Yamaha CS2x - Manual (Page 25)

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Performance Play
After selecting a performance, you’re ready to start playing the
CS2x! As you do, you’ll want to try out the various control and
other features available in Performance mode. Let’s continue with
our step-by-step tour.
Octave Shift Function
The CS2x’s Octave Shift function is an easy way to transpose the
octave of the Performance up or down by a maximum ±3
octaves. Here’s how:
1. To transpose the octave up, hold [SHIFT] and press OCTAVE
[+] once or more.
2. To transpose the octave down, hold [SHIFT] and press
OCTAVE [-] once or more.
n The transpose value will also be reflected in the Utility
mode’s KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE function. Note that since
the maximum is ±3 octaves, when you raise or lower the
keyboard transposition in semitones the full three octaves
cannot be achieved by the Octave Shift function.
PITCH And MODULATION Wheels
As you play, you can use the PITCH wheel to bend the pitch up
and down, and the MODULATION wheel to apply varying
degrees of modulation to the tone.
■ Using The PITCH Wheel
By rolling the PITCH wheel forward and back you can bend the
pitch of the tone by the amount as determined by the P BEND
RANGE parameter setting in the panel edit matrix (page 45).
PITCH
Bends the
pitch up
Bends the
pitch down
ARPEGGIO HOLD SHIFT
OCTAVE PART/LAYER/
+
PRESET USER
PROGRAM
+
Indicates
transposition
of two
octaves up
Transposes the octave up while holding [SHIFT]
■ Using The MODULATION Wheel
By rolling the MODULATION wheel forward and back you can
apply as much modulation to the tone as you want. The type of
modulation which can be applied is determined by the three MW
parameter settings in the panel edit matrix (page 46).
n You can also use the MODULATION wheel for controlling
volume, pan and others (page 64), as well as for SCENE
CONTROL, or morphing (page 26).
Scenes And SCENE CONTROL Function
Each Preset and User Performance has two Scene memories
which are in essence “snapshots” of SOUND CONTROL knob
positions (page 26). This gives you two additional sound textures
available at the touch of a button! What’s more, you can activate
the SCENE CONTROL function which lets you “morph” the
sound of one Scene into the sound of the other.
■ Scene Selection
To select Scene 1, press the [SCENE 1] button.
To select Scene 2, press the [SCENE 2] button.
A red LED will light beside the currently selected Scene. To de-
select the Scene, press the [SCENE] button again.
2
MW/FC
1
SCENE
Applies maximum modulation
Applies no modulation
MODULATION
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