Yamaha KX25, KX49, KX61 , *, , &, % ^ (

Front and Rear Panels

Owner’s Manual 11

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CUBASE FUNCTION [A] and [B] buttons

..........................................................Page 23

These buttons let you control certain

assignable functions within Cubase.

*PROGRAM [DEC] and [INC] buttons

..........................................................Page 19

Use these buttons to select the particular

instrument of the VSTi assigned to the selected

track.

(Cursor buttons................................Page 25

These buttons function the same as the cursor

keys on your computer.

º[ESC] button....................................Page 25

This button functions the same as the ESC key

on your computer.

¡[ENTER] button................................Page 25

This button functions the same as the ENTER

key on your computer.

™Track Control buttons.....................Page 25

These buttons let you control the Mute and Solo

functions on the selected track within Cubase.

£Transport Control buttons..............Page 25

These buttons let you control transport

functions, including record and play, within

Cubase.

¢Pitch Bend wheel.................... Pages 12, 17

Controls the pitch bend effect, making

continuous pitch change.

∞Modulation wheel....................Pages 12, 17

Controls the modulation effect.

§[STANDBY/ON] switch......................Page 9

Press this switch to turn the power on or off

(STANDBY).

¶DC IN connector................................Page 9

Connect an AC adaptor to this jack.

•MIDI IN connector........................... Page 16

This connector is used to receive MIDI

messages transmitted from an external MIDI

device.

ªMIDI OUT connector....................... Page 16

This connector is used to transmit MIDI

messages to an external MIDI device.

‚SUSTAIN jack.................................. Page 16

Connect an optional footswitch (such as

Yamaha FC4 and FC5) to this jack.

⁄USB TO HOST connector...............Page 16

This connector is used to connect the keyboard

and the computer by using a USB cable. Since

the KX is bus-powered, the power can be

supplied from the computer to the KX via this

connector.

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Contents

Main PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL NAME PLATE LOCATION: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING CAUTION WARNING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. About the latest Firmware Version Saving data SPECIAL NOTICES Saving and backing up the created Control Template Connections Maintenance Handling caution Introduction Link with Cubase Introduction Features Included Accessories About the Included Software http://www.steinberg.net About the Included Software Table of Contents Turning the Power On and Off KX61 WARNING Tur ning the Power On and Off Front and Rear Panels 1 7 8 2 9 ) * & % ^ ( What You Can Do With the KX What You Can Do With the KX Installation Using the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM For Windows: For Macintosh: Installation Using the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM Setting Up For Windows: For Macintosh: Connection Setting up on the KX Setting up on Cubase Using the KX with Cubase MIDI ports on the KX Setting up the VSTi Creating a track for the VSTi Opening the VSTi window and selecting an instrument Playing the Keyboard Playing an Arpeggio Trigger the Arpeggio with one nger Holding Arpeggio playback Trying out other notes on the keyboard Page Owners Manual 23 Using the CUBASE FUNCTION Buttons Default functions Assigning different functions to the buttons HINT Controlling the VSTi by Using the CONTROL Knobs Controlling the Transport and Tracks Basic Operation on the KX Display Indications Top display Arpeggio Edit display Basic Operation on the KX Basic Operation on the KX Changing the Octave Range Selecting the Velocity Curve Selecting a Control Template Control Templates Editing a Control Template Changing the message type generated by using the CONTROL knobs Changing the Control Change number generated by using the CONTROL knob Selecting an Arpeggio Type Arpeggio Using MIDI Clock to control Arpeggio tempo KX Editing an Arpeggio Arpeggio Parameters Using the KX with a DAW Other than Cubase Using the KX with a DAW Other than Cubase Using the KX with a DAW Other than Cubase When using Digital Performer (Macintosh): Basic Operation Utility Parameters Utility Settings Restoring the Factory-programmed System Settings (Factory Set) PC+Remot From the Top display, press the [UTILITY] button (the lamp lights). Use the SELECT buttons to call up FactorySet. Press the DATA [INC] button. Are you sure? appears on the display. Setting the MIDI Thru Parameter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Message List Message List TOOLS for KX LICENSE AGREEMENT ATTENTION TOOLS for KX LICENSE AGREEMENT 1. GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT 2. RESTRICTIONS 3. TERMINATION ATTENTION Cubase AI4 LICENSE AGREEMENT 1. GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT 2. RESTRICTIONS Cubase AI4 LICENSE AGREEMENT 3. TERMINATION 4. LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA 5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE 6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Appendix Control Template List Arpeggio Type List Page Acoustic Piano Time Page MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ USB KEYBOARD STUDIO ] Date :12-JUL-2007 Model KX25/KX49/KX61 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 MIDI Implementation Chart Index Index A B C D R S T U V Page CANADA U.S.A. MEXICO BRAZIL NORTH AMERICA CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA EUROPE AFRICA MIDDLE EAST ASIA