Yamaha KX49 manuel d'utilisation

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PLEASE KEEP THIS MANU AL This product utilizes batteries or an external power sup- ply (adapter). DO NO T connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recom- mended by Y amaha. W ARNING: Do not place this product in a position where any one could walk on, trip over ,[...]

1. IMPORT ANT NO TICE: DO NO T MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approv ed by Y amaha may v oid your authority , granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORT ANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or anothe[...]

(3)-11 Owner’s Manual 4 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this man ual in a safe place f or future ref erence. W ARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautio[...]

(3)-11 Owner’s Manual 5 • When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level.[...]

Introduction Owner’s Manual 6 Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha KX25 / KX49 / KX61 USB KEYBOARD STUDIO. Included in the package are the KX MIDI keyboard for controlling a computer via USB as well as the DAW application software, Cubase AI4. Simply connect the KX to a computer via USB, and you’ve got a comprehensive control center and seamless[...]

About the Included Software Owner’s Manual 7 Special Notices about the Accessory Disks CAUTION • This disk containing the software is not meant for use with an audio/visual system (CD player, DVD player, etc.). Do not attempt to use the disk on equipment other than a computer. Special Notice • The copyrights of the USB-MIDI Driver and Extensi[...]

Owner’s Manual 8 Introduction ........................................... 6 Features ................................................. 6 Included Accessories ............................ 6 About the Included Software ................ 7 Special Notices about the Accessory Disks ............. 7 System Requirements for Software .....................[...]

Turning the Power On and Off Owner’s Manual 9 Power Supply The KX can be powered from one of the following two sources. • Power supply from the AC power adaptor • Power supply from the connected host computer (USB bus-power) Connecting the AC po wer adaptor 1. Make sure that the STANDBY/ON switch of the KX is in the STANDBY position. 2. Conne[...]

Front and Rear Panels Owner’s Manual 10 1 CONTROL knobs .............................Page 24 Use these knobs to adjust the parameter values of the VSTi in your computer. 2 Knob Functions Select button .......Page 24 Use this button to select one of the two functions assigned to each knob. 3 VELOCITY CURVE [DEC] and [INC] buttons .................[...]

Front and Rear Panels Owner’s Manual 11 & CUBASE FUNCTION [A] and [B] buttons ..........................................................Page 23 These buttons let you control certain assignable functions within Cubase. * PROGRAM [DEC] and [INC] buttons ..........................................................Page 19 Use these buttons to selec[...]

What You Can Do With the KX Owner’s Manual 12 The KX is, of course, a MIDI keyboard—however, it also provides a wealth of other convenient and powerful features for use with your computer and DAW software. Here’s a short introduction to what you can do with your KX. Keyboard Performance Play the keyboard and use the various controllers (inclu[...]

Setting Up Owner’s Manual 13 Installation Using the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM Important! Since the End-User Software License Agreement (EUSLA) shown on your computer display when you install the “DAW” software is replaced by the agreement on page 42, you should disregard the EUSLA. Read the Cubase AI4 License Agreement on page 42 carefully, and inst[...]

Setting Up Owner’s Manual 14 For Windows: 1. Make sure that the power to the KX is turned off. 2. Disconnect all MIDI cables that connect MIDI devices to MIDI IN/OUT connectors on the KX. 3. Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account. 4. Insert the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. 5. Open the “Extensions for Steinber[...]

Setting Up Owner’s Manual 15 For Macintosh: 1. Make sure that the power to the KX is turned off. 2. Disconnect all MIDI cables that connect MIDI devices to MIDI IN/OUT connectors on the KX. 3. Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account. 4. Insert the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. 5. Open the “Extensions for Steinb[...]

Setting Up Owner’s Manual 16 Connection If you’ve followed the instructions on pages 13–15, you’ve connected your KX and computer as shown below. (Additional devices shown below have been included to cover other possible setups.) Keep in mind that all further instructions in this manual assume the connection has been made properly. Also rem[...]

