Yamaha TX-81Z User manual

YAMAHA
FM TONE GENERATOR
GENERATEUR DE SON FM
FM-TONGENERATOR
OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUEL DE L'ACHETEUR
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha TX81Z FM Tone Generator. The TX81Z
is an 8-note polyphonic FM tone generator that can act as up to 8independent
instruments. It can be used in many ways, both simple and complex. First, you will
probably want to try out the preset voices. The simple instructions on the next page
tell you how. Then, to get an idea of the full range of possibilities, read "How Does
the TX81Z Work?". Detailed explanations of each mode follow. The chapter en-
titled "Ideas and Suggestions" has some interesting ways to use the TX81Z. Various
supplementary reference materials are also included.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
CONTENTS 1
FEATURES 2
SIMPLE PLAYING INSTRUCTIONS 3
CONNECTIONS .3
ADJUST VOLUME 3
SELECT VOICES 4
TX81 ZPRESET VOICENAMES 4
HOW DOES THE TX81Z WORK? 5
FRONT/REAR PANEL 7
PLAY SINGLE 11
STORE VOICE 11
SINGLE EDIT 12
EDITING PROCEDURE 12
COMPARE 13
SINGLE UTILITY 24
PLAY PERFORMANCE 35
STORE PERFORMANCE 36
PERFORMANCE EDIT 37
EDIT PROCEDURE 37
THE PERFORMANCE EDIT BUFFER 37
PERFORMANCE UTILITY 42
OTHER FUNCTIONS 46
IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS 47
DX21/DX27/DX100 COMPATIBILITY 48
MICRO TUNING DATA TABLE 49
WAVEFORM HARMONIC CONTENT 50
PERFORMANCE DATA 51
PERFORMANCE MEMO CHART 63
VOICE DATA LIST 64
MIDI RECEPTION/TRANSMISSION 65
SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE DATA FORMAT 67
PARAMETER CHANGE MESSAGES 67
BULK DATA MESSAGES 68
DUMP REQUEST MESSAGES 70
SPECIFICATIONS 78
MIDI IMPLEMENTION CHART 79
WHAT'S MIDI? .80
MIDI FORMAT TABLE 81
MIDI MESSAGES 82
WHAT'S FM? 83
INDEX 86

FEATURES
^Produces up to 8different voices simultaneously, making it ideal for use with aMIDI sequence recorder.
*Voices and all memory parameters can be edited from the front panel. No separate programming device or
computer is necessary.
*New LSI tone generator chip can perform FM synthesis using atotal of 8different waveforms.
*"Pseudo-reverb" effect programmable for each voice.
*Either Fixed or Ratio frequencies are selectable for each operator.
^*Two independent LFOs and aVibrato Generator.
*While voice and function data is compatible with DX21/27/27S/100 voice data, the sound quality has been
upgraded, and the resolution of the EGs has been improved.
*128 ROM factory preset voices.
*32 user-programmable voice memories.
*24 user-programmable performance memories.
*13 Microtonal Scales (2 user-programmable and 11 preset).
*Pan, Single Note Chord, and Transposed Delay effects.
*Save and load TX81Z memory data to and from acassette.
"Transmit and receive TX81Z memory data via MIDI.
^"Program Change Table for re-directing program change messages.
*Alternate Voice Assign lets you play adifferent voice with each successive note.
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SIMPLE PLAYING INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTIONS Connect the MIDI OUT of your keyboard to the TX MIDI IN, and connect
the audio output of the TX to an amp/speaker system as shown. Set the
transmission channel of your keyboard to channel 1(see the owner's manual
for your keyboard).
MIDI IN TX81Z
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Amp/Speaker
KS 35 etc.
MIDI OUT
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iHiHiiiiHimmiiHiiii
When you turn the TX81Z power on, it will flash each LED, display "*YAMAHA TX81Z* <Good morn-
ing! !>" for afew seconds (this greeting can be changed, see p.46), and then display whatever function was
selected when the power was turned off. Press SINGLE/PERFORMANCE to make the display read "PLAY
SINGLE". (You may have to press it twice.)
Press once or twice
PLAY/
PERFORM
PLAY
AO 1
SINGLE
GrandPiano
Playing the keyboard should produce sound. Adjust the TX81Z output volume
ADJUST VOLUME by pressing the MASTER VOLUME keys. The LCD will show abar graph #
indicating the volume. (To adjust volume, the CURSOR LED must be off.)
LED is off
CURSOR
MASTER VOLUME
<0 Master Vol ume
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If no sound
*Perhaps the TX81Z MIDI Receive Channel does not match the Transmit Channel of your keyboard.
