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Yamaha S-03SL Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
  • Page 3 ■ SAVING USER DATA • Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha S03 Music Synthesizer. In order to get the most out of your new S03 and its sophisticated functions, we suggest you read through this manual thoroughly. Also keep it in a safe, convenient place so that you can regularly refer to it when necessary.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual is basically divided into two sections: ■ Basics Section (Page 8) Explains how to get started with the S03, it’s overall structure, and how to use its main features and functions. ■ Reference Section (Page 55) Explains the parameters of the S03’s various modes.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basics Section...8 The Controls & Connectors ... 8 Front Panel ... 8 Rear Panel ... 10 Before Use ... 11 Power Supply ... 11 Connections... 11 Powering Up ... 15 Demo Playback... 16 Overview of the S03 ... 17 Controller ...
  • Page 7 Application Index This convenient, easy-to-use index is divided to general categories to help you when you want to find information on a specific topic or function. Listening/Playing • Listening to Demo songs ... Demo Playback (Page 16) • Playing the voices... (Page 33) •...

  • Page 8: Basics Section

    Basics Section The Controls & Connectors Font Panel OUTPUT STANDBY FOOT FOOT PHONES MONO DC IN CONTROLLER SWITCH TO HOST HOST SELECT VOLUME MUSIC SYNTHESIZER OCTAVE DOWN 1 OCTAVE [UP] and [DOWN] buttons (Page 36) Press either of these buttons to shift the note range of the keyboard up or down in octaves.
  • Page 9 9 DATA buttons (Page 30) These are used during editing for selecting various pages and for setting parameter values. 9-1 [DEC/NO] button (Page 31) Use this to decrease the value of the selected parameter. To decrease the value by 10, simultaneously hold down this button and press the [INC/YES] button.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    AC outlet. 7 DC IN terminal (Page 11) For connecting an appropriate AC power adaptor (PA-3C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) to supply power to the S03. 8 OUTPUT L/MONO and R jack (Page 11) Line level audio signals are output from the S03 via these phone jacks (1/4"...

  • Page 11: Before Use

    Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the Yamaha PA-3C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. The use of an incompatible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the S03, and may even pose a serious shock hazard! ALWAYS UNPLUG THE AC ADAPTOR FROM THE AC POWER OUTLET WHEN THE S03 IS NOT IN USE.

  • Page 12: Connecting External Midi Equipment

    Connecting to a Mixer If you want to integrate the S03 into a larger system with other instruments and additional audio processing capabilities, connect it to a mixer, amplifier and stereo monitor system as shown below. Speaker Amplifier Mixer OUTPUT L OUTPUT OUTPUT L / MONO...

  • Page 13: Connecting To A Personal Computer

    Recording and Playback using an External MIDI Sequencer HOST SELECT PC-2 MIDI External MIDI sequencer Controlling Another MIDI Device via MIDI THRU External MIDI sequencer HOST SELECT MIDI OUT PC-2 MIDI MIDI IN External MIDI synthesizer With the above MIDI connections, you can send MIDI data from the S03’s MIDI OUT terminal, while sending MIDI data from the external sequencer to an external MIDI synthesizer via the S03’s MIDI THRU...

  • Page 14: Connecting Controllers

    2: MIDI Interface to MIDI IN and OUT Using the computer’s MIDI interface HOST SELECT PC-2 PC-1 MIDI MIDI IN MIDI OUT Using an external MIDI interface ■ Connection to serial port MIDI Interface HOST SELECT MIDI OUT PC-2 MIDI MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT...

  • Page 15: Powering Up

    Powering Up Power-on Procedure When you have made all the necessary connections between your S03 and any other devices, make sure that all volume settings are turned down all the way to zero. Then turn on every device in your setup in the order of MIDI masters (senders), MIDI slaves (receivers), then the audio equipment (mixers, amplifiers, speakers, etc.).

  • Page 16: Demo Playback

    Demo Playback The S03 features a variety of demo songs, showcasing its dynamic sound and sophisticated functions. n Make sure synthesizer is ready for playback. Details are given in the section “Before Use” on page 11. At the “Demo” screen, any data in the instrument’s User Voice memory will be overwritten by the data for the demo song. Important data should be saved to the external MIDI device or computer beforehand.

  • Page 17: Overview Of The S03

    Overview of the S03 The S03 has a wide variety of advanced and convenient features. This section gives you an overview of these features. The following diagram shows the various component sections or “blocks” of the S03. Tone Generator Controller This block consists of the keyboard, Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels and so on.

