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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC)

OBSERVERA!

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ADVARSEL: Netspendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, slenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt ogs selvom der or slukket p apparatets afbryder. VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty kyttkytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta.

(standby)

PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, re or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor
Only use the voltage specied as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument. Use the specied adaptor (PA-3C, PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it. Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.

Water warning

Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualied Yamaha service personnel. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

Fire warning

Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a re.

Display Indications.. 26 Top display.. 26 Arpeggio Edit display.. 26 Control Template display.. 26 Utility display.. 26 Changing the Octave Range.. 27 Selecting the Velocity Curve.. 27
Turning the Power On and Off.. 9
Power Supply...9 Connecting the AC power adaptor.9 Using the KX as a USB bus-powered device..9 Turning the Power On and Off..9

Control Templates.28

Selecting a Control Template.. 28 Editing a Control Template. 29 Changing the message type generated by using the CONTROL knobs.. 29 Changing the Control Change number generated by using the CONTROL knob. 30
Front and Rear Panels.. 10 What You Can Do With the KX. 12
Keyboard Performance..12 Transport/Track Operations on the DAW Software.12 Window Operations on the VSTi..12 Real-time Parameter Control..12 Phrase/Rhythm Performance with Arpeggio Feature..12

Arpeggio..31

Selecting an Arpeggio Type.. 31 Using MIDI Clock to control Arpeggio tempo. 32 Editing an Arpeggio.. 33 Arpeggio Parameters.. 33

Setting Up.. 13

Installation Using the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM.13 For Windows:...13 For Macintosh:..13 Installation Using the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM.13 For Windows:...14 For Macintosh:..15 Connection...16
Using the KX with a DAW Other than Cubase..34
When using Digital Performer (Macintosh):.. 35

Utility Settings..36

Basic Operation... 36 Utility Parameters.. 36 Restoring the Factory-programmed System Settings (Factory Set)... 37 Setting the MIDI Thru Parameter.. 38
Using the KX with Cubase. 17
Setting up on the KX...17 Setting up on Cubase..17 MIDI ports on the KX..18 Setting up the VSTi..19 Creating a track for the VSTi..19 Opening the VSTi window and selecting an instrument...19 Playing the Keyboard..20 Playing an Arpeggio..20 Trigger the Arpeggio with one finger.20 Holding Arpeggio playback..21 Trying out other notes on the keyboard.21 Using the CUBASE FUNCTION Buttons..23 Default functions...23 Assigning different functions to the buttons..23
Troubleshooting..39 Message List..40 TOOLS for KX LICENSE AGREEMENT.41 Cubase AI4 LICENSE AGREEMENT.42 Appendix...44
Specifications... 44 Control Template List.. 45 Arpeggio Type List.. 46
MIDI Implementation Chart..50 Index..52
Turning the Power On and Off

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)
Using the KX as a USB bus-powered device
The KX is a bus-powered type device which can be powered by the host computer connected via a USB cable. In this case, the AC power adaptor is not necessary.
Connecting the AC power adaptor 1. Make sure that the STANDBY/ON switch of
the KX is in the STANDBY position.

...Page 19

Use these buttons to select the particular instrument of the VSTi assigned to the selected track.
Modulation wheel.. Pages 12, 17
Controls the modulation effect.
[STANDBY/ON] switch.. Page 9
Press this switch to turn the power on or off (STANDBY).
( Cursor buttons..Page 25
These buttons function the same as the cursor keys on your computer.

DC IN connector.. Page 9

Connect an AC adaptor to this jack.
MIDI IN connector.. Page 16
This connector is used to receive MIDI messages transmitted from an external MIDI device.

[ESC] button.Page 25

This button functions the same as the ESC key on your computer.

[ENTER] button..Page 25

This button functions the same as the ENTER key on your computer.
MIDI OUT connector.. Page 16
This connector is used to transmit MIDI messages to an external MIDI device.
Track Control buttons.Page 25
These buttons let you control the Mute and Solo functions on the selected track within Cubase.

SUSTAIN jack.. Page 16

Connect an optional footswitch (such as Yamaha FC4 and FC5) to this jack.
Transport Control buttons.Page 25
These buttons let you control transport functions, including record and play, within Cubase.
USB TO HOST connector.. Page 16
This connector is used to connect the keyboard and the computer by using a USB cable. Since the KX is bus-powered, the power can be supplied from the computer to the KX via this connector.
What You Can Do With the KX
The KX is, of course, a MIDI keyboardhowever, it also provides a wealth of other convenient and powerful features for use with your computer and DAW software. Heres a short introduction to what you can do with your KX.

Keyboard Performance

Play the keyboard and use the various controllers (including the Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels) to play/change the sounds of the VSTi on the computer (via USB) or a connected MIDI tone generator (via MIDI).
KX Keyboard MIDI Select = USB MIDI Select = MIDI
Real-time Parameter Control
Use the CONTROL knobs on the KX to control various sound-shaping parameters on the VSTi or a connected tone generator.

VSTi VSTi DAW software MIDI tone generator Cubase
Transport/Track Operations on the DAW Software
Use the KX to control transport functions (such as Play, Record and Stop), as well as mute and solo selected tracks within Cubase.

KX Rec/Play/ Stop

Phrase/Rhythm Performance with Arpeggio Feature
This powerful feature lets you easily play various rhythmic patterns and sequenced phrases. These include a wide variety of vintage analog synthesizer-like arpeggios, guitar/bass riffs, and drum/percussion rhythm patternsall of which can be triggered instantly and held automatically to provide dynamic, realistic backing for your performance.

Mute/Solo

DAW software

Arpeggio

Track operations such as Mute and Solo are available only for Cubase.

Playback data VSTi

Window Operations on the VSTi
When using Cubase, you can instantly open or close the VSTi related window and create a track for the VSTi from the KX.

KX Button operation

Opening/Closing the VSTi window

Creating a Track

Setting Up
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 install the software if you agree to it.
If you have already installed Cubase, the instructions below are not necessary. Jump to the next section Installation using the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM.
For Windows: 1. Start the computer and log on to the

Administrator account.

