Yamaha SU200 manual

M.D .G., EMI Division, Y amaha Corporation © 2000 Y amaha Corporation V484910 004CRAP12.2-01A0 Printed in Japan O WNER'S MANU AL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D'EMPLOI This document is printed on recycled chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. Auf Recycling-Umw eltpapier mit Sojatinte gedr uckt. Ce document a été imprimé sur du papier rec[...]

2 This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over ,or roll anything over power or c[...]

3 (4)-7 • Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. ■ DATA BACK-UP AND STORAGE • Yamaha recommends that you regularly save data using a Memory Card (SmartMedia) , a[...]

4 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the SU200 Sampling Unit. The SU200 offers CD-quality sample recording and easy pad-controlled replay of recorded samples. Its effect control knobs and ribbon controller allow you to apply scratch, filtering, and other impressive effects both to samples and to realtime audio input. The SU200 is compact [...]

5 ENGLISH What is Sampling? The SU200 records sound from a microphone or from input from a CD player or similar audio device. This recording process is called sampling , and the recorded sounds are called samples . Y ou can record a sample into each pad, and play the sample back by pressing the pad. The SU200 can store up to 24 samples (3 banks × [...]

6 SU200 Features The SU200 provides more than just standard sampling. This page introduces y ou to some of the special features included on the SU200. ■ Loop-T rack Pla y: Play loop samples in unison, all at the same tempo (BPM) ( → P ages 18, 32) Although each sample has its own tempo setting, you can use this feature to play out multiple samp[...]

7 ENGLISH Contents Controls, Connectors, and the LCD .................................................................................................................... 8 Power connections ............................................................................................................................................ 12 The SU200 Design[...]

8 Controls, Connectors, and the LCD PHONES MIC INPUT MIDI IN REC TRGLVL D ATA EFFECT CONTROL VOLUME TYPE TYPE LFO LO-FI DELA Y LEVEL RESONANCE V ARI GA T E TIME MOD SPEED DRIVE TIME CUTOFF 3.3V CARD DC IN LINE INPUT L R STEREO OUTPUT L R BANK JOB EXIT RESMPL REC BPM NORMAL REVERS E ST ART POINT END POINT POINT CLEAR ST ART STOP SLICE DELA Y FILTER [...]

Controls, Connectors, and the LCD 9 ENGLISH q Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ...................................................................................................................... Page11 w V OLUME Control Knob ................................................................................................................... Page 13 e [...]

10 Controls, Connectors, and the LCD Rear P anel and Connections q ST ANDBY/ON Switch ................................................................................................................................. Page 13 Press to toggle the power on or off. (Power is on when the switch is pressed in.) w DC IN P ower Input Connects to the optiona[...]

Controls, Connectors, and the LCD 11 ENGLISH Displa y q STEREO/MONO ............................................................................................................................ Pages 22, 24, 26 w HI/STD/LONG/EXLG .........................................................................................................................[...]

12 Power connections P ower connections While the SU200 can run from either an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Y amaha recommends use of the more environmentally saf e AC adaptor . Follow the instructions below according to the po wer source you intend to use . Using an Optional A C Po wer Adaptor Z Make sure that the SU200’ s ST ANDBY/ON switc[...]

Power connections 13 ENGLISH • When the batteries need to be replaced, “Battry Low” may appear on the display , the volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur . When this hap- pens, turn the power off and replace the batteries. • Even if batteries are installed, the SU200 will automatically switch to AC [...]

14 The SU200 Design The SU200 Design Internal Configuration The SU200 consists of three internal blocks. ● Sampler Block Records samples from sound input from a microphone, CD player , or other audio device, and allows editing and processing of the recorded samples. ● Eff ector/Filter Block Applies an effect or filter to the sound output from[...]

The SU200 Design 15 ENGLISH Memory Configuration The SU200 can store a maximum of 24 samples (8 pads × 3 banks) in its inter nal memor y . Y ou can also sav e your SU200 samples into memory cards (see page 42). Modes The SU200 has three main operating modes. ● P ad-Play Mode The SU200 enters this mode immediately following power -on. This is th[...]

16 Quick Start Quic k Star t Pla ying Samples The SU200 comes with samples recorded for all pads . Y ou are now ready to star t using the pads to play these prerecorded samples . Z Make the necessary connections. Connect up headphones or an output audio device. (See page 10.) X Press the [ST ANDBY/ON] switch on the SU200’ s rear panel. The SU200 [...]

Quick Start 17 ENGLISH Using the Effects and Filter The SU200 lets you to apply a v ar iety of impressive eff ects to your samples. Now let's tr y using the EFFECT CONTROL knobs and the ribbon controller on the SU200's front panel. • Effects and scratch to not operate during playback of high-grade samples. • The lower right of the dis[...]

