Yamaha Disklavier Recording Ensemble Songs Chapter

This chapter describes how to record an Ensemble song.


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Brand
Yamaha
Category
Musical instruments
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
80
File format
PDF
File size
4.3 MB
Published
12 June, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

This document details the process of recording Ensemble songs, which can consist of up to 16 individually recorded tracks including two piano parts and accompanying instruments. Users can record these songs onto a Memory Disk or floppy disk, though recording to a CD is not supported. The guide explains how to select tracks, assign voices, and adjust volume levels for each part.

What's inside

  • Ensemble Songs
  • Recording Ensemble Tracks
  • Overdubbing a Track
  • Quantizing Notes
  • Editing Tracks
  • Editing a Track's Voice & Volume
  • Track Voice Parameters
  • Song Display

Specifications

Max Piano PartsTwo (left and right)
Max Accompanying Tracks (SMF)14
Max Accompanying Tracks (E-SEQ)13
Total Tracks16
Volume Range0 to 127
Voice Range1 to 128
Quantize Valuesoff, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16

Frequently asked questions

Can I record Ensemble songs to a CD?

No, you cannot record songs to a CD.

How many tracks can an Ensemble song have?

An SMF format song can have up to 16 tracks, while an E-SEQ song can have up to 15 tracks (including rhythm).

What happens if I quantize a track?

Quantize is a permanent operation, and a quantized track cannot be played back unquantized.

Can I overdub parts onto an existing track?

Yes, extra parts can be overdubbed onto a recorded track, which is useful for creating rhythm tracks.

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