For Macintosh: 1. Start the computer and log on to the
Insert the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. Open the DVD-ROM, then double-click the file CubaseAI4.msi. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Cubase AI4.
Insert the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. Open the DVD-ROM, then double-click the file CubaseAI4.mpkg. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Cubase AI4.
In order to have continuous use of Cubase AI 4, including support and other benefits, you will need to register the software and activate your software license by starting it while the computer is connected to the Internet. Click the Register Now button shown when the software is started, then fill in all required fields for registration. If you do not register the software, you will be unable to use it after a limited period of time expires. If you are using Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4 or Cubase Essential 4, install either application before you install Extensions for Steinberg DAW.

Use an AB type USB cable of less than about 3 meters. Before connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST connector, exit from any power-saving mode (such as suspended, sleep, standby) of the computer. Before turning on the power to the instrument, connect the computer to the USB TO HOST connector. Execute the following before turning the power to the instrument on/off or plugging/unplugging the USB cable to/from the USB TO HOST connector. - Quit any open applications. - Make sure that data is not being transmitted from the instrument. (Data is transmitted only by playing notes on the keyboard or playing back an Arpeggio.) While a USB device 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.
When the installation is complete, a message indicating so appears. Click [Close]. Install the USB-MIDI driver.
Installation of the USB MIDI driver is described in installationguide_en.pdf stored in the USB-MIDI_Driver folder. The Keyboard Setup Assistant window appears when connecting the KX to a computer via USB. In this case, click the red circle at the top left corner to close this window.

Connection

If youve followed the instructions on pages 1315, youve 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 remember that youll need a set of headphones or a speaker system to hear the sounds from your computer.
As necessary, connect the MIDI devices such as synthesizer, tone generator and sequencer to the KX.

Computer

Headphone
USB connector Audio interface

MIDI cable

MIDI OUT connector MIDI IN connector
MIDI cable Footswitch (optional)
Synthesizer, tone generator, sequencer, etc.
Once all software and drivers have been properly installed (pages 1315), and with the initial default settings (MIDI Select = USB, on page 37; MIDI Thru = MIDI USB, on page 38), the KX can control the DAW software on your computer via a USB cable. This allows you to play the voices of plug-in instruments (including VSTi) on your computer from the keyboard of the KX. Also, MIDI messages generated on a connected MIDI device (such as the synthesizer shown above) can be transmitted through the KX to the computer. This allows you to play back songs on a MIDI device and have the voices of your plug-in software sound. When the MIDI Select parameter (page 37) is set to MIDI, the USB connector will be inactive. This means that MIDI communication is only possible via the MIDI connectors (and not via USB). In the example illustration above, this setting lets you play the sound of the tone generator from the KX keyboard.

The following Velocity Curves are available:
This curve produces high velocity values even for low playing strength. Select this if you want a high volume even when you play softly. This curve produces relatively high velocity values even for low playing strength. It is a more moderate curve than Soft 2 above. This is a normal, linear curve that has a one-to-one correspondence between your playing strength and the resulting velocity. This curve produces relatively low velocity values even for high playing strength. Select this if you dont want the volume to change much when you play strongly. This curve produces low velocity values even for high playing strength. It is a more extreme curve than Hard 1 above. This curve is also the optimum Velocity Curve for use with the HALionOne VSTi.

(Flashes)

Normal One octave higher Two octaves higher Three octaves higher Hard1
You can reverse the LED status (on or off) of the OCTAVE buttons. For information about how to reverse the LED status (on or off), refer to Utility Settings on page 36.
Note names of the keyboard The range of the keyboard is indicated by note name, as described below.
Model KX25 KX49 KX61 KX8 Range C2. C4 C2. C6 C1. C6 A-1. C7
Press the VELOCITY CURVE [DEC] and [INC] buttons simultaneously to select Fix. The Fix setting lets you play the notes with a fixed velocity no matter how hard or soft you play the notes.

Velocity value

The note name assignment above depends on the initial default setting of the KX. This assignment can be shifted by using the [OCTAVE] buttons.
You can set the fixed velocity by pressing one of the VELOCITY CURVE [DEC] and [INC] buttons. Pressing both the buttons simultaneously exits from this status (Fix setting) to the last selected Velocity Curve.
From the Utility display (page 26), you can select a Velocity Curve and specify a specific velocity value to be used when Fix is selected. For details, refer to Utility Settings on page 36.

Control Templates

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 changing the VSTi assigned to the current track will automatically change the Control Template for the VSTi on the KX, meaning that you dont have select the template manually. On the other hand, if you are using a DAW other than Cubase, you will need to manually select the appropriate Control Template on the KX.
A special KX Editor (page 6), available as a free download from the Yamaha website, provides tools for editing all KX Control Templates.
Selecting a Control Template

Press the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button. The LED lamp lights and the Control Template selection display appears.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the desired Control Template.
You can increase the value by 10 by simultaneously holding down the [DEC] button and pressing the [INC] button, or decrease the value by 10 by simultaneously holding down the [INC] button and pressing the [DEC] button.
In this state, you can select the Control Template.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Top display which appears when turning the power on.
If a different, unrelated display appears even when you press the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button, press the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button again or press the SELECT [] button once or twice to call up the Control Template selection display.
Editing a Control Template
Changing the message 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 (Remote Control message dedicated to Cubase) When this is selected, Remote Control messages dedicated to Cubase will be generated by operating the CONTROL knobs and transmitted to Cubase via USB-MIDI Port 2. This type of data is transmitted via USB-MIDI Port 2, while keyboard performance data is transmitted via USB-MIDI Port 1, meaning that the messages generated by operating the CONTROL knobs do not affect the keyboard performance but only the VSTi parameters. CC (Control Change) When this is selected, Control Change messages will be generated by operating the CONTROL knobs and transmitted to the computer via USBMIDI Port 1. When using a DAW other than Cubase, only this setting is available.
Use the SELECT [] and [] buttons to call up KnobOutSelect.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the desired type of message. CC.. Control change Remote.. Remote Control exclusive for Cubase Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original display.

