Yamaha SY55 User manual

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SY55 Music Synthesizer
Operating Manual

Congratulations!
Your YAMAHA SY55 Music Synthesizer features a breakthrough voice architecture
that allows extensive sample layering and programmable dynamic timbre variation. With
the SY55, individual sampled "waves" — either those pre-programmed in ROM or others
available via plug-in waveform cards — are building blocks that you arrange and process
with a sophisticated dynamic filter system to create sound that's a perfect match for your
music. You alsohave pitch envelope generators, amplitude envelope generators, a range of
34programmable effects, real-time sound control viaa range ofcontrollers, and a wealth
of other ways to customize your sound. Add to allthis a sophisticated 8-track sequencer,
and you have a complete musicproduction workstation aswell asan outstanding perform-
ance tool.
The SY55is one digital synthesizer that puts samples in their proper place. Ratherthan
rigid sounds that limit the musical outcome, the SY55's samples are flexible tools that the
musician can shape, color and combine to create an original world of sound.
MAIN FEATURES
Second-generation 16-bit AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory) technology for superior sound.
Versatile 1,2, or 4-element voice architecture and complex envelope generators forextensive sample
layering capability.
Sophisticated dynamic filter system offersunlimited real-time timbre variation.
74waveform samples in ROM.
64 preset voices in ROM.
64-voice internal RAM memory.
External waveform and voice card slots.
Multi-play mode allows independent control of up to 16voices.
16memory locations formulti-play setups.
Drum voices allow 61 different drumand other waveforms to be assigned to differentkeys.
Sophisticated built-in 8-track sequencer takes full advantage of the multi-play mode and drum-setvoices.
Velocity switching forexpressive power.
Extensive voice editing functions.
Keyboard initial and after touch response.
Arange of controllers: pitch wheel, modulationwheel, continuous slider, breathcontroller jack,foot
volume jack,sustain switch jack.
34high-quality programmabledigital effects builtin.
Stereo output.

Contents
PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................2
HOW TO USE THIS OPERATION MANUAL ..............................3
THE CONTROLS & CONNECTORS .....................................4
TUTORIALS ........................................................... 10 *
1. SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM .......................................... 11
2. SELECTING AND PLAYING VOICES ...................................13
3. THE MULTI PLAY MODE .............................................. 19
4. RECORDING & PLAYBACK WITH THE SEQUENCER .................... 27
5.EDITING VOICES .....................................................35
REFERENCE
VOICE EDIT MODE ....................................................50 *
DRUM EDIT MODE ..................................................... 92 *
MULTI EDIT MODE ....................................................104*
SEQUENCER MODE ....................................................116 *
UTILITY MODE ....................................................... 130 *
ERROR MESSAGES ................................................ 144
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................... 147
INDEX ................................................................ 148
*Seethese pages for local tables of contents.
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PRECAUTIONS (PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING!!)
1. Avoid Excessive Heat, Humidity, Dust and Vibration
Keep the unitaway fromlocations where it is likely to be exposed to high
temperatures or humidity— such as near radiators, stoves, etc. Also avoid
locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibrationwhich
could cause mechanical damage.
2.Avoid Physical Shocks
Strong physical shocks to the unitcan cause damage. Handle it withcare.
3. Do Not Open The Case Or Attempt RepairsOr Modifications Yourself
This productcontains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all maintenanceto
qualified YAMAHA service personnel. Opening the case and/or tampering
with the internal circuitry will void the warranty.
4.Make Sure Power IsOff Before MakingOr RemovingConnections
Always turnthe power OFFprior to connecting or disconnecting cables.
5. Handle Cables Carefully
Always plug and unplug cables — including the AC cord — by gripping
the connector, not the cord.
6. Clean Witha Soft Dry Cloth
Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the unit.Wipe clean
witha soft,drycloth.
7. Always Use the Correct Power Supply
The power requirements forthe SY55 are clearly markedon the rear
panel. Make sure the specified mainsvoltage matches the voltage in yourarea
before using the unit!
8. ElectricalInterference
Since the SY55 contains digitalcircuitry,itmaycauseinterference and
noise if placed too close to TV sets, radios or similarequipment. If such a
problem does occur, move the SY55 furtheraway from the affected equip-
ment.
9. Memory Backup
The SY55 contains a special long-lifebattery thatretains the contents of
its internal RAM memoryeven when the power is turnedOFF.The backup
battery should last for approximately 5 years. When the batteryvoltage drops
toa level thatis too low to maintainthe memory contents, the following
message will appear on the SY55 display when the poweris turnedON:
If thisdisplayappears, have the backupbatteryreplaced byqualified
YAMAHA service personnel. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE
BACKUP BATTERY YOURSELF!
