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ELS-01/01C/01X Version 1.8
New Functions
Yamaha has updated the firmware of ELS-01/01C/01X from Version 1.7 to
Version 1.8. This version provides additional functions and has some changed
LCDs.
This manual provides instructions for the new and updated functions based on
Chapter 7, "Music Data Recorder," in the ELS-01/01C v1.7 Manual (including
typeU).
Please replace Chapter 7 in your Owner's Manual with this manual.
The LCD screenshots in this manual are taken from the ELS-01/01C typeU.
New and updated functions in Music Data Recorder.
• Enhancements to the Copy function
The new Copy function can copy individual folders/media as well as
individual songs (pages 34 – 36).
• Added a Search function for songs/folders
Added a [SEARCH] button in the display, and the search can detect the
desired song/folder by using keywords (pages 12 – 14).
ELS-01/01C/01X Version 1.8 New Functions
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  • Page 1 ELS-01/01C/01X Version 1.8 New Functions Yamaha has updated the firmware of ELS-01/01C/01X from Version 1.7 to Version 1.8. This version provides additional functions and has some changed LCDs. This manual provides instructions for the new and updated functions based on Chapter 7, “Music Data Recorder,”...
  • Page 2 ELS-01/01C/01X Version 1.8 New Functions...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Music Data Recorder (MDR) The Music Data Recorder (M.D.R.) is a sophisticated recording system built into the Electone that lets you record your performances and Registration settings to a USB flash memory or other external media. If you install the optional floppy disk drive such as the UD-FD01 to the Electone, you can record your performances/settings to floppy disks.
  • Page 4: Using The Lcd Display

    Using the LCD Display The M.D.R. display consists of two display pages: the SONG Page and the TOOLS Page. In the SONG Page, you can select a song, then play it back or record it. The TOOLS Page has a variety of song utility operations, such as copy, delete, rename, etc. Pressing the [SONG] or [TOOLS] button at the top right of the display switches between the SONG Page and the TOOLS Page.
  • Page 5: Song Control

    6 IN Selects the next lower (or deeper) layer folder or media. For example, when “USB 01:/ Folder1/” (Folder1 in the USB flash memory) is selected, pressing the [IN] button selects “USB 01:/Folder1/SONG/” (the SONG folder contained in Folder1 of the USB flash memory).
  • Page 6: Song Icons

    If media cannot be found: Press the button until the button is grayed out. The Media List will be displayed. If there are more than five media selections, scroll through the display with the Scroll buttons (page 4) to display the desired media.
  • Page 7 Media Contents: Folders, Songs, and Files Folders: A folder is a storage location in the media, used to organize multiple songs in groups. If you’ve saved hundreds of songs to a USB flash memory, it may be difficult to find the desired song quickly. Organizing your songs in folders, with similar songs grouped together (for example, according to genre or tempo), makes it easier to find the songs you want.
  • Page 8: Precautions When Using The Usb To Device Terminal

    The instrument does not necessarily support all commercially • If you intend to connect two or three devices at the same time available USB devices. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of to a terminal, you should use a self-powered USB hub device.
  • Page 9: Handling The Floppy Disk Drive (Fdd) And Floppy Disks

    Follow the important precautions below. • To maintain the disk drive in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that you use a commercially-available dry-type head cleaning disk to clean the head about once a month. Ask ■...
  • Page 10: Formatting External Media

    flash memory device, please Formatting erases all the data in the media and makes it ready to record. The data consult your Yamaha dealer, erased by formatting will be lost permanently. Check whether or not the media or an authorized Yamaha distributor for advice, or see contains any important data you wish to keep before executing the operation.
  • Page 11: Selecting A Song

    Selecting a Song In the M.D.R. display, you can select a blank song to which you want to record your performance or save the Registration settings, or you can select a desired song for playback. In the M.D.R. display, songs in the currently selected media are displayed. First call up the desired media (and folder, if necessary) in the display, then select the desired song.
  • Page 12: Search A Song

    Reference Pages About the [SETTINGS] button Playing Back the Selected Pressing the button calls up a display of the currently selected song, Part(s) (page 28) letting you confirm the tempo and parts that are played when playing the song. Changing the Tempo (page When playing back the song (by pressing the [F] (Play) button), only those parts that are set to “PLAY”...
  • Page 13 Press the [SEARCH] button in the display. NOTE Previous searched data can be shown on the display. However, the data does not appear if you’ve turned off the power, removed the media or saved the song after performing the search operation.
  • Page 14 Confirm the detected folder/song name. Detected number Detected folder/song list Displayed data number Press the desired folder/song. The display will automatically exit from the SEARCH display and the selected folder/song appears. If nothing is detected, try the search again by using another name (see step 4 above). ELS-01/01C/01X Version 1.8 New Functions...
  • Page 15: Recording

    Recording Recording your performance ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Set the desired Registrations on the Electone.
  • Page 16: Re-Recording (Retry)

    Re-recording (Retry) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● If you make a mistake during recording, you can re-record the song from the beginning.
  • Page 17 The following setting lets you record only Lower Keyboard and Pedalboard parts. NOTE You should also set the Control button to “REC,” in order to record Registration changes and expression pedal operation. Press the [F] (Play) button, and start playing after the hourglass icon disappears.
  • Page 18: Punch-In Recording

