Reference Manual
Reference
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Main Operation by Using the Buttons in the Remote mode
NOTE:
The Data Dial and [A] – [H] buttons are not available when using Digital Performer.
Other Functions
Velocity Meter
When the Velocity Meter is set to on in the Remote display of the Utility mode, the [COMMON], [PART SELECT] 1 – 4,
[PART ON/OFF], [ARP ON/OFF], [PART ARP], and [ARP HOLD] lamps will flash as a Velocity Meter according to the
velocity of the keyboard performance.
HID Device Function
The following keys will work as a USB HID device, in the same way as a computer keyboard.
Learning Function
When the mouse cursor position is at a parameter on the VST instrument in Cubase series Version 4.5 or later, operating
the Knob/Slider with holding the Knob Function/Slider Function button can assign the required parameter to the Knob/
Slider. Press the [STORE] button to save the setting to the current Control Template.
NOTE:
This function is not available depending on the particular software. For the most recent information, refer to the following URL:
http://www.yamahasynth.com/
About MIDI Ports
The S90 XS/S70 XS uses two MIDI ports to control DAW software. Each port handles the following messages:
Port 1
• MIDI messages of keyboard, Pitch Bend, and Modulation Wheel.
• Control Change messages via the Knobs when the Knob Out Select is set to “CC” in the Control Template.
• Program Change message when the PC Change Mode is set to “PC” or “PC + Remote” in the Remote display of the Utility mode.
Port 2
• Messages only for Remote Control via operation of the panel of the instrument.
• Remote messages via the Knobs when the Knob Out Select is set to “Remote” in the Control Template.
• Program Change message when the PC Change Mode is set to “Remote” or “PC + Remote” in the Remote display of the Utility mode.
• Communication with Cubase series software.
[SHIFT]
When operating the knob with holding this button, the value will be changed slowly.
OCTAVE [-]/[+]
Allows the pitch of the keyboard to be shifted down or up in octave steps.
TRANSPOSE [-]/[+]
Determines the amount in semitones by which the range of the keyboard is shifted up or down.
Slider Function
Shows the Slider Function on the display.
Slider 1 – 4
Controls the assigned parameter.
Knob Function (Upper/Lower)
Shows the Knob Function (Upper/Lower) on the display.
Function
Works as transport for the DAW software.
[UTILITY]
Shows the Remote display in the Utility mode.
[EXIT]
Goes back to the default display from the Remote display.
[STORE]
Stores the edited Control Template.
[DEC]/[INC]
Sends Program Change messages.
Data Dial
Changes the location of transport.
BANK SELECT [DEC]/[INC]
Changes Control Templates.
[MUTE]/[SOLO]
Mutes or solos the selected track in Cubase.
[A] – [H]
Works as Function Keys 1 – 8
Cursor [
U
]/[
D
]/[
L
]/[
R
]
Cursor Keys
[ENTER]
Enter Key
[EXIT]
Esc Key
Number [1] – [10]
Numeric Keys
Number [14]
. (period) Key
Number [15]
- Key
Number [16]
+ Key