Yamaha DX7 II FD Supplemental Booklet

Digital programmable algorithm synthesizer, memory management

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Page 1 Memory Management DU·FC>/C> _DIGITAL PROGRAMMABLE ALGORITHM SYNTHESIZER SUPPLEMENTAL BOOKLET...
Page 2 DX7 II For continuing information concerning the consult AfterTouch, the official FDJD, will publication of the Yamaha Users Group. Many advanced functions be discussed in its will pages in the coming months. There also information regarding the availability of other materials concerning more advanced applications.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Section Introduction Section Overview Data Descriptions Section Memory Layout Section Types of Media Section Internal Memory Section Cartridge Functions ROM Cartridge RAM4 Cartridge Using a RAMl Cartridge Section Disk Functions Section Utilities Section Data Charts...
Page 5: Section 1: Introduction
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Page 6 Introduction Both the DX7 II and DX7 II synthesizers are identical in appearance, operation, and sound quality. The only difference is that the provides a built-in disk drive. Therefore, all of the information in this supplemental guide applies to both machines, except of course, references to the disk drive.
Page 7 The examples below show you how to enter the appropriate Edit mode. Entering Performance Edit Mode Press the Performance button again to return to Play Mode. Entering Voice Edit Mode VOICE �DE SB...E C T Press the same button you pressed in step above to return to Play Mode.
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Page 9: Section 2: Overview
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Page 10: Data Descriptions
Data The next few sections of this guide describe the various memory types available on the Descriptions DX7 II. These include: Voice, Performance, Fractional Scaling, Microtuning, System Setup, Current Play/Edit, Compare/Recall and Initialized memories. Voice Data Descriptions Voice data on the DX7 II is divided into two main categories: basic voice data and voice effect data.
Page 11 In additional to the original FM voice parameters, and the new voice parameters listed Performance Data Description above, the DX7 II models offer another type of memory called Performance Memory. performance memory allows you to recall voice combinations and other performance related functions at the touch of a single button.
Page 12 Fractional Scaling On the original DX7, Level Scaling allowed a change in timbre or volume across the Memory Description keyboard. It offered a choice of level-scaling curves and variable depth. The DX7 II provides a much more :flexible method of level scaling call e d Fractional Scaling.
Page 13 Beside voice and perfonnance memories, the DX7 II provides a way to store specific System Setup MIDI and other "system setup" data. These include settings for the following functions: Memory Description • Master Tuning function • Cartridge Bank number MIDI transmission channel •...
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Page 16: Section 3: Memory Layout
Memory Layout The Memory Layout diagram below is also available on page of your DX7 II Owner's Manual. Notice that the page is divided into rows (left to right) and columns (up and down). Fractional Scaling Voice Performance System Setup Micro Tuning Memory Memory...
Page 17 Reading the Complete descriptions of the memory types, listed below, are provided earlier in this Menwry Layout Diagram guide. Notice that these memory types make up the other main sections of the Memory Layout diagram. • Fractional Scaling memory • Voice memory •...
Page 18 Current Play/Edit Memory and Compare/Recall Memory may contain data for one voice, one performance, or one microtuning scale. These memories allow you to compare a voice or scale that is currently being edited with the original unedited voice or scale. Fractional scaling data is moved along with the voice to which it is stored.
Page 19 Edit Recall Function While in any of the Play modes (Single, Dual, Split or Performance), you may wish to restore a voice you had been editing but hadn't yet saved. You may recall the last edited Voice, Performance, or Microtuning scale using the Edit Recall function. For example, you finish editing a voice and return to the play mode.
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Page 21: Section 4: Types Of Media
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Page 22 1ypes of Media allows you to store and recall data from a variety of media. These include: DX7 II Internal Memory (RAM), RAM4 Cartridge, ROM Cartridge (recall only) , and floppy disk. You may store voices, performance memories, two of your own microtuning scales, and one system setup in the DX7 II Internal Memory.
Page 23 RAM 4 Accessing a Cartridge You may access a microtuning scale from a properly formatted cartridge by Microtuning Scale following the steps below. Insert a cartridge formatted for Micro Tuning data into the cartridge slot. Then. .. >Table select: for selecting a Micro Tuning, including any of the 63 micro tunings in the cartridge.
Page 24 Follow the steps below to load a cartridge microtuning scale into one of the tWo internal Storing a cartridge user microtuning scales. Microtuning Scale to internal memory First select a scale from the cartridge memory. This loads it into Current Play/Edit Memory.
Page 25 ROM Cartridges Contents of Supplied ROM Cartridge & Voice Performance Memory Voice Memories • PERFORMANCE Memories • micro tunings • system setup · & Voice Performance Memory Voice Memories • PERFORMANCE Memories • micro tunings • system setup · !ID®IIDik � Fractional Scaling Memory !ID®IID!k �...
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Page 28: Section 5: Internal Memory
Internal Once you have created or edited a voice or performance you may store it in either internal or cartridge memory. This allows you to permanently save a voice or performance and Memory expand your library. The diagrams below explain how to save a voice or performance to the DX7 II's internal memory.
Page 29: Section 6: Cartridge Functions
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Page 30: Rom Cartridge
ROM Cartridge As mentioned earlier, a RO M cartridge may contain up to four bank s of data. These may Accessing Banks include Voice and Performance data, Fractional Scaling data, or Micro Tuning data. Follow the steps below to access and select a specif i c bank in a DX7 II RO M cartridge. Insert the factory ROM cartridge into the cartridge slot.
