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Panel Controls10These are the fundamental controls of the DX200 — for changing modes, adjusting values, exiting from func-tions, and so on.Display and

Chapter 18 Master Class 1 — Onstage10084 Loopfactory samplingHere’s a nifty little variation on Tip 82 above. First, hook up the outputs of the DX20

101Chapter 18 Master Class 1 — Onstage85 Full DJ system — turntable and all!Bring the Loopfactory into your DJ setup — for the best of the analog and

Chapter 18 Master Class 1 — Onstage102In this system, all the MIDI devices are connected in “daisy-chain” fashion. This setup trick can help when yo

103Chapter 19Master Class 2 — Advanced Music ProductionTake your skills up to the next level. Explore these advanced operations and appli-cations — a

Chapter 19 Master Class 2 — Advanced Music Production10488 Recording to a sequencerAs a “desktop” synthesizer, the DX200 is absolutely perfect for co

105Chapter 19 Master Class 2 — Advanced Music Production89 Recording DX200 knob moves to a sequencer Have you got an external sequencer or computer?

Chapter 19 Master Class 2 — Advanced Music Production10690 Editing the DX200 from a computer If you’ve worked through most or all of the Tips in this

107Chapter 19 Master Class 2 — Advanced Music Production91 MIDI sequencer controls — Start, Continue, StopThis function gives you detailed control ov

Chapter 19 Master Class 2 — Advanced Music Production 108 92 Saving Patterns and Songs to a MIDI data filer Another fantastic thing about MIDI is all

109Chapter 19 Master Class 2 — Advanced Music Production93 Loading back your saved Patterns and SongsOnce you’ve saved your valuable data, you can br

Quick Start Guide 11 Quick Start Guide Once that you’ve got the DX200 out of the box and checked that all included items were indeed included, it’s t

110Function IndexFunction IndexThis index lets you quickly find information on the various functions and parameters of the DX200. All the references

111Function IndexOoctaves, changing...Tip 10Original Value...

112About the Included CD-ROMAppendixAbout the Included CD-ROM• Acrobat Reader 4.0• XGworks lite V3.0A• DX200 EditorXGworks lite Plug-in software• PLG1

113About the Included CD-ROMAppendixThe CD-ROM includes two folders: “Internatiotal” and “Japa-nese.”Double-click on the “International” folder to ope

114SpecificationsAppendixAppendixError MessagesError MessagesSpecifications1.FUNCTIONSTone Generator FM Synthesis (6 Operator FM, Filter(FEG), Amp(AEG),

Troubleshooting115AppendixTroubleshootingProblem Possible cause/SolutionNo power. Is the adaptor properly plugged into both the DX200 and the AC outle

116FM Tone GenerationAppendixFM Tone GenerationBefore actually editing the DX200 voices, let's get an idea of how the FM tone generator works. In

117FM Tone GenerationAppendixAlthough the six operators can be combined in a wide variety of ways for many different sounds, here we'll look at t

FM Tone Generation118AppendixIn FM tone generation, each of the six operators functions as either a carrier or a modulator. The operator doing the mo

119FM Tone GenerationAppendixMost sounds are made up of multiple tones that are different than the pitch (frequency). Within these multi-ple tones, th

Parameter Structure12Parameter StructureThis diagram shows the structure and hierarchy of the Songs, Patterns and Voices of the DX200. As you work wi

FM Tone Generation120AppendixAlthough two operators can be combined in only two different ways, six operators can be configured in a wide variety of co

121FM Tone GenerationAppendixThere are four main elements that determine the character of a voice:(1) Each operator's output level.(2) Each opera

FM Tone Generation122Appendix(3) Feedback LevelAs we saw earlier, feedback is a function in which a modulator's output is connected to its own in

123FM Tone GenerationAppendixChart of AlgorithmsModulator groupsModulator Select = 1 Modulator Select = 2 Modulator Select = 3AlgorithmOperator No.123

124MIDI Data FormatAppendixMIDI Data Format1. Channel messages1.1 Note on/note offThese messages convey keyboard performance data.Range of note number

125MIDI Data FormatAppendix1.3 Channel mode messagesThese messages specify the basic operation of a part.1.3.1 All Sound OffThis message silences all

MIDI Data Format126Appendix0lllllll LLH Address Low0vvvvvvv VVH Data : :11110111 F7H End of ExclusiveFor parameters whose Data Size is 2 or 4,

127MIDI Data FormatAppendix2.2.1.18 User Pattern Effect bulk dumpThis message sets the User Pattern Voice Effect block (see Tables <4-1> and &l

