Connecting To A Computer - Yamaha Tyros2 Owner's Manual

Quick Guide

Connecting to a Computer

By connecting a computer, you can
transfer data between the Tyros2 and
the computer via MIDI, and use the
computer to control, edit and organize
data on the Tyros2. For example, you
can use the included Voice Editor pro-
gram to edit the Tyros2's custom
voices. There is also software on our
website that lets you use your com-
puter to manage files in the USER/USB/
HD (optional) drive.
■ What you can do with a computer
● Manage files in the Tyros2 using software which is available for free download on the Tyros2 website.
● Create Custom Voices using the Voice Editor software on the included CD-ROM.
● Record performance data (1-16 channels) using the Tyros2 style playback to a computer running sequence
software, such as XGworks. After recording, you can edit the data with the computer, then play it back using
the Tyros2's tone generator.
CAUTION
Precautions when using the [USB TO HOST] terminal
When connecting the computer to the [USB TO HOST] terminal, make sure to observe the following
points. Failing to do so risks freezing the computer and corrupting or losing data. If the computer or the
instrument freezes, turn the power to the instrument off and restart the computer.
• Before connecting the computer to the [USB TO HOST] terminal, exit from any power-saving
mode of the computer (such as suspended, sleep, standby), quit any open application soft-
ware, and turn off the power to the instrument.
• Execute the following before turning the power to the instrument off or unplugging the USB
cable to/from the instrument/computer.
• Quit any open application software on the computer.
• Make sure that data is not being transmitted from the instrument. (Data is transmitted
only by playing notes on the keyboard or playing back a song.)
• While a USB device is connected to the instrument, you should wait for six seconds or
more between these operations: When turning the power of the instrument off then on
again, or when alternately connecting/disconnecting the USB cable.
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Tyros2
USB
B type
A type
USB cable
NOTE
• There are two ways to connect the
Tyros2 to a computer: MIDI cable
and USB cable. In the following
instructions, we'll use a USB
cable.