Owners Manual

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specically recommended by Yamaha. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product. This product may also use household type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged. When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.

Warning:

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specications without notice or obligation to update existing units. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.

Disposal Notice:

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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 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.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturers warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.
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Battery Notice:

This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately ve years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualied service representative to perform the replacement.

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Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modications to the instrument.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. When using a power adaptor, even when the power switch is in the STANDBY position, electricity is still owing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha EZ-200 PortaTone! Please read this owners manual carefully before using the instrument in order to take full advantage of its various features. Make sure to keep this manual in a safe and handy place even after you nish reading, and refer to it often when you need to better understand an operation or function.

Main features

The EZ-200 is a sophisticated yet easy-touse keyboard with the following features and functions.
Yamaha Education Suite 5 (Y.E.S. 5)
The EZ-200 features the new Yamaha Education Suitea set of learning tools that utilize the latest technology to make studying and practicing music more fun and fullling than ever before! The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Lesson... page 29 The convenient and easy-to-use Lesson feature, guides you through the parts of a songjust like a patient teacher! Select from any one of 100 songs on the EZ-200, and learn the left- and righthand parts independently at rst, then together. Lesson features three easy steps that help you master each song: Listen and Learn, Timing and Waiting. Built-in lighted Key Guide... pages 29, 50 When you are using the Lesson feature or the Dictionary, the key indicators tell you which keys to play. Also, during song playback, they show the keys that are playing. Fingering Guide... page 29 The Fingering guide is shown on the display and shows you how to play the keyboard. Dictionary... page 50 Dictionary is a built-in chord encyclopedia that teaches you how to play specic chords by showing lighting keyboardsperfect for when you know the name of a chord and want to quickly learn how to play it! Notice your Grade.... page 32 The EZ-200 also has the Grade feature. Grade is a virtual teacher, evaluating your practice sessions and rating your performance over four levels.

To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button again.
Displays the current beat.
Setting the metronome tempo
Adjust the metronome tempo
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to display the tempo.

Current Tempo value

Set the metronome tempo by using the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-].
The tempo can be adjusted between 11280.
Setting the numerator of the metronome time signature
Set the number of beats per measure.
Press and hold the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button for longer than a second.
Current numerator appears.

Time signature numerator

Hold longer than a second
Set the time signature numerator (060) by using the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-].
The rst beat is accented with a bell sound and the rest with clicks. When set to 00, the metronome sounds all beats with a click sound (no accent).
The time signature numerator cannot be changed when a Style or Song is playing since it is automatically preset for the most suitable time signature of the current Style or Song. Make sure to stop the Style or Song before setting the numerator.
Setting the denominator of the metronome time signature
Sets the basic note value for each measure.
Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until TimeSigD appears.

TimeSigD

Set the time signature denominator by using the number buttons [+], [-].
The available denominators are 02 (1/2 note; ), 08 (1/8 note; ) and 16 (1/16 note; ). ), 04 (1/4 note;
Step 3 Play with the metronome

TimeSigN

Setting the metronome volume
Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until MetroVol appears.

Metronome volume

MetroVol
Set the metronome volume (000127) by using the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-].
Selecting a rhythm of a Style
The Style feature provides backing and rhythm parts in a wide variety of musical categories, including rock, blues, disco and much more. Heres how to play a rhythm of a Style. The rhythm sound consists of percussion instruments.
Press the [STYLE] button.
The Style number and name are displayed.

Examples of crossing under and over

Crossing under

Crossing over
Play the F key with your thumb
Play the E key with your middle nger
Lesson 1 (Listen & Learn)
Theres no need to play the keyboard in Lesson 1. The model melody/chords (in other words, the musical material you should learn) of the part you selected will sound and the appropriate keys will automatically light. Listen to it carefully and learn it well.
Select the desired Song for your lesson. Press the [SONG] button, and then select a Song (referring to the Song list on page 15) by using the number buttons [0][9], [+] and [-].
You cannot select the part during Song playback before Lesson 1 starts. If a Song is currently being played back, stop the Song rst, then continue from Step 2.

SilentNt

Select the part you want to practice. Press the [R] button for a right-hand lesson, [L] button for a left-hand lesson, or press both the [R] and [L] buttons simultaneously for a both-hands lesson. The selected hand/s are displayed.
Left-hand lesson Right-hand lesson

Both-hands lesson

BothHand
A No LPart message is shown in the display if you select the left part in Song 001005, 007009, 013, 014, 085090, which does not have left part data. These Songs cannot be used for left-hand or both-hands lessons.

No LPart

Start Lesson 1. Press the [LISTEN & LEARN] button to start Lesson 1. The melody of the part you selected in Step 2 will sound. Listen to it carefully and learn it well.
Even after Lesson 1 has started and the Song is playing, you can still select the part. When the melody Voice of the Song is changed, the key position shown in the display may be shifted (in octave units), depending on the Voice selected. You can select Lessons 13 by pressing the [LISTEN & LEARN], [TIMING] and [WAITING] buttons, respectively.

LISTEN

The notation is shown in the display, and the keys light to indicate which notes you should play.
Stop the Lesson. You can stop the Lesson at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.

Lesson 2 (Timing)

In this lesson, try playing the notes with the correct timing. Simply concentrate on playing each note in time with the rhythmic accompaniment. The correct notes sound even if you play wrong notes as long as you play in time with the rhythm.
The Split Point is xed and it cannot be changed. For the left-hand lesson, it is xed at 59 or B2.
Select the desired Song for your lesson. Select the part you want to practice. Start Lesson 2. Press the [TIMING] button to start Lesson 2.
You cannot select the part during Song playback before Lesson 2 starts. If a Song is currently being played back, stop the Song rst, then continue from Step 2.