  • Page 18: Effects

    AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) is a synthesis system based on the use of sampled waveforms, and is used in many Yamaha synthesizers. For extra realism, each AWM2 Voice uses multiple samples of a real instrument’s waveform. Furthermore, a wide variety of envelope generator, filter, modulation, and other parameters can be applied to the basic waveform.

  • Page 19: About The Modes

    About the Modes The S03 has various modes, each covering a different set of operations and functions. Utility Mode Multi Mode (Page 55) Multi Play Mode Select this mode when you want to use the S03 as a multi-timbral tone generator.

  • Page 20: Function Tree Chart

    Function Tree chart LCD Display (parameter name) Multi Edit Common GENERAL Name Total Vol (Total Volume) Transpose EFFECT RevEF (Reverb Effect Type) Reverb Parameters Rev Return (Reverb Return) Reverb Pan ChoEF (Chorus Effect Type) Chorus Parameters Cho Return (Chorus Return) Chorus Pan SndCho Rev (Send Chorus to Reverb) VarEF (Variation Effect Type)
  • Page 21 LCD Display (parameter name) Voice Edit (Drum) Common GENERAL Name OrgKt (Original Kit) OSC/MIX (Oscillator/Mixer) Level Alt.Group (Alternate Group) Key Assign RxNoteOff/On (Receive Note On/Off) PITCH PitchCors/Fine (Pitch Coarse/Fine) FILTER Cutoff/Resonance AMP (Amplitude) EG Attack/Decay1/Decay2(EG Attack/Decay1/Decay2 Rate) EFFECT ReverbSend ChorusSend Voice Job Init (Initialize) CpyElm (Copy Element)/CpyKey (Copy Drum Key)

  • Page 22: Parameter Table

    Parameter Table The numbers in each column indicate the display PAGE corresponding to the parameter at left (with the exception of the column on the far right, which indicates the corresponding manual page). For example, you can see that the Reverb Send parameter is found on three separate display pages: PAGE 22 of Multi Part Edit, PAGE 11 of Normal Voice Common Edit, and PAGE 9 of Drum Voice Key Edit.
  • Page 23 Parameter Type LCD Display (parameter name) OSC/MIX (Oscillator/Mixer) Element Sw (Element Switch) Wave Selection Level Alt.Group (Alternate Group) Key Assign RxNoteOff/On (Receive Note On/Off) PITCH NoteShift/Detune PchSclSns (Pitch Scale Sensitivity) PchSclCN (Pitch Scale Center Note) PEG R (PEG Rate) PEG L (PEG Level) PEGSclSns (PEG Scale Sensitivity) PEGSclCN (PEG Scale Center Note) PEGRtVel (PEG Rate Velocity)

  • Page 24: Multis

    A Multi consists of up to 16 Parts, each of which can play a Normal Voice or Drum Voice Part. By assigning different Voices and MIDI channels to each part, and by using a sequencer or computer for song data playback, you can have a complete ensemble of 16 independent instrument sounds.

  • Page 25: Voices

    A Voice is a single instrument sound, created by using the Elements and setting various parameters. In the Voice Play mode, you can select and play any of these Voices. In the Multi Play mode, you assign a different Voice to each part and use an external sequencer to play several Voices simultaneously.

  • Page 26: Overview Of Voices/Waves

    Overview of Voices/Waves Each Voice can consist of up to four Elements. Each Element itself is a high-quality waveform or instrument sound. Voice Element 1~4 There are two Voice types: Normal Voices and Drum Voices. Normal Voices are mainly pitched instrument sounds that can be played over the range of the keyboard.

  • Page 27: Waves

    Waves Waves (or waveforms) are the basic sonic building blocks, and are used as Elements in making up a Voice. A total of 453 high-quality preset Waves are available. As shown in the following illustration, when creating a Voice, you can select the Wave to be used as an Element and then set its level, pitch, tone and other parameters.

  • Page 28: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations In this section, you’ll learn the fundamental operations of the S03. Selecting a Mode There are several operation modes — the Multi Play mode, Voice Play mode, etc. — each of which enables you to work efficiently with the S03’s various functions.

  • Page 29: Job Modes

    3 Voice Edit Mode (Pages 47, 70) Press the [EDIT] button in the Voice Play mode. To exit to another mode, simply press the respective button for that mode. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Voice Play mode. GrandPno XG001 PAGE...

