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Structure of the MX49, MX61, or MX88 ......................3
Controller Block...........................................................3
Keyboard.................................................................................. 3
Pitch Bend wheel ..................................................................... 3
Modulation wheel ..................................................................... 4
Knobs ....................................................................................... 4
Tone Generator Block .................................................5
AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) ........................................ 5
Voices....................................................................................... 5
Memory structure of the Voices ............................................... 8
Performances ........................................................................... 9
Performance memory structure.............................................. 10
Editing a Performance and the Voices................................... 10
Effect Block ................................................................11
Effect structure ....................................................................... 11
Effect connections and settings ............................................. 12
Arpeggio Block ..........................................................13
Arpeggio categories .............................................................. 13
About the Arpeggio type list .................................................. 14
Arpeggio playback types ....................................................... 14
Relation between played notes and Arpeggio types ............. 15
Song/Pattern Playing Block......................................16
Rhythm Pattern ....................................................................... 16
Song ....................................................................................... 16
Internal Memory .........................................................17
Internal memory of the instrument.......................................... 17
MIDI/Audio Signal Flow .............................................18
Connecting to a computer ........................................19
Creating a Song with a computer.............................22
as MIDI data ........................................................................... 22
as audio data ......................................................................... 27
as MIDI data ........................................................................... 28
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Performance............................................................... 40
Song/Pattern settings................................................ 58
File............................................................................... 60
Utility........................................................................... 64
Remote mode ............................................................. 70
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from the instrument .................................................................31
Remote Control Assignments .................................................35
Performance Play....................................................................40
Performance Select ................................................................41
Performance Part Select .........................................................41
Performance Edit ....................................................................43
Performance Job ....................................................................54
Performance Store ..................................................................56
Supplementary Information.....................................................56
Song........................................................................................58
Pattern.....................................................................................59
Terminology in the File operation............................................60
File display..............................................................................61
Utility Job ................................................................................68
Remote display .......................................................................70
Switching the functions for Knobs [A] - [D]............................71
Switching the Control Template..............................................71
Utility settings..........................................................................71
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Recording Arpeggio phrases of the instrument to DAW software as MIDI data ................28 Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to update or modify this manual at any time without prior notice. The most up-to-date version is freely available for download from the following website. -
Page 2: Using The Manuals
Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List. While the Owner’s Manual is packaged together with the synthesizer as a hardcopy booklet, this Reference Manual, Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List are provided as PDF documents from the Yamaha Downloads web page. -
Page 3: Basic Structure
Arpeggio playback. The default note numbers assigned to the keyboard range from C2 – C6 (MX49), C1 – C6 (MX61), and A-1 – C7 (MX88). You can change the note range of the keyboard in octaves by using the OCTAVE [-]/[+] buttons, or transpose the notes by using the TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons. -
Page 4: Modulation Wheel
(software instrument) from the panel controls. Entering the Remote mode will change the functions of some panel buttons—for example, Knobs [A] – [D], the Transport button, and Category buttons—to functions exclusive to this mode. For details, see the “Remote Control Assignments” of the “Using a Connected Computer” section on page MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 5: Tone Generator Block
