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Yamaha AN200 Manual

Editing software program for the an200 desktop control synthesizer
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AN200 Editor
The AN200 Editor is a comprehensive editing software program specially designed for
the AN200 Desktop Control Synthesizer — providing an easy, intuitive way to edit and
create your own original Patterns for the AN200.
IMPORTANT:
• Do not use any of the panel controls on the AN200 while editing the Patterns with the AN200
Editor, since this may inadvertently change the settings of the AN200.
Copyright Notices
• The software and this owner's manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.
• Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is
expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.
• Copying of the commercially available music sequence data and/or digital audio files is
strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
Trade Marks and Registered Trade Marks
• The company names and product names in this Owner's Manual are the trademarks or regis-
tered trademarks of their respective companies.
Notices
• Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and
documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and
the software.
• The windows and illustrations in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may be
slightly different from the ones shown on your software.
Copyright © 2001 Yamaha Corporation. All rights reserved.
January, 2001
YAMAHA CORPORATION
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  • Page 1 Patterns for the AN200. IMPORTANT: • Do not use any of the panel controls on the AN200 while editing the Patterns with the AN200 Editor, since this may inadvertently change the settings of the AN200. Copyright Notices •...
  • Page 2 About the AN200 Editor The AN200 Editor is a full-featured editing software program for the AN200 Desktop Control Synthesizer, providing an exceptionally simple, convenient and intuitive way to edit and control all of the AN200 parameters. Virtual "knobs," "buttons" and a special "LCD display"...
  • Page 3 Operations Selecting an AN200 Pattern Selecting an AN200 pattern is the important first step in editing. You can select a pat- tern from the Preset 1, Preset 2, or User banks (each of which contains 128 patterns). Once you’ve edited a pattern you can and save it to a floppy disk/hard disk drive with other patterns as an...
  • Page 4 Store operation to store your newly edited pattern. Then use the operation to save that edited pattern with other User patterns to an AN200 File. Both the Store and Save operations are necessary to ensure that your pattern is saved properly. Failing to do so would be roughly similar to writing a letter but not putting it in an envelope and sending it.
  • Page 5 You can also quickly call up this dialog box by clicking any inactive part of the win- dow pressing control key and clicking "AN200 Pattern List" in the pop-up menu. Or, you can click "Edit" on the menu bar, then select "AN200 Pattern List."...
  • Page 6 AN200 Editor and sends the current pattern’s bulk data to the AN200. The current pat- tern bulk data will be lost if you select another pattern on the panel of the AN200. If you want to select a pattern on the panel of the AN200, you should first transmit the User Pattern.
  • Page 7 • Keep in mind that this operation loads the User pattern data only into the User pattern mem- ory of the AN200 Editor. After opening a file, if you want to play these Patterns on the AN200 separate from the AN200 Editor, you should transmit the User pattern data. (Refer to mit AN Bulk Dump Data.) There is no need to transmit AN200 Bulk Dump Data if you select a...
  • Page 8 EG, and Step Sequencer). AN200 Editor Main Window This is the main control panel for the AN200 Editor, and is comprised of the virtual "panel" controls, the toolbar (at the top), and the virtual "LCD display" at the bottom. master menu...
  • Page 9 AN200 File. (See File Menus, Save AN200 File This is the same as the corresponding command in the File menu. It lets you save the current AN200 Editor settings as a parameter file for future recall. (See File Menus, AN200 File.) AN200 Editor Setup This is the same as the corresponding command in the Setup menu.