  • Page 30: Selecting A Screen

    Selecting a Screen You can switch between screens by using the [▲]/[▼], [E]/[F], [+]/[–] and [EXIT] buttons. [▲]/[▼] buttons Many of the displays consist of different screens. Use the [▲]/[▼] buttons to select the various screens. Previous screen (PAGE) DATA Next screen (PAGE) When selecting the various display pages, an arrow appears at the right of the LCD, indicating the...

  • Page 31: Entering Data

    [EXIT] button Press the [EXIT] button to move up (exit) in the hierarchical structure and return to the previous screen. PIANO ORGAN GUITAR BASS STRINGS BRASS REED/PIPE SYN LEAD SYN PAD ENTER SYN COMP CHROMATIC KEYBOARD PERCUSSION n Depending on the particular operation, the [EXIT] button performs other functions as well.
  • Page 32 Numeric keypad, [ENTER] button You can specify the value for the selected parameter by using the numeric keypad, then actually set that value by pressing the [ENTER] button. For example, to set a value of “100,” press (in order) the numeric keypad buttons [1], [0], and [0].

  • Page 33: Playing The S03

    Playing the S03 Playing the Voices You can freely select and play Voices from the PRESET, USER and GM/XG memory groups, as explained below. n Details about voice, see page 25. n The user memory can contain up to 128 Normal Voices and 2 Drum Voices. OUTPUT STANDBY FOOT...
  • Page 34 The Drum Voices are stored in separate areas of the User and GM/XG memory sections. • To call up the User Drum memory (USDR1/ USDR2): Press the [USER] button while holding down the [DRUM] button. • To call up the GM/XG Drum memory •...
  • Page 35 4 Now, play the keyboard and hear the selected Voice. Try selecting and playing other Voices as well. Selecting XG Banks The XG Voices are divided up into several different banks. This gives you access to an even greater number of Voices and a wider variety of sounds. 1 Make sure that XG memory is selected, then call up the BK (Bank Select) display by using the [E] button.
  • Page 36 Transposing the Octave If you need to raise or lower the keyboard note range for the Voice, you can use the OCTAVE[UP] button to raise the range by an octave and the OCTAVE [DOWN] button to lower it by an octave. You can shift the note range by up to three octaves in either direction.

  • Page 37: Using Multi Mode

    Using Multi Mode Playing in Multi Mode In the Multi Play mode, you can select and play any of the Multis. n For more details about Multis, see page 24. n Up to 32 Multis can be stored in the USER (internal) memory. These Multi settings are available in Multi Edit mode (page 55). Here, we’ll show you how to get started with Multi Play after selecting a Multi.

  • Page 38: Using The S03 As A Multitimbral Tone Generator (Multi Edit)

    3 You can now play Parts in the Multi via the keyboard. If the MIDI receive channel parameter is the same for any Parts, those Parts can be played in unison. Now try selecting other Multis. n To play a Voice from the keyboard, make sure that the MIDI Receive Channel for that Voice’s Part and the MIDI Transmit Channel for the keyboard are both set to the same value.
  • Page 39 1 After pressing the [MULTI] button, press the [EDIT] button (the respective LEDs will light). You are now in the Multi Edit mode. MODE MULTI VOICE DEMO UTILITY MIDI EDIT STORE COMPARE n Before entering the Multi Edit mode, you need to select a Multi for editing.

  • Page 40: Performing Live While Playing Back A Song File

    9 Use the [▲] and [▼] buttons to call up the NtLmt (Note Limit) and VelLmt (Velocity Limit) settings, and check whether or not the Part of the piano Voice is set appropriately — in other words, make sure that the Note or Velocity settings do not prevent the Voice from being played normally.

  • Page 41: Splitting The Keyboard - Setting Upper And Lower Ranges For The Voices

    Splitting the Keyboard — Setting Upper and Lower Ranges for the Voices The illustration below shows an example in which the keyboard has been effectively divided into two spearate key ranges, letting you play one Voice over one range, and a second Voice over the other. In the following example, the Voices change at the note C3, letting you play a string Voice in the lower range and a piano Voice in the upper.

