This manual introduces the Yamaha Electone EX-42, described as a versatile musical instrument featuring five manuals with individual tone generators. It details the instrument's unique features, including Auto-Rhythm, Sound-in-Motion Tremolo, and factory-balanced presets for Piano and Harpsichord.
| Upper Manual Keys | 61 keys (C-c4) 5 octaves |
|---|---|
| Lower Manual Keys | 61 keys (C-c4) 5 octaves |
| Pedalboard Keys | 25 keys (C1-c) 2 octaves |
| Solo Manual Keys | 37 keys {c-c3) 3 octaves |
| Portamento Manual Keys | (c-c3) 3 octaves |
Tone levers control the note's pitch, with 8' levers acting as fundamentals and others acting as harmonics pitched at intervals above or below.
It uses a bank of speakers inside each tone cabinet that actually rotate to fill the hall with a thrilling Tremolo or Chorus effect.
It allows the player to transfer the power in their fingers to the music, controlling tone quality and keeping the note lingering after the key is released.