18 Quick Start Using Loop-T rac k Play Use this feature to pla y loop samples from multiple pads simultaneously . The SU200 tempor ar ily adjusts the tempo settings for each sample so that all of these samples pla y out at the same tempo (the same BPM setting). • Some samples may produce noise when used with Loop T rack Play. Z Press the [LOOP TR[...]

Quick Start 19 ENGLISH Applying Eff ects or Filter to Realtime A udio Input The “A udio In” feature lets you pass sound from a CD pla yer , MD player , or other audio device through the SU200. Y ou can switch the sound throughput on and off , and mix it with playbac k from sample pads 1 to 8. Y ou are also free to apply an effect or filter to [...]

20 Quick Start Recor ding a Sample Now try taking a sample of your own v oice, and then playing it bac k by pressing the pad. Z Connect a microphone to the MIC INPUT jack. (See page 10.) X Switch memor y protection off . (See page 51.) C Switch off all pads, and then press the [REC] b utton to enter Sampling mode. • Y ou can escape from Sampling [...]

Quick Start 21 ENGLISH B Press the [ST ART/ST OP] button to enter sampling standby . N Speak into the microphone. Recording star ts automatically when you begin speaking. M Press the [ST ART/ST OP] button to stop the recording. The SU200 lea ves Sampling mode and returns to Pad-Pla y mode. • Sampling automatically stops if you run out of recor di[...]

22 Chapter 1 Recording Samples Chapter 1 Recor ding Samples This chapter explains ho w to record samples. Y ou can record samples using either automatic star t (A UTO) or man ual star t (MANUAL). Y ou can also re-record existing samples (resampling). ● Automatic Recording automatically starts when the input level reaches a specified trigger leve[...]

Chapter 1 Recording Samples 23 ENGLISH N Adjust the Recording T rigger Lev el. T urn knob 2 (REC TRGL VL) to set the trigger level. ● About the Recording T rigger Lev el The illustrations below show how the trigger level works. As you can see, recording starts when the input level hits the recording trigger level for the first time. At higher tr[...]

24 Chapter 1 Recording Samples Recor ding a Sample (MANU AL star t) Z Make the connections required f or sample recording. (See page 10.) X Switch off all pads, and then press the [REC] b utton twice to enter man ual-start Sam- pling mode. • Y ou can use the [REC] button to toggle between MANUAL start and AUTO start. • Y ou can escape from Samp[...]

Chapter 1 Recording Samples 25 ENGLISH M Input the sound you are recording (through the microphone or from the de vice con- nected to the LINE INPUT). < When you ha ve finished recording, press the [ST AR T/STOP] b utton to stop. The SU200 returns to Pad-Pla y mode. • Sampling automatically stops if you run out of recor ding time (if the rema[...]

26 Chapter 1 Recording Samples Resampling Z Switch off all pads, and then press the [RESMPL] b utton to enter Resampling mode. • Y ou can escape from Resampling mode by pressing the [EXIT] button. X Press the pad into which you w ant to record your new sample . (See page 20.) If you wish to change the bank, press the appropriate bank button befor[...]

Chapter 1 Recording Samples 27 ENGLISH V Star t resampling. ● Begin pad play b y pressing any pad other than the one you selected at Step 2. Resampling star ts as soon as you press a pad. Y ou can now play any combination of pads, you can switch on appropriate effects, and you can use the ribbon controller and the EFFECT CONTROL knobs. • The TI[...]

28 Chapter 2 Playing the Pads Gate/T rigger Setting This setting determines whether the pad acts as a gate or a tr igger . ● Gate ........................... The sample plays out only while the pad is held down. ● T rigger ....................... Press the pad once to start playback; you can then release the pad while playback continues. If you[...]

Chapter 2 Playing the Pads 29 ENGLISH One-shot/Loop Setting Use this setting to select whether the sample plays one time only , or continuously as a loop . ● One-shot ................... The sample plays out once only, from its start point to its end point (see page 30). ● Loop ........................... The sample loops. If a start point and [...]

30 Chapter 2 Playing the Pads Setting the Star t P oint and End P oint Use this feature to select the r ange of the sample that plays out. Playback starts at the set star t point, and ends at the set end point. Make these settings using the [ST ART POINT] and [END POINT] buttons. You can clear either of these set- tings using the [POINT CLEAR] butt[...]

Chapter 2 Playing the Pads 31 ENGLISH X Press the [ST ART POINT] b utton, and then adjust the star t point. C Press the [END POINT] button, and then adjust the end point. • The start point and end point can be adjusted during sample playback. V Press the [EXIT] button. The SU200 stores the settings and returns to Pad-Play mode. Clearing the Start[...]