MIDI Data Format128Appendix<1-2>MIDI Parameter Change table ( SYSTEM2 )Address Size Data Parameter Description Default(H) (H) (H) (H)00 00 07 1

129MIDI Data FormatAppendix<1-5>MIDI Parameter Change table ( Current Voice Scene 1 )Address Size Data Parameter Description DefaultHigh Mid Low

Tone Generator Signal Flow & Effect Block Diagram13Tone Generator Signal Flow & Effect Block DiagramThe EQ processing is accessible only with

MIDI Data Format130Appendix00...7F Free EG Trk1 Data192 LSB 0...127 *8 005 0c 2 00...01 Free EG Trk2 Data1 MSB 0...1 *8 100...7F Free EG Trk2 Data1 LS

131MIDI Data FormatAppendix1 00...7F Step Seq Velocity 11 rest(0),1...127 100(64)1 00...7F Step Seq Velocity 12 rest(0),1...127 100(64)1 00...7F Step

MIDI Data Format132Appendix1 34 - 4C Filter Input Gain -12dB(34)...0(40)...+12dB(4C) 40(0)1 00 - 7F FEG Attack 0...127 00(0)1 00 - 7F FEG Decay 0...12

133MIDI Data FormatAppendix<1-12>MIDI Bulk Dump Parameter table ( User Pattern Voice Scene 2 )Address Size Data Parameter Description DefaultHig

MIDI Data Format134Appendix<1-14>MIDI Bulk Dump Parameter table ( User Pattern Step Seq Pattern )Address Size Data Prameter Name Description

135MIDI Data FormatAppendix1 00...01 Step Seq Mute 9 MuteOFF(0),MuteON(1) MuteOFF(0)1 00...01 Step Seq Mute 10 MuteOFF(0),MuteON(1) MuteOFF(0)1 00...0

MIDI Data Format136Appendix<2-3>MIDI Parameter Change table ( DX Voice Additional Parameter - ACED format )Parameter Group# Parameter#Size Data

137MIDI Data FormatAppendix66 1 PEG RATE1 PR167 1 PEG RATE2 PR268 1 PEG RATE3 PR369 1 PEG RATE4 PR46A 1 PEG LEVEL1 PL16B 1 PEG LEVEL2 PL26C 1 PEG LEVE

MIDI Data Format138Appendix<4-1>Rhythm Track Parameter Base AddressMODEL ID = 6D<4-2>MIDI Parameter Change table ( SYSTEM1 )Address Size

139MIDI Data FormatAppendix<4-4>Effect Type List<4-5>Type MSB Type LSB00 01 02 0300 Delay1(mono) Delay2(stereo) Delay3(cross) Reverb01 Fla

14This is NOT an owner’s manual!This is NOT an owner’s manual!At least not an ordinary one. But, then again, the DX200 is no ordinary instrument. It

MIDI Data Format140Appendix<4-7>MIDI Parameter Change table (User Voice EFFECT)Address Size Data Parameter Description Default(H) (H) (H) (H)3

141MIDI Data FormatAppendix19 1 00...7F Step Seq Velocity 4 rest(0),1...127 100(64)1A 1 00...7F Step Seq Velocity 5 rest(0),1...127 100(64)1B 1 00...7

MIDI Data Format142Appendix<4-11>MIDI Bulk Dump Parameter table ( Rhythm Track User Step Seq Pattern )Address Size Data Prameter Name Descri

143MIDI Data FormatAppendix1 00…01 Step Seq Mute 9 MuteOFF(0),MuteON(1) MuteOFF(0)1 00…01 Step Seq Mute 10 MuteOFF(0),MuteON(1) MuteOFF(0)1 00…01 Step

144MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ DESKTOP CONTROL SYNTHESIZER ] Date:11-JAN-2001Model DX200 MIDI Implementation Chart

Rhythm Track Instrument List145AppendixRhythm Track Instrument ListNote No. Note Voice Name Display Description0 C -2 PulseBass C bA1CFiltered square

146 Pattern List Appendix Pattern List Preset Bank 1 (Bank MSB=63, LSB=0, Pgm#1-64) No. Pgm# Pattern Name Group BPM P001 1 Nosebleedtechno143P002 2 K

147 Pattern List Appendix Preset Bank 2 (Bank MSB=63, LSB=1, Pgm#65-128) Song 1 : Demo 1 ( techno ) Song 4 : Demo 4 ( house )Song 2 : Demo 2 ( drum&a

