Yamaha MU128 Ohjekirja

TONE GENERATOR

XG

TG

300

B

PERFORM

MODE EQ

UTIL EFFECT

PLAY EDIT

ALL

MUTE/

SOLO

PART

SELECT

VALUE

SELECT

VALUE

ENTER

EXIT

SELECT

PART GROUP

StringsBassGuitarOrgan

Chrom.perc.

Piano

Ensemble Brass Reed Pipe Synth lead Synth pad

DrumModel excl.SFXPercussiveEthnic

Synth effects

PHONESMIDI IN A

STAND BY

ON

VOLUME

2

PART VOL EXP PAN

BANK/PGM

REV CHO VAR KEY

A/D INPUT

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This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not

expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. 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. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC

authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B”

digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a

residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio

frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the user’s manual, may cause interference harmful to

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installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”,

please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in

to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the your local retailer authorized to distribute this type of

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NEDERLAND / THE NETHERLANDS

• Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen back-up.

• This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back-up.

• Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij

op het moment dat u het apparaat ann het einde van de

levensduur afdankt of de volgende Yamaha Service Afdeiing:

Yamaha Music Nederland Service Afdeiing

Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT

Tel. 030-2828425

• For the removal of the battery at the moment of the disposal at

the end of the service life please consult your retailer or Yamaha

Service Center as follows:

Yamaha Music Nederland Service Center

Address: Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT

Tel : 030-2828425

• Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.

• Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand it in as small

chemical waste.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.

Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og

type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren.

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma

batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av

apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens

instruktion.

VAROITUS

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paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin.

Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

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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! 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. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety

markings and instructions that accompany the accessory

product.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The in-

formation contained in this manual is believed to be cor-

rect at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves

the right to change or modify any of the specifications

without notice or obligation to update existing units.

This product, either alone or in combination with an ampli-

fier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of pro-

ducing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing

loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high

volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you

experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you

should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder

the sound, the shorter the time period before damage oc-

curs.

Some Yamaha products may have benches and/or acces-

sory mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the

product or as optional accessories. Some of these items

are designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please

make sure that benches are stable and any optional fix-

tures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using.

Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating

only. No other uses are recommended.

NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowl-

edge relating to how a function or effect works (when the

unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the

manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners re-

sponsibility. Please study this manual carefully and con-

sult your dealer before requesting service.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to pro-

duce products that are both user safe and environmentally

friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the

production methods used to produce them, meet these

goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the

law, we want you to be aware of the following:

Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-

rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in

place. The average life span of this type of battery is

approximately five years. When replacement becomes

necessary, contact a qualified service representative to

perform the replacement.

This Product may also use “household” type batteries.

Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the

battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the

charger is intended for the battery being charged.

When installing batteries, do not mix old batteries with

new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST

be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation

may result in overheating and battery case rupture.

Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate

any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dis-

pose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the

laws in your area.

Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries

in your area for battery disposal information.

Disposal Notice: Should this Product become damaged

beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is consid-

ered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and

federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products

that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is

unable to assist you, Please contact Yamaha directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name Plate is located

on the top of the product. The model number, power re-

quirements, etc., are located on this plate. (The serial

number is located on the rear panel.) You should record

the model number, serial number, and the date of pur-

chase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual

as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model

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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

TONE GENERATOR

XG

TG

300

B

PERFORM

MODE EQ

UTIL EFFECT

PLAY EDIT

ALL

MUTE/

SOLO

PART

SELECT

VALUE

SELECT

VALUE

ENTER

EXIT

SELECT

PART GROUP

StringsBassGuitarOrgan

Chrom.perc.

Piano

Ensemble Brass Reed Pipe Synth lead Synth pad

DrumModel excl.SFXPercussiveEthnic

Synth effects

PHONESMIDI IN A

STAND BY

ON

VOLUME

2

PART VOL EXP PAN

BANK/PGM

REV CHO VAR KEY

A/D INPUT

1

MU PLG-1 PLG-2 PLG-3

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MU128

Welcome to the MU128

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MU128 Tone

Generator!

