Yamaha S30 Manuel utilisateur

OWNER’S MANUAL

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

OWNER’S MANUAL

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

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 specifically recommended by Yamaha.

WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where any-

one could walk on, trip over ,or roll anything over power or con-

necting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not

recommended! IF you must use an extension cord, the minimum

wire size for a 25' cord (or less ) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller

the AWG number ,the larger the current handling capacity. For

longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be cor-

rect at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right

to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or

obligation to update existing units.

This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier

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.

Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory

mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as

optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be

dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches

are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well

secured BEFORE using.

Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No

other uses are recommended.

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 manufacturer’s warranty, and

are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manu-

al carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and

environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products

and the production methods used to produce them, meet these

goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we

want you to be aware of the following:

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 five years. When replace-

ment becomes necessary, contact a qualified service represen-

tative to perform the replacement.

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 intend-

ed 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 cor-

rectly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in over-

heating 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 bat-

tery 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.

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, seri-

al number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided

below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your pur-

chase.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

92-BP (bottom)

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.

• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or

modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If

it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have

it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet con-

ditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any

openings.

• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a

sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells

or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power

switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument

inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Use the specified adaptor (PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)

only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or over-

heating.

• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the out-

let. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may

have accumulated on it.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the

instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radi-

ators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy

objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over,

or roll anything over it.

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold

the plug itself and not the cord.

• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-con-

nector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause over-

heating in the outlet.

• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during elec-

trical storms.

• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the

power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all compo-

nents, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of

all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume con-

trols while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.

• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold

or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to

prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal com-

ponents.

• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions,

radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect prop-

er operation of the other products.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might acciden-

tally fall over.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.

• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,

solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do

not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might

discolor the panel or keyboard.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do

not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

• Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or

rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to

the internal components or result in the instrument falling over.

• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncom-

fortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you

experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

■ REPLACING THE BACKUP BATTERY

• This instrument contains a non rechargeable internal backup battery which

permits internal data to remain stored even when the power is off. When the

backup battery needs replacing, the message "Change internal battery" will

display in the LCD. When this happens, immediately back up your data, then

have qualified Yamaha service personnel replace the backup battery.

• Do not attempt to replace the backup battery yourself, in order to prevent the

possible serious hazards. Always have qualified Yamaha service personnel

replace the backup battery.

• Never place the backup battery in a location that a child can reach, since a

child might accidentally swallow the battery. If this should happen, consult a

physician immediately.

■ SAVING USER DATA

• Always save data to a Memory Card (SmartMedia) frequently, in order to help

prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating

error.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use

or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock,

short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha S30 Music Synthesizer.

Your new S30 synthesizer incorporates the highly-acclaimed AWM2 synthesis engine, allowing the

creation of super-realistic sounds. It supports optional Plug-in Boards that provide other synthesis

engines of your choice, enabling the production of cutting edge synthesizer sounds.

You can play all these sounds using the synthesizer’s automatic playback facilities such as the built-in

Arpeggiator and Sequencer. The Quick Access feature lets you access various genres of sounds

quickly and directly via the front panel.

Other features include Effects and Control Sets (for controlling various sound parameters in real time

using different controllers.) These features make this synthesizer ideal for every kind of live

performance or studio work.

When editing a sound, you can use the [PAGE] knob to switch between screens and five other knobs

plus the [DATA] knob for changing parameter values. This makes the process of editing sounds much

easier and smoother. To make the most use of your synthesizer, you are encouraged to read through

this manual. After reading the manual, please keep it in a convenient and safe place for future

reference.

About This Manual

This manual is basically divided into two sections:

■ Basics Section (Page 6)

Explains how to get started with the synthesizer, its overall structure, and how to use its main features and

functions.

■ Reference Section (Page 59)

Explains the parameters in the synthesizer’s various Modes.

Package Contents

• Owner’s Manual (this book)

• Data List

• PA-5C AC Adaptor*

• Installation Guide

• CD-ROM (TOOLS for S80/S30 & CS6x/CS6R)

*May not be included in your area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.

The Included CD-ROM

Application software for your synthesizer included on this CD-ROM. The Voice Editor application lets you edit

your synthesizer's sounds through a graphical user interface. The Card Filer application lets you exchange data

between your synthesizer and computer. Details are given in the separate Installation Guide or the on-line

manuals included with the software.

Never attempt to play back the track1, in which the application software is located, on an audio CD player. Doing so may

result in damage to your hearing as well as to your CD player/audio speakers.