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15Chapter 1Pattern BasicsStart your synthesizer apprenticeship right here. In this section, you’ll learn about playing Patterns, and how to use some

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Chapter 1 Pattern Basics163 Switching Patterns on the flyTry mixing it up now. The DX200 lets you change Patterns as easily as pressing a button...Th

17Chapter 1 Pattern Basics4 Playing it backwardsThe Reverse function lets you completely turn the Pattern around, and play all the notes backwards.Be

Chapter 1 Pattern Basics186 Messing with the BeatThere’s more than one way to mess with the rhythm. Actually, the DX200 gives you a truckload of way

19Chapter 2Song PlaybackAs we said before, the Patterns are the basic building blocks of the DX200. But what can you build with them? Songs! Our te

2SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTIONThis product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adap

20Chapter 3The KeyboardSmall and compact as it is, the DX200 also features a one-octave keyboard for playing and recording the sounds of the instrumen

21Chapter 3 The Keyboard11 Playing the Rhythm trackThe DX200 also has a special Rhythm track (actually there are three) that let you play and record

22Chapter 4Scene BasicsScene is one of the most powerful and exciting features of the DX200. It lets you “morph” between two completely different sou

23Chapter 5EffectsThe effects of the DX200 are more than just icing on the cake — they’re pow-erful tools you can use to completely transform the soun

Chapter 5 Effects2416 Playing with the EffectsLet’s take a look at each of the Effects, and try applying them to the sound. Before you begin, set the

25Chapter 5 Effects● Flanger(Flanger 1, 2)This modulation-based Effect produces a “swishing” or “tunneling” sound. Play a Pattern and select Flanger

Chapter 5 Effects2617 DistortionThe last tip introduced you to a distortion effect, the Overdrive/Amp types. Here’s yet another way to dirty up the

27 Chapter 6 Filter (VCF) The VCF or Filter section is one of the most powerful and dynamic on the entire instrument. Used in the right way, the VCF

Chapter 6 Filter (VCF)2819 Wild, wild filter sweeps — VCF TypesThe enormous power and versatility of the Filter section continues with the VCF Types.

29Chapter 6 Filter (VCF) VCF TypeDetermines the filter type used for the VCF section. The filter passes only a specified range of frequencies while cu

31. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requir

Chapter 6 Filter (VCF) 30 20 FEG Depth Technically, the FEG Depth controls how the Filter works over time. This is even shown on the panel for you:

31Chapter 7Nuts and BoltsLet’s take a break from the fun and games for a moment. Check out the fol-lowing functions and familiarize yourself with the

Chapter 7 Nuts and Bolts323 Press the [EXIT] button to return to normal operation. 22 Original ValueIf you tweak and turn the knobs on a Voice for

33Chapter 7 Nuts and Bolts● What’s the difference between Original Value and Show Value?• Show Value — Lets you view the CURRENT settings of the Voic

Chapter 7 Nuts and Bolts34● Do a Factory Reset operation. (See Tip 24.)Use this only if you suspect something is actually wrong with the DX200. (Fo

35Chapter 8Pattern PlaybackWe’re going to pick up where we left off in Chapter 1, and give you some more Pattern Tips. These are simple things you ca

Chapter 8 Pattern Playback3626 Transposing the keyThe Transpose function lets you change the pitch or key of the Pattern as it plays back. With this

37Chapter 8 Pattern Playback27 SwingHere’s an instant way to change the rhythmic feel of a Pattern. Play it straight, or give it some swing.Call up

Chapter 8 Pattern Playback38Notice how buttons [1], [2], [3], and [4] light while you hold down [SHIFT] — this means all four tracks are on. Button

39Chapter 8 Pattern Playback30 Mixer controls — Pan and VolumeTry these bread-and-butter controls out, and change the mix of the Patterns. Pan and V

4PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.WARNINGAlways follow the bas

Chapter 8 Pattern Playback4031 Assigning Patterns to the keyboard buttonsRemember in Tip 3 how you selected Patterns on the fly, as they were playing?