The MU128 is an advanced tone generator providing an amazing total of

1342 high-quality Voices, full General MIDI compatibility — including

Yamaha’s XG — plus flexible computer interfacing in a compact, easy-

to-use half-rack mount unit.

With the convenient built-in host computer interface and MIDI termi-

nals, the MU128 is ideal for any computer music system — from connec-

tion to a simple laptop to integration in a complete MIDI studio. With its

large LCD and the intuitive graphic controls on the display, the MU128 is

remarkably easy to use.

The MU128 also features completely independent dual MIDI inputs, 64

Part multi-timbral capacity and full 128-note polyphony for playback

of even the most sophisticated song data. A special Performance mode

gives you flexible four-Voice operation, for live performance applications.

Also built into the system are five digital multi-effects and two EQ sec-

tions (one per-part, and one overall), which give you enormous versatility

in “sweetening” the sound. What’s more, the MU128 provides a host of

comprehensive, yet easy-to-use editing tools for getting just the sound you

need.

The MU128 is also compatible with the powerful XG Plug-in System,

allowing you to install up to three optional XG Plug-in boards for

additional Voices and effects. Currently available plug-in boards include

the:

PLG100-VL Virtual Acoustic — which provides stunning monophonic

synthesizer Voices with the powerful physical modeling tone generation

system.

PLG100-VH Vocal Harmony — which produces automatic

“harmonizer” effects, letting you apply one-, two- or three-part harmonies

to a vocal signal (via a microphone connected to the A/D Inputs).

PLG100-DX Advanced DX/TX — which provides vintage FM

synthesis Voices, the same as found on the famous Yamaha DX7.

Three boards (in any combination) can be installed simultaneously. With

the easy-to-remove rear panel cover and the special guide slots, installation

is also exceptionally simple.

The MU128 also has convenient A/D inputs that allow you to connect a

microphone, electric guitar or other instrument, and mix those signals with

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the MU128’s Voices.

* Company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trade-

marks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are

hereby acknowledged.

GM System Level 1

“GM System Level 1 is a standard specification that defines the arrange-

ment of voices in a tone generator and its MIDI functionality, ensuring that

data can be played back with substantially the same sounds on any GM-

compatible tone generator, regardless of its manufacturer or model.

Tone generators and song data that meet the “GM System Level 1” bear this

GM logo.

XG

“XG” is a tone generator format that expands the voice arrangement of the

“GM System Level 1” specification to meet the ever-increasing demands of

today’s computer peripheral environment, providing richer expressive power

while maintaining upward compatibility of data. “XG” greatly expands “GM

System Level 1” by defining the ways in which voices are expanded or

edited and the structure and type of effects.

When commercially available song data bearing the XG logo is played

back on a tone generator which bears the XG logo, you will enjoy a full

musical experience that includes unlimited expansion voices and effect

functions.

About the XG Plug-in System

This system offers powerful expansion and upgrade capabilities for XG-

Plug-in-compatible tone generators.

The XG Plug-in System enables you to equip the tone generator with the

latest and most sophisticated technology, ensuring that you keep pace with

the rapid and multi-faceted advances in modern music production.

Unpacking

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MU128 Serial No.:

PA-6 AC Power Adaptor*

Owner’s Manual set

(this book and the “Sound List & MIDI Data” booklet)

CD-ROM (XGtools)

XGtools Setup Guide

Unpacking

Your MU128 package should include the items listed below. Make sure that

you have them all. Also, write down the serial number of your MU128 in the

box below, for future reference.

* Power supply recommendation may vary from country to country.