AWM2 is a synthesis system based on sampled Tone Generator waves (sound material), and is used in many Yamaha synthesizers. For extra realism, each AWM2 Voice uses multiple samples of a real instrument’s waveform. Furthermore, a wide variety of parameters—envelope generator, Using a Connected filter, modulation, and others—can be applied. - Page 6 This unit produces cyclic modulation for the Oscillator, Filter, and Amplitude. Modulating these aspects of the sound can create effects such as vibrato, wah and tremolo. LFO related parameters can be set in the Voice LFO display (page of Voice Edit. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 7 Normal Voice Using iOS Drum/ Percussion DRUM/ PERCUSSION Drum Voice (Drum Kit) Applications Sound Effect SOUND EFX Normal Voice Musical Effect MUSICAL EFX Normal Voice Ethnic ETHNIC Normal Voice Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
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Page 8: Memory Structure Of The Voices
Edit & Store operations Computer Connecting to a computer Keyboard Creating a Song with a computer Edit & Store operations Bass Using iOS Applications Drum Voices Drum/Percussion Reference Edit & Store operations Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 9: Performances
MIDI sequencer, the DAW software on the computer, or MIDI data in USB flash memory connected to the instrument. File Utility Tone generator block Remote Performance Part 1 USB flash memory Part 2 Part 3 MIDI data Part 4 DAW (computer), etc. Part 10 CH10 MIDI data Part 16 CH16 MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 10: Performance Memory Structure
Keep in mind this may be especially noticeable with Voices not having decay. Furthermore, when Normal Voices that include multiple waves are used, the maximum number of simultaneous notes is less than 128. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 11: Effect Block
Master EQ is applied to the final (post-effect), overall sound of the instrument. In this EQ, all five bands can be set to peaking, with shelving being available also for the lowest and highest bands. Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 12: Effect Connections And Settings
Type selection display. To get a desired effect sound, try first selecting one of the Presets close to your imagined sound, then change the parameters as necessary. Preset settings can be determined by setting “Preset” in each effect parameter display. For information on each effect type, see the “Data List” PDF document. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 13: Arpeggio Block
Guitar / Plucked Bass Bass Strings Brass RdPp Reed / Pipe Lead Synth Lead PdMe Synth Pad / Musical Effect CrPc Chromatic Percussion DrPc Drum / Percussion Synth Sequence Chord Sequence Hybr Hybrid Sequence Ctrl Control MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 14: About The Arpeggio Type List
Accent Phrases are composed of sequence data included in some Arpeggio types, sounding only when you play notes at a high (strong) velocity. For information on Arpeggio types that use this function, refer to the “Arpeggio Type List” in the “Data List” PDF document. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 15: Relation Between Played Notes And Arpeggio Types
Arpeggios not only provide inspiration and full rhythmic passages over which you can perform, they give you quality MIDI data you can use in creating Songs, or fully formed backing parts to be used in your live performances. For instructions on using Arpeggio, see the “Quick Guide” in the Owner’s Manual. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 16: Song/Pattern Playing Block
NOTE Only SMF (Standard MIDI File) MIDI data of format 0 can be used for playback on this instrument. NOTE Only 44.1kHz/16-bit stereo WAV file audio data can be used for playback on this instrument. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 17: Internal Memory
(Compare function). These memories are designed both for data writing and data reading operations. The contents of this memory are lost when the power is turned off. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 18: Midi/Audio Signal Flow
USB [TO HOST] terminal. *2 The audio data of the USB flash memory are output only to the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks and [PHONE] jack. The data is not output to the USB [TO HOST] terminal. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 19: Using A Connected Computer
Connecting to a computer Computer A USB cable and the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver are necessary to connect the instrument to the computer. Note that Connecting to a computer both audio data and MIDI data can be transmitted via USB. Also, the MX49/MX61 Remote Tools and the MX Voice List Creating a Song with a are useful for using DAW software with this instrument. - Page 20 When using a USB connection, make sure to match the MIDI transmit port and the MIDI receive port as well as the MIDI transmit channel and the MIDI receive channel. Make sure to set the MIDI port of the external device connected to this instrument according to the above information. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 21 OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jack. For more details, see the “MIDI/Audio Signal Flow” section (page 18). Playing Block Internal Memory MIDI/Audio Signal Flow Using a Connected Computer Connecting to a computer Creating a Song with a computer Using iOS Applications Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
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Page 22: Creating A Song With A Computer
Port 1 Port 1 OUTPUT [L MONO] / [R] USB [TO HOST] Direct Monitor = on Tone generator Arpeggio MIDI Out = off LocalCtrl = off Rhythm Pattern (MIDI) Controllers (keyboard, knobs, etc.) MX49 MX61 MX MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... - Page 23 Piano part; select Track 2 to play/record the Bass, and so on. USB [TO HOST] terminal Tone generator block Keyboard (recognizing MIDI (output via MIDI Channel 3 data) Channel 1) Local Control = off Computer MX49 MX61 MX88 (Cubase, etc.) MIDI Thru = on MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 24 Select “Yamaha MX” on the Add MIDI Device window, then click [OK]. Using iOS Applications After selecting “Yamaha MX” in the “Installed Devices” area on the MIDI Device Manager window, set Output to “Yamaha MX49/MX61-1” at the lower part of the window, then close the window. Reference Performance...
