to remotely control the software. The following explains which sequencer functions are assigned to which panel controls in the remote control.
Page 82 These buttons are assigned to perform the same functions as the panel buttons on the Logic Control. The corresponding names of the Logic Control panel buttons are also indicated at the bottom of the display of the S90 ES. When the Mode is set to “Cubase,”...
Page 83 Press the [INFORMATION] button again to return to the Remote Control mode. While the Information display is shown, the panel buttons cannot be used to control the computer software. Using the S90 ES with computer software Remote Con trol Assignments SF 2 SF 3...
Page 84 Resets the edited parameter to the default value (- ). (pressing) When turning the [VOLUME] button off, the Control sliders on the S90 ES are assigned to perform the same functions as the Knobs on the DAW controller. Owner’s Manual...
Page 85 [INSTRUMENT] Return to the INSTRUMENT mode. When turning the [VOLUME] button off, the Control sliders on the S90 ES are assigned to perform the same functions as the Knobs on the DAW controller. Press the [DRUM KIT] button to indicate the Track/Slot number in the brackets [ ] at the top of the LCD.
Page 86 Additional operations other than those listed above are available. For details, refer to the relevant documentation of Mackie Control. When turning the [VOLUME] button off, the Control sliders on the S90 ES are assigned to perform the same functions as the Knobs on the DAW controller.
Page 87 [BANK </>] [FLIP] When turning the [VOLUME] button off, the Control sliders on the S90 ES are assigned to perform the same functions as the Knobs on the DAW controller. Some edited values are not shown on the S90 ES display.
Page 88: Using Mlan
Digital Mixing Studio 01X Recording to computer using mLAN In these example instructions, we'll record the audio output of the S90 ES (from playing the keyboard in the Voice mode) to your audio sequencer on the computer. Setting up the S90 ES...
Page 89 (Stereo 4 channels) output 15 and 16 channels port 1 – 4 OUTPUT L/R Audio input Parts jack(L&R) of Performance/ Multi S90 ES mLANMonitorSw (mLAN Monitor Switch) = on Using mLAN Powered speakers mLAN16E Monitor Switch Owner’s Manual...
Page 90: Creating Your Original Program Set (Master Mode)
This lets you divide the keyboard into four separate sections—just as if you were playing four different MIDI keyboards. You can also separately play the sounds of the S90 ES and the sounds of connected MIDI devices—all from the S90 ES keyboard—by assigning each zone to a different MIDI channel.
Page 91 Storing your favorite programs Select a Master to be created. Press the [F2] MEMORY button to call up the Mode setting display. Select the desired mode and program number to register the Mater. If you want to divide the keyboard into multiple Zones in the Master, set the Zone Switch to “on.”...
Page 92 Creating Your Original Program Set (Master mode) After setting the Mode and Program number which you wish to memorize to the Master, set the Zone Switch to “on.” Determines the mode that is called up when the Master number is selected. Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Master Edit mode.
Page 93 Using Zones effectively with external The two examples below show how to use the Zones with both the internal tone generator and a connected external tone generator. These instructions correspond to step 6 on the previous page. Though all four Zones are used in the example below, you can use any number of Zones (two, three, or four). The settings are made with the MIDISwitch parameter ([MASTER] [EDIT] Zone selection...
Page 94 Creating Your Original Program Set (Master mode) Assigning Control Change numbers to the Conrol sliders for each Zone Here in the CS display of the Master Edit mode, you can set how the Control sliders will affect each Zone. This lets you specify a separate MIDI Control Change number for each slider.
Page 95 Setting up the Master Zones to Split or Layer This operation lets you easily determine whether the Zones of the selected Master are to be used in a Split or a Layer. The note range settings for each Zone can be determined by setting the NoteLimitH and NoteLimitL parameters from the NOTE display ([MASTER] [EDIT] Zones 1 and 2 are used in the explanations here.
Page 96: Playing Back Midi Files (Sequence Play Mode)
You can also set the order of playback, having the S90 ES automatically call up the songs in the proper order for you. The settings in the Sequence Play mode cannot be stored to the S90 ES. If you need to save these settings, save them to a USB storage device in the File mode.
Page 97 Press the cursor [ ][ ] buttons to move the cursor to the desired Chain Step. Press the [F6]Fbutton to start playback of the song. You can also play back the song by simultaneously holding down the [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] button and pressing the [PERFORM] button.
Page 98 Determines whether or not MIDI data is transmitted to the internal tone generator. When using the internal tone generator of S90 ES or Plug-in Boards, set this parameter to “on.” When this is set to “off,” the tone generator or Plug-in Boards cannot be played using the corresponding MIDI channels.