TIMING

Even after Lesson 2 has started and the Song is playing, you can still select the part.
The keyboard lights when Light is on. In Lesson 2, concentrate on playing each note in correct time with the rhythm.
When the lesson Song has played all the way through in Lesson 2 or 3, your performance will be evaluated in four levels: OK, Good, Very Good, or Excellent.
OK Good Very Good Excellent

Lesson 3 (Waiting)

In this mode, try playing the correct notes. The notes you should play will appear in the score and the notes on the keyboard will light. The Song pauses until you play the right note.
Select the desired Song for your lesson.
Select the part you want to practice.
You cannot select the part during Song playback before Lesson 3 starts. If a Song is currently being played back, stop the Song rst, then continue from Step 2.
Start Lesson 3. Press the [WAITING] button to start Lesson 3.

WAITING

Even after Lesson 3 has started and the Song is playing, you can still select the part.
Play the correct notes according to the lighted keys. The Song pauses until you play the right note.
When the lesson Song has played all the way through in Lesson 2 or 3, your performance will be evaluated in four levels (same as lesson 2)
Changing the Melody Voice
You can change a Songs melody Voice to any other Voice you prefer.
Select the Song and play it. Refer to the section Playing the Songs on page 12. Select the voice. Press the [VOICE] button, and then select a desired Voice by using the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-].

BritePno

The selected Voice sounds when you play the keyboard. If a Song has played through and stopped during this procedure, press the [START/STOP] button to start playback again.
Press and hold the [VOICE] button for longer than a second. SONG MELODY VOICE appears in the display for a few seconds, indicating that the Voice selected in Step 2 has replaced the Songs original melody Voice.
Hold for longer than a second.

Song Volume

This procedure allows you to adjust the balance between Song playback and the notes you play on the keyboard by setting the volume of the playback sound.
Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until SongVol appears.

Current Song Volume

SongVol
Set the Song Volume by pressing the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-]. The range is from 0127.
Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to its default setting (100).
The Song is made up by several tracks. You can mute Track 1 or Track 2 during Song playback. Track 1 can be muted by pressing the [R] button during Song playback. Track 2 can be muted by pressing the [L] button during Song playback. You can cancel the mute function by pressing the corresponding track buttons, [R] or [L] again during Song playback, or by selecting any other Song.

1 - (2) - 3 - #4 - 5 - 7 or Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7(#11)] 1 - 2 - 3 - #4 - (5) - 7 Flatted fth [(b5)] Major seventh atted fth [M7b5] Suspended fourth [sus4] Augmented [aug] Major seventh augmented [M7aug] Minor [m] Minor add ninth [m(9)] Minor sixth [m6] Minor seventh [m7] Minor seventh ninth [m7(9)] Minor seventh add eleventh [m7(11)] Minor major seventh [mM7] Minor major seventh ninth [mM7(9)] Minor seventh atted fth [m7b5] Minor major seventh atted fth [mM7b5] Diminished [dim] Diminished seventh [dim7] Seventh [7] Seventh atted ninth [7(b9)] Seventh add atted thirteenth [7(b13)] Seventh ninth [7(9)] Seventh add sharp eleventh [7(#11)] Seventh add thirteenth [7(13)] Seventh sharp ninth [7(#9)] Seventh atted fth [7b5] Seventh augmented [7aug] Seventh suspended fourth [7sus4] One plus two plus ve [1+2+5] 1 - 3 - b- 3 - b5 - 7 1-4-- 3 - #- (3) - #5 - - b3 - - 2 - b3 - - b3 - 5 - - b3 - (5) - b- 2 - b3 - (5) - b- (2) - b3 - 4 - 5 - (b7) 1 - b3 - (5) - - 2 - b3 - (5) - - b3 - b5 - b- b3 - b5 - - b3 - b- b3 - b5 - - 3 - (5) - b7 or 1 - (3) - 5 - b- b2 - 3 - (5) - b- 3 - 5 - b6 - b- 2 - 3 - (5) - b- (2) - 3 - #4 - 5 - b7 or 1 - 2 - 3 - #4 - (5) - b- 3 - (5) - 6 - b- #2 - 3 - (5) - b- 3 - b5 - b- 3 - #5 - b- 4 - (5) - b7 1-2-5
* These chords are not shown in the Chord Dictionary function.
Looking up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary
The Dictionary function is essentially a built-in chord dictionary that shows you the individual notes of chords. It is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it.
Press and hold the [WAITING] button for longer than a second. Dict. will appear in the display.

DICTIONA

As an example, well learn how to play a GM7 (G major seventh) chord. Press the G key in the section of the keyboard labeled ROOT. (The note doesnt sound.) The root note you set is shown in the display.
Keys which you should play will light Keys for chord type dictionary

Keys for root dictionary

Press the M7 (major seventh) key in the section of the keyboard labeled CHORD TYPE. (The note doesnt sound.) The notes you should play for the specied chord (root note and chord type) are shown in the display as notation, and the keys which you should play will light.

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Bass & Distorted Electric Guitar
Techno Synth Bass Modular Synth Bass Suspense Strings Yang Chin Orchestra Warm Strings Choir Strings Synth Voice 2 Sax Section Breathy Tenor Sax Glockenspiel Chimes Nylon Electric Piano Dream DX + Analog Electric Piano