  • Page 10 To select a bank, click on the desired bank button: Preset 1, Preset 2, or User. Each bank contains 128 patterns. To select a pattern, click on the desired pattern in the combo box. For a complete list of available patterns, see the Pattern List in the AN200 Owner's Manual.
  • Page 11 "Store." For a complete list of available patterns and descriptions of the category abbreviations, see the Pattern List in the AN200 Owner's Manual. • Each pattern name is preceded by a two-letter category abbreviation that indicates the gen- eral instrument group to which the pattern belongs.
  • Page 12 The knob "rotates" as you drag it, and the parameter value (shown just above each knob) changes accordingly. Any parameter changes are output as MIDI data, both to the AN200 and the XGworks sequencer.
  • Page 13 A few parameters (such as select the desired value. Simply click on the parameter's button, highlight the desired value, then click on the value. Parameters / AN200 Editor Main Window Velocity) have pop-up "value charts," from which you can Detail Parameters...
  • Page 14 I AN200 Parameters ... The various parameters are arranged in "blocks" according to their general functions. These correspond to the basic modules of sound generation or control in the AN200. PEG (Pitch EG) Parameter Block The PEG parameters determine how the pitch of the pattern changes over time. This lets you produce subtle or pronounced pitch changes as a note is played.
  • Page 15 The Control Matrix is a highly flexible, complex function that lets you use up to 15 differ- ent MIDI controllers to control 15 separate AN200 parameters, in real time. The source controllers can be a modulation wheel, data entry slider, foot controller, key velocity, key scaling, or any of the controllers in the MIDI specification.
  • Page 16 This determines the speed of the Step Sequencer. If you want the clock of an external MIDI sequencer or drum machine to control the tempo of the AN200's Step Sequencer, set the Tempo to "MIDI" so that the two devices will play in synchronization with each other.
  • Page 17 This produces a vibrato effect, or a quavering, vibrating sound in the pattern, by regularly modulating the pitch. Higher values result in a stronger, more pronounced vibrato sound. Parameters / AN200 Editor Main Window Source, Assign Group parameter, the LFO 1 and...
  • Page 18 Parameters / AN200 Editor Main Window • LFO 1 / LFO 2 VCA (LFO 1 / LFO 2 to VCA – Amplitude Modulation Depth) Range: -64 ... +63 This determines the depth of the amplitude modulation of the VCA by LFO 1 or LFO 2.
  • Page 19 The six filter types are described below. LPF24, LPF18, LPF12 The Low Pass Filter passes only those frequencies below the specified cutoff point. Cutoff curves of 24dB/octave (LPF24), 18dB/octave (LPF18) and 12dB/octave (LPF12) can be selected. Parameters / AN200 Editor Main Window...
  • Page 20 Parameters / AN200 Editor Main Window The Band Pass Filter passes only those frequencies in the specified range, with a cut- off curve of 12dB/octave. HPF12 The High Pass Filter passes only those frequencies above the specified cutoff point, with a cutoff curve of 12dB/octave.
  • Page 21 This determines the amount of resonance boost, or emphasis of harmonics near the cut- off frequency. Higher values produce a higher resonant peak (producing sharper high tones), while lower values produce a relatively flat response. A setting of "0" applies no resonance. Parameters / AN200 Editor Main Window...
  • Page 22 Parameters / AN200 Editor Main Window • KEY TRK (VCF Keyboard Tracking) Range: -32 ... +63 This determines the degree to which the VCF "tracks" or follows the keyboard. In other words, the higher the notes played on the keyboard, the more the cutoff frequency is raised (or lowered).
  • Page 23 This determines the release time of the FEG, which is the time it takes for the filter to reach its initial level after a key is released (key off). Higher values increase the Release time. (See illustration below.) Parameters / AN200 Editor Main Window...
  • Page 24 AN200 Editor Main Window SYNC Block The AN200 features two oscillator sections: VCO 1 and VCO 2. As on conventional ana- log synthesizers, the Sync block lets you synchronize the two waveforms to create a more complex sound, with more harmonics. However, the AN200 takes the sonic possi- bilities even further.