Page 32 Moving A ROM Voice or Follow the steps below to move a voice or performance from a RO M cartridge to an RAM4 Peiformance internal or cartridge memory. Note: If the peiformance includes CRT voices, then these voices must also be moved to the internal or RAM4 cartridge memory.
Page 33: Ram4 Cartridge
RAM4 You must :first format aRAM cartridge for the type of data you wish to store. You may format a cartridge for one of three types of data: Voice and Performance, Fractional Cartridge Scaling, or Microtuning. The format type (see below) will be displayed in this L C D. Format Type Description DX7 II Voice and Performance data...
Page 34: Using A Raml Cartridge
Using a RAMl You may use a RAM l cartridge in the DX7 IL First, insert the RAM l cartridge into an AD Pl cartridge adapter. Next, plug the adapte r into the cartridge slot on the DX. See the Cartridge illustration below.
Page 35: Section 7: Disk Functions
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Page 36 Disk Functions The DX7 II provides an onboard disk drive. This drive uses 3.5 inch double-sided double-density floppy disks. You may store data in one of three formats on disk. These include: Internal memory (INT), Cartridge memory ( C R T), and 11IDI Data Recorder (MD R).
Page 37 Formatting Disk Before using a disk you must first format it. This allows the DX to keep track of where data is located on the disk. Unlike RAM cartridges, one type of formatting can accommodate all types of data. Again, unlike a RAM cartridge, formatting a disk completely erases any information previously stored on it.
Page 38 An INT or C RT f i l e contains the entire data of the internal memory or a RAM cartridge Saving Voice and bank and cannot be broken into separate components. P erjormance Data The entire data in the internal memory may be saved to a single INT file on disk. This Internal (INT) includes the following data: 64 Voice memories...
Page 39 Once data has been saved to INT file on disk, it may be loaded back into the Internal Loading Internal Data memory. Before loading a C R T file to internal memory you must first load it to a RAM cartridge, refer to the ''Loading cartridge memory"...
Page 40 The p rocedu res fo r saving and loa ding data from a cartridge a re very s im ila r to those just Cartridge (CRT) descnoed fo r the internal memory. The entire contents of a RAM cartridge or one bank in a RO M cartridge may be saved to a s ingle disk f i l e.
Page 41 Saving Cartridge Data Insert a formatted 3.5" disk into the disk slot and a RAM4 cartridge into the cartridge slot. Then. .. - 37 -...
Page 42 Loading Cartridge Data Once data been saved to a C R T file on disk, it may be loaded back into a RAM cartridge. Insert a 3.5" disk with the file you want to load into the disk slot, and a RAM4 cartridge into the cartridge slot.
Page 43 MIDI Data Recorder Functions The DX7 II FD's disk drive can be used to record a variety of system exclusive MIDI data. This includes sequence data, voice data, rhythm pattern data, and other useful bulk memory data. You might for example store sequence data from a QX5 sequencer which has no built-in disk drive.
Page 44 Insert a formatted 3.5" disk into the disk slot, Saving MIDI Bulk Data and make the appropriate MIDI connecti o ns. Then. .. -40 -...
Page 45 :file containing 11IDI data you have recorded may be transmitted back (loaded) to the Transmitting MIDI Data from external equipment as follows. Disk Insert a 3.5" disk with the file you want to l o ad into the disk sl o t, and make the appropriate MIDI connections.
Page 47: Section 8: Utilities
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Page 48 Utilities There are several utility functions provided on the that pertain to disk DX7 II management. These are described below. Before using a new disk you must prepare it to store data in the format This DX7 II Formatting a Disk process is called Formatting (or initializing) a disk.
Page 49 After recording (storing) a number of files on disk, you may want to check the remaining Remaining Disk Memory memory. The number of free bytes lets you determine how many files are available for storing data For example, a or CRT file takes up about 16 kilobytes of disk space. This function displays the approximate number of INT or CRT files that may be stored on the remaining disk space.
Page 50 You may delete a file from disk that is no longer needed. This can free - up disk space for Deleting Files storing more important data. Insert a 3.5" disk with the fife you want to delete into the disk slot. then ... -46 -...
Page 51 rename file on disk. Renam:ing Files Insert a 3.5" disk with the fife you want to rename into the disk slot. Then. .. -47 -...
Page 52 Although the disks used in the DX7 are very reliable, you may wish to "backup" or Creating Backup Disks duplicate valuable data as a recaution against accidental disk eras ure. You may want to keep backup disks in a safe place (away from the original), and use them only if the original becomes damaged or lost.
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Page 54 Data Charts The following blank data charts are useful for keeping track of your favorite voices and performances. The init data charts display the contents of the Current Edit/Play buff er after using the Init function. - 5 0-...
Page 55 Voice name Date � mode Foot control I OSC ILLATOR ALGOR ITHM § Key assign mode P. MOD Mode � A. MOD Unison detune Coarse· Fine � EG. B Detune Pitch Bend DSC.Sync ..P. Bias Transpose Range Step Foot control 2...
Page 56 Blank Performance Data Chart Performance name : Voice mode Voice No(name) Total volume Balance Dual detune Split point Sustain foot switch Foot switch )RNG Continuous slider Continuous slider Micro tuning table select Key= EG forced damping Note shift PAN mode PAN range PAN select PAN EG...
Page 57 I N I I VC> Voice name I c E::: : Date � Foot control I mode ALGORITHM OSCILLATOR ,..("""f- - P. MOD Key assign mode Mode PDLY ratio � Unison detune A. MOD Coarse• Fine \.00 -:;>...
Page 58 Init Performance Data Chart Performance name £ N t T PE" RF Voice mode l N "I i. DVAL IN l -1. Voice No(name) Total volume �9 Balance -1- 0 Dual detune Split point Sustain foot switch Foot switch �4-G;7 ) RNG "POR.1-<J M B'N TO Continuous slider...

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