Stereo Sound System; Midi Connections - Yamaha VL-7 Owner's Manual

Getting Started

Stereo Sound System

The VL7 voices and effects are designed to sound their best in stereo, so you should
always use a stereo sound system to appreciate the full impact of the VL7 voices and
expressive features. The VL7 OUTPUT L and R jacks can be connected directly to musical
instrument amplifiers designed for keyboard use, or to the line inputs of a mixing console. It
is also possible to connect the VL7 outputs directly to the inputs of a multitrack or stereo tape
recorder.
The normal output level and impedance of the VL7 outputs are 2.5
10 k .
NOTES
be switched to monaural — the same signal appears at the L and R outputs —
by using the Output parameter described on page 152 of the Feature Reference
manual.
Make sure that both the VL7 and your sound system are turned OFF when
making connections.

MIDI Connections

Like any other MIDI instrument the VL7 can be used with MIDI tone generators,
sequencers, computer software, and controllers for virtually unlimited system expansion
and control capability. You might, for example, like to control it from a Yamaha wind
controller such as the WX11 rather than the keyboard for even more realistic wind-
instrument feel and expression.
To ensure reliable error-free transmission 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 VL7 MIDI transmit channel, receive channel, local on/off, and device number
parameters are available in the utility mode "MIDI Setting" page described on page 153
of the Feature Reference manual. Make sure these parameters are set to match the corre-
sponding settings of the external MIDI device(s) used with the VL7.
The VL7 transmits and receives the following MIDI data:
Note
Control Change
Program Change
Aftertouch
Pitch Bend
Bulk
Setting Up
If you need to drive a mono amp or other device the VL7 output can
The played key(s) and velocity value.
Modulation wheel, foot controller, breath controller, and other controller
data.
Voice numbers from 1 to 64.
Keyboard aftertouch pressure.
Pitch bend wheel position.
Voice and system parameters transmitted in the form of "bulk dumps."
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2 dBm and