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Yamaha WX5 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
  • Page 3 Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    The WX5 also provides expressive control and nuances that are simply not available with keyboards or other MIDI controllers. Although it is ideal for use with just...
  • Page 5 5 sen- sitivity settings provide optimum response for all players. Packing List After opening the WX5 package, make sure that it includes all of the items listed below. Mouthpiece Cap (attached) * Remove the mouthpiece cap before playing the WX5.

  • Page 6: The Wx5 Controls & Connectors

    11. LIP GAIN LIP ZERO Keys Trns Fing These are the keys used to play the WX5. The actual fingering Fast Hi ct LIP+ used will depend on the fingering type selected via the setup B/C EXP nrm hrd loos switches (page 12, 30).
  • Page 7 & MIDI OUT Connector When not using the WX cable (below), use this connector to connect the WX5 to a MIDI tone generator or synthesizer via a standard MIDI cable. Details on page 9. WX OUT Connector This connector allows the WX5 to be directly connected to compatible Yamaha tone generators (such as the VL70-m) which have a WX IN connector via the supplied WX cable.

  • Page 8: Setting Up

    When the WX5 is connected to a WX-compatible tone generator such as the VL70-m via the supplied WX cable (the tone generator must have a WX IN connector) power is supplied to the WX5 via the WX cable and no other power supply is required.

  • Page 9: Connecting To A Tone Generator

    The Yamaha VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Genera- tor was designed for optimum matching with Yamaha WX-series Wind MIDI Controllers, and is recommended for use with the WX5 to make the most of the WX5’s expressive capabilities. To connect the WX5 to the VL70-m, simply connect the supplied WX cable to the WX5’s WX OUT connec-...

  • Page 10: Preparing To Play

    Whether you are powering the WX5 via the WX cable connected to a VL70-m tone generator, or via an AC adap- tor or batteries, the WX5 power is switched on by sliding the POWER switch to the “ON” position. Turn the power off by sliding the POWER switch to the “OFF”...

  • Page 11: About The Wind And Lip Sensors

    22,23. About the Wind and Lip Sensors The WX5 has two sensors - wind and lip - which may have to be adjusted for optimum playability (page 25). • When the WX5 is initially shipped, the Tight Lip mode is selected, and both sensors are adjusted for “aver-...

  • Page 12: Basic Playing Techniques

    Semitone Trill Pitch Bend Wheel Fingering Modes The WX5 offers a choice of four fingering modes. Re- fer to the explanations of each mode, below, and the fin- gering charts on page 32, to determine which fingering mode is best for you.

  • Page 13: Octave Shift

    • Set the required pitch bend range via the correspond- ing parameter on your tone generator. • Don’t turn the WX5 power on while moving the pitch bend wheel. Doing so will cause the center wheel po- sition to shift, thereby causing the instrument to play out of tune.

  • Page 14: Key Hold

    [Up 1] Octave key Applying Normal Hold [Down 1] Octave key Play a note on the WX5. While playing the note, rapidly press and release the Key Hold button. The note will be held. Any subsequently played notes will sound simulta- neously with the held note.
  • Page 15 In such a case setting the WX5 to transmit wind sensor data as system expression or volume data may solve the problem (page 22).

  • Page 16: Program Change Control

    By using the playing keys and octave keys in conjunction with the Program Change button, it is possible to change voices and other MIDI functions on your tone generator directly from the WX5. • Refer to your tone generator’s owner’s manual for details on the pertinent MIDI settings and functions.

  • Page 17: Bank Number Transmission

    Direct Program Change Entry Specific program change numbers can be directly trans- mitted from the WX5 by using the playing keys (num- bers 1 through 0 are assigned to the keys - see illustration above) while pressing the Program Change button.

  • Page 18: Changing The Midi Transmit Channel

    • The default MIDI transmit channel is channel 1. LIP ZERO • Make sure that your tone generator is set to receive Trns on the same MIDI channel as the WX5 is set to trans- Fing Fast Hi ct mit on.

  • Page 19: Mono/Poly & Portamento Switching

    Mono/Poly & Portamento Switching By using the Octave Keys while holding the Program Change button, it is possible to transmit MIDI Mono, Poly, and Portamento mode messages to your tone gen- erator. * See your tone generator’s owner’s manual for details on how it responds to MIDI Mono, Poly, and Portamento mode messages.

  • Page 20: Using The Setup Button

    Using the Setup Button A number of important WX5 parameters can be changed as required by using the Setup button in conjunc- tion with the Octave keys or Pitch Bend wheel. WIND GAIN WIND ZERO LIP GAIN LIP ZERO Trns...

  • Page 21: Octave Transpose

    • The WX5 hardware wind gain for the wind sensor is set as described on page 25. Set both the hardware and software wind gain for optimum playability. Octave Transpose The MIDI note numbers transmitted by the WX5 can be shifted up or down by one or two octaves by using the Octave keys in conjunction with the Setup button.

  • Page 22: Setup Switch Settings

    Setup Switch Settings The WX5 has 16 DIP switches which can be used to set up a range of important basic parameters. These switches are not intended for frequent use, but rather to set up the WX5 to match your individual playing requirements. Read the descriptions below carefully before changing the setup switch settings.
  • Page 23 Switch 1-7 (Lip) - Lip Data Specifies the type of MIDI data via which the WX5 lip data will be transmitted. SW 1-7 Setting Pitch Bend Modulation Wheel Switch 1-8 (Lip+) - Lip + Control Change Data Determines whether or not MIDI control change number #18 (GEN3: general control 3) will be added to the lip data transmitted by the WX5.
  • Page 24 Setup Switch Settings Switch 2-7 & 8 (Whl) - Pitch Bend to MIDI Data Determines the initial power-on Pitch Bend Wheel con- trol mode (page 13). SW 2-7 SW 2-8 Setting Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 1 Pitch bend up data Pitch bend down data Mode 2...

