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Yamaha S90 Quick Start Guide Master Mode
The document serves as a quick start guide for the Yamaha S90, specifically focusing on Master Mode. It details how users can organize and recall setups, including Voices, Performances, and SeqPlay mixes, into one neat bank of 128 master setups. The guide highlights that the S90 functions as a 4-Zone Master MIDI controller, allowing for combinations of internal or external zones.
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
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Questions answered in these manuals
What are the principal modes of the S90?
The principal modes of the S90 are VOICE, PERFORMANCE, and SEQPLAY.
How many zones can be used in Master Mode?
When a zoned setup is used, you can have up to 4 Zones.
What is the primary function of the Voice Editor?
The Voice Editor allows you to edit your synthesizer's voices and effects via your computer using a graphical interface.
How can saved edits be transferred from the computer to the synthesizer?
You can save edits to a SmartMedia memory card in the computer and insert it into the synthesizer to load the contents.
What is the minimum wire size required for a 25-foot or shorter extension cord?
The manual states that the minimum wire size for a 25' cord (or less) is 18 AWG.
What type of power source must this synthesizer be connected to?
The product must be grounded and equipped with a three pin attachment plug.