Copying of the commercially available music sequence data and/or digital audio files is strictry prohibited except for your personal use.

The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from

those on your instrument.

The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Basics Section
The Controls & Connectors................................6
Before Use ..........................................................9
Power Supply ..........................................................9
Connections ............................................................9
Powering Up..........................................................14
Basic Operations ..............................................16
Selecting a Mode ..................................................16
Selecting a Screen ................................................18
Entering Data........................................................19
Demo Playback ................................................21
Voices and Performances ..................................22
Playing a Voice......................................................22
Playing a Performance..........................................24
An Overview of the S30 ..................................26
Controller Section ................................................26
Sequencer Section ................................................26
Tone Generator Section ......................................27
Effects Section ......................................................29
About the Modes ..............................................30
Voices ................................................................31
An Overview of Voices/Waves ............................32
Waves ....................................................................33
Performances ....................................................34
Ideal for Playing Live ......................................35
1 Arpeggiator ........................................................36
2 Using Controllers ..............................................38
Voice Edit..........................................................45
Effects....................................................................50
Using as a Master Keyboard
(Performance Mode) ........................................52
Using as a Multitimbral Tone Generator
(Performance Mode) ........................................57
Reference Section
Voice Mode........................................................59
Voice Play ..............................................................59
Voice Edit ..............................................................63
Voice Job Mode  ..................................................100
Voice Store ..........................................................101
Performance Mode  ........................................102
Performance Play  ..............................................102
Performance Edit  ..............................................106
Performance Job Mode ......................................123
Performance Store ..............................................124
Sequence Play Mode ......................................125
Utility Mode....................................................127
Utility Job Mode ................................................134
Card Mode ......................................................135
Appendix
About the Plug-in Boards (Optional) ............141
Display Messages ............................................144
Troubleshooting..............................................145
Specifications..................................................148
Index ..............................................................149
Table of Contents
Basics Section
Reference
Section
Voice Mode
Performance
Mode
Sequence Play
Mode
Utility Mode
Card Mode
Appendix

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Basics

Section

Basics

Section

1PITCH bend wheel (Page 38)

Controls the pitch bend effect. You can also assign

other functions to this controller.

2MODULATION wheel (Page 38)

Controls the modulation effect. You can also assign

other parameters functions to this controller.

3[VOLUME] Slider (Page 15)

Adjusts the master volume. Move the slider upwards

to raise the output level from the OUTPUT L/R

jacks and the PHONES jack.

4Control Sliders (Page 56)

In Master Keyboard Mode, the sliders can be used to

control various functions assigned to them (as

Control Change messages). Each slider controls each

of four Zones.

5[SHIFT] key (Page 18)

In Voice or Performance Play Mode, a screen for

viewing or setting the Octave parameter and the

MIDI Transmit channel (Page 18) is shown when

you press the [SHIFT] key. In any of the Edit

Modes, when pressing this key while turning the

[PAGE] knob, a menu screen is displayed and you

can quickly switch between Edit Mode screens (Page

18). If while holding this key you turn one of Knobs

[A] ~ [C], [1] ~ [2], [DATA] knob, or press either

[INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] key, you can move the

cursor without a parameter value being changed

(Page 19).

6[PAGE] knob (Page 18)

Switches between screens in each Mode. Each Mode

includes several screens.

7LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

This is a backlit 2-line display.

8Knobs [A], [B], [C], [1] and [2] (Page 19)

In each Play Mode, these knobs mainly control the

functions respectively assigned to them.

In each Edit Mode, each knob is used to enter a

value for the associated parameter shown in the

display. Depending on the operation or the screen

you are working in, these knobs will function

differently.

Knobs [A] to [C] can be assigned to system control

functions (Pages 41, 129). Knobs [1] and [2] can be

assigned control functions that affect Voices (Pages

42, 69).

CONTROL SLIDER

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SHIFT

PART/ELEMENT

ASSIGNABLE NKOB

PAGE

DATA

EF

BYPASS

MASTER

KEYBOARD

EXIT ENTER

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DEC/NO INC/YES

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STANDBY

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OUTPUT OUTPUT

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CONTROLLER

FOOT

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TO HOST

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Front Panel

Basics Section

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9[DATA] knob (Page 20)

Use this to increase or decrease the value of the

parameter at which the cursor is positioned.

