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Contents

Using the Manuals 2

Basic Structure 3

Structure of the MX49, MX61, or MX88 ......................3

Controller Block...........................................................3

Keyboard.................................................................................. 3

Pitch Bend wheel ..................................................................... 3

Modulation wheel ..................................................................... 4

Knobs ....................................................................................... 4

Tone Generator Block .................................................5

AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2)........................................ 5

Voices....................................................................................... 5

Memory structure of the Voices ............................................... 8

Performances ........................................................................... 9

Performance memory structure.............................................. 10

Editing a Performance and the Voices................................... 10

Effect Block ................................................................11

Effect structure ....................................................................... 11

Effect connections and settings............................................. 12

Arpeggio Block ..........................................................13

Arpeggio categories .............................................................. 13

About the Arpeggio type list .................................................. 14

Arpeggio playback types....................................................... 14

Relation between played notes and Arpeggio types............. 15

Song/Pattern Playing Block......................................16

Rhythm Pattern....................................................................... 16

Song ....................................................................................... 16

Internal Memory .........................................................17

Internal memory of the instrument.......................................... 17

MIDI/Audio Signal Flow .............................................18

Using a Connected Computer 19

Connecting to a computer ........................................19

Creating a Song with a computer.............................22

Recording your performance on the instrument to DAW software

as MIDI data........................................................................... 22

Recording your performance on the instrument to DAW software

as audio data ......................................................................... 27

Recording Arpeggio phrases of the instrument to DAW software

as MIDI data........................................................................... 28

Remote-controlling DAW software or VSTi (software instruments)

from the instrument.................................................................31

Remote Control Assignments .................................................35

Using iOS Applications 39

Reference 40

Performance...............................................................40

Performance Play....................................................................40

Performance Select ................................................................41

Performance Part Select .........................................................41

Performance Edit ....................................................................43

Performance Job ....................................................................54

Performance Store..................................................................56

Supplementary Information.....................................................56

Song/Pattern settings................................................58

Song........................................................................................58

Pattern.....................................................................................59

File............................................................................... 60

Terminology in the File operation............................................60

File display..............................................................................61

Utility........................................................................... 64

Utility Job ................................................................................68

Remote mode.............................................................70

Remote display .......................................................................70

Switching the functions for Knobs [A] – [D]............................71

Switching the Control Template..............................................71

Utility settings..........................................................................71

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Reference Manual

MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual

Using the Manuals

Your MX49, MX61, or MX88 synthesizer comes with four different reference guides—the Owner’s Manual, the Reference Manual (this

document), the Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List. While the Owner’s Manual is packaged together with the synthesizer as a

hardcopy booklet, this Reference Manual, Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List are provided as PDF documents from the Yamaha

Downloads web page.

Owner’s Manual (hardcopy booklet)

Describes how to set up your instrument and how to perform basic operations. It also has some useful, informative appendices for

the instrument. This manual explains the following operations.

Reference Manual (this PDF document)

Describes the internal design of your instrument, how to use a connected computer, and all parameters that can be adjusted and set.

Synthesizer Parameter Manual (PDF document)

Explains the voice parameters, effect types, effect parameters, and MIDI messages that are used for synthesizers incorporating the

Yamaha AWM2 sound generators. Read the Owner’s Manual and Reference Manual first and then use this parameter manual, if

necessary, to learn more about parameters and terms that relate to Yamaha synthesizers.

Data List (PDF document)

Provides lists such as the Voice List, Performance List, Arpeggio Type List, Effect Type List, as well as reference materials such as

the MIDI Implementation Chart and Remote Control Function List.

Using the Reference Manual

• Using the major function tabs along the upper part of each page from the

Reference section, you can jump to the page for parameter explanations of

the corresponding function. The list indicated at the right of each page in the

selected function is equivalent to the function tree. By clicking the desired

item from this list, you can jump to the page for the corresponding function’s

explanations.

• You can click on any page number from the Table of Contents or within

descriptive text to jump to the corresponding page.

• You can also click on desired items and topics you want to refer to in the

“Bookmarks” index to the left of the main window, and jump to the

corresponding page. (Click the “Bookmarks” tab to open the index if it is not

displayed.)

• If you want to find information on a specific topic, function or feature, select

“Find” or “Search” from the Adobe Reader “Edit” menu and enter a key word

to locate the related information anywhere in the document.

NOTE The most-recent version of Adobe Reader can be downloaded from the

following web page.

http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/

NOTE The names and positions of menu items may vary according to the version of

Adobe Reader being used.