Voice No. 289 290

Voice No. 335 336

99 100

Steel Guitar with Body Sound
Muted Steel Guitar Feedback Guitar 2 DX Bass Orchestra 2 Kingdom Choral Choir Brass Clear Bells Tremolo Orchestra Chorus Bells Velocity Guitar Harmonics Guitar Pinch Finger Slap Bass Velocity Switch Slap Jazz Man
Creeper Real Tom Electronic Percussion Cheezy Organ Fast Rotary Guitar Harmonics 2 Sine Lead Itopia Carib Atmosphere Pad Rock Tom Drawbar Organ 3 Ritual To Heaven Air Bells Night Bell Harp Glisten Gamelimba Church Bells Cimbalom Ukulele Mandolin Sequenced Analog Bell Choir Rabab Taisho-kin Bonang Castanets Gran Cassa Balimba Carillon Santur Tamboura Gopichant Kanoon Altair Glass Percussion Log Drums Oud Gamelan Gongs Thai Bells Stereo Gamelan Gongs Rama Cymbal Cutting Noise Cutting Noise 2
Velocity Crossfade Upright Bass
Finger Bass 2 Velocity Strings Orgel Sine Marimba Organ Bass Rotary Organ Organ Flute Tango Accordion 2 Analog Voice Impact Mellow Distorted Lead Fat & Perky Fantasy Nylon Harp Goblins Synth Melodic Tom 2 Analog Tom 70's Drawbar Organ 2 Slow Rotary Tremolo Organ Flute Guitar Feedback Modulated Bass Solo Sine Pure Pad Soft Whirl African Wind Soft Crystal Harp Vox

Voice No. 375

String Slap Flute Key Click Shower Thunder Wind Stream Bubble Feed Dog Horse Bird Tweet 2 Maou Phone Call Door Squeak Door Slam Scratch Cut Scratch Split Wind Chime Telephone Ring 2 Car Engine Ignition Car Tires Squeal Car Passing Car Crash Siren Train Jet Plane Starship Burst Roller Coaster Submarine Laugh Scream Punch Heartbeat Footsteps Machine Gun Laser Gun Explosion Firework

Drum Kit List

indicates that the drum sound is the same as Standard Kit 1. Each percussion voice uses one note. The MIDI Note # and Note are actually one octave lower than keyboard Note # and Note. For example, in Standard Kit 1, the Seq Click H (Note# 36/Note C1) corresponds to (Note# 24/Note C0). Key Off: Keys marked O stop sounding the instant they are released. Voices with the same Alternate Note Number (*1 4) cannot be played simultaneously. (They are designed to be played alternately with each other.)
Voice No. MSB(0127) / LSB(0127) / PC(1128) Keyboard MIDI Key Alternate Off Group Note# Note Note# Note 25 C# C# -26 D D -27 D# D# -E E -F F -30 F# F# -31 G G -G# G# -A A -A# A# -B B -C C C# C# D D 0 O 39 D# D# E E 0 O 41 F F 0 O 42 F# F# G G G# G# A A A# A# B B C C C# C# D D D# D# E E F F F# F# 55 G G G# G# 57 A A A# A# 59 B B C C C# C# D D D# D# E E F F F# F# G G G# G# A A A# A# B B C C C# C# D D D# D# E E F F F# F# G G G# G# A A A# A# B B 3 O 84 C C 4 O 85 C# C# D D 4 O 87 D# D# E E F F F# F# G G G# G# 93 A A 94 A# A# B B C C C# C# D D D# D# E E F F F# F# G G 127/0/1 Standard Kit 1 Surdo Mute Surdo Open Hi Q Whip Slap Scratch Push Scratch Pull Finger Snap Click Noise Metronome Click Metronome Bell Seq Click L Seq Click H Brush Tap Brush Swirl Brush Slap Brush Tap Swirl Snare Roll Castanet Snare H Soft Sticks Bass Drum Soft Open Rim Shot Bass Drum Hard Bass Drum Side Stick Snare M Hand Clap Snare H Hard Floor Tom L Hi-Hat Closed Floor Tom H Hi-Hat Pedal Low Tom Hi-Hat Open Mid Tom L Mid Tom H Crash Cymbal 1 High Tom Ride Cymbal 1 Chinese Cymbal Ride Cymbal Cup Tambourine Splash Cymbal Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2 Vibraslap Ride Cymbal 2 Bongo H Bongo L Conga H Mute Conga H Open Conga L Timbale H Timbale L Agogo H Agogo L Cabasa Maracas Samba Whistle H Samba Whistle L Guiro Short Guiro Long Claves Wood Block H Wood Block L Cuica Mute Cuica Open Triangle Mute Triangle Open Shaker Jingle Bell Bell Tree 131 127/0/2 Standard Kit 127/0/9 Room Kit 133 127/0/17 Rock Kit 134 127/0/25 Electronic Kit

C1 D1 E1 F1 G1

C#1 D#1
Reverse Cymbal Hi Q 2 Snare L Bass Drum H Open Rim Shot 2 Bass Drum 2 Snare M 2 Snare H Hard 2 SD Room L SD Room H Room Tom 1 Room Tom 2 Room Tom 3 Room Tom 4 Room Tom 5 Room Tom 6 Bass Drum H BD Rock SD Rock L SD Rock Rim Rock Tom 1 Rock Tom 2 Rock Tom 3 Rock Tom 4 Rock Tom 5 Rock Tom 6 BD Rock BD Gate SD Rock L SD Rock H E Tom 1 E Tom 2 E Tom 3 E Tom 4 E Tom 5 E Tom 6

