I c o n s
Special icons indicate at a glance the major features available on each instrument. The glossary
below explains what each icon stands for.
XG
Yamaha XG MIDI extends GM
voice selection, expression and
control.
64-Note Polyphony
Up to 64 notes can be
reproduced simultaneously for
intricate musical
arrangements.
XF
Lyric & Chord information can
be displayed! XF is a new file
format that expands upon the
capabilities of the Standard
MIDI File.
Song Lyric Display
See the words to the songs
being played on your
keyboard (with lyric-encoded
recordings).
DSP
Digital Signal Processing
enhances sound quality with
sophisticated digital effects.
Multi Effector
Use multiple effects in
combination to expand your
sonic range.
Style File
This versatile accompaniment
format lets you add even more
styles from floppy disk.
To Host Port
Built-in computer interface
allows easy connection to PC
or Macintosh computers.
Modulation Wheel
Give modulation to the notes
as you play with fingertip
expressive control.
Digital Equalizer
Control over individual
frequency ranges lets you
customize the sound.
16-Track Sequencer
Record and play music with up
to 16 tracks of lushly layered
sound.
Stereo
Stereo sound adds realistic
character and spatial depth.
Groove & Dynamics
Vary the accompaniment as you
play with wide-ranging custom
control.
Pitch Bend Wheel
Give bend to the notes as you
play fingertip.
DOC Compatibility
Access the vast library of music
available in the Yamaha Disk
Orchestra Collection.
AWM
Yamaha Advanced Wave
Memory technology delivers
amazingly realistic sound.
FM
FM tone generation uses digital
sine wave generators to
synthesize complex
instrumental and electronic
sounds.
GM
With General MIDI
compatibility, song data always
plays the correct sounds.
MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital
Interface lets electronic
musical instruments work
together.
PCM
Pulse-Code Modulation which
is the same digital sampling
technology used in the
prodution of music CDs.
6-Track Recorder
Compose your own songs by
overdubbing chords and
melodies. One track can be used to record an accompaniment
style.
One Touch Setting
This function automatically
configures keyboard
parameters, such as voice selection and tempo, to optimally
match the selected music style.
Organ Variation
Switch back and forth between
two types of organ
tones—normal and effected—simply by pressing a button.
Reverb
Add the ambience of a variety
of different-sized rooms and
halls to your music for an extra dimension of richness.
2-Way Speaker System
Separate tweeters deliver high
frequency sounds with clarity
and precision for more lifelike instrument voices.
Bass Boost System
A special port on each
speaker adds powerful impact to bass sound reproduction.
Easy Navigator
An on-screen navigator makes
even advanced functions easy
by taking you step-by-step through the settings of various
features and functions.
Portable Grand
Instantly reset the entire instrument for
optimum piano play.
Sweet Voice
Yamaha’s exclusive Sweet Voice is so natural
it’s almost indistinguishable from the real
thing.
Built-In FDD
The internal floppy disk drive gives you
unlimited storage capacity.
Vocal Harmony for XG
Add harmony parts to anything you sing
with the Vocal Harmony function, and
powerfully enhance your vocal
performances.
Stereo Sampled Piano
This amazingly rich and authentic
voice uses stereo recordings
(samples) of an actual grand piano for stunningly natural sound.
Touch Response
Your playing can be as
expressive as on an acoustic instrument.
Disklavier
(Compatible with Disklavier
software.)
Disklavier is the integration of advanced electronics into
traditional upright and grand pianos to create a variety of
versatile new digital/acoustic hybrids.
Dynamic Filter
Dynamically controls the
timbre or tone of a voice
according to your playing strength — just like a real acoustic
instrument!
DJ Mode
One press of the DJ button
calls up a full arsenal of contemporary dance voices and style
patterns, as well as a special DJ songs and games.
Yamaha Education
Suite 2™ (Y.E.S. 2)
A unique set of tutorial
functions makes it easy for anyone to learn to play the keyboard.
Seven types of lesson are available as well as a convenient chord
dictionary.
Pianist Style
Piano-only styles with full left hand
accompaniment even using single-finger chords.