Information

• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this Reference Manual are

for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from

those on your instrument.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• Apple, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

• Setting up

• Basic operation and displays

• Playing the Voices

• Changing the tonal qualities of the Voice with the

Controllers

• Using the Arpeggio function

• Keyboard Octave/Transpose settings

• Playing the Performances

• Playing the Rhythm Patterns

• Playing the Songs

• Creating an original Performance

• Switching Voices during live performance without the sound cutting off

• Making global System settings

• Exchanging files with USB flash memories

• Connecting external MIDI instruments

• Shift Function list

• Display messages

• Troubleshooting

• Specifications

Song/Pattern File Utility RemotePerformance

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Performance Play

Performance Select

Perfo rm an ce Pa r t Se lect

Performance Edit

Common Edit

Chorus Eff

Reverb Eff

Master EQ

Arp Switch

General

Name

Par t Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

RcvSwitch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

DrumKit Insert Eff

Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

Voi ce Job

Voice Store

Performance Job

Initialize

Recall

Copy

Bulk

Performance Store

Supplementary

Information

Reference

Performance

A Performance is typically made up of multiple Voices, allowing you to sound them together in various ways. For

example, you can play a richly textured sound on the keyboard by combining two Voices (of Parts 1 and 2), or play

multiple Parts simultaneously by using an external sequencer or MIDI data. This section explains all the Performance

parameters, divided into six categories (Performance Play, Performance Select, Performance Part Select, Performance

Edit, Performance Job, and Performance Store).

Performance Play

This corresponds to the top or main display of the instrument. In this display, you can select/play Part 1 or Part 2, play

different Voices of Parts 1 and 2 together in a layer (Layer function), or play one Voice of Part 2 with your left hand while

you play a different Voice of Part 1 with your right (Split function).

Performance number

The selected Performance number is always displayed in this three-digit display. When editing Performance

parameters, a dot (.) is shown in the lower right of the screen. This provides a quick conﬁrmation that the current

Performance has been modiﬁed but not yet stored. When you want to store the current status, execute the Performance

Store function (page 56).

Voic e of Pa r t 1

Voic e of Pa r t 2

Indicates/determines the Voice assigned to Parts 1 and 2 of the selected Performance. The Voice category, Voice

number, Voice name are displayed in order from left to right. User Voices are indicated by a “u” mark at the beginning of

the Voice name. When a category contains User Voices, the User Voices are listed after the Preset Voices of the

category. A cursor (

) is displayed between the Voice category and number of the selected Part.

(Edit) indicator

When the Voice assigned to Part 1 or Part 2 has been modiﬁed, this indicator appears to the right of the Voice name.

This gives a quick conﬁrmation that the Voice has been modiﬁed but not yet stored. When you want to store the current

status, execute the Voice Store function (page 53).

Keyboard icon

When playing the keyboard, this icon appears to the right of the Part that is currently sounding. When the Layer function

is active, this icon appears to the right of both Parts, since both Parts will sound. When the Split function is active, the

icon appears at Part 1 when you play the right side of the keyboard (right of the Split Point; page 45), and appears at

Part 2 when you play the left side.

Operation

Call up Performance Play display by pressing [EXIT] repeatedly  Select Part 1/2 with Cursor [ ]/[ ]

buttons  Select Voice with [DATA] dial.

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Effect Block

Arpeggio Block

Song/Pattern

Playing Block

Internal Memory

MIDI/Audio Signal Flow

Connecting to a computer

Creating a Song with a

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Reference

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Song/Pattern

File

Utility

Remote

Basic Structure

Structure of the MX49, MX61, or MX88

The MX49, MX61, or MX88 system consists of five main functional blocks: Controller, Tone Generator, Effect, Arpeggio,

and Song/Pattern Playing.

Controller Block

This block generates/transmits note on/off, velocity (strength) and other playing information to the synthesizer’s tone

generator block when you play notes. If the Arpeggio function is available, this block also transmits the playing

information to the Arpeggio block.

Keyboard

The keyboard transmits note on/off messages to the Tone Generator Block (for sounding the Voices). The keyboard is

also used for triggering Arpeggio playback. The default note numbers assigned to the keyboard range from C2 – C6

(MX49), C1 – C6 (MX61), and A-1 – C7 (MX88). You can change the note range of the keyboard in octaves by using the

OCTAVE [-]/[+] buttons, or transpose the notes by using the TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons.

Pitch Bend wheel

Use the Pitch Bend wheel to bend the pitch of the notes up (roll the wheel up away

from you) or down (roll the wheel down toward you) while playing the keyboard.

This wheel is self-centering and will automatically return to normal pitch when

released. Each preset Voice has its own default Pitch Bend Range setting. The

Pitch Bend Range setting can be changed in the Play Mode display (page 47) of

Part Edit. Functions other than Pitch Bend can be assigned to the Pitch Bend wheel

in the Ctrl Set display (page 52) of Voice Edit.