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HOW TOUSE THIS OPERATIONAL MANUAL
This operation manualis broadlydividedinto two main sections — TU-
TORIALS and REFERENCE.
What's IntheThe TUTORIALS section contains fiveseparate tutorials thattake you
TUTORIALS
Section step-by-step through the mainprocedures you will need to knowto become
familiarwithyourSY55:
1.SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM [Page11]
Basic system connections.
2. SELECTING AND PLAYING VOICES [Page 13]
Selecting and playing voices from the PRESET, INTERNAL and
CARD voice banks.
3.THE MULTI PLAY MODE [Page 19]
Creating multi-voice setups foruse with the SY55 sequencer.
4. RECORDING & PLAYBACK WITH THE SEQUENCER [Page 27]
Using the SY55's internal sequencer to record and play back your
originalcompositions.
5.EDITING VOICES [Page 35]
The basic informationyou need to know about the AWM2 tone
generation system in order to editvoices quicklyand efficiently,
and general procedure forediting and creatingnew voices.
We recommend that you gothroughthe tutorialsin sequence while ac-
tuallycarryingoutthe procedures on yourSY55. Once you'vegone through
the entire TUTORIALS section in thisway,you should be familiarenough
withthe SY55 to need only the REFERENCE section infuture.
What'sIntheThe REFERENCE section is the "nuts and bolts" section of the manual,
REFERENCE
Section individuallydescribing each of the SY55's manyfunctionsor "jobs" in
detail. The REFERENCE section is dividedintofivesub-sections, each
describingthe variousjobs withina particularSY55 mode.
1.VOICE EDIT MODE [Page 50]
2. DRUM EDIT MODE [Page 92]
3.MULTI EDIT MODE [Page 104]
4. SEQUENCER MODE [Page 118]
5.UTILITY MODE [Page 130]
Once you havebecome completely familiarwiththe waythe SY55
worksby going throughthe TUTORIALS section, you should onlyneed to
referto the REFERENCE section from timeto timeto get detailson jobs
you'veneverusedbefore,orrefresh yourmemoryaboutjobsthatyou don't
use veryoften.
Each sub-sectionortheREFERENCE sectionhas itsown table of con-
tents,so youshouldbe able to locateany particularjobquicklyand easily.
Functionsandreferences can also be locatedbyreferringto theINDEXat
theback ofthemanual.
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THE CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
FRONT PANEL
KeyboardThe SY55 keyboard is both velocity and after-touch sensitive forbroad
expressive control.
[PITCH] Wheel This self-cenetering pitch bend wheel allows smooth upwardand down-
ward pitch bends.
[MODULATION] Wheel Can be assigned to apply pitch modulation,amplitude modulation,cutoff
modulation,envelope generator bias,and other effects.
MASTER VOLUME Adjuststhe volumeof the sound delivered viathe rear-panel OUTPUT
Control and PHONES jack.
[SEQUENCER] Keys Control the record, play and measureselection functions of the internal
&Indicator sequencer.
[INTERNAL], [CARD] Select the databank — internal,card or preset — from whichvoicesor
and [PRESET] Keys multi-playsetups will be selected.
[VOICE] Key & IndicatorSelects the normalvoice playmodeinwhichany of the SY55's preset,
internalor card voices can be played viathekeyboardoran externalcontrol-
ler connected to the MIDI IN connector.
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[MULTI] Key & Indicator Selects the multi-play mode in which up to 16voices can be controlled on
16differentMIDI channels viathe SY55's internal sequencer or an external
MIDIsequencer.
[SEQ]Key & Indicator Selects the sequencer modein which 8 independent tracks can be recorded
and played back usingthe variousinstrumentsin one of the SY55 multi-play
setups.
[EDIT/COMPARE] Key Activates the voice editmode when a voice between 1 and 62 is selected,
&Indicator the drumedit modewhen voice number63 or 64 is selected, themulti-play
editmode if the multi-playmode is selected, or the sequencer editmodeif the
sequencer mode is selected. Also activates the compare functionin certain
edit modes, allowing quick comparison of the originaland edited voice or
multi-playsetup.
[UTILITY] Key Accesses the SY55 utilityfunctionsincludingMIDI parameters,master
tuning,transposition,overall velocitycurveselection, effecton/offswitching,
memorycard formattingand save/load operations.
