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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Special Message Section
Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety mark- Warning: ings and instructions that accompany the accessory product. -
Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distrib- users manual, may cause interference harmful to the opera- uted by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc.,... -
Page 4: Precautions
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. radiators. Also, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service cord, or place heavy objects on it. personnel. -
Page 5: Saving Data
Yamaha may from time to time update firmware of the product and the other associated software without notice for improvement. We recommend that you check our web site for the latest releases and upgrade your firmware of the MX49/MX61 or the associated software. -
Page 6: Introduction
• Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer. • Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software. -
Page 7: Using The Mx49/Mx61 Manual
PDF documents on the bundled CD-ROM. Owner’s Manual (hardcopy booklet) Describes how to set up your MX49/MX61 and how to perform basic operations. This is the document you should read first when you start playing and using the MX49/MX61. -
Page 8: Mx49/Mx61 Main Features
Highly portable, with easy-to-carry design This instrument can go virtually wherever you go, thanks to its light weight and compact size. The MX49 is designed slim and trim, so that it easily fits on your desk or in front of your computer. The MX61 has a indented handle at the bottom, allowing you to easily carry it with one hand. -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Loading the settings from a USB flash memory ..36 Connecting an external MIDI instrument ....37 Playing the Voices..........18 Controlling the MX49/MX61 from an external MIDI Selecting a Voice for Part 1........18 keyboard or synthesizer........... 37 Selecting a Voice for Part 2........19 Controlling an external MIDI keyboard or synthesizer Combining Voices (Layer) ........ -
Page 10: Controls And Functions
Controls and Functions Front Panel (The illustration is of the MX49; however, the controls and terminals of the MX61 are the same.) [MASTER VOLUME] knob (page 14) OCTAVE [-]/[+] buttons (page 24) Adjusts the volume of the overall sound. Use these buttons to change the note range of the keyboard. - Page 11 Voice Category button (page 18) Selects a Voice category for Part 1/Part2. [EXIT] button The menus and displays of the MX49/MX61 are [PART SELECT] button organized according to a hierarchical structure. Press Calls up the display from which you can select a Part this button to exit from the current display and return to from Parts 1 –...
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Page 12: Rear Panel
USB cable and allows you to transfer MIDI data and audio data between the devices. For information about the Port handled by the MX49/MX61, refer to the “Reference Manual” PDF document. The USB [TO DEVICE] terminal is used to connect this instrument to a USB flash memory via a USB cable. -
Page 13: Setting Up
When turning the power off: First, turn the power of the connected powered speakers CAUTION off, then turn the power of the MX49/MX61 off with the Even when the power of this instrument is in the Standby (Standby/On) switch. status, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. -
Page 14: Auto Power Off Function
Owner’s Manual to turn off the power to The MX49/MX61 features a variety of Demo Songs, the instrument and the connected devices, in order to showcasing its dynamic sound and sophisticated protect the devices from damage. -
Page 15: Resetting User Memory To The Initial Factory Settings
User Memory). This could also result in the instrument not being able to start up properly, even when turning the power on next time. Press [EXIT] several times to return to the top display. MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 16: Basic Operation And Displays
The icon displayed to the left of number indicates that other items are available up (s) or down (a) in the list. Other selected item(s) available further down Other selected items available either up or down Other selected item(s) available further up MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 17: Selecting A Page
