Introduction: The Novation Supernova II has a hidden menu where the Pitch Bend, Modulation Wheel, and Aftertouch response can be re-calibrated. If the wheels have been replaced due to damage or wear-and-tear they may have a different electrical range than the originals. This may cause them to not generate the full range of MIDI values, …
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Introduction: THIS TUTORIAL EXPLAINS HOW TO:1. Install the Non-Volatile SYEMB06 modules into the Yamaha TG5002. Send the Samples to the TG500 using MIDI Sample Dump3. Setup the Samples in a Waveform for use in a Voice. Thoughtful Clips has made a YouTube video based on this tutorial.You can view that video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiC1H3egu7o TG500 64 …
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Introduction: THIS TUTORIAL EXPLAINS HOW TO: 1. Install the Non-Volatile SYEMB06 modules into the Yamaha SY85. 2. Load samples into the SY85 from the Floppy Disk, or using MIDI Sample Dump 3. Setup the Samples in a Waveform for use in a Voice. Before starting the Tutorial please have a blank formatted 720KB floppy disk …
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Introduction: When handling and packaging PCB assemblies there is an invisible threat called ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). ESD occurs when a static charge has built up in a material or a person and that charge is released on to another object. Normally this is not a concern – if the charge is large enough you may …
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Introduction: Several of the Yamaha SY series are fitted with keyboards with Aftertouch capability. Aftertouch allows additional sound control by using finger pressure on the keyboard after the key(s) have been struck and held down. This pressure is translated into a ‘controller’ value that can be used to adjust Pitch / Modulation / Expression etc. …
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