)[EF BYPASS] key (Page 51)

Enables/dsiables the Effect Bypass. Press the key

(its LED will light) to bypass the effects used with

the current Voice or Performance. The bypassed

effects (Reverb, Chorus, or Insertion) are specified in

Utility Mode (Page 128).

![MASTER KEYBOARD] key (pages 52, 106)

The S30 keyboard can work as MIDI master

keyboard in Performance mode. When the key is

pressed and switched on (the LED will light), the

keyboard can play and control multiple MIDI sound

modules connected to the S30.

@[EXIT] key (Page 18)

The menus and screens of the S30 have a

hierarchical structure. Press this key exit from the

current screen and return to the previous level in the

hierarchy.

#[ENTER] key (Pages 19, 20)

While selecting a Memory or Bank for Voice or

Performance, press this key to determine such a

memory location. Also, use this key to execute a Job

or a Store operation.

$[DEC/NO] key (Page 19)

Use this to decrease the value of the parameter at

which the cursor is positioned. Also use it to cancel

a Job or a Store operation.

%[INC/YES] key (Page 19)

Use this to increase the value of the parameter at

which the cursor is positioned. Also use it to

execute a Job or a Store operation.

^MODE keys (Page 16)

Press these to keys to select Voice, Performance,

Utility or other Modes.

&SEQ controls (Pages 21, 125)

Press the [SEQ PLAY] key to enter Sequence Play

Mode. Here, you can play a MIDI file from Memory

Card. Use the [PLAY/STOP] key to start or stop

playback of the currently selected file.

*MEMORY keys (Pages 22, 24, 60, 104)

Using one of these keys, you can select a Voice or

Performance Memory. Press the [ENTER] key to

select the Memory. In Performance Mode, the [PLG]

key can be used to select the Plug-in Part. The

[PRE1] and [PRE2] keys select “Common” (for all

Parts).

([QUICK ACCESS] key (Page 63)

When you press the [QUICK ACCESS] key (its LED

will light), you can use BANK keys [A] to [H] to

directly select Categories and PROGRAM keys [1] to

[16] to quickly select Voices.

ºBANK [A] to [H] keys (Pages 60, 104)

Each key selects a Voice or Performance Bank. Each

Bank contains sixteen Voices or Performances. In

Voice Edit Mode, each of the BANK [A] to [D] keys

selects a Voice’s Element (ELEMENT SELECT)

while each of the BANK [E] to [H] keys turns the

associated Voice’s Element on or off (ELEMENT

ON/OFF) (Page 46). When you activate Master

Keyboard Mode by pressing the [MASTER

KEYBOARD] key, these key ([A] to [D]) can

respectively select Zones 1 to 4 if the Master

Keyboard Mode setting is 4 zone in Performance Edit

Mode.

¡PROGRAM/PART [1] to [16] keys (Pages 60,

104)

Each key selects a Voice or Performance from the

current Bank. In Voice Edit Mode, each

PROGRAM/PART key selects an associated edit

menu (Page 65). In Performance Mode, these keys

select Parts [1] to [16], respectively.

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Basics

Section

Basics

Section

1CARD slot (Page 135)

Insert a Memory Card here to transfer various data

to/from the instrument. Read carefully the

precautions on use of a Memory Card (Page 135)

before using a card.

2MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU connectors (Page 11)

MIDI IN receives MIDI messages from an external

MIDI device. Use this connector to control the

synthesizer from an external MIDI device. MIDI

OUT sends out MIDI messages generated by the

synthesizer, such as notes played on the keyboard or

panel control/knob variations, to an external MIDI

sound module or device. MIDI THRU just reflects

the MIDI messages received at MIDI IN. Connect

other MIDI devices here.

3HOST SELECT switch (Page 12)

Select the type of computer connected to the

synthesizer via the TO HOST connector .

4TO HOST terminal

Connect a computer here using an optional serial

computer cable (Page 12).

5FOOT SWITCH jack (Pages 13, 39)

Connect an optional Foot switch (FC4 or FC5) here.

Using the foot switch, you can control of a range of

on or off a specific function by foot, as assigned on

the instrument. (Pages 43, 129)

6FOOT CONTROLLER jack (Pages 13, 39)

An optional foot controller (FC7, etc.) can be

connected here. Using the foot controller, you can

control tones, pitches, volumes or the like by foot.

7OUTPUT L/MONO and R jack (Page 10)

Line level audio signals are output via these phone

jacks. For monophonic output, use just the

L/MONO jack.

8PHONES jack (Page 10)

Connect a pair of headphones here.