  • Page 42: Layering Two Voices (Parts) Together

    9 Use the [▲] and [▼] buttons to call up the Part Mode screen (PAGE 9). Set the parameter to “norm” (normal) With settings made in steps 3 to 9 above, you can now play the strings voice assigned to “P1” (Part 1) and set to MIDI Receive Channel 1 (RcvCh) —...
  • Page 43 1 In the Multi mode, select the S03 Multi you want to transmit. 2 Press [JOB] to enter the Multi Job mode. 3 From the “BlkDmp” parameter (PAGE 5) in the Multi Job mode, select the data type for transmitting. Here, select “Curnt” (Current) to transmit the currently selected Multi data, then press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 44: Using Controllers

    Using Controllers The S03 is equipped with Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels. By connecting an optional Foot Controller or Footswitch, you can also control a variety of parameters (such as changing the sound, changing Program Numbers, etc.) with your feet— and leave your hands free to play the keyboard. Pitch Bend Wheel This wheel’s function is to control pitch.

  • Page 45: Foot Controller

    Foot Controller An optional Foot Controller (such as the FC7), connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack (page 10) on the rear panel, can be assigned to any one of a number of controller parameters. By using a foot controller for parameter control, both your hands are left free to play the keyboard (or to operate other controllers).

  • Page 46: Foot Switch

    Foot Switch An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 Foot Switch connected to the rear panel FOOT SWITCH jack (page 10) can be assigned to a range of parameters. This is designed for switch-type (on/off) controls such as incrementing/decrementing Voice or Multi numbers, and cannot be used for continuous control of a parameter.

  • Page 47: Voice Edit

    The following procedure shows you the fundamentals in creating and editing Voices. Of course, this is just one example; you are free to set any parameters in any way you like. Details about each parameter are given in the Reference section of this manual. n All parameter settings are stored along with the Voice itself.
  • Page 48 Common Edit and Editing Individual Elements Voices can consist of up to four Elements (page 26). Use Common Edit to edit the settings common to all four Elements. The Voice Edit mode can be divided into screens for Common Edit and those for editing each Element.
  • Page 49 3 Set the Common Parameters Each Voice consists of up to four Elements. Here, the parameters common to all Elements are explained. ● GENERAL (Common General) In PAGES 1 to 4, you can set the Voice Name, Voice output settings and other general parameters. GrandPno XG001 PAGE...
  • Page 50 NtLmt-L/H (Note Limit Low/High) VelLmt-L/H (Velocity Limit Low/High) Set the note range for each Element (the range of notes on the keyboard over which the Element will sound) and also the velocity response (the range of note velocities within which the Element will sound).
  • Page 51 ● FILTER In PAGES 13 to 22, you can use the filter to change the tonal characteristics of each Element, by adjusting overtones (harmonic tones) included in the waveform from the Element. The S03 employs an LPF (low pass filter). Only frequencies below this point are passed.

  • Page 52: Storing Edited Voices

    About EG Rate and Time (Voice Mode) The EG (Envelope Generator) processes and shapes the output level of the tone generator from the moment you press a key until the sound decays to silence. The level (Y-axis in the illustrations below) is a different aspect of the sound, depending on which EG is being used.

  • Page 53: Effects

    In the final stages of programming, you can set the effects parameters to further change the sound’s character. In general, System Effects apply to the overall sound, whether it is a Voice, a Multi. Insertion Effects, on the other hand, can be applied individually to each Voice. The S03 has two System Effect sections (Reverb and Chorus) plus a Variation Effect section (see below).
  • Page 54 You can set the desired Effect type for each Effect section as well as its parameter values for each Multi in the Multi mode. By using Variation as an Insertion effect, you can apply the effect to only one of the Parts (see illustration below).

  • Page 55: Reference Section

    Reference Section Multi Edit In this mode, you can set Multi Edit parameters. These can roughly be divided into Common parameters, which apply to all Parts, and Part-specific parameters. n You need to select the Multi before entering Multi Edit mode (page 37).

  • Page 56: Common (Settings For All Parts)

    Common (Settings for all Parts) Here we explain how to edit common settings for all Parts in a Multi. There are two types available, each of which consists of multiple pages. n Refer to the Function Tree chart (page 20) or the Parameter Table (page 22).

  • Page 57: Reverb Pan

    7. Reverb Pan Set the stereo pan position of the Reverb Effect. Reverb Pan PAGE PART ELEM OCTAVE ❏ Settings: L63 (Left) ~ C (Center) ~ R63 (Right) n You can also enter the settings below using the numeric keypad. 1~63: L63~L01 64: C (Center) 65~127: R01~R63...