Page 99: Using The Plug-In Boards
The boards that are available for and can be installed to this synthesizer are described below. Up to three Plug-in boards can be installed to the S90 ES. These boards are not simply a source of more Voices; they are also full-featured, editable tone generators in their own right and extend the system-level speciﬁcations such as maximum...
Page 100 Install any of the Single Part Plug-in Boards such as the PLG150-AN, PLG150-AP, PLG150-PF, PLG150-DX, PLG150-VL, PLG150-DR, and PLG150-PC to the S90 ES and play the Plug-in Voice in the Voice Play mode. After turning the power off, install a Single Part Plug-in Board to the instrument.
Page 101 Plugin Voices. Plug-in Voices, on the other hand, are edited Board Voices—Voices that have been specially programmed and processed for optimum use with the host synthesizer. Since the S90 ES includes preset Plug-in Voices for all the Plug-in Boards, you can call up and play appropriate Voices for each board immediately after installing it.
Page 102 You must set the transmit port of each track on the XG song to the same number as the port number selected in the step 4. For details how to connect the S90 ES to computer, see page 67. [F6] PLUG...
Page 103 Plug the microphone to the A/D INPUT jack on the rear panel. GAIN A / D INPUT A standard dynamic microphone is recommended. (The S90 ES does not support phantom-powered condenser microphones.) Turn the S90 ES power on. Press the [PERFORM] button to enter the...
Page 104: Tips
Tips This section explains the useful features included on your S90 ES. Comparing the sound before editing with the just-edited one (Compare function) This convenient function lets you switch between the edited Voice and its original, unedited condition— allowing you to listen to the difference between the two and better hear how your edits affect the sound.
Page 105 Multi/Performance Part mute/solo Muting a Part Make sure that the [MUTE] button's lamp is turned on. If the indicator is ﬂashing, press the [MUTE] button. press one of the [1] - [4] buttons in the Performance mode or press one of the [1] - [16] buttons in the Multi mode that you want to mute and turned the indicator off.
Page 106 Setting a speciﬁc ﬁle to load automatically when the power is turned on The S90 ES is very easy to use and you can create Voices, Performances, and Multis very quickly on it. However, there may be times that creating and editing of data may be spread out over several sessions. In such a case, you may ﬁnd it convenient to have the instrument automatically load the appropriate ﬁles for you when you turn it on, so...
Page 107 Multis, you must transmit Bank Select MSB/LSB messages before a Program Change. When switching the mode (e.g., changing the Voice mode to the Multi mode), transmit the proper Mode Change message (System Exclusive) before the Bank Select MSB to the S90 ES (page 183). Tips...
Page 108: Basic Structure
Internal Structure (System Overview) Basic Structure This section gives you an easy-to-understand overview of the S90 ES — its wide range of sophisticated features, its MIDI control and performance functions, and its convenient ﬁle management system for original data you’ve created with the instrument.
Page 109: Tone Generator Block
The tone generator block is what actually produces sound in response to the MIDI messages received from the controller block, and from an external sequencer. Internal AWM2 Tone Generator and optional Plug-in board The tone generator block in the S90 ES consists of the built-in AWM2 and optional Plug-in boards. Internal AWM2 Tone Generator...
Page 110 Internal Structure (System Overview) The illustration below shows the structure and interrelationship of the Voices, Performances, and Multis. One Voice VOICE Up to four elements (Normal Voice) Up to 73 keys (Drum Voice) One Performance VOICE Up to four parts One Part Part Edit parameters Voice...
Page 111 The following illustrations may help in understanding the memory structure of the Voices, Performances, and Multis. VOICE Voices Preset Voice PRE 1 Normal Voices: 512 Drum Voices: 64 A. PIANO PRE 2 KEYBOARD GM Voice Normal Voices: 128 Drum Voice: 1 BASS User Voice USER 1...
Page 112 Internal Structure (System Overview) GM Voices GM (General MIDI) is a worldwide standard for Voice organization and MIDI functions of synthesizers and tone generators. It was designed primarily to ensure that any song data created with a speciﬁc GM device would sound virtually the same on any other GM device—no matter the manufacturer or the model.
Page 113 Filter [VOICE] Voice selection [EDIT] This unit modiﬁes the tone of the sound output from Pitch by cutting the output of a speciﬁc frequency portion of the sound. Cutoff Frequency and Resonance Here’s how ﬁlters work. In the example below (a low pass ﬁlter), a portion of the signal lower than a given frequency is allowed to pass, and signals above that frequency are cut.
Page 114 Internal Structure (System Overview) Amplitude [VOICE] Voice selection [EDIT] This unit controls the output level (amplitude) of the sound output from Filter. The signals are then sent at this level to the Effect block. Also, by setting the AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator), you can control how the volume changes over time. AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator) Using the AEG, you can control the transition in volume from the moment the sound starts is to the moment the sound...