Controller Block

Arpeggio Block

Song/Pattern Playing Block

Tone Generator Effects

Playback

Pitch up

Pitch down

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Playing Block

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computer

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Song/Pattern

File

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Remote

Modulation wheel

Even though the Modulation wheel is conventionally used to apply vibrato to the

sound, many of the preset Voices (page 5) have other functions and effects

assigned to the wheel. The higher up you move this wheel, the greater the effect

that is applied to the sound. To avoid accidentally applying effects to the current

Voice, make sure the Modulation wheel is set to minimum before you start playing.

Various functions can be assigned to the Modulation wheel in the Ctrl Set display

(page 52) of Voice Edit.

Knobs

The four Knobs let you change various aspects of the Voice’s sound in real time—while you play. Three functions can be

assigned to each Knob, alternatively selected via the [KNOB FUNCTION] button. Also, the sound which is applied to

the Knob effects is determined via the [PART 1-2 LINK] button. For details, see page 56.

NOTE For instructions on using the Knobs, see the “Owner’s Manual.”

DAW Remote

Press [DAW REMOTE] to enter the Remote mode. In the Remote mode, you can operate the DAW software or VSTi

(software instrument) from the panel controls. Entering the Remote mode will change the functions of some panel

buttons—for example, Knobs [A] – [D], the Transport button, and Category buttons—to functions exclusive to this

mode. For details, see the “Remote Control Assignments” of the “Using a Connected Computer” section on page

35.

Maximum

Minimum

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Effect Block

Arpeggio Block

Song/Pattern

Playing Block

Internal Memory

MIDI/Audio Signal Flow

Connecting to a computer

Creating a Song with a

computer

Reference

Performance

Song/Pattern

File

Utility

Remote

Tone Generator Block

The Tone Generator block is what actually produces sound in response to the playing information generated by playing

the keyboard and using the controllers. This section explains the AWM2 synthesis system, Voices (which are the basic

sounds of the instrument), and Performances (which are Voice combinations).

AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2)

This instrument is equipped with an AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2)

tone generator block. AWM2 is a synthesis system based on sampled

waves (sound material), and is used in many Yamaha synthesizers. For

extra realism, each AWM2 Voice uses multiple samples of a real instrument’s

waveform. Furthermore, a wide variety of parameters—envelope generator,

filter, modulation, and others—can be applied.

Voices

A program that contains the sonic elements for generating a specific musical instrument sound is referred to as a

“Voice.” Internally, there are two Voice types: Normal Voices and Drum Voices.

Normal Voices

Normal Voices are mainly pitched musical instrument-type sounds that can be played over the entire range of the

keyboard. A Normal Voice consists of combined waves or sound samples.

Drum Voices (Drum Kits)

Drum Voices are mainly percussion/drum sounds that are assigned to individual notes on the keyboard. A collection of

assigned percussion/drum waves is known as a Drum Kit.

NOTE The default note numbers assigned to the keyboard range from C2 – C6 (MX49)/ C1 – C6 (MX61). In order to play notes outside

the keyboard range (C0 – C2 / C0 – C1), use the OCTAVE [-] button or TRANSPOSE [-] button to change the keyboard pitch.

Internal AWM2

Tone Generator

Velocity (strength with

which you press the key)

A single Normal Voice

C1 C6

Individual drum sounds

(different for each key)

A single Drum Voice (Drum Kit)

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Song/Pattern

File

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Voice Components

Each Voice consists of OSC (Oscillator), FILTER, AMP (Amplitude), and LFO components. Editing parameters of these

components allows you to create original sounds.

OSC

This component determines the wave (the basic sound material) the note range for the sound, velocity range (the

strength at which you play the keys). These are fixed to suitable settings for each Voice.

FILTER

This component modifies the tone of the sound output from OSC by subtracting a specific frequency range of the

sound. Filter related parameters can be set in the Filter/EG display (page 48) of Performance Part Edit.

AMP

This component controls the output level (amplitude) of the sound output from FILTER. AMP related parameters can be

set in the Play Mode display and the Filter/EG display (page 48).

LFO

This unit produces cyclic modulation for the Oscillator, Filter, and Amplitude. Modulating these aspects of the sound can

create effects such as vibrato, wah and tremolo. LFO related parameters can be set in the Voice LFO display (page 51)

of Voice Edit.

LFO

FILTEROSC AMP

Low Frequency

Oscillator

Wave

Changes the tonal

quality of the sound.

Filter EG (Filter

Envelope Generator)

Controls the output

level (amplitude) of

the sound.

Amplitude EG

(Amplitude Enve-

lope Generator)

To Effect

block

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Song/Pattern

File

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Voice Categories

The Voices are conveniently divided into specific Categories. The categories are divided based on the general

instrument type or sound characteristics. The different categories are listed below. Each category has multiple Voices.