9DC IN terminal (Page 9)

For connecting an appropriate AC power adaptor

(PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)

to supply power to the S30.

)STANDBY/ON switch (Page 14)

Use this to switch the synthesizer on or off.

Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position,

electricity is still flowing to the instrument at a

minimum level. When not using the S30 for an

extended period of time, be sure to unplug the AC

power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.

Rear Panel

3.3V

CARD

THRU OUT IN TO HOST

HOST SELECT

PC-1PC-2

MIDI Mac

FOOT

SWITCH

R

OUTPUT

L/MONO PHONES DC IN

STANDBY

ON

FOOT

CONTROLLER

MIDI

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Before Use

This section explains how to connect to an AC power source, audio and MIDI devices, and a computer

system. Only switch the synthesizer on after you have made all the necessary connections.

It is recommended that you read this section before using the synthesizer.

Power Supply

1Make sure that the instrument’s STANDBY/ON switch is at the STANDBY(off) position.

2Connect the PA-5C’s DC plug to the S30’s DC IN terminal on the instrument’s rear panel.

3Connect the adaptor’s AC plug to the nearest electrical outlet.

Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the Yamaha PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha.

The use of an incompatible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the S30, and may even pose a serious shock

hazard! ALWAYS UNPLUG THE AC ADAPTOR FROM THE AC POWER OUTLET WHEN THE S30 IS NOT

IN USE.

Connections

Connecting to External Audio Equipment

Since the synthesizer has no built-in speakers, you need to monitor its sound output via external

audio equipment. Alternatively, you could use a pair of headphones.

There are several methods of connecting to external audio equipment, as described in the following

illustrations.

Connecting Stereo Powered Speakers

A pair of powered speakers can accurately produce the instrument’s rich sounds with their own pan

and effect settings. Connect your powered speakers to the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks on the

rear panel.

When using just one powered speaker, connect it to the OUTPUT L/MONO jack on the rear panel.

S30

Headphones

PHONES

OUTPUT

L/MONO

OUTPUT R

INPUT

Powered speaker (Left) Powered speaker (Right)

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Rear panel

3.3V

CARD

THRU OUT IN TO HOST

HOST SELECT

PC-1PC-2

MIDI Mac

FOOT

SWITCH

R

OUTPUT

L/MONO PHONES DC IN

STANDBY

ON

FOOT

CONTROLLER

MIDI

2 DC IN

1 STANDBY

3 To electrical output

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Connecting to a Mixer

If you want to integrate the S30 into a larger system with other instruments and additional audio

processing capabilities, connect it to a mixer, amplifier and stereo monitor system as shown below.

Connecting a pair of headphones does not affect audio output from the OUTPUT (L/MONO and R) jacks.

You can monitor the same sounds via headphones and at the OUTPUT jacks.

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Headphones

Mixer

Speaker

Amplifier

L

OUTPUT L

R

OUTPUT L /

MONO

PHONES

R

S30

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Connecting External MIDI Equipment

You can connect an external MIDI device using a MIDI cable (available separately) and control it from

this synthesizer. You can also use an external MIDI keyboard or sequencer to control the

synthesizer’s internal sounds. This section introduces several different applications of MIDI.

The HOST SELECT switch on the rear panel should be set to “MIDI.” Otherwise, MIDI information will not be

transmitted from the synthesizer’s MIDI OUT connector.

Controlling from an External MIDI Keyboard

Controlling an External MIDI Keyboard

Recording and Playback using an External MIDI Sequencer

MIDI IN

MIDI OUTMIDI IN

MIDI OUT

External MIDI

sequencer

HOST SELECT

PC-2 PC-1

MIDI Mac

S30

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Modular Synthesis Plug-in System

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

HOST SELECT

PC-2 PC-1

MIDI Mac

External MIDI keyboard

or synthesizer

S30

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MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

External MIDI keyboard

or synthesizer

HOST SELECT

PC-2 PC-1

MIDI Mac

S30

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Controlling Another MIDI Device via MIDI THRU

With the above MIDI connections, you can send MIDI data from the MIDI OUT connector while

MIDI data from the external sequencer can be sent to an external MIDI synthesizer via the MIDI

THRU jack.

The MIDI cable should be no greater than 15 meters in length, and there should be no more than three devices in

a MIDI chain (chained in series via each unit’s MIDI THRU). To connect more units, use a MIDI Thru Box for

parallel connections. You may encounter errors if the MIDI cables are too long or if too many devices are chained

together via their MIDI THRU connectors.