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.
Press the [ARP EDIT] button. The LED lamp above the button lights and the Arpeggio Edit display will appear.
Editing of an Arpeggio can be done even during playback. Any changes made here are immediately applied to playback, meaning that you can check the results of your edits in real time. Keep in mind that editing a parameter during playback may cause glitches in playback. If such a situation occurs, stop Arpeggio playback then press the note to trigger the Arpeggio again.
Use the SELECT buttons to call up the desired parameter. For details about the Arpeggio parameters, see the chart below. Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to change the value.
When you are satisfied with the result, press the [EXIT] button to return to the Control Top display. The settings made here are stored automatically. The settings here will be maintained even if you turn the power off or change the Arpeggio type.
If you want to initialize the settings, use the Factory Set operation (page 37).

Arpeggio Parameters

Display

Cat Typ

Settings
DrPc, CPrc, Bass, Seq, ChSq, HySq, ApKb, Orgn, GtPl, Strn, Bras, RdPp, Lead 1342

Description

Determines the Category of the Arpeggio type you want to call up. For details, see pages 31 and 46. Determines the Arpeggio type you want to call up. For details, see page 46. Determines the playback variation of the Arpeggio. When any value other than Orig is selected, you can shift the pitch up and down in octave for Arpeggio playback by adjusting the OctRange parameter. Orig. The original data preprogrammed in the KX will play back. Up. An Arpeggio of ascending notes will play. Down. An Arpeggio of descending notes will play. Alt1.. Alternates Up and Down arpeggios. The turnaround note is played once. Alt2.. Alternates Up and Down arpeggios. The turnaround note is played twice. Rnd.. The Arpeggio will play randomly according to the pressed notes. Determines the octave setting of Arpeggio playback. When the Variation parameter is set to Orig, this parameter is indicated as , meaning that it cannot be edited. Determines the gate time of Arpeggio notes. Adjusts the tempo of Arpeggio playback based on the current original tempo. When 50% is selected, for example, the playback time will be halved (tempo is doubled). When 200% is selected, on the other hand, the playback time will be doubled (tempo is halved). Adjusts the timing of the even-numbered back-beat notes (according to the note type specified in the SwingValue parameter below) to produce a swing feel.

Variation

Orig, Up, Down, Alt1, Alt2, Rnd

OctRange GateTime

-+3 0%200%

BeatStretch

50, 66, 75, 100, 133, 150, 200%
-120% 0% +120% 1/32 (32nd note), 3/16 (16th note triplet), 1/16 (16th note), 3/8 (8th note triplet), 1/8 (8th note), 3/4 (1/4 note triplet), 1/4 (1/4 note)

SwingValue

Determines the type of note that serves as the basis for the Swing parameter.
Determines how the velocities are applied to playback notes of the selected Arpeggio type. VelMode Orig, Thru Orig. The Arpeggio type is played back with the velocity values preprogrammed in the Arpeggio sequence data. Thru. The Arpeggio type is played back with the velocity value determined by how strongly you play the keys.
Using the KX with a DAW Other than Cubase
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.
Press the [UTILITY] button. The LED lamp above the button lights and the Utility display appears.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select one of the following DAW software tools.
Settings DAW Apple Logic Pro 7.2 MOTU Digital Performer 5.1 Cakewalk Sonar 6

LogicPro DigiPerf

Use the SELECT buttons to call up DAW Select.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Top display. The setup has been completed. The following operations are available for the selected DAW software.
Button on the KX [ [ [ [] [ ] REC CUBASE FUNCTION [A] CUBASE FUNCTION [B] [ASSIGN 1] [ASSIGN 2] [MUTE] [SOLO] [VSTi WINDOW] [ADD INSTRUMENT TRACK] Program [DEC] Program [INC] Cursor buttons [ENTER] [ESC] ] ] ] Rewind Fast Forward Repeat On/off Stop Play Record

Operation

This button functions the same as the F1 key on the Mackie Control. * This button functions the same as the F2 key on the Mackie Control. * This button functions the same as the F3 key on the Mackie Control. * This button functions the same as the F4 key on the Mackie Control. * This button functions the same as the F5 key on the Mackie Control. * This button functions the same as the F6 key on the Mackie Control. * This button functions the same as the F7 key on the Mackie Control. * This button functions the same as the F8 key on the Mackie Control. * Transmits the Program Change number decreased by 1 from the current number. Transmits the Program Change number increased by 1 from the current number. These buttons function the same as the cursor keys on your computer. This button functions the same as the ENTER key on your computer. This button functions the same as the ESC key on your computer.

5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE
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Cubase AI4 LICENSE AGREEMENT
OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF YAMAHA OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In no event shall Yamaha's total liability to you for all damages, losses and causes of action (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) exceed the amount paid for the SOFTWARE. FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, as to the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE. Yamaha shall not provide you with any service or maintenance as to the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE. Yamaha is not liable to you or any other person for any damages, including, without limitation, any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, expenses, lost profits, lost data or other damages arising out of the use, misuse or inability to use the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.

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Category DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc Arp. No. Arp. Name ContmpRk StndRock PowerRck AlternRk MondoRck XoverRk Rck&Roll GuitrPp1 GuitrPp2 Unpluggd FingrPck Brit Pop EP Balld 8BtBasic 8Bt Soft 16BtBld1 16BtBld2 16Bt Pop 6/8 Pop 6/8Balld Funk FunkRock JazzFunk SlowEasy ClubJazz PopShuff GosplFnk StdDisco PhilyDsc ChartPop New R&B Smooth HipHop1 HipHop2 HipHop3 Hip Rock Regeton RegetnPc SoulBeat SoulShuf Big Beat Breakbt Lo Beat DrumnBas Techno Trance DreamDnc Ibiza EuroTeck Club Hus

Time Signature

4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4

Length 2 2

Original Instrument Tempo Type Stereo GM : : RockSt2 : : Stereo GM : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Hip Hop 1 : : : : R&B Kit 1 : Hip Hop 1 Perccussion Stereo GM : RockSt2 Tekno Kit R&B Kit 1 : Tekno Kit : : R&B Kit 1 Tekno Kit R&B Kit 1
Category DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc DrPc CPrc CPrc CPrc CPrc CPrc CPrc Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass

Arp. No. 99 100

Arp. Name House Garage AcoJazz ModernJz ShfBlues SlwBlues PnBoogie Reggae ReggeShf Salsa SalsaPc Samba SambaPc Bossa BossaPc Spanish R&B Dsc Trance Ethnic1 Ethnic2 MOD Trill CntmpRk1 CntmpRk2 StndRck1 StndRck2 PowerRk1 PowerRk2 AlternRk XoverRk Rck&Roll GuitrPp1 GuitrPp2 Unpluggd FingrPck Brit Pop EP Balld 8BtBasic 8BtSoft 16BtBlld 16Bt Pop 6/8 Pop 6/8Balld FingrBs1 FingrBs2 FingrBs3 FingrBs4 FingrBs5 SlapBass FunkRock
4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 6/4 7/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4

4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4

Length 2 4

Original Instrument Tempo Type : Nylon : : Steel Distortion : : : : StereoSt1 : Pizz Brass Sect : : TenorSax 2 : : Bass&Ld : Caliop Ld
50 Date :10-JAN-2008 Version : 1.0
Transmitted Recognized Remarks 1 - - x ************** x x x x x Memorized

YAMAHA

[ USB KEYBOARD STUDIO ] Model KX25/KX49/KX61/KX8 MIDI Implementation Chart

Function.

Basic Channel

Default Changed

MIDI Implementation Chart

Default Messages Altered

Note Number o 9nH,v=1-127 o 8nH,v=0 x x x x x o x x

: True voice

0 - 127 **************
o o o o o o o o o o o x x x x x x x x x x x

Velocity

Note ON Note OFF

After Touch

Key's Ch's

Pitch Bend

Bank Select

Control Change

0,32 1,7,10,11 6,71-75 91,93 96-97 100-101 0-127
Data Entry Sustain Sw Portamento Sw Sostenuto Sound Controller Effect Depth RPN Inc,Dec RPN LSB,MSB Assignable Cntrl

Prog Change o o

: True #

o 0 - 127 **************

System Exclusive

Common

: Song Pos. : Song Sel. : Tune o x o x

x x x x x x

System Real Time

: Clock : Commands

Aux Messages
: : : : : : x x x x o x x x x x x x
All Sound Off Reset All Cntrls Local ON/OFF All Notes OFF Active Sense Reset
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY
Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO

o : Yes x : No

AC power adaptor...9 ADD INSTRUMENT TRACK..10, 19 ARP EDIT...10, 33 ARP ON/OFF...10, 20 Arpeggio...31 Arpeggio type..46 ASSIGN 1...25, 34 ASSIGN 2...25, 34 Auto..36

GateTime... 33

Hard1... 27, 36 Hard2... 27, 36 HOLD... 10, 21
Installation.. 13 Internal.. 36
BeatStretch...33 BulkTransmit...37
Knob... 24 Knob Functions Select button.. 10 KX Editor.. 6
Clock...36 Control Change..29 CONTROL knobs..10, 24 CONTROL TEMPLATE..10, 28 Control Template...28 Cubase..17 Cubase AI4...13 CUBASE FUNCTION...11, 23 Cursor...11, 25
MIDI.. 37 MIDI IN.. 11 MIDI OUT... 11 MIDI port... 18 MIDI Select... 37 MIDI Thru... 37, 38 MIDI Transmit Ch.. 37 Modulation wheel.. 11 MUTE... 25

MEXICO

Yamaha de Mxico S.A. de C.V. Calz. Javier Rojo Gmez #1149, Col. Guadalupe del Moral C.P. 09300, Mxico, D.F., Mxico Tel: 55-5804-0600

SPAIN/PORTUGAL

Yamaha Msica Ibrica, S.A. Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17, 200, 28230 Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain Tel: 91-639-8888

INDONESIA

PT. Yamaha Music Indonesia (Distributor) PT. Nusantik Gedung Yamaha Music Center, Jalan Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia Tel: 21-520-2577

BRAZIL

Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda. Rua Joaquim Floriano, 913 - 4' andar, Itaim Bibi, CEP 04534-013 Sao Paulo, SP. BRAZIL Tel: 011-3704-1377

GREECE

Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House 147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece Tel: 01-228 2160
Yamaha Music Korea Ltd. 8F, 9F, Dongsung Bldg. 158-9 Samsung-Dong, Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea Tel: 080-004-0022

ARGENTINA

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A. Sucursal de Argentina Olga Cossettini 1553, Piso 4 Norte Madero Este-C1107CEK Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel: 011-4119-7000

SWEDEN

Yamaha Scandinavia AB J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1, Box 30053 S-Gteborg, Sweden Tel: 34 00

MALAYSIA

Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn., Bhd. Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: 3-78030900

DENMARK

YS Copenhagen Liaison Ofce Generatorvej 6A, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark Tel: 49 00
PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES/ CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A. Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanizacin Marbella, Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia, Ciudad de Panam, Panam Tel: +507-269-5311

PHILIPPINES

Yupangco Music Corporation 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel: 819-7551

FINLAND

F-Musiikki Oy Kluuvikatu 6, P.O. Box 260, SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland Tel: 09 618511

SINGAPORE

Yamaha Music Asia Pte., Ltd. #03-11 A-Z Building 140 Paya Lebor Road, Singapore 409015 Tel: 747-4374

NORWAY

Norsk lial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB Grini Nringspark 1, N-1345 sters, Norway Tel: 77 70

EUROPE

THE UNITED KINGDOM
Yamaha Music U.K. Ltd. Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes, MK7 8BL, England Tel: 01908-366700

TAIWAN

Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd. 3F, #6, Sec.2, Nan Jing E. Rd. Taipei. Taiwan 104, R.O.C. Tel: 02-2511-8688

ICELAND

Skifan HF Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120, IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland Tel: 525 5000

Fire warning

Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a re.

Do not open

Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no userserviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualied Yamaha service personnel.
If you notice any abnormality
If the AC adaptor cord, plug or USB cable becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, disconnect the USB cable and have the instrument inspected by qualied Yamaha service personnel.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor
When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.

Location

Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disguration or damage to the internal components. Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise. Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over. Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.

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Owners Manual
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 owing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

Connections

Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.

Verify that your system meets the operating requirements of the software by refering to the System Requirements for software below. Install Cubase AI4, Extensions for Steinberg DAW and USB-MIDI Driver by following the Setup procedure on page 13.
If any of Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4, and Cubase AI4 has already been installed, install only Extensions for Steinberg DAW and USB-MIDI Driver.
Start up the software. For subsequent operations, refer to the corresponding pages of this manual and the manual for Cubase AI4 (online help/PDF manual).
To view PDF files on Windows, you must install Adobe Reader on your computer. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download the application from the Adobe website at the following URL: http://www.adobe.com
System Requirements for Software
The system requirements below are necessary for using the KX by connecting it to a computer, or for using the included DAW.
The system requirements below may differ slightly depending on the particular operating system. For details on minimum requirements for other DAW software, refer to the respective owners manual.
Windows OS: Computer: Memory: Display Resolution: Interface: Hard Disk: Windows XP Professional/XP Home Edition Intel Pentium 1.4 GHz or better 512MB 1024 x 768 pixel Equipped with the USB connector Free disk space of 400 MB or more; high-speed hard disk
Mac OS: Computer: Memory: Display Resolution: Interface: Hard Disk: Mac OSX 10.4 or later Power Mac G4 1GHz or Core Solo 1.5GHz or better 512MB 1024 x 768 pixel Equipped with the USB connector Free disk space of 400 MB or more; high-speed hard disk
A DVD drive is required for installation.

Table of contents

Introduction..6 Features..6 Included Accessories..6 About the Disks Included in the Package..7
Disk Installation Procedure..7 System Requirements for Software..7 Selecting a Control Template. 23 Changing the message type generated by using the CONTROL knob (Editing a Control Template).. 23 Changing the Control Change generated by using the CONTROL knob (Editing a Control Template).. 24 Using the Buttons for controlling Cubase. 25 Using the CUBASE FUNCTION.. 25 Assigning the function to the buttons for controlling Cubase.. 25
Turning the Power On and Off.9
Power Supply...9 Connecting the AC Power Adaptor..9 Using the KX as a USB bus-powered device..9 Turning the Power On and Off..9
Basic operation on the KX. 26

KX Arpeggiator

Mute/Solo

DAW software

Arepeggio
Window operations on the VSTi
When using Cubase, you can open or close the VSTi related window and create the track for the VSTi from the KX.

KX Button operation

Opening/Closing the VSTi window

Creating a Track

Setting Up
Installation using the Cubase AI 4 DVD-ROM

Important!

Since the End-User Software License Agreement (EUSLA) showed on your PC-display in your installing the DAW software is replaced by the agreement on page 40, you should disregard the EUSLA. Read the Cubase AI 4 License Agreement on page 40 carefully, and install the software if you agree to it.
Install Cubase AI4 before installing Extensions for Steinberg DAW. It is because the KX project templates will be installed in the installation destination of Cubase AI4.
For Windows: 1. Start the computer and log on to the

Administrator account.

For Macintosh: 1. Start the computer and log on to the
Insert the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. Open the DVD-ROM, then double-click the file CubaseAI4.msi. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Cubase AI4.
Insert the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. Open the DVD-ROM, then double-click the file CubaseAI4.mpkg. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Cubase AI4.
When installing Cubase AI4, you will need a working internet connection to register your Cubase AI 4. Make sure to fill in all required fields for user registration. If you do not register the product, you will be unable to use the application after a limited period of time expires. If you are using Cubase 4 or Cubase Studio 4, install either application before you install Extensions for Steinberg DAW. The KX project templates will be installed in the application installation destination.
Installation using the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM
TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM includes the following application software tools. Installer of Extensions for Steinberg DAW USB-MIDI driver VSTi installer developed by other companies From among the above tools, Extensions for Steinberg DAW should be installed so that you can use Cubase conveniently and the USB-MIDI Driver should be installed so that communication between the KX and the computer can be performed. VSTi can be installed as desired.
If you want to install the VSTi developed by other companies, follow the Installation Guide for each VSTi located in the VSTis folder. For information on how to uninstall each software, refer to the Installation Guide located in a folder of each software.

For Windows: 1. Make sure that the power to the KX is turned
11. Install the USB-MIDI driver.
Disconnect all MIDI cables that connect MIDI devices to MIDI IN/OUT connectors on the KX. After disconnecting all other USB devices from the computer, connect the KX directly to the computer (without using a hub) by using a USB cable. Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account. Insert the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. Open the Extensions for Steinberg DAW folder in the DVD-ROM, then double-click the file setup.exe The first display for installing Extensions for Steinberg DAW appears. Click [Next] to call up the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Yamaha Extensions for Steinberg DAW window.
If the same version of Extensions for Steinberg DAW has already been installed in your computer, the completion of the maintenance window appears. In this case, click [Finish]. If a newer version of Extensions for Steinberg DAW has already been installed in your computer, a dialog box appears indicating that the newer software has already been installed. In this case, you do not need to install the software. Click [OK] in the dialog box. If an older version of Extensions for Steinberg DAW has been installed in your computer, the software should be updated. (The procedure is the same as for installing it from scratch.)
Installation of the USB MIDI driver is described in installationguide_**.pdf stored in the USB-MIDI_Driver folder.
The installation has been completed.

4. 5. 6.

Click [Next] to start the installation. To cancel the installation procedure, click [Cancel].
During the installation procedure, you can select the type of Extensions for Steinberg DAW by selecting Custom in the Setup Type dialog.
When the installation is complete, a message indicating that installation is complete appears. Click [Finish]. [STANDBY/ON] switch. The KX will be recognized by the connected computer.
10. Turn the power on of the KX by pressing the
For Macintosh: 1. Make sure that the power to the KX is turned
11. Turn the power on of the KX by pressing the
[STANDBY/ON] switch. The KX will be recognized by the connected Mac computer. The installation has been completed.
Disconnect all MIDI cables that connect MIDI devices to MIDI IN/OUT connectors on the KX. After disconnecting all other USB devices from the computer, connect the KX directly to the computer (without using a hub) by using a USB cable. Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account. Insert the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. Open the Extensions for Steinberg DAW folder in the DVD-ROM, then double-click the file Yamaha Extensions for Steinberg DAW.mpkg. The Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Yamaha Extensions for Steinberg DAW window appears. Click [Continue].

