Yamaha disklavier YMM Series - Manual (Page 6)

Chapter 1
Introduction
Welcome to the Disklavier Piano!
Thank you for purchasing the Disklavier piano!
The Disklavier is a fascinating instrument that integrates a classic Yamaha acoustic piano with innovative
electronics to suit your entertainment, educational, and creative needs, while retaining the tone, touch and
long-term value that have long made Yamaha pianos the world’s finest.
Versatile Playback Functions
Using an advanced system of fiber-optic sensors, the Disklavier ensures that even the most
demanding performance is played back faithfully. A variety of playback controls — volume, tempo,
transposition, repeat and seai'ch — offers exceptional flexibility for music study, accompaniment and
other activities. A built-in metronome is also provided. With L/R recorded music, you can listen to
one hand at a time or practice one hand while the Disklavier plays the other.
A vast libnuy of Yamaha PianoSoff '"' and PianoSoft-Plus™ disks offer world-class professional
peiformances that you can play back on your Disklavier.
Integral Recording Functions
Songs you play on the Disklavier can be recorded with great accuracy. Specially designed optical
key sensors register every aspect of the player’s performance. Songs can be recorded onto the
internal Memoiy Disk, which provides I MB of memory, or onto standard 3.5” 2DD or 2HD floppy
disks.
As left- and right-hand parts can be recorded either separately or together, you can record an inspired
performance or compose pieces for four hands and Ensemble songs as well.
Internal XG Tone Generator Features
A Yamaha XG tone generator gives you access to a full spectrum of instrumental accompaniment.
You can listen to fully orchestrated Ensemble songs or select from the variety of instrumental voices
available to create your own Ensemble song.
Compatible with Yamaha XG and General MIDI standards, the internal tone generator can deliver nearly
700 instrumental and percussion voices.
Music Editing & Utility Functions
The Disklavier supports both Standard MIDI File and E-SEQ format songs and disk types. For
compatibility, song formats and disk types can be converted. Other functions include versatile track
editing capabilities, plus formatting, copying, and titling disks.
Innovative External Interface
With a simple cable connection, you can play back and record songs using external MIDI devices,
such as synthesizers and sequencers. You can also connect your Disklavier directly to a personal
computer for a vm'iety of uses.
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Welcome to the Disklavier Piano!