[STORE/COPY] Key Used to store edited datato an internalor card memorylocation. Also
selects several handydatacopy functionsin the SY55 editmodes.
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Liquid Crystal Display This 16-character x 2-line backlit liquid crystal display panel shows the
Panel selected voice or multi-play setup namein the voice or multi-play modes, as
well as jobnames and parameters in the sequencer, utility,and edit modes.
[DATA ENTRY] Control The [DATA ENTRY] control is the fastest way to select a value or item
from a large range when editing.
[-1/NO]and [+1/YES] Select voices and multi-play setups, and are used to edit parameter values
Keys in any of the SY55edit modes. Either key can be pressed brieflyforsingle
stepping in the specified direction, or held forcontinuousscrolling. These
keys are also used to answer the "Sure?" confirmation prompt when saving or
initializing data.
Cursor Keys Move the screen cursor from parameter to parameter inmany of the SY55
editing functions.
and
These keys are used primarilyto selectthe variousfunctionscreens in the
SY55 voice, multi-play, drum,and sequencer editing modes, as well asin the
utility mode.
[PAGE and
[PAGE Keys
[JOB] Key Allows fast,direct access to any ofthe SY55 voice, drum,multi-play, and
sequencer editing jobs.
[SELECT] Key Allows selection of voice elements and filters duringvoice editing, or
track record and muteassignments in the sequencer mode.
Numeric Keys The SY55numerickeys allow direct selection of voices or multi-play
setups, editing jobs and parameter values. These keys also functionas track
and note-length selectors in the sequencer mode.
[ENTER] and [EXIT] The [ENTER] key is used to enter job subsets whileediting,initiatedata
Keys save and initializeoperations, start demo playback, etc. The [EXIT] allows
you to immediatelyexit from editingjobsubsets, exit from any editingor
utilitymode,stop demo playback, etc.
DATA and WAVEFORM The DATA card slot accepts YAMAHA MCD64 or MCD32 Memory
Card Slots Cards for storage and retrieval of SY55 voices, multi-play setups and system
data.
The WAVEFORM card slot accepts pre-programmed waveform cards —
i.e. cards containing sets ofsampled waveforms for use in SY55voices.
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TUTORIALS SECTION

Contents
1. SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM ......................................... 11
Connections ............................................................. 11
Power-on Procedure
...................................................... 11
Enjoy the Demos
......................................................... 12
2. SELECTINGAND PLAYING VOICES ............................... 13
The PRESET, INTERNAL and CARD Voice Banks ........................... 13
Selecting the VOICE PLAY Mode, a Voice Bank,
and Voice ................... 16
Voice Numbers
63 and 64are Drum-set Voices ............................... 18
3. THE MULTI PLAYMODE .............................................. 19
MULTI PLAY Setups ..................................................... 19
MULTI PLAY Mode, Bank
and Setup Selection ............................... 20
MULTI PLAY Polyphony and Dynamic Note Allocation .......................20
Checking and ModifyingMULTI PLAY Voice Assignments ....................20
Creating an Original MULTI PLAY Setup
................................... 22
Storing an EditedMULTI PLAY Setup ...................................... 25
Conclusion ..............................................................26
4. RECORDING & PLAYBACK WITH THE SEQUENCER ............. 27
The Sequencer/Multi-Play Interface.........................................27
RealtimeRecoding: Replace & Overdub.....................................28
Step Recording .................................................................31
Playback................................................................34
Conclusion .............................................................. 34
5. EDITING VOICES .....................................................35
SY55 VoicingBasics ......................................................35
The SY55 Voice Parameter Chart ...........................................38
Programmingthe "VeloChorus" Voice .......................................41
Storing an Edited Voice ...................................................46
Conclusion..............................................................47
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TUTORIALS
1.SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM
ConnectionsAssuming thatyou will not be usingthe SY55 withother MIDI devicesfor
the timebeing, yoursystem should be set up as shown below.
CAUTION!!: Make sure that both the SY55and yoursound system are turned
OFF when makingconnections.
If youdo connect the SY55 to other MIDI devices, be sure to usehigh-
quality MIDI cables of not longer thanabout 15meters.
Power-on Procedure
1.Make sure thatboth yoursound system'svolumecontrol and the SY55
[MASTER VOLUME] control are turnedalmost allthe waydown prior to
turningpower on.
2. Turn on the SY55.
3.Turn on the sound system.
4.Carefullyadjust the SY55[MASTER VOLUME] control and yoursound
system's volumecontrol while playing one of the voices (see "SELECT-
I
NG AND PLAYING VOICE S on page 13 ).
