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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 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. 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.
Welcome to the MU10 Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MU10 Tone Generator! The MU10 is a sophisticated, yet highly compact MIDI tone generator, specially designed for use with computers and MIDI music systems. With the built-in host computer interface and MIDI terminals, the MU10 is ideal for any computer music system — from connection to a simple laptop to integration in a complete MIDI studio.
Unpacking Your MU10 package should include the items listed below. Make sure that you have them all. Also, write down the serial number of your MU10 in the box below, for future reference. MU10 Serial No.
Table of Contents Welcome to the MU10 .............................................................. 2 Unpacking .................................................................................... 3 How to Use This Manual ......................................................... 5 Precautions ................................................................................. 6 Panel Controls and Terminals ................................................ 8 The MU10 — What It Is and What It Can Do ............
How to Use This Manual You are probably eager to try out your new MU10 Tone Generator right away, rather than have to read through a lot of instructions before you can even get a sound out of it. However, to get the most out of your MU10, 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 MU10, how to avoid damaging it, and how to ensure long-term, reliable operation.
Precautions Your MU10 will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple rules given below: ■ LOCATION Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage. • Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window). • High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, outside, or in a car during the daytime). • Excessive humidity. • Excessive dust. • Strong vibration. ■ POWER SUPPLY Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument is not in use.
Precautions ■ TURN POWER OFF WHEN MAKING CONNECTIONS To avoid damage to the instrument and other devices to which it is connected, turn the power switches of all related devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting. ■ HANDLING AND TRANSPORT Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or other parts of the instrument. Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.
Panel Controls and Terminals Side Panel MIN VOLUME TONE GENERATOR MAX LINE OUT/ PHONES Top Panel e r A/D INPUT VOLUME POWER q GENERAL w q POWER lamp Lights when power is turned on. Also, flashes to indicate reception of MIDI Note On messages and System Exclusive data. Also, flashes slowly when battery power becomes too low for proper operation. w A/D INPUT VOLUME controls (1, 2) For control of the A/D INPUT audio level.
Panel Controls and Terminals Rear Panel A/D INPUT MIDI OUT IN HOST SELECT MIDI PC-2 PC-1 Mac t y u TO HOST DC IN POWER ON OFF i o !0 !1 t A/D INPUT jacks (1, 2) For connection of external audio sources, such as microphone, guitar, or CD player (mono 1/4” plug). When using only one input source, be sure to connect it to the A/D INPUT 1 jack. (See page 18.) y MIDI OUT terminal For connection to other MIDI devices, such as a MIDI keyboard or tone generator.
The MU10 — What It Is and What It Can Do What It Is The MU10 is a compact, highly portable MIDI tone generator, designed especially for use with computers and MIDI music systems. Specifically, it is a high-quality XG- and GM-compatible tone generator, with 676 Voices and 21 drum Voices (percussion sets). The tone generator can be played either from an external MIDI device (such as a keyboard or a sequencer) or a computer.
The MU10 — What It Is and What It Can Do What It Can Do Here are a few application ideas on how you can use the MU10. The list below is not comprehensive, but is meant to be a general guide to the possibilities and provide a starting point or springboard for your own creative ideas and explorations. ■ Using in a MIDI Music System Connect the MU10 to a computer with MIDI sequencing software, and you’ve got comprehensive music making power—for recording, composing, arranging, practicing, and editing.
Setting Up Your MU10 Setting Up the MU10 in Your Music System Whatever your system, you should follow the basic instructions in this section when setting up your MU10. Use the example illustrations as a general guide when making the connections with your own system. Power Supply Your MU10 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries.
Setting Up Your MU10 ■ Using Batteries To use the MU10 on battery power, remove the battery compartment cover (as shown at the right) and insert six 1.5V AA size (SUM-3, R-6 or equivalent) manganese or alkaline batteries in the battery compartment. Make sure to follow the polarity indications on the bottom case. Securely replace the battery compartment cover when finished installing the batteries.
Setting Up Your MU10 Connections In this section you’ll learn how to set up your MU10 with a computer or with another MIDI device. You’ll also learn how to connect the MU10 with audio equipment. ■ CAUTION ● Turn off all devices before making connections. Connecting With a Computer You can connect the MU10 with your computer in one of two ways: 1) direct (computer port — TO HOST terminal), or 2) via MIDI interface. ■ Direct Connection Whatever computer you use, the connections are basically the same.
Setting Up Your MU10 ● Macintosh Connect the TO HOST terminal of the MU10 to the Modem (or Printer) port of the computer with an optional Apple Macintosh peripheral cable (M0197), then set the HOST SELECT switch to Mac. Also, set the MIDI interface clock to 1 MHz. ● PC98 Connect the TO HOST terminal of the MU10 to the serial port of the PC98 computer with an optional 8-pin MINI DIN to 25pin D-SUB cable, then set the HOST SELECT switch to PC-1.
Setting Up Your MU10 ■ Connecting to a Computer With a MIDI Interface Connect the MIDI IN terminal of the MU10 with the MIDI OUT terminal on the MIDI interface as shown at the right, then set the HOST SELECT switch to MIDI. Serial port ■ NOTE ● If you are using a Macintosh computer, you may need to set the MIDI interface clock to an appropriate value. (Refer to the owner’s manual of your particular music software.
Setting Up Your MU10 Connecting to Audio Equipment In order to hear the sounds of the MU10, you must connect it to a set of stereo headphones or an amplifier/speaker system. Connect the headphones or audio cable to the stereo mini jack on the side panel. The particular cable that you use depends on your audio equipment. (In most cases this would be a stereo mini/dual RCA-pin cable or a stereo mini/stereo mini cable.