Voices and Performances. First, move the cursor to the desired location in the name with the Cursor [ ]/ [ ] buttons, and select the character by using the [DATA] dial or the [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons. Common*Name *******[Simple*Bld] Selected location flashes MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 18: Quick Guide
Quick Guide Playing the Voices Selecting a Voice for Part 1 The MX49/MX61 consists of 16 Parts. Voices, which are The Voices of the MX49/MX61 are conveniently divided the basic sounds and building blocks of the MX49/MX61, into specific categories, each based on a general are assigned to each Part. -
Page 19: Selecting A Voice For Part 2
If the Knob [A] value has brackets, rotating Knob [A] will Arpeggio playback at any time, press [ARP]. To not change the value until displayed value is reached. enable the Arpeggio function again, press [ARP] so that the lamp lights. MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 20: Playing Separate Voices With Your Left And Right Hands (Split)
NOTE To change the Voice for Part 1, press the Cursor [ ] button to select Part 1, then use the Category buttons and the [DATA] dial to select a different Voice. MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 21: Changing The Tonal Qualities Of The Voice With The Controllers
Three functions are assigned to each Knob, controllers alternatively selected via the [KNOB FUNCTION] button. The MX49/MX61 features various controllers which let Press [KNOB FUNCTION] repeatedly if you change the sound of the instrument in real time. necessary, so that the lamp corresponding to These include the Knobs, Pitch Bend Wheel, and the desired functions lights. -
Page 22: External Controllers
“Sustain” for Part 2 to off as follows. Select “02:Part” by pressing the Cursor [ ] [EDIT] Select “02:Part” [ENTER] button, then press [ENTER]. [KEYBOARD] (2) Select “04:Receive Switch” [ENTER] “Sustain” = “off” EDIT 02:Part MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 23: Changing The Arpeggio Tempo
“Synthesizer Parameter Manual” PDF document. If desired, play back the Arpeggio for Part 2 as well as Part 1. Part01*Arp*Select Press [KEYBOARD] (2) (similar to step 4 above), then execute from steps 5 to 8 again. Hold=******on MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 24: Keyboard Octave/Transpose Settings
The selected Performance number is shown in the [PERFORMANCE NUMBER] display. Performance Select display Performance*Select 001(A01):MXCategory Performance Performance Performance name number group NOTE For a detailed list of all Performances, see the “Performance List” of the “Data List” PDF document. MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 25: Playing Back Rhythm Patterns
Performances, simultaneously Patterns hold down [SHIFT] and use the [DATA] dial or [INC/ YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons. The MX49/MX61 features a wide variety of Rhythm Patterns. An appropriate Rhythm Pattern is assigned to Play the keyboard. each Performance. -
Page 26: Changing The Rhythm Pattern Type And Sound
You can set additional parameters related to the Rhythm Pattern in other pages. For details about these parameters, see the “Reference Manual” PDF document. When you have finished making the desired Rhythm Pattern settings, press [ ] (Stop) to stop the Rhythm Pattern. MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 27: Playing The Keyboard Along With Songs
Press [EXT. SONG]. along with Songs MIDI data and audio data contained in the USB flash memory can be played back as a “Song” on the MX49/ MX61. Press the Cursor [ ] button repeatedly if MIDI and audio data... -
Page 28: Playing Back Audio Data Of The Usb Flash Memory
Compatible USB devices Only USB memory devices of the flash-memory Current elapsed time of audio data (in minutes and seconds) variety can be used with the MX49/MX61. Furthermore, the instrument does not necessarily SONG***********00:00 support all commercially available USB flash memories, nor can Yamaha guarantee operation of **File=BACK_001.WAV... -
Page 29: Playing Back Song Data Of A Portable Music Player
Rear Panel Press the Cursor [ ] button if necessary to select “01: Common,” then press [ENTER]. The Performance Common Edit display is called up. 1/8" stereo-mini cable EDIT 01:Common Portable music player, etc. MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... - Page 30 (page 33). After storing, this indication will be gone. Press the Cursor [ ] button to call up the 2nd page, then rotate the [DATA] dial to select a preset for the effect parameters of the selected effect type. MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual...