F#1 G#1

Snare H Soft 2

SD Rock H

A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 G#2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 G#3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 G#4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 G#5 A5 B5 C6 A#5 D#5 A#4 D#4 A#3 D#3 A#2 D#2 A#1
Scratch Push Scratch Pull
Voice No. MSB(0127) / LSB(0127) / PC(1128) Keyboard MIDI Key Alternate Off Group Note# Note Note# Note 25 C# C# -26 D D -27 D# D# -E E -F F -30 F# F# -31 G G -G# G# -A A -A# A# -B B -C C C# C# D D 0 O 39 D# D# E E 0 O 41 F F 0 O 42 F# F# G G G# G# A A A# A# B B C C C# C# D D D# D# E E F F F# F# 55 G G G# G# 57 A A A# A# 59 B B C C C# C# D D D# D# E E F F F# F# G G G# G# A A A# A# B B C C C# C# D D D# D# E E F F F# F# G G G# G# A A A# A# B B 3 O 84 C C 4 O 85 C# C# D D 4 O 87 D# D# E E F F F# F# G G G# G# 93 A A 94 A# A# B B C C C# C# D D D# D# E E F F F# F# G G 5
130 127/0/1 Standard Kit 1 Surdo Mute Surdo Open Hi Q Whip Slap Scratch Push Scratch Pull Finger Snap Click Noise Metronome Click Metronome Bell Seq Click L Seq Click H Brush Tap Brush Swirl Brush Slap Brush Tap Swirl Snare Roll Castanet Snare H Soft Sticks Bass Drum Soft Open Rim Shot Bass Drum Hard Bass Drum Side Stick Snare M Hand Clap Snare H Hard Floor Tom L Hi-Hat Closed Floor Tom H Hi-Hat Pedal Low Tom Hi-Hat Open Mid Tom L Mid Tom H Crash Cymbal 1 High Tom Ride Cymbal 1 Chinese Cymbal Ride Cymbal Cup Tambourine Splash Cymbal Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2 Vibraslap Ride Cymbal 2 Bongo H Bongo L Conga H Mute Conga H Open Conga L Timbale H Timbale L Agogo H Agogo L Cabasa Maracas Samba Whistle H Samba Whistle L Guiro Short Guiro Long Claves Wood Block H Wood Block L Cuica Mute Cuica Open Triangle Mute Triangle Open Shaker Jingle Bell Bell Tree

135 127/0/26 Analog Kit

136 127/0/28 Dance Kit

137 127/0/33 Jazz Kit

138 127/0/41 Brush Kit
Reverse Cymbal Hi Q 2 SD Rock H Bass Drum H BD Analog L BD Analog H Analog Side Stick Analog Snare 1 Analog Snare 2 Analog Tom 1 Analog HH Closed 1 Analog Tom 2 Analog HH Closed 2 Analog Tom 3 Analog HH Open Analog Tom 4 Analog Tom 5 Analog Cymbal Analog Tom 6
Reverse Cymbal Hi Q 2 AnSD Snappy AnBD Dance-1 AnSD OpenRim AnBD Dance-2 AnBD Dance-3 Analog Side Stick AnSD Q AnSD Ana+Acoustic Analog Tom 1 Analog HH Closed 3 Analog Tom 2 Analog HH Closed 4 Analog Tom 3 Analog HH Open 2 Analog Tom 4 Analog Tom 5 Analog Cymbal Analog Tom 6

SD Jazz H Light

Brush Slap L
BD Jazz SD Jazz L SD Jazz M Jazz Tom 1 Jazz Tom 2 Jazz Tom 3 Jazz Tom 4 Jazz Tom 5 Jazz Tom 6

Effect Type List

Reverb Types
No. 10 Hall 13 Room 12 Stage 12 Plate 12 Off Reverb Type Concert hall reverb. Small room reverb. Reverb for solo instruments. Simulated steel plate reverb. No effect. Description
MIDI Implementation Chart
YAMAHA Model EZ-200 Transmitted Recognized Remarks
[ Portable Keyboard ] MIDI Implementation Chart
Date:18-Jan-2007 Version:1.0
Function. 1 - 16 x 3 x ************** 0 - - 127 o 9nH,v=1-127 x x x o 3 x x 1 - 16 x

Basic Channel

Default Changed

Default Messages Altered

Note Number o 9nH,v=1-127 x x x x
0 - 127 : True voice **************

Velocity

Note ON Note OFF

After Touch

Key's Ch's

Pitch Bend

*1 *1 *1 *1 *1
Bank Select Modulation wheel Data Entry(MSB) Data Entry(LSB) Expression Sustain

Control

Change

0,7,64 71,73,74

o x x x o x o x

o o o x o o o o

91,93 96,97 100,101 *1 o 0 - 127 o 0 - 127 ************** o o

o x o x x

o o o o o
Release Time Portamento Cntrl Effect 1,3 Depth RPN Inc,Dec RPN LSB,MSB

Prog Change

: True #

System Exclusive

Common o o x x x x o x o(120,126,127) o(121) o(122) o(123-125) o x o o
: Song Pos. : Song Sel. : Tune
System : Clock Real Time: Commands
:All Sound OFF :Reset All Cntrls :Local ON/OFF Mes- :All Notes OFF sages:Active Sense :Reset
*1 Refer to #2 on page 70. Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO o : Yes x : No
Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

MIDI Data Format

NOTE: 1 By default (factory settings) the instrument ordinarily functions as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator, and incoming data does not affect the panel voices or panel settings. However, the MIDI messages listed below do affect the panel voices, auto accompaniment, and songs. MIDI Master Tuning System exclusive messages for changing the Reverb Type and Chorus Type. 2 Messages for these control change numbers cannot be transmitted from the instrument itself. However, they may be transmitted when playing the accompaniment, song or using the Harmony effect. 3 Exclusive <GM System ON> F0H, 7EH, 7FH, 09H, 01H, F7H This message automatically restores all default settings for the instrument, with the exception of MIDI Master Tuning. <MIDI Master Volume> F0H, 7FH, 7FH, 04H, 01H, ll, mm, F7H This message allows the volume of all channels to be changed simultaneously (Universal System Exclusive). The values of mm is used for MIDI Master Volume. (Values for ll are ignored.) <MIDI Master Tuning> F0H, 43H, 1nH, 27H, 30H, 00H, 00H, mm, ll, cc, F7H This message simultaneously changes the tuning value of all channels. The values of mm and ll are used for MIDI Master Tuning. The default value of mm and ll are 08H and 00H, respectively. Any values can be used for n and cc. <Reverb Type> F0H, 43H, 1nH, 4CH, 02H, 01H, 00H, mmH, llH, F7H mm : Reverb Type MSB ll : Reverb Type LSB Refer to the Effect Map (page 70) for details. <Chorus Type> F0H, 43H, 1nH, 4CH, 02H, 01H, 20H, mmH, llH, F7H mm : Chorus Type MSB ll : Chorus Type LSB Refer to the Effect Map (page 70) for details. 4 When the accompaniment is started, an FAH message is transmitted. When accompaniment is stopped, an FCH message is transmitted. When the clock is set to External, both FAH (accompaniment start) and FCH (accompaniment stop) are recognized. 5 Local ON/OFF <Local ON> Bn, 7A, 7F <Local OFF> Bn, 7A, 00 Value for n is ignored.

