Yamaha AR-100 Specification

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic
products may have either labels similar to the graphics
shown below or molded / stamped facsimiles of these
graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these
graphics appears on this page.
Please observe all cautions indicated on this page and
those indicated in the safety instruction section.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
See the name plate for graphic symbol markings.
The exclamation point within the
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the present of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within the equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electrical shock.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce
products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly.
We sincerely believe that our products and the production
methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping
with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be
aware of the following:
Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small
nonrechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in
place. The average life span of this type of battery is
approximately five years. When replacement becomes
necessary, contact a qualified service representative to
perform the replacement.
Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or
incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away from
children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated
by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the servicer is
required by law to return the defective parts. However, you do
have the option of having the servicer dispose of these parts
for you.
Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged
beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered
to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal
regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain
lead, batteries, plastics, etc.
NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge
relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is
operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacture's
warranty, and are therefore the owner's responsibility.
Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer
before requesting service.
NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indicates the
location of the name plate. The model number, serial number,
power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should
record the model number, serial number, and the date of
purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual
as a permanent record of your purchase.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are
tested and approved by an independent safety testing
laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is
properly installed and used in its normal and customary
manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO
NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so unless
specifically authorized by Yamaha.
Product performance and/or safety standards may be
diminished. Claims filed under the expressed warranty may
be denied if the unit is/has been modified. Implied
warranties may also be affected.
Model
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information
contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of
printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or
modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to
update existing units.
92-469-➀
Serial No.
Purchase Date
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND FIRE HAZARD
POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST.
WARNING- When using any electrical or electronic product,
basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions
include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Read all Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions, Special
Message Section items, and any Assembly Instructions found in
this manual BEFORE making any connections, including
connections to the main supply.
2.
Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are
manufactured specifically for the supply voltage in the area
where they are to be sold. If you should move, or if any doubt
exists about the supply voltage in your area, please contact your
dealer for supply voltage verification and (if applicable)
instructions. The required supply voltage is printed on the name
plate. For name plate location, please refer to the graphic found
in the Special Message Section of this manual.
3. This product may be equipped with a polarized plug (one
blade wider than the other ). If you are unable to insert the plug
into the outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If the problem
persists, contact an electrician to have the obsolete outlet
replaced. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
4.
Some electronic products utilize external power supplies or
adapters. DO NOT connect this type of product to any power
supply or adapter other than one described in the owners
manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by
Yamaha.
5. WARNING: Do not place this product or any other objects
on the power cord or place it in a position where anyone could
walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting
cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not
recommended! IF you must use an extension cord, the minimum
wire size for a 25' cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller
the AWG number,the larger the current handling capacity. For
longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.
6.
Ventilation: Electronic products, unless specifically designed
for enclosed installations, should be placed in locations that do
not interfere with proper ventilation. If instructions for enclosed
installations are not provided,it must be assumed that
unobstructed ventilation is required.
7. Temperature considerations: Electronic products should be
installed in locations that do not significantly contribute to their
operating temperature. Placement of this product close to heat
sources such as; radiators, heat registers and other devices that
produce heat should be avoided.
8. This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp
locations and should not be used near water or exposed to rain.
Examples of wet /damp locations are; near a swimming pool,
spa, tub, sink, or wet basement.
9.
This product should be used only with the components
supplied or; a cart ,rack, or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer . If a cart, rack, or stand is used, please observe all
safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory
product.
10. The power supply cord (plug) should be disconnected
from the outlet when electronic products are to be left unused for
extended periods of time. Cords should also be disconnected
when there is a high probability of lightening and/or electrical
storm activity.
11. Care should be taken that objects do not fall and liquids
are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings that may
exist.
12. Electrical/electronic products should be serviced by a
qualified service person when:
a. The power supply cord has been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen, been inserted, or liquids have been
spilled into the enclosure through openings; or
c. The product has been exposed to rain; or
d. The product does not operate, exhibits a marked change
in performance; or
e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of the
product has been damaged.