  • Page 58: Variation Connection

    15. VarConnect (Variation Connection) This determines how the Variation Effect is used in the signal processing chain — as an Insertion effect or as a System effect. VarConnect PAGE PART ELEM OCTAVE ❏ Settings: INS (Insertion), SYS (System) n The function of the Variation Effect changes depending on this setting, as do the types of parameter changes.

  • Page 59: Part (Settings For Each Part)

    21. AC1VarCtl (AC1 Variation Effect Control Depth) This determines the degree to which the Assignable Controller 1 controls the Variation Effect. AC1VarCtl PAGE PART ELEM OCTAVE ❏ Settings: –64~+63 n This can be set only when Variation Connection (above) is set to “INS.” When Variation Connection is set to “SYS,”...
  • Page 60 ● USER ❏ Settings: US001~US128, USDR01~USDR02 Synth St US001 PAGE PART ELEM OCTAVE ● GM/XG GrandPno XG001 PAGE PART ELEM OCTAVE Use the [E] and [F] buttons to switch among the different banks for selecting program numbers. ❏ Settings: Bank Select: BK*** (Refer to the XG Voice List and XG Drum List in the separate Data List.
  • Page 61 6. Rcv Ch (MIDI Receive Channel) Set the MIDI Receive Channel for each Part. Each Part receives MIDI messages according to the channel set here. Select “off” for Parts that you do not want to respond to MIDI. Rcv Ch PAGE PART ELEM...
  • Page 62 10-1. VelSnsDpt (Velocity Sensitivity Depth) 10-2. VelSnsOfs (Velocity Sensitivity Offset) Set the Velocity Sensitivity and Velocity Offset for each Part. VelSnsDpt VelSnsOfs PAGE PART ELEM PAGE PART OCTAVE OCTAVE ❏ Settings: 0~127 ■ VelSnsDpt As illustrated below, a large setting will cause large changes in velocity when you play the keyboard.
  • Page 63 11-1. Cutoff 11-2. Resonance You can set Filter parameters to change the tonal characteristics of each Part Cutoff Resonance PAGE PART ELEM PAGE PART OCTAVE OCTAVE Filter is the section of the tone generator that changes the tonal qualities of a Voice by passing only a limited frequency range and cutting signals outside that range.
  • Page 64 13-1. PEGIntL (PEG Initial Level) 13-2. PEGAtkTm (PEG Attack Time) 13-3. PEGRelL (PEG Release Level) 13-4. PEGRelTm (PEG Release Time) You can set PEG (Pitch Envelope Generator) Parameters for each Part. There are four parameters that control how the pitch changes from the moment a note is pressed on the keyboard to the moment it is released or the point at which the level has faded to zero.
  • Page 65 15-1. Porta Sw (Portamento Switch) 15-2. PortaTime (Portamento Time) Set the Portamento parameters. Portamento creates a smooth transition from the pitch of the first note played to the pitch of the next. Porta Sw PortaTime PAGE PART ELEM PAGE PART 15 P 15 P OCTAVE...

  • Page 66: Ac1 (Assignable Controller 1)

    19. AC1 CC No (AC1 Control Change Number) Determines the Control Change number for the AC1 (Assignable Controller 1) of each Part AC1 CC No PAGE PART ELEM 19 P OCTAVE ❏ Settings: 0~95 n The AC1 CC No parameter in the Voice mode is set in the Utility mode (PAGE 7).

  • Page 67: Multi Job

    24. Var Send (Variation Send) When the Variation effect is set as an Insertion effect, this determines whether the Variation effect is applied or not. When the Variation effect is set as an System effect, this determines the send level for the effect. (Make the Insertion/System setting from the Variation Connection parameter (PAGE 15) in Multi Common Edit;...
  • Page 68 1. Init (Initialize) You can reset (initialize) all parameters of a Multi to their default settings. You can also selectively initialize certain parameters, such as Common settings, settings for each Part, and so on. Note that this does not return the Multi to its original state prior to editing.

  • Page 69: Multi Store

    When you perform this, the settings for the destination Multi will be overwritten. Important data should always be backed up to computer, Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 or some other storage device. 1Press the [STORE] button after editing a Multi.

