Yamaha MM8 1, 2, 1, 3, Transpose the Keyboard

Handy Performance Features

MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual 49

◆Pitch Changes in Semitone Increments

(Transpose)

The overall pitch of the instrument can be shifted

up or down by a maximum of one octave in

semitone increments.

1Press one of the TRANSPOSE [+] / [-]

buttons. The value is shown in the dis-

play, indicating the amount of transpo-

sition over or below the normal value.

2Use the dial to set the transpose value

between -12 and +12 as required.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN

display.

Pressing the TRANSPOSE [+] / [-] buttons

brieﬂy allows single-step changes.

Pressing and holding either TRANPOSE [+] /

[-] button continuously increases or decreases

the value.

◆Fine Pitch Changes (Tuning)

The overall tuning of the instrument can by shifted

up or down by a maximum of 1 semitone in

approximately 0.2-Hz steps. The default setting is

440Hz.

1Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the

UTILITY display.

2Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] but-

tons to select the Tuning item.

3Use the dial to set the tuning value

between 415.3 and 466.2Hz as required.

Transpose the Keyboard

Current Value

• This setting does not affect Drum Kit Voices.

NOTE

• Press either the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or TRANSPOSE

[+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to recall the initial default value.

NOTE

The Range is 415.3–466.2 HzTuning

• This setting does not affect Drum Kit Voices.

NOTE

• Press the [INC/YES][DEC/NO] buttons simultaneously to instantly

reset to the default setting.

NOTE

Contents

Main PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: NOTICE: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Battery Notice: FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) OBSERVERA! IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Location Do not open * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Connections Maintenance Handling caution Saving data Page Accessories Main Features Contents Setting Up 10 Panel Controls and Terminals 12 Quick Guide Playing the Demo Song 14 Play the Instrument 15 Setting Up Be sure to do the following BEFORE turning on the power. Make all necessary connections, as described below, BEFORE turning the power on. Power Supply Connections Cable clip Turning the Power On Adjust Volume and Display Contrast Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel Rear Panel Guide Playing the Demo Song 1 2 3 Guide Play the Instrument 1 2 3 Selecting the Main Voice 1 2 3 Combining VoicesDual 4 5 1 Split the Keyboard 2 3 4 5 Page 1 2 3 Using the Arpeggio Function Changing the Arpeggio type 1 than a second. 2 Guide Playing Patterns 1 2 3 Listen to the Rhythm Pattern 1 2 3 Play Along with a Pattern 4 5 6 Playing Patterns MM6/MM8 Owners Manual 25 Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords Split point (default: 54/F#2) Root Notes and the Corresponding Keys Accompani- ment Range To play a major chord Press the root note of the chord. C C C C C 1 sponds to the type of song you want to listen to. 2 Selecting and Listening to a Song 3 Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause Using Songs The following three types songs can be used by this instrument. PRESET USER USB Types of Songs Preset Songs Play User Songs USB Songs Recording Your Own Performance Melody or Other Keyboard Parts Chord Parts Recording Your Own Performance 1 Begin recording after selecting a user song number, and the track and part you want to record. the dial to select the user song number (001005) you want to record. 2 The [REC] button will light. 4 5 button. Press and Hold Pattern track highlighted. 6 The procedure is the same as that for Preset Songs (See page 26). select the user Song (001 to 005) you want to play. 1 2 4 3 Song ClearDeleting User Songs 1 2 4 3 Track ClearDeleting a Specified Track from a User Song Backup and Initialization Backup Initialization Basic Operation and Displays Overall MM6/MM8 control is based on the following simple operations. 3 2 1 2 Use the dial to select an item. Dial 3 Start/Stop a function. [INC/YES], [DEC/NO] Buttons The Displays Basic Operation and Displays MAIN Display Items Using the Controllers Controllers on the front panel Knobs External Controllers Footswitch Enhancing the Sound with Reverb, Chorus, and DSP Effects 1 2 3 Selecting a Reverb type 1 3 Selecting a Chorus type Page Handy Performance Features Start the metronome Adjusting the Metronome Tempo 1 2 1 2 3 4 Adjusting the Metronome Volume 1 2 3 1 The currently selected touch sensitivity is displayed. 3 Adjusting the Tempo Using the TAP TEMPO Button Page 1 2 1 3 Transpose the Keyboard Shifting Keyboard Pitch in Octaves Pattern Functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 3 Page Chord Basics C Pattern Functions 5, 6(9), sus2. b C All chords in the chart are C-root chords. C C C C C C C C Page Song Settings Track Mute Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings 1 2 3 Saving to the Performance Memory 1 2 Recalling Settings from the Performance Memory 1 2 3 4 Erase a Performance Memory Voice Editing 1 2 3 4 Voice Editing Edit Display List Utility Settings Detailed settings such as tuning, split point, and effects can be made via the UTILITY screen. 1 2 3 Utility Settings Utility Display List Storing/Saving Data 1 2 Using a USB Storage Device 1 3 4 5 Formatting a USB storage device 1 3 4 5 6 1 3 4 5 6 1 3 4 5 6 Page Connections The Connectors Connecting to Powered Speakers or Monitor Speakers. Connecting to External Audio Equipment Connecting to External MIDI Devices Connections Precautions when using the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal Compatible USB devices Connecting a USB Storage Device Page Installing the USB-MIDI Driver 1 2 3 USB Precautions Connecting to a Personal Computer 1 2 3 Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer Page About the Supplied Disk SPECIAL NOTICES Support About the Supplied DAW Software About the Supplied Disk ATTENTION SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 1. GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT 2. RESTRICTIONS 3. TERMINATION Troubleshooting Messages 84 Voice List Maximum Polyphony Panel Voice List Page Page Page Page Page Drum Kit List Page Page Page Page Page 96 Performance List Car Engine Ignition Fat Sine Resonance EastcoastRap D,B Mega Overdrive Gt Performance List MM8 Fat Sine Resonance Pattern List Page 100 Effect Type List Chorus Types Reverb Types DSP Types Page Page Arpeggio Type List Arpeggio Type List MIDI Implementation Chart Page MIDI Data Format Specications Index 110 r r f f > > / R S T U V Limited Warranty 90 DAYS LABOR 1 YEAR PARTS KEEP THIS DOCUMENT FOR YOUR RECORDS. DO NOT MAIL! MUSIC SYNTHESIZER MM6/MM8 CONSUMERS RESPONSIBILITIES NORTH AMERICA CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA EUROPE AFRICA MIDDLE EAST ASIA