- Page 25 Cubase and to allow MIDI track data to be output to Port 1 of the instrument. Basic Structure Set the Input Routing to “All MIDI Inputs” and set the Output Routing to “Yamaha MX49/MX61 (Yamaha MX49/ Controller Block MX61–1).” All incoming MIDI data will be input to Cubase, and MIDI track data will be output to the channel Tone Generator Block determined at the track on MIDI Port 1 of the instrument.
- Page 26 (Start). If necessary, correct or edit the MIDI data on Cubase to complete the song data. For instructions on using Cubase, refer to the documentation provided with the software. Using iOS Applications Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
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Page 27: Recording Your Performance On The Instrument To Daw Software As Audio Data
Audio track. When the MIDI data reaches the end, click (Stop) to stop recording. After muting all tracks in the Project window on Cubase (except the new Audio track), check the recorded audio data by playing the Audio track. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 28: Recording Arpeggio Phrases Of The Instrument To Daw Software As Midi Data
Press [PIANO] (1) Select “03:ArpSelect” with the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons, then press [ENTER] Set “Switch” to “on,” and select desired “Category”/“Type.” Set the Arpeggio switch to on. Press [ARP] so that it’s lamp lights. This functions for the entire Performance. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... - Page 29 Cubase, and MIDI track data will not be output to the instrument. Disable the MIDI thru function of the MIDI track in order to prevent the to-be-recorded Arpeggio phrase from being output to the instrument, which would otherwise result in a feedback loop between the instrument and the computer. Input Routing Output Routing MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 30 Set the MIDI clock so that it is transmitted from Cubase to the instrument. Click the “Transport” menu “Project Synchronization Setup” In “MIDI Clock Destinations” area, check Basic Structure “Yamaha MX49/MX61 – 1,” “MIDI Clock Follows Project Position,” and “Always Send Start Message” Click [OK]. Controller Block NOTE The “Send MIDI Clock in Stop Mode”...
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Page 31: Remote-Controlling Daw Software Or Vsti (Software Instruments) From The Instrument
Before you can use the Remote Control function, you’ll need to follow the setup instructions below. Utility NOTE Before making the setup of DAW Remote, make sure to properly install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver and the MX49/MX61 Remote Remote Tools. - Page 32 Pull down the [Edit] [Preferences] menu and select [Control Surfaces]. Creating a Song with a Click the [+] button, select “Mackie Control,” then set the Input Port to “Yamaha MX Series-2” and set the Output computer Port to “Yamaha MX Series-2.”...
- Page 33 When using other DAW software than Cubase, switching the VSTi on the DAW software does not affect the Control Template on the instrument. You should set the appropriate Control Template manually to match the VSTi on the DAW software. For settings of the Remote mode on the instrument, see page MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 34 Using iOS about how to use the Remote Editor, refer to the accompanying PDF manual. Applications Additional remote-control functions are available. For details, see the following “Remote Control Assignments” section. Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
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Page 35: Remote Control Assignments
These buttons can be assigned freely to any desired functions. No function is assigned to these buttons by default. When you wish to assign the functions to these buttons in Cubase, click “Device” menu “Device Setup” “Yamaha MX49/MX61” in “Remote Devices” area Assign functions to the buttons in “User Commands” area. User Commands... - Page 36 ] buttons let you move the cursor up/down/left/right on the DAW software. The [EXIT] button functions the same as the [Esc] key of the computer. The [ENTER] button functions the same as the [Enter] key of the computer. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 37 When turning on the [LOCK] button as well as [JOG] button, the moving time position will not stop even if you release the AI KNOB. You can stop the time position at any time by rotating the AI KNOB backward or pressing the [STOP] button. Time position MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 38 Locking the parameter to be edited Connecting to a computer Creating a Song with a computer Using iOS Applications Editing the “locked” parameter regardless of the mouse pointer’s location Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
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Page 39: Using Ios Applications
When you use the instrument along with the application on your iPhone/iPad, we recommend that you set “Airplane Mode” to Performance “ON” on your iPhone/iPad in order to avoid noise caused by communication. Song/Pattern NOTE iOS applications may not be supported in your area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer. File Utility Remote MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 40: Reference
