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■Device No (Device Number)
Sets the MIDI device number. When sending or
receiving system exclusive messages such as bulk
dump or parameter change messages with an
external device, you must match the device numbers
for both the EX and the external device.
❏ Settings: off, 1~16, all
■Trns MIDI A/B
Sets whether or not the operations on the keyboard
and/or controllers are output from MIDI OUT A/B
to an external device.
❏ Settings: on, off
Trns MIDI B parameter is available only with EX5.
■Local (MIDI Control Out)
Sets the Local to “on” or “off.” When the Local is set
to off, the keyboard and/or the controllers of the
EX5/5R/7 are disconnected from the internal tone
generator, and even if played, the keyboard will not
produce sound. However, the EX performance data
is sent from the MIDI OUT jack, and the the
internal tone generator can receive signals received
at the MIDI IN jack.
❏ Settings: on (connected), off (disconnected)
[F5]: CTRL (Controller Setup)
The Controller Setup allows you to make settings for
various controllers.
As to the Foot Controller, you can set in the Voice
mode (page 104) and Performance mode (page 169).
■Foot SW Assign (Footswitch Assign)
Selects the control change function for the
Footswitch. When an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5
footswitch is properly connected, you can control the
function assigned here with your foot.
❏ Settings: off, 000~100
This parameter is not available with EX5R.
For more information on the Control Numbers and the
Control Change function, see the separate Data List
book.
■Foot Volume Assign
Selects which Control Changes, the Main Volume or
Expression, is controlled by the Foot Volume. When
an optional Yamaha FC7 or FC9 foot controller is
properly connected, you can control the Main
Volume or Expression with your foot.
❏ Settings: 007: Main Vol (Main Volume), 011: Express.
(Expression)
This parameter is not available with EX5R.
For more information on Main Volume and Expression,
see the separate Data List book.
■Breath Controller Assign
Sets the controller for Breath Control. When “Breath
Ctrl” is selected, Breath Control is accomplished
with the Breath Controller, and likewise when
“Velocity” is selected it is accomplished by the
velocity. Also when “Touch EG” is selected, it is
accomplished by the Touch EG.
❏ Settings: Breath Ctrl (Breath Control), Velocity, Touch EG
Expressivity of Each Controllers
The expressivity will differ depending on the
selected controller.
Original image of breathing
Breath Ctrl
You can accomplish the breathing as you blow the Breath
Controller.
Velocity
The initial attack determines the sustained breath strength
from the beginning through the end.
0
127
Breath
Control
Time
0
127
Breath
Control
Time
0
127
Breath
Control
Time
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