Playing Back Midi Files (Sequence Play Mode) - Yamaha S90 ES Owner's Manual

Playing back MIDI files (Sequence Play mode)

In the Sequence Play mode you can directly play back SMF (Standard MIDI File) song data, without the need of a computer
or external sequencer. Simply load your MIDI song data (Format 0) to a USB storage device, such as a USB memory stick
or flash drive, and connect it to the S90 ES. This is a huge convenience in live performance situations, since you could
record the basic rhythm parts of a song beforehand, then play the melody and solo parts over top of them as they play back
during your performance. You can also set the order of playback, having the S90 ES automatically call up the songs in the
proper order for you.
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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.
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Make sure to connect a USB storage device Card containing appropriate Song data.
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The S90 ES is compatible with and can play back Standard MIDI Files of Format 0.
CAUTION
Never attempt to remove/insert the USB storage device while in the Sequence Play mode.
Setting the playback order of MIDI files (Chain)
From the Chain display ([F1] CHAIN), you can specify the order of the MIDI files to be played, set the particular Multi to be
used for each song, and stop MIDI file playback as desired. These settings are executed in order according to the specified
Chain Step numbers. A maximum number of 100 Chain Steps can be programmed; after reaching 100, playback returns to
001.
Press the [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] button once or
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twice to enter the Sequence Play mode.
Connect the USB storage device, then press
2
the [F1] CHAIN button to enter the CHAIN
display.
Press the [SF4] GET button and select the
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folder which contains the desired MIDI files,
then press the [ENTER] button.
If the device has several media (e.g., discs, cards)
inserted at the same time, select the Slot number. If the
device is divided into multiple partitions, select the Partition
number.
For information on how to select a folder, see the section
"Supplementary information" on page 170.
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A Chain can only play back song files contained in the same
directory.
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Playing back MIDI files
(Sequence Play mode)
Chain Step Number Setting to execute
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Press the [F5] OK button.
In step 6 below, you can select the specific MIDI song file
from the folder you've specified here.
Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the
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Chain Step number.
Use the [DEC/NO], [INC/YES] buttons, and
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data dial to assign the following parameter to
each Chain Step.
Parameters
MIDI Selects desired MIDI file from the folder selected in step 4
Multi name Specifies the Multi to be used for playback of the MIDI file,
allowing you to set the desired Voices to be used for
playback or the next song.
skip Skips this Chain Step and playback will jump to the next
Chain Step.
end Returns to Chain Step number 001.
stop Stops MIDI file playback.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 above to set up the
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Chain.