    Punch-in Recording ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● This lets you re-record a specific phrase or section which you don’t want to use, either that of a specific part(s) or all parts.
  • Page 19 Press the [CHANGE NAME] button. The following display appears. Move the cursor to the desired point by using the [E][F] buttons in the display or the Data Control dial. Cursor DATA CONTROL Select the desired character type: alphabet, upper or lowercase, NOTE or symbol.
  • Page 20 To delete the entered character: Move the cursor to the character you want to delete. Cursor DATA CONTROL Press the [DELETE] button at the bottom right in the display. The character is deleted. To convert into kanji (Japanese language): This applies only if you are using the (Kana-Kan) button in Japanese.
  • Page 21: Saving Registrations As Registration Data (File)

    Saving Registrations as Registration Data (File) You can also record Registrations by themselves, without recording a performance. Bulk data, including Registration Memory and Registration Shift settings, Rhythm Patterns (User rhythms) Rhythm Sequence data, and User Voices, are also saved in the operation.
  • Page 22: Replacing Registrations

    Press the [SAVE] button. The Registration data will be added. When you play back this song, the top Registration bank in this display will be loaded to the Electone. You can also change the order of the Registration bank. See page 23. Replacing Registrations ●...
  • Page 23: Next Regist (Registration) Settings (Changing The Order Of The Registration Data)

    Next Regist (Registration) Settings (Changing the order of the Registration data) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● When playing back a song which uses more than 16 Registration numbers, you can use two or more Registration banks saved in a single song and recall them one by one as you play the song.
  • Page 24 1 Registration Data List From this list, select the Registration you want to move, copy or delete. The selected Registration is highlighted in orange. When more than five Registration banks are saved in the song, a scroll button is available for scrolling through the Registration Data List.
  • Page 25: Recalling Recorded Registrations

    Recalling Recorded Registrations Registrations (and bulk data) recorded to song numbers can be easily loaded back to the Electone by the following procedure. The M.D.R. independently recalls the following five types of data: • REGIST • USER VOICE • K.B.P. •...
  • Page 26 This is “Protected Song.” Protected songs can be saved to a USB flash memory confirmed by Yamaha. The protected song can be played back as well as the song you created, but it cannot be converted to XG format, or EL format.
  • Page 27: Playing Back A Song

    Playing Back a Song The M.D.R. enables you to play back commercially available XG-compatible song data and MIDI data created with a computer as well as songs recorded on the Electone itself. Select the song to be played back. For details on selecting a song, see page 11. Press the [F] (Play) button in the display to load the Registration data.
  • Page 28: Playing Back The Selected Part(S)

    Playing Back the Selected Part(s) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● You can also play back selected parts of your recorded performance, while other parts are temporarily turned off.
  • Page 29: Fast Forward, Rewind And Pause

    Fast Forward, Rewind and Pause ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Fast Forward and Rewind: During playback, press the [H] (Fast forward) button or [G] (Rewind) button and hold it down until the time reaches the desired position.
  • Page 30: Repeat Playback

    To reset the changed tempo: Use the TEMPO [RESET] button in the display to reset the tempo to its original value (100%). Repeat Playback ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● This feature allows you to repeatedly play back either all songs on a folder or only one specific song.
  • Page 31 Press the REPEAT button to select the repeat mode. Each press of the button switches the mode. REPEAT button SINGLE Repeats the currently selected song again and again. Repeats all songs in the currently selected folder in order. RANDOM Repeats all songs in the currently selected folder randomly. Cancels repeat playback.
  • Page 32: Displaying The Score

    Displaying the Score The M.D.R. display can display a music notation (score) of the performance data recorded to media. You can change the size and the number of staffs to be displayed. While a song is being played back, the cursor moves according to the performance and the pages are automatically turned.
  • Page 33: Changing The Score Contents And Settings

    Changing the score contents and settings ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The Score Settings Display lets you choose the contents to be displayed.
  • Page 34: Other Functions (Tools)

    Other Functions (Tools) The TOOLS Page in the M.D.R. display has many functions, such as song copy, song delete, etc. Song Copy NOTE ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● This function lets you copy a folder/song.
  • Page 35 Press the [COPY] button in the display to call up the Copy To Display. (If necessary) Change the destination. For details on changing the destination, see page 11. Never attempt to eject the media or turn the power off during copying (or moving a protected song).
  • Page 36 To copy a song from USB flash memory to another: It is recommended that you use connect both media (source and destination) to the USB TO DEVICE terminal. However, if there are not enough terminals available, you can copy a song by following the procedure below. The folder copy can not be executed in this procedure.
  • Page 37: Song Delete

    Song Delete ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● You can delete the data of one song.
  • Page 38: Converting To Xg

    Converting to XG ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● This function allows you to convert the ELS-01/01C song data to XG format data.
  • Page 39: Converting Els Format To El

    Drive the EL-900, to the ELS-01/01C format, and save it to a USB flash memory confirmed by Yamaha. You’ll need to install the optional floppy disk drive such as UD-FD01. NOTE Depending on the original song, the sound or tempo of the converted song may differ...
  • Page 40: Checking The Remaining Memory

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