Yamaha Electone STAGEA ELS-01C Owner's Manual page 34

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Voice Edit (page 127)
34 ELS-01/01C/01X Owner's Manual
AWM Voices and VA Voices
The ELS-01C/01X features two different types of Voices: AWM (Advanced Wave
Memory) and VA (Virtual Acoustic).
VA Voices are available only on the Lead Voice 2 section while AWM Voices are
available on all sections except Lead Voice 2.
AWM is a synthesis system based on sampled waves, or audio recordings of actual
instruments. AWM Voices uses multiple samples, so that they sound like a real
instrument.
On the other hand, VA synthesis applies sophisticated computer-based "physical
modeling" technology to musical sound synthesis. VA Voices in this Electone offer
many advantages in terms of musical performance, not just in terms of sound, but also
in terms of the behavior that makes acoustic instruments so musical.
Driver – generates physical energy
Mouthpiece
Embouchure
Bow
VA synthesis simulates the very complex vibrations, resonances, reflections and other
acoustic phenomena that occur in an actual wind or string instrument.
Notes on VA Voices
Since the VA Voices have unique sonic characteristics and are closer in behavior to
acoustic instruments than the AWM Voices, you should observe the following
precautions when playing VA Voices.
• Some Voices may produce unexpected or unnatural sounds when played outside
(higher or lower than) the recommended note range (pages 32 and 33).
• Pitch change may not be smooth on some Voices when Horizontal Touch is applied.
• Portamento (Lead Slide) effects may not be smooth on some Voices.
• Keep in mind that playing legato or trills may not produce any sound.
Pipe/strings – simulates resonation
Calculates the
speed of the
resonated air
Single-ended pipe
(saxophone)
Double-ended pipe
(flute)
Strings