  • Page 70: Voice Mode

    Voice Edit There are two types of Voices: Normal Voices and Drum Voices. The following is an explanation of the parameters used to edit each Voice. n Details about the Voice types and the Voice Memories are given on Page 25. n For more information on playing Voices, see page 33.
  • Page 71 Common General (PAGES 1 to 4) Common Controller (PAGES 5 to 10) Common Effect (PAGES 11 to 17) The following is an explanation of the Common parameters used to edit each Voice. 1. Name You can set a Voice Name consisting of up to 8 characters.
  • Page 72 4-1. VelSnsDpt (Velocity Sensitivity Depth) 4-2. VelSnsOfs (Velocity Sensitivity Offset) The parameters and settings are the same as those for the Multis. For details, see page 62. 5-1. Porta Sw (Portamento Switch) 5-2. PortaTime (Portamento Time) 6. PB Range (Pitch Bend Range) 7.
  • Page 73 Element Oscillator/Mixer (PAGES 1 to 6) Element Pitch (PAGES 7 to 12) Element Filter (PAGES 13 to 22) Element Amplitude (PAGES 23 to 31) Element LFO (PAGES 32 to 35) The following is an explanation of the Element parameters used to edit each Voice. n The Element settings whose Element Switch is set to “off”...
  • Page 74 6-1. VelLmt-L (Velocity Limit Low) 6-2. VelLmt-H (Velocity Limit High) Set the minimum and maximum values of the velocity range within which each Element will respond. Each Element will only sound for notes played within its specified velocity range. VelLmt-L VelLmt-H PAGE PART...
  • Page 75 9-1. PEGAtkR (PEG Attack Rate) 9-2. PEGDcy1R (PEG Decay 1 Rate) 9-3. PEGDcy2R (PEG Decay 2 Rate) 9-4. PEGRelR (PEG Release Rate) You can set various Rate parameters (the time it takes for the pitch to change from one level to the next) for the Pitch Envelope Generator (PEG).
  • Page 76 11-1. PEGSclSns (PEG Scale Sensitivity) 11-2. PEGSclCN (PEG Scale Center Note) You can set PEG scale parameters for each Element. These parameters control the PEG speed and the degree of pitch change according to the position of the notes played on the keyboard. PEGSclSns PEGSclCN PAGE...
  • Page 77 13-1. Cutoff 13-2. Resonance You can set Filter parameters to change the tonal characteristics of each Element. Cutoff Resonance 0000 PAGE PART ELEM PAGE PART OCTAVE OCTAVE Filter is the section of the tone generator that changes the tonal qualities of a Voice by passing only a limited frequency range and cutting signals outside that range.
  • Page 78 16-1. Flt BP1 (Filter Scale Break Point 1) 16-2. Flt BP2 (Filter Scale Break Point 2) 16-3. Flt BP3 (Filter Scale Break Point 3) 16-4. Flt BP4 (Filter Scale Break Point 4) Set the Break Points for each Element. BP1 to BP4 will be automatically be arranged in ascending order across the keyboard.
  • Page 79 19-1. FEGHoldR (FEG Hold Rate) 19-2. FEGAtkR (FEG Attack Rate) 19-3. FEGDcy1R (FEG Decay 1 Rate) 19-4. FEGDcy2R (FEG Decay 2 Rate) 19-5. FEGRelR (FEG Release Rate) You can set various Rate parameters (the time it takes to get from one Level to the next) for the Filter Envelope Generator (FEG).
  • Page 80 22-1. FEGAtkVel (FEG Attack Velocity) 22-2. FEGOthVel (FEG Other Velocity) You can set parameters controlling the sensitivity of the Filter Envelope Generator (FEG) to note velocity. FEGAtkVel FEGOthVel PAGE PART ELEM PAGE PART OCTAVE OCTAVE ■ FEGAtkVel Determines the velocity sensitivity of the FEG Attack Rate.
  • Page 81 25. AEGSclSens (AEG Scale Sensitivity) This determines the AEG scaling parameters for each Element. This parameter controls the degree of the AEG according to the positions of notes on the keyboard. n The availability of the AEG Scale parameter depends on the Break Point and Offset settings in the LvlScl display.
  • Page 82 29-1. Lvl Ofs1 (Level Offset 1) 29-2. Lvl Ofs2 (Level Offset 2) 29-3. Lvl Ofs3 (Level Offset 3) 29-4. Lvl Ofs4 (Level Offset 4) Set the Amplitude Scaling Offset Levels. These Offsets are used by the Break Points (BP1/BP2/BP3/BP4). n Details about Amplitude Scaling are given later in the section “Amplitude Scaling Settings”...
  • Page 83 S&H ■ LFO Phase Determines whether or not the LFO is reset each time a note is pressed. ❏ Settings: off, on 33. LFO Speed Determines the speed of the LFO waveform. A larger setting produces a faster speed. LFO Speed PAGE PART ELEM...

