Audio Connections; Headphones; Instrument Amplifier Or Stereo Sound System; Mixing Console - Yamaha FS1R Owner's Manual

Pitch Bend
WX Lip Sensor and Pitch Bend data as transmitted in the form of MIDI pitch bend data. Be sure to set an
appropriate pitch bend range on your FS1R. For subtle control a pitch bend range setting of between about 2 and 4
should be ideal. For broader control try a range setting between about 5 and 7. For really sweeping pitch bends, try
a setting of 8 or more.
Pitch bend range parameter details on page 41.
Velocity
The WX Wind MIDI Controllers transmit breath attack information in the form of MIDI velocity data. Yamaha
recommends, however, that you set the FS1R velocity to a fixed value in order to facilitate breath control of volume.
However, if velocity is the only means you have of controlling volume and timbre, then it might be a good idea to
allow some velocity sensitivity particularly when playing voices such as bass, drums, and piano, which depend on
the characteristics of the attack for their sound.
Velocity sensitivity parameter details on page 68.
Breath Control
Breath strength information is transmitted by the WX Wind MIDI Controllers in the form of MIDI breath control data
which is primarily used to control volume and timbre. Make sure that the FS1R is set to receive breath control, and
initially set the breath control response so that the full breath control range can be used, then readjust for the
optimum range while actually playing the WX Wind MIDI Controller.
Breath control assignment and sensitivity parameter (Amp EG Bias) details on pages 69, 71 and 75.

Audio Connections

Headphones

For private listening and practice headphones are ideal. You don't have to hook up and complete sound system,
and you won't disturb the neighbors no matter how loud or late you play. Recommended Yamaha headphones for
FS1R monitoring are the HPE-170, HPE-160, or HPE-150 Stereo Headphones. Any standard pair of stereo
headphones with a 1/4" stereo phone plug and an impedance of between about 33 and 150 ohms can be used.

Instrument Amplifier or Stereo Sound System

The FS1R voices and effects are designed to sound their best in stereo, so you should always use a stereo sound
system to appreciate the full impact of the FS1R voices and expressive features. The OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks
can be connected directly to musical instrument amplifiers designed for keyboard use, or to the line inputs of a
mixing console. It is also possible to connect the outputs directly to the inputs of a multitrack or stereo tape recorder.
When connecting to a mono sound system be sure to use only the OUTPUT L/MONO jack.
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If you need to drive a mono amp or other device, connect only the L/MONO output jack. The left and right channel signals are
automatically combined and delivered via the L/MONO jack when a single phone plug is inserted in this jack and the R output jack is left
unconnected.
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Make sure that both the FS1R and your sound system are turned OFF when making connections.

Mixing Console

In addition to the stereo OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks, the FS1R has two individual outputs: the INDIVIDUAL
OUTPUT L and R jacks. The stereo and individual outputs can be fed to separate channels of a mixing console for
individual processing. Individual "parts" of a performance setup can be assigned to the individual outputs via the
PLAY mode InsEfSw parameter (page 26) and EDIT PERFORMANCE Mode COMMON/Others/IndOut parameter
(page 35).
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