Cursor buttons.This button works the same as the Cursor keys on your computer. [ENTER] button..This button works the same as the Enter (return) key on your computer. [ESC] button..This button works the same as the Esc (esc) key on your computer, such as the operation cancel. Track Control buttons Select the track of Cubase and perform the Mute/ Solo switching of the selected track. [ASSIGN 1] button..Executes the MIDI Quantize command. [ASSIGN 2] buttons.Executes the Delete Command. [MUTE] button.Switches the Mute of the selected track On or Off. [SOLO] button.Switches the Solo of the selected track On or Off. Transport Control buttons Use these buttons to control the transport functions such as recording and playback. [ ] button.rewind [ ] button.fast forward [ ] button.repeat on/off [] button.stop [ ] button..play [REC] button.record

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 allows you to produce music with tremendous efficiency.
Creating a track for the VSTi
You can simply create a track for the VSTi (Instrument Track) from the KX panel operation remotely.
Opening the VSTi window and selecting an Instrument
When the Instrument Track is selected on the Project window or the other window, you can open the VSTi window quickly at the touch of the button on the KXs panel.
Press the [ADD INSTRUMENT TRACK] button of the KX. The [Add Instrument Track] dialog appears.
On the KX, use the Cursor buttons to select an Instrument Track of which the VSTi window you want to call up.
Please keep in mind that a new Instrument Track cannot be created if any project file is not opened. After opening a project file or create a new project file, perform this procedure.

2. 3. 4.

Click No VST Instrument by using a mouse. Select the desired VSTi by using the Cursor buttons of the KX. Press the [ENTER] button to fix the selected VSTi. The [Add Instrument Track] dialog closes.
On the KX, press the [VSTi WINDOW] button to open the VSTi window. The VSTi window of the track selected in step 1 will appear.
On the computer, click the Instrument select box of the VSTi window to call up the window as illustrated below.
On the KX, use the PROGRAM [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select an Instrument. Press the [VSTi WINDOW] button again to close the VSTi window.
Changing the MIDI message type generated via the PROGRAM [DEC] and [INC] buttons

With the default initial settings, pressing either of the PROGRAM [DEC] and [INC] buttons transmits two types of the MIDI messages: Program Change and VSTi Remote. Depending on the VSTi, an Instrument is selected via several cases: only the Program Change, only the VSTi Remote message, and both the Program Change and VSTi Remote. You can set which message is transmitted when pressing the PROGRAM [DEC]/[INC] button according to the specification of the VSTi.
Press the [UTILITY] button. The LED lamp above the button lights and the Utility display appears. Use the SELECT [] and [] buttons to call up PrgChgMode.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the desired setting from the following menus.
When this is selected, pressing the PROGRAM [DEC]/[INC] button trasnmits both the Program Change message and the VSTi Remote messages. When this is selected, pressing the PROGRAM [DEC]/[INC] button transmits only the Program Change message. When this is selected, pressing the PROGRAM [DEC]/[INC] button transmits only the VSTi Remote message.

PC+Remote

ProgChg

Remote

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Top display.
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 the 30 Control Templates which can be used for the VSTi software synthesizers. By selecting the desired one from 30 Control Templates, you can assign the functions appropriate for the current VSTi to the CONTROL knobs. When using Cubase, selecting an Instrument track or changing the VSTi assigned to the current track will change the Control Template on the KX automatically. This means that you need not select the Control Template manually when using Cubase.
Use these knobs to adjust the values of the VSTi parameters. Eight parameters can be adjusted because you can switch the parameter assignment by using the Knob Functions Select button.
Use this button to switch the parameters to be adjusted via the CONTROL knobs (between parameters 14 and 58).
This lamp lets you confirm which parameter set (14 or 58) is assigned to the CONTROL knobs.
When the Top display is shown, the names of the parameters to be adjusted via the CONTROL knobs are shown normally. When controlling the knob, the values of the parameters are shown for a while then the original display appears again. Using the Automation function of Cubase lets you record your knob operations to an Instrument track. For details about the Automation function, refer to the manual of Cubase.
For details about the available Control Template, refer to the Control Template List on page 43. The time of the value indication can be changed. For details, refer to Utility Settings on page 34. When using the DAW other than Cubase, you need to change the Control Template manually via the KX panel operation.

Selecting/Editing a Control Template
When using the DAW other than Cubase, the Control Template on the KX is not selected automatically by the DAW operation on the computer unlike the Cubase, meaning that you need to select a Control Template manually via the panel operation on the KX. When using any DAW including Cubase, you can edit the Control Template to change the type of the message generated via the knob operation and functions assigned to the knobs.
Using the KX Editor (page 6) which can be downloaded from Yamaha web site, lets you edit all the Control Templates.
Selecting a Control Template 1. Press the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button.
The LED lamp lights and the Control Template selection display appears.

Lighting

Changing the message type generated by using the CONTROL knob (Editing a Control Template)
You can select the type of the MIDI messages generated and transmitted by controlling the CONTROL knob: Control Change (CC) and VSTi Remote. Normally, the VSTi can be controlled by the Control Change or VSTi Remote. Control Change. The MIDI Control Change messages adjust the VSTi parameters. VSTi Remote. The automation function of the VSTi adjusts the VSTi parameters. The KX provides the Control Templates each of which includes the settings most appropriate for each VSTi. Note that the settings of each template can be edited as desired.
In this state, you can select the Control Template.
When the different display appears even if pressing the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button, press the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button again or press the SELECT [] button once or twice to call up the Control Template selection display.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the desired Control Template.
The VSTi Remote function is available only when using the Cubase 4 / Cubase Studio 4 / Cubase AI4. The setting here is to be store on internal memory automatically (without the store operation). If you want to back up the setting here, use the KX Editor (page 6) to store the setting to a computer.
You can increase the value by 10 by simultaneously holding down the [DEC] button and pressing the [INC] button, while you can decrease the value by 10 by simultaneously holding down the [INC] button and pressing the [DEC] button.

Press the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button. The LED lamp lights and the Control Template selection display appears.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original display. The LED lamp of the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button will be turned off. In this state, the VSTi parameters according to the template selected in step 2 are assigned to the CONTROL knobs.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the desired Control Template. Use the SELECT [] and [] buttons to call up KnobOutSel.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the desired type of the message. CC:..Control change Remote:..VSTi remote Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original display.
Changing the Control Change generated by using the CONTROL knob (Editing a Control Template)
When the KnobOutSel parameter (page 23) is set to CC (Control Change), you can change the Control Change number assigned to the CONTROL knob from the default one to your desired one.
The setting here is to be store on internal memory automatically (without the store operation). If you want to back up the setting here, use the KX Editor (page 6) to store the setting to a computer.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the desired Control Template. Use the SELECT [] and [] buttons to select the desired CONTROL knob.
The Control Changes which can be used to adjust the parameters differ depending on the VSTi. For details, refer to the manual of the VSTi.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to change the Control Change number of the selected CONTROL knob.
The display of the KX shows the Control Change number in decimal. Keep in mind that the Control Change number may be described in hexadecimal depending on the manual of the VSTi.
Using the Buttons for controlling Cubase
Using the CUBASE FUNCTION
When using Cubase, you can call up various windows of Cubase by using the CUBASE FUNCTION [A] and [B] buttons.
Assigning the function to the buttons for controlling Cubase
The buttons for controlling Cubase can be changed as necessary. To do this, follow the instructions below:
Select Device Setup from the Device menu. The Device Setup dialog appears. Click Yamaha KX in the Device column.

Category Command

When using Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4: The CUBASE FUNCTION [A] button can be used for calling up the Sound Frame dialog. The CUBASE FUNCTION [B] button can be used for calling up the Mixer window. When using Cubase AI4: The CUBASE FUNCTION [A] button can be used for calling up the List Editor window. CUBASE FUNCTION [B] button can be used for calling up the Mixer window. The functions of the CUBASE FUNCTION [A] and [B] buttons can be changed as desired. For details, see the next section.

Category

Arpeggio types
The KX provides the Arpeggio types (page 44) divided into the Categories. You can reach the desired Arpeggio type more quickly by selecting a Category first.
MIDI Clock controlling the Arpeggio Tempo
With the initial default setting, the tempo of the Arpeggio playback is determined as follows. When the MIDI clocks are received from an external MIDI device: The Arpeggio will play back according to the tempo of the received MIDI clocks. When the MIDI clocks are not received: The Arpeggio will play back according to the internal tempo set on the KX.
When the MIDI clocks are received from an external MIDI device: When the MIDI clocks are not received:
Arpeggiator TEMPO = Received tempo

Arpeggiator

TEMPO=120

Arpeggio

MIDI clock
DAW software, etc. DAW software, etc.
When using Cubase, you can transmit the MIDI clocks from the computer to the KX by following the procedure below.
For instructions on setting the KX internal tempo, refer to Utility Settings on page 34.
Select Sync Setup from the Transport menu on Cubase to call up the Synchronization Setup dialog.
When using Mac OS, enter the checkmark to the USB-MIDI Port 1 via which the performance data is transferred
The KX provides three USB MIDI Ports each of which can be used for a certain use. For details, refer to Using the KX with a DAW other than Cubase on page 31.
Click [OK] to close the Synchronization Setup dialog.
MIDI clocks are transmitted from Cubase (on the computer) only when recording or playback is performed on Cubase. For information about the DAW software other than Cubase and how to transmit the clocks from the MIDI device, refer to the owners manual of the DAW software/MIDI device. You can select the setting which lets you always use the internal MIDI clock of the KX to play the Arpeggio even if the external clocks are received from the external MIDI device. For details, refer to Utility Settings on page 34.

MIDI ports on the KX

The KX provides the three MIDI ports and each of them can transmit/receive MIDI messages by using a USB cable as described below: USB MIDI Port 1 (KX-1): This port is used for communication of the performance data like note on/off generated by playing the keyboard. USB MIDI Port 2 (KX-2): This port is used for communication of data generated by controlling the Transport function and the CONTROL knobs. USB MIDI Port 3 (KX-3): This port is used for communication of data generated by controlling the KX Editor.
When the MIDI Select parameter is set to MIDI (page 34) resulting the USB TO HOST connector becomes inactive, the data communication described above cannot be performed. When using the DAW software other than Cubase, perform the MIDI setup manually on the DAW software so that the MIDI Port1 can handle the performance data like note on/off and the MIDI Port2 can handle the data generated by controlling the Transport function. When using the DAW software other than Cubase, the MIDI Port2 cannot handle the data generated by controlling the CONTROL knobs. When using a Macintosh computer, the MIDI Port is indicated with the name specified on the Audio MIDI Setup window.
When using Digital Performer (Mark of the Unicorn Inc.) or Logic Pro (Apple Inc.):
In each of these cases, you need to set the MIDI Port in the Audio MIDI setup.
In the start up disk of Mac OS X (normally named Macintosh HD), open Application then Utilities and double click Audio MIDI Setup. Click [MIDI Devices] if the [Audio Device] window is indicated. The YAMAHA KX icon appears if the KX is recognized by the Macintosh computer.
Add three new external devices by clicking the [Add Device] icon three times. Each new external device corresponds to each of the MIDI Ports in the KX. It is a good idea to input your desired device name in the Properties of the new external device in order to easily recognize the MIDI port later. Connect the MIDI input/output plugs of the KX icon to the MIDI input/output plugs of the new external device. The MIDI input/output plugs of the KX icon correspond to the MIDI ports separately as follows: YAMAHA KX YAMAHA KX Port1 (Left plug): YAMAHA KX YAMAHA KX Port2 (Center plug): MIDI Port 1 MIDI Port 2

MIDI MIDI

MIDI USB

USB MIDI

MIDI USB and USB MIDI can be selected only when the MIDI Select parameter is set to USB (page 34).
After selecting, press the [EXIT] button to return to the Top display.

