User manual YAMAHA KX88

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Pressing the Function Select button switches between the two groups of parameter assignments. Use this button to switch the parameters to be adjusted via the CONTROL knobs (between parameters 1­4 and 5­8). These lamps indicate which parameter set (1­4 or 5­8) is assigned to the CONTROL knobs. When the Top display is shown, the names of the parameters to be adjusted via the CONTROL knobs are shown normally. When controlling the knob, the values of the parameters are shown for a while, then the original display appears again. You can scroll the display to confirm the entire parameter name by pressing the [EXIT] button. Using the Automation function of Cubase lets you record your knob operations to an Instrument track. For details about the Automation function, refer to the Cubase owner's manual. NOTE · For details about the available Control Template, refer to the Control Template List on page 45. · The time that the value remains displayed can be changed. For details, refer to "Utility Settings" on page 36. · When using a DAW other than Cubase, you need to change the Control Template manually on the KX. Changing the functions assigned to the CONTROL knobs When using the VSTi compatible with VST3 in Cubase, you can change the functions assigned to the CONTROL knobs via the following operation. 1. 3. On the computer, move the mouse cursor to the VSTi controller whose function you want to assign to one of the CONTROL knobs. On the KX, hold the Knob Functions Select button then rotate one of the CONTROL knobs to which the function of the VSTi controller selected in step 1 is assigned. Call up this display by pressing the [UTILITY] button (the lamp lights). This display lets you set the system related parameters. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original Top display. Lights NOTE You can set the desired amount of time that the values remain in the display. For instructions, see page 36. From these displays, you can call up the desired parameters by using the SELECT [] and [] buttons. The arrow indication at the current parameter flashes, indicating the parameter can be edited. Parameter Flashes Value 26 Owner's Manual Basic Operation on the KX Changing the Octave Range Use these buttons to shift the note range of the keyboard by octave (three octaves, up or down). The initial default setting (no shift) is recalled by pressing both the buttons simultaneously. Press this to shift the octave range down. Press this to shift the octave range up. Selecting the Velocity Curve You can select the desired Velocity Curve which determines how velocities are applied according to your playing strength. Use the VELOCITY CURVE [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the desired Velocity Curve. Restores the default octave setting. The current octave range can be confirmed via the status of the LED lamp above the button. Three octaves lower Two octaves lower One octave lower Initial default setting The following Velocity Curves are available: This curve produces high velocity values even for low playing strength. Select this if you want a high volume even when you play softly. This curve produces relatively high velocity values even for low playing strength. It is a more moderate curve than Soft 2 above. [. . . ] Tel: 714-522-9011 FRANCE Yamaha Musique France BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France Tel: 01-64-61-4000 HONG KONG Tom Lee Music Co. , Ltd. 11/F. , Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: 2737-7688 ITALY Yamaha Musica Italia S. P. A. Combo Division Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy Tel: 02-935-771 INDIA Yamaha Music India Pvt. 5F Ambience Corporate Tower Ambience Mall Complex Ambience Island, NH-8, Gurgaon-122001, Haryana, India Tel: 0124-466-5551 CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA MEXICO Yamaha de México S. A. [. . . ]