A-B REPEAT button.. 35 ACMP ON/OFF button... 24 DEMO button... 13 FF button... 14 FUNCTION button... 27, 52 INTRO/ENDING/rit. button.. 45 L button... 30 LIGHT ON/OFF button.. 29 LISTEN & LEARN button.. 31 MAIN/AUTO FILL button.. 45 MASTER VOLUME +, - buttons.. 9, 12, 26 METRONOME ON/OFF button. 20 number buttons 09, +, -.. 27 PAUSE button.. 14 PORTABLE GRAND button. 17 R button... 30 REW button... 14 SONG button.. 13, 27 STANDBY/ON switch. 9, 12, 26 START/STOP button.. 26 STYLE button.. 23, 27 SYNC START button.. 24 TEMPO/TAP button.. 38 TIMING button... 31 TOUCH ON/OFF button.. 39 VOICE button.. 16, 27 WAITING button.. 32 DC IN 12V jack... 8 MIDI IN/OUT terminals.. 54 PHONES/OUTPUT jack... 9 SUSTAIN jack... 9

Alphabetical Order

AB Repeat... 35 AC Power Adaptor.. 8 ACMP ON/OFF.. 24 Auto Accompaniment.. 2324 Auto accompaniment range.. 2425
Battery... 8 Beat Display... 28
Chord... 25, 4849, 51 Chord Dictionary... 50 Chord Display.. 28, 49 Computer.. 5556
Demo... 13 Demo Cancel.. 53 Display... 28 Drum Kit... 18 Drum Kit List... 63
Ending... 44, 46 External Clock.. 53, 56
FF... 14 Fingering Guide... 2829 Footswitch (Sustain jack).. 9 Function Setting List.. 53 Function Settings... 52

Grade... 32

Initial Send... 53 Intro... 43, 46
Left Display... 28 Lesson... 3132 Light Guide... 29 Local... 53, 56
Main Octave... 53 Main Volume... 53 Main/Auto fill.. 4546 MASTER VOLUME indication.. 28 Measure... 28 Melody Voice... 33 Metronome... 2021 Metronome Volume... 22 MIDI... 54 Music Rest.. 6 Mute... 34
Tempo.. 38 Time Signature Denominator.. 21 Time Signature Numerator... 21 Touch Display.. 28 Touch Response.. 39 Track... 34 Transfer... 55 Transpose.. 37 Tuning.. 37 Turn Auto accompaniment on or off. 24

Notation... 28

Voice... 1619 Voice List.. 58
Octave (Main).. 53 One Touch Setting... 38 Option.. 71

XGlite... 6

Panel Sustain.. 42 Part.... 30 PAUSE... 14 Press and Hold for a while... 26

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Install KEYBOARDMANIA to your computer (see page 3 and 60) and connect it to the EZ-250i by an USB cable then play musical games and learn songs.

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specically recommended by Yamaha. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product. This product may also use household type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged. When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.

Warning:

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.
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The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specications without notice or obligation to update existing units. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.

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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.

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Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturers warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

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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 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.

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This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately ve years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualied service representative to perform the replacement.

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EZ-250i Owners Manual
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Turn the Touch function on or off as desired by pressing the [TOUCH] button.
Indicates Touch function is on.
Changing the Touch Sensitivity Value.
Press and hold down the [TOUCH] button, then press the appropriate numbered button on the numeric keypad: 1, 2, 3, or [+]/[].
Sensitivity can also be set in the Function mode (page 66).

G Settings:

1 (Soft) 2 (Medium) 3 (Hard) This results in limited touch response, and produces a relatively narrow dynamic range, no matter how lightly or strongly you play the keys. This lets you play over a normal dynamic range (soft to loud). This is designed for playing very soft passages, giving you slightly more detailed control in the soft volume range. Restoring the Default Touch Sensitivity Value
The default Touch Sensitivity is 2 (Medium). To restore the default value, press both [+]/[] buttons simultaneously (when Touch Sensitivity is selected).
When Touch is turned off, a constant volume (corresponding to a velocity value of 80) is produced.

Transpose and Tuning

You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the entire EZ250i sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions.

I Transpose

Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment. It also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to easily match the pitch of the EZ-250i to other instruments or singers, or play in a different key without changing your ngering. The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range of 12 semitones ( 1 octave). Transpose can be set in the Function mode (page 66).
The Transpose function has no effect on the Drum Kits voices (#109 - #120).

I Tuning

Tuning determines the ne pitch setting of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment. It also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to accurately match the tuning with that of other instruments. The Tuning settings can be adjusted over a range of 100 (approx. 1 semitone). Tuning can be set in the Function mode (page 66).

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Changing the Tempo
The tempo of style playback can be adjusted over a range of 32 - 280 bpm (beats per minute).
When style playback is stopped and a different style is selected, the tempo returns to the default setting of the new style. When switching styles during playback, the last tempo setting is maintained. (This allows you to keep the same tempo, even when changing styles.)
You can also use the convenient Tap Tempo function to change the tempo by tapping a new one in real time. (See page 35.)

About the Beat Display

This section of the display provides a convenient, easyto-understand indication of the rhythm for song and style playback. The ashing metronome icons indicate both the downbeats and upbeats of a measure as follows:
Indicates the rst beat of the measure (downbeat)

Indicates an upbeat

Indicates a downbeat (other than the rst beat)
Accompaniment Sections (Main A/B and Fill-ins)
While the style is playing, you can add variation in the rhythm/accompaniment by pressing the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. This switches between the Main A and Main B sections, automatically playing a ll-in pattern to smoothly lead into the next section. For example, if the Main A section is currently playing, pressing this button automatically plays a ll-in pattern, followed by the Main B section. (See illustration below.) You can also select either the Main A or B section to start by pressing the [MAIN/ AUTO FILL] button before starting the style.
This appears while the ll-in pattern is playing.