Connecting to a Personal Computer

When a computer is connected, it can be used to control the synthesizer and to transfer synthesizer

data to/from computer via MIDI. With the included Voice Editor program, for instance, you can edit

the synthesizer’s Voices. Using another program – Card Filer – you can transfer files between the

computer and the Memory Card inserted in the synthesizer’s CARD slot.

There are two ways to connect your synthesizer to a computer:

1: Serial connection (the computer’s serial port to the synthesizer’s TO HOST terminal)

2: MIDI connection (the computer’s MIDI interface or external MIDI interface to the

synthesizer’s MIDI IN and OUT)

Different computers require different connections, as follows.

1: Serial Port to TO HOST

IBM PC/AT

Macintosh

TO

HOST

Serial cable

HOST SELECT

PC-2 PC-1

MIDI Mac

Apple Macintosh

PS422

(Modem or

Printer port)

S30

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IBM PC/AT and compatibles

RS-232C

(DB9)

IBM

Personal System/V

PS/V

Personal System/V

TO

HOST

Serial cable

HOST SELECT

PC-2 PC-1

MIDI Mac

S30

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MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

External MIDI synthesizer

MIDI IN

MIDI THRU

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

External MIDI

sequencer

External MIDI

synthesizer

HOST SELECT

PC-2 PC-1

MIDI Mac

S30

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2: MIDI Interface to MIDI IN and OUT

Using the computer’s MIDI interface

Using an external MIDI interface

You will need to an appropriate MIDI application (sequencer, editor, etc.) for your computer platform.

Connecting Controllers

The S30 has controller jacks on the rear panel, including FOOT SWITCH and FOOT CONTROLLER.

You can connect optional controllers like a Foot Switch (the FC4 or FC5) and Foot Controller (the

FC7) to control tone, volume, pitch and other parameters.

Details about how to these controllers are given on Page 39.

3.3V

CARD

THRU OUT IN TO HOST

HOST SELECT

PC-1PC-2

MIDI Mac

FOOT

SWITCH

R

OUTPUT

L/MONO PHONES DC IN

STANDBY

ON

FOOT

CONTROLLER

MIDI

FOOT

SWITCH

FOOT

CONTROLLER

FC4 or FC5 FC7

MIDI Interface

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

HOST SELECT

PC-2 PC-1

MIDI Mac

Computer

S30

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

Modular Synthesis Plug-in System

Computer with MIDI interface

Serial cable

HOST SELECT

PC-2 PC-1

MIDI Mac

MIDI OUT

MIDI

OUT

MIDI

IN

MIDI IN

IBM

Personal System/V

PS/V

Personal System/V

S30

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Powering Up

Power-on Procedure

When you have made all the necessary connections between your synthesizer and any other devices,

make sure that all volume settings are turned down all the way to zero. Then turn on the every device

in your setup in the order of MIDI masters (senders), MIDI slaves (receivers), then audio equipment

(mixers, amplifiers, speakers, etc.). This ensures the smooth flow of signals from the first device to the

last (first MIDI, then audio).

When powering down the setup, first turn down the volume for each audio devices, then switch off

each device in the reverse order (first audio devices, then MIDI).

When the S30 as MIDI receiver:

Switching the S30 On

In order to avoid possible damage to the speakers or other connected electronic equipment, always switch on the

power of the S30 before switching on the power of the amplified speakers or mixer and amplifier. Likewise,

always switch off the power of the S30 after switching off the power of the amplified speakers or mixer and

amplifier.

Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at a minimum

level. When not using the S30 for an extended period of time, be sure to unplug the AC power adaptor from the

wall AC outlet.

Before you switch your synthesizer on or off, first turn down the volume of any audio equipment connected to it.

1Press the STANDBY/ON switch.

2A splash screen is displayed briefly.

3The Voice or Performance Play Mode screen appears next.

VCE Play) PRE1:001(A01)[Pf:StereoGrnd]

EQLow-G EQMid-G EQHi-G ChoSend RevSend

PHONES DC IN

STANDBY

ON

MIDI sender Audio equipment (first mixer, then amplifier)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 L R

POWER

ON!

S30

(MIDI receiver)

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If you have a Memory Card inserted in the instrument’s CARD slot or an optional Plug-in Board

installed, you may see other screens before the Voice or Performance Play Mode screen is displayed.

If a previously used Memory Card is inserted in the CARD slot, you will see a screen while files in

EXT Memory are being loaded.