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Enjoy the Demos TheSY55is programmed with three demo tunes that you might enjoy lis-
tening to after setting upyour system. Take a short break and enjoy the
demos:
1.Press and then releasethe SEQUENCER
time.
and
keys atthe same
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2. Press the [ENTER] key to start demo playback.
3.Press the [EXIT] key when you want to stop demo playback. Pressing
[EXIT] a second time returns you to the mode the SY55was in prior to the
demo playback mode.

TUTORIALS
2. SELECTING AND PLAYING VOICES
The PRESET, INTERNAL Here's a globalview of theSY55 system:
and CARD VoiceBanks
Please note that the voices played bythe SY55 can come from three differ-
ent sources: the PRESET voice bank, the INTERNAL voice bank, or a CARD
voice bank:
PRESET
The PRESET voice bank contains 64pre-programmed voices in ROM
(Read Only Memory) that cannot be overwritten or changed in any
way. The PRESET voice bank isrepresented on the display by the
letter "P".
INTERNAL
The INTERNAL voice bank is a RAM (Random Access Memory) area
into which you can store up to 64voices that you create or load from
an external memory card. The INTERNAL voice bank is represented
on the display by the letter "I".
CARD
The CARD memory bank isa YAMAHA MCD64 or MCD32 Memory
Card (or pre-programmed voice card) plugged into the SY55 DATA
card slot on the front panel. Memory cards are convenient for external
storage and transportation of voices thatyou or others create. You can
also store sets of related voices on different memory cards. An MCD32
Memory Card allows storage of upto 64voices. An MCD64 Memory
Card holds two banks of 64 voices each — a total of 128voices per
card. The CARD voice bank is represented on the display by the letter
"C"(the second bank of MCD64 cards is represented by a reversed
"C").
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Any voice in any of these voice banks can be selected and played while
the SY55 is in the VOICE PLAY mode.
PRESET VOICE LIST
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
EL*
1
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
4
4
2
4
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
4
Name
Piano
Voyager
Pro55Brass
Elektrodes
Zuratustra
DawnChorus
GX Dream
GrooveKing
DistGuitar
ZenAirBell
FullString
JazzMan
ClassPiano
Rock Piano
DX E.Piano
Hard EP
Cry Clav
FunkyClav
Deep Organ
Warm Organ
Trumpet
Slab Brass
No.
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
EL
4
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Name
Big Band
Orch Brass
SynthBrass
Flule
Saxophone
FolkGuitar
12String
MuteGuitar
SingleCoil
Pick Bass
ThumbBass
SynBadBass
VCO Bass
Violin
ChamberStr
VCF String
NovaQuire
Vibraphone
Takerimba
Gloken
DigiBell
Oriental
No.
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
EL
2
2
2
4
4
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
4
2
4
2
(61)
(61)
Name
VCO Lead
Spirit VCF
OZ Lead
Get Lucky
GammaBand
Metal Reed
Modomatic
DataStream
Mystichoir
St.Michael
Scatter
Triton
Amazon
SatinGlass
BrassChime
Piano Mist
Xanadu
WdBass Duo
DrumSet 1
Drum Set 2
*EL=Number ofelements sec page 35.
No. Name Comments
P01Piano Orthodox acoustic piano.
P02 Voyager Choir with "sizzle." Play long chords.
P03 Pro55Brass Fat analog brass pad.
P04 Elektrodes Mellow electric piano.
P05 ZaratustraBig orchestra. Brass volumeon MW.
P06 DawnChorusBreathychoir. MW fades outbreath.
P07 GX Dream A punchyvoice reminiscentof theYAMAHA GX1.
P08 GrooveKingClassic funky,resonant synthvoice.
P09 DistGuitarHeavy guitar.Slow fade to feedback.
P10 ZenAirBellPercussive bell/gong combination.
P11FullStringLighttouchfor small,heavy forlarge stringsection.
P12 JazzManSplitwood bass and trumpet.MW swaps horns.
P13ClassPiano Classical Grand Piano
P14 RockPiano Fat piano. Perfect forchord work.
P15 DX E.Piano Electronic piano.
P16Hard EP Electric piano withsharp attack and hard tone.
P17Cry Clav Automatic"wah" clav withresonant attack.
P18 Funky Clav Fat, funkyclav.
P1 9 Deep Organ Rock Organ
P20 WarmOrgan Full,rich organ withrotatingspeaker effect.
P21 TrumpetSolo trumpet.
P22 Stab BrassThinpop brass section.