Using the KX with Cubase Owner’s Manual 17 The KX features a special Link feature that allows you seamless control over various functions in Cubase and provides enormous efficiency and speed in your music production workflow. Make sure you’ve connected all devices and properly set up your system (as described on pages 13–16), then try using t[...]

Using the KX with Cubase Owner’s Manual 18 4. Remove the checkmarks by clicking the check boxes of “All MIDI Inputs” corresponding to the KX MIDI Ports 2 and 3 respectively. “Yamaha KX-2” and “Yamaha KX-3” on Windows and “YAMAHA KX YAMAHA KX Port 2” and “YAMAHA KX YAMAHA KX Port 3” on Macintosh correspond to MIDI Port 2 and MI[...]

Using the KX with Cubase Owner’s Manual 19 Setting up the VSTi You can create a track for the VSTi and open/close the VSTi window from the KX panel operation remotely. Performing such operations (normally performed on Cubase) from the KX panel is a great convenience and significantly speeds up your workflow. Creating a track for the VSTi This let[...]

Using the KX with Cubase Owner’s Manual 20 Playing the Keyboard Try playing the keyboard on the KX to hear the sound of “RockSt2” selected in step 4 on the previous page. Depending on the pressed note, a different instrument’s sound will be played back, allowing you to play your own rhythm pattern in real time by pressing various notes rhyt[...]

Using the KX with Cubase Owner’s Manual 21 Holding Arpeggio playback 4. Press the [HOLD] button (the lamp lights). 5. Press a single note on the keyboard. The Arpeggio (rhythm pattern) starts just by playing a single note. While the [HOLD] lamp is turned on, Arpeggio playback will not stop even if you release the note meaning that you can perform[...]

Using the KX with Cubase Owner’s Manual 22 a complete song by letting each rhythm repeat for several measures and changing patterns as desired. Each of the Arpeggio types in the Category “DrPc” (selected with the default initial setting) features four different rhythm patterns recorded respectively to four different tracks. Each of these patt[...]

Using the KX with Cubase Owner’s Manual 23 Using the CUBASE FUNCTION Buttons Default functions When using Cubase, you can call up various windows within Cubase by using the CUBASE FUNCTION [A] and [B] buttons. ■ When using Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4: The CUBASE FUNCTION [A] button can be used for calling up the Sound Browser dialog. The CUBASE FU[...]

Using the KX with Cubase Owner’s Manual 24 Controlling the VSTi by Using the CONTROL Knobs Operating the CONTROL knobs on the KX panel edits or controls various parameters of the VSTi used on the computer. The KX provides 30 Control Templates which can be used for various VSTi plug-ins. By selecting the desired one from 30 Control Templates, you [...]

Using the KX with Cubase Owner’s Manual 25 Controlling the T ranspor t and T racks You can use the panel controls on the KX to control transport functions (such as Play, Record and Stop) within Cubase, and perform other operations, such as muting and soloing of selected tracks. Cursor buttons These buttons function the same as the cursor keys on [...]

Basic Operation on the KX Owner’s Manual 26 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. T op display This display appears when turning the power ON. Parameters [...]

Basic Operation on the KX Owner’s Manual 27 Changing the Octave Range Use these buttons to shift the note range of the keyboard by octave (three octaves, up or down). The initial default setting (no shift) is recalled by pressing both the buttons simultaneously. The current octave range can be confirmed via the status of the LED lamp above the bu[...]

Control Templates Owner’s Manual 28 The KX provides 30 Control Templates which can be used for VSTi plug-in software. By selecting the desired Control Template, you can automatically call up the appropriate function assignments for controlling the currently selected VSTi with the CONTROL knobs. When using Cubase, selecting an Instrument track or [...]

Control Templates Owner’s Manual 29 Editing a Control T emplate Changing the messag e type generated by using the CONTROL knobs The MIDI messages generated by operating the CONTROL knobs are divided into two types: Remote and CC (Control Change). Only one of these two types can be active, and the type is set with the KnobOutSel parameter. Remote [...]

Control Templates Owner’s Manual 30 Changing the Control Chang e number generated by using the CONTROL knob You can change the Control Change number assigned to the CONTROL knob from the default setting as desired. 1. Press the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button. The LED lamp lights and the Control Template selection display appears. 2. Use the DATA [DEC][...]