32 Chapter 2 Playing the Pads Using the [HOLD] Feature Use this feature when y ou want changes in eff ects and other settings to apply to a single selected pad, regardless of the order in which you are pla ying the pads. If you do not use the HOLD f eature, changes you mak e in effects and other settings will apply to the last pad that you pressed.[...]

Chapter 2 Playing the Pads 33 ENGLISH ● If pad 1 is set to 2bar while pad 2 is still set to 1bar: Y ou can change the bar -length setting from Pad-Play mode; simply select the pad and then press [-1/NO] or [+1/YES] to switch the setting. Note that the bpm (beats-per -minute) setting changes accordingly . T ry changing some of the bar settings. Pr[...]

34 Chapter 3 Sample Editing Chapter 3 Sample Editing This chapter explains ho w to delete all or par t of a selected sample. DELETE (Deleting an Entire Sample) Z Switch off all pads, and then press the [DELETE/EXTRA CT] button once to enter Delete mode. • Y ou can escape from this mode by pressing the [EXIT] button. X Press the pad that holds the[...]

Chapter 3 Sample Editing 35 ENGLISH EXTRA CT (Deleting The Unused Ends of a Sample) Once you ha ve set the star t and end points f or a sample (see page 30), only the section that lies between these two points is pla yed back. Y ou can use the EXTRACT f eature to delete the par ts of the sample that are no longer play ed. Z Switch off all pads, and[...]

36 Chapter 4 Effects Y ou can use the SU200’ s ribbon controller and EFFECT CONTROL knobs to apply an eff ect or filter to playbac k of any sample or to real-time audio input. The basic operation is described in the Quick Star t tutorial (see page 17). This chapter pro vides a more detailed explanation about the eff ects , the filter , the scra[...]

Chapter 4 Effects 37 ENGLISH ● SLICE This effect cuts the sample into rhythmical pattern of discrete, intermittent slices. • T ype .................... T urn knob 1 to change the slice pattern. • Gate Time .......... T urn knob 2 to change the slice hold time. ● TECH MOD This effect applies a distinctive modulation and a metallic tonality .[...]

38 Chapter 5 MIDI Features This chapter explains the SU200’ s MIDI features. About MIDI What is MIDI? MIDI (for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface”) is a standard, internationally recognized interface for music-related dig- ital communication among electronic instruments, computers, sequencers, and related devices. The interface allows dif[...]

Chapter 5 MIDI Features 39 ENGLISH Setting the MIDI Cloc k and MIDI Channel Z Switch off all pads, and then press the [JOB] b utton to enter Job mode. • Y ou can escape from Job mode by pressing the [JOB] button once again. X Press the [MIDI] button (pad 8) to enter MIDI Setup mode . C Set the MIDI clock and MIDI channel as sho wn below . V Press[...]

40 Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards Handling the Memory Card(SmartMedia TM* ) Be sure to handle Memory Cards with care. Follow the important precautions below . * SmartMedia is a trademark of T oshiba Corporation. ■ Compatible Memory Card T ype 3.3V(3V) Memory Cards can be used. 5V type Memory Cards are not compatible wit[...]

Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards 41 ENGLISH ■ About the Memory Cards • T o handle Memor y Cards with care: There are times when static electricity affects Memory Cards. Before you handle Memory Cards, to reduce the possibility of static electricity , touch the metal parts such as a door knob and aluminum sash. Be sure to remove the Memory Card from[...]

42 Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards Y ou can use memory cards to save and load sample data. Y ou control memor y-card operations using the SU200’ s Job mode. Saving Data into a Memory Car d The SU200 offers the f ollowing two methods f or saving sample data into a memory card. ● V olume Save: Save all data from all SU200 samples into the card. ● [...]

Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards 43 ENGLISH C Press the [SA VE] button (pad 5) to enter Sav e mode. • Y ou can press the [EXIT] button to return to Job mode (to Step 2). V If necessar y , press the [SA VE] button again to change the sa ve type. Select either V olume Save or W av Expt (Wave Export). B Use [-1/NO], [+1/YES] , or knob 1 to select the f [...]

44 Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards Loading Data fr om a Memor y Card The SU200 offers three methods f or loading sample data from a memory card. ● V olume Load: Load an entire saved volume (an entire set of saved samples and settings) from the card. ● Wave Import: Load wave data (a W A V file) into a selected pad on the SU200. ● Sample Load: Lo[...]

Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards 45 ENGLISH B Press [-1/NO] or [+1/YES] or turn knob 1 to select the item to be loaded ● If Volume Load : Select the volume to be loaded, by volume/file number . → Go to Step 8. ● If Wave Impt : Select the name of the WA V file to be loaded. → Go to Step 6. ● If Sample Load : Select the volume (by volume/fil[...]

