Yamaha RM50 Owner's Manual page 8

Features The main attribute of the RM50 is stunning sound quality. Thanks to its combi-
nation of Yamaha's exclusive 16-bit AWM2 tone generation technology with a
22-bit D/A converter, the RM50 provides accurate audio reproduction of some
of the highest-caliber sampled waveforms available.
To this foundation of high sound quality, the RMS50 adds programmable digi-
tal filters and wave layering capability, plus an unprecedentedly broad range
of editable voice paramciers. The RMSO thus gives you total control over even
the most subtle nuances of the sounds it produces. You can refine its voices as
needed, or even create completely new voices to fit your specific musical
requirements. :
Another advantage of the RMS0 is its huge capacity for sound variety. Its
internal memory holds 500 preset voices, 500 partially-editable variations, and
128 user voices, as well as 64 preset and 64 user rhythm kits that help you put
all of these sounds to work.
This tremendous internal sound capacity is augmented by full expandability.
Three wave card slots let you use the large selection of waveforms and voices
available on the optional wave cards released for the RY30, SY77 voice, and
SY55. A fourth slot accepts a data card that will store an additional 500
variations, 128 user voices, and 64 rhythm kits. And an internal memory board
slot allows you to add an optional 0.5 Mbyte expansion memory board that you
can use as a sample RAM area. With this memory, you can copy waveforms or
dump samples into the RM50 and use them to create your own original rhythm
voices.
The RMSO0 also features a click function that you can use as a handy practice
metronome, plus a built-in audio-to-MIDI converter and six audio trigger inputs
that let you control the RMS5O with analog controllers such as drum pads, pick-
ups, or audio tape recorders. These features make the RM50 as useful to the
acoustic drummer as it 1s to the MIDI system programmer.
About this manual This operation manual is divided into two main sections. The first, a Tutorial @
Section, is intended to acquaint you with the main features and operation proce -
dures of the RMSO. It is followed by a Reference Section that describes each of
the RM50's many functions in full detail. Lists of internal voice names, wave-
form names, and other tabular information are provided in an Appendix following
these two sections.
We recommend that you begin by reading through the Tutorial Section, and
try performing the procedures it describes with your RM50. Once you've
mastered the contents of this section, you should be familiar enough with the
RMS5S0O to start making music with it.
Once you have begun using the RMSO, you may still want to check the man-
ual now and then for details on a particular function or parameter. The Reference
Section is designed to give you fast access to the information you need. It is
divided into four chapters, each describing the functions available in one of the
RM5S0's operation modes. Since each chapter has its own table of contents, you
should be able to locate any given function quickly and easily. (Functions and
other references can also be located using the index at the back of the manual.)