  • Page 25: Mixer Block

    VCO1 Wave MIXER Block As its name implies, the Mixer module lets you control the levels of the various sound sources of the AN200. • VCO 1 (VCO 1 Level) Range: 0 ... 127 This determines the balance of the VCO 1 level in relation to the VCO 2, Ring Modulator, Feedback, and Noise levels.

  • Page 26: Feedback Level)

    When not using Noise, set the value to "0." • By mixing in Noise and using the AN200 Editor to select an appropriate Filter Type (such as VCF, HPF, etc.), you can create a wide variety of unique "special effect" sounds.
  • Page 27 VCO 1 / VCO 2 Blocks The VCO (voltage controlled oscillator) modules 1 and 2 are where the basic sounds for the AN200 are generated. In these blocks, you can determine the waveform, its pitch, and adjust the pulse width settings for the oscillator.
  • Page 28 Parameters / AN200 Editor Main Window Pulse The Pulse wave is used to make woodwind (clarinet-type) sounds. Its spectrum is sim- ilar to a sawtooth wave, but since every second (even-numbered) harmonic is missing, the waveform contains only odd-numbered harmonics when Pulse Width is set to "64".
  • Page 29 • To achieve a discernible result, make sure the VCO 1 Level (in the MIXER block) is turned up high enough. Parameters / AN200 Editor Main Window Pulse Width does not alter Sync...
  • Page 30 Parameters / AN200 Editor Main Window • VCO 1 EDGE Range: 0 ... 127 This determines the sharpness or smoothness of the edge of the VCO1 wave. Higher values produce a sharper wave, resulting in a harsher sound. Lower values produce a rounder wave, resulting in a softer sound.
  • Page 31 This determines the width of the VCO 1 pulse wave. Higher (positive) values produce more harmonics, resulting in a fatter sound. In general, pulse width is used to control the pulse wave; however, the AN200 can use PW with other waves as well, for a wider possi- ble variety of sounds than usual.
  • Page 32 Parameters / AN200 Editor Main Window Saw (Sawtooth) The Saw (sawtooth) wave derives its name from its shape, and is used to create a trumpet or violin sound. Since it contains all harmonics in the spectrum, it produces a full, rich sound. When used with the...
  • Page 33 VCO 2 EDGE These parameters are the same as those of VCO 1. • When the VCO 2 Wave is set to "Triangle" or "Sine," the VCO 2 EDGE parameter has no effect. Parameters / AN200 Editor Main Window X-MOD parameters.
  • Page 34 Parameters / AN200 Editor Main Window VCO 2 PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Parameters • The PWM parameters are not available when the • VCO 2 PWM SRC (Pulse Width Modulation Source) Settings: Fixed, PEG, FEG, LFO 1, LFO 2, LFO 2 Phase, LFO 2 Fast, VCO 1 •...
  • Page 35 VCA Block The VCA parameters give you control the overall volume or level of the AN200 pattern. • VELOCITY (VCA Velocity Sensitivity) Range: -64 ... +63 This determines how the VCA (pattern level) responds to key velocity. For positive val- ues, playing the keys with greater strength results in higher volume.
  • Page 36 Higher values increase the Release time. (See illustration below.) DIST (Distortion) / EQ Block The Distortion and EQ parameters give you further sonic control over the AN200 pattern, letting you apply and adjust distortion, and make detailed equalization settings.

  • Page 37: Common Parameters

    • This setting overrides the Key Assign setting. Even if it is set to "POLY," the voice will only play monophonically (with up to four voices sounding together) when Legato is set to on. Parameters / Freq. parameter in the DETAIL page.) High Freq. parameter in the DETAIL page.) AN200 Editor Main Window...
  • Page 38 Parameters / AN200 Editor Main Window • UNISON (Unison Switch) Settings: ON, OFF This determines whether the Unison mode is on or off. Setting this to on is an instant way to get a "fat" analog-like lead sound. When Unison is on, the selected pattern is lay- ered with slightly detuned copies of itself, and set to play monophonically (one note at a time).
  • Page 39 Parameters / Detail Parameter Tab Setup Detail Parameter Window This window is called up anytime you click on one of the DETAIL buttons in the main control panel window. (This includes all but the DETAIL buttons of the FREE EG and STEP SEQ.

  • Page 40: Category List

    Set this to "0: --" if you wish to leave the category blank. For a complete list of the category abbreviations and their descriptions, see the Pattern List in the AN200 Owner's Manual. Category List No category...

  • Page 41: Distortion Parameters

    • Unison Detune Range: 1 ... 32 When the UNISON switch is on, multiple sounds are played, with the pitch of each sound slightly detuned. Unison Detune adjusts the detuning of the VCO pitch in fine incre- ments, letting you create an even thicker Unison sound by applying higher settings; how- ever, be careful not to apply too much or you'll change the basic pitch of the pattern.