Category name Abbreviation Category button name Voice type

Acoustic Piano AP PIANO

Normal Voice

Keyboard KB KEYBOARD

Normal Voice

Organ ORG ORGAN

Normal Voice

Guitar GTR GUITAR

Normal Voice

Bass BAS BASS

Normal Voice

Strings STR STRINGS

Normal Voice

Brass BRS BRASS

Normal Voice

Sax/Woodwind WND SAX/WOODWIND

Normal Voice

Synth Lead LD SYN LEAD

Normal Voice

Synth Pad/ Choir PAD PAD/CHOIR

Normal Voice

Synth Comping CMP SYN COMP

Normal Voice

Chromatic Percussion CP CHROMATIC PERCUSSION

Normal Voice

Drum/ Percussion DR DRUM/ PERCUSSION

Drum Voice (Drum Kit)

Sound Effect SFX SOUND EFX

Normal Voice

Musical Effect MFX MUSICAL EFX

Normal Voice

Ethnic ETH ETHNIC

Normal Voice

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Memory structure of the Voices

This instrument features multiple Voices in Preset Memory, which cannot be overwritten (page 17). These Voices are

referred to as Preset Voices. On the other hand, Voices which are created by editing the Preset Voices are referred to as

User Voices. User Voices are stored in User Memory, which can be overwritten (page 17). The maximum number of

User Voices which can be memorized to User Memory is 128 Normal Voices and 8 Drum Voices.

128

Preset Voices

Piano

Keyboard

Bass

Drum/Percussion

User Voices

Normal Voices

Edit & Store operations

Drum Voices

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Performances

This instrument features 16 independent parts that allow for sounding multiple Voices simultaneously. Such a program in

which multiple Voices (Parts) are combined is referred to as a Performance. One Voice is assigned to each Part, and a

single Performance is the combination of 16 Voices.

You can play Parts 1 and 2 normally. This instrument also allows you to play different Voices of Part 1 and Part 2 together

in a layer (Layer function), or play one Voice of Part 2 with your left hand while you play a different Voice of Part 1 with

your right (Split function).

Part 10 is conventionally used for playing Rhythm patterns. Therefore, the default Voice assigned to Part 10 is a Drum

Voice.

NOTE You can also switch among Parts 3 – 16 and play those Voices normally one by one.

Different MIDI channels are assigned to Parts 1 – 16. Up to 16 Parts can be played simultaneously using an external

MIDI sequencer, the DAW software on the computer, or MIDI data in USB flash memory connected to the instrument.

Performance

Normally used Parts

Part 1

Voice

Part 2

Voice

Part 3

Voice

Part 10

Voice

Part 16

USB flash memory

MIDI data

DAW (computer), etc.

Tone generator block

Performance

Part 1 CH1

Part 2 CH2

Part 3 CH3

Part 4 CH4

Part 10 CH10

Part 16 CH16

MIDI data

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Performance memory structure

This instrument features 128 Performances in User Memory, which can be overwritten (page 17). To store an edited

Performance, you need to overwrite one of the memory locations 1 – 128.

Editing a Performance and the Voices

You can create your own original sounds by editing the Performance and Voice parameters. In Performance Edit, you

can edit both the parameters unique to each Part (Part parameters) and parameters common to all Parts (Common

parameters). In Voice Edit, you can edit the parameters that are related to the entire Voice. Voice Edit is available only

for Voices assigned to the Performance Parts.

When editing the Voice, make sure to store it as a User Voice separate from the Performance. Keep in mind that even

when you store a Performance, the Voice parameters are not stored.

Maximum Polyphony

Maximum polyphony refers to the highest number of notes that can be sounded simultaneously from the internal

tone generator of the instrument. The maximum polyphony of this synthesizer is 128. When the internal tone

generator block receives a number of notes exceeding the maximum polyphony, previously played notes are cut

off. Keep in mind this may be especially noticeable with Voices not having decay. Furthermore, when Normal

Voices that include multiple waves are used, the maximum number of simultaneous notes is less than 128.

128

Performances

Store

Voice 1

Voice parameters

Performance 1

Performance 128

Part 1

Voice Part parameters

Common

parameters

Part 2

Voice Part parameters

Part 3

Voice Part parameters

Part 16

Voice Part parameters

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Effect Block

This block applies effects to the output of the tone generator block, processing and enhancing the sound. Effects are

applied in the final stages of editing, letting you change the sound as desired.

Effect structure

Insertion Effects

Insertion Effects can be applied individually to Voices assigned to specific Parts before merging the signals of all Parts.