41Chapter 9LFO ModulationHere’s another crucial cornerstone in synthesizer sound — the LFO. Although LFO modulation can be used to make the sound war

Chapter 9 LFO Modulation4233 Modulating the FilterNow, let’s apply the LFO to the Filter — and create some interesting wah-wah effects.1 Press [DETAI

43Chapter 9 LFO Modulation34 Modulating the pitchTry using the LFO to warp the pitch — and discover some more awesome modulation effects.1 Press [DET

Chapter 9 LFO Modulation4435 Changing the LFO waveThe LFO uses one of 6 different waveforms to modulate the sound. The particular wave you select ha

45Chapter 9 LFO Modulation WaveDetermines the LFO waveform.Settings● Triangle (trGL)● Saw Down (SAUd)● Saw Up (SAUu)● Square (Squr)● Sine (SinE)● Sa

46Chapter 10EG BasicsShape the volume, shape the tone. Use the EG (Envelope Generator) section to control how your sound moves, grows and evolves.As

47Chapter 10 EG Basics5 Next, play with the [DECAY] knob and hear how that affects the sound. Experiment with the [DECAY] knob. Depending on the Vo

Chapter 10 EG Basics48• Tweak them togetherWhen you start out tweaking the EG, you may want to set [SELECT] to both FEG and AEG. This eliminates a l

49Chapter 10 EG Basics37 Using EG to control the Filter (FEG)In Tip 36 above, we introduced you to the EG and showed you how it works with volume (Am

5Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha DX200 Desktop Control Synthesizer!The DX200 is a combination tone generator and sequencer tha

Chapter 10 EG Basics507 Just for good measure, play around with the [DECAY] knob a bit.As with the other controls, tweak this to various settings as

51Chapter 10 EG Basics39 Going negative — with FEG DepthAs we promised in the last Tip, here’s a sound-creating pointer that takes advantage of the n

52Chapter 11Advanced Sound Shaping ControlsBy this point, you’re well on your way to becoming a master synthesizer pro-grammer. You’ve learned about

53Chapter 11 Advanced Sound Shaping Controls41 Selecting the AlgorithmAlgorithm is one of the fundamental controls behind the FM Synthesis sound of t

Chapter 11 Advanced Sound Shaping Controls5442 Shifting HarmonicsNow that you’ve tried out a few different Algorithms (in Tip 41 above), tweak the FM

55Chapter 11 Advanced Sound Shaping Controls43 Mellow or metallic — FM DepthDepending on the other settings, FM Depth can be very subtle, adding harm

Chapter 11 Advanced Sound Shaping Controls5644 Controlling the FM DecayDecay is a simple EG-like control (remember Chapter 10?) that lets you control

57Chapter 11 Advanced Sound Shaping Controls46 All kinds of noiseMaybe you thought that if you’ve heard one kind of noise, you’ve heard them all. No

Chapter 11 Advanced Sound Shaping Controls5847 Fat, phatter and phattest!How phat do you want to get?Key Assign lets you configure the DX200 in either

59Chapter 11 Advanced Sound Shaping Controls48 Creating your own original Scenes — and saving themThe exciting and powerful Scene feature lets you cr

6ContentsContents ... 6How to Use This Manual ... 8Panel Contr

60Chapter 12Free EGHere’s another ultra-cool power tool for the control freak in you. The DX200 is packed with an endless supply of sonic mayhem and

61Chapter 12 Free EG3 Start the Pattern, and make your moves.Press the Start/Stop button.The metronome clicks to lead you into the recording, so you

Chapter 12 Free EG6250 Changing the Length of your Free EG tracksThe flexible little Length feature works both ways — both in recording and playback.

63Chapter 13Pattern Power TipsIt’s time to put your DX200 know-how and experience to work — and delve into these Pattern Power Tips.The first couple o

Chapter 13 Pattern Power Tips6452 Shake, Retrigger, and Roll!In Tip 51, you saw how to use the Top function to play your own stutter hits. Here’s a

65Chapter 13 Pattern Power Tips53 Selecting a Voice (Copy Voice)One important step you can take in creating a Pattern is to select the Voice you’ll b

Chapter 13 Pattern Power Tips6655 Transposing the pitch of a PatternTry this cool editing tool on your tracks. The Transpose Pattern function lets y

67Chapter 13 Pattern Power Tips56 Copying a Pattern (Sequence)Earlier in this section, in Tip 53, you learned how to copy a Voice from one Pattern to

68Chapter 14Pattern RecordingBy this point, you’ve built up a lot of experience twisting and tweaking the Voices, and playing around with the Patterns

69Chapter 14 Pattern Recording58 Setting the Metronome lead-inWhen you record your parts in real time, you’ll need a rhythmic guide — a metronome cli

7 Contents Chapter 14 Pattern Recording ...68 Tip 57 Erasing a Pattern — and starting from scratch . 68Tip 58 Setting the Metronome l

Chapter 14 Pattern Recording7059 Recording a Pattern in real timeUp until this point, you’ve been working with the preset Patterns of the DX200. Now