Please check with your nearest Yamaha dealer for further details.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Table of Contents

Welcome to the MU128 ......................................................................................................... 4

Unpacking ............................................................................................................................... 6

Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... 7

How to Use This Manual ..................................................................................................... 11

PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................. 13

The Controls of the MU128 ................................................................................................ 14

Front Panel.................................................................................................................. 14

Rear Panel................................................................................................................... 17

The MU128 — What It Is and What It Can Do ............................................................... 19

What It Is... ..................................................................................................................... 19

About General MIDI .................................................................................................. 19

About XG ................................................................................................................... 20

What It Can Do... ........................................................................................................... 20

Using With MIDI Keyboard ....................................................................................... 20

Using With a Computer or Sequencer........................................................................ 20

About the Modes of the MU128 .................................................................................... 21

Play Modes and the Part Controls .............................................................................. 22

Part Edit Mode............................................................................................................ 22

Utility Mode ............................................................................................................... 22

Modes and Function Tree ................................................................................................... 23

GUIDED TOUR

Setting Up Your MU128R ............................................................................................. 26

What You'll Need........................................................................................................ 26

Making the Connections............................................................................................. 26

Powering Up.................................................................................................................... 29

Playing the Demo Song .................................................................................................. 30

About the Demo Song ................................................................................................ 31

Setting Up the MU128 in Your Music System ............................................................ 32

Connecting to MIDI Devices ..................................................................................... 32

Connecting Directly to a Computer ........................................................................... 35

Selecting and Playing the Performances...................................................................... 38

Calling Up the Performance Play Mode and Playing the Performances................... 38

Selecting and Playing Individual Voices ...................................................................... 42

Calling Up the XG Mode ........................................................................................... 42

Selecting Voice Banks and Voices From the Panel .................................................... 43

Selecting Voices with the Voice Category Buttons .................................................... 43

Manually Selecting Voice Banks and Voices ............................................................. 45

Selecting Voices From a MIDI Keyboard .................................................................. 48

About the Parts and Voices of the MU128 .................................................................. 49

Parts ............................................................................................................................ 49

Voices..........................................................................................................................49

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Normal Voices and Drum Voices ............................................................................... 50

Maximum Simultaneous Sounds (Polyphony) .......................................................... 50

Selecting the Voices.................................................................................................... 50

Use of bank select MSB and LSB when the Sound Module mode is set to

“XG” or “PFM” ................................................................................................... 51

Use of bank select MSB and LSB when the Sound Module mode is

set to “TG300B” ................................................................................................... 52

Part Mode ................................................................................................................... 53

How to select a Voice ................................................................................................. 54

Selecting Voices when the Sound Module mode is set to “XG” or “PFM” ........ 55

Selecting Voices when the Sound Module mode is set to “TG300B” ................. 56

Editing in the Multi Mode ............................................................................................. 58

Single Part Controls.................................................................................................... 59

Changing the Volume and Pan settings of a Part.................................................. 60

On Your Own... ............................................................................................... 61

Edit Menu Parameters ................................................................................................ 62

Changing the Filter and EG Settings of a Part ..................................................... 62

On Your Own... ............................................................................................... 64

Editing Drum Kits — with the Drum Setup Controls ............................................... 65

Making Changes to Individual Drum Sounds — the "Drum" Parameters .......... 66

On Your Own... ............................................................................................... 68

Editing in the Performance Mode ................................................................................ 69

All Part Controls......................................................................................................... 70

Transposing the Overall Key of a Performance ......................................................... 71

Single Part Controls — Selecting Different Voices for the Performance.................. 72

On Your Own... ............................................................................................... 73

Edit Menu Parameters — Creating a Two-Voice Layer ............................................ 74

Setting Up a Keyboard Split....................................................................................... 76

On Your Own... ............................................................................................... 77

Using the Assignable Controller in a Performance.................................................... 77

Saving Your Original Performance ............................................................................ 78

Assignable Controller (AC1)......................................................................................... 79

Controllers and Control Numbers .............................................................................. 79

Control Numbers and the Actual Sound .................................................................... 80

Assigning the Assignable Controller.......................................................................... 81

Using the Assignable Controller — Setting Up ......................................................... 82

