Yamaha S-03SL, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha S03 Music Synthesizer. In order to get the most out of your new S03 and its
sophisticated functions, we suggest you read through this manual thoroughly. Also keep it in a safe, convenient place
so that you can regularly refer to it when necessary.
Package Contents
• PA-3C AC Adaptor *
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Since the PA-3C has the same specifications as the PA-3B, the PA-3C can be used as the AC adapter for any product
requiring the PA-3B.
• Owner’s Manual
• Data List
* May not be included in your area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Main Features
• Exceptionally high-quality dynamic Voices — including many sounds from Yamaha’s top-of-the-line S80 Music
Synthesizer (page 18).
• Wide variety of pro-quality digital effects (page 53).
• Category Search function for quickly calling up Voices in a desired instrument group (page 35).
• A total of 480 Normal Voices and 20 Drum Voices, all XG-compatible — in addition to Preset Voices and User
Voices (page 25).
• Comprehensive, detailed editing features for customizing your Voices (page 70).
• Convenient TO HOST terminal for direct, easy connection to computer — with just one cable (page 13).
GM System Level 1
“GM System Level 1” is a standard specification that defines the arrangement of voices in a tone generator and its MIDI
functionality, ensuring that data can be played back with substantially the same sounds on any GM-compatible tone
generator, regardless of its manufacturer or model. Tone generators and song data that meet the “GM System Level 1” bear
this GM logo.
XG
“XG” is a tone generator format that expands the voice arrangement of the “GM System Level 1” specification to meet the
ever-increasing demands of today’s computer peripheral environment, providing richer expressive power while maintaining
upward compatibility of data. “XG” greatly expands “GM System Level 1” by defining the ways in which voices are expanded
or edited and the structure and type of effects.
When commercially available song data bearing the XG logo is played back on a tone generator which bears the XG logo, you
will enjoy a full musical experience that includes unlimited expansion voices and effect functions.