  • Page 84: Drum Voices

    ■ PLFODelay Determines the delay time before the LFO comes into effect. A higher value produces a longer delay time. Short Delay Key on Long Delay Key on ■ PLFO Fade Determines the time it takes for the LFO effect to fade in (after the Delay time has elapsed).

  • Page 85: Drum Common General

    Drum Common General (PAGES 1 to 2) For Drum Voices, there are two Common General parameters, shown below. 1. Name The parameters and settings are the same as for Normal Voices. Details are given on Page 71. 2. OrgKt (Original Kit) This selects the Original Kit (the Wave set in which a different sound is assigned to each key).
  • Page 86 5-1. RxNoteOff (Receive Note Off) 5-2. RxNote On (Receive Note On) RxNoteOff RxNote On PAGE PART ELEM PAGE PART OCTAVE OCTAVE ❏ Settings: off, on ■ RxNoteOff Select whether MIDI Note Off messages are received by each Drum Key. ■ RxNote On Select whether MIDI Note On messages are received by each Drum Key.

  • Page 87: Voice Job

    9. ReverbSend Determines the send level of the Reverb Effect. ReverbSend PAGE PART ELEM OCTAVE ❏ Settings: 0 ~ 127 10. ChorusSend Determines the send level of the Chorus Effect. ChorusSend PAGE PART ELEM OCTAVE ❏ Settings: 0 ~ 127 Voice Job You can perform various operations (Jobs) in the Voice Job mode.
  • Page 88 1. Init (Initialize) You can reset (initialize) all parameters of a Voice to their default settings. You can also selectively initialize certain parameters, such as Common settings, settings for each Element/Drum Key, and so on. Note that this does not return the Voice to its original state prior to editing.

  • Page 89: Voice Store

    When you perform this, the settings for the destination Voice will be overwritten. Important data should always be backed up to computer, Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 or some other storage device. 1Press the [STORE] button after editing a Voice.

  • Page 90: Utility Mode

    The Utility mode contains eight parameter pages, including global settings for the entire S03 system, as well as certain controller settings. n For instructions on how to enter the Utility mode, see page 28. n MIDI settings are made from the MIDI mode (page 93). n Refer to the Function Tree chart (page 20) or the Parameter Table (page 22).
  • Page 91 easy This curve is also designed to increase the volume level with a softer playing style. However, the volume level is stable in all registers since the velocity curve in the mid range is close to Normal. Volume Keyboard playing strength wide A softer playing style lowers the volume level and a stronger playing style increases the volume level.

  • Page 92: Utility Job

    7. AC1 CC No (AC1 Control Change Number) In the Voice mode, this determines which Control Change number is assigned to the AC1 (Assignable Controller 1). AC1 CC No PAGE PART ELEM OCTAVE ❏ Settings: 0~95 n For details about Assignable Controller 1, see page 66. n The AC1 CC No parameter in the Multi mode is set in the Multi Part Edit mode (page 66).

  • Page 93: Midi Mode

    The MIDI mode contains seven parameter pages, including global settings for the entire S03 system, as well as certain controller settings. n For instructions on how to enter the MIDI mode, see page 28. n Refer to the Function Tree chart (page 20) or the Parameter Table (page 22).
  • Page 94 3. Rcv Ch (Voice Mode MIDI Receive Channel) Set the MIDI Receive channel for using the S03 (in the Voice mode) with an external sequencer, computer and so on, and for using it as a MIDI tone generator. Rcv Ch omni PAGE PART...

  • Page 95: Appendix

    Appendix MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with each other, by sending and receiving compatible Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other types of MIDI data, or messages. The S03 can control a MIDI device by transmitting note related data and various types of controller data.

  • Page 96: Channel Messages

    MIDI Messages Transmitted/ Received by the S03 MIDI messages can be divided into two groups: Channel messages and System messages. Below is an explanation of the various types of MIDI messages which the S03 can receive/transmit. CHANNEL MESSAGES Channel messages are the data related to the performance on the keyboard for the specific channel.
  • Page 97 Harmonic Content (Control #071) Messages which adjust the filter resonance set for each voice. The value set here is an offset value which will be added to or subtracted from the voice data. Higher values will result in a more characteristic, resonant sound.