Parts, since both Parts will sound. When the Split function is active, the icon appears at Part 1 when you play the right side of the keyboard (right of the Split Point; page 45), and appears at Part 2 when you play the left side. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 41: Performance Select
Indicates that the display has several pages. You can call up the next page by pressing the Cursor [d] button. 3 Parts 1 – 16 < > Select a Part by pressing the Cursor [ ] buttons or the Category buttons ([1] – [16]). The underline mark indicates the selected Part number. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... - Page 42 For most parameters, the selected parameter value is also indicated as a graphic knob indicating the value (2) for each Part. You can change the value for the selected Part by using the [DATA] dial or the [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons. < > To change the Part, use the Cursor [ ] buttons. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
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Page 43: Performance Edit
Allows you to call up pre-programmed settings for each Effect type, designed to be used for specific (Effect Preset) applications and situations. You can change how the sound is affected by the selected pre-programmed settings. NOTE For a list of all Effect Presets, see the “Data List” PDF document. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... - Page 44 Determines the bandwidth for the Frequency (above) to create various frequency curve characteristics. Larger (Frequency values result in a narrower bandwidth. Characteristics) Settings: 0.1 – 12.0 NOTE For details on EQ structure, see the “Synthesizer Parameter Manual” PDF document. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 45 Determines the sustain level at which the volume will continue while a note is held, after the initial attack and (Sustain Level) decay. This is applied to both Parts 1 and 2. Settings: -64 - +0 – +63 MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 46 Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 47 Determines the Parts available for the Insertion Effect. When this switch is set to on, the Insertion Effect of (Insertion Effect Switch) the Voice assigned to the Part is enabled. The Insertion Effect can be applied to a maximum of four Parts of the Performance. Settings: off, on MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 48 For details on FEG, see the “Synthesizer Parameter Manual” PDF document. (AEG Sustain Level) NOTE AEG Release The “Sustain” and “Release” parameters are not available for Parts to which Drum Voices have been (AEG Release Time) assigned. Settings: -64 – +0 – +63 MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 49 Determines whether MIDI messages for Foot Controller 2 are received or not. (Foot Controller 2) Determines whether MIDI Breath Controller messages are received or not. (Breath Controller) Determines whether MIDI Ribbon Controller messages are received or not. (Ribbon Controller) MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 50 The Effect parameter differs depending on the currently selected effect type. For information on the editable Copy Effect parameters in each Effect type, see the “Data List” PDF document. Also, for detailed descriptions of each Effect parameter, see the “Synthesizer Parameter Manual” PDF document. Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 51 Effect type are shown on the display. If “P*” is shown on the display, no function is assigned to that parameter. The “*” mark indicates the parameter number. Depth1/2/3 Set the LFO Wave Depth. (LFO Set 1/2/3 Control Settings: 0 – 127 Depth) MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 52 Settings: For Normal Voice: AP, KB, ORG, GTR, BAS, STR, BRS, WND, LD, PAD, CMP, CP, SFX, MFX, ETH For Drum Voice: DR NOTE For details about each category, refer to “Voice Category” of “Basic Structure” (page MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 53 For Drum Voices: 001 – 008 Information 2 Voice name Indicates the current Voice name of the selected User Voice number. After storing, the name changes to the name you entered in the Voice Name display. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
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Page 54: Performance Job
Recall to restore the Voice with your latest edits intact. Recall Select “02:Recall” and press [ENTER]. When the subsequent confirmation display appears, press [INC/YES] to execute the Recall operation. Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... - Page 55 In order to execute Bulk Dump, you will need to set the correct MIDI Device Number, with the following operation: [UTILITY] NOTE Select “02:MIDI” with the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons [ENTER] Select “DeviceNo” with the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons Select “DeviceNo” value with the [DATA] dial. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
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Page 56: Performance Store