If a new Memory Card (one never used on the instrument) is inserted in the CARD slot, you will see

a screen while a basic file is being created in EXT Memory.

If you have a Plug-in Board installed, you will see a screen that confirms the presence of the Plug-in

Board.

The final screen after the power-on sequence may change depending on the Power On Mode setting available

Utility Mode (Page 128).

4Turn up the amplifier’s volume as necessary.

5Adjust the synthesizer’s [VOLUME] slider to set an appropriate volume level.

About Memory Cards

You can save various kinds of data - Voice, Performance, Plug-in, Sequence Chain and so on - onto

Memory Card. The built-in CARD slot can accept 3.3-volt Memory Cards (SmartMedia).

Before using a Memory Card, read through precautions on how to handle it (Page 135).

• Formatting a Memory Card

You cannot use a new Memory Card to save files immediately. The card must be formatted in Card

Mode (Page 140) beforehand.

• Saving and Loading Data

You can save various kinds of data as files on a formatted Memory Card. Each file on the card can be

loaded when required.

You can save and load data such as System, Voice, Performance, Plug-in, Sequence Chain or the like.

Since Sequence Chain data is held temporarily in the synthesizer’s buffer memory and will be lost

once you switch it off, you need to save such data onto the Memory Card first.

Details about formatting a Memory Card, saving and loading data, and the recognized file types are

given on Page 136.

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Basic Operations

This section gives some basic explanations about operating the synthesizer.

Selecting a Mode

There are several operation Modes — Voice Play Mode, Performance Play Mode, etc. — each of which

enables you to work efficiently with the synthesizer’s various functions.

An overview of each Mode is given on Page 30.

There are separate Play Modes for Voices and Performances. To enter each of these Modes, use the

appropriate MODE key ([VOICE] for Voice Play Mode, [PERFORM] for Performance Play Mode).

There are also separate Edit and Job Modes for Voices and Performances. To enter Edit or Job Mode,

simply press the [EDIT] or [JOB] key while in each respective Play Mode.

Similarly, pressing the [STORE] key in Voice or Performance Mode takes you into Store Mode where

you can store Voices or Performances.

Other Modes include Utility Mode where you can specify system settings, Card Mode where you can

perform tasks related to the Memory Card, and Sequence Mode where you can play back MIDI song

files or create a sequence chain. (Press the [UTILITY] key for Utility Mode, the [CARD] key for Card

Mode and the [SEQ PLAY] key for Sequence Mode.)

STOREVOICE

M

ODE

UTILITY

EDIT JOB

PLAY

/

STOP

CARD

SEQ

PLAY

PERFORM

COMPARE

6

43

82

75

1

Play Modes

1 Voice Play Mode (Page 59)

Press the [VOICE] key (its LED

will light) to enter Voice Play

Mode. To exit to another Mode,

simply press the respective key

for that Mode.

2 Performance Play Mode

(Page 102)

Press the [PERFORM] key (its

LED will light) to enter

Performance Mode. To exit to

another Mode, simply press the

respective key for that Mode.

PFM Play) INT:001(A01)[--:Init Perf ]

EQLow-G EQMid-G EQHi-G ------- -------

VCE Play) PRE1:001(A01)[Sq:Generation]

EQLow-G EQMid-G EQHi-G FLT-Rez HPF

Edit Modes

When in each Play Mode, you

can swiftly switch to each

respective Edit Mode by simply

pressing the [EDIT] key (its

LED will light).

3 Voice Edit Mode (Page 63)

Press the [EDIT] key in Voice

Play Mode. To exit to another

Mode, simply press the

respective key for that Mode or

press the [EXIT] key to return

to Voice Play Mode.

GEN Name) Ctgry a-Z 0-? Cursor

C 1234 [Pf:Init Voice]

3 Performance Edit Mode

(Page 106)

Press the [EDIT] key while in

Performance Play Mode. To exit

to another Mode, simply press

the respective for that Mode or

press the [EXIT] key to return to

Performance Play Mode.

GEN Name) Ctgry a-Z 0-? Cursor

Common [--:Init Perf ]

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Job Modes

When in each Play Mode, you

can swiftly switch to each

respective Job Mode by simply

pressing the [JOB] key (its LED

will light).

4 Voice Job Mode (Page 100)

Press the [JOB] key in Voice Play

Mode. To exit to another Mode,

simply press the respective key

for that Mode or press the

[EXIT] key to return to Voice

Play Mode.