Using the Assignable Controller — Some Applications............................................ 83

Changing the Brightness on a Piano Voice........................................................... 83

Experssive Volume Control of a Part ................................................................... 85

Expressive Control of Individual Drum Sounds .................................................. 85

On Your Own... ............................................................................................... 87

Effects .............................................................................................................................. 88

Using Reverb and Chorus........................................................................................... 88

Applying Distortion to a Part — Using the Variation Effects ................................... 90

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Equalizer (EQ)................................................................................................................ 92

Adjusting the Tone of a Specific Part — Part EQ...................................................... 92

Adjusting the Overall Tone — Main EQ ................................................................... 94

Mute/Solo ........................................................................................................................ 95

Using Mute/Solo......................................................................................................... 95

A/D Inputs ....................................................................................................................... 97

Using the A/D Inputs .................................................................................................. 97

MIDI/Computer Connecting Cables .......................................................................... 101

REFERENCE

Multi Mode.................................................................................................................... 104

Part Controls ............................................................................................................. 104

Single Part Control.............................................................................................. 105

All Part Control................................................................................................... 109

Multi Edit Mode ....................................................................................................... 111

Filter (FIL) .......................................................................................................... 111

Envelope Generator (EG) ................................................................................... 113

Equalizer (EQ) .................................................................................................... 116

Vibrato................................................................................................................. 117

Others .................................................................................................................. 118

Drum Setup Controls .......................................................................................... 126

Performance Mode....................................................................................................... 131

Performance Part Control......................................................................................... 132

All Part ................................................................................................................ 132

Single Part ........................................................................................................... 134

Performance Edit Mode............................................................................................ 137

Common.............................................................................................................. 137

Part ...................................................................................................................... 140

Copy and Store Operations ...................................................................................... 142

Copy .................................................................................................................... 142

Store .................................................................................................................... 143

Recall Function......................................................................................................... 145

Effect Edit Mode .......................................................................................................... 146

Reverb (REV) ........................................................................................................... 147

Chorus (CHO)........................................................................................................... 148

Variation (VAR) ........................................................................................................ 149

Insertion 1, 2 (INS 1, 2)............................................................................................ 151

About the Effect Connections — System and Insertion .......................................... 152

Equalizer (Multi EQ) Edit........................................................................................... 155

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Utility Mode .................................................................................................................. 156

System Functions (SYSTEM) .................................................................................. 157

Dump Out Functions (DUMPOUT)......................................................................... 162

Saving and Restoring Data via MIDI ................................................................. 162

Saving and Restoring Data via TO HOST.......................................................... 162

Initialize Functions (INITIAL)................................................................................. 166

Demo Song Play (DEMO) ....................................................................................... 169

Other Functions............................................................................................................ 170

Sound Module Mode (MODE)................................................................................. 170

Show MIDI Data ...................................................................................................... 171

Plug-in System .............................................................................................................. 173

About the XG Plug-in System.................................................................................. 173

Structure of the XG Plug-in System ................................................................... 174

Optional XG Plug-in Boards .............................................................................. 174

Installing the Plug-in Boards.................................................................................... 176

Before Installing the Plug-in Board.................................................................... 176

Setting the Part Assign Parameter ...................................................................... 177

Setting Part Assign from an External MIDI Device........................................... 178

Selecting Voices of an XG Plug-in Board .......................................................... 178

Installing the Plug-in Board................................................................................ 179

APPENDIX

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 184

Error Messages ............................................................................................................. 185

Specifications ................................................................................................................ 187

Glossary......................................................................................................................... 189

Index .............................................................................................................................. 191

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How to Use This Manual

English

How to Use This Manual

You are probably eager to try out your new MU128 Tone Generator right away and

hear what it can do, rather than have to read through a lot of instructions before you

can even get a sound out of it.

The structure of the manual is very straightforward. You can approach it in a linear

manner, reading through from beginning to end, or on an “on-demand” basis, going

directly to the information you need as you need it.

