Yamaha CP5, CP50 Pre-Amplifier Block

Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50

Reference

Left & Right Parts

[VOICE]

[PRE-AMP]

[MOD-FX]

[PWR-AMP] (CP5 only)

[LEFT1]/[LEFT2]/[RIGHT1]/

[RIGHT2] (CP5)

[LEFT]/[RIGHT] (CP50)

[COMMON]

Song Setting Area

[SONG SETTING]

[RECORD]

TRACK Part

[TRACK]

MIC INPUT Part

[MIC INPUT] (CP5 only)

Settings for All Parts

[REVERB]

Settings for All Performances

[MASTER COMPRESSOR]

[UTILITY]

[FILE]

Appendix

13 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual

NOTE Piano types marked with an asterisk (*) can have their tuning adjusted by setting the TunCrv parameter (Tuning Curve)

to “stretch” (page 44).

Pre-Amplifier Block

The Pre-Amplifier block has an effect on the sound only when a voice from the PIANO or E.PIANO

category has been selected for the part in question. In such a case, furthermo re, a unique set of

parameters specifically for the selected type of piano will be made available in this block.

Configuring Pre-Amplifier Block Parameters

Pre-Amplifier block parameters are chosen automatically based on the type of piano voice selected

so that the sound of that voice can be perfectly adjusted. For this reason, the parameters displayed

will vary from voice to voice. In the following table, you will find a description of all of this block’s

parameters in alphabetic order.

DX Woody With its rich, woody body, the DX Woody voice delivers a mellower electric-piano sound.

DX FTine Recreating a classic voice from the DX electric piano, the DX FTine shows off the characteristic

attack sound of this instrument.

DX 7 II With the body portion of the sound changing in response to how you play, the DX 7 II will allow you

to experience the wonderful richness of expression for which the DX electric piano was renowned.

DX Mellow The DX Mellow voice is gentle and well suited to ballads; however, powerful playing will still pro-

duce a much harder sound.

DX Crisp Although relatively full-bodied, the DX Crisp remains highly present within an ensemble thanks to its

unique attack sound.

Edit Sequence Press and hold the [PRE-AMP] button (for at least one second)  Navigate to the

required page using the [ PAGE] and [PAGE ] buttons  Turn Knobs 1 to 3

On-screen name

(and full name) Associated voices Description

BBass CP80, CP88, 71Rd I,

73Rd I, 75Rd I, 78Rd II,

Dyno, 69Wr, and 77Wr

This parameter is used to adjust the volume of the

low-frequency component.

Brill. (Brilliance) CP80 and CP88 This parameter is used to adjust the brightness of

the sounds produced.

DDampReso

(Damper Resonance

Level)

CF Grand and S6 Grand This parameter is used in combination with a con-

nected Sustain pedal to recreate the sound of

strings resonating in response to pressing of an

acoustic piano's damper pedal. In specific terms,

the DampReso parameter sets the depth of this

resonance.

Setting values: -16 to +16

Decay (Decay Time) All piano voices This parameter is used to adjust how fast a note

decays while the key is being held down.

Setting values: -16 to +16

NOTE The same setting can be made using the

EGDcy parameter (page 29) from the Part

Setting screen.

Depth (Vibrato Depth) 71Rd I, 73Rd I, 75Rd I,

78Rd II, 69Wr, and 77Wr

This parameter is used to adjust the depth of the

pre-amplifier vibrato.

GGain (Input Gain) All voices from E.PIANO