Yamaha Faders & XY Pad Owner's Manual

About this manual

The Yamaha Faders & XY Pad is a mixer-like application for the iPad that allows users to control the Tone Generator Parts of a MIDI instrument. It connects to the instrument using a Yamaha i-MX1 via MIDI cables or through wireless Network MIDI if supported by the instrument.

What's inside

• What is Fad & XY Pad
• Title bar and Utility window
• Faders display
• Parameter Assign window
• Mixer Control displays
• Preparation before operating
• Fader behavior

Frequently asked questions

How do I connect the instrument to the iPad?

Connect the instrument to an iPad using MIDI cables and a Yamaha i-MX1, or connect via wireless Network MIDI if the instrument supports it.

What is a Template?

A Template includes the Fader position as well as the settings about what MIDI Control Change parameters are assigned to each Fader.

How do I assign a MIDI Control Change to a Fader?

Tap [Learn] so that it flashes, then input the MIDI Control Change message from the instrument. Tap [Learn] again to stop flashing.