  • Page 25: Wind And Lip Sensor Adjustment

    WX5 in response to breath input, and make sure that your tone generator is set up to receive that type of data (page 22). For example, if the WX5 is set to trans- mit Breath Controller data (control change #02) but the tone generator is not set up to receive Breath Controller data, the wind sensor cannot be adjusted.

  • Page 26: Lip Zero & Lip Gain Adjustment

    Lip Zero & Lip Gain Adjustment The WX5 lip sensor translates lip pressure applied to the WX5 reed to MIDI pitch bend data. Greater lip pres- sure raises the pitch. In the Tight Lip mode, however, the range of pitch variation which can be produced via lip pressure is much smaller than that which can be produced via the Pitch Bend Wheel.

  • Page 27: Tuning

    The WX5 transmits a range of MIDI messages which can be used to control tone generator parameters. Familiarity with your tone generator and how it responds to the MIDI data transmitted by the WX5 is vital for realizing the maximum musical potential of your WX5 system. Refer to the tips below, and your tone generator’s owner’s manual for details.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Maintenance Although the WX5 does not require the constant maintenance that acoustic wind instruments do, the simple maintenance steps described below will ensure that your WX5 will deliver optimum performance at all times. When the mouthpiece and/or reed become dirty, re- move and wash the mouthpiece with plain water or a dilute neutral detergent solution, as required.

  • Page 29: Midi System Setup Examples

    MIDI System Setup Examples The WX5 can be used with MIDI devices other than just tone generators for expanded capabilities. Foot Control Data from a Yamaha MFC10 MIDI Foot Controller can be added to the MIDI output from the WX5 for extra control capability.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    The volume control settings of the WX5 and tone generator may not be matched properly. If the WX5 wind sensor is set to transmit breath data as MIDI breath control data (control change #02), then the tone generator must be set up to allow volume control via the same type of data.

  • Page 31: Index

    Index AC Adaptor ... 8 Audition Function ... 21 Bank Select MSB ... 17 Bank Select LSB ... 17 Batteries ... 8 Battery Cover ... 8 Breath Control ... 27 Breath Controller ... 22 Brightness ... 13, 24 Cable Holder ... 8 Cantilever ...

  • Page 32: Wx5 Fingering

    WX5 Fingering Refer to page 12 for more information about the WX5 fingerings. Saxophone(a) The whole-tone trill key (side E) and semitone trill key (side A#) raise the pitch of all notes a whole tone or semitone, re- spectively. The cross-hatched keys raise the pitch of notes in the range shown above a semitone in the same way as the semitone trill key.
  • Page 33 Saxophone(a) Octave up WX5 Fingering...
  • Page 34 WX5 Fingering Saxophone(b) The whole-tone trill key and semitone trill key raise the pitch of all notes a whole tone or semitone, respectively. The High D# key and High D key raise the pitch of all notes a whole tone or semitone, respectively.
  • Page 35 Saxophone(b) Octave up WX5 Fingering...
  • Page 36 WX5 Fingering Saxophone(c) This chart shows only the alternate fingerings provided in addition to the Saxophone(a) fingerings. Alternate fingering variations are shown in A through E. When more that one key is shown in A through E, press all keys shown simultaneously.
  • Page 37 WX5 Fingering Flute OCT UP2 OCT UP1 OCT UP2 OCT UP1 OCT UP2 OCT UP1...

  • Page 38: Midi Data Format

    MIDI Data Format 1. TRANSMIT DATA 1-1. CHANNEL VOICE MESSAGES 1-1-1. NOTE ON/OFF STATUS 1001nnnn NOTE No. 0kkkkkkk k = 10 (Bb-2) - 104 (G#6) k = 0 (C-2) - 127 (G8) when Follow Hold is ON. VELOCITY 0vvvvvvv 1-1-2 CONTROL CHANGE STATUS 1011nnnn CONTROL No.
  • Page 39 YAMAHA [ Wind MIDI Controller ] Model +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Function ... :---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------: :Basic Default :Channel Changed :---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------: Default :Mode Messages Altered :---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------: :Note :Number : True voice :---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------: :Velocity Note ON Note OFF :---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------: :After Key's :Touch Ch's :---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------: :Pitch Bender...

  • Page 40: Wx5 Specifications

    WX5 Specifications Sensors Keys/Buttons/Switches Trim Controls Terminals MIDI Transmit Channels Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Supplied Accessories * Specifications subject to change without notice. Wind Sensor, Lip Sensor 16 keys, Octave keys (Up2, Up1, Down1, Down2), Setup But- ton, Pitch Bend Wheel, Key Hold Button, Program Change...

  • Page 41: Key Operation Chart / Midi Message Assignments

    Key Operation Chart / MIDI Message Assignments • Key Operation Chart ... This chart lists key operations other than fingering. Setup Button Setup Button + Pitch Bend Wheel Setup Button + Octave Key [Up1], [Down1] Setup Button + Octave Key [Up2], [Down2] Pitch Bend Wheel + Setup Button + Octave Key [Up2] Pitch Bend Wheel + Setup Button + Octave Key [Up1] Pitch Bend Wheel + Setup Button + Octave Key [Down1]...
  • Page 42 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha 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. NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
  • Page 44 M.D.G., EMI Division © Yamaha Corporation 1998 V201440 802POCP12.2-01A0 Printed in Japan...

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