Yamaha KX25, KX49, KX61 Basic Operation on the KX

Basic Operation on the KX

Owner’s Manual

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This section describes the basic operations of the KX, such as how to shift the octave range of the keyboard

and use the display interface.

Display Indications

The display shows various parameters depending

on your panel operation.

Top display

This display appears when turning the power ON.

Parameters edited via the CONTROL knobs are

shown on the display.

Operating any of the CONTROL knobs calls up the

values on the display. After a while, the display

returns to the original indication.

Arpeggio Edit display

Call up this display by pressing the [ARP EDIT]

button (the lamp lights). This display lets you select

the Arpeggio type and set the related parameters.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original Top

display.

Control Template display

Call up this display by pressing the [CONTROL

TEMPLATE] button (the lamp lights). This display

lets you select a template of CONTROL knob

assignments. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the

original Top display.

Utility display

Call up this display by pressing the [UTILITY]

button (the lamp lights). This display lets you set the

system related parameters. Press the [EXIT] button

to return to the original Top display.

From these displays, you can call up the desired

parameters by using the SELECT [▲] and [▼]

buttons. The arrow indication at the current

parameter flashes, indicating the parameter can be

edited.

Basic Operation on the KX

NOTE

The display illustrated below may appear

when turning the power ON. This indicates

that Cubase and VSTi have not been started

on the computer connected to the KX via

USB. If you intend to use Cubase, start

Cubase then set the VSTi (the indication

below disappears and the Top display

shown above appears). If you intend to use

a DAW other than Cubase, change the DAW

Select parameter (page 37) to the

appropriate setting (other than “Cubase4” or

“CubaseAI”).

NOTE

You can set the desired amount of time that

the values remain in the display. For

instructions, see page 36.

Lights

Lights

Lights

Flashes

Parameter Value

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