Page 115 Voices that include up to four Elements are used, the maximum number of simultaneous notes may be less than 128. When a Plug-in Board is installed, playing Plug-in Board Voices does not affect the maximum polyphony of the S90 ES. For details on maximum polyphony for the Plug-in Boards, refer to the owner’s manual of the particular board.
Page 116 Part structure of the Tone Generator block The S90 ES plays the sounds in its tone generator block in response to MIDI messages received from external controllers or sequencer. The MIDI messages are assigned to sixteen independent channels, and the instrument is capable of simultaneously playing sixteen separate Parts, via the sixteen MIDI channels.
Page 117 Transmit Channel = 16 (Port 2) When using the internal tone generator of the S90 ES, set the MIDI port of each track on the sequencer to “1.” Keep in mind that data received over Ports 2 or 3 cannot sound the internal tone generator block. The tone generator of the installed Plug-in Board can be sounded via any of the MIDI ports 1 - 3.
Page 118: Effect Block
Internal Structure (System Overview) Audio Input Part (AUDIO IN) The Performance mode and Multi mode are capable of handling the audio input signal (such as a microphone or guitar) as a Part. Various parameters such as volume, pan, and effect can be set to this Part and the sound is output together with other Parts.
Page 119 Plug-in Insertion Effects This is a special effect system, only available when an effect-type Plug-in Board is installed (page 101). Plug-in Board effects are not available in the Voice mode. Master Effect This block applies effects to the ﬁnal stereo output signal of the entire sound. A total of 8 different Master Effect types are available.
Page 120 Internal Structure (System Overview) Part EQ [PERFORM] Performance selection [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (select Multi mode) This 3-band EQ is applied to each part of the Performance/Multi, The high band and low band are the shelving type. The middle band is the peaking type. The part EQ is not available in the Voice mode.
Page 121: In The Voice Mode
Effect connection in each mode In the Voice mode The Effect parameters in the Voice mode are set for each Voice and the settings are stored as a User Voice. Note that the Master Effect and Master EQ parameters are set for all the Voices in the Utility mode. Once the Master Effect and EQ settings have been made, they can be stored as System settings by pressing the [STORE] button.
Page 122 Internal Structure (System Overview) In the Performance mode The Effect parameters in the Performance mode are set for each Performance. [PERFORM] Performance selection [EDIT] [COMMON] [F6] EFFECT [SF1] CONNECT The Insertion connection type depends on the setting of the Voice assigned to the selected Part.
Page 123 In the Multi mode The Effect parameters in the Multi mode are set for each Multi. [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (select Multi mode) Multi selection [EDIT] [COMMON] [F6] EFFECT [SF1] CONNECT Tone Generator block Part 1 Insertion Part 1-16 Effect (VCE INS) Part 1 Part EQ *3 Plug-in Part 1-3...
Page 124: Arpeggio Playback Types
Cntr Control Arpeggio playback types The S90 ES features a total of 1787 Arpeggio types divided into 18 categories, each with its own playback type designed for use with particular types of Voices, as described below. Arpeggios for Normal Voices Arpeggio types (belonging to the categories except for the DrPC and Cntr) created for use of Normal Voices have the following two playback types.
Page 125 Arpeggios for Drum/Percussion Voices — Category: DrPc These arpeggio types are programmed speciﬁcally for use with Drum Voices, giving you instant access to various rhythm patterns. Three different playback types are available. Pressing any note(s) will trigger the same rhythm pattern. Playback of a drum pattern Pressing any note will trigger the same rhythm pattern.
Page 126: Maintaining Data
The saved data as ﬁles can be recalled by loading them in the File mode. Bulk Dump This function lets you save the data in the S90 ES by transmitting it as Bulk data (system exclusive message) to an external MIDI instrument or sequence software on a computer.
Page 127: Reference
Reference Voice mode Voice Play mode The Voice Play mode lets you perform a variety of general editing operations on the selected voice. For more detailed and comprehensive editing operations, use the Voice Edit mode. With few exceptions, you can store all parameter settings to internal memory as User Voices. In the Voice Play mode and Voice Edit mode, you can set the parameters for each Voice.
Page 128 Voice Edit mode Normal Voice Edit [F5] EG (Envelope Generator) This display contains the basic EG settings, both volume and ﬁlter, for the voice, as well as the ﬁlter’s cutoff frequency and resonance settings. The settings made here are applied as offsets to the AEG and FEG settings in the Voice Edit mode. The full names of the available parameters are shown in the chart below, as they appear in the display.