13. Do not attempt to service this product beyond that
described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
14.
This product, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of
producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing
loss. DO NOT operate for a long period of time at a high volume
level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an
audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period
before damage occurs.
15.
Some Yamaha products may have benches and/or
accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied as a part of
the product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are
designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure
that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where
applicable) are well secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied
by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are
recommended.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
92-469-2
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by
Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC,
to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to
accessories and/or another product use only high
quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this
product MUST be used. Follow all installation
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void
your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to
comply with the requirements listed in FCC
Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices.
Compliance with these requirements provides a
reasonable level of assurance that your use of this
product in a residential environment will not result in
harmful interference with other electronic devices. This
equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if
not installed and used according to the instructions
found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
interference will not occur in all installations. If this product
is found to be the source of interference, which can be
determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try
to eliminate the problem by using one of the following
measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient
the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead,
change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
results, please contact the local retailer authorized to
distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the
appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation
of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600
Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR
ÉVITER
LES
CHOCS
ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE
DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
• Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
Connecting the Plug and Cord
IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE
: NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured makings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth
terminal of the three pin plug.
• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.
The LCD displays as illustrated in this owner's manual
are for instructional purposes, and may appear
somewhat different from the displays which appear on
your instrument.
Die in dieser Bedienungsanleitung gezeigten
Meldungen auf dem LCD (Display) dienen lediglich
der Information und können sich von denen
unterscheiden, die tatsächlich auf dem Display Ihres
Instruments erscheinen.
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, shortcircuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If
it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have
it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into
any openings.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may
have accumulated on it.
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the
outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden
loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke
should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,
disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the
instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators,
and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy
objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or
roll anything over it.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do
not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• When removing the electric plug from an outlet, always hold the plug itself and
not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
• Never insert or drop paper or metallic or other objects between the slits of the
key cover and the keyboard. If this happens, immediately turn off the power
and remove the electric plug from the outlet and have the instrument inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multipleconnector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause
overheating in the outlet.
• Take care that the key cover does not pinch your fingers, and do not insert a
finger or hand in the key cover gap.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used
for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
• Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at least 3 cm/one-inch from
the wall), since this can cause inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in
the instrument overheating.
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the
power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all
components, set all volume levels to minimum.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or
uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If
you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold
or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal
components.
■USING THE BENCH
• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions,
radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect
proper operation of the other products.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally
fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do not
place vinyl or plastic objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the
panel or keyboard.
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• Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or stepladder or for any other purpose might result in accident or injury.
• Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to prevent the
possibility of accident or injury.
• If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use, tighten
them periodically using the included tool.
■SAVING USER DATA
• Always save data to a floppy disk frequently, in order to help prevent the loss
of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or
modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Congratulations and thank you
for purchasing the Yamaha
AR-100 Electone!
The AR-100 combines the most advanced and natural-sounding AWM tone
generation technology with state-of-the-art digital electronics and features to give
you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment. A large custom
display also makes the AR-100 exceptionally easy to use and operate.
In order to make the most of the Electone and its extensive potential, we urge
you to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features
described. Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference.
