Yamaha EX5, EX5R, EX7

The Key Map Mode

The EX Key Map mode allows you to assign individual samples, patterns, or pattern tracks to

different keys of the keyboard (or MIDI note numbers in the case of the EX5R). The assigned

samples and/or patterns can then be played via the EX5/EX7, or via an external sequencer or

other MIDI controller on all models. Key Mapping makes it possible, for example, to combine

playback of looped rhythm samples with patterns to create new rhythmic textures that can be

controlled “live,” in real time.

Key Mapping Procedure

1Engage the Key Map mode

Press the [KEYMAP] key to engage the Key Map mode. Non-assigned notes are listed as “off” on

the display. (If necessary, press the [F1] key to select the Mode screen.)

[KEYMAP] key functions (can be turned on or off) when in Voice mode, Performance mode and Song mode.

2Select a note

Select a note to which you want to map a sample or pattern either by using the cursor ▲and ▼

keys to highlight the desired note on the display (the note list will scroll up or down as required),

or press the desired key on the keyboard while holding the [F8] function key (“[SEL]”).

3Select pattern or sample assignment

Use the Data Dial, [DEC]/[INC] keys, or Controller Knob 2 to select “ptn” if you want to assign a

pattern to the key, or “smpl” if you want to assign a sample to the key.

KNOB MODE

ARPEGGIO

KEYMAP EF BYPASS

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