Breath Controller; Midi Connections - Yamaha VL-1m Owner's Manual

Breath Controller

If you will be using the VL1-m with a keyboard, a breath controller is an essential
expressive tool — both for realistic expression with wind-instrument voices and unprec-
edented expressive control with string voices. Plug an optional Yamaha BC2 or BC1
Breath Controller into the front-panel breath controller jack. If the controlling MIDI
keyboard has a breath controller jack, it might be more convenient to plug the breath
contoller in there rather than directly into the VL1-m. The Breath Controller is ideal for
controlling parameters that would normally be affected by a wind player's breath: dynam-
ics, timbre, pitch, and others.
Once you've set up your system and begin playing, refer to "Breath Controller
Calibration" on page 28 for instructions on calibrating your Breath Controller for opti-
mum control precision and ease.
NOTES
with the VL1-m, the appropriate breath-control data will be transmitted from the
wind controller to the VL1-m via the MIDI interface, and no other breath
controller will be necessary.
For more information on Breath Controller setup and operation, see the
instructions packed with the supplied BC2 Breath Controller.

MIDI Connections

The VL1-m can be used with virtually any type of MIDI controller: keyboard, wind
controller, sequencer, computer-based MIDI software, etc. To ensure reliable error-free
transfer of MIDI data always use high-quality MIDI cables obtained from your Yamaha
dealer or music equipment store. Also avoid MIDI cables that are longer than about 15
meters, since cables longer than this can pick up noise which can cause data errors.
The VL1-m MIDI transmit channel, receive channel, local on/off, and device
number parameters are available in the utility mode "MIDI Setting" page described on
page 154 of the Feature Reference manual. Make sure these parameters are set to match
the corresponding settings of the MIDI controller used with the VL1-m.
The VL1-m transmits and receives the following MIDI data:
Note
Control Change
Aftertouch
Pitch Bend
Program Change
Bulk
Getting Started Setting Up
If you will be using a MIDI Wind Controller such as the Yamaha WX11
The played note(s) and velocity value.
Modulation wheel, breath controller, foot controller, footswitch, and
other controller data.
Keyboard aftertouch pressure.
Pitch bend wheel position.
Voice numbers from 1 to 128.
Voice and system data transmitted in the form of "bulk dumps".
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