71Chapter 14 Pattern Recording7 Start recording.Now, let’s get down to business. Press the Start/Stop button. While listening to the metronome, pla

Chapter 14 Pattern Recording7260 Step RecordingIn Tip 59, you learned how to record a Pattern in real time, by playing the notes on the keyboard as t

73Chapter 14 Pattern Recording Entering the Notes • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • In this secti

Chapter 14 Pattern Recording74Enter the notes for these Steps in the same way as you did with Steps 1 - 8 above, but use the setting guide below:Agai

75Chapter 14 Pattern Recording15 Set the knobs as shown.Set knobs [1] and [5] to around 2:00. (The display value should be around 90 - 100.)Set knob

Chapter 14 Pattern Recording76The DX200 is filled to the brim with an enormous variety of drum, percussion, and special effects sounds. Put these to

77Chapter 14 Pattern Recording Overdubbing the Hi-hat — Rhythm Track 2• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Now, let’s flesh out the rhyt

Chapter 14 Pattern Recording78 Fine Tuning Your Tracks — Pitch, Gate Time, and Velocity • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Before you run off, remember tha

79Chapter 14 Pattern Recording61 Storing your new PatternNow that you’ve created a new Pattern, you’ll want to save it for future recall. The Store

How to Use This Manual8How to Use This ManualHow to USE a manual? Sounds a bit obvious, we admit. (“Open it and read it.”) But here goes:This tells

Chapter 14 Pattern Recording80 Store the Pattern• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Storing your

81Chapter 15Song RecordingYou’ve got a humongous selection of Patterns at your disposal. It’s time now to put them together and make some Songs.62 Er

Chapter 15 Song Recording8263 Creating a SongFinally, we come to the culminating feature of the DX200. This is the place where you bring together al

83Chapter 15 Song Recording6 Keep assigning Patterns in this way, repeating Steps 3 - 5 above, until you’ve created a new Song.In most cases, you’ll

Chapter 15 Song Recording8464 Setting the BPM (tempo) for your new SongIn addition to the Patterns, a variety of other settings can be programmed int

85Chapter 15 Song Recording65 More Song editing featuresIn Tips 63 and 64 above, you learned how to enter Pattern numbers and BPM values to the measu

Chapter 15 Song Recording86SwingThis lets you introduce a swing feel to the Pattern at the selected measure. (See Tip 27 for more infor-mation.)To s

87Chapter 15 Song Recording66 Adding Patterns to your Song — Insert PatternNaturally, you can add Patterns to your existing Songs — by using the Inse

Chapter 15 Song Recording8867Taking Patterns out of your Song — Delete PatternIf you’ve made a mistake in creating your Song, you can always clear it

89Chapter 15 Song Recording68 Storing your new SongNow that you’ve created and arranged a new Song, you’ll want to save it for future recall. The DX

Panel Controls9Panel ControlsHere’s a quick way to get familiar with your DX200! The front (or top) panel of the DX200 can be roughly divided into fo

90Chapter 16Speed Tips for Power Users Work smarter, not harder!In this section, we’ll show you some nifty ways to put your editing in high gear — so

91Chapter 16 Speed Tips for Power Users70 Using [SHIFT] to “hold” a settingEditing on the DX200 is quick and easy — you press a button or turn a knob

92 Chapter 17 Real World Tips This chapter is a grab bag full of various practical tips that solidify your pro-gramming chops and put you on the way

93Chapter 17 Real World Tips74 Changing the pitch with the keyboardAs you saw in Tip 26, you can use the keyboard of the DX200 to change pitch and ev

Chapter 17 Real World Tips9475 Stutter fill-in 1Remember in Tip 51 how you hit the top of a Pattern? In this Tip, and the two that follow, let’s try

95Chapter 17 Real World Tips77 Stutter fill-in 3Select and play a Pattern. Then, hold down [SHIFT] and hit the [TOP] (Record) button in the following

96Chapter 18Master Class 1 — OnstageNow that you’ve got the hang of the instrument, it’s time to start strutting your DX200 chops onstage. There are

97Chapter 18 Master Class 1 — Onstage4 Start song or sequence playback on the other device.When you start and stop playback on the connected MIDI dev

Chapter 18 Master Class 1 — Onstage9882 Loopfactory setup — with the SU200As part of Yamaha’s new Loopfactory series, the DX200 is not just a great a

99Chapter 18 Master Class 1 — Onstage83 Loopfactory sync system — with the AN200In case you didn’t know, the DX200 has a sister synthesizer — almost