Key facts
- Brand
- Yamaha
- Model
- RM50
- Industry
- Electronics
- Documents
- 3
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-07-03
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Yamaha RM50 Play Mode Reference Section
This document details the settings available in Play mode for the Yamaha RM50 rhythm machine. It explains how to assign rhythm kits or pitched voices to MIDI channels and manage channel modes.
The guide also covers special utility functions accessible from this mode, such as Display Chase, Input Monitor, and Key Macro operations (Playback, Record, View, and Name).
All Yamaha RM50 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
How many preset rhythm kits are included with the RM50?
The manual lists a total of 64 preset rhythm kits.
From: Yamaha RM50 Appendices: Preset Rhythm Kits and Voices List
What is the maximum scan speed for the device?
The scan speed is listed as 40.
From: Yamaha RM50 Appendices: Preset Rhythm Kits and Voices List
What happens when the channel mode is set to 'off'?
The RM50 will ignore note information received on that specific MIDI channel.
How many steps can a single key macro include?
Each macro can include up to 50 steps.
What is the purpose of the exclamation point symbol inside an equilateral triangle on the product?
This symbol alerts the user to important operating and maintenance instructions found in the accompanying literature.
From: YAMAHA RM50 user manual
What does the lightning flash with arrowhead symbol indicate about the product?
It warns that there is uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure that could cause an electrical shock.
From: YAMAHA RM50 user manual