-64 – +63 page 45 DECAY (“Decay” in Common Edit) -64 – +63 page 45 SUSTAIN (“Sustain” in Common Edit) -64 – +63 page 45 RELEASE (“Release” in Common Edit) -64 – +63 page 46 MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... - Page 57 Information PAN (“Pan” in Part Edit) L63 – C – R63 page 47 ASSIGN1 (“Assign 1” in Part Edit) -64 – +63 page 48 ASSIGN2 (“Assign 2” in Part Edit) -64 – +63 page 48 MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
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Page 58: Song/Pattern Settings
Only 44.1kHz/16-bit stereo WAV file audio data can be used for playback on this instrument. 3 WAV Volume Adjusts the volume of the audio data. This parameter is linked to the same parameter of the Utility General display (page 64). Settings: 0 – 127 MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 59: Pattern
When you switch to a Performance for which “AutoKeyStart” is set to on, the lamp of the [R/K] (Play/ Pause) button will start to flash slowly, and the Rhythm Pattern will play back as soon as you play the keyboard. Settings: off, on MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 60: File
“Save” means that the data created on the instrument is saved to the USB flash memory as a file, while “Store” means that the data created on the instrument is stored to internal memory. “Load” means that the file on the USB flash memory is loaded to internal memory. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 61: File Display
An “All” file (extension is “.X5A”) saved to USB flash memory can be loaded and restored to the instrument. All without Sys All data, with the exception of the system settings in the Utility display, in an “All” file (extension is “.X5A”) (All without system) saved to USB flash memory, can be loaded. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... - Page 62 Determines the name of the selected file. You can rename files using up to eight alphabetic and numeric characters. If the file name contains spaces and other characters which are not compatible with this instrument, the entire file name may be rendered unreadable. If this happens, you should rename the file with valid characters. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 63 If you format the device, all previously saved data will be deleted. Make sure to check beforehand whether or not the device contains important data. Memory Info (Memory information) FILE*Memory*Info Free=867.9MB/955.0MB 1 Free Indicates the amount of free/total memory for the currently recognized USB flash memory. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
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Page 64: Utility
Velocity Curve above to “fixed.” Settings: 1 – 127 LCD Contrast Adjusts the LCD contrast. Settings: 1 – 8 NOTE You can also adjust the LCD contrast by holding down [UTILITY] and pressing [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO]. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... - Page 65 Determines whether or not this instrument enables Program Change messages to be both transmitted and (Program Change) received. When this is set to “on,” this synthesizer responds to incoming Program Change messages, and it also transmits appropriate Program Change messages (when using the panel). Settings: off, on MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 66 Settings: protect (not received), on (received) BulkInterval Determines the interval time of the Bulk Dump transmission when the Bulk Dump function is used or a Bulk (Bulk Dump Interval) Dump Request is received. Settings: 0 – 900 ms MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
- Page 67 Determines the Control Change number generated when you use Assignable Function 1/2 buttons on an (Assignable Function 1 external device connected to the instrument. Control Number) Settings: off, 1 – 95 (Assignable Function 2 Control Number) MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
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Page 68: Utility Job
Settings: St Alone (Stand Alone), DAW Rec (DAW Record), Arp Rec (Arpeggio Record) St Alone DAW Rec Arp Rec DirectMonitor (Direct Monitor Switch) LocalCtrl (Local Control) MIDI Sync internal auto auto Clock Out MIDI Out (Arpeggio MIDI Output Switch) MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... - Page 69 Version Indicates the current version of this instrument and copyright. The “Firm: *.**” indication at the lower right of the 1st display shows the instrument’s version. JOB*Version BBoot:1.00*Firm:1.00 MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...
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Page 70: Remote Mode
Port 2, and the function of the VSTi will be controlled on the DAW software. NOTE If “DAW Select” (page 68) is set to other than “Cubase,” or “MIDI IN/OUT” (page 65) is set to “MIDI,” the instrument is fixed to the “CC” setting. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual... -
Page 71: Switching The Functions For Knobs [A] - [D]
Pressing [UTILITY] in the Remote mode conveniently calls up only the Utility settings relevant to the Remote mode. The parameters of this display are linked to the Remote display (page 68) of Utility. Manual Development Group ©2012 Yamaha Corporation Published 04/2017 MW-B0 MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual...