TURN OFF POWER WHEN MAKING CONNECTIONS
To avoid causing damage to the RY8 and other devices to which it is connected (such as a sound system or MIDI instruments), turn off the power of all related devices prior to connecting or disconnecting audio and MIDI cables.

ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE

Avoid using the RY8 near televisions, radios or other devices which generate electromagnetic fields, since this may cause the RY8 to malfunction, and may possibly generate interference noise in the other devices.
Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information. Disposal Notice: Should this Product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You Serial No. Purchase Date

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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained 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 accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cables supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA. 3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations. Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the user's manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit "OFF and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filters. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the your local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America. Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

In order to keep confusion to a minimum, there are a few basic conventions used in the feature explanations in this manual, as follows: Names of key features are written in the cap-low style; e.g., Pattern Mode, Song Record Mode, System Mode Sync function. User patterns, etc. Names of controls and connectors are written in all-caps within brackets; e.g., [EXT IN] jack, [VOLUME] slider, [DELETE] button, etc. Special prompts or words which appear on the LCD screen during operation are written in quotes; e.g., "NEXT", "CHAIN", "accnt", "COPY SURE?", etc. Everything else will be written in the lower case style.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE !
The RY8 Owner's Manual is designed to travel alongside the RY8 itself. It includes information about all the RY8's features and operation procedures, organized in such a way as to permit quick and easy access to any feature you need to locate. The main sections of the Owner's Manual are as follows:

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

A brief overview of the RY8's capabilities and system structure, as well as descriptions of all panel featureseverything you need to know before you begin using the RY8 in order to put its many features and capabilities into proper context.

GETTING STARTED

A step-by-step guide through setting up the RY8, turning on the power, playing the demo songs and performing basic pattern, song and drum kit operations everything you need to get started enjoying the RY8 right away.

MODES & FUNCTIONS

An extensive feature reference of the various modes and functions of the RY8 everything you need to know about all operating procedures.

APPENDIX

A collection of technical charts and lists including display messages, troubleshooting, drum voice and pattern lists, MIDI implementation chart and more.
An alphabetical list of topics which gives you quick and easy access to any subject in the manual you want to locate.
2 1. THE RY8 2. RY8 SYSTEM STRUCTURE 3. TOP PANEL 4. SIDE & REAR PANELS 12 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. SETUP & POWER-ON PLAYING THE DEMO SONG PLAYING THE DRUM PADS PLAYING THE PRESET PATTERNS PLAYING THE PRESET SONGS 10. PATTERN MODE 11. SONG MODE 12. DRUM KIT MODE 13. EXTERNAL IN MODE 14. SYSTEM MODE 15. TEMPO MODE 16. MUTE MODE 17. BALANCE MODE 18.TRANSPOSE MODE 19. RECALLING THE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS 20. DISPLAY MESSAGES 21. TROUBLESHOOTING 22. SPECIFICATIONS 23. LISTS & CHARTS 82

1. THE RY8

The RY8 is an easy-to-use yet powerful rhythm programmer with automatic bass and chord accompaniment backing, an external input for playing along using a guitar, versatile MIDI capabilities and much more. Featuring Yamaha's exclusive AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation technologywhere voices are high quality digital samples of actual instrumentsthe RY8 has a large capacity waveform ROM filled with 128 "drum" voices for the rhythms, and 50 "normal" voices for the backings, plus 200 Preset rhythm patterns with matching accompaniment backing encompassing many different popular music styles, and 50 Preset songs and 12 Preset drum kits suitable for any type of music situation. The RY8 also features powerful programming capabilities that let you do the following:
Create Your Own Rhythm Patterns
Record your own one-measure User patterns in step-time or real-time. You can assign any of the preprogrammed backing accompanimentsconsisting of Bass, Chord 1 and Chord 2 tracksto your rhythm.

Create Your Own Songs

String together a series of Preset and User patterns to create your own User songcomplete with chord progressions as you specify.
Create Your Own Drum Kits
Assign drum voice sounds to the pads to create your own User drum kits complete with drum voice pan positioning, pitch tuning and more.
The RY8's many other features include song chaining and loop repeating, rhythm "swing" function for a realistic human feeling, guitar tuner and guitar synthesizer, 28-note polyphony, stereo outputs, headphone jack, and a large LCD screen which always lets you know what mode and status you're currently in. Hence, the RY8 is the ideal music tool that's useful in practically any music situation. You can use it as:

A Practicing Companion

Plug a guitar directly into the RY8 and play along with the patterns and songs. Mute one or more of the accompaniment tracks, or turn the backing off entirely and play along with the rhythm only. The RY8 provides just the music you need for a hot practice session.

A Music Sketch Pad

String together a series of Preset and User rhythm patterns, designate a backing accompaniment, and specify the chord progressions for a song idea. Creating your own songs is quick and easy with the RY8's user-friendly interface.

A Powerful Drum Machine

Program professional sounding rhythm patterns by Step or Realtime recording, complete with accent dynamics and "swing" factor for a realistic human feel. Whether you modify a preset or create your own rhythm pattern from scratch, the RY8's auto-quantizing makes sure your rhythms are always on the beat.

A Guitar Synthesizer

Plug a guitar directly into the RY8 and "trigger" AWM normal voices (including acoustic piano, strings, brass, synth pad sounds and more) in real-time with the notes you play on the guitar. You can specify the RY8 to "synthesize" any of the 50 normal voices as single notes, octaves, harmonies and morein order to create interesting and unique sound textures.

[CHORD] BUTTON

For accessing Chord Assign, which lets you specify the chord root and chord type for the backing.

[PAD BANK] BUTTON

Although there are only 12 drum pads on the top panel, each drum kit has 24 sounds, organized in two Pad Banks of 12 voices per bank. Pressing [PAD BANK] toggles between each bank of 12 "Drum" and 12 "Percussion" voices. DRUM PADS/MODE BUTTONS Double-function controls which act as drum pads for playing the drum voices during playback or recording, and act as mode and function select buttons when the [MODE] button is pressed and held. The names of the various modes are printed on the pads. The [PAGE+] and [PAGE-] buttons let you access the various functions within each mode. Although the drum pads are not touch sensitive, you can apply accents to drum beats using the [ACCENT] button. [ENTER] BUTTON For "confirming" or executing certain data entry operations. [-1] AND [+1] BUTTONS For specifying data, or modifying the currently selected parameters. BUTTONS For moving the "flashing cursor" around the LCD screen to select the various parameters.
4. SIDE & REAR PANELS
[VOLUME] SLIDER For setting the master volume output level from the [OUTPUT] and [PHONES] jacks. [PHONES] MINI JACK For plugging in a pair of headphones with a mini stereo plug for private listening.
[OUTPUT] JACKS For connecting the RY8 to a mixer, or a stereo amplifier, or amplified speakers. In the case of mono output, use the [L/MONO] jack. [MIDI] JACKS For connecting the RY8 to other MIDI devices such as a synthesizer or music sequencer, or to a MIDI data storage device (or another RY8) for bulk dumping of User song, pattern and kit data. 10
[EXT IN] JACK For plugging in a guitar to play along with the song or pattern playback, or for using the guitar tuner feature, or for "triggering" any of the 50 AWM backing instrument voices in various ways. [DC IN] JACK For connecting an AC power adaptor to supply power to the RY8. [POWER] SWITCH For switching the RY8 on and off. Be sure to switch the power off when the RY8 is not in use. BATTERY COMPARTMENT For inserting six 1.5 volt AA-size (SUM-3 or R6P) batteries to supply power to the RY8. Be sure to remove the batteries when the RY8 is not to be used for an extended period of time.

5. SETUP & POWER-ON

The RY8 can be powered by either an optional AC adaptor or six batteries. Follow the instructions below that match the power source you intend to use. USING A POWER ADAPTOR. Plug the DC output cable from an optional Yamaha PA-3 or PA-1B AC Adaptor (available from your Yamaha dealer) snugly into the [DC IN] jack on the rear panel, then plug the adaptor into a convenient wall AC power outlet.

AC power outlet

Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the Yamaha PA-3 or PA-1B. The use of an incompatible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the RY8. and may even pose a serious shock hazard! ALWAYS UNPLUG THE AC ADAPTOR FROM THE AC POWER OUTLET WHEN THE RY8 IS NOT IN USE. When the AC adaptor plug is inserted into the RY8's [DC IN] jack, the batteries are automatically disconnected.
USING BATTERIES Install six 1.5 volt AA-size (SUM-3 or R6P) or equivalent manganese or alkaline batteries into the battery compartment. the battery compartment cover. 1. Openthe battery compartment coverlocated on the bottom panel of the RY8 Open by carefully pressing down on the grooved area of the cover and sliding it outward, in the direction of the arrow as indicated on the cover itself, and as shown below.
Insert the batteries. Insert the six batteries, being careful to position them according to the polarity markings as indicated on the bottom panel of the RY8.
Replace the cover. Carefully replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks snugly into place.
WHEN TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES. When the batteries run down and are no longer able to operate the RY8, the sound may become distorted, the output volume level will decrease automatically, and the words "BATT LOW" will appear in the LCD. When this happens, replace the batteries with a complete set of six new batteries WARNING!. NEVER MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES, AND NEVER MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERIES (SUCH AS ALKALINE AND MANGANESE)!
To prevent possible damage due to battery leakage, remove the batteries from the RY8 if the instrument is not to be used for an extended period of time.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES. Depending on your individual requirements, there are a variety of ways to connect external devices to the RY8.

Monitoring by Headphones

The simplest way to monitor the RYS's sound is to plug a set of headphones with a miniature stereo phone plug into the RY8's [PHONES] jack, and adjust the [VOLUME] slider.
Monitoring by an Audio System
Another simple setup for monitoring the RY8's sound is to plug a pair of audio cables from the RY8's [OUTPUT] jacks to the in puts of either a mixer, or a stereo amplifier, or a pair of amplified keyboard speakers. Carefully adjust the RY8's [VOLUME] slider in relation to the input and output levels on the mixer and volume level on the amplifier.
MAKE SURE BOTH THE RY8 AND YOUR SOUND SYSTEM ARE TURNED OFF WHEN MAKING CONNECTIONS !

6. PLAYING THE DEMO SONG

Before you begin using the RY8 or diving into its many features, you might want to hear the preprogrammed demo song which will give you an idea of just how powerful the RY8 is. To select the demo song, first you must enter Song Mode. To enter Song Mode, press and hold the [MODE] button, then press [SONG].
To select the demo song, in the Song Select function, press and hold [+1] to scroll the song numbers all the way to the enduntil the word "DEMO" appears in the lower left area of the LCD.
To start the demo song playback, press [PLAY]. To stop the demo song playback, press [STOP]. Pressing [PLAY] again will continue the demo song from the song stop location.

7. PLAYING THE DRUM PADS

At power-on, you can start hitting the drum pads right away. Try listening to the sounds of the currently selected drum kit.
The Drum Voice List and Drum Kit List are provided or page 82 and 84.

SELECTING THE PAD BANKS.

Each of the twelve drum pads has two drum voices assigned to it. These are organized in "Drum" and "Percussion" Pad Banks. To switch back and forth between the two Pad Banks, press [PAD BANK]. Either the word "DRUM" (for Drum Pad Bank) or the word "PERC" (for Percussion Pad Bank) will appear in the LCD screen as you switch back and forth between each.
SELECTING THE DRUM KITS. When the Chase function is on, the currently selected drum kit will depend on which pattern is selected. There are 16 drum kits12 Preset drum kits and 4 User drum kits. To select a different kit, you must first enter Drum Kit Mode. To enter Drum Kit Mode, hold [MODE] and press [KIT]. (To access the Kit Select function, you may need to hold [MODE] and press [PAGE-] several times; the Kit Select function is the first function in Drum Kit Mode.)
The word "SELECT" will appear on the LCD, as will the name of the currently selected drum kit. The kit number (00 ~ 15) will also display in the LCD. To select a different drum kit, press [-1] and [+1]. Kits #00 ~ #11 are Preset drum kits, and kits #12 ~ #15 are User drum kits.

SELECTING A PATTERN - Position the flashing cursor over the word PTN, then press [+1] and [-1] to select a Preset (#000 ~ #199) or User (#200 ~ #249) pattern.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE PATTERN PLAYBACK - Press [PLAY] to start the pattern playback. Press [STOP] to stop the pattern playback. Pressing [PLAY] again will continue the pattern playback from the stop position. DESIGNATING THE TOP OF THE PATTERN - When the playback is stopped, press [TOP], [BWD] or [FWD] to designate the top of the measure. Then, pressing [PLAY] will start the pattern playback from the top.
SELECTING A NEXT PATTERN - To specify the Next pattern to play immediately after the current pattern finishes, press [+1] and [-1] while the current pattern is playing to specify the Next pattern number. The word NEXT will display in the LCD until the Next pattern is engaged.
CHANGING THE BACKING - To temporarily select a different backing to hear how it sounds with the current rhythm pattern (either while the pattern is playing or is stopped), press once to position the flashing cursor over the backing name. Then press [+1] and [-1] to select one of the 200 backing accompaniments. The very last selection on the list is BKOFF, which lets you turn the backing off.
CHANGING THE CHORD - To temporarily specify a different chord for the backing, press [CHORD] to activate Chord Assign. Press to place the cursor over the Chord Root display, and press [+1] and [-1] to specify the chord root. Press to place the cursor over the Chord Type display, and press [+1] and [-1] to specify the chord type. Then, press [ENTER] to register the chord type change. Press [CHORD] again to exit Chord Assign. (For a list of the Chord types, see page 51.)
ASSIGNING A SWING FACTOR TO THE PATTERN - Hold [MODE] and press [PAGE-] or [PAGE+] once or more to access the Swing function. The word SWING will appear in the LCD, as will the current Swing setting (OFF, E1 ~ E9, S1 ~ S5). To assign a Swing factor to the currently selected pattern, press [-1] or [+1]. The Swing setting also affects the backing accompaniment. When a Swing setting is assigned to a pattern, whenever the pattern is selected, the word SWING will appear in the upper area of the LCD.
There are two types of Swing factors. E factors represent 8-beat, and S factors represent 16-beat. Depending on the selected Swing type or selected patterns, the Swing function may not produce an apparent effect.
CLEARING A USER PATTERN -When the pattern is stopped, hold [MODE] and press [PAGE-] or [PAGE+] to access the Pattern Clear function. The words CLEAR SURE? will appear in the LCD. Press [-1] and [+1] to select a User pattern number (#200 ~ #249). Then, press [ENTER] to clear the data from the pattern. The word EMPTY will appear beside the pattern number in the LCD. (To exit the Clear function, hold [MODE] and press [PAGE-].)
If the word "PRESET" temporarily appears in the LCD when you press [ENTER], this means you are attempting to clear a Preset pattern. If this happens, simply select a User pattern number (#200 ~ #249) and try again.

COPYING THE CURRENTLY SELECTED PATTERN -When the pattern is stopped, first select a source pattern to copy from. Then, hold [MODE] and press [PAGE+] once or more to access the Pattern Copy function. The words COPY SURE? will appear in the LCD. Press [-1] and [+1] to select a destination User pattern number (#200 ~ #249) where the currently selected Preset or User pattern will be copied to. Then, press [ENTER] to copy the pattern. (To exit the Copy function, hold [MODE] and press [PAGE-].)
The data which is copied into the destination User pattern includes the initial tempo, the Swing setting, the drum kit, and the backing. If there is a pattern in the destination User pattern location which has a different meter than the pattern you are copying to, you cannot copy, and the words "TS NOT MATCH" will briefly appear in the LCD when you press [ENTER]. If this happens, clear the destination User pattern and then try the copy operation again. lf the LCD displays the words MEMORY FULL, you must free up memory by clearing any unwanted User patterns or songs. (Be sure to save any important User data first, offloading it to an external storage device such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer.)
ASSIGNING A BACKING TO A USER PATTERN - You can assign any of the 200 backing accompaniments to play with a User pattern. Hold [MODE] and press [PAGE-] once or more to access the Pattern Select function. Press to position the cursor over the backing name, then press [-1] and [+1] to select the backing you want. (You may also turn the backing off for the User pattern, by selecting BKOFF).

PATTERN RECORD MODE.

In Pattern Record Mode, you can select and record a User pattern in either step time or real-time, as well as designate the meter (time signature) for the pattern before recording, and record accents to achieve realistic playing dynamics. You may copy a Preset pattern to a User pattern location and modify it, or you may clear a User pattern (or select an empty User pattern) and create your own pattern from scratch.
If the LCD displays the words MEMORY FULL, you cannot record a User pattern. To free up memory, clear any unwanted User patterns or songs. (Be sure to save any important User data first, offloading it to an external storage device such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer.)

SONG PLAY MODE.

In Song Play Mode, you can select and play Preset and User songs, as well as turn the Repeat and Chain functions on and off, clear a User song, and copy a Preset or User song to a User song location. ENTERING SONG PLAY MODE - Hold [MODE] and press [SONG] to enter Song Play Mode.
The LCD will display information about the Song Select function, including current song and part number, the backing name, pattern number, measure number and Chord.
When a User song is empty, dashes ( ) will be displayed in the LCD areas for the current backing name and pattern number.
SELECTING A FUNCTION - Hold [MODE] and press [PAGE+] and [PAGE-] to step through the various functions. The LCD will display information about the status of each function as you step through them. SELECTING A SONG - When you enter Song Play Mode, you can go ahead and select a song. Otherwise, you must position the flashing cursor over the word SONG by pressing Then, press [+1] and [-1] to select a Preset (#00 ~ #49) or User (#50 ~ #99) song, or the Demo song. (While the song is stopped, you can press and to position the flashing cursor over the song number, backing name or pattern number.) STARTING AND STOPPING THE SONG PLAYBACK - Press [PLAY] to start the song playback. Press [STOP] to stop the song playback. Pressing [PLAY] again will continue the song playback from the stop position. DESIGNATING THE SONG START MEASURE - When the song playback is stopped, press [TOP] to designate the top of the song, or press [BWD] or [FWD] to designate a particular measure. Then, pressing [PLAY] will start the song playback from the designated measure.
To step through each measure onebyone, press [BWD] or [FWD] once or more. To scroll through a series of measures, press and hold [FWD] or [BWD], respectively.
CHANGING THE BACKING - To temporarily select a different backing to hear how it sounds with the current rhythm pattern (even while the song is or playing), press to position the flashing cursor over the backing name. Then press [+1] and [-1] to select one of the 200 backing accompaniments. The very last selection on the list is BKOFF, which lets you turn the backing off.
CHANGING THE PATTERN - To temporarily specify a different pattern to hear to position the flashing cursor how it sounds with the song, press or over the abbreviation PTN (Pattern). Then press [+1] and [-1] to specify the pattern number.
Any changes made to the pattern or backing in Song Play Mode will only be effective temporarily. When you press [TOP] to locate the top of the song, or press [FWD] or [BWD] to select a starting measure, the original patterns and backings for the song will be reinstated. Likewise, if you exit Pattern Mode, when you return to Pattern Mode or select another song, the original patterns and backings for the particular song will be reinstated.

The output volume of each pad will depend on its output Level setting, plus the Accent level value when an accent is applied.
SETTING THE STEREO PAN POSITIONS - You can designate the stereo pan position for each pad in a User drum kit. Hold [MODE] and press [PAGE+] or [PAGE-] to access the Pan function. The word PAN will appear in the lower left area of the LCD, and the pan setting of the currently selected pad will be flashing. Press any drum pad (within either the Drum or Percussion Pad Bank) to select it. Press [-1] and [+1] to change the pan setting from between -7 and +7, or OFF. If you select OFF, then the default pan position for the drum voice will be designated. (As you change the pan settings, you can hit the pad in order to hear the effect of the pan change.) After youve set the pan position for the first pad, simply select a different pad and repeat the procedure until you have set the pan positions for all voices in your User drum kit.
TUNING THE PITCH OF THE DRUMS - You can designate the pitch tune setting for each pad in a User drum kit. Hold [MODE] and press [PAGE+] or [PAGE-] to access the Tune function. The word TUNE will appear in the lower left area of the LCD, and the tune setting of the currently selected pad will be flashing. Press any drum pad (within either the Drum or Percussion Pad Bank) to select it. Press [-1] and [+1] to change the pitch tune setting from between -7 and +7, where 0 represents the normal pitch of the drum sound. (As you change the tune settings, hit the pad in order to hear the effect of the pitch change.) After you've set the pitch tuning for the first pad, simply select a different pad and repeat the procedure until you have set the tuning for all voices in your User drum kit.
TURNING THE CHASE FUNCTION ON AND OFF - The Chase function determines which drum kit will play a pattern. When the Chase function is on, the drum kit used to record the pattern will automatically be selected for the pattern playback. When the Chase function is off, the currently selected drum kit will be used for playback of all patterns. The Chase setting, which is set to ON when the RY8 is shipped, affects the entire system. Hold [MODE] and press [PAGE+] once or more to access the Chase function. The word CHASE will appear in the lower left area of the LCD. Press [+1] to turn the Chase function on. When Chase is turned on, the word CHASE will appear in the upper right area of the LCD. Press [-1] to turn the Chase function off.

13. EXTERNAL IN MODE

The RY8 features a special [EXT IN] input jack that lets you connect a guitar directly to the RY8 and play along with the patterns and songs, use the RY8 as a guitar tuner, or use the RY8 as a guitar synthesizer by triggering any of the 50 AWM normal voices (including acoustic piano, strings, brass, synth pad sounds, etc.), and more. (For details about connecting a guitar, see page 16.) So the amount of music that can come from the RY8 at one time is the drums, bass and two chord parts from the patterns/songs, plus a guitar signal and the synthesized External In voice. In External In Mode you can turn the Mix function on and off, specify the External In voice and guitar synthesizer status, activate the guitar tuner, assign the trigger sensitivity level for the External In voice, and turn the remote Start function on and off.

ASSIGNING THE EXTERNAL IN VOICE TRANSMIT CHANNEL - The RY8 can transmit MIDI signals generated by the External In voice (as played from the guitar) in order to play an external tone generator. To do so, you must assign the RY8s External In voice channel to the same MIDI receive channel number as the tone generator. Hold [MODE] and press [PAGE-] or [PAGE+] to access the External In Channel function. The abbreviation EXT CH (External In Channel) will appear in the lower left area of the LCD, along with the current channel assignment (01 ~ 16, OFF). Press [-1] and [+1] to assign the RY8s External In voice channel number.
ASSIGNING THE HARMONY VOICE TRANSMIT CHANNEL - The RY8 can transmit MIDI signals generated by the Harmony voice (see HARM 1, 2, 3, page 63) in order to play an external tone generator. To do so, you must assign the RY8s Harmony voice channel to the same MIDI receive channel number as the tone generator. Hold [MODE] and press [PAGE+] once or more to access the Harmony Channel function. The abbreviation HRM CH (Harmony Channel) will appear in the lower left area of the LCD, along with the current channel assignment (01 ~ 16, OFF). Press [-1] and [+1] to assign the RY8s Harmony voice channel number.
Some MIDI keyboards and synthesizers have builtin sequencers, as well as floppy disk drives which can send and receive bulk data, program change messages, etc. Consult the owners manual of your keyboard or synthesizer to determine the extent of its MIDI capabilities. The pitch bend range for the External In voice and Harmony voice is 12 ( one octave). Assign the same setting for the pitch bend range of the external device.
You can "dump" User pattern, song and drum kit data in bulk to and from another RY8 or an external MIDI data storage device (such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer). BULK DUMP TRANSMIT - First, set up the storage device to receive a bulk dump transmission (refer to the owner's manual of the storage device for the proper procedure). Hold [MODE] and press [PAGE+] or [PAGE-] to access the Bulk Dump function. The words "BULK SURE?" will appear in the lower left area of the LCD. Press [ENTER] to initiate the bulk dump transmission operation. When the operation is finished, the word "END" will appear briefly on the LCD.

You cannot enter System Mode if the RY8 is in Pattern Record Mode or Song Record Mode. Press [REC] to exit Record Mode and try again. You cannot change the meter for a pattern which has already been recorded. You can only designate a meter for an empty User pattern. Clear the User pattern and try again. Check if the Transpose value is set to normal pitch, or "0" value. (See page 76.) The maximum polyphony of 28 notes is being exceeded. The RY8 AWM tone generator cannot play more than 28 notes at once. Check if the volume level of the guitar (i.e., the External In source signal) is turned down too low. The level of the External In source signal can only be adjusted by the source itself. Check if the External In Mode Mix function is turned off. (See page 62.)
Cannot trigger a voice by the EXT IN signal
Check the Sensitivity function setting in the External In Mode. (See page 64.) Also, make adjustments to guitar volume, tone and pickup settings, and make sure you're playing only single notes. Check if the External In synthesizer status (i.e., Single, Octave, Harm 1, Harm 2, Harm 3, Chord) is set properly, or turned off. (See page 63.)
Will not respond to MIDI control
Check if the RY8 MIDI channel is set to match the channel of the controlling MIDI device. The RY8 has four MIDI channel settings: drum voice transmit/receive channel; program change receive channel; External In transmit channel; and Harmony transmit channel. Check if these respective channels are set properly for the type of MIDI control you are attempting.

22. SPECIFICATIONS

TONE GENERATOR
AWM - Advanced Wave Memory digital samples POLYPHONY - 28 notes VOICES -128 drum voices and 50 normal voices

PATTERN

Pattern Play (Patterns: 200 Presets, 50 Users; 200 Backings; Swing, Clear, Copy), Pattern Record (Meter), NoteResolution Record:8 clocks per quarter note; Play: 24 clocks per quarter note)

SONG DRUM KIT

Song Play (Songs: 50 Presets, 50 Users; Repeat, Chain, Clear, Copy), Song Record (Part, Measure, Pattern, Delete, Insert, Chord Select) Drum Kit (12 Presets, 4 Users), Kit Select, Pad Assign, Pad Level, Accent, Pan, Tune, Copy, Chase; 12 Drum Pads, Pad Banks (Drum, Percussion) Mix, Type/Voice (6 Voice Types and 50 Voices), Tuner, Sensitivity, Start Sync Clock, MIDI Channel, MIDI Program Change Receive Channel, Note Table/Note Number, Bulk Transmit/Receive, External In Voice Transmit Channel, Harmony Voice Transmit Channel 40 ~ 250 Bass, Chord 1, Chord 2 Bass, Chord 1, Chord 2, External In, Harmony Half-steps (-12~ +12) REC, TOP. BWD, STOP, PLAY. FWD. ACCENT, MODE. DELETE, AUDITION. CHORD, PAD BANK, DRUM PADS x 12, ENTER, -1, +1, VOLUME, POWER, LCD screen; OUTPUT (L/MONO, R), MIDI (IN, OUT), EXT IN, DC IN, PHONES BATTERY - Six 1.5 volt AA-size (SUM-3 or R6P) or equivalent batteries AC ADAPTOR - Yamaha PA-3 or PA-1B CONSUMPTION - 3.5 watts OUTPUT IMPEDANCE- Line: Phones:

For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the authorized distributor listed below.

HEAD OFFICE

Yamaha Corporation, Electronic Musical Instrument Division Nakazawa-cho 10-1. Hamamutsu. Japan 430 Tel: 053-460-2445
YAMAHA CORPORATION M.D.G., EMI Division, Yamaha Corporation 1994

411MWIT15.2-01A0

Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622-6600 2/16/RY8 OM

STATUS DATA/CTRL

BANK MSB/MAX BANK LSB/MIN TOGGLE ON-OFF /NUMBER OF PGM

DEC 10 INC /NO /YES

MEMORY EDIT

FC EDIT

WRITE /EXIT

Congratulations!

Thank you for purchasing Yamahas MFC10 MIDI Foot Controller. The MFC10 is a versatile MIDI foot control device that can transmit program changes and control changes to control effectors, tone generators, keyboards, MIDI guitars, rhythm machines, etc. In addition to the onboard foot controller, up to 4 optional external foot controllers or switches can also be connected to the MFC10 for increased control versatility. In order to make full use of the MFC10s features and functions, we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Contents

Precautions.... 2 Power Supply.... 3 Nomenclature.... 4 Functions du MFC10.... 6
2 Modes.... 6 Foot Controller Settings... 7 All memory MIDI Channel Assign.. 7 Bulk Dump... 7

Normal Mode.... 8

Program Change Memory... 9
Program Change Memory Control (Transmit)... 9 Program Change Memory Edit... 10

Function Memory... 12

Function Memory Control (Transmit)... 12 Edit Function Memory... 13 About the TOGGLE ON-OFF/NUMBER OF PGM settings.. 18

MIX Mode.... 19

MIX Mode Memory Control (Transmit)... 20 Editing MIX mode... 21 The MIX modes Function Memory.. 21

Foot Controller.... 22

Editing FC (Foot Controller) data... 22
All Memory MIDI Channel Number Assign... 24 Bulk Dump.... 25
Bulk Dump (Transmission)... 25 Bulk Dump (Receive)... 25
Initialize.... 26 MFC10 Sample Setups.... 27
MIDI Guitar System... 27 MIDI Keyboard System... 28 MIDI Effector System... 28 MIDI Sequencer or Rhythm Programmer System.. 29
Error Messages.... 30 Trouble Shooting.... 30
MIDI Implementation Chart... MIDI data format.... Operation Guide.... Program Table..... Specifications....

Precautions

!! PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING !!
s Location Do not expose the MFC10 to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage. Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window). High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, outside, or in a car during the daytime). Excessive humidity. Excessive dust. Strong vibration. s USE THE CORRECT POWER SUPPLY Power to the MFC10 should be supplied only from the appropriate Yamaha AC adaptor (the PA-3B or another adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha). Use of another adaptor may cause serious damage to the unit. Also make sure that the adaptor you have is appropriate for the AC mains supply voltage in the area where you intend to use the MFC10. (The correct input voltage is marked on the adaptor.) s Power Supply Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument is not in use. The power adaptor should be unplugged from the AC outlet if the MFC10 is not to be used for an extended period of time. Unplug the MFC10 during electric storms. Avoid plugging the MFC10 into the same AC outlet as appliances with high power consumption, such as electric heaters or ovens. Also avoid using multi-plug adaptors since these can result in reduced sound quality and possibly damage. s Turn Power OFF When Making Connections To avoid damage to the MFC10 and other devices to which it is connected (a sound system, for example), turn the power switches of all related devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting audio and MIDI cables. s MIDI Connections When connecting the MFC10 to MIDI equipment, be sure to use high-quality cables made especially for MIDI data transmission. Avoid MIDI cables longer than about 15 meters. Longer cables can pick up electrical noise that can causes data errors. s Handling and Transport Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or other parts of the instrument. Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, not by pulling on the cable. Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument. Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on the instrument can result in scratches and more serious damage. s Cleaning Clean the cabinet and panel with a dry soft cloth. A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove stubborn grime and dirt. Never use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner. Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument (vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface). s Electrical Interference This instrument contains digital circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers. If this occurs, move the instrument further away from the affected equipment. s Data Backup The MFC10 contains a special read-write memory without a battery, that retains the contents of its internal memory even when the power is turned OFF. s Service and Modification The MFC10 contains no user serviceable parts. Opening it or tampering with it in any way can lead to irreparable damage and possibly electric shock. Refer all servicing to qualified YAMAHA personnel.

YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation. 2

Power Supply

Use the PA-3B power adaptor (or another adaptor recommended by Yamaha) to supply the MFC10 with power from a convenient wall socket.
Connect the adaptors plug into the [DC IN] jack on the rear panel. Wrap the power cord around the cord stopper hook to prevent accidental unplugging during use.

Power Adaptor

Wall Socket
Plug the AC adaptor into any convenient AC wall socket.

POWE R ON/ OFF

Do not use an AC adaptor other than the PA-3B, or other adoptors recommended by Yamaha. The use of any incompatible adaptor may result in damage, overheating, or fire to the unit. Be sure to disconnected the power adaptor from the outlet when the MFC10 is not in use.

Cord Stopper

Nomenclature

Front Panel

STATUS DATA/CTRL BANK MSB/MAX BANK LSB/MIN TOGGLE ON-OFF /NUMBER OF PGM

MEMORY EDIT FC EDIT

8.8.8.

Rear Panel

POWER ON/ OFF FOOT CONTROLLER 1
FOOT CONTROLLER/SWITCH 4 3

MIDI 2 OUT

* &

s Front Panel

1 Parameter Lamp (see page 11, 16)
The currently selected parameter lamp will flash when in the edit mode.
5 [MEMORY EDIT] (see page 11, 16)
Enters the Memory Edit mode and selects edit parameters.
2 LED Display (see page 6)
Memory numbers, program changes and functions (control changes) saved in memory, parameters, etc., are indicated in the display.
6 [FC EDIT] (see page 22)
Enters the Foot Controller Edit mode and selects edit parameters.
7 [WRITE/EXIT] (see page 11, 17)
Exits the Edit mode and returns to the Normal control mode. At this time it is necessary to press the [INC/ YES] button or [DEC/NO] button to either confirm or cancel the data overwrite operation.
3 [INC/YES] (see page 11, 17)
Increases (INC) edit number values in the Play mode and parameter data values in the Edit mode, and to save data that has been edited, the YES button is used to confirm the save operation.
8 [FUNCTION] Foot switch (see page 6)
Switches between Program Change Memory and Function Memory when in the Normal Mode. In the Mix Mode, switches between Mix mode and Function Memory. * When the lamp above the [FUNCTION] foot switch is lit, the MFC10 is in Function Memory.
4 [DEC/NO] (see page 11, 17)
Decreases (DEC) edit number values in the Play mode and parameter data values in the Edit mode, and when confirmation of the save operation of edited data is requested, the NO button cancels the save operation.

s Rear Panel

@ [FUNCTION NORMAL MIX] Switch

(see page 8, 19)

Selects the mode that the MFC10 is to be operated in, Normal mode or Mix mode.

Upper level foot switches [6]-[0] Function memory (5 types)
Program change memory (5 x 5 types)
Lower level foot switches [1]-[5]
11 ~15 , 21 ~ 25 , 31 ~ 35 , 41 ~ 45 , 51 ~ 55
To access all 100 (F00-F99) Function Memory types, press the [FUNCTION] switch, and its lamp will light. In the MIX mode, Program Change memory (25 memories) is stored and played independent of Program Change memory in the NORMAL mode.
s Foot Controller Settings...
Sets parameters for the onboard Foot Controller and the external Foot Controllers 2-5. (see page 22)
s All Memory MIDI Channel Number Assign..
The settings for all MIDI channels, in all assigned memories, can be set to the same MIDI channel. (see page 24)

s Bulk Dump...

Internal data for the Normal mode Program Change Memory, the Mix mode Program Change Memory, and Function Memory and Foot Controller Memory (1-5) can be transmitted via MIDI OUT. (see page 25)

Normal Mode

Both Program Change Memory and Function Memory can be accessed in the Normal Mode. There are 128 memory allocations for Program Change data. By selecting a memory number, its stored program change is transmitted to external devices via the MIDI OUT terminal. There are 100 memory allocations for Function data (control change etc.). By selecting a memory number, its stored function data is transmitted to external devices via the MIDI OUT terminal.

Program Change Memory

Function Memory
Press the [FUNCTION] to switch between Program Change Memory and Function Memory.
Press the [POWER ON/OFF] switch on the rear panel to turn the power on.

POWER ON/ OFF

Set the [FUNCTION NORMALMIX] switch on the rear panel to the [NORMAL] position.
Press [FUNCTION] to switch between Program Change Memory (see page 9) and Function Memory (see page 12).
Program Change Memory (128 types)

Function lamp is off.

Function Memory (100 types)

Function lamp is lit.

If FUNCTION lamp is lit, press [FUNCTION], so that the lamp is off, and Program Change Memory is enabled. Program Change Memory transmits MIDI channel numbers 1-16 and program change data (001-128) that are stored in memory. There are 128 memory allocations in which Program Change data can be saved. Also, Bank Select data (00=MSB, 20=LSB) can be transmitted along with Program Change data.

TOGGLE ON-OFF/NUMBER OF PGM contains the settings for on, off, Pn1, Pn2, Pn3, Pn4. According to the setting, you can use the foot switch to operate as a toggle on-off, or simultaneously transmit several MIDI data.

TOGGLE ON-OFF settings

TOGGLE ON-OFF settings can be used in Function Memory that are saved with control change data. [on]. Press the foot switch and the MAX value (switch on data) is continuously transmitted. Press the foot switch once again and the MIN value (switch off data) is transmitted. The foot switchs lamp will flash from the time the MAX value is transmitted, until the MIN value is transmitted. Even if another foot switch is pressed, the lamp will remain flashing. (The flashing lamp indicates continuous transmission of the MAX value.) [oFF]. Hold the foot switch and the MAX value (switch on data) is transmitted. Release the foot switch and the MIN value (switch off data) is transmitted.
MIDI Data Simultaneous Transmission (Pn1-Pn4)
Pn1-Pn4 settings can be used in Function Memory that are saved with Note ON/OFF, control change, and program change data. Within Function Memories F00-F49, up to 4 of the same type of MIDI data (one of the following Note On/Off, Control Change, Program Change) can be simultaneously transmitted.

Pn4 Pn3 Pn2

For example, you can transmit several note on/off data over the same MIDI channel to play chords, or transmit control change data over several MIDI channels to simultaneously control external effectors. Also, you can simultaneously change the voices of several devices by transmitting Program Change Data over several MIDI channels.
s Pn1-Pn4 Settings 1 Select the memory number to be set. 2 Press [MEMORY EDIT] and select TOGGLE ON-OFF/

NUMBER OF PGM.

3 Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] and select Pn1 (Pn1 is
automatically selected when the edit operation is entered).
DEC 10 INC /NO /YES DEC 10 INC /NO /YES
4 Select each parameter (STATUS, DATA/CTRL, etc.) using
[MEMORY EDIT], and set as required using [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO].
5 After setting all parameters for Pn1, repeat steps 2 and 3 to select Pn2. Repeat step 4 to select and set each parameter as

required.

6 In the same manner as Pn2, set parameters for Pn3, and Pn4

if necessary.

When Pn1-Pn4 is set, the toggle setting will automatically be set to ON. If data is stored in Memory Numbers F00-F49, Pn1 will automatically be selected when the Memory Number is edited again.

MIX Mode

In the MIX mode, both Program Change data and Function data can be accessed at the same time without having to change between modes with the [FUNCTION] switch. This mode provides quick transmission of Program Change data and Function data. In this mode, up to 25 different Program memories (independent of the NORMAL mode) can be saved and accessed from the lower level of foot switches [1]-[5], and up to 5 different Function memories can be saved and accessed from the upper level of foot switches [6]-[0]. Each of those memories can be selected and transmitted with the [1]-[0] and [x10] foot switches.

Set the [FUNCTION NORMAL-MIX] switch on the rear panel to the [MIX] position.
Press [FUNCTION] and turn off the FUNCTION lamp.
If [FUNCTION] is pressed while in the MIX mode (the FUNCTION lamp lights), the MIX modes FUNCTION memory (see page 21) will be enabled. All foot switches can access the MFC10s 100 FUNCTION memories. The 10's digit setting is valid when the MFC10 is returned to the MIX mode. Press [FUNCTION] once again, the FUNCTION lamp turns off, and the MFC10 is returned to MIX mode.
* The contents of each Function Memory number is same data between NORMAL mode and MIX mode. Program Change Memory exists independently in each mode. * Default setting for Program Change Memory in the MIX mode. 11[C0, 00], 12[C0, 01], 13[C0, 02], 14[C0, 03], 15[C0, 04], 21[C0, 05], 22[C0, 06],.
s MIX Mode Memory Control (Transmit)...
In the MIX mode, a maximum of 25 Program Change memories (independent in this mode) and 5 Function memories can be stored in memory and later transmitted via MIDI.
Use the upper level foot switches [6]-[0] to transmit Function data.
Pressing [6]-[0] transmits Function data. To select the Function numbers 10's digit, press [FUNCTION], and the MIX mode will switch to the MIX modes Function Memory (see page 21). In this state, all foot switches ([0]-[9]) will transmit Function Memory.
Use the lower level foot switches [1]-[5] to transmit Program Change data.
11~15, 21~25, 31~35, 41~45, 51~55
Press [1]-[5] to access the 25 (5 x 5) Program Change Memories. To select the Program Change Memory numbers 10's digit, press [x10], next press [1]-[5] to enter a value of 1-5. Program Memory data can be edited in the same manner as the Normal mode, press [MEMORY EDIT] to begin editing.
Only 2 digits (10s digit and 1s digit) are displayed for Program Change memory numbers in the MIX mode.

s Editing MIX mode...

With the MFC10 in MIX mode control status, press the [MEMORY EDIT] button.
Editing Program Change Memory
To edit the data in the 25 memory types (independent in this mode) for foot switches [1] - [5], can be edited using the same procedure to edit Program Change Memory when in the Normal mode. (see page 10)

Editing Function Memory

To edit the data in the 5 memory types for foot switches [6] - [0], can be edited using the same procedure to edit Function Memory when in the Normal mode. (see page 13)
The MIX modes Function Memory
In the MIX mode, press [FUNCTION], the FUNCTION lamp lights, and the MFC10 is switched to the MIX modes function memory. It is also possible to select the Function memory numbers 10 value. Press [FUNCTION], the lamp turns off, and the MFC10 returns to the MIX mode.
Function Memory (5 types)

After the desired parameters have been edited in steps 4 and 5, press [WRITE/EXIT]. The Foot Controllers number will flash in the LED display. Press [INC/YES] to execute the save operation or [DEC/NO] to cancel.
Another Memory Number can be easily edited by pressing [1]-[5] without exiting from the edit mode. You must execute or cancel the save operation for the currently edited data (the current Memory Number will flash) before proceeding to edit the new number. Use [INC/YES] to execute or [DEC/NO] to cancel the save operation. If data has not been edited, the Memory Number will not flash and the newly selected Memory Number will be shown in the display.

s About Foot Switch Use

Foot switches can also be connected to the [FOOT CONTROLLER/SWITCH 2-5] jacks located on the rear panel of the MFC10. If a foot switch is connected, the set BANK MSB/MAX value will be transmitted via MIDI when the foot switch is pressed. When the foot switch is released, the set BANK LSB/MIN value will be transmitted via MIDI.
All Memory MIDI Channel Assign
The MIDI channel settings for all assigned memories can be set to the same MIDI channel, setting all MIDI channels to the same channel can be convenient in some situations.
Pressing [INC/YES] in the operation will change all memory MIDI channel assignments!
For both Normal and MIX mode operation, simultaneously press both [MEMORY EDIT] and [FC EDIT]. The MIDI channel number will be shown in the LED display
Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to select the new channel number (C01-C16) for all memories.
Press [WRITE/EXIT]. The channel number in the LED display will flash.
Press [INC/YES] to confirm the setting of all channels, or [DEC/NO] to cancel the operation.

Bulk Dump

The MFC10s internal settings can be transmitted to an external MIDI data storage device. Using a device such a Yamahas MIDI Data Filer MDF2, the MFC10s data can be saved to, as well as loaded from such a device. The bulk dump operation is convenient for keeping important data.

(Transmission)

For both Normal and MIX mode operation, simultaneously press both [MEMORY EDIT] and [WRITE/EXIT].
Press the corresponding foot switch to select one of the 5 bulk dump types listed below. The selected bulk dump type will flash in the LED display.

Foot switch [1]

All data listed the 4 bulk dump types that follow will be transmitted.

Foot switch [2]

All data for Program Change Memory in the NORMAL mode will be transmitted.

Foot switch [3]

All data for Function Memory will be transmitted.

Foot switch [4]

Set data for the onboard Foot Controller 1 and External Foot Controllers 2-5 will be transmitted.

Foot switch [5]

All data for Program Change Memory in the MIX mode will be transmitted.
Press [INC/YES] and the selected data will be immediately transmitted via MIDI to the external device. Once the operation is complete, End will appear in the display, and the MFC10 will return to step 2. Press [WRITE/EXIT] to cancel the Bulk Dump operation.
Press [WRITE/EXIT] to return the MFC10 to normal control status.

(Receive)

In the normal control status or edit status, the MFC10 can receive bulk dump transmissions from an external device.
Make sure the [MIDI WX] switch on the rear panel is set to the MIDI position. Normal operation of the MFC10 is not possible during bulk dump operations.