It should be used for sounds for which you want to drastically change the character. Each Voice features one Insertion

Effect. You can set different Effect types to the Insertion Effect. This setting can be set in the Voice Insert Eff/ DrumKit

Insert Eff display (page 50) of Voice Edit. This instrument features four Insertion Effects, which can be applied to four

Parts (maximum) of the Performance.

System Effects

This instrument is equipped with Reverb and Chorus as System Effects. System Effects are applied to the overall sound.

With System Effects, the sound of each Part is sent to the effect according to the Effect Send Level for each Part. The

processed sound (referred to as “wet”) is sent back to the mixer, and output—after being mixed with the unprocessed

“dry” sound.

Master EQ

Master EQ is applied to the final (post-effect), overall sound of the instrument. In this EQ, all five bands can be set to

peaking, with shelving being available also for the lowest and highest bands.

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Effect connections and settings

Selection of which Part (1 – 16) uses the Insertion Effect.

Settings: Set in “InsSw” in the Performance Part Select display (page 42).

Insertion Effect related settings

Settings: Set in the Voice Insert Eff/ DrumKit Insert Eff display (page 50) of Voice Edit.

Chorus and Reverb related settings

Settings: Set in the Chorus Eff/ Reverb Eff display (page 43) of Common Edit, the General display (page 45) of

Common Edit, and the Play Mode display (page 47) of Part Edit.

Master EQ related settings

Settings: Set in the Master EQ display (page 44) of Common Edit.

About Effect categories, Effect types, and Effect parameters

For information regarding the Effect categories of this instrument and the Effect types contained in their

categories, see the “Effect Type List” in the “Data List” PDF document. For information on the Effect parameters

which can be set in the each effect type, see the “Effect Parameter List” in the “Data List” PDF document. For

information on the descriptions of each Effect category, each Effect type, and each Effect parameter, see the

“Synthesizer Parameters Manual” PDF documentation.

About Preset settings

Preset settings for parameters of each effect type are provided as templates and can be selected in the Effect

Type selection display. To get a desired effect sound, try first selecting one of the Presets close to your imagined

sound, then change the parameters as necessary. Preset settings can be determined by setting “Preset” in each

effect parameter display. For information on each effect type, see the “Data List” PDF document.

Performance

System Effects

Insertion Effects (up to 4 effects)

Part 1

Voice

Insertion

Effect On

Part 2

Voice

Insertion

Effect Off

Part 3

Voice

Insertion

Effect On

Part 8

Voice

Insertion

Effect On

Part 9

Voice

Insertion

Effect Off

Part 16

Voice

Insertion

Effect On

Chorus

Master EQ

Reverb

Send level

Parts 1 -16

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Arpeggio Block

This block lets you automatically trigger musical and rhythmic phrases using the current Voice by simply pressing a

note or notes on the keyboard. The Arpeggio sequence also changes in response to the actual notes or chords you

play, giving you a wide variety of inspiring musical phrases and ideas—both in composing and performing. Two

Arpeggio types can be played back at the same time.

Arpeggio categories

The Arpeggio types are divided into multiple categories as listed below. The categories are based on instrument type.

Category List

ApKb Acoustic Piano & Keyboard

Org Organ

Guit Guitar / Plucked

Bass Bass

Str Strings

Brs Brass

RdPp Reed / Pipe

Lead Synth Lead

PdMe Synth Pad / Musical Effect

CrPc Chromatic Percussion

DrPc Drum / Percussion

Seq Synth Sequence

Chd Chord Sequence

Hybr Hybrid Sequence

Ctrl Control

Arpeggio Performance

Arpeggio 1

Arpeggio 2

Part 1

Voice

Part 2

Voice

Part 3

Voice

Part 16

Voice

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About the Arpeggio type list

NOTE Note that this list is for illustration purposes only. For a complete listing of the Arpeggio Types, see the “Data List” PDF

document.

Category

ARP

No.

ARP Name

Time

Signature

Length

Original

Tempo

Accent

ApKb 1 70sRockB 4 / 4 2 130

ApKb 2 70sRockC 4 / 4 1 130

ApKb 3 70sRockD 4 / 4 2 130

ApKb 4 70sRockE 4 / 4 4 130

ApKb 5 70sRockF 4 / 4 2 130

ApKb 6 70sRockG 4 / 4 1 130

ApKb 7 70sRockH 4 / 4 1 130

Note/Chord

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File

Utility

Remote

Relation between played notes and Arpeggio types

There are three main Arpeggio playback types as described below.

Arpeggios for Normal Voices

Arpeggio types (belonging to all categories except for DrPC and Cntr) created for use of Normal Voices have the

following three playback types.

Playback of played notes only

Arpeggios are played back using only the played note(s) and octave notes.