4 Performance Job Mode

(Page 123)

Press the [JOB] key while in

Performance Play Mode. To exit

to another Mode, simply press

the respective for that Mode or

press the [EXIT] key to return to

Performance Play Mode.

4 Utility Job Mode (Page 134)

Press the [JOB] key in Utility

Mode. To exit to another Mode,

press the respective key for that

Mode or press the [EXIT] key to

return to Utility Mode.

UTIL Factory Set)

Job

PFM Initialize)

Job Current Perform

VCE Initialize)

Job Current Voice

Other Modes

5 Utility Mode (Page 127)

Press the [UTILITY] key (its

LED will light) to enter Utility

Mode. To exit to another Mode,

simply press the respective key

for that Mode.

6 Card Mode (Page 135)

Press the [CARD] key (its LED

will light) to enter Card Mode.

To exit to another Mode, simply

press the respective key for that

Mode.

7 Sequence Play Mode

(Page 125)

Press the [SEQ PLAY] key (its

LED will light) to enter

Sequence Play Mode. To exit to

another Mode, simply press the

respective key for that Mode.

When MIDI system exclusive

messages are received from an

external MIDI device, the LED

for the currently selected Play

Mode (VOICE or PERFORM)

will blink.

8 Store Modes

(Pages 101, 124)

When in each Play or Edit

Mode, you can swiftly switch to

each respective Store Mode by

simply pressing the [STORE]

key. To exit to another Mode,

simply press the respective key

for that Mode or press the

[EXIT] key to return to Play

Mode.

VCE [Sq:Generation] >[Pf:Slamming ]

Store INT:001(A01)

SEQ) File:[ ] Perf

Chain00 001 ⁄= 120 Meas=001 INT:128

Save) Type File A-? Cursor

Card all ***[NEWFILE .S2A]

MSTR TG) Vol NoteShift Tune

Sys 127 +63 +102.3c

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Selecting a Screen

You can switch between screens using the [PAGE]

knob and pressing [SHIFT], [PROGRAM/PART],

[EXIT] and [ENTER] keys.

[PAGE] Knob

Usually, there are several screens and sub-screens

in each Mode. Use the [PAGE] knob to switch

between screens.

As shown below, the “ ” indicator is displayed to

the left of the screen if there are more screens

before and after that which you are currently

viewing.

At the first in a series of screens, you will see the

“ ” indicator meaning that there are more screens

to follow, but none before it. At the last screen,

you will see the “ ” indicator meaning that there

are no more screens to follow.

[SHIFT] Key

If you hold down the [SHIFT] key in Voice Play

Mode, you can modify the parameters on screen

as follows.

SHIFT PAGE

PA RT

/

ELEMENT

DATAABC1 2

(Oct= +3) PRE1:128(H16)[Pf:GrandPiano]

(Tch= 1)

LFO Depth)

EL1234

Indicator

SHIFT PAGE AB

VCE Srch) PRE1:

Memory

Next screenPrevious screen

Some Modes have more screens. In this case, you

can use the [PAGE] knob while holding down the

[SHIFT] key to switch to a specific screen.

For example, if you use the [PAGE] knob while

hoilding down the [SHIFT] key in Voice Edit

Mode, the following screen is shown. Select a

specific item using the cursor (≥), then release the

[SHIFT] key to switch to the parameter screen for

that item.

The [SHIFT] key also has other functions, as

described in other sections in this manual.

PROGRAM/PART keys

In Voice Edit Mode, PROGRAM/PART keys can

be used to select the items shown under the keys

and to switch to their screens.

[EXIT] Key

Press the [EXIT] key to move up (exit) in the

hierarchical structure and return to the previous

screen.

The [EXIT] key also has other more functions, as

described in other sections in this manual.

DEC

/

NO INC

/

YES

EXIT ENTER

EF

BYPASS

MASTER

KEYBOARD

12345678

910111213141516

GENERAL QED ARPEGGIO CONTROL COM LFO EFFECT

OSC PITCH FILTER AMPLITUDE LFO EQ PLG

SHIFT PAGE

PART

/

ELEMENT

DATAABC1 2

GENíOther) Com:>GEN≥QED>ARP>CTL>LFO>EFF

EL1234 Elem:>OSC>PCH>FLT>AMP>LFO>EQ

Cursor

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[ENTER] Key

Normally, the [ENTER] key is used to apply

parameter settings. In some cases, however, the

following screen appears prompting you to press

the [ENTER] key.

