User manual YAMAHA NP-11

[. . . ] Owner's Manual EN 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 anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! [. . . ] Good for sacred music from the Baroque period. This is the organ's full coupler sound, often associated with Bach's "Toccata and Fugue. " Spacious and large-scale string ensemble. Try combining this Voice with piano in DUAL. The sound of a vibraphone played with relatively soft mallets. The definitive instrument for baroque music. Since the strings of a harpsichord are plucked, there is no touch response. Mixes the same Voice an octave higher for a more brilliant, dynamic tone. When you select a Voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 16). 2 Adjust the volume. Rotate the [MASTER VOLUME] dial to set the most comfortable listening level during your performance. 10 NP-31/NP-11 Owner's Manual Selecting & Playing Voices Combining Voices (Dual) You can play Voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. In this way, you can combine similar Voices to create a thicker sound. 1 Press two Voice buttons simultaneously to engage Dual. NOTE Dual mode cannot be used with two Voices of the single Voice button (for example, strings and vibraphone). NOTE The Voice assigned to the left side button will be designated as Voice 1, and the Voice assigned to the right side button will be designated as Voice 2. Using Variation Voices in Dual mode Reverb in Dual The reverb type assigned to Voice 1 will take priority. If the reverb assigned to Voice 1 is set to OFF, the reverb assigned to Voice 2 will be in effect. NOTE To select a Variation Voice in Dual mode, first select the desired Voice, then press the [VARIATION] button. Finally, press the two desired Voice buttons simultaneously. If either of the Voices is a Variation Voice, the [VARIATION] indicator lights. To use (or cancel) Variation for both Voices, simply press the [VARIATION] button so that the indicator lights (or goes off). Refer to "Selecting Voices" on page 10 for more information on the Voices that are assigned to the [VARIATION] button. 2 To exit from Dual, press one of the Voice buttons. Setting the Octave While holding down the [VARIATION] button, press one of the C4 ­ D4 keys to shift the pitch up or down in octave steps for Voice 1. While holding down the [VARIATION] button, press one of the D#4 ­ F4 keys to shift the pitch up or down in octave steps for Voice 2. Voice 1 Voice 2 NP-31 NP-11 C4 F4 C5 C6 C4 Voice 1 C#4 D4 -1 0 +1 Voice 2 D#4 E4 F4 -1 0 +1 Setting the Volume Balance While hold down the [VARIATION] button, press one of the F#4 ­ F#5 keys (see the illustration) to adjust the volume balance between two Voices. A setting of "0" produces equal balance between Voices 1 and 2. Values below "0" (to "-6") decrease the volume of Voice 1 and increase the volume of Voice 2; values above "0" (to "6") increase the volume of Voice 1 and decrease the volume of Voice 2. NP-31 NP-11 F#4 (-6) F#5 (+6) C4 C5 (0) C6 NP-31/NP-11 Owner's Manual 11 Listening to the Voice Demo Songs The instrument features special Voice Demo Songs that effectively showcase each of the Voices. 1 While holding down the [DEMO] button, press one of the Voice buttons to start the Voice Demo Song. The Songs provided for each Voice will play back in sequence. NOTE Refer to the Voice list on page 10 for more information on the characteristics of each preset Voice. NOTE The Voice Demo Songs are not transmitted via MIDI. NOTE Simply pressing the [DEMO] button starts the Demo Song sequence from the Grand Piano 1 Voice. NOTE Changing a Voice Demo Song During playback, you can change the Voice Demo Song by pressing a different Voice button. In addition, you can select a different Voice Demo Song for the Variation Voice by pressing the [VARIATION] button. The Voice Demo Song List Voice Name Harpsichord 1 Harpsichord 2 Gavotte Invention No. Bach The [VARIATION] indicator is lit while the Demo Song of the Variation Voice is playing back. NOTE You can adjust the tempo of the Voice Demo Song during playback. For instructions on setting the tempo, see page 14. The demonstration pieces listed above are short rearranged excerpts of the original compositions. All other songs are original (© 2011 Yamaha Corporation). 2 Press the [DEMO] button to stop playback. 12 NP-31/NP-11 Owner's Manual Listening to the Piano Demo Songs The instrument provides Piano Demo Songs as well as Voice Demo Songs, for your listening pleasure. 1 While holding down the [DEMO] button, press one of the 1 ­ 10 (C#1 ­ A#1) keys to start the desired Song. The Piano Demo Songs are assigned to the 1 ­ 10 (C#1 ­ A#1) keys. [. . . ] Wettergrens Gata 1, Box 30053 S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden Tel: 031 89 34 00 YS Copenhagen Liaison Of ce Generatorvej 6A, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark Tel: 44 92 49 00 F-Musiikki Oy Kluuvikatu 6, P. O. Box 260, SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland Tel: 09 618511 Norsk lial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB Grini Næringspark 1, N-1345 Østerås, Norway Tel: 67 16 77 70 Skifan HF Skeifan 17 P. O. 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