FIll AB

About the Fill-in Patterns
If you press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button before beat 4..a fill-in pattern plays immediately until the end of the measure.

2nd measure 1

.and the Main A or B section begins here.

1st measure beat 3 4

3rd measure 2 3
If you press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button here, after beat 4.
.a fill-in pattern plays from here.
Adjusting the Style Volume
The playback volume of the style can be adjusted in the Function mode (page 67). This volume control affects only the Style volume. The volume range is 000 127.
Style Volume cannot be changed unless the Style mode is active.
Using Auto Accompaniment Multi Fingering
When it is set to on (page 34), the auto accompaniment function automatically generates bass and chord accompaniment for you to play along with, by using Multi Fingering operation. You can change the chords of the accompaniment by playing keys in the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard using either the Single Finger or Fingered method. With Single Finger you can simply play a one-, two- or three-nger chord indication (see Single Finger Chords below). The Fingered technique is that of conventionally playing all the notes of the chord. Whichever method you use, the EZ-250i understands what chord you indicate and then automatically generates the accompaniment.

I Single Finger Chords

Chords that can be produced in Single Finger operation are major, minor, seventh and minor seventh. The illustration shows how to produce the four chord types. (The key of C is used here as an example; other keys follow the same rules. For example, Bb7 is played as Bb and A.)

C Cm C7 Cm 7

To play a major chord: Press the root note of the chord.
To play a minor chord: Press the root note together with the nearest black key to the left of it.
To play a seventh chord: Press the root note together with the nearest white key to the left of it.
To play a minor seventh chord: Press the root note together with the nearest white and black keys to the left of it (three keys altogether).

I Fingered Chords

Using the key of C as an example, the chart below shows the types of chords that can be recognized in the Fingered mode. G Example for C chords

C 6 (9)

CM 7 (9)

CM7 (#11)

C (b5)

CM7 b5

Csus 4

CM 7 aug

Cm (9)

Cm 7 (9)

Cm 7 (11)

CmM 7 (9)

Cm 7 b5

CmM 7 b5

Cdim 7

C 7 (b9)

C 7 (b13)

C 7 (9)

C 7 (#11)

C 7 (13)

C 7 (#9)

C 7 b5

C 7 aug

C 7 sus4

C 1+2+5
* Notes enclosed in parentheses are optional; the chords will be recognized without them.
Chord Name/[Abbreviation] Major [M] Add ninth [(9)] Sixth [6] Sixth ninth [6(9)] Major seventh [M7] Major seventh ninth [M7(9)] Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7(#11)] Flatted fth [(b5)] Major seventh atted fth [M7b5] Suspended fourth [sus4] Augmented [aug] Major seventh augmented [M7aug] Minor [m] Minor add ninth [m(9)] Minor sixth [m6] Minor seventh [m7] Minor seventh ninth [m7(9)] Minor seventh add eleventh [m7(11)] Minor major seventh [mM7] Minor major seventh ninth [mM7(9)] Minor seventh atted fth [m7b5] Minor major seventh atted fth [mM7b5] Diminished [dim] Diminished seventh [dim7] Seventh [7] Seventh atted ninth [7(b9)] Seventh add atted thirteenth [7(b13)] Seventh ninth [7(9)] Seventh add sharp eleventh [7(#11)] Seventh add thirteenth [7(13)] Seventh sharp ninth [7(#9)] Seventh atted fth [7b5] Seventh augmented [7aug] Seventh suspended fourth [7sus4] One plus two plus ve [1+2+5]
Normal Voicing 1-3-5 1-2-3-- (3) - 5 - - 2 - 3 - (5) - - 3 - (5) - 7 or 1 - (3) - 5 - - 2 - 3 - (5) - - (2) - 3 - #4 - 5 - 7 or 1 - 2 - 3 - #4 - (5) - - 3 - b- 3 - b5 - 7 1-4-- 3 - #- (3) - #5 - - b3 - - 2 - b3 - - b3 - 5 - - b3 - (5) - b- 2 - b3 - (5) - b- (2) - b3 - 4 - 5 - (b7) 1 - b3 - (5) - - 2 - b3 - (5) - - b3 - b5 - b- b3 - b5 - - b3 - b- b3 - b5 - - 3 - (5) - b7 or 1 - (3) - 5 - b- b2 - 3 - (5) - b- 3 - 5 - b6 - b- 2 - 3 - (5) - b- (2) - 3 - #4 - 5 - b7 or 1 - 2 - 3 - #4 - (5) - b- 3 - (5) - 6 - b- #2 - 3 - (5) - b- 3 - b5 - b- 3 - #5 - b- 4 - (5) - b7 1-2-5

Major chord Minor chord Augmented chord Diminished chord
For simple major chords, the type is omitted.
One important point: Chords are made up of notes stacked on top of each other, and the stacked notes are indicated in the chord name of the chord type as a number the number being the distance of the note from the root. (See the keyboard diagram below.) For example, the minor 6th chord includes the 6th note of the scale, the major 7th chord has the 7th note of the scale, etc.
The Intervals of the Scale
To better understand the intervals and the numbers used to represent them in the chord name, study this diagram of the C major scale:

Dominant 7th (atted 7th)

C D E F G A B C D E F

4th 3rd 2nd

Other Chords

Csus4 C7 Cm7

7th 6th 5th

11th 9th Octave

Dominant 7th

Major chord

Minor chord

b Cm7b5

Cdim7 * Bbb = A

Diminished chord

Diminished 7th (double atted 7th)
Selecting and Playing Songs
The Song mode features 80 special songs that have been created using the rich and dynamic sounds of the EZ-250i. The songs are generally for your listening enjoyment; however, you can also play along with them on the keyboard. The songs of the EZ-250i can also be used with the powerful Lesson feature (page 49), a convenient tool that makes learning songs fun and easy. You can also transfer song data from your computer to the EZ-250i for playback. For details, see page 58.