However, to get the most out of your MU128, we strongly suggest that you read the

following sections in the order given:

1) Precautions

This gives you important information on how to care for your new MU128,

how to avoid damaging it, and how to ensure long-term, reliable operation.

2) The MU128 — What It Is and What It Can Do

This briefly provides an overview of the functions and features of the MU128

and offers some important hints on how you can use it effectively. It also

provides convenient page references so that you can easily find out about

features and functions of interest.

3) The Controls of the MU128

This section introduces you to the panel controls and connectors.

4) Guided Tour

This is perhaps the most important and valuable section of the manual. It gets

you started using your new MU128, helping you set up the instrument and

play it — and it introduces you to virtually all of the important functions and

features. The hands-on experience you gain in this section will help you

quickly master the instrument and aid you in navigating the more detailed

sections of the manual.

5) Setting Up the MU128 in Your Music System

This section (within the Guided Tour) provides all you need to know to effec-

tively integrate the MU128 into your present computer music system.

6) Reference

Once you’re familiar with everything above, lightly go over this comprehen-

sive guide to all editing functions. You won’t need (or want) to read

everything at once, but it is there for you to refer to when you need

information about a certain feature or function.

7) Appendix

Use the sections in the Appendix as necessary. For example, the Index will

come in handy when you need to quickly find information on a specific topic.

Other sections, such as the Glossary, Troubleshooting and Error Messages

provide additional useful information.

8) Sound List & MIDI Data booklet

This separate booklet features lists of the Performances, Voices, drum sounds,

effect types and parameters, as well as details on all relevant MIDI messages

and data.

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NOTES

•The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instruc-

tional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your in-

strument.

•Installing an XG Plug-in Board to the MU128 increases the number of menu items

and parameters shown in the display. Unless otherwise indicated, the example

displays printed in this manual correspond to a MU128 with no boards installed.

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• Do not place object in front of the instrument's air vent, since this may

prevent adequate ventilation of the internal components, and possibly

result in the instrument overheating.

• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or

uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing

loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a

physician.

■ REPLACING THE BACKUP BATTERY

• This instrument contains a non rechargeable internal backup battery

which permits internal data to remain stored even when the power is off.

When the backup battery needs replacing, the message “Battery Low!”

will display in the display. When this happens, immediately back up

your data (using an external device such as the floppy disk-based

Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3), then have qualified Yamaha service

personnel replace the backup battery.

• Do not attempt to replace the backup battery yourself, in order to prevent

the possible serious hazards. Always have qualified Yamaha service

personnel replace the backup battery.

• Never place the backup battery in a location that a child can reach, since

a child might accidentally swallow the battery. If this should happen,

consult a physician immediately.

■ SAVING USER DATA

• Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer

MDF3, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a

malfunction or user operating error.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper

use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical

shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts

or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable

parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use

immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service

personnel.

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet

conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might

spill into any openings.

• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is

a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual

smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off

the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have

the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Use the specified adaptor (PA-6 or an equivalent recommended by

Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the

instrument or overheating.

• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from

the outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which

may have accumulated on it.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage

to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or

radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord,

place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could

walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always

hold the plug itself and not the cord.

• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-

connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause

overheating in the outlet.

• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during

electrical storms.

• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn

off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for

all components, set all volume levels to minimum.

• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme

cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during

the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to

the internal components.

• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as

televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which

can affect proper operation of the other products.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might

accidentally fall over.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other

cables.

• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint

thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping

cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the

instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument,

and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

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The Controls of the MU128

1 A/D INPUT 1, 2 jacks

For connection of a microphone, electric guitar or other electronic instruments

(1/4” mono).

2 A/D INPUT VOLUME control

For control of the level of the A/D inputs.

3 VOLUME control

For adjusting the overall volume of the MU128. (This does not affect the exter-

nal signal received via the rear panel INPUT jacks.).

4 STAND BY/ON switch (Power Switch)

Pressing this turns the power on and off (stand by).