Iiilz ntaie

The initialize operation restores the MFC10s settings to their original factory condition.
Using the initialize operation will erase whatever settings you have made on the MFC10. If you have important settings you wish to keep, store them to a MIDI data storage device with the Bulk Dump operation (see page 25)
Press [POWER ON/OFF] and switch off the power.
While holding both [MEMORY EDIT] and [FC EDIT], press [POWER ON/OFF] to switch on power to the MFC10.
FA will appear in the LED display once the initialize operation is completed. The MFC10 will return to normal control status.

MFC10 Sample Setups

Using the MFC10, it is possible to transmit Program Change data and Function data without using your hands. Also, external devices can be cued or controlled smoothly without the loss of a beat.

Guitar

System
A guitar synthesizer system (Yamaha G50+G1D etc.) and MIDI tone generator connected to the MFC10.

MIDI Tone Generator

MIDI IN

MIDI Guitar

YAMAHA MU50, VL1-m version 2, VL70-m, etc.
Guitar Synthesizer System
Program changes transmitted by the MFC10 can be used to select voices (MIDI tone generator voices) that are currently set in the guitar MIDI converter. Also, Function data transmitted by the MFC10 can be used to manipulate control change data that are currently set in the guitar MIDI converter.

Setting

Both the MIDI converters receive channel number and the MFC10s Program Change Memory Status (MIDI channel number) should be set to the same MIDI channel number.

TAR GUI MIX TH SYN UP N DOW VOL
Guitar with Yamaha G1D, etc., attached.

MIDI OUT

PARAMETER
MIDI CH (MONO/POLY) TUNER INPUT LEVEL
EXTERNAL TG SETUP REALTIME CONTROL Q SPLIT R MEMORY2# S MEM2 LOCATION T PICKING CONTROL U FRONT V REAR W TOUCH CONTROL X SENSITIVITY Y SUSTAIN/HOLD PEDAL

GUITAR SETUP

PARAMETER SELECT

MEMORY# / VALUE

DIVIDED

MONO SYNTH

MEMORY#/VALUE
H PROGRAM CHANGE # A PLAYING STYLE I BANK MSB B NOTE ON LEVEL J BANK LSB C NOTE OFF LEVEL K VOLUME D VELO CITY L PAN E CHROMATIC M ASSIGNABLE 1 F TRANSPOSE VALUE G PITCH BEND RANGE N O ASSIGNABLE 2 P VALUE

Guitar MIDI Converter

Yamaha G50, etc.

PC EDIT

MIDI Keyboard System
Connect the MFC10 to a MIDI keyboard (Yamaha Synthesizer VL1/VL7, W5/W7, QS300, EOS, Portable Keyboard, Clavinova, etc.).

Keyboard

Yamaha VL1/VL7, W5/W7, etc.
The currently set keyboard voices (MIDI tone generator voices) can be changed, according to the type of Program Change data transmitted from the MFC10. Also, control change data, etc., set in the keyboard can be controlled according to the type Function data transmitted from the MFC10. Rhythm or song start/stop, continue, etc., can also be controlled depending on the type of instrument.
Both the MIDI keyboards receive channel number and the MFC10s Program Change Memory Status (MIDI channel number) should be set to the same MIDI channel number.

Effector

MIDI effectors (Yamaha SPX990, etc.) connected to the MFC10 can receive MIDI program changes.

Yamaha SPX990, etc.

According to the Program Change data transmitted from the MFC10, set Program Change numbers with the corresponding effect program (type) to select that effect. Of course you can select effects with the effector itself, but using the MFC10 leaves your hands free to play yet, provides the ability to select effects quickly and easily.
Both the MIDI effectors receive channel number and the MFC10s Program Change Memory Status (MIDI channel number) should be set to the same MIDI channel number.
MIDI Sequencer Programmer or Rhythm System
Connect the MFC10 to a sequencer (Yamaha QY300, QY22, QY8, etc.) or rhythm programmer (Yamaha RY20, RY8, etc.).
The sequencer/rhythm programmers start/continue/stop, etc., can be controlled according to Function data transmitted from the MFC10.

Foot Controller data does not transmit.
Cannot set TOGGLE ON-OFF.
The MFC10 does not receive MIDI data and/or Bulk data.
MIDI Implementation Chart / MIDI-Implementierungstabelle / Table dimplmentation MIDI
[MIDI Foot Controller] Date:31-MAY-1996 Model MFC10 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.00 +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ : : Transmitted : Recognized : Remarks : : Function. : : : : :-------------------+----------------+----------------+----------------: :Basic Default : 1-16 : 1-16 : memorized : :Channel Changed : 1-16 : 1-16 : : :-------------------+----------------+----------------+----------------: : Default : x : x : : :Mode Messages : o : OMNIon,OMNIoff : : : : : POLY,MONO : : :-------------------+----------------+----------------+----------------: :Note : 0-127 : 0-127 : : :Number : True voice: ************** : : : :-------------------+----------------+----------------+----------------: :Velocity Note ON : o 9nH,v=1-127 : o : : : Note OFF : o 8nH,v=1-127 : o : : :-------------------+----------------+----------------+----------------: :After Key's : x : o : : :Touch Ch's : o : o : : :-------------------+----------------+----------------+----------------: :Pitch Bender : o : o : : :-------------------+----------------+----------------+----------------: : 0-121 : o : o : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Control : : : : : : : : : : Change : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :-------------------+----------------+----------------+----------------: :Prog : o 0-127 : o 0-127 : : :Change : True # : : : : :-------------------+----------------+----------------+----------------: :System Exclusive : o : o : : :-------------------+----------------+----------------+----------------: :System : Song Pos. : x : o : : : : Song Sel. : o : o : : :Common : Tune : x : o : : :-------------------+----------------+----------------+----------------: :System :Clock : x : o : : :Real Time :Commands: o : o : : :-------------------+----------------+----------------+----------------: :Aux :Local ON/OFF : o : o : : : :All Notes OFF: x : x : : :Mes- :Active Sense : o : o : : :sages:Reset : x : o : : :-------------------+----------------+----------------+----------------: :Note : Received messages from MIDI IN are only bypassed : : : to MIDI OUT. : +-------------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO o : Yes Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO x : No 31 YAMAHA

MIDI data format / MIDI-Datenformat / Format des dones MIDI

1 MIDI Receive/Send

1.1 Receive/Send conditions
<MIDI Receive conditions> Following MIDI data is transmitted via the MIDI OUT exception for FE.

1.2 Channel Message

1.2.1 Note On/Off
Following stored data in the Function memory can be transmitted by pressing the Foot Switch. data: Note On Note Off = $9n, 0-127, 1-127 = $8n, 0-127, 1-127
MIDI IN $8n (Note Off) $9n (Note On) $An (Poly Key Pressure/After Touch) $Bn (Control Change) $Cn (Program Change) $Dn (Chnnel Pressure/After Touch) $En (Pitch Bend) $F0 (System Exclusive) $F00 7A bb bb LM__0271PG (Program Change Memory Bulk) $F00 7A bb bb LM__0271FN (FUNCTION Memory Bulk) $F00 7A bb bb LM__0271FC (FC Memory Bulk) $F00 7A bb bb LM__0271AL (All Memory Bulk) $F00 7A bb bb LM__0271MX (MIX Program Change Bulk) $F1 (MIMI Time Code Quater Frame) $F2 (Song Position Pointer) $F3 (Song Select) $F6 (Tune Request) $F7 (EOX) $F8 (Timing Clock) $FA (Start) $FB (Continue) $FC (Stop) $FE (Active Sensing) $FF (System Reset)

<MIDI Transmit>

Received data is also transmitted via the MIDI OUT.

