Yamaha VL 7.

VL Version 2

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7. Return to the Play Mode, Eject the Disk, & Select a Voice

When the “Completed!” display appears, press the P button to return to the

play mode, then press the eject button below the disk drive slot to eject the disk. Store

the disk in a safe place. You must now select a voice in order for the loaded data to be

properly activated — see the following section.

About the Version 2 Data Disk

The Version 2 floppy disk contains the following files:

NOTES ■ These voice files cannot be used with the original VL models.

● VL1_VER2.ALL

This file contains the voices initially loaded into the VL1 Version 2

when it is first shipped from the factory. The UTILITY/SYSTEM/BREATH

MODE parameter is set to “Touch EG”, so until this is changed to “BC/

WX” the breath controller or a WX wind controller cannot be used.

Many of these voices can also be used on the VL7 Version 2.

● VL1V2_WX.ALL

The 32 voices included in this file have been programmed specifically

for optimum playability on the VL1 Ver.2 or VL1-m Ver.2 using a Yamaha

WX-series wind controller (WX7/WX11).

This selection also includes many voices which can be effectively

played via a keyboard with breath control. Many voices are suitable for the

rock and pop genres, so don’t overlook them for keyboard control.

● VL7_VER2.ALL

This file contains the voices initially loaded into the VL7 Version 2

when it is first shipped from the factory. The UTILITY/SYSTEM/BREATH

MODE parameter is set to “Touch EG”, so until this is changed to “BC/

WX” the breath controller or a WX wind controller cannot be used.

● VL7V2_WX.ALL

The 32 voices included in this file have been programmed specifically

for optimum playability on the VL7 Ver.2 using a Yamaha WX-series wind

controller (WX7/WX11).

This selection also includes many voices which can be effectively

played via a keyboard with breath control. Many voices are suitable for the

rock and pop genres, so don’t overlook them for keyboard control.

● ADDITION.ALL

This file includes some excellent voices that are not in the

VL1_VER2.ALL or VL7_VER2.ALL files. Most are single-element voices,

so the VL1 voices can be used effectively on the VL7.

1: Initial Setup

Contents

Main FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA - KEMBLE MUSIC (U.K.) LTD. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION CAUTION Model Serial No. Purchase Date IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 1. 2. 3. Welcome to Version 2 Contents Appendix 1: Initial Setup 2: Test Driving Version 2 3: Load-converting the Original VL Voices 5: Experiments 4. New Features & Parameters About This Manual Model Name Abbreviations 1: Initial Setup CAUTION! Power Supply Audio Connections Headphones Power-on Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. VL1-m Ver.2 MIDI Connections Load the Pre-programmed Voice Data 1. 2. Page 7. About the Version 2 Data Disk 2: Test Driving Version 2 Set the Breath Mode to Touch EG 1. 2. 3. Try Some Version 2 Voices 1. 2. 3. A02 Jazz Sax 1. 2. 3. Page Page Controller Connection & Calibration Breath Controller Breath Controller Calibration 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Foot Controllers Experiment With the Controllers 3: Load-converting the Original VL Voices To VL1 Version 2 VL1 Voice to VL1 Ver.2 VL1-m Voice to VL1 Ver.2 VL7 Voice to VL1 Ver.2 To VL1-m Version 2 To VL7 Version 2 To Original VL 4. New Features & Parameters Changes and additions to the functions listed below are described on the corre- sponding pages. PLAY Mode PLAY Mode Display Continuous Sliders EDIT Mode Initial Edit Page Edit Mode Displays Voice Name & Element Name Key Mode Common Miscellaneous EDIT/COM/MISC/SETTING Assign Mode Poly Expand EDIT/COM/MISC/CONTROLLER Touch EG Gain EDIT 39 42; VL7 EDIT/COM/MISC/CONTINUOUS SLIDER Slider Assign Parameters EDIT/COM/MISC/PART SETTING Split Page Common Effect New Modulation Effect Types Chorus Element on/off E1: & E2: Mode Page Phaser Page Symphonic Page Celeste Page Dist+Flanger Element on/off E1: & E2: Overdrive Speaker Page Dist+Wah Element on/off E1: & E2: Overdrive Speaker Page Element Controller EDIT Element Miscellaneous 84 86; VL7 86; VL1-m Feature Reference pages: VL1 EDIT/E1/MISC/THROAT FORMANT/KSC (Pitch) EDIT/E1/MISC/MIXING Tap Setting EDIT/E1/MISC/EXCITATION Page Excitation Level to Pipe/String Key Scaling LvlP/S Breakpoint 1 3 Key Breakpoint 1 3 Offset Excitation Level to Driver Key Scaling LvlDrv Breakpoint 1 3 Key Breakpoint 1 3 Offset Excitation LPF Cutoff Key Scaling LPF Breakpoint 1 3 Key Breakpoint 1 3 Offset Excitation Pulse Width Key Scaling PW Breakpoint 1 3 Key Breakpoint 1 3 Offset Element Modifier EDIT/E1/MODIFIER/HARMOMNIC ENHANCER EDIT/E1/MODIFIER/EQUALIZER AUXILIARY Post EQ Boost -12.0 12.0 dB EDIT/E1/MODIFIER/RESONATOR Delay Time Conjunction Element Envelope EDIT/E1/ENV/EMBOUCHURE&PITCH Attack Rate Attack Lvl EDIT/E1/ENV/VIBRATO UTILITY Mode Utility System UTIL/SYSTEM/KBD SETTING Octave SW Hold UTIL/SYSTEM/TG SETTING UTIL/SYSTEM/ASSIGNABLE CONTROLLER UTIL/SYSTEM/CURVE Velocity Curve After Touch/Breath Curve UTIL/SYSTEM/BREATH MODE Page UTIL/SYSTEM/MISCELLANEOUS UTIL/DISK/LOAD FROM DISK UTILITY Instrument section Effects CONTROL & SIGNAL FLOW 5: Experiments Preparation 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Changing Controller Functions 10. 9. 11. 12. Multiple Functions to One Controller 5. 6. 7. 1. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Try Out The Controller Functions 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. : Pressure 1. 1. 2. : Vibrato 1. 2. 6. 7. 8. 1. 2. : Breath Noise 1. 2. : Tonguing 1. 2. : Amplitude 1. 2. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10. 11. 12. : Growl 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. : Harmonic Enhancer 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Editing the Pressure Envelope 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. The Resonance-enhancing Modifiers 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. Effects 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. Tone Generator Memory Keyboard Controllers Page Tone Generator Memory Controls Page Tone Generator Memory Keyboard Controllers Page Index D E A B F G H I K V W R S T Page ASIA AFRICA NORTH AMERICA OCEANIA MIDDLE & SOUTH AMERICA