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CAUTION

Even when the switch is in the “STAND BY” position, electricity is still flowing to the

instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the MU128, make sure you

unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.

5 MIDI IN A terminal (front panel)

For connection to other MIDI devices, such as a MIDI keyboard or sequencer.

When the HOST SELECT switch is set to “MIDI,” this receives MIDI data for

controlling Parts set to receive over channels A01 - A16. When the HOST

SELECT switch is set to “Mac,” “PC-1,” or “PC-2,” it transmits the received

MIDI data to the TO HOST terminal. The front panel MIDI IN A terminal can

be selected for operation in the Utility mode (page 157). A rear panel MIDI

IN-A terminal is also provided; however both the front and rear panel termi-

nals cannot be used simultaneously.

6 PHONES jack

For connection to a set of stereo headphones (stereo mini pin).

The Controls of the MU128

Front Panel

TONE GENERATOR

XG

TG

300

B

PERFORM

MODE EQ

UTIL EFFECT

PLAY EDIT

ALL

MUTE/

SOLO

PART

SELECT

VALUE

SELECT

VALUE

ENTER

EXIT

SELECT

PART GROUP

StringsBassGuitarOrgan

Chrom.perc.

Piano

Ensemble Brass Reed Pipe Synth lead Synth pad

DrumModel excl.SFXPercussiveEthnic

Synth effects

PHONESMIDI IN A

STAND BY

ON

VOLUME

2

PART VOL EXP PAN

BANK/PGM

REV CHO VAR KEY

A/D INPUT

1

MU PLG-1 PLG-2 PLG-3

1

4

2

5 6 JLK

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DEF

G

H

I

BCM

7 N

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English

7 Voice Category buttons

For selection of basic Voice categories. Use these buttons to call up the desired

Voice category in the Multi Play mode (Single Part controls; page 59) or in the

Performance Play mode (Single Part controls; page 72), then select a specific

Voices from the category by using the [VALUE -/+] buttons or data dial.

(page 43.)

8 MODE button

For calling up the Sound Module mode display. (page 170.)

9 PLAY button

For entering the Play mode and switching among the different Play displays.

(pages 41, 47.)

0 EDIT button

For entering the Edit mode. (pages 58, 69.)

A UTIL (UTILITY) button

For entering the Utility mode. (page 156.)

B EFFECT button

For entering the Effect Edit mode. (page 146.)

C EQ button

For entering the EQ Edit mode. (page 155.)

D MUTE/SOLO button

Pressing this alternately mutes or solos the selected Part. (page 95.)

E ENTER button

For calling up menu items in the display and for executing certain functions

and operations. Double-clicking this (pressing it twice quickly) calls up the

Show MIDI data function. (page 171.)

F EXIT button

For leaving various display pages and returning to previous displays. Also for

canceling certain functions and operations.

G PART -/+ buttons

For selecting different Parts. In the Effect Edit mode, these can be used to

switch among the different effects. Pressing these together alternately switches

between All Part and Single Part control. (page 61.)

H SELECT </> buttons

For selecting the various menu items, parameters and controls on the display.

I VALUE -/+ buttons

For changing the value of a selected parameter or control.

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Hint

You can rapidly move through the values by holding down one of the [VALUE

-

/

+

]

buttons. You can move even more rapidly by holding down one button and then press-

ing and holding down the other. For example, to rapidly advance (increase) the value,

hold down the [VALUE

+

] button and simultaneously press and hold down the [VALUE

-

] button.

J Data dial

For rapidly adjusting/changing values of the selected function or parameter.

Rotate this clockwise to increase the value.

K SELECT button

For switching among the internal Voices of the MU128 and the Voices of any

installed optional XG Plug-in boards (page 174). (This applies to tone genera-

tor type boards only; effect type boards are selected by a different method.)