1.2.2 Control Change

Following data in the Function memory can be transmitted by pressing the Foot Switch or Foot Controller. data: Foot Switch Foot Controller =$Bn, 0-127, 0-127 =$Bn, 0-120, 0-127

1.2.3 Program Change

Stored data in the Program Change Memory or Function Memory (following data) can be transmitted by pressing Foot Switch or Foot Controller. data: Foot Switch Foot Controller =$Cn, 0-127 =$Cn, 0-120
1.2.4 After Touch.Pitch Bend
$8n (Note Off) $9n (Note On) $Bn (Control Change) $Cn (Program Change) $Dn (After Touch) $En (Pitch Bend) $F00 7A bb bb LM__0271PG (Program Change Memory Bulk) $F00 7A bb bb LM__0271FN (FUNCTION Memory Bulk) $F00 7A bb bb LM__0271FC (FC Memory Bulk) $F00 7A bb bb LM__0271AL (All Memory Bulk) $F00 7A bb bb LM__0271MX
Can be transmitted by using Foot Controller data: After Touch Pitch Bend =$Dn, 0-127 =$En, 0-127, 0-127

1.3 Exclusive

1.3.1 Section Control
Section control data (stored in the Function Memory) can be transmitted by using Foot Switch. Transmit data: F0, 43, 7E, 00, SS, DD, F7 SS: Section Number 00-27 [Hex] DD: ON/OFF (ON=7F, OFF=00) Received data is also transmitted via the MIDI OUT.
(MIX Program Change Bulk) $F7E 00 ss dd (Section Control) $F6n 7A (Reset Start) $F6n 7D (Stop & Rewind) $F7E 01 t4 t3 t2 t1 (Tempo Control) $F7 (EOX) $FA (Start) $FB (Continue) $FC (Stop) $FE (Active Sensing) MIDI OUT 32

1.3.2 Start/Stop Control

Start/Stop control data (stored in the Function Memory) can be transmitted by using Foot Switch. data: Reset Start Stop & Rewind =F0, 43, 6n, 7A, F7 =F0, 43, 6n, 7D, F7

1.5.3 Status byte FE

FE (active sensing) is transmitted in 255 msec steps. If no data is received within 350 msec from the first reception of FE, the MFC10 will stop FE data transmission within 500 msec.

1.3.3 Tempo Control

Tempo data (stored in the Function Memory) can be transmitted by using Foot Switch. Transmit data=F0, 43, 7E, 01, t4, t3, t2, t1, F7 Received data is also transmitted via the MIDI OUT.

2 Bulk dump

Bulk dump can be received in the both Play and Edit mode. The contents of the Program memory, Function memory or Foot Controller can be transmitted. Dump request does not receive.
1.4 System Common Message
1.4.1 Status byte F1, F2, F3, F6
F1, F2, F3 and F6 can only be received F1: Time Chord F2: Song Position pointer F3: Song Select F6: Tune Request Received data is also transmitted via the MIDI OUT.
2.1 All memory data bulk dump
16 : : 0bbbbbbb 0bbbbbbb 00000000 : 00000000 0ddddddd : 0sssssss 11110111 F00= Device Number(Fixed) 7A BB= Byte Count BB 4C(asciiL) 4D(asciiM) 20(ascii ) 20(ascii ) 30(ascii0) 32(ascii2) 37(ascii7) 31(ascii1) 41(asciiA) 4C(asciiL) 00 : 00 DD= Data : SS= Check Sum F7
1.5 System Realtime Message

1.5.1 Status byte F8, FF

F8 or FF Status can only be received F8: Timing Clock FF: System Reset Received data is also transmitted via the MIDI OUT.
1.5.2 Status byte FA, FB, FC
Stored data FA, FB or FC in the Function memory can be transmitted by pressing the Foot Switch. FA: Start FB: Continue FC: Stop Received data is also transmitted via the MIDI OUT.
Overwrites to the Program Change, Function, Foot Controller memory when data is received.
2.2 Normal Mode Program memory data bulk dump
01111010 0bbbbbbb 0bbbbbbb 00100000 F00= DeviceNumber(Fixed) 7A BB= Byte Count BB 4C(asciiL) 4D(asciiM) 20(ascii )

MIDI data format / MIDI-Datenformat / Format des donnes
: : : 00000000 0ddddddd : 0sssssss 11110111 20(ascii ) 30(ascii0) 32(ascii2) 37(ascii7) 31(ascii1) 50(asciiP) 47(asciiG) 00 : 00 DD= Data : SS= Check Sum F: : 00000000 : 00000000 0ddddddd : 0sssssss 11110111 20(ascii ) 20(ascii ) 30(ascii0) 32(ascii2) 37(ascii7) 31(ascii1) 46(asciiF) 43(asciiC) 00 : 00 DD= Data : SS= Check Sum F7
Overwrites to the Program Change memory when data is received.
Overwrites to the Foot Controller memory when data is received.
2.3 Function memory data bulk dump
16 : : 0bbbbbbb 0bbbbbbb 00000000 : 00000000 0ddddddd : 0sssssss 11110111 F00= Device Number(Fixed) 7A BB= Byte Count BB 4C(asciiL) 4D(asciiM) 20(ascii ) 20(ascii ) 30(ascii0) 32(ascii2) 37(ascii7) 31(ascii1) 46(asciiF) 4E(asciiN) 00 : 00 DD= Data : SS= Check Sum F7
2.5 Mix Mode Program memory data bulk dump
16 : : 0bbbbbbb 0bbbbbbb 00000000 : 00000000 0ddddddd : 0sssssss 11110111 F00= DeviceNumber(Fixed) 7A BB= Byte Count BB 4C(asciiL) 4D(asciiM) 20(ascii ) 20(ascii ) 30(ascii0) 32(ascii2) 37(ascii7) 31(ascii1) 4D(asciiM) 58(asciiX) 00 : 00 DD= Data : SS= Check Sum F7
Overwrites to the Function memory when data is received.
2.4 Foot Controller memory data bulk dump
01111010 0bbbbbbb 0bbbbbbb F00= Device Number(Fixed) 7A BB= Byte Count BB 4C(asciiL) 4D(asciiM)
Operation Guide / Bedienungsfhrer / Guide des oprations
NORMAL mode Program Chamge Memory
MIX mode Function Memory + Program Chanege Memory

Others

All memory MIDI channel Assign

Bulk Dunp

MEMORY EDIT WRITE /EXIT

Initia Lize

Program Table / Programmbersicht / Tableau de programmes

NORMAL mode

DATA: NAME: qProgram Change Program Number:
6 STATUS DATA/CTRL BANK MSB BANK LSB
1 STATUS DATA/CTRL BANK MSB BANK LSB
qFunction Function Number: F
6 NUMBER OF PGM STATUS DATA/CTRL MAX MIN TOGGLE ON-OFF 1 2
1 NUMBER OF PGM STATUS DATA/CTRL MAX MIN TOGGLE ON-OFF 1 2

qFoot Controller

1 STATUS DATA/CTRL MAX MIN 4 5

MIX mode

DATA: NAME:

Function Number: F

6 NUMBER OF PGM STATUS DATA/CTRL MAX MIN TOGGLE ON-OFF 3

Program Number:

* Make copies of sheet to keep records of your MFC10 settings. * Machen Sie sich zum Eintragen der MFC10-Einstellungen Kopien von diesem Blatt. * Faites des copies de ces feuilles pour conserver les rglages de votre MFC10.