Arpeggio Owner’s Manual 31 The KX features a powerful Arpeggio function, that lets you play various phrases or rhythm pattern depending on the notes you press. Among the preset 342 Arpeggio types provided in the KX, each of 66 types for drum/ percussion sounds consists of four phrases (rhythm patterns) which can be called up according to the area[...]

Arpeggio Owner’s Manual 32 Using MIDI Clock to control Arpeggio tempo With the initial default setting (Sync = Auto on page 36), the Arpeggio is played back according to the tempo determined by the internal or external clock as described below. When MIDI clock is received from an external MIDI device: The Arpeggio will play back according to the [...]

Arpeggio Owner’s Manual 33 Editing an Arpeggio The Arpeggio can be edited as desired. For example, you can alter the rhythmic feel of the Arpeggio by changing the amount of Swing, adjust the gate time (length) of the notes, or even select a different variation to completely change the Arpeggio pattern. 1. Press the [ARP EDIT] button. The LED lamp[...]

Using the KX with a DAW Other than Cubase Owner’s Manual 34 This section shows you how to set up the KX for controlling DAW software other than Cubase. For more information on setting up on your particular DAW, refer to the manual of the DAW software. 1. Press the [UTILITY] button. The LED lamp above the button lights and the Utility display appe[...]

Using the KX with a DAW Other than Cubase Owner’s Manual 35 When using Digital Performer (Macintosh): In each of these cases, you need to set the MIDI Port in the “Audio MIDI setup.” 1. In the start up disk of Mac OS X (normally named “Macintosh HD”), open “Application” then “Utilities” and double click “Audio MIDI Setup”. 2. [...]

Utility Settings Owner’s Manual 36 In the Utility display, you can make various settings such as the Arpeggio tempo, MIDI transmit/receive settings, and display related settings. Basic Operation 1. Press the [UTILITY] button. The LED lamp above the button lights and the Utility display appears. 2. Use the SELECT buttons to select the parameter to[...]

Utility Settings Owner’s Manual 37 Restoring the Factory-programmed System Settings (Factory Set) You can restore the factory default settings of the KX. Follow the instructions below to execute Factory Set. CAUTION • The edited Arpeggio types and Control Templates will be lost by executing Factory Set. Important data should be saved to the com[...]

Utility Settings Owner’s Manual 38 Setting the MIDI Thru Parameter With the initial default settings (MIDI Select = USB, MIDI Thru = MIDI → USB), MIDI messages received via the MIDI IN connector of the KX will be transmitted through the USB TO HOST connector (USB MIDI Port 1). As necessary, you can change the MIDI Thru setting so that MIDI mess[...]

Troubleshooting Owner’s Manual 39 The power of the instrument does not turn on. • If the KX is not connected to a computer, confirm whether or not the AC power adaptor is properly plugged into the KX. • If you are not using an AC power adaptor, confirm whether or not a USB cable is properly plugged into the KX and computer. • Confirm whethe[...]

Message List Owner’s Manual 40 Message List LCD Indication Description MIDI buffer full. Failed to process the MIDI data because too much data was received at one time. MIDI checksum error. The check sum for the data received is incorrect. MIDI data error. An error occurred when receiving MIDI data. USB error. An error related to the USB TO HOST [...]

TOOLS for KX LICENSE AGREEMENT Owner’s Manual 41 A TTENTION PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THIS SOFTWARE PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU (AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR LEGAL ENTITY) AND YAMAHA CORPORATION [...]

Cubase AI4 LICENSE AGREEMENT Owner’s Manual 42 6. THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE Third party software and data (“THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE”) may be attached to the SOFTWARE. If, in the written materials or the electronic data accompanying the Software, Yamaha identifies any software and data as THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, you acknowledge and agree that you must a[...]

Cubase AI4 LICENSE AGREEMENT Owner’s Manual 43 Copyrighted data, including but not limited to MIDI data for songs, obtained by means of the SOFTWARE, are subject to the following restrictions which you must observe. Data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be used for any commercial purposes without permission of the copyright owner. Data r[...]