Table of Contents
Panel Controls ....................................................2
Main Features.....................................................4
1. Introductory Guide ..........................6
Getting Started ..................................................6
Playing the Demo Songs ...................................8
Registration Menu .............................................9
Using the Display and Related Controls..........11
Help Messages................................................13
Other Controls .................................................14
2. Voice Sections ...............................15
Selecting Voices ..............................................15
Selecting Voices from the Dotted Buttons .......19
Voice Menus/Voice List ...................................21
Voice Display...................................................23
Saving and Recalling Panel Settings...............25
4. Voice Controls and Effects ...........32
Voice Condition Pages ....................................33
Effect Set Pages..............................................37
Turning on the Effects ...................................37
Calling Up the Effect Set Pages....................37
TREMOLO & SYMPHONIC Page ..............37
DELAY & FLANGER Page .........................38
Panel-selectable Effects — Tremolo, Sustain,
and Reverb ......................................................39
Tremolo .........................................................39
Reverb...........................................................41
Sustain ..........................................................43
Glide ................................................................44
5. Styles (Rhythm and
Accompaniment) ...........................45
Selecting and Playing Styles ...........................45
Memory .........................................................59
About the A.B.C. Modes and Memory
Settings ............................................60
Disabling Accompaniment Changes
(Disable) .............................................61
Keyboard Percussion ......................................61
Preset Percussion Assignments for the
Lower Keyboard...........................................63
Preset Percussion Assignments for the
Pedalboard..................................................63
User Keyboard Percussion ...........................64
Clear..............................................................66
User Keyboard Percussion Categories .........67
Other User Keyboard Percussion Functions ....68
Copying User Locations ................................69
Melody On Chord ............................................70
L.M. Split..........................................................71
3. Flute/Tibia and Extra Voice ...........26 Style Condition Page .......................................51 6. Registration Memory .....................73
Flute/Tibia (Theatre) ........................................26
Creating Flute/Tibia Voices .............................26
Setting Footages ...........................................26
Setting the Click and Response ....................28
Setting Attack/Chiff........................................29
Extra Voice ......................................................29
Selecting Styles from the Dotted Buttons ........52
Style Menus/Style List .....................................54
Automatic Accompaniment — Auto Bass
Chord ...................................................55
Setting the A.B.C. Mode................................55
Mode .............................................................56
Single Finger Mode Chords........................57
Chord Cancel..............................................57
Fingered Mode Chords...............................58
Storing Registrations .......................................73
Selecting Registrations....................................74
Saving Registration Data to Disk.....................74
Recalling Recorded Registrations (and Bulk
Data)................................................................75
Registration Shift .............................................76
Resetting the Electone to the Factory Preset
(Power On Reset)............................................79
Recall Panel Function......................................80
Initial Registration ............................................81
7. Music Disk Recorder .....................83 Other Settings — Volume, Reverb,
M.D.R. Precautions .........................................83
Formatting a Disk ............................................85
Recording ........................................................88
Recording Parts Separately.............................92
Recording Registrations (and Bulk Data) ........95
Recalling Recorded Registrations (and Bulk
Data)................................................................96
Replacing Registrations...................................96
Naming Your Song ..........................................97
Playback ..........................................................99
Song Playback ..............................................99
Playback of Selected Parts .........................100
Repeat Play.................................................101
Playback of XG/GM Disks (optional)...........102
Playback of DOC Disks (optional)...............104
Loading Styles from Style File Disks .............107
Other M.D.R. Functions.................................108
Custom Play................................................108
Playback Controls — Pause and
Rewind/Fast Forward ................................108
Changing the Tempo...................................109