Playback of a programmed sequence according to the played notes (Note)

These Arpeggio types have several sequences each of which is suited for a certain chord type. Even if you press only

one note, the Arpeggio is played back using the programmed sequence—meaning that notes other than the ones you

play may be sounded. Pressing another note triggers a transposed sequence using the pressed note as the new root

note. Adding notes to those already held changes the sequence accordingly. For more on this Arpeggio type, refer to

the “Arpeggio Type List” in the “Data List” PDF document.

Playback of a programmed sequence according to the played chord (Chord)

These Arpeggio types created for use with Normal Voices are played back to match the chord type that you play on the

keyboard. For more on this Arpeggio type, refer to the “Arpeggio Type List” in the “Data List” PDF document.

NOTE Since these types are programmed for Normal Voices, using them with Drum Voices may not produce musically appropriate

results.

Arpeggios for Drum Voices (Category: DrPc)

These Arpeggio types are programmed specifically for use with Drum Voices, giving you instant access to various

rhythm patterns. Three different playback types are available.

Playback of a drum pattern

Pressing any note(s) will trigger the same rhythm pattern.

Playback of a drum pattern, plus additional played notes (assigned drum instruments)

Pressing any note will trigger the same rhythm pattern. Playing additional notes to the one being held lets you add other

sounds (assigned drum instruments) to the drum pattern being played.

Playback only of the played notes (assigned drum instruments)

Playing a note or notes will trigger a rhythm pattern using only the notes played (assigned drum instruments). Keep in

mind that even if you play the same notes, the triggered rhythm pattern differs depending on the order of the notes

played. This gives you access to different rhythm patterns using the same instruments simply by changing the order in

which you play the notes, when the “KeyMode” parameter is set to “thru” or “thrudirect.”

NOTE The three playback types above are not distinguished by category name or type name. You'll have to actually play the types and

hear the difference.

NOTE Since these types are programmed for Drum Voices, using them with Normal Voices may not produce musically appropriate

results.

Arpeggios containing mainly controller information (Category: Cntr)

These arpeggio types are programmed primarily with Control Change and Pitch Bend data. They are used to change

the tone or pitch of the sound, rather than play specific notes. In fact, some types contain no note data at all.

NOTE When the Arpeggio types which belong to the “Cntr” Category and contain no note data is selected, no sound is produced,

even if the instrument receives Note On messages.

Tips for Arpeggio playback

Arpeggios not only provide inspiration and full rhythmic passages over which you can perform, they give you

quality MIDI data you can use in creating Songs, or fully formed backing parts to be used in your live

performances. For instructions on using Arpeggio, see the “Quick Guide” in the Owner’s Manual.

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Basic Structure

Using a Connected

Computer

Using iOS

Applications

Basic Structure

Controller Block

Tone Generator Block

Effect Block

Arpeggio Block

Song/Pattern

Playing Block

Internal Memory

MIDI/Audio Signal Flow

Connecting to a computer

Creating a Song with a

computer

Reference

Performance

Song/Pattern

File

Utility

Remote

Song/Pattern Playing Block

This block lets you play the internal Rhythm Patterns or MIDI/Audio data saved to USB flash memory which is connected

to this instrument. The MIDI data of the Rhythm Pattern and USB flash memory is sent to the internal tone generator

block, and plays back the sounds.

Rhythm Pattern

This instrument features multiple Rhythm Patterns. The appropriate Rhythm Pattern is determined for each Performance.

This Pattern is played back using the Drum Voice assigned to Part 10 of the Performance.

Song

MIDI and Audio data saved in the root directory (page 60) of the USB flash memory can be played back as a Song on

this instrument. MIDI data uses the sounds of Parts 1 – 16 of the Performance for playback. Audio data is directly output

to the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks.

NOTE Only SMF (Standard MIDI File) MIDI data of format 0 can be used for playback on this instrument.

NOTE Only 44.1kHz/16-bit stereo WAV file audio data can be used for playback on this instrument.

Song/Pattern playing block

Internal memory

Rhythm Pattern (MIDI)

USB flash memoryUSB flash memory

Song (MIDI)

Song (Audio)

Performance

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 10

Part 16

MIDI

Audio

Audio Output

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Using a Connected

Computer

Using iOS

Applications

Basic Structure

Controller Block

Tone Generator Block

Effect Block

Arpeggio Block

Song/Pattern

Playing Block

Internal Memory

MIDI/Audio Signal Flow

Connecting to a computer

Creating a Song with a

computer

Reference

Performance

Song/Pattern

File

Utility

Remote

Internal Memory

This instrument creates a variety of different kinds of data, including Performance and Voice. This section describes how

to maintain the various types of data and use the memory devices/media for storing them.

Internal memory of the instrument

Preset memory

Preset Voices, Arpeggios, and Demo Song are stored in this memory. It is designed specifically for reading out data,

and as such data cannot be written to it.