Troubleshooting

The power of the instrument does not turn on. When you do not connect the computer to the KX, confirm whether or not the AC power adaptor is properly plugged into the KX? When you do not use the AC power adaptor, confirm whether or not a USB cable is properly plugged into the KX and computer. Confirm whether not the USB hub with the buspowered type is used for connecting the KX and computer. If you have to use the USB hub, use the self-powered type or use the AC power adaptor of the KX. Communication problem between the computer and the KX. Confirm whether or not a USB cable is properly plugged into the KX and computer. Confirm whether or not the MIDI Select parameter is set to MIDI. When using the KX and computer, set MIDI Select parameter to USB. DAW software on a computer cannot be remotely controlled. Confirm whether or not the DAW software specified as the DAW Select parameter on the Utility display matches the DAW software you actually use on your computer. Confirm whether or not the Remote Control setting of the DAW software is proper. Refer to the Owners Manual of each DAW software. No sound of the software synthesizer like VSTi on the computer is produced even if playing the KX keyboard. Confirm whether or not a USB cable is properly plugged into the KX and computer. Confirm whether or not the volume of the DAW software or computer is set properly. Confirm whether or not the MIDI Select parameter is set to MIDI. When using the KX and computer, set MIDI Select parameter to USB. Confirm whether or not the Control Template corresponding to the VSTi used on the computer is selected currently on the KX. If not, call up the corresponding Control Template. If the corresponding Control Template is not provided on the KX by default, create the Control Template by using the KX Editor. No sound of the MIDI tone generator connected to the KX via a MIDI cable is produced even if playing the KX keyboard. Confirm whether or not the MIDI cable is connected properly. Confirm whether or not the MIDI Select parameter is set to USB. When using the KX and MIDI device, set MIDI Select parameter to MIDI. The Arpeggiator does not play back with the software synthesizer sound on the computer connected to the KX via USB even if starting the Arpeggiator on the KX. Confirm whether or not the Sync parameter of the Utility display is set to External. If so, start playback or recording on the DAW to transmit MIDI clocks from the computer to the KX, or set the Sync parameter to Auto or Internal. Cubase does not recognize the KX. Confirm whether or not the USB-MIDI Driver and Extensions for Steinberg DAW have been installed. If not, install them. Confirm whether or not the KX is turned on before starting Cubase. If not, do so.

Regarding the problems such as No sound and Noise sound, refer to the Troubleshooting in the manual of the DAW software.

Message List

LCD Indication MIDI buffer full. MIDI checksum error. MIDI data error. USB error. Keyboard error. Memory error. Device number is off. Device number mismatch. Executing. Completed Template No.xx <xxxxxxx> Are you sure? NoDec/YesInc Receiving MIDI bulk. Description Failed to process the MIDI data because too much data was received at one time. The check sum for the data received is incorrect. An error occurred when receiving MIDI data. An error about the USB TO HOST connector occurred. An error about the keyboard occurred. An error about the memory for storing occurred. The Device number is set to off. The Device numbers do not match. Displayed while the operation is being performed. Please wait. Displayed when the operation has been completed. Displayed when the Control Template is selected automatically. Prompts you to confirm whether or not you perform the operation. Pressing the [INC] button performs the operation while pressing the [DEC] button to cancel the operation. The KX is receiving MIDI bulk data.
TOOLS for KX LICENSE AGREEMENT
ATTENTION TOOLS for KX LICENSE AGREEMENT
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1. GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT
Yamaha hereby grants you the right to use one copy of the software program(s) and data (SOFTWARE) accompanying this Agreement. The term SOFTWARE shall encompass any updates to the accompanying software and data. The SOFTWARE is owned by Yamaha and/or Yamahas licensor(s), and is protected by relevant copyright laws and all applicable treaty provisions. While you are entitled to claim ownership of the data created with the use of SOFTWARE, the SOFTWARE will continue to be protected under relevant copyrights. You may use the SOFTWARE on a single computer. You may make one copy of the SOFTWARE in machinereadable form for backup purposes only, if the SOFTWARE is on media where such backup copy is permitted. On the backup copy, you must reproduce Yamahas copyright notice and any other proprietary legends that were on the original copy of the SOFTWARE. You may permanently transfer to a third party all your rights in the SOFTWARE, provided that you do not retain any copies and the recipient reads and agrees to the terms of this Agreement.

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 received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be duplicated, transferred, or distributed, or played back or performed for listeners in public without permission of the copyright owner. The encryption of data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be removed nor may the electronic watermark be modified without permission of the copyright owner. DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF YAMAHA OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In no event shall Yamahas total liability to you for all damages, losses and causes of action (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) exceed the amount paid for the SOFTWARE.
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As to SOFTWARE sold on tangible media, Yamaha warrants that the tangible media on which the SOFTWARE is recorded will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of receipt, as evidenced by a copy of the receipt. Yamahas entire liability and your exclusive remedy will be replacement of the defective media if it is returned to Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha dealer within fourteen days with a copy of the receipt. Yamaha is not responsible for replacing media damaged by accident, abuse or misapplication. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE TANGIBLE MEDIA, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
YAMAHAS ENTIRE OBLIGATION HEREUNDER SHALL BE TO PERMIT USE OF THE SOFTWARE UNDER THE TERMS HEREOF. IN NO EVENT SHALL YAMAHA BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

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Specications
KX25 Keyboard KX49 KX61 Sequencer block Remote Control block Arpeggiator DAW 25 keys (Initial Touch) 49 keys (Initial Touch) 61 keys (Initial Touch) approximately 300 types For Windows: Cubase 4, SONAR 5.2 For Macintosh: Cubase 4, Logic 7.2, Digital Performer 5.1 * Functions to be controlled differ depending on the software.