Song Copy ..................................................110
Song Delete ................................................111
Disk Copy....................................................111
Checking the Remaining Memory ...............113
Copy Protect ...............................................113
8. Voice Edit......................................114
Selecting a Voice for Editing/Calling Up the
Voice Edit Pages ...........................................114
Naming Your Voice........................................118
Saving the Edited Voice ................................119
Quitting Voice Edit .........................................120
Recalling an Edited Voice..............................120
Saving User Voices to Disk ...........................121
Loading User Voices from Disk .....................121
Chorus, and Pan ......................................139
Naming Your User Style ................................140
Saving Your User Style .................................140
Clear All Data ................................................141
Quitting Accompaniment Program.................142
Selecting and Playing User Styles.................143
Saving User Styles to Disk ............................144
Loading User Styles from Disk ......................144
Introductory Guide
2
Voice Sections
3
Flute/Tibia
and Extra Voice
4
Voice Controls
and Effects
5
Styles (Rythm
and Accompaniment)
6
Registration Memory
7
Music Disk Recorder
8
Voice Edit
9
Accompaniment Program
10. Sequence Program ....................145
Calling Up the Sequence Program Function ...145
Creating a Sequence Program ......................146
Auditioning the Sequence ...........................149
Copying Sequence Data................................150
Saving the Sequence and Quitting
Sequence Program .....................................151
Playing Sequences........................................151
Playing All Sequences in Order.....................152
Saving Sequence Data to Disk......................152
Loading Sequence Data from Disk................152
11. Footswitches and Knee Lever.....153
Footswitches..................................................153
OFF .............................................................153
RHYTHM.....................................................154
GLIDE .........................................................155
TREMOLO ..................................................156
Knee Lever ....................................................156
Sustain Control............................................156
Melody On Chord Control ...........................157
Lead Slide Control.......................................158
12. Accessory Jacks and Controls ....159
13. Pitch Controls ............................160
10
Sequence Program
11
Footswitches
and Knee Lever
12
Accessory Jacks
and Controls
13
Pitch Control
14
MIDI
15
Appendix
TRANSPOSE Buttons ...................................161
14. MIDI .............................................162
9. Accompaniment Program ...........122 15.Appendix .....................................165
Calling Up the Accompaniment Program
Function.........................................................122
Accompaniment Program Voice List .............125
Accompaniment Program Drum List..............126
Drum Assignment ..........................................128
Recording a User Style..................................129
Mute ............................................................134
Delete..........................................................135
Direct Cancel (Rhythm parts only) ..............135
Editing Recorded Parts — Copy and
Quantize.......................................................136
Part Copy ....................................................137
Part Quantize ..............................................138
1
Troubleshooting.............................................165
MIDI Implementation Chart............................169
Specifications ................................................171
Index..............................................................172
1
Panel Controls
*
STRINGS
BRASS
CLARINET
SAXOPHONE
CHORUS
$
&
LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE 1
UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE 1
MAX
HORN
1
TUTTI
2
STRINGS
BRASS
CLARINET
SAXOPHONE
MAX
CHORUS HARMONICA
1
COSMIC
2
°°°°
TEMPO
ORGAN
PIANO
GUITAR
VIBRAPHONE
COSMIC
ORGAN
PIANO
GUITAR
MIN
MAX
LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE 2
STRINGS
BRASS
CLARINET
SAXOPHONE
CHORUS
HORN
1
ORGAN
PIANO
GUITAR
VIBRAPHONE
COSMIC
TUTTI
2
VIBRAPHONE
TUTTI
MIN
MAX
UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE 2
STRINGS
BRASS
CLARINET
SAXOPHONE
CHORUS HARMONICA
1
ORGAN
PIANO
GUITAR
VIBRAPHONE
COSMIC
2
TUTTI
MIN
8
(
4
2
1-3/5
1
16
CLICK
8
5-1/3
4
2-2/3
2
1
2
PEDAL
SEQ.
SEQ.
2
3
4
1
OBOE
TRUMPET
TO
LOWER
¡
ATTACK/CHIFF
1
CLICK
MID.
MID.
SLOW
SLOW
4
2-2/3
2
LENGTH
£
LOWER
VOICE
1
POP
ROCK
USER 1
ENTERTAIN
USER 2
BALLAD
LATIN
USER 3
USER 4
POP
R&B
USER 5
TRADITIONAL
USER 6
COUNTRY
FOLK
USER 7
LATIN
POPS
USER 8
‹
KINURA 8 VOX HUM. 8 STRING 8
OBOE 8
CLARI. 8 STRING 8
DIAP. 16
OCT. 8
GAMBA 8
BALLROOM
1
SWING
JAZZ
2
¤
›
ENS
LOWER
VOICE
2
LOWER
ORGAN
LOWER
ENDING
INTRO A/
FILL TO A
INTRO B/
FILL TO B
MAIN A
MAIN B
SYNCHRO
START
START
M.
/TO DISK
RHYTHM
BASS/
CHORD
MAX
MAX
UPPER
VOICE
2
UPPER
MIN
MIN
13
PEDAL MANUAL
BALANCE BALANCE
MAX
UPPER
MIN
LOWER
⁄‚
14
15
16
1
2
3
4
1 POWER switch ..............................P. 6
) MENU buttons ............................P. 11
2 MASTER VOLUME........................P. 7
! PAGE buttons ..............