Yamaha WX5, Owner'S Manual

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Main WX5 Features
Realistic wind-instrument type response and playability
offers unprecedented expressive control.
A 16-key layout similar to the standard saxophone lay-
out, and a choice of four fingering modes, make the WX5
easily accessible to most wind players. Beginners can
select the fingering mode that they find easiest to play.
With a WX5, a tone generator, and a pair of headphones,
you can play anytime, anywhere, without worrying about
disturbing neighbors.
Dedicated connector and cable provides direct connec-
tion to Yamaha WX-series tone generators such as the
VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator.
Built-in MIDI output connector means the WX5 can be
directly connected to any standard MIDI tone generator
or synthesizer without the need for an external MIDI in-
terface.
High-resolution wind sensor achieves precise breath re-
sponse for smooth, natural velocity/volume control. 5 sen-
sitivity settings provide optimum response for all players.
Responsive lip sensor allows lip control of pitch and other
parameters when used with the reed (saxophone type)
mouthpiece.
Thumb-controlled pitch-bend wheel allows convenient
pitch bend control when either the reed (saxophone type)
or recorder type mouthpiece is used.
Octave keys allow pitch to be shifted over a
±
3-octave
range.
MIDI program change transmission means that voices
can be switched directly from the WX5.
Four key-hold button modes - normal, follow, portamento,
and sustain - provide a range of expressive control op-
tions.
Built-in LED display facilitates lip-zero adjustment.
Stable, precise response eliminates false triggering and
transient tones.
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Packing List
After opening the WX5 package, make sure that it includes all of the items listed below.
Mouthpiece Cap (attached)
* Remove the mouthpiece cap before
playing the WX5.
WX5
Mouthpiece (attached)
Reed (saxophone) type.
Owner’s Manual
Mouthpiece
No reed (recorder) type.
WX Cable
Recorder Cream
Strap
Soft Case
The illustrations in this owner’s manual are for instructional pur-
poses only, and may be different from the ones on your instrument.