Basic Operation Of The V50; Switching Modes; Using The Function Keys To Select Operations - Yamaha V50 Authorized Product Manual

First we will explain basic operations when playing or editing voices, performances,
the sequencer, or rhythm machine. Operations can be broadly divided into the fol-
lowing.

Switching modes

Using the function keys to select an operation
Setting numbers
Entering characters
Switching modes
Here's how to switch between performance play mode,
single play mode, rhythm machine mode, and sequencer
mode.
Note:
You cannot switch modes while using the compare
function when editing a voice or performance.
If you press
mode, or press
in performance play mode, the display will show
"** Sending PC No ---" as long as you continue
holding the switch. This allows you to send a
program change message as explained on page 103.
To select performance play mode,
performance play mode will be selected. Now you
can press
numeric keys or
formance.
To select single play mode, press
last used while in single play mode will be selected.
Now you can press
and use the numeric keys or
other voice.
To select rhythm
(You will enter rhythm pattern play
mode or rhythm song play mode.)
To select sequencer mode, press
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Introducing the V50

BASIC OPERATION OF THE V50

when already in single play
when already
The performance last used in
or and use the
to select another per-
The voice
or
to select an-
machine mode,

Using the function keys to select operations

Use the function keys to select various items or functions
from the menu displayed while editing or playing each
mode. The following display gives an example using the
voice edit Sensitivity setting.
If you want to modify the "KVS" setting (key velocity
sensitivity), press the function key at the far right.
press
The cursor will move to "KVS", and you will be able
to modify the KVS setting as we will explain in the next
section.
In some cases, pressing a function key located below
a "> ~ ~" in the lower line
The concept to remember is that each function key is
related to the lower line of the display.
press
Press this key
show an additional menu.
will