Yamaha M8x Benutzerhandbuch

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MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

Operation Manual

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In this document, MONTAGE M6, MONTAGE M7, and MONTAGE M8x are collectively called

“MONTAGE M.”

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About this manual

Information

The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this Operation Manual are for instructional

purposes only.

Unless indicated otherwise, the illustrations and displays as shown in this Operation Manual

are based on the MONTAGE M6 (in English).

Lightning is the trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

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Others

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Fixed problems;

New features;

Fixed problems;

Firmware versions

v1.10 to v1.11

Fixed a problem in which Keyboard AT Mode also affects MONTAGE M6/7.

Fixed other minor problems.

v1.00 to v1.10

New Performances have been added.

Improvements have been made to the user interface.

Fixed other minor problems.

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This chapter explains the basic structure of MONTAGE M and how to use it.

Contents

Using the MONTAGE M

Basic structure

Setting up for Live Performance

Recording and playing back

Managing backup files of your Performances

Using microphones and audio devices

Connecting external MIDI instruments

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Contents

Basic structure

Block diagram and data flow

Tone generator block

Internal memory

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This instrument consists of eight main functional blocks: Controller, Motion Sequencer, Tone

Generator, Effects, Sequencer, Arpeggio, Envelope Follower, and A/D Input.

(Click or tap the text in the functional block to jump to the corresponding page.)

(1) Control message

Block diagram and data flow

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(2) Audio signal

(3) Controller

(4) Motion Sequencer

(5) Tone Generator

(6) Effects

(7) Sequencer

(8) Arpeggio

(9) Envelope Follower

(10) A/D Input

(11) Control Matrix

(12) Computer

(13) External MIDI equipment

(14) Microphone, audio equipment, etc.

(15) Powered speakers, etc.

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The tone generator block is equipped with a hybrid sound engine combining three synthesis

systems.

The AWM2 sound engine features waveforms containing sampled wave data you can assign to

each element, and then modify the sound by using Filters and EGs (envelope generators). Each

Normal Part uses up to 128 elements to generate a wide range of rich sounds that help you

create expressive sounds. Since the “raw” waveforms sampled from the actual acoustic

instruments have been processed to enable each note to be used for various music, this sound

engine produces the realistic sound of musical instruments such as piano and wind instruments,

for example. You can use this sound engine not just for reproducing realistic instrument sounds

but also for creating completely new sounds by using filters and the EG. For the Drum Part, you

can use up to 73 drum keys to assign the waveforms of percussion sounds to each key on the

keyboard to create a desired drum kit.

Tone generator block

AWM2 sound engine

Normal Part

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The Drum Part has a maximum of 73 drum keys you can use for creating desired drum kits by

assigning the waveforms of percussion sounds to each key on the keyboard.

The FM-X sound engine uses eight oscillators (Operators) to modulate the frequency of the

waves generated by each Operator to create rich harmonic overtones.

The Operators are grouped into two roles: Carrier and Modulator. The Modulators modulate the

next Operator while the Carriers generate the resulting sounds. The function in which the

Operator modulates itself is called “feedback.” The FM-X sound engine features pre-

programmed Algorithms that have 88 different patterns for connecting the Operators. With this

sound engine, you can use the parameters to control the harmonic overtones of the Operator

waves and apply the same high-quality filters, effects, and EQ available in the AWM2 sound

engine to create more complex sounds than possible with conventional FM sound engines.

Drum Part

Individual drum sounds (different for each key) (C0 to C6)

FM-X sound engine

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(1) Feedback

(2) Modulator

(3) Carrier

(4) Operator

(5) Frequency Modulation

(6) Algorithm

(7) Example of FM (Frequency Modulation)

(8) Modulator wave

(9) Carrier wave

(10) Modulated wave

The AN-X is a virtual analog sound engine that digitally reproduces the behavior of analog

synthesizers in great detail.

With their traditional and innovative features, the oscillators of this next-generation AN sound

engine provide more flexibility in modulation and wave-shaping functions so that you can create

a wide variety of sounds—from “real” vintage to edgy and extreme.

AN-X sound engine

Features three Oscillators and one Noise generator.

OSC3 modulates OSC1 and OSC2 (either with frequency modulation or ring modulation)

Each OSC controls the shape of the waves by using Pulse Width, OSC Self Sync, or Wave

Shaper.

You can set each OSC to output before or after Filter 1 and Filter 2.

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The internal memory of this instrument holds the saved Performances, Live Sets, Songs, and

other settings.

This chart shows the data flow between the internal memory and the external device.

(Click or tap to enlarge the image.)

Contains the Preset Performances, Preset Arpeggios, Preset Audition Phrases, and other

settings.

