Most daws will automatically channelize incoming midi signal so it will not be necessary to set the midi transmit channel. Yamaha have always given great organ and within seconds i. The name of the series, reface, is a conflation of the idea of reimagining and the legacy of yamahas many groundbreaking keyboard instrument interfaces. Yamaha reface dx, cs, cp, and yc editorlibrarian panels. However, as the dx does not have midi thru, it will need to be the last device in your midi chain otherwise, you. Featuring five different organ waves, you can go from vintage tone wheel to transistor to classic yamaha yc combo organ at the turn of a dial. Of course the range of available functions differs from model to model, e. Yamaha reface yc combo organ reface yc gives you all the unique expression of drawbars, rotary speaker, percussion and effects for a complete organ experience that fits under your arm. How to connect the refaces via audio and midi youtube. Reface yc gives you all the unique expression of drawbars, rotary speaker, percussion and effects for a complete organ experience that fits under your arm. Compliance information statement declaration of conformity procedure responsible party. Yamaha made some interesting ycbadged transistor combo organs back in the 70s and the reface yc is a throwback to those heady times. Joining the ranks of arturia, korg and faderfox to name but three, midi. The digitalformat manuals listed above can be obtained from the yamaha downloads web page.
Master tuning, master transpose, changeable midi channel cs. S1 reface csdxcpyc owners manual for reface csdxcpyc special message section this product utilizes batteries or an external power supply adapter. You power on the unit while holding a specific key and this. Yamaha reface cs virtual analog synthesizer sweetwater. The mini keys feel incredible, and are nicer than the korg minilogues. When this message is played to the connected reface yc it will simultaneously turn off omni mode and set the reface yc to receive channel 1. Just like vintage organs, reface yc features nine drawbars to interact with the sound. The following diagram is the midi in and midi out circuit within the yamaha psrs910 arranger workstation. Inspired by the iconic cs80 polyphonic analog synthesizer, the yamaha reface cs mobile mini keyboard evokes the very essence of the legendary synth of yesteryear. Sep 22, 2015 the yamaha reface yc is the combo organ in the reface line.
If you are going to play the reface from an external midi controller, use your daws ability to route midi signal to each external device. This updater is designed for use with the reface yc only. Packed with five types of synthesis and onboard effects, the reface cs provides you with a variety of lush pads, fat basses, and solo leads. Some midi incongruities were encountered later, but before getting diverted, lets pick a keyboard to audition. Reface cp puts a van full of iconic 70s stage keyboards and vintage effects into a portable retrostyled package without sacrificing sound, playability or polyphony.
Craig knudsen is a yamaha clavinova product expert and provides these detailed. A computer running one of the following operating systems is required for this update. Yamahas reface range recreates four of their classic instruments in miniature form. Being irredeemably shallow, i opted to start with the prettiest, which in my opinion is the red yc model. Yamaha reface dx mobile mini keyboard guitar center. Page 41 of the owners manual contains instructions on setting the basic conditions for your reface yc. Owners manual yamaha reface yc owners manual 60 pages. The dx brings fm into the 21st century, while the cs is a modelling synth aiming to. On this video we show you how to connect the refaces via audio and midi. Yamaha reface cp mobile mini keyboard guitar center. Featuring five different organ waves, you can go from vintage tonewheel to transistor to classic yamaha yc combo organ at the turn of a dial.
Yamaha definitely focused quite a bit on the aesthetic with the entire reface line, and the yc is no exception to this. The usbmidi driver is software that transfers midi data back and forth between pc software and yamaha usbmidi devices. Add midi and usb connectivity, and the reface s capacity to interface with external devices is vast. Only if you require a different midi channel other than 1, would you need to insert the following system exclusive message into the track data. Midi implementation details for the yamaha reface yc. You can even monitor through the speakers or headphone jack via a 18 aux in. For keyboardists, music creators and sound designers reface mobile mini keyboards are reimagined interfaces of classic yamaha keyboards. The usbmidi driver is no longer available for windows 2000vistaxp.
