This manual provides instructions for the Yamaha DRC-20, a high-performance MIDI disk recorder capable of recording up to ten separate parts plus a rhythm track. It is designed to be used with a Yamaha Clavinova or other MIDI keyboards to create complex multi-track compositions or simple one-voice performances.
The document details essential preparations, including system connections and formatting new disks. It offers a quick operation guide for Clavinova users to record left- and right-hand parts separately and play back pre-recorded Disklavier disks. Further sections cover recording functions like quantize, voice, and volume, as well as playback features such as pause, rewind, and phrase repeat.
| Recording Capability | up to ten separate parts of a single musical composition |
|---|---|
| Rhythm Track | plus a rhythm track if your keyboard features Keyboard Percussion |
| Power Supply | Yamaha PA-3, PA-4/PA-40 or PA-5 AC Adapter |
| Disk Drive | 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive |
The DRC-20 should be powered from a Yamaha PA-3, PA-4/PA-40 or PA-5 AC Adapter.
Yes, it can record a rhythm track if the connected keyboard features Keyboard Percussion.
It can independently record up to ten separate parts of a single musical composition.