Page 129 [SF3] MEQ OFS From this display you can adjust the master (global) EQ settings for the entire Voice. The settings made here are applied as offsets to the EQ settings (with the exception of “MID”) from the Utility mode, with the following (Master EQ Offset) operation: [VOICE] parameters when the [EQ] button is turned on.
Page 130 Voice Edit mode Normal Voice Edit Switch Hold KeyMode VelMode (Velocity Mode) [SF2] LIMIT NoteLimit VelocityLimit [SF3] PLAY FX UnitMultiply (Unit Multiply) Swing QuntValue (Quantize Value) QuntStrength (Quantize Strength) VelocityRate Owner’s Manual Common Edit Determines whether Arpeggio is on or off. You can also turn Arpeggio on/off from the front panel with the [ARPEGGIO] button.
Page 131 Determines how much the Gate Time (length) of the Arpeggio notes is offset from the original value. A setting of GateTimeRate 100% means the original values are used. Settings below 100% will shorten the gate times of the Arpeggio notes, whereas settings above 100% will lengthen them. Settings: 0% ~ 200% [F4] CTL SET (Controller Set) [SF1] SET1/2 - [SF3] SET5/6...
Page 132 Voice Edit mode Normal Voice Edit [SF2] DELAY Delay (Delay Time) FadeIn (Fade In Time) Hold (Hold Time) FadeOut [SF3] PHASE Phase Offset EL1 - EL4 (Phase Offset Element1 - Element4) [SF4] BOX1 - 3 ElemSw (Element Switch) Dest (Destination) Depth DptRatio EL1 - EL4 (Depth Offset Element1 - Element4)
Page 133: Element Edit
[SF5] USER This menu is available only when the User LFO wave is selected. You can create a custom LFO wave consisting of up to sixteen steps. Template You can select a pre-programmed template for the LFO wave. The selected template’s wave graph appears on the display and you can create the LFO wave by viewing it.
Page 134 Voice Edit mode Normal Voice Edit [SF3] LIMIT NoteLimit VelocityLimit VelCrossFade (Velocity Cross Fade) [F2] PITCH [SF1] TUNE Coarse Fine FineScaling Random [SF2] VEL SENS (Velocity Sensitivity) EGTime, Segment EGDepth, Curve Pitch [SF3] PEG (Pitch Envelope Generator) Owner’s Manual Element Edit Determines the lowest and highest notes of the keyboard range for each Element.
Page 135 [SF4] KEY FLW (Key Follow) From this display you can set the Key Follow effect—in other words, how the pitch of the Element and its Pitch EG respond to the particular notes (or octave range) you play. PitchSens (Pitch Sensitivity) Determines the sensitivity of the Key Follow effect (the pitch interval of adjacent notes).
Page 136 Voice Edit mode Normal Voice Edit HPFKeyFlw (Key Follow) [SF2] VEL SENS (Velocity Sensitivity) EGTime, Segment EGDepth, Curve Cutoff Resonance [SF3] FEG (Filter Envelope Generator) [SF4] KEY FLW (Key Follow) CutoffSens (Cutoff Sensitivity) FCenterKey EGTimeSens (EG Time Sensitivity) FCenterKey Owner’s Manual Element Edit Determines the Key Follow setting for the HPF Cutoff frequency.
Page 137 Cutoff Sensitivity and Center Key When Cutoff Sensitivity is set to 100 Amount of cutoff frequency change – Center key Lower range [SF5] SCALE (Filter Scaling) Filter Scaling controls the ﬁlter cutoff frequency according to the positions of the notes on the keyboard. You can divide the entire keyboard by four break points, and assign different offset values of Cutoff Frequency to them respectively.
Page 138 Voice Edit mode Normal Voice Edit [SF3] AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator) [SF4] KEY FLW (Key Follow) LevelSens (Level Sensitivity) FCenterKey EGTimeSens (EG Time Sensitivity) FCenterKey Level Sensitivity and Center Key When Level Sensitivity is set to 100 Amount of AEG level change Lower range...
Page 139 [F5] LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) This display gives you a comprehensive set of controls over the LFO for each individual Element. The LFO can be used to create vibrato, wah, tremolo and other special effects, by applying it to the pitch, ﬁlter and amplitude parameters. Wave Determines the LFO waveform used to vary the sound.
Page 140 Voice Edit mode Drum Voice Edit Drum Voice Edit When a Drum Voice is selected, Voice Edit parameters are divided into Common Edit (parameters common to all keys, up to 73), and Key Edit (parameters of individual keys). Common Edit These parameters are for making global (or common) edits to all keys of the selected Drum Voice.
Page 141 [SF2] OUTPUT From this display you can set certain output parameters for the selected Drum key. InsEFOut Determines which Insertion effect (A or B) is used to process each individual Drum key. The “thru” setting lets (Insertion Effect Output) you bypass the Insertion effects for the speciﬁc key. Settings: thru, insA (Insertion Effect A), insB (Insertion Effect B) RevSend (Reverb Send) Determines the level of the Drum key sound (the bypassed signal) that is sent to Reverb effect.
Page 142 Voice Edit mode Drum Voice Edit [F4] AMP (Amplitude) [SF1] LVL/PAN (Level/Pan) Level AlternatePan RandomPan [SF2] VEL SENS (Velocity Sensitivity) Level [SF3] AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator) AttackTime Decay1Time Decay1Lvl (Level) Decay2Time [F6] EQ (Equalizer) Same as in Normal Voice Element Edit. See page 139. This parameter is available when the Type is set to “pre wav”...