  • Page 98: Program Change

    RPN (Registered Parameter Number)LSB (Control #100) RPN (Registered Parameter Number)MSB (Control #101) Messages which offset, or add or subtract values from a Part’s pitch bend sensitivity, tuning, or other parameter settings. First send the RPN MSB and RPN LSB to specify the parameter which is to be controlled.

  • Page 99: System Messages

    SYSTEM MESSAGES System messages are the data related to the overall system of the device. ■ System Exclusive Messages System Exclusive messages control various functions of the S03, including master volume and master tuning, tone generator mode, effect type and various other parameters.

  • Page 100: Display Messages

    !BatteryLo ...The memory-backup battery is low; memory cannot be backed up. Store the necessary data to a MIDI data storage device such as Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, and have the battery changed by your local Yamaha dealer or any other...

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The following table provides troubleshooting hints and page references for some common problems. Most problems may be simply the result of incorrect settings. Before calling for professional service, refer to the troubleshooting advice below to see if you can find and correct the cause of the problem. In particular, when you have trouble getting sound out of the S03, check the points below as you try to pinpoint the cause of the trouble.
  • Page 102 Relevant Global Settings of the S03 (UTILITY or MIDI) ● Have the MIDI receive channels been set correctly? (Pages 61 and 94) ● Has the Local switch been set to off? (Page 93) ● Has the HOST SELECT switch (page 10) been set appropriately? (Pages 12 to 14) ●...
  • Page 103 Sound is choppy and intermittent. ● Has the maximum polyphony been exceeded? (Page 18) Only one note sounds at a time. ● Has the Mono/Poly parameter been set to “mono”? (Pages 61 and 71) No effects are applied. ● Has the V EfBypass (Voice Effect Bypass) been set to off? (Page 92) ●...
  • Page 104 Cannot receive bulk data. ● Has the Device Number parameter been set correctly? When receiving data with the S03’s Bulk Dump function, you must set the S03 to the same device number as that specified on the transmitting device. (Page 93) ●...

  • Page 105: Specifications

    CONTROLLER, FOOT SWITCH, TO HOST, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU LCD (Back Lit) Yamaha AC adaptor PA-3C (included)* * May not be included in your area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer. 7W (120V), 7.5W (230V) OUTPUT: +9 ±2dbm (10k ohms), PHONES: +0 ±2dbm (33 ohms) 976 (W) x 285 (D) x 87 (H) mm Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only.

  • Page 106: Index

    Symbols [+]/[–] buttons (The Controls & Connectors) ...8 [+]/[–] buttons (Basic Operations) ...30 [ ▲ ]/[ ▼ ] buttons (Basic Operations) ...30 [ ▲ ]/[ ▼ ] buttons (The Controls & Connectors) ...9 [E]/[F] buttons (Basic Operations) ...30 [E]/[F] buttons (The Controls & Connectors) ...9 About EG Rate and Time (Voice Mode) ...52 About MIDI ...95 About the Modes ...19...
  • Page 107 FEGAtkVel (FEG Attack Velocity) ...80 FEGDcy1L (FEG Decay 1 Level) ...79 FEGDcy1R (FEG Decay 1 Rate) ...79 FEGDcy2R (FEG Decay 2 Rate) ...79 FEGHoldR (FEG Hold Rate) ...79 FEGInitL (FEG Initial Level) ...79 FEGOthVel (FEG Other Velocity) ...80 FEGRelL (FEG Release Level) ...79 FEGRelR (FEG Release Rate) ...79 FEGSclSens (FEG Scale Sensitivity) ...79 FEGSusL (FEG Sustain Level) ...79...
  • Page 108 Performing Live While Playing Back a Song File ...40 PHONES jack ...10 PITCH (Basics) ...50 Pitch Bend Range ...65, 72 PITCH bend wheel (The Controls & Connectors) ...8 Pitch Bend Wheel (Using Controllers) ...44 Pitch Coarse ...86 Pitch Envelope Generator (Basics) ...50 Pitch Envelope Generator Settings ...75 Pitch LFO Delay ...83 Pitch LFO Fade Time ...83...
  • Page 109 MEMO...
  • Page 110 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
  • Page 111 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 112 Yamaha Web Site (English only) http://www.yamahasynth.com Yamaha Manual Library http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2001 Yamaha Corporation V654540 404MWCP2.3-03C0 This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. Printed in Japan...

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