Press UTILITY to get the "UTILITY MODE" display. Use the PARAMETER keys to get the "Midi
Control?" display and press "YES" to get "Basic Rcv.Ch=xx". Use the DATA ENTRY keys to set the
channel to match the MIDI output channel of your keyboard (or set it to "omni" so it will receive all
channels).
•It is possible that the voice is set so that its volume is regulated by acontroller such as Foot Controller
or Breath Controller. If your keyboard has avolume control slider or aFoot Controller, try moving them
up to max position.
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The TX81Z has 5banks of 32 voices. Banks A-D contain factory preset voices.
(When the unit is shipped, bank "I" contains selected voices from bank A-D.)
Use the PARAMETER keys to select banks I, AfB, C, D. Use the DATA
ENTRY keys to select voices 1-32 in each bank.
TX81Z PRESET
VOICENAMES
BANK ABANK BBANK CBANK D
1GrandPiano 1Trumpet81Z 1NylonGuit 1Baad Breath
2Uprt Piano 2Full Brass 2Guitar #1 2Vocal Nuts
3Deep Grd 3FlugelHorn 3TwelveStrg 3KrstlChoir
4HonkeyTonk 4ChorusBras 4Funky Pick 4Metal imba
5Elec Grand 5French Horn 5All ThatJaz 5WaterGlass
6Fuzz Piano 6AtackBrass 6HeavyMetal 6BowedBel I
7SkoolPiano 7SpitBoneBC 7Old Banjo 7>>WOW( (
8Thump Pno 8Horns BC 8Zither 8Fuzzy Koto
9LoTine81Z 9MelloTenor 9ElecBass 19Spc Midiot
10 HiTine812 10 RaspAlto 10 SqncrBass 10 Gurgle
11 ElectroPno 11 Flute 11 SynFunkBas 11 Hole in 1
12 NewElectro 12 Pan Floot 12 ElecBass 212 Birds
13 DynomiteEP 13 Basson 13 AnalogBass 13 MalibuNite
14 DynoWurlie 14 Oboe 14 Jaco Bass 14 Helicopter
15 Wood Piano 15 Clarinet 15 Lately Bass 15 Flight Sim
16 Reed Piano 16 Harmonica 16 MonophBass 16 Brthbells
17 PercOrgan 17 DoubleBass 17 StadiumSol 17 Storm Wind
18 16842 F18 BowCello 18 TrumptSolo 18 Alarm Call
19 PumpOrgan 19 BoxCello 19 BCSexyPhon 19 Racing Car
20 <6 Tease> 20 SoloViolin 20 Lyrisyn 20 Whistling
21 Farcheeza 21 HiString 121 WarmSquare 21 Space Talk
22 Small Pipe 22 LowString 22 Sync Lead 22 Space Vibe
23 Big Church 23 Pizzicato 23 MellowSqar 23 Timpani
24 AnalogOrgn 24 Harp 24 Jazz Flute 24 FM Hi-Hats
25 Thin Clav 25 ReverbStrg 25 Heavy Lead 25 Bass Drum
26 EZ Clav 26 SynString 26 Java Jive 26 Tube Bells
27 Fuzz Clavi 27 Voices 27 Xylophone 27 Noise Shot
28 LiteHarpsi 28 HarmoPad 28 GreatVibes 28 Snare 1
29 RichHarpsi 29 FanfarTpts 29 Sitar 29 Snare 2
30 Celeste 30 HiString 230 Bell Pad 30 Hand Drum
31 BriteCelst 31 Perc Flute 31 PlasticHit 31 Synballs
32 Squeezebox 32 BreathOrgn 32 DigiAnnie 32 Efem Toms

HOW DOES THE 7X81ZWORK?
The TX81Z has two main modes. Each main mode has three "sub-modes'
Press twice, remains lit.
PLAY/
PERFORM
SINGLE <-
PLAY (Single)
Select and play any
voice using chords of
up to 8notes (p.1 1).
PLAY/
PERFORM PERFORMANCE
PLAY (Performance)
PLAY/
PERFORM
The TX81Z acts as up to
8independent instruments
as specified in the Performance
Memory that you select (p.35).
EDIT/
COMPARE
EDIT (Single)
Create your own voices
or modify an existing
voice (p. 12).
EDIT/
COMPARE
EDIT (Performance)
Change the settings of a
Performance Memory (p.37).
UTILITY
UTILITY (Single)
*Save and load data (p.28).
*Set microtone tables (p.31).
*Set program change table (p. 26).
*Set pan, delay and chord
effects (p.29).
*And other useful functions.