Page 143 Plug-in Voice Edit These parameters are basically the same as in Normal Voice Edit. Unlike with Normal voices, the Plug-in voices only have one Element for editing. Depending on the particular Plug-in board you are using, some of the parameters described here may not be available. For details, refer to the relevant owner’s manual of the Plug-in board.
Page 144 Voice Edit mode Plug-in Voice Edit AMod (Amplitude Modulation Depth) [SF4] AC (Assignable Control) Src (Source) Filter PMod (Pitch Modulation Depth) FMod (Filter Modulation Depth) AMod (Amplitude Modulation Depth) [F6] EFFECT Same as in Normal Voice Common Edit. See page 133. Please note that the EL: OUT settings are not available in the [SF1] CONNECT display and the parallel setting (Insertion Connection) is not available in the [SF1] CONNECT display.
Page 145 [F4] NATIVE With a Plug-in board installed to this synthesizer, you can create a Plug-in Voice by editing both native parameters (those parameters exclusive to the particular board) and unique parameters (related speciﬁcally to this synthesizer). Pressing [F4] gives you access to the native parameters of the Plug-in board. The parameters will vary depending on the Plug-in Board. For details about each parameter and its functions, refer to the Owner’s Manual or the on-line help that came with your Plug-in Board.
Page 146: Voice Job Mode
Voice Job mode Voice Job mode The Voice Job mode features several basic operations, such as Initialize and Copy. After setting parameters as required from the selected display, press the [ENTER] button to execute the Job. [F1] INIT (Initialize) This function lets you reset (initialize) all Voice parameters to their default settings. It also allows you to selectively initialize certain parameters, such as Common settings, settings for each Element/Drum key, and so on—very useful when creating a completely new voice from scratch.
Page 147: Supplementary Information
Supplementary information Micro Tuning List [VOICE] [EDIT] [COMMON] [F1] GENERAL M.TuningNo. Type Equal Temp (Equal temperament) -- PureMaj (Pure major) PureMin (Pure minor) Werckmeist (Werckmeister) Kirnberger Vallot&Yng (Vallotti & Young) 1/4 Shift (1/4 shifted) 1/4 tone 1/8 tone Indian Arabic 1 Arabic 2 Arabic 3 Setting example of Filter Scaling...
Page 148 Filter Type List [VOICE] [EDIT] Element selection LPF24D (24dB/oct Digital Low Pass Filter) A dynamic 24dB/oct low-pass ﬁlter with a characteristic digital sound. Compared to the LPF24A type (below), this ﬁlter can produce a more pronounced resonance effect. Resonance These frequencies are “passed”...
Page 149: Performance Mode
Performance mode Performance Play mode The Performance Play mode lets you perform a variety of general editing operations on the selected Performance. For more detailed and comprehensive editing operations, use the Performance Edit mode. The parameters that have the same name in the Performance Play mode and in the Performance Edit mode have the same functions and settings. [F1] PLAY TCH (Transmit Channel) Same as in Voice Play mode.
Page 150: Performance Edit Mode
Performance Edit mode Common Edit Performance Edit mode Voice Edit parameters are divided into Common Edit (parameters common to all four Parts), and Part Edit (parameters of individual Parts). Common Edit [F1] GENERAL [SF1] NAME [SF3] MEQ OFS (Master EQ Offset) [SF4] PORTA (Portamento) [SF5] OTHER [F2] OUT/MEF (Output/Master Effect)
Page 151 CONTROLLER jack. Keep in mind that the functions of these controllers set here are not changed for the internal tone generator. The controller assignments for the S90 ES itself depend on the settings of the Voices assigned to each Part.
Page 152 Performance Edit mode Part Edit [SF2] INS TYPE (Insertion Type) InsEF Connect (Insertion Effect Connection) InsA Ctgry (Insertion A Category) InsA Type (Insertion A Type) InsB Ctgry (Insertion B Category) InsB Type (Insertion B Type) Insertion effects can be applied only to the A/D Part, among the Audio Input Parts. [F6] EFFECT This menu gives you comprehensive control over the effects.
Page 153 [SF4] PORTA (Portamento) Determines the Portamento parameters for each Part. Portamento is used to create a smooth transition in pitch from the ﬁrst note played on the keyboard to the next. Switch Determines whether Portamento is on or off. Settings: off, on Time Determines the pitch transition time.
Page 154 Performance Edit mode Part Edit Dry Level [SF3] SELECT (Output Select) OutputSel (Output Select) InsEF (Insertion Effect) [F3] EQ (Equalizer) From this display you can adjust the EQ settings for each Part. Note that two different display types listed below are provided and you can switch between them by pressing the [SF5] button.
Page 155 [SF4] AEG From this display you can set the AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator) parameters for each Part. (Amplitude Envelope Generator) Attack (Attack Time) Determines each parameter of the AEG for each Part. For details about AEG, see page 114. Decay (Decay Time) Settings: -64 ~ 0 ~ +63 Sustain (Sustain Level) Release (Release Level)