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Page 31: Changing The Insertion Effect Of The Voice (Voice Edit)
You can also change Parts by pressing a numbered NOTE This instrument features four Insertion Effects, which Category button on the Insertion effect display of Voice can be applied to up to four Parts of the Performance. Edit. Part01*Play*Mode d **********InsSw=*on MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 32: Changing The Controller Set For The Voice (Voice Edit)
This provides a quick confirmation that the Voice assigned to a Part has been modified but not yet stored. When you want to store the current status, execute the Voice Store function (page 33). After storing, this indication disappears. MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 33: Storing A Voice (Voice Store)
[DEC/NO]. Press [INC/YES]. **Are*you*sure?*** The Voice data is stored, and operation returns to the e****[NO]/[YES]**** Part Edit display. To return to the top display, press [EXIT] several times. To cancel the Store operation, press [DEC/NO]. **Are*you*sure?*** e****[NO]/[YES]**** MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 34: Changing Voices Smoothly While Performing
[DATA] dial to select the Voice from the current Voice category. AP*:*001:CncrtGrand 000123456789 tyuiop@ NOTE You can also edit other Part parameters in the 3rd or subsequent pages. For details about each parameter, see the “Reference Manual” PDF document. MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 35: Making Global System Settings (Utility Settings)
USB flash memory will be formatted to MS-DOS or Windows format. The formatted device may not be compatible with other devices, such as a Mac computer UTILITY*General or digital camera. d*****LCD*Contrast=5 Press [STORE]. All Utility settings are stored. MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 36: Saving Settings To Usb Flash Memory
The file is saved to the USB flash memory. To cancel Performance data only (Performance). the Save operation, press [EXIT] while the “Now saving...” message is still displayed. FILE*Load **Are*you*sure?*** Type=****Performance e****[NO]/[YES]**** Press [EXIT] several times to exit from the File display. MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 37: Connecting An External Midi Instrument
The data is loaded from the USB flash memory. To cancel the Load operation, press [EXIT] while the Here, we’ll use an external keyboard or synthesizer to “Now loading...” message is still displayed. remotely select and play the Voices of the MX49/MX61. **Are*you*sure?*** e****[NO]/[YES]**** MIDI [IN] Press [EXIT] repeatedly if necessary to exit from the File display. -
Page 38: Controlling An External Midi Keyboard Or Synthesizer From The Mx49/Mx61
The MIDI Receive channels for Parts 1 – 16 of the The MIDI Receive channels for Parts 1 – 16 of the MX49/MX61 are fixed to 1 – 16. Make sure to match MX49/MX61 are fixed to 1 – 16. Make sure to match... -
Page 39: Appendix
A file having the same name as the one you are about to save already exists. File not found. The file of the specified type cannot be found. Illegal file name. The specified file name is invalid. Try entering a different name. MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... - Page 40 Appears when the current being drawn by the USB flash memory exceeds the level supported by exceeded. this instrument. USB transmission error. An error occurred while communicating with a USB flash memory. Utility stored. The Utility settings have been stored. MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual...
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Page 41: Troubleshooting
No sound? Wrong sound? When a problem like this occurs, please check the following points before assuming that the product is faulty. Many problems can be solved by executing the Factory Set operation (page 15), after backing up your data to an USB flash memory (page 36). If the problem persists, consult your Yamaha dealer. No Sound. - Page 42 The Edit Indicator appears, even when parameters are not being edited. Keep in mind that even though the Edit mode is not active, simply moving a Knob or playing back the MIDI data of the USB flash memory may cause the Edit Indicator to appear. MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual...
- Page 43 Is the USB flash memory being used write protected? (Write-protect should be set to off for saving data.) Is the USB flash memory being used properly formatted? [FILE] Select “05:Format” [ENTER] [INC/YES] MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual...
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Page 44: Specifications
Parameter Manual, and Data List), DVD-ROM x 1 (containing DAW software) Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. -
Page 45: Index
Quick Reset function ............18, 39 [INC/YES] button ............... 11, 16 Initial factory settings .............. 15 Inputting characters ..............17 Reverb ..................29 Insertion Effect ................ 31 Rhythm Pattern ................25 Invert function ................. 39 [RHYTHM PATTERN] button ..........11, 26 MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual... - Page 46 Utility settings ................35 Voice ..................18 Voice Category ............... 18 Voice Category button ............11, 18 Voice Edit ................31, 32 Voice Store ................33 Volume ..................14 WAV Volume ................28 Wave file ................. 27 MX49/MX61 Owner’s Manual...
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