46 Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards Deleting Data fr om a Memor y Card Use this feature to delete unnecessary files from a memory card. The SU200 offers two types of deletion. ● V olume Delete: Delete a file saved using the SU200’s V olume Save function. ● Wave Delete: Delete a W A V file. Z Inser t the appropriate memor y card into the card s[...]

Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards 47 ENGLISH N Press the [DELETE] button (pad 7) to e xecute the deletion. • Do not remove the memory card or switch off the power while deletion is in progress. Formatting a Memory Card Before y ou can use a new memory card with the SU200, you must first f or mat the card. The f ormat operation is also a conv enient w[...]

48 Chapter 7 Other Useful Features Chapter 7 Other Useful Features This chapter explains fiv e other useful features included on y our SU200. • Scale play: Play a selected sample at different pitches. → This page. • T ime stretch: Change the tempo (BPM) of one sample to match the tempo of another sample → Page 49 • Copy a sample from one[...]

Chapter 7 Other Useful Features 49 ENGLISH Time Stretch (Changing a Sample’ s Length) Use this feature to reb uild a sample so that its tempo (BPM) matches the tempo of another sample. Below , the ter m slav e pad refers to the pad containing the sample y ou want to rebuild, while master pad refers to the pad holding the sample whose tempo y ou a[...]

50 Chapter 7 Other Useful Features Copying a Sample into Another P ad Use this feature to cop y a sample from one pad into another . Z Switch off all pads, and then press the [JOB] b utton. • Y ou can escape from Job mode by pressing the [JOB] button once again. X Press the [COPY] button. C Press the pad containing the sample you w ant to copy . [...]

Chapter 7 Other Useful Features 51 ENGLISH C Select the pad that you wish to adjust. V Press [+1/YES] or [-/NO] or turn knob 1 to adjust the pad’s v olume setting. B Press the [JOB] button to escape from Job mode . Using Memory Protection to Prevent Accidental Deletion Y ou can use the Memory Protect feature to protect against accidental erasure [...]

52 Reference Reference Displa yed Messages The SU200 displays a n umber of different messages. This section explains the most impor tant of these messages. The batteries are running low and need to be replaced. For information about how to replace the batteries, see page 12. Upon displaying this message, the SU200 also sets on mem- ory protection ([...]

Reference 53 ENGLISH The SU200’ s receive buffer became full during reception of MIDI data (the SU200 was not able to keep up with the incoming data load). T o correct the problem, reduce the quantity of data you are transmitting to the SU200. An error occurred during reception of MIDI data. Check the cable connections and the MIDI settings at th[...]

54 Reference T r oubleshooting Problem P ossible Cause No sound • Is your playback device (powered speakers, etc.) correctly con- nected? • The volume on the SU200 or the playback device may be set too low . • The pad volume setting (see page 51) may be too low . • Check that batteries are correctly installed, or that the power adaptor is c[...]

Reference 55 ENGLISH Specifications 1. Main Specifications Maximum polyphony 6 samples (monaural) Maximum number of samples 24 Sampling modes Select from 4 sampling frequencies: 44.1, 22.05, 11.025, or 5.5125 kHz. Select STEREO or MONO. Effects Loop Remix; Slice; Low-pass filter with resonance; distortion/lo-fi (distortion with lo-pass filter)[...]

56 Reference Index AC adaptor ............................................................. 12 AUDIO IN ...............................................................19 AUTO ................................................................10, 22 BANK ...............................................................15, 16 Bar .........................[...]

Reference 57 ENGLISH NORMAL ................................................................29 ONE SHOT .......................................................16, 29 P AD ........................................................................16 P AD VOL ................................................................50 PHONES .....................[...]

58 Reference MIDI Implementation Char t YAMAHA [ Samp li ng Un i t ] Date: 06 -Oct- 1999 Model SU200 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function... Basic Default x 1-16 Memorized Channel Changed x 1-16 Default x Mode 3 Mode Messages x x Altered ************** x Note x 36-76 Number : True voice ************** 36-7[...]

Reference 59 Change Prog x x Change : True # ************** x System Exclusive x x : Song Pos. x x Common : Song Sel. x x : Tune x x System : Clock x o *1 Real Time: Commands x o *1 Aux :All Sound OFF x x : Reset All Cntrls x x :Local ON/OFF x x :All Notes OFF x x Mes- :Active Sense x x sages:Reset x x Notes: *1 receive if MIDI sync is external Mod[...]

60 FCC INFORMA TION (U .S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con- tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to a[...]

For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten Nie- derlassung und bei Yamaha Ve[...]

M.D .G., EMI Division, Y amaha Corporation © 2000 Y amaha Corporation V484910 004CRAP12.2-01A0 Printed in Japan O WNER'S MANU AL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D'EMPLOI This document is printed on recycled chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. Auf Recycling-Umw eltpapier mit Sojatinte gedr uckt. Ce document a été imprimé sur du papier rec[...]