User memory

Stored to this memory are 128 Performances, User Voices, Utility settings (global system settings), and 50 Control

templates. It is designed for both data writing and data reading operations. The contents of this memory are maintained

even when the power is turned off.

Edit buffer

The edit buffer is the memory location for edited data of the Performance and the Voices assigned to the Parts. Only a

single Performance can be held in this memory at one time. This memory is designed both for data writing and data

reading operations. The contents of this memory are lost when the power is turned off. You should always store edited

data to User memory before switching the Performance or turning off the power.

Recall buffer/ Compare buffer

The recall buffer is the backup memory for the edit buffer. If you’ve selected another Performance without storing the

one you were editing, you can use the Recall function to recover your original edits, since the edit buffer’s contents are

stored to backup memory.

The compare buffer is designed specifically for saving data that exists prior to editing. The data prior to editing will

temporarily be reinstated, then you can switch between the just-edited data and its original, unedited condition, allowing

you to hear how your edits affect the sound (Compare function). These memories are designed both for data writing and

data reading operations. The contents of this memory are lost when the power is turned off.

Internal memory

Recall buffer

Compare buffer

(excluding Utility settings)

Preset memory

• Preset Voice

• Arpeggio

• Demo Song

Edit Buffer

• Performance Edit

• Voice Edit

• Utility

• Control templates

(Remote mode)

Bulk Dump

User memory

• Performance

• User Voice

• Utility settings

• Control templates

(Remote mode)

Store

Load/ Save (executed in File display)

Internal data communication

Data communication between this

synthesizer and an external device

MIDI instrument or computer

DAW software

Remote Editor

USB flash memory

File extensions “.X5A”

(which include all data in User memory)

Bulk Dump

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Basic Structure

Using a Connected

Computer

Using iOS

Applications

Basic Structure

Controller Block

Tone Generator Block

Effect Block

Arpeggio Block

Song/Pattern

Playing Block

Internal Memory

MIDI/Audio Signal Flow

Connecting to a computer

Creating a Song with a

computer

Reference

Performance

Song/Pattern

File

Utility

Remote

MIDI/Audio Signal Flow

The MIDI/audio signal flow in this instrument and the flow between this instrument and an external device are shown in

the following illustration.

*1 The audio signals input via the USB [TO HOST] terminal are output only to the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks and [PHONE] jack. These

signals are not output to the USB [TO HOST] terminal.

*2 The audio data of the USB flash memory are output only to the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks and [PHONE] jack. The data is not output

to the USB [TO HOST] terminal.

MX49 MX61 MX88

Controller block

Keyboard

Controllers

Arpeggio block

Arpeggio Playback (2)

Song/Pattern

playing block

Internal memory

MIDI Output

USB [TO HOST]

MIDI [OUT]

MIDI Input

USB [TO HOST]

MIDI [IN]

Audio Input

USB [TO HOST]

[AUX IN]

Audio Output

USB [TO HOST]

OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R]

[PHONE]

Computer External MIDI equipment Computer Audio player

(ex.: iPod)

Computer Powered

speakers, etc.

Tone Generator

Performance

• Part 1: Voice

• Part 2: Voice

• Part 16: Voice

Effects

System Effect

Insertion Effect × 4

Master EQ

MIDI

Audio

Internal memory

Song (MIDI)

Song (Audio)

Rhythm Pattern (MIDI)

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Using a Connected

Computer

Using iOS

Applications

Basic Structure

Controller Block

Tone Generator Block

Effect Block

Arpeggio Block

Song/Pattern

Playing Block

Internal Memory

MIDI/Audio Signal Flow

Connecting to a computer

Creating a Song with a

computer

Reference

Performance

Song/Pattern

File

Utility

Remote

Using a Connected Computer

Connect the instrument to your computer (via USB) and create your own original songs, using DAW software on the

computer.

NOTE The acronym DAW (digital audio workstation) refers to music software for recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI data.

The main DAW applications are Cubase, Logic, SONAR and Digital Performer. Though all of these can be effectively used with

the instrument, we recommend using Cubase when creating songs together with the instrument.

By connecting this instrument to a computer, you can take advantage of the following functions and applications.

• Using as an external tone generator for the DAW software and a MIDI keyboard

• Using as a remote controller of the DAW software and VSTi (software instrument)

Connecting to a computer

A USB cable and the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver are necessary to connect the instrument to the computer. Note that

both audio data and MIDI data can be transmitted via USB. Also, the MX49/MX61 Remote Tools and the MX Voice List

are useful for using DAW software with this instrument. Follow the instructions below.

1 Download the latest Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver, MX49/MX61 Remote Tools, and MX Voice

List from our website.