You cannot overwrite the data in the Preset memory since it is read-only.

Internal memory

Preset memory

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The Edit buffer is the work area for editing Performances, Live Sets, Songs, and other settings.

This work area allows both reading and writing, and the contents within this work area are

erased when the instrument is turned off.

The edited Performances and Motion Sequences should be saved to the User Memory before

selecting a different Performance or turning off the instrument.

(Other settings are saved automatically.)

The User memory has two areas: User and Library.

The User area holds the stored Performances and Motion Sequences, and other settings for the

entire instrument, such as Utility settings and other User data edited in the Edit buffer.

When a User Performance is edited, you can store it as a new Performance or overwrite the

existing Performance.

The Library area allows up to 16 library files (.Y2L) to be loaded from the USB flash drive. The

settings saved in the Library area cannot be edited. To edit the settings in the Library area, send

the data to the Edit buffer by selecting a Performance stored in the Library area or loading a

Motion Sequence from the Library area. After editing, the data will be saved to the User area.

The User memory is used for reading and writing, and the data within this area will be retained

after the instrument is turned off.

The Recall buffer and Compare buffer are areas used for temporarily saving the settings you

are editing.

The Recall buffer is used as a backup for the Edit buffer.

If you accidentally changed to a different Performance without first storing the setting, you can

use the Recall function to restore the temporarily saved settings from the Recall buffer to the

Edit buffer.

The Compare buffer is the area for keeping settings before making edits. By using the Compare

function, you can bring the settings temporarily saved in the Compare buffer to compare the

edited and unedited sounds.

Edit buffer

User memory

Recall buffer and Compare buffer

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These buffers are for reading and writing data, but the settings will be lost when the instrument

is turned off.

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Shown below is a general workflow guide for the MONTAGE M.

1Selecting a Performance

Select from the Live set screen or from the Category Search screen.

2Editing the settings

3Saving edited settings

4Creating a Live Set

5Selecting a Live Set

6Playing the keyboard

Setting up for Live Performance

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1Press the [LIVE SET] button.

The Live Set screen appears.

2If necessary, press the [BANK] button and the [PAGE] button to select a

different screen. Find a Performance you would like to use, and tap the

Performance name on the screen to select it.

Selecting a Performance from the Live Set screen

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The Category Search function allows you to search through Performances, Parts, Rhythm

Patterns, Arpeggios, and Waveforms to find ones you would like to use.

To search for a desired Performance, open the Performance screen, and press the

[CATEGORY] button to open the Performance Category Search screen.

NOTE

You can also select a Performance by placing the cursor on the Performance Name on the Home screen and

using the data dial, [INC/YES] button, and [DEC/NO] button.

1Press the [CATEGORY] button.

The Performance Category screen appears.

You can also open the Performance Category Search screen by selecting Category

Search from the context menu for the Performance Name.

(1) Filter

You can use the filter to search through the list of Performances.

Selecting a Performance from the Category Search screen

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NOTE

Select one from Main and Sub.

Select an attribute or combinations of attributes. Depending on the combination,

the filter uses the conditions AND or OR.

You can use the OR condition for categories by pressing the appropriate Category name

selection buttons.

You can also set the OR condition by tapping the category name while holding the [SHIFT]

button.

You can select a Sub category also by simultaneously holding down the [SHIFT] button and

pressing one of the Slot number and Category name selection buttons.

Category

Attribute

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Filter:

Exact match · AWM2, FM-X, and AN-X

AND condition · MC, SSS, and Smart Morph

OR condition · Single, and Multi

· MOTIF XF, MONTAGE, and MONTAGE M

(2) Bank

(3) Search by keyword

(4) Job

(5) The list of the Performances that correspond to the selected Category and Attribute

The current Performance is shown in white; the Single-Part Performances are

shown in green; and the Multi-Part Performances are shown in blue.

(6) Changing the sort order

(7) Audition

2Change the filter, bank, and sort order, as needed.

3Select one from the list shown on the right.

Move the cursor by using the Data dial, up and down buttons, [INC] button, or [DEC]

button.

By using the PAGE buttons or the Display knobs on the top panel, you can scroll down

without changing the Performance.

NOTE

Simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and use the slot number buttons 9 to 16 to select a

specific Performance.

4To close the Performance Category Search screen, press the [ENTER]

button or [EXIT] button or [PERFORMANCE] button on the top panel, or

tap the (Home) icon or the (Exit) icon on the screen.

NOTE

You can use the Part Category Search function if you wish to change one of the Parts in a Multi-Part

Performance (a Performance that has more than one Part).

To open the Part Category Search screen, select a Part you wish to change, and then press one of the

[CATEGORY] buttons while holding down the [SHIFT] button.

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