Selecting a Song

Press the [SONG] button.

Song number and name

Select the desired song number.
The categories of each song and their numbers are shown on the panel. A complete list of the available songs is given on page 15.
I Use the numeric keypad. Song numbers can be selected in the same way as with the voices (page 19). You can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the song number, or use the [+]/[] buttons to step up and down through the song.
The Panel buttons below function as Song controls.
Turns on the A-B Repeat function (page 47). Starts and stops song playback. Reverses the playback position.

Pauses playback.

Advances the playback position.

Start the selected song.

Lesson 2 Waiting

In this lesson step, the EZ-250i waits for you to play the correct notes before continuing playback of the song. This lets you practice reading the music at your own pace. The notes to be played are shown in the display, one after another, as you play them correctly. The Light Guide shows you which keys to play.
Make sure to turn on the Light Guide function when using the Lesson.
Select one of the Lesson songs. Select Lesson 2.
Press the [L] or [R] button (repeatedly, if necessary) until Lesson 2 is indicated.
Depending on the selected song, the rhythm part may be muted for Lesson 2.
After the lead-in, the song starts automatically, and the Light Guide shows you which keys to play. In Lesson 2, play the correct notes at your own pace, until you can master playing them in rhythm.

Lesson 3 Minus One

This lesson step lets you practice one part of the song in rhythm at the proper tempo. The EZ-250i plays back the song with one part muted (either the left part or the right) letting you play and master the missing part yourself. The notes you are to play are shown continuously in the display and Light Guide as the song plays back.
Select one of the Lesson songs. Select Lesson 3.
Press the [L] or [R] button (repeatedly, if necessary) until Lesson 3 is indicated.
Play the appropriate part with the song.
After the lead-in, the song starts automatically, and the Light Guide shows you which keys to play. In Lesson 3, listen carefully to the un-muted part, and play the muted part yourself.

Lesson 4 Both Hands

Lesson 4 is a Minus One practice essentially the same as Lesson 3, except that both the left- and right-hand parts are muted letting you play and master both hands at the same time. Go on to this lesson step after youve mastered each hands part in the previous three lesson steps. Practice both hands in time with the rhythm along with the notation and Light Guide.

G Example of Keyboard Information
Voice number (with what voice) Note number (with which key) Note on (when was it pressed) and note off (when was it released) Velocity (about how strong) 01 (grand piano) 60 (C3) Timing expressed numerically (quarter note) 120 (strong)
Your keyboard performance and all panel operations of this instrument are processed as MIDI data. The auto accompaniment patterns (styles) are also made up of MIDI data. MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface and it allows different musical instruments and devices to instantly communicate with each other, via digital data. The MIDI standard is used all over the world and was designed to transmit performance data between electronic musical instruments. (and computers). MIDI messages can be divided into two groups: Channel messages and System messages. GM System Level 1
GM System Level 1 is an addition to the MIDI standard which ensures that any GM-compatible music data can be accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of manufacturer. The GM mark is afxed to all software and hardware products that support GM System Level 1. The EZ-250i supports GM System Level 1.
G Channel Messages This instrument is capable of handling 16 MIDI channels simultaneouslymeaning it can play up to sixteen different instruments at the same time. Channel messages transmit information such as Note ON/OFF, Program Change, for each of the 16 channels.
Message Name Note ON/OFF EZ-250i Operation/Panel Setting Messages which are generated when the keyboard is played. Each message includes a specific note number which corresponds to the key which is pressed, plus a velocity value based on how hard the key is stuck. Voice number (along with corresponding bank select MSB/LSB settings, if necessary). Messages that are used to change some aspect of the sound (volume, etc.).
Program Change Control Change
G System Messages This is data that is used in common by the entire MIDI system. System messages include messages like Exclusive Messages that transmit data unique to each instrument manufacturer and Realtime Messages that control the MIDI device.

Select Custom Installation if you want to access PDF manuals in languages other than English.
After installing, restart the computer.
For instructions and operation details, refer to the online help and PDF manual.
If is not indicated at the left of the setup le name, select Make Current from the File menu and execute the save operation.
The OMS studio setup has been completed.
After the OMS studio setup above has been completed, your computer will recognize only the MIDI instrument as a MIDI instrument. If you use another MIDI instrument in addition to the MIDI instrument or you add a second MIDI instrument to the existing system, you should create an original Studio Setup le. For details, refer to the on-line manual supplied with the OMS.
Depending on the Macintosh and operating system version that you are using, the included studio setup le for the MIDI instrument still may not work even after you have performed the above steps. (MIDI transmission and reception will not be possible even if the setup is valid.) In this case, use the following procedure to re-create the setup le.
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Connect the MIDI instrument and Macintosh via USB
cable, and turn on the power of the MIDI instrument.
Start up OMS Setup, and from the File menu, choose

New setup.