Press this repeatedly to select the desired board and its Voices. The appropri-

ate LED flashes briefly and the corresponding icon for the board appears in the

LCD. (This button has no effect unless a tone generator type plug-in board is

installed.) (page 178.)

L PART GROUP button

For switching among the Part groups. Press this repeatedly to select the de-

sired Part group (A, B, C, or D).

M Display

This back-lit LCD displays all necessary operation information for the MU128.

N LEDs

These indicate how many plug-in boards are installed. The MU LED indicates

the MU128 itself and its built-in Voices and remains lit. PLG-1, PLG-2, and

PLG-3 are lit according to the number of XG Plug-in boards installed. When

using the SELECT button to select a board, the corresponding LED flashes

briefly.

During playback of song data (from a sequencer, etc.), these flash to indicate

usage of the various sound sources.

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The Controls of the MU128

English

Rear Panel

1 MIDI terminals

For connection to other MIDI devices, such as a MIDI keyboard, tone genera-

tor, or sequencer, or to a computer that has a MIDI interface.

• MIDI IN-A terminal

When the HOST SELECT switch is set to “MIDI,” this receives MIDI data for

controlling Parts set to receive over channels A01 - A16. When the HOST

SELECT switch is set to “Mac,” “PC-1,” or “PC-2,” it transmits the received

MIDI data to the TO HOST terminal. The front and rear panel MIDI IN-A

terminals cannot be used simultaneously. The rear panel MIDI IN-A terminal

can be selected for operation in the Utility mode (page 157).

• MIDI IN-B terminal

When the HOST SELECT switch is set to “MIDI,” this receives MIDI data for

controlling Parts set to receive over channels B01 - B16.

• MIDI OUT terminal

This is for transmitting data to another MIDI device, in the case of sending

bulk data to a computer or MIDI data storage device (when the HOST SE-

LECT switch is set to “MIDI”). It also can be used for outputting the data

received via the TO HOST terminal, letting you connect other MIDI instru-

ments and use the MU128 as a MIDI interface for your computer (when the

HOST SELECT switch is set to “Mac,” “PC-1,” or “PC-2”).

• MIDI THRU terminal

This is for outputting the data received via the MIDI IN-A terminal as is, with-

out any additional data generated by the MU128 itself. This is commonly used

for “daisy-chain” connection of other MIDI instruments.

2 HOST SELECT switch

For selecting the type of host computer. (page 35.)

1

8

2 3 4 6 7

5

MIDI

THRU

OUT IN-A IN-B

HOST SELECT

MIDI

Mac

PC-2 PC-1

TO HOST DC IN

OUTPUT INPUT

L

R

SER NO.

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3 TO HOST terminal

For connection to a host computer that does not have a MIDI interface. ( page

36.)

4 DC IN jack

For connection to the PA-6 AC power adaptor.

1

WARNING

Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-6 AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recom-

mended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other

adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the MU128.

1

CAUTION

When connecting the AC power adaptor, first make sure that the MU128 is turned off

(set to STAND BY). Next, connect one end of the power adaptor to the DC IN jack on

the MU128, and connect the other end to an appropriate AC outlet.

5 Power cord hook

Use this to secure the AC power adaptor’s cord and connector to the MU128,

to prevent accidental disconnection. Plug the connector into the DC IN jack,

then wrap the cord inside both ends of the hook.

6 OUTPUT L, R jacks (Left, Right)

For connection to a stereo amplifier/speaker system.

7 INPUT L, R jacks (Left, Right)

These are for connection to external sound sources, such as CD players, cas-

sette decks, etc. Neither the front panel VOLUME control nor the built-in

effects and equalizer of the MU128 have any effect on the input sound.

8 XG Plug-in Board expansion bay

This bay accommodates up to three XG Plug-in Boards. To install a board,

first remove the expansion bay cover (page 179). Since the screw is tightened

securely at the factory, you may need to use a screwdriver to loosen it at first.

Normally, it can be fastened and removed simply by using your fingers.

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The MU128 — What It Is and What It Can Do

English

The MU128 — What It Is and What It Can Do

What It Is...