Using the A/D INPUT Function The MU10 also features an A/D INPUT function that allows you to connect two external audio sources — such as a microphone, guitar, or CD player — and mix those sources with the Voices of the MU10. For example, you could use this to sing or play a guitar or keyboard over backing tracks played with the MU10 Voices from a MIDI sequencer. With a MIDI keyboard connected to the MU10, you could plug in a CD player and play keyboard parts along with your favorite CDs.
Using the A/D INPUT Function ● Operation 1 Turn down all volume controls. Front Panel This includes the A/D INPUT VOLUME sliders on the top panel, and the VOLUME slider on the side panel, as well as volume controls on any connected equipment. A/D INPUT VOLUME Side Panel MIN VOLUME MAX 2 Connect the cable(s) from the external source(s) to the A/D INPUT jack(s). When using a single mono source, connect it to the A/D INPUT 1 jack, so that the A/D INPUT function is on.
Using the A/D INPUT Function ■ Changing the Input Gain Setting When the power is turned on, the A/D INPUTs are automatically set to receive mic level signals, such as a microphone or electric guitar. To use a keyboard or a CD player, you will need to change the setting from “mic” to “line.” This is done by sending the MU10 a specific MIDI System Exclusive message (usually from a sequencer). ● Operation 1 Connect a MIDI sequencer (or other MIDI device) to the TO HOST terminal or MIDI IN terminal.
MU10 Overview and Features This section covers the performance modes of the MU10 and describes in detail Voice- and Effectrelated controls and features. The MU10 has 32-note polyphony and is 16-Part multitimbral, which means it can play up to 16 different instrument Parts (one Part per each of the 16 MIDI channels), each Part having its own Voice. Up to 16 different Voices can be sounded simultaneously. The MU10 features both XG and TG300B performance modes. Normally the MU10 plays in XG mode.
MU10 Overview and Features ■ Maximum Polyphony ■ Element Reserve The MU10 can play a maximum of 32 notes polyphony at once. (When the A/D INPUT 1 jack or both the 1 and 2 jacks are connected, the A/D INPUT function is turned on and the maximum polyphony is reduced to 30.) However, the actual number of notes that will play at any given time is determined by the number of elements in use across the 16 Parts.
MU10 Overview and Features ■ Effect Types The MU10 features dozens of extremely versatile digital effects generated by Yamaha’s advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology— which add a completely new dimension to your MU10’s sound. There are three distinct effect types, or effect sections, each of which include a variety of individual effects. There are 11 Reverb type effects, 11 Chorus type effects, and 43 Variation type effects. For a complete list of effects, see the Effect Type List on page 50.
About MIDI ■ What is MIDI? MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which allows electronic musical instruments to “communicate” with each other, by sending and receiving compatible Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other types of MIDI data, or messages.
MIDI Data Format By sending various types of MIDI messages you can directly control and change the settings on the MU10. Please refer to the owner’s manual of your software and hardware for information about how to transmit MIDI messages to the MU10. If the Drum Setup parameter Rcv NOTE OFF (Table 1-6) = OFF, the Drum Part will ignore Key Off messages. If the Drum Setup parameter Rcv NOTE ON = OFF (Table 1-6), the Drum Part will ignore Key On messages. 1.
MIDI Data Format You can select the Voice banks with MSB and LSB numbers. MSB and LSB functions differently depending on the play mode. In XG mode, MSB numbers select Voice type (Normal Voice or Drum Voice), and LSB numbers select Voice banks. In TG300B mode, LSB is fixed, and MSB numbers select Voice banks.(See Voice Lists on page 42 – 49) A new bank selection will not become effective until the next Program Change message is received. Messages which control vibrato depth.
MIDI Data Format 1.2.13 Release Time 1.2.17 Effect1 Depth (Reverb Send Level) Messages which adjust the envelope release time set for each Voice. Messages which adjust the send level for the Reverb effect. CNTRL# 72 PARAMETER Release Time DATA RANGE 0...127 (0 : -64, 64 : +0, 127 : +63) The value set here is an offset value which will be added to or subtracted from the Voice data. 1.2.14 Attack Time Messages which adjust the envelope attack time set for each Voice.
MIDI Data Format The following NRPN numbers can be received.
MIDI Data Format Hold1 Portamento Sostenuto Soft Pedal Portamento Control RPN NRPN 0 (off) 0 (off) 0 (off) 0 (off) cancels the Portamento Source Key Number that was received. number not specified; internal data will not change. number not specified; internal data will not change. 1.2.23.3 All Notes Off Terminates all notes currently on for the specified channel. However, if Hold1 or Sostenuto is on, notes will continue sounding until these are turned off. 1.2.23.
MIDI Data Format 0ttttttt 11110111 or, 11110000 01111111 0xxxnnnn tt F7 Volume MSB End of Exclusive F0 7F xn 00000100 04 00000001 0sssssss 0ttttttt 11110111 01 ss tt F7 Exclusive status Universal Real Time Device Number, xxx=irrelevant Sub-ID #1=Device Control Message Sub-ID #2=Master Volume Volume LSB Volume MSB End of Exclusive When received, the Volume MSB will be effective for the System Parameter MASTER VOLUME (Table 1-2).
MIDI Data Format 11110000 01000011 0001nnnn 01001100 00000010 00000001 00001011 01000000 00000000 F0 43 1n 4C 02 01 0B 40 00 11110111 F7 Exclusive status YAMAHA ID Device Number XG Model ID Address High Address Mid Address Low Data (MSB) Data (LSB) Æ fixed at 00. End of Exclusive When this data is received, the MU10 will change the effect Dry/Wet balance of Stage 1 to 50% each.