The OMS driver search dialog box will appear.
Uncheck both [Modem] and [Printer] if you are using a USB connection.
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Range/ Settings 0127 -22 (octave) -22 (octave) -22 (octave) On/Off On/Off YES/NO
Description This determines the volume of the style, letting you create an optimum mix with your performance. This determines the volume of the Song. This determines the volume of the Metronome. This determines the time signature of the Metronome. This determines the volume of the Main voice, letting you create an optimum mix with the Dual or Split voice. This determines the octave range for the Main voice. Use this to set the most suitable range for the Main voice. This determines how much of the Main voices signal is sent to the Reverb effect. Higher values result in a louder Reverb effect. This determines how much of the Main voices signal is sent to the Chorus effect. Higher values result in a louder Chorus effect. This select the dual voice. This determines the volume of the Dual voice, letting you create an optimum mix with the Main voice. This determines the octave range for the Dual voice. Use this to create an octave layer for the Dual voice. This determines how much of the Dual voices signal is sent to the Reverb effect. Higher values result in a louder Reverb effect for the Dual voice. This determines how much of the Dual voices signal is sent to the Chorus effect. Higher values result in a louder Chorus effect for the Dual voice. This select the split voice. This determines the volume of the Split voice, letting you create an optimum mix with the Main voice. This determines the octave range for the Split voice. Use this to set the most suitable range for the Split (lower) voice. This determines how much of the Split voices signal is sent to the Reverb effect. Higher values result in a louder Reverb effect for the Split voice. This determines how much of the Split voices signal is sent to the Chorus effect. Higher values result in a louder Chorus effect for the Split voice. This determines the Reverb type (See the list on page 32). This determines the Harmony type (See the list on page 31). * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Metronome Time TimeSig Signature Main Voice Volume Octave Reverb Send Level Chorus Send Level Dual Voice Voice Volume Octave Reverb Send Level Chorus Send Level Split Voice Voice Volume Octave Reverb Send Level Chorus Send Level Effect/ Harmony Reverb Type Chorus Type Harmony Type M.Volume M.Octave M.RevLvl M.ChoLvl D.Voice D.Volume D.Octave D.RevLvl D.ChoLvl S.Voice S.Volume S.Octave S.RevLvl S.ChoLvl Reverb Chorus HarmType
This determines the Chorus type, including off (See the list on page 32). * This determines the level of the Harmony effect when Harmony type 1-5 is * selected, letting you create the optimum mix with the original melody note. This determines the Local on or off. Press the [+]/[] buttons to set Local Control to on or off. This determines the External clock or Internal clock. Press the [+]/[] buttons to set External clock or Internal clock. This lets you save PortaTone initial data to another device (such as a sequencer, computer, or MIDI data filer). Use the [+/ON] button to transmit the data. This determines the track number for your right hand lesson. This setting is effective only loaded song. This determines the track number for your left hand lesson. This setting is effective only loaded song. This determines the Demo Cancel is enabled or not. Press the [+]/[-] buttons to set Demo Cancel to on or off. This determines the Internal Flash Memory is initialized or not. * * * *

110 127/000/001 Standard Kit 2

111 127/000/008 Room Kit

112 127/000/016 Rock Kit
113 127/000/024 Electronic Kit
114 127/000/025 Analog Kit

C1 D1 E1 F1 G1

C#1 D#1

F#1 G#1

A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 G#2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 G#3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 G#4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 G#5 A5 B5 C6 A#5 D#5 A#4 D#4 A#3 D#3 A#2 D#2 A#1
C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G
-1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -5
Reverse Cymbal Hi Q 2 Snare L Bass Drum H Open Rim Shot 2 Bass Drum 2 Snare M 2 Snare H Hard 2 SD Room L SD Room H Room Tom 1 Room Tom 2 Room Tom 3 Room Tom 4 Room Tom 5 Room Tom 6 Bass Drum H BD Rock SD Rock L SD Rock Rim Rock Tom 1 Rock Tom 2 Rock Tom 3 Rock Tom 4 Rock Tom 5 Rock Tom 6 BD Rock BD Gate SD Rock L SD Rock H E Tom 1 E Tom 2 E Tom 3 E Tom 4 E Tom 5 E Tom 6
Reverse Cymbal Hi Q 2 SD Rock H Bass Drum H BD Analog L BD Analog H Analog Side Stick Analog Snare 1 Analog Snare 2 Analog Tom 1 Analog HH Closed 1 Analog Tom 2 Analog HH Closed 2 Analog Tom 3 Analog HH Open Analog Tom 4 Analog Tom 5 Analog Cymbal Analog Tom 6

Snare H Soft 2

SD Rock H

Analog Cowbell

Analog Conga H Analog Conga M Analog Conga L

Analog Maracas

Analog Claves
Scratch Push Scratch Pull
115 127/000/027 Dance Kit

116 127/000/032 Jazz Kit

117 127/000/040 Brush Kit
118 127/000/048 Symphony Kit
119 126/000/000 SFX Kit 1
120 126/000/001 SFX Kit 2
Reverse Cymbal Hi Q 2 AnSD Snappy AnBD Dance-1 AnSD OpenRim AnBD Dance-2 AnBD Dance-3 Analog Side Stick AnSD Q AnSD Ana+Acoustic Analog Tom 1 Analog HH Closed 3 Analog Tom 2 Analog HH Closed 4 Analog Tom 3 Analog HH Open 2 Analog Tom 4 Analog Tom 5 Analog Cymbal Analog Tom 6
SD Jazz H Light Brush Slap L Bass Drum L Gran Cassa Gran Cassa Mute Marching Sn M
BD Jazz SD Jazz L SD Jazz M Jazz Tom 1 Jazz Tom 2 Jazz Tom 3 Jazz Tom 4 Jazz Tom 5 Jazz Tom 6

BD Jazz Brush Slap

Brush Tap Marching Sn H Brush Tom 1 Jazz Tom 1 Brush Tom 2 Jazz Tom 2 Brush Tom 3 Jazz Tom 3 Brush Tom 4 Jazz Tom 4 Brush Tom 5 Jazz Tom 5 Hand Cym. L Brush Tom 6 Jazz Tom 6 Hand Cym.Short L
Cutting Noise Phone Call Cutting Noise 2 Door Squeak Door Slam String Slap Scratch Cut Scratch Wind Chime Telephone Ring 2
Flute Key Click Car Engine Ignition Car Tires Squeal Car Passing Car Crash Siren Hand Cym. H Train Jet Plane Hand Cym.Short H Starship Burst Roller Coaster Submarine

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