  • Page 42: Lfo Parameters

    Parameters / Detail Parameter Tab • LPF Range: 1.0 kHz ... 18.0 kHz, Thru This determines the frequency of the low pass filter that is applied to the distortion sound. Depending on the sound or make it piercing and brittle. When this is set to "Thru," no filtering is applied to the distortion sound.
  • Page 43 • Key On Resett Settings: Off: LFO 1 and LFO 2 do not reset, but modulate continuously. LFO 1 and LFO 2 reset every time a key is pressed. This determines the start point of the LFO 1 and LFO 2 cycle. •...
  • Page 44 Parameters / Detail Parameter Tab FM Parameters • Algorithm Settings: Both, Master, Slave This determines how the two VCO1 oscillators (master and slave) are connected in rela- tion to the FM signal. There are three types of connections, or "algorithms," as shown in the diagrams below.

  • Page 45: Output Gain

    • Src1 (FM Depth Ctrl) Settings: Fixed, PEG, FEG, LFO1, LFO2 This determines the modulation source which controls the "Fixed," there is no change in modulation over time. • Src2 (Modulator) Settings: VCO2 Frequency, VCO1, VCO1 Sub Osc. (sub oscillator), PEG, FEG, LFO1, LFO2, VCO2 Output This determines the source wave which modulates the VCO1 wave.
  • Page 46 Ctrl (Control) Matrix Parameter Tab I Ctrl (Control) Matrix Parameter Tab ... Many of the AN200's parameters can be controlled in real time. The Control Matrix pro- vides an extraordinarily comprehensive and flexible way to control these parameters. Up to 15 different controllers can be used simultaneously to control 15 separate parameters.
  • Page 47 Parameters / • Ctrl (Control) Source Settings: Off, CC No., After Touch, Pitch Bend, Key Track, Velocity, Key Random, Mod Wheel, Foot Vol, Foot Ctrl, Foot Sw, Ribbon X, Ribbon Z, AN AC 1 — 8 This determines which MIDI controller is assigned to control the corresponding ter.
  • Page 48 Assignable Controllers in the owner's manual of your particular tone generator. • The available Source for assignment may differ, depending on the selected Parameter. For details of available parameters, see the table of Control Matrix parameters in the AN200 Owner's Manual.
  • Page 49 FREE EG Window The Free EG function gives you four independent tracks to which you can record com- plex real-time parameter changes, over a specified length of time, either in measures or seconds. In this window, you can draw a custom Free EG "curve" for each track that controls a single selectable parameter (such as filter, resonance, LFO, etc.) over time.
  • Page 50 For a complete list of the Control Matrix's Parameters, see the AN200 Owner's Manual. This determines which AN200 parameter will be played by the EG "curve" in the selected Free EG track. Only one parameter can be selected for a track.
  • Page 51 Parameters / • TRIGGER Settings: Free, MIDI In Notes, All Notes, Seq Start This determines how the Free EG track playback is triggered, as described below. Free After selecting a pattern, the first key pressed on the keyboard triggers the Free EG. MIDI in Notes The Free EG is triggered by a note on message from a connected MIDI instrument or sequencer.

  • Page 52: Edit Tools

    Parameters / Ctrl (Control) Matrix Parameter Tab • TEMPO Range: 20 - 300 bpm (beats per minute) This determines the tempo or speed at which the selected Free EG track plays back. • The Tempo setting also affects the Step Sequencer patterns. Edit Tools The toolbar at the left of the Free EG window contains the Edit tools.
  • Page 53 Parameters / pulse triangle sine These three wave tools let you easily draw the respective waveforms. The example illustrations below (using the sine wave) show how dragging the mouse affects the wave. • Dragging the mouse up or down increases the amplitude of the wave, or the degree to which the parameter value will change.
  • Page 54 Parameters / Ctrl (Control) Matrix Parameter Tab Using the Transform Tools 1) Click on the "cursor" button. 2) Highlight (define) the area you wish to transform. Move the cursor to the beginning point of the desired area, then hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse to the right, highlighting or defining the area to be changed.
  • Page 55 AN200. Each individual step event (Note, Velocity, Gate Time, and Con- trol Change) can be accessed and edited by a specific "panel knob," over a maximum of 16 steps.

  • Page 56: Effect Block

    • TEMPO Settings: 20 ... 300 bpm (beats per minute) The Tempo setting determines the tempo for the AN200's internal clock in beats per minute (BPM), between a range of 20 and 300 BPM. The Tempo setting controls both Step Sequencer playback.

