User manual YAMAHA WX7

[. . . ] IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. [. . . ] 1 CAUTION · Before breaking the seal on the CD-ROM package, please carefully read the "Software Licensing Agreement" on page 30. · Never attempt to play back the included CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Doing so may result in damage to your hearing as well as to your CD player/audio speakers. 6 MAGICSTOMP's Main Features [Harnessing the power of Yamaha's DSP technology] · The MAGICSTOMP utilizes a powerful 32-bit DSP designed by Yamaha to deliver amp simulations and effects from the DG series amplifiers and DG, AG, and UD-Stomp effects. It also produces a variety of digital effects derived from the Yamaha SPX series with unprecedented audio quality and function. [New algorithms deliver stunning effects and powerful amplifier simulations for guitarists] · New "Distortion & Amp type" effect creates a variety of sounds from overdrive to powerful fuzz effects. · New algorithms created by VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling) technology delivers vintage type phaser and flanger effects. [Professional quality preset tone patches make the MAGICSTOMP ready to use out of the box] · Close collaboration with artists from around the world have produced a variety of ready to use, professional quality effects. <<99 On-board preset patches + CD-ROM patch library>> <<99 User patches allow editing and storing>> [Feels and operates like a compact effector] · Simple design and controls (4 knobs, 3 footswitches) provide guitarists with a familiar operating environment. Operation is simple and straightforward to provide quick sound creation. [Upload new patch data via USB] · Patches supplied on the accompanying CD-ROM or downloaded from the internet can be uploaded into the MAGICSTOMP via the USB cable. You can also store customized sound patches in your computer. [Create custom effects on your computer with dedicated software based patch editor] · Use the supplied USB cable to connect the MAGICSTOMP to your computer, then use the accompanying "Sound Editor For MAGICSTOMP" application to edit the effects parameters and set parameters that can be controlled with the MAGICSTOMP's three control knobs. Create your own custom patches to make your own MAGICSTOMP. [Built-in chromatic auto tuner] · The MAGICSTOMP also includes a built-in chromatic auto tuner, which is extremely useful in live performances and recording. 7 Component Names & Functions Top Panel q w U99¤MAGICSTOMP óGAINfiMSTRáTONE e r t Rear Panel y u i o !0 8 Component Names & Functions q Display Displays information for the currently selected patch or operating conditions of the MAGICSTOMP. w CONTROL Knobs These are used to control patch parameters. ( page 14) e VOLUME Knob Controls the overall output volume of the MAGICSTOMP. If the sound is distorted when the switch is set to the HIGH position, change the setting to LOW. The name of the parameters that these knobs adjust, and the relative knob position of each of the parameters are shown on the lower half of the display. In the example shown below, the following parameter names and knob values are shown starting with the left knob. DRIV (Drive): 8. 9, MSTR (Master): 4. 0, TONE: 2. 8 U01/DIST10000000 óDRIVfiMSTRáTONE When the knob's position does not match the value for the selected parameter, you'll need to rotate the knob until it matches the position that corresponds to the parameter value before you can change the setting. Before rotating the knob, its parameter name is shown in the display. 1] When the knob is rotated, the set value (8. 9) is indicated in the display, and will not change until you rotate the knob past the 3 o'clock position. 2] U01¤DI óDRIV U01¤DI ó08. 9 U01¤DI ó08. 9 [Fig. 2] After you rotate the knob past the 3 o'clock position, the actual value that corresponds to the knob's position is indicated in the display. Also, the ¤ mark to the right of the patch number will change to / to indicate that the parameter's value has changed. 3] Once the parameter's value has been changed, the value shown in the display will reflect the position of the knob. 4] If the knob is not moved for a few seconds, the value display will return to the parameter name display. U01/DI ó09. 0 U01/DI óñ10. 0 U01/DI óê06. 2 14 [Fig. 4] Create your own sound OK, now try and edit a patch to your liking. * Parameters for the patch(effect) can only be adjusted when the MAGICSTOMP is in its normal operating mode (when a patch is selected and the effect is switched "ON"). [. . . ] Is the volume knob set to "0"? Is the effect's output level set to "0"? · Sound level is low Switch the input level to the "HIGH" position. ( P. 10) · Effect is not active Is the effect's output level set to "0"? Is the effect switched OFF (all lamps are off)? · Can not change to another patch Check the display. [. . . ]