The [ENTER] key has other functions, as described

in other sections in this manual.

Entering Data

You can use the knobs to directly alter their

respective parameters on the screen.

Alternatively, you can also move the cursor (≥) to

a parameter and set its value using the

[INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] keys, or the [DATA]

knob.

Knobs [A], [B], [C], [1]

and [2]

Each parameter in a screen is normally associated

with a knob ([A], [B], [C], [1] or [2]) below the

display. When you use one of these knobs, the

cursor (≥) moves to its respective parameter and

you can change its value. For instance, you can use

Knob [B] at the following screen to change the

Level setting. Turn the knob clockwise to increase

the value and anti-clockwise to decrease it.

SHIFT PAGE

PA RT

/

ELEMENT

DATAABC1 2

OSCíOut) Level Delay InsEF

EL1234 ≥ 96 0 ins2

EFFíEF1) Ctgry Type [ENTER]

C 1234 MOD Tremolo to Edit

DEC

/

NO INC

/

YES

EXIT ENTER

EF

BYPASS

MASTER

KEYBOARD

Moving the Cursor

By using a knob ([A], [B], [C], [1] or [2]) while

holding down the [SHIFT] key, you can move the

cursor (≥) to the respective parameter on the

screen without affecting its value.

[INC/YES] and [DEC/NO]

Keys

You can use the [INC/YES] key to increment a

parameter setting by one step, or the [DEC/NO]

key to decrement it. If you hold down either key,

the value is continuously changed.

You can also use these keys to answer “YES” or

“NO” when a confirmation message is displayed.

Moving the Cursor

By pressing the [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] key

while holding down the [SHIFT] key, you can

move the cursor between parameters on the

screen without affecting their values.

SHIFT PAGE

PA RT

/

ELEMENT

DATAABC1 2

DEC

/

NO INC

/

YES

OSCíOut) Level Delay InsEF

EL1234 ≥ 96 0 ins2

DEC

/

NO INC

/

YES

SHIFT PAGE

PA RT

/

ELEMENT

DATAABC1 2

OSCíOut) Level Delay InsEF

EL1234 96 ≥ 0 ins2

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[DATA] Knob

Use this knob to change the value of the

parameter at which the cursor is positioned.

Turn the knob clockwise to increment the value

one click (step) at a time, or turn it anti-clockwise

decrement it.

Moving the Cursor

Turn the [DATA] knob clockwise or anti-

clockwise while holding down the [SHIFT] key to

move the cursor to a parameter in the screen

without affecting its value.

[ENTER] Key

Use this key to apply a setting (when it is

blinking, for example.). The [ENTER] key is also

used when executing a Job or Store operation, as

described in other sections of this manual.

DEC

/

NO INC

/

YES

EXIT ENTER

EF

BYPASS

MASTER

KEYBOARD

SHIFT PAGE

PA RT

/

ELEMENT

DATAABC1 2

OSCíOut) Level Delay InsEF

EL1234 ≥ 96 0 ins2

SHIFT PAGE

PA RT

/

ELEMENT

DATAABC1 2

OSCíOut) Level Delay InsEF

EL1234 ≥ 96 0 ins2

Types of Parameters (Absolute and Relative)

There are many ways to set parameters. Some

parameters require you to directly enter

numerical settings or alphabetic characters.

With others, you can choose from a number of

available settings. Furthermore, some types of

parameters are “absolute” whereas others are

“relative.”

For example, the absolute parameter in the

following illustration can be set to either

“Mono” or “Poly.” For other absolute

parameters such as Volume, the setting can be

any value between zero and 127. The Volume

setting has a linear, on-to-one relationship

with the actual volume, as shown in the graph

on the left.

However, relative parameters do not follow the

same relationship. The graph on the bottom

shows the role of the Velocity Offset

parameter. The value you have set here,

known as an “offset,” is added to, or

subtracted from, the actual value. With

Velocity Offset, the specified offset value is

added to, or subtracted from, the actual

velocity of the notes you play on the keyboard.

Sometimes, these types of relative parameters

are set as a percentage.

127

Volume

1 Volume (absolute)

0

Volume

offset added -10

Actual velocity

offset added +10

2 Velocity offset (relative)

0

-64

Offset

+64

QEDíLevel) Vol Pan RevSend ChoSend

C 1234 127 C 127 127

0~127

GEN Other) Mode Assign MicroTuning

C 1234 poly single 31:Indian

mono/poly

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