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N3X
Owner’s Manual
Basic Operations and More
To select the CFX Grand Voice:
Simply press [PIANO/VOICE].
To select a different Voice:
While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press [+] or [-].
Voice List
*VRM: Simulated string resonance sound with physical modeling when the damper pedal is pressed or keys
are pressed. Refer to page 26 for details.
Selecting a Voice
NOTE
To understand the characteristics of various
voices, listen to demo songs for each voice
(page 21).
Display
Voice name
Descriptions
VRM*
1
CFX Grand
Four-channel Voice featuring multi sampling of Yamaha’s
CFX flagship concert grand piano sound, with wide dynamic
range for maximum expressive control. It is suitable for play-
ing in any music genre and style. When headphones are
connected, this Voice is automatically changed to “Binaural
CFX Grand” (below).
Binaural CFX
Grand
Yamaha’s CFX flagship concert grand piano sound sampled
by Binaural Sampling, the method optimized for headphone
use. Listening this through headphones gives the impres-
sion of being immersed in the sound, as if it was actually
emanating from the piano. This Voice is selected automati-
cally when headphones are connected. Refer to page 18 for
details. (This Voice cannot be selected following the proce-
dure of “Selecting a Voice” instructions above.)
2
Bösendorfer
Imperial
The sound of the famed Vienna-made Bösendorfer flagship
grand piano, utilizing four-channel sampling. This Voice has
a rich and captivating sound, ideal for expressing the most
delicate and tender musical passages.
3
Bright Grand
Bright piano sound. Good for clear expression and “cutting
through” other instruments in an ensemble.
4
Bösendorfer Grand
The Bösendorfer grand piano sound with a lively attack and
brilliant presence.
5
Pop Grand
A bright, richly metallic sound ideal for pop music styles and
for playing in ensembles.
6
Stage E.Piano
The sound of an electric piano using hammerstruck metallic
“tines.” Soft tone when played lightly, and an aggressive tone
when played hard.
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7
DX E.Piano
An electronic piano sound produced by an FM synthesizer.
The tone will change as you vary your playing touch. Ideal
for popular music.
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8
Vintage E.Piano
A different type of electric piano sound than Stage E.piano.
Widely used in rock and popular music.
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9
Harpsichord 8’
The sound of the instrument frequently used in baroque
music. Variations in playing touch will not affect the volume,
and a characteristic sound will be heard when you release
the key.
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10
Harpsichord 8’+4’
A harpsichord with an added upper octave. Produces a more
brilliant sound. Variations in playing touch will not affect the
volume.
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Main Operations