Appendix Owner’s Manual 44 Specifications * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with [...]

Appendix Owner’s Manual 45 Control T emplate List For details about what function is assigned to each knob when each Template is selected, refer to the following page: http://www.yamahasynth.com/ No. Manufacturer Product name Indication on the KX display 1 Steinberg HALion One HALionOne 2 Mystic Mystic 3 Prologue Prologue 4 Spector Spector 5 Embr[...]

Appendix Owner’s Manual 46 Arpeggio T ype List General Instrument types which can be selected on HALionOne and are most suitable for the respective Arpeggio Types are listed in the “Instrument Type” column. Category Arp. No. Arp. Name Time Signature Length Original Tempo Instrument Type DrPc 1 ContmpRk 4 / 4 4 126 Stereo GM DrPc 2 StndRock 4 [...]

Appendix Owner’s Manual 47 Bass 101 JazFunk1 4 / 4 2 120 : Bass 102 JazFunk2 4 / 4 4 120 : Bass 103 SlowEasy 4 / 4 4 72 : Bass 104 ClubJazz 4 / 4 4 125 : Bass 105 PopShuff 4 / 4 4 94 Velo Slap Bass 106 GosplFnk 4 / 4 4 106 FingerBass Bass 107 StdDisco 4 / 4 1 120 : Bass 108 PhilyDsc 4 / 4 2 100 : Bass 109 ChartPop 4 / 4 4 92 SynthBass2 Bass 110 N[...]

Appendix Owner’s Manual 48 ChSq 211 Syncopat 4 / 4 2 120 Saw Ld HySq 212 Hybrid1 4 / 4 1 130 : HySq 213 Hybrid2 4 / 4 1 95 : HySq 214 Hybrid3 4 / 4 1 130 : HySq 215 Hybrid4 4 / 4 1 130 Bass&Ld HySq 216 Hybrid5 4 / 4 1 106 : ApKb 217 Pf Arp1 4 / 4 2 64 Acoustic Piano ApKb 218 Pf Arp2 4 / 4 2 74 : ApKb 219 Pf Arp3 4 / 4 2 130 : ApKb 220 Pf Arp4[...]

Appendix Owner’s Manual 49 GtPl 321 ReggeShf 4 / 4 4 90 : GtPl 322 Samba 4 / 4 4 120 Nylon GtPl 323 Bossa 4 / 4 4 124 : GtPl 324 Spanish1 4 / 4 2 120 : GtPl 325 Spanish2 4 / 4 2 120 Steel GtPl 326 Lick1 4 / 4 4 120 Distortion GtPl 327 Lick2 4 / 4 4 120 : GtPl 328 Lick3 4 / 4 2 120 : GtPl 329 Lick4 4 / 4 4 120 : GtPl 330 Lick5 4 / 4 1 120 : Strn 3[...]

MIDI Implementation Chart Owner’s Manual 50 MIDI Implementation Char t Note Number : True voice ************** 0 - 127 x x Memorized YAMAHA [ USB KEYBOARD STUDIO ] Date :12-JUL-2007 Model KX25/KX49/KX61 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1 - 16 x x 1 - 16 Default Mode M[...]

MIDI Implementation Chart Owner’s Manual 51 Prog Change : True # o 0 - 127 x ************** System Exclusive o o Common : Song Pos. : Song Sel. : Tune x x x x x x System Real Time : Clock : Commands o x o x : Reset All Cntrls : All Sound Off x x x x Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO o : Yes Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, M[...]

Index Owner’s Manual 52 A AC power adaptor ..................................................... 9 ADD INSTRUMENT TRACK ................................ 10, 19 ARP EDIT .......................................................... 10, 33 ARP ON/OFF ..................................................... 10, 20 Arpeggio ................................[...]

Index Owner’s Manual 53 R REC .................................................................. 25, 34 Record .............................................................. 25, 34 Remote ................................................................... 37 Repeat on/off ..................................................... 25, 34 Rewind .......[...]

Owner’s Manual 54 MEMO[...]

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