The MU128 is a full-featured and easy-to-use tone generator, that provides an

unprecedented wealth of Voices and expressive sonic control. It features full

General MIDI Level 1 compatibility. It also provides XG compatibility, with an

huge total of 1149 Voices and 37 drum kits.

The MU128 has 128-note polyphony and is 64-Part multi-timbral. In other

words, the MU128 has 64 different Parts, each with its own Voice, so that up to

64 different Voices can be sounded simultaneously.

Additional A/D Parts let you connect up to two external signals — such as a

microphone, electric guitar or CD player — and mix them with the MU128’s

Voices.

Although Voices cannot be directly edited, the various Part controls and Edit

mode give you tools for transforming or customizing the sound of the Voices.

What’s more, the MU128 has a built-in multi-effect processor, with seven inde-

pendent digital effect “units” for enhancing the sound.

The MU128 also features a special Performance mode, in which four Parts

are played simultaneously over a single MIDI channel. Connected to a MIDI

keyboard, this effectively gives you four tone generators in one. The MU128

gives you 100 factory-programmed Preset Performances plus 100 Internal Per-

formance locations for storing your own original Performances.

About General MIDI

General MIDI is a new addition to the worldwide MIDI standard. MIDI, as

you know, stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and makes it

possible for various electronic musical instruments and other devices to “com-

municate” with each other. For example, by connecting a sequencer to the

MU128’s MIDI IN terminal, you could play back a song on the sequencer

using the Voices of the MU128.

So, where does General MIDI fit in all of this? One of the most important

features of General MIDI is in the standardization of Voices. This means that a

song recorded in the General MIDI format can be played back on any General

MIDI compatible tone generator and sound just as the composer intended. For

example, if there is an alto sax solo in the song, it will be played by an alto sax

Voice on the General MIDI tone generator (and not by a tuba or harpsichord!).

Since the MU128 is fully compatible with General MIDI, you can take advan-

tage of the vast wealth of musical material recorded in that format.

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The MU128 — What It Is and What It Can Do

About XG

The new XG format is an extension of General MIDI, and provides a number of

significant improvements and enhancements. XG-compatible song data takes

advantage of the extensive MIDI control and built-in effects of the MU128 (and

other MU-series instruments).

To take greatest advantage of the powerful capabilities of XG, we recom-

mend using XG-compatible instruments and software. For example, XG-com-

patible keyboards such as the Yamaha CBX-K2 keyboard and software give you

direct controls for accessing the full expressive potential of the MU128’s XG

Voices and the XG-related parameters.

What It Can Do...

Here are a few ideas on how you can use the MU128. The list below is not

comprehensive, but is meant to be a general guide to the possibilities and pro-

vide a starting point or springboard for your own creative ideas and explorations.

Using With MIDI Keyboard

Use the MU128 as supplementary tone generator with your MIDI keyboard

and play the Voices of both instruments in a layer together. Or, use the

convenient Performance mode, and play four Voices on the MU128 at once.

You can split the four Voices across the keyboard, playing each from a dif-

ferent register. Or you can create sophisticated velocity splits, in which a

different Voice is heard depending on how strongly you play the keyboard.

Or use keyboard and velocity splits together for even greater flexibility.

Using With a Computer or Sequencer

Home Studio Setup

The MU128 integrates instantly and easily into any existing setup. If you have a

MIDI keyboard, computer and sequencing software, the MU128 with its high-qual-

ity Voices and multi-timbral capabilities can expand your home studio system.

Carry It With You

If you have a laptop computer (and sequencing software), simply connect the

MU128, plug in some headphones and you’ve got a complete, high-powered

music making system that’s ready to go wherever you go. Use it for composing,

arranging, practicing or making/playing demos for your band.

Use It on a Gig

Similarly, you can connect a laptop or a MIDI data filer and playback song data with

the MU128’s Voices. Plug a microphone into one of the A/D inputs and a guitar into

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