UTILITY
UTILITY (Performance)
*Set aPerformance to a
basic setting (p.42).
*And other useful functions.
Here are the main memory areas inside the TX81Z.
Voice Memory (p.11)
There are 5voice memory banks, each with 32 voices.
Banks A-D are preset, and cannot be changed. Bank
Iis for you to store your own voices in.
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Performance Memory (p. 35)
Each performance memory can set the TX81Z to act
as up to 8independent instruments, each controlled
on adifferent channel.
Effect Memory (p.29)
Each performance can use one of the three effects.
AmgnMode
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MkNou (0-8)
Vok* No. (101 D32I
HttitvsCh. (MS.omni)
Limit /L (C-2-GBI
Limit /H (C-2-G8I
.tune (-7- +7)
Note Shift (-24 -+24)
Voluirw (0-99)
Out ftw«n (off. I. a, 1Q)
LFO Select (off, 1,2,/ibi o«AmMicro Turn <»tect> |
Effict S»l«t
P*rformtnce nunc
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AO-chw
P.rWC
off/on
Effect 1{Delay)
Delay Time
Pitch Shift
Feedback
Effect Level
Effect 2(Pan)
Direction
Pan Speed
Effect 3(Chord)
Key on note Cc# DD# EFF# G G# AA#S
Chord note
Program Change Table (p.26)
Incoming program change messages can select any-
thing you want; voices or performance memories.
Microtune Tables (p. 31)
You can use non-standard scales. 11 scales are preset.
The Octave and Full Settings are user programmable.
1/8 Tone
Program Change Table
Incoming Selected
1B19
2PF24
3107
127 A32
!128 C14
1/4 Tone
User Full
C-2
:c#-2
G8
Vallotti &Young
Pure(major)
User Octave
C3
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B3
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FRONTIREAR PANEL
FRONT PANEL
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POWER
jwON/mOFF
MODE SELECT
STORE/
EG COPY UTILITY EDIT/
COMPARE PLA( PERFO
LCD
Atwo-row 16-character Liquid Crystal Display, back-lit for high visibility.
OPERATION GUIDE #'
Apull-out card lists the main operations of the TX81Z.
STORE/EG COPY
In PLAY/PERFORM mode, this is used to store voices or performances.
In SINGLE EDIT mode, it copies an Envelope setting from one operator to another.
UTILITY
This enters UTILITY mode, where you can save and load data, set up effects and microtonal scales, and
perform various other useful functions.
EDIT/COMPARE
In SINGLE mode, this enters SINGLE EDIT mode, and selects the edited voice or the original voice. The
blinking EDIT/COMPARE LED indicates that the original voice is selected, in PERFORMANCE mode, this
enters PERFORMANCE EDIT mode.
PLA Y/PERFORM
When already in PLAY mode, this selects SINGLE or PERFORMANCE mode. If you have been in UTILITY |
or EDIT, this will returns you to PLAY mode. The LED blinks to indicate an incoming note.
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CASSETTE OUT
MIDI
REAR PANEL
CASSETTE
Use the included cassette cable to connect this to adata cassette recorder for saving and loading TX81Z data.
MIDI THRU
All messages received at MIDI IN are re-transmitted unchanged from this terminal.
MIDI OUT
TX81Z bulk data can be sent from this terminal.
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PARAMETER DATA ENTRY MASTER VOLUME PHONES
oDEC INC oo CURSOR
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NO/OFF YES/ON CURSOR-
PARAMETER
In PLAY SINGLE mode, these select voice memory banks I, A, B, C, D.
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ln EDIT and UTILITY modes, they step through the parameters or jobs.
DATA ENTRY
In PLAY SINGLE mode, these select voices 1-32.
In PLAY PERFORMANCE mode, these select performances 1-24.
In EDIT and UTILITY modes, they are used to change settings or answer "No/Yes".
MASTER VOLUME/CURSOR
When the CURSOR LED is off, these keys control the master volume of the entire unit. When the CURSOR
LED is on, these keys move the blinking cursor.
CURSOR
This selects the function of the MASTER VOLUME/CURSOR keys.
PHONES
Ajack for standard stereo headphones. (The volume is controlled by MASTER VOLUME. See above.) Using
this jack will not affect the rear panel outputs. If output II is not plugged in, the phones will have amono sig-
nal of both outputs mixed.
MIDI IN
MIDI messages coming into this terminal will make the TX81Z produce sound, and TX81Z bulk data can also
be received here.
OUTPUT1,11
Sound produced by the TX81Z is sent from here to an external mixer or amp. If only output Iis used, it
will transmit the combined signal from both outputs.

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