Yamaha DX9 Operating Manual page 3

DX9 OUTLINE
As stated in the feature summary on page 1, the DX9 can be used to play pre-programmed voices, pre-programmed
voices can be edited to alter their character , or completely new voices can be created from scratch. Newly created
voices can be memorized for future use.
To accomplish all this, the D X9 has four main operating modes:
• PLAY-MEMORY SELECT Mode
This is the normal performance mode, and the mode in w hich pre-programmed voices can be selected.
• FUNCTION Mode
Th is mode permits setting parameters pertaining to the effect of the controllers (thumbwheel, breath controller)
and is also used for loading and saving data.
• EDIT Mode
Thi s mode permits setting parameters that determine the character of the voices, and is used for editing existing
voices or creat ing entirely new voices.
• STORE Mode
Edited or newly created voices can be programmed into t he memory in this mode.
All functions of the D X9 are performed in one of the above modes. Proper understanding of the functions of each
mode is the key to successfu l operation of and performance with the DX9.
1.Volume
2. DATA ENTRY section
Connector jacks
3. Mode Select key section
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Headphone, breath controller connector jacks
8. Keyboard
1 VOLUME
This contro ls the output level of the DX9 and at the same
time controls the volume of the headphones.
2 DATA ENTRY
This combination of keys and I inear control is used to enter
and modify data.
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These keys are for increasing or
decreasing the values by 1, for
turning a function on or off.
MIN.
This control is used for coarse value adjustment.
This slide controller covers the entire range for
each parameter from min imum to maximum.