Page 156 Performance Job mode Performance Job mode The Performance Job mode features several basic operations, such as Initialize and Copy. After setting parameters as required from the selected display, press the [ENTER] button to execute the Job. Among the Audio Parts shown in the Job display, Audio 1 indicates the A/D Input Part. When the optional mLAN16E has been installed, Audio 2, 3, 4, and 5 indicate the mLAN Input Parts.
Page 157: Multi Mode
Multi mode Multi Play mode [F1] PLAY Track Indicates the selected Part number. The notes you play in Multi Mode will be transmitted on the same MIDI channel as the corresponding Track number. You can change the Track number by pressing the [TRACK SELECT] button (the indicator lights), then press any of the Number [1] - [16] buttons.
Page 158: Multi Edit Mode
Multi Edit mode Common Edit Multi Edit mode Common Edit These parameters are for making global (or common) edits to all Parts of the selected Multi. Common Edit operations cannot be performed on Multi Plug-in Parts 17 - 32. [F1] GENERAL [SF1] NAME [SF3] MEQ OFS (Master EQ Offset)
Page 159 Part Edit [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (select Multi mode) These parameters are for editing the individual Parts that make up a Multi. Press the [F6] button to switch among the various Part displays: • Display for Parts 1 - 16 to which the internal Voices are assigned. •...
Page 160 Multi Job mode Multi Job mode The Multi Job mode features several basic operations, such as Initialize and Copy. After setting parameters as required from the selected display, press the [ENTER] button to execute the Job. Among the Audio Parts shown in the Multi Job display, Audio Part 1 indicates the A/D Input Part. When the optional mLAN16E has been installed, Audio Parts 2 - 5 are mLAN Input Parts.
Page 161: Multi Voice Mode
Multi Voice mode You can selsct the Multi Voice mode from any display other than the [F1] play display. Multi Voice Edit mode From Multi Voice Edit, you can edit the detailed settings of the Normal Voice assigned to each Part. These are the same as in the Voice Common Edit mode (page 128) and the Voice Element Edit mode (page 133).
Page 162: Sequence Play Mode
[MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (select Sequence Play mode) Determines the desired slot number, partition, and directory (folder). Plays the demo songs for S90 ES. For details, see page 29. Determines the MIDI transmission port for the corresponding track. Playback data of tracks set to off is output without a Port designation via MIDI.
Page 163: Utility Mode
Utility mode The Utility mode features a variety of important settings related to overall operation of the S90 ES. These settings can also be stored — simply press the [STORE] button from any mode (with the exception of the Utility Job mode), and store the data to internal memory as system settings.
Page 164 Utility mode System FReverb FChorus Master For details about the Effects, see page 118. [SF4] OTHER AutoLoad PowerOnMode CtrlReset (Controller Reset) [F2] I/O (Input/Output) [SF1] INPUT Mic/Line [SF2] OUTPUT L&RGain Assign Gain L&R, 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8, 9&10, 11&12, 13&14 mLAN MonitorSw [F3] VOICE These special voice-related settings are available only when entering the Utility mode from the Voice mode, letting you set parameters related to all the...
Page 165 [SF3] ARP CH From this display you can set parameters related to output of the Arpeggio MIDI data in the Voice mode. (Arpeggio Channel) OutputSwitch This enables or disables MIDI data output for the Arpeggio function. When this is set to “on,” Arpeggio data is sent via MIDI —...
Page 166 This determines whether or not the tone generator of the instrument responds to your keyboard playing. Normally, this should be set to “on” — since you’ll want to hear the sound of the S90 ES as you play it. However, for external sequencer applications, you may need to set this to “off”...
Page 167 [F6] PLUG [SF1] STATUS Plug1: - Plug3: Indicates the name of the Plug-in Board which has been installed to this synthesizer. PolyExpand This parameter is accessible only when you have two or three identical Plug-in boards installed. The “off” setting enables two or three boards to work separately (you can select them for two or three different Parts). When this is set to “on,”...
Page 168: File Mode
Select the partition in the device. You can transfer ﬁles between the partition in the slot selected below and the S90 ES. If using a USB storage device compatible with multiple media, select the slot number. The desired partition can be selected in the right box.
Page 169 [F4] RENAME Select the desired ﬁle type. File name Rename the selected ﬁle/folder here. [SF1] EXEC Executes renaming of the ﬁle. [SF2] SETNAME Copies the ﬁle/folder name selected in the File/Folder selection box into the File name column. [F6] NEW Creates a new folder within the current folder.
Page 170 • Never remove or eject the media from the USB storage device. • Never unplug or disconnect any of the devices. • Never turn off the power of the S90 ES or the relevant devices. By executing the Format operation in the File mode, the USB storage device will be formatted to MS-DOS or Windows format.
Page 171 *.W7G The “All” and “All Voice” ﬁles using the S90, MOTIF ES, or MOTIF can be loaded to the S90 ES (*.W4A, *.W7A, *.W2A, *.W4V, *.W7V, *.W2V). However, the Voices may not produce the exact same sound as those on the original instrument, since the contents of the preset Waveforms and the Effect structure are different between the two instrument series.
Page 172: Master Mode
Master Play mode Master mode Master Play mode The Master Play mode lets you perform a variety of general editing operations on the selected Master. For more detailed and comprehensive editing operations, use the Master Edit mode. Edited parameters with the exception of some parameters are stored to internal memory as a User Master.
Page 173: Master Edit Mode
Master Edit mode The Master Edit is divided into Common Edit, for setting parameters common to all four Zones, and Zone Edit, for setting parameters of individual Zones. When Zone Switch is set to on in the [F2] MEMORY display in the Master Play mode, only the Common Edit is available. Common Edit [MASTER] These parameters are for making global (or common) edits to all four Zones of the selected Master.
Page 174 Determines the stereo pan position of the Voice in each Zone. Settings: L64 (Left) ~ C (Center) ~ R63 (Right) ), each MIDI messages will be output from the S90 ES ), each MIDI messages will be output from the S90 ES...
Page 175 Master Job mode The Master Job mode contains two convenient operations (called “Jobs”) — one letting you initialize (reset) the Master data, and the other letting you transmit your edited Master data to an external MIDI device or computer. After setting parameters as required from the selected display, press the [ENTER] button to execute the Job. [F1] INIT (Initialize) This function lets you reset (initialize) all Master parameters to their default settings.
Page 176: Appendix
Information Displays Appendix Information Displays The convenient Information displays let you see at-a-glance some of the more important settings relevant to each mode. Select the desired mode, then press the [INFORMATION] button to call up the Information display for that mode. Voice mode Bank Indicates the MSB/LSB (page 180) of currently selected...
Page 177 Utility mode PlugInfo/Port (Plug-in board installation status) Indicates the Plug-in board name and its MIDI port number (page 167) at the right of the slot number. When PolyExpand (page 167) is set to on in the Utility mode, “P” is indicated at the left of the slot number. MIDI IN/OUT Indicates which physical output terminal(s) will be used for transmitting/receiving MIDI data.
Page 178: Display Messages
Turning the power off while this message is shown results in loss of all user data and may cause the system to freeze. This may also result in the S90 ES being unable to properly start up the next time the power is turned on.
Page 179 USB storage device. USB device not ready. A USB storage device is not properly inserted in or connected to the S90 ES. USB device read/write error. An error occurred while reading or writing to/from a USB storage device.
Page 180: About Midi
“Voice List” in the separate Data List. Some of the following explanations are described in a general sense, and not necessarily as how they relate to the S90 ES. For details about the behavior of S90 ES when receiving each MIDI message, refer to the “MIDI Data Format”...
Page 181 Modulation Wheel (Control Change #001) The MIDI data produced when a modulation wheel is operated. Setting the value to 127 produces maximum vibrato and 0 results in vibrato off. Portamento Time (Control Change #005) Messages which control the duration of portamento, or a continuous pitch glide between successively played notes.
Page 182 About MIDI NRPN (Non Registered Parameter Number) LSB (Control Change #098) (only for Plug-in Board) NRPN (Non Registered Parameter Number) MSB (Control Change #099) (only for Plug-in Board) Messages which adjust a voice’s vibrato, ﬁlter, EG, drum setup or other parameter settings. First send the NRPN MSB and NRPN LSB to specify the parameter which is to be controlled.
Page 183: System Messages
For a list of the Voices, see the separate Data List. Keep in mind that the programs of the S90 ES are numbered starting with 1. This means that when you use MIDI program change numbers 0 - 127, you will have to subtract 1 from the S90 ES program to determine the correct MIDI program change number.
Page 184: Installing Optional Hardware
Loose screws inside the instrument can cause improper operation or serious damage. If you are unable to retrieve a dropped screw, consult your Yamaha dealer for advice. • Install the optional units carefully as described in the procedure below.
Page 185 ORANGE Remove the ribbon cables that are to be connected to the Plug-in board from the inside of the S90 ES. The slots are assigned to the color-coded cables as follows: Slot 1 — orange, Slot 2 — yellow, Slot 3 — green.
Page 186 SEARCH BRASS REED/PIPE when attaching the cover to the S90 ES again after installing the mLAN16E. Also make sure to keep the cover in a safe place. Do not leave the cover inside the instrument. Place supports at all four corners, taking care not to touch the wheels and sliders.
Page 187 Hold the cover with your hand and remove the two screws. Keep the removed screws in a safe place. They will be used when installing the mLAN16E to the S90 ES. Also make sure to keep the cover in a safe place. Do not leave the cover inside the instrument.