Download sounds on your reface at download doctor mixs sounds at. Yamaha reface cs legendary sound, modern size virtual anolog synth inspired by the legendary cs80 synthesizer. Theres also a stereo 14 headphone jack and a foot controller input for sustain reface cpdx or expression reface cs yc. Sep 09, 2016 on this video we show you how to connect the refaces via audio and midi. Powered by web midi, soundmondo is simple to use just connect reface to chrome and youre ready to create or start browsing. The reface series contains an analog modeled synth cs, an electric piano synth cp, an organ synth yc, and an fm synth dx. Oct 12, 2015 yamaha made some interesting yc badged transistor combo organs back in the 70s and the reface yc is a throwback to those heady times. The reface cp is a mini version of yamahas combo stage piano launched in 1975, and boasts six electronic piano sounds and the same number of 70sstyle effects, including wah, phaser and tremolo. Everything you need to know to get it right usb midi host vs interface explained duration. Yamahas reface dx is a 37key mobile mini keyboard with a 4operator fm sound engine, two programmable effects blocks with seven effect types per block, sustain pedal input, phrase looper, builtin stereo speakers, midi connectivity, aux input, and dual line. This time round, however, despite the reface yc being red like its older relations, the sound generation is based on yamahas wellrespected awm samplebased synthesis rather than using transistors and complex wiring. Soundmond app lets you store, recall reface and montage voices on ios and share them on soundmondo.
Yamaha has built an affordable set of retro keyboards for keyboard enthusiasts across the board. That should make it easier to match up the midi signals with the reface din6 pins. However, if mini keys arent your thing, this chap can easily be controlled via an external midi keyboard. The usb midi driver is software that transfers midi data back and forth between pc software and yamaha usb midi devices. Reface also features usb midi and traditional 5pin din midi via an included adapter cable. Like the other reface keyboards, it differs from most mini keyboards in focusing on doing one thing well in this case, vintage organ emulation vs being a jackofalltrades keyboard. The usb midi driver is no longer available for windows 2000vistaxp. This time round, however, despite the reface yc being red like its older relations, the sound generation is based on yamaha s wellrespected awm samplebased synthesis rather than using transistors and complex wiring. Do not connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by yamaha. The name of the series, reface, is a conflation of the idea of reimagining and the legacy of yamaha s many groundbreaking keyboard instrument interfaces. Yamaha s reface dx is a 37key mobile mini keyboard with a 4operator fm sound engine, two programmable effects blocks with seven effect types per block, sustain pedal input, phrase looper, builtin stereo speakers, midi connectivity, aux input, and dual line outputs.
Only if you require a different midi channel other than 1, would you need to insert. Yamaha reface yc mobile mini keyboard musicians friend. I went back to this older product because it uses a transistor pair on the midi out side, just like the reface series. The reface series contains an analog modeled synth cs, an electric piano synth cp, an organ synth yc, and an fm.
Richard devine richard devine is an atlantabased electronic musician and sound designer known for his layered, processed sound that combines influences from a range of genres spanning electronic, hippop, and more. Latest manuals, catalogs, and softwares are available for download. There is usb onboard for midi connectivity to a computer or ios device. View and download yamaha reface cs owners manual online. S1 reface csdxcp yc owners manual for reface csdxcp yc special message section this product utilizes batteries or an external power supply adapter.
Yamaha reface keyboards are designed around the practical needs of contemporary musicians. Theres also a stereo 14 headphone jack and a foot controller input for sustain reface cpdx or expression reface csyc. Midi breakout cable, owners manual, warranty may be included. We have 1 yamaha reface yc manual available for free pdf download. Add midi and usb connectivity, and the refaces capacity to interface with external devices is vast. Yamaha have always given great organ and within seconds i was left in no doubt theyd done it again. The yamaha reface yc is the combo organ in the reface line. Yamaha reface yc portable combo organ with vintage organ. However, as the dx does not have midi thru, it will need to be the last device in your midi chain otherwise, youll need a quadra thru. Each stored voice can be rated, named and given a custom image from your photo library.
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