Function Mode - Yamaha DX9 Operating Manual

FUNCTION MODE
ө FUNCTION Mode .... Applying Effects
The FUNCTION mode permits tuning, pitch bend, modu-
lation, and application of other effects while playing, as
well as voice data load/save operations.
Press the key to enter the FUNCTION mode.
Setting controller range parameters, etc., is carried out
using the DATA ENTRY controls.
€ Function parameters are memorized and maintained
even when power to the DX9 is cut off. Unlike voice
data, however, function parameters cannot be saved in
internal or external memory.
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MASTER | POLY/MONO i BEND MODE TIME .
TUNE A ANGE PORTAMENTO =
OSCILLATOR EG
OPERATOR FREQUENCY FREQUENCY DETUNE/
SELECT COARSE SYNC RATE
RANGE PITCH AMPLITUDE ЕС BIAS RANGE
MODULATION WHEEL BREATH
Function Parameter
® MASTER TUNE
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MASTER
TUNE ADJ
MASTER TUNE adjusts the overall tuning of the DX9 to
match its pitch with other instruments, Pitch is variable
over a 150 cent range. Press| MASTER TUNE] and then use
the linear DATA ENTRY control for tuning.
DATA ENTRY
Only the linear control in
the DATA ENTRY sec-
tion functions for
MASTER TUNE. F ine
adjustments using the +1,
—1 keys is not possible.
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e POLY/MONO
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POLY/MONO
Determines whether the DX9 will function in the poly-
phonic or monophonic mode. Press the DATA ENTRY
key for polyphonic operation, and the key for
monophonic operation.
€ The range of the portamento effect is different in the
polyphonic and monophonic modes. Refer to the
PORTAMENTO section below.
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PITCH BEND
RANGE
The range of pitch bend can be set from O to 12. 0 range
is equivalent to no pitch bend. A setting of 12 permits
pitch bend over а +1200 cent (2 octave) range. If the range
is set at 7, then pitch bend will be possible over a +700
cent range (i.e. plus or minus one fifth).
Pitch bend wheel
Add pitch bend effects
• PORTAMENTO
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MODE TIME
PORTAMENTO
The portamento effect varies according to whether the D X9
is in the polyphonic or monophonic mode.
MONOPHONIC MODE:
In this mode press the DATA ENTRY key to activate
"FINGERED PORTA". In this mode the legato effect is
applied only when a second note is played while a previ-
ously played note is still held.
Press the DATA ENTRY key to activate "FULL TIME
PORTA". In this mode portamento is always applied.
POLYPHONIC MODE:
In the polyphonic mode "FULL TIME PORTA" is always
activated.
TIME:
Adjusts the speed of the portamento effect from O to 99.
A O setting results in no effect, while a setting of 99 pro-
duces the longest (slowest) portamento.