Yamaha YC Series, Owner'S Manual

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Controls and Functions
YC61 Owner’s Manual
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g [TAP] button
Use this button to control the speed (tempo) when the
“Tempo Delay” type is selected. Tap this button three
times or more to change the tempo.
You can also change the “Tempo Delay Time” (page 45)
by turning the [RATE] knob while holding the [EXIT]
button.
The SPEAKER/AMP Section allows you to apply speaker
or amp-related Insertion Effect to either the Organ,
Key A, or Key B Section. The rotary speaker type
faithfully reproduces switching between slow and fast,
and the behavior when stopping.
h Section [ON/OFF] switch
For enabling (turning on) or disabling (turning off) the
SPEAKER/AMP Section. The lamp is lit up when effects
are applied.
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Effect type switchin g button
Alternates between the following effects. The lamp for
the selected effect lights.
NOTE
• If you have selected either the Rtr A or Rtr B type, you can
use the ROTARY SPEAKER [STOP]/[Slow Fast] button to
control the operation of the rotary speaker. You can also fine-
tune the status of the rotary speaker from [SETTINGS] button

“Sound”

“Rotary Speaker” (page 44).
• Rtr A and Rtr B use monaural input and stereo/monaural
output. Select whether to use stereo output or monaural
output from [SETTINGS] button

“Sound”

“Rotary
Speaker”

“Stereo/Mono.”
• Lead, Crunch, Double, and Case use stereo input and stereo
output.
j [DRIVE] knob
For adjusting the amount of distortion in the speaker/
amp sound. Turn this knob to the right to increase the
distortion.
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[TONE] knob
For adjusting the tone of the speaker/amp sound. When
the knob is in the center, the tone is flat. Turn to the
right to boost treble and cut bass. Turn to the left to
boost bass and cut treble.
l [Slow Fast] button
For switching the rotation speed of the rotary speaker.
Pressing the [Slow Fast] button while a type other than
Rtr A or Rtr B is selected automatically selects the Rtr A
type. In addition, pressing this button will automatically
turn the SPEAKER/AMP Section on even if the Section
itself is off.
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[STOP] button
For stopping the rotation of the rotary speaker. Pressing
and holding the button for a few seconds immediately
stops the rotary speaker, and resets the position.
n [ROTARY SPEAKER] lamp
This lamp gives you visual indication of the rotation
speed of the rotary speaker, by flashing in time with the
speed.
SPEAKER/AMP Section
Effect Description
Rtr A Standard rotary speaker for organ.
Rtr B Rotary speaker connected to a transistor
preamplifier with strong distortion.
Lead Guitar amp that features a bass of high sound
pressure, and a sharp treble.
Crunch Guitar amp that features a crunch sound.
Double Guitar amp that features a bright sound.
Case Speaker amp for a vintage electric piano.
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Controllers that can be used for switching the
Slow/Fast
The rotary speaker rotation speed switching function can
also be assigned to the following controllers.
• Bend Lever
• Modulation Lever
• FOOT CONTROLLER [1]
• FOOT CONTROLLER [2]
• FOOT SWITCH [SUSTAIN]
• FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE]
The function of the FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE]
can be set via the [MENU] button → “General” →
“Keyboard/Pedal” → “Foot Switch Assign” (page 38).
The function of the other controllers can be set via the
[SETTINGS] button → “Controllers” (page 49).