Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto KX61 del fabbricante Yamaha
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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.
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.
(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.
(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.
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.
Owner’s Manual 8 Introduction ........................................... 6 Features ................................................. 6 Included Accessories ............................ 6 About the Included Software ................ 7 Special Notices about the Accessory Disks .
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 H.
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 L.
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.
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.
Index Owner’s Manual 52 A AC power adaptor ..................................................... 9 ADD INSTRUMENT TRACK ................................ 10, 19 ARP EDIT .......................................................... 10, 33 ARP ON/OFF ...
Index Owner’s Manual 53 R REC .................................................................. 25, 34 Record .............................................................. 25, 34 Remote .............................................................
Owner’s Manual 54 MEMO.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Yamaha KX61 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Yamaha KX61 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Yamaha KX61 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Yamaha KX61 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Yamaha KX61, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Yamaha KX61.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Yamaha KX61. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Yamaha KX61 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