P23 Big Band Bigunisonhorn section. Playinoctaves.MW fades to solo
trumpet.
P24 OrchBrass Bigclassicalbrass section withpan.
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TUTORIALS
P25 SynthBrassPowerful synth brass pad.
P26 Flute Breathy when played hard.
P27 Saxophone Solo sax withlots ofpresence.
P28 FolkGuitar Steel-string acoustic folk guitar.
P29 12String Full 12-stringguitar.
P30 MuteGuitarMuted electric guitar.
P31 SingleCoil Single-coil electric guitar pickup.
P32 Pick Bass Punchy picked bass.
P33 ThumbBass Play hard for slap bass sound.
P34 SynBadBass Funky synth bass.
P35 VCOBass Fat analog bass.
P36 Violin Soloviolin withafter-touch vibrato.
P37 ChamberStr Small violin section.
P38 VCF String Analog synthstrings. Brightness on MW.
P39 Nova Quire Choir witha uniqueattack.
P40 VibraphoneTraditional vibrophone withtremolo onMW.
P41 Takerimba Bamboo marimba. Brightness on MW.
P42 Glocken Glockenspiel. Brightness onMW.
P43 DigiBell Spacious synth bell.
P44 Oriental Oriental orchestra. Light touch for string section only.
P45 VCO Lead Analog sawtooth lead voice.
P46 Spirit VCF Analog synth withbig, slow filter sweep.
P47 OZLead Soft synthlead.
P48 Get Lucky Fat square-wave synthsound withdetune on MW.
P49 Gamma Band Oriental percussion ensemble. MW fades in metal drums
and bells.
P50 Metal Reed Harmonica or accordion withafter-touch pitch bend.
P51Modomatic Choir withbig MW filtersweep.
P52 DataStream Best withlong notes.
P53 Mystichoir Play long chords for shiftingnotes.
P54 St.Michael Choir withbells on release.
P55 Scatter Voice on staccato notes, filtered synthon long tones.
P56 Triton Best withlong chords.
P57 Amazon Wide touchrange.
P58 SatinGlass Metallic, spacious synthvoice.
P59 BrassChime Filtered brass withchimes.
P60 Piano Mist Piano bell. MW fades to staccato filtered voice.
P61 XanaduSolomulti-tunedflute.
P62 WdBass Duo Split wood bass and piano.
P63 Drum Set 1 Drum set includingbass and sound effects.
P64 DrumSet 2 Drumset includingbass and sound effects.
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No. Name Comments

Selectingthe VOICE1.Ifthe VOICE PLAY mode is not already selected— as indicated by a lit
PLAY
Mode, a Voice [VOICE] key LED and "VOICE PLAY" across the top of the LCD — press
Bank, and Voice the [VOICE] key to select it.
2. The [INTERNAL], [CARD] and [PRESET]keys areused to selectthedesired
voice bank. If no memory card is inserted in the DATA slot, pressing the
[CARD] key has no effect.
Ifa 2-bank memory card such asan MCD64 is inserted into the DATA
slotand both banks of the card are properly formatted ("REFERENCE"
section, page 138),pressing the [CARD] key alternately selectsbank 1 (in-
dicated by "C"on the display) or bank 2 ("C"on the display).
3.The [-1/NO]and [+1/YES]keys can be used to selectthe desired voice
within the current bank. Holding the [-1/NO]and [+1/YES]causes continu-
ous scrolling in the specified direction.
Any voice can alsobe directly selected by inputting its number via the
numeric keys and then pressing [ENTER].The entered number will flash
on the display until the [ENTER]key is pressed, indicating that a new
voice number has been selected but the voice has not yet been recalled.
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TUTORIALS
Special technique: If you press the [SELECT/HOLD] key whilein the
voice play mode, "Hold" will appear in the upperright-handcomer of the
display.This function"holds" the current tens digitof the voice number
sothatpressing a numerickey changes only the ones digit,directly calling
the corresponding voice withoutthe need to press the [ENTER] key. If,for
example, the [SELECT/HOLD] key is pressed while a voice in the thirtiesis
selected, then pressing numeric key [1]will immediatelyselect voice
number 31,the [5]key will immediately callvoice number 35,etc. The
hold mode can be released by pressing the [SELECT/HOLD] key a second
time.
4. Play the selected voice viathe SY55 keyboard.
If youdon'tget any sound at this point:
Make sureyour sound system is turnedON and the volumeisturned
upto a reasonable level.
Make sure thatthe SY55 MASTER VOLUME control is turnedupto a
reasonable level.
Check all connections.
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