  • Page 57: Play/Stop Buttons

    • GATE TM (Gate Time) Settings: 1 ... 200% This is an offset contol and determines the note length of the notes of the Sequence, making all notes either shorter or longer, as a percentage of the original. This lets you, for example, set the note to play staccato, so that its sound switches off well before its step time is over.
  • Page 58 • INST. SELECT Bank (Rhythm tracks only) Settings: Refer to "Inst List" of the AN200 Owner’s Manual. This bank of 16 virtual "knobs" lets you select the instrument sound (drums, percussion, bass, sound effects) for each step of the Sequence. To set the inst, adjust the parameter normally by "turning"...
  • Page 59 Parameters / • PITCH Bank (Rhythm tracks only) Range: -64 ... +24 This bank of 16 virtual "knobs" lets you set the pitch for each step of the Step Sequencer pattern. To set the pitch, adjust the parameter normally by "turning" the appropriate knob, or move the cursor to the value window above the knob and use the right/left mouse buttons to step up or down through the available, or enter the value directly from the computer keyboard.
  • Page 60 (with the Open command) and quickly transmit them to your tone gen- erator/sound card. • Before saving a set of User patterns as an AN200 File, make sure to store the pattern cur- rently being edited. If a pattern is not properly stored, it will not be contained in the AN200 File data.
  • Page 61 AN200 Editor, you should transmit the User Pattern. (Refer to Data.) There is no need to transmit AN200 Bulk Dump Data if you select a pattern in the Pat- tern List of the AN200 Editor, since the current pattern bulk data is sent with that operation.
  • Page 62 Save AN200 File / Save AN200 File As Save AN200 File / Save AN200 File As Use these commands to save the current AN200 Editor settings to an AN200 File. (The "Save As" command lets you specify a different file name than the original one.) Selects the desired folder.

  • Page 63: Edit Menus

    AN200 Editor and sends the current pattern’s bulk data to the AN200. The current pat- tern bulk data will be lost if you select another pattern on the panel of the AN200. If you want to select a pattern on the panel of the AN200, you should first transmit the User Pattern.
  • Page 64 • Initialize a User pattern to the default settings. • Copy or swap patterns in the User pattern banks. • "AN200 Pattern List" can also be selected from the part of the window pressing control key, or by clicking on the •...
  • Page 65 AN200 File. You can open different AN200 Files one by one, and freely copy the desired patterns to the Destination before saving. Copying a pattern from the Source box to the Destination box: 1) Click the desired pattern in the Source box.
  • Page 66 • Open AN200 File Click this to select and open an existing AN200 File. (See terns of the opened AN200 File are shown in the Source box. • Copy All Clicking this button copies all the patterns listed in the Source box to the Destination box.

  • Page 67: Setup Menus

    • Receive AN200 Bulk Dump Data This window lets you make a variety of basic and detailed settings for the AN200 Editor. These are contained in two tabs: MIDI and Others. • "AN200 Editor Setup" can also be selected from the toolbar.

  • Page 68: Others Tab

    AN200 is installed. If you have multiple tone generators in your MIDI setup and each is set to a different Device Number, this parameter lets you select which tone generator will be affected by the AN200 Editor. If you are using only one tone generator, this should be set to "1."...
  • Page 69 Open the AN200 Display Option box in the conventional way (from the Setup menu), and drag the box to an open space on the screen. Then, when you want to change the setting, simply move the cursor to the box and click --- the display changes instantly to your preference.
  • Page 70 Setup Menus / Transmit AN200 Bulk Dump Data Transmit AN200 Bulk Dump Data This is used for directly transmitting the AN200 Editor pattern data as MIDI bulk dump data to the AN200. • Transmit Method 1 Pattern When this is selected, only the data for the currently selected pattern will be transmit- ted.
  • Page 71 • "Transmit AN200 Bulk Dump Data" can also be selected from the toolbar. Receive AN200 Bulk Dump Data This is used for importing AN pattern data from the AN200. All current settings will be replaced by the received data. • Receive Method 1 (Pattern/Voice) When this is selected, only the data for one pattern/voice will be received.
  • Page 72 Setup Menus / Receive AN200 Bulk Dump Data • Select Model AN200 Click this when receiving data from the AN200. AN1x Click this when receiving data from the AN1x. • Receive AN200 Bulk Dump Start First, click this button to start reception of the data. Then start transmitting the bulk data from AN200.

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