After clicking the Download button, extract the compressed file.

http://download.yamaha.com/

NOTE Information on system requirements is also available at the above web site.

NOTE The Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver and Remote Tools may be revised and updated without prior notice. Make sure to

check and download the latest version from the above site.

2 Install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver to the computer.

For instructions on installing, follow the online Installation Guide included in the downloaded file package. When

connecting this instrument to a computer, connect the USB cable to the USB [TO HOST] of this instrument and the

USB terminal of the computer as shown below.

3 Make sure that the USB [TO HOST] terminal of this instrument is enabled.

Press [UTILITY] button to call up Utility display  Select “02:MIDI” from list with Cursor [ ] / [ ] buttons, then

press [ENTER] to call up MIDI display  Set “MIDI IN/OUT” parameter to “USB.”

4 Press the [STORE] button to store the settings to internal memory.

USB terminal

USB cable

Rear panel

USB [TO HOST] terminal

UTILITY*MIDI*******

a***MIDI*IN/OUT=*USB

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Basic Structure

Using a Connected

Computer

Using iOS

Applications

Basic Structure

Controller Block

Tone Generator Block

Effect Block

Arpeggio Block

Song/Pattern

Playing Block

Internal Memory

MIDI/Audio Signal Flow

Connecting to a computer

Creating a Song with a

computer

Reference

Performance

Song/Pattern

File

Utility

Remote

5 Install the MX49/MX61 Remote Tools (downloaded in step 1) to the computer.

Remote Tools consists of two components: the MX49/MX61 Remote Editor and MX49/MX61 Extension, which

enables you to use the instrument along with Cubase series. For instructions on installing, refer to the online

Installation Guide included in the downloaded file package.

6 Install the MX Voice List (downloaded in step 1) to the computer.

For instructions on installing, refer to the online Installation Guide included in the downloaded file package.

Precautions when using the USB [TO HOST] terminal

When connecting the computer to the USB [TO HOST] terminal, make sure to observe the following points. Failing

to do so risks freezing the computer and corrupting or losing the data. If the computer or the instrument freezes,

restart the application software or the computer OS, or turn the power to the instrument off then on again.

NOTICE

• Use an AB type USB cable of less than 3 meters. USB 3.0 cables cannot be used.

• Before connecting the computer to the USB [TO HOST] terminal, exit from any power-saving mode of the

computer (such as suspend, sleep or standby).

• Before turning on the power to the instrument, connect the computer to the USB [TO HOST] terminal.

• Execute the following before turning the power to the instrument on/off or plugging/unplugging the USB cable

to/from the USB [TO HOST] terminal.

• Quit any open application software on the computer.

• Make sure that data is not being transmitted from the instrument. (Data is transmitted by playing notes on the

keyboard, playing back a song, or etc.)

• While the computer is connected to the instrument, you should wait for six seconds or more between these

operations: (1) when turning the power of the instrument off then on again, or (2) when alternately connecting/

disconnecting the USB cable.

MIDI channels and MIDI ports

MIDI data is assigned to one of sixteen channels, and this synthesizer is capable of simultaneously playing up to

sixteen separate Parts, via the maximum sixteen MIDI channels. However, this sixteen-channel limit can be

overcome by using separate MIDI “ports”—each supporting sixteen channels—and adding another synthesizer

or tone generator for even more instrument sounds. While a single MIDI cable is equipped to handle data over

up to sixteen channels simultaneously, a USB connection is capable of handling far more—thanks to the use of

MIDI ports. Each MIDI port can handle sixteen channels, and the USB connection allows up to eight ports,

letting you use up to 128 channels (8 ports x 16 channels) on your computer. When connecting this instrument to

a computer using a USB cable, the MIDI ports are defined as follows:

Port 1

The tone generator block in this instrument can recognize and use only this port. When playing

the instrument as a tone generator from the external MIDI instrument or computer, you should set

MIDI Port to 1 on the connected MIDI device or computer.

Port 2

This port is used to control DAW software on the computer from the instrument by using the

Remote Control feature.

Port 3

This port is used as the MIDI Thru Port. The MIDI data received over Port 3 via the USB [TO

HOST] terminal is re-transmitted to an external MIDI device via the MIDI [OUT] terminal. Also, the

MIDI data received over Port 3 via the MIDI [IN] terminal is re-transmitted to an external device

(computer, etc.) via the USB [TO HOST] terminal.

Port 4

This port is not used for the instrument.

Port 5

This port is used only for data communication of the MX49/MX61 Remote Editor. No other

software or device can use this port.

When using a USB connection, make sure to match the MIDI transmit port and the MIDI receive port as well as

the MIDI transmit channel and the MIDI receive channel. Make sure to set the MIDI port of the external device

connected to this instrument according to the above information.

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