Page 188: Specifications
Accessories * Speciﬁcations and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or speciﬁcations at any time without prior notice. Since speciﬁcations, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Page 189: Troubleshooting
• Have you turned on the power of the S90 ES and all connected external equipment? • Have you made all the appropriate level settings—including the Master Volume on the S90 ES and the volume settings on any connected external equipment? •...
Page 190 [COMMON] [MUTLI/SEQ PLAY] (selecting Multi mode) Sound is choppy and intermittent. • Are you exceeding the maximum polyphony of the S90 ES ? (page 188) Only one note sounds at a time. • Is the Mono/Poly parameter set to “mono”? If you wish to play chords, set this parameter to “poly.”...
Page 191 • Have you selected a User Arpeggio type (with no User data)? To use the User Arpeggios, the User Arpeggio data created in the MOTIF ES must be loaded to the S90 ES. .. (page 39) • Are the Arpeggio related parameters such as Note Limit and Velocity Limit set appropriately?
Page 192 The S90 ES does not sound properly even when playing back the song data on the computer or the MIDI instrument connected to the S90 ES. • Make sure to set the S90 ES to the Multi mode. To play back the multiple channels simultaneously, select multi mode. (page 70) MIDI bulk data transmission/reception does not work properly.
Page 193: Application Index
• Selecting and playing a Performance... page 34 • Playing two or three voices simultaneously (Performance mode) ... page 36 • Playing different sounds on both S90 ES and connected MIDI devices from the S90 ES keyboard (Master mode) page 91 Selecting programs •...
Page 194 [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (selecting MUlti mode) Adjusting the volume or output level • Adjusting the Master Volume output ([MASTER VOLUME] slider) ... page 16 • Adjusting the entire volume of the S90 ES’s internal tone generator block [UTILITY] [F1] GENERAL [SF1] TG •...
Page 195 • Shifting the note up or down in the tone generator block [UTILITY] [F1] GENERAL [SF1] TG NoteShift • Tuning the overall sound of the S90 ES to match other instruments (Master Tuning) [UTILITY] [F1] GENERAL [SF1] TG Tune Voice mode •...
Page 196 • Determining which connector (among the MIDI, USB TO HOST, mLAN) is used as a MIDI input/output connector. [UTILITY] [F5] MIDI [SF4] OTHER • Using the sounds of the S90 ES for song playback from a MIDI sequencer ... page 70 • Setting whether or not Bulk Dump data can be received [UTILITY] [F5] MIDI [SF2] SWITCH •...
Page 197 • Enabling or disabling the sending of Bank Select and Program Change messages, when selecting a Voice or Performance. [UTILITY] [F5] MIDI [SF2] SWITCH BankSel, PgmChange • Enabling or disabling selection of S90 ES Voices/Performances/Multis from an external MIDI device. [UTILITY] [F5] MIDI [SF2] SWITCH BankSel, PgmChange [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (selecting Multi mode) [EDIT] •...
Page 198: Index
Index Index Numerics 1/4 Shift (1/4 shifted) ... 147 1/4 tone ... 147 1/8 tone ... 147 [1] - [16] buttons ... 17 A/D INPUT jacks ... 19 Active Sensing ... 183 AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator) ... 114 Aftertouch ... 62 [A] - [H] buttons ...
Page 199 Dual BPF (Dual Band Pass Filter) ...148 Dual HPF (Dual High Pass Filter) ...148 Dual LPF (Dual Low Pass Filter) ...148 “E” Indicator ...25 Echo ...69 Edit Recall ...26 Effect Block ...118 [EFFECT BYPASS] button ...17, 119 Effect connection ...121 Effect Plug-in Board ...99 Effect Send Level...
Page 200 Index Mode A ... 79 Mode B ... 79 MODE buttons ... 22 Mode Change ... 183 Modes ... 12 Modulation Wheel ... 41, 181 Mono ... 182 Mono/Poly ... 127, 128, 152, 159 Multi ... 70, 109 Multi Edit mode ...
Page 201 Sustain (Sustain Level) ...154, 155 Switch ...128, 129, 130, 150, 153, 165 System ...164 System effect ...121 System Effects ...118 System Messages ...183 System Overview ...108 System Realtime Messages ...183 TCH (Transmit Channel) ...127, 149 Template ...133 Tempo ...128, 129 TempoSpeed ...131 TempoSync...
Page 202 “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord...
Page 203 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous ﬁgurant dans la liste suivante.
Page 204 Yamaha Web Site (English only) http://www.yamahasynth.com/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2005 Yamaha Corporation WE71930 505MWCP25.2-01A0 This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. Printed in Japan...

Yamaha S90 ES Owner's Manual

Introduction

Accessories

Setting up and Playing

The Controls & Connectors

Basic Operation

Quick Guide

Playing the Demo Songs

Playing the S90 es

Editing a Program

Using the Controllers-Advanced Course

Connecting the Computer and MIDI Devices

Creating Your Original Program Set (Master Mode)

Playing Back MIDI Files (Sequence Play Mode)

Using the Plug-In Boards

Tips

Basic Structure

Reference

Appendix

Quick Links

Related Manuals for Yamaha S90 ES

Summary of Contents for Yamaha S90 ES

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