Voice Name; Voice Program Selection; Voice Category - Yamaha S30 Owner's Manual

3.Voice Category/Name

Voice Category

The two characters to the left of the Voice Name denote the
category of instrument or sound to which the voice belongs.
Details about Category names are given on Page 65.

Voice Name

This consists of up to 10 characters.
4.Knob Parameter Display
This shows the function assigned to each knob ([A] to
[C] and [1]/[2]).
Knobs [1]/[2] may be assigned with several parameters
(destinations) from multiple control sets. In this case,
the display will show the parameter (destination) from
a control set of the smallest number.
Knob Parameter Settings
In Voice Play Mode, each knob ([A] to [C] and
[1]/[2]) can be used to adjust the parameter assigned
to it. The parameter value is displayed briefly when
you move each knob.
SHIFT PAGE A B
PART/ELEMENT
Details about assigning parameters to Knobs [A] to
[C] are given on Page 41, 129. Details about
assigning parameters to Knobs [1]/[2] are given on
Page 42, 69.
Octave and MIDI Transmit Channel Settings
In Voice Play Mode, the Octave and MIDI Transmit
Channel are shown when pressing the [SHIFT] key.
Octave MIDI Transmit Channel
SHIFT PAGE A B
PART/ELEMENT
This lets you set the MIDI Transmit Channel by
turning Knob [A] and holding down the [SHIFT]
key. The settings for Voice Play Mode are
transmitted on this MIDI channel.
The MIDI Transmit Channel can also be set in the
MIDI Ch. screen of Utility Mode (Page 130).
C 1 2 DATA
C 1 2 DATA

Voice Program Selection

There are four ways in which you can choose a Voice.
• Using the BANK/PROGRAM keys
• Using the [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] keys
• Using the [DATA] knob
• Using the Category Search
Using the BANK/PROGRAM Keys
1Press a MEMORY key to select a Voice Memory.
The Voice Memory indicator in the LCD will blink.
PRE1 PRE 2
DRUM
Details about Voice Memories are given on Pages 22, 31.
2Press a BANK key ([A] to [H]) to select a Bank. The
Bank indicator in the LCD will blink.
PRE1 PRE 2 INT
DRUM DRUM
A B C
A. PIANO E. PIANO ORGAN
1 2 3
9 10 11
If you press the [EXIT] key here, the Voice selection
process is canceled and the original Voice is reinstated.
If the Bank has already been selected, this step is not
required. Details about Banks are given on Pages 22, 31.
3Press a PROGRAM key ([1] to [16]) to select a
Program Number.
Voices can be selected by setting the Memory, Bank
and Program Number as explained in the three steps
given above. The LCD also displays the selected
voice.
1 2 3
9 10 11
60
INT EXT PLG
DRUM
EXT PLG
QUICK
ACCESS
D E F G H
GTR/BASS STRINGS BRASS SYNTH OTHER
4 5 6 7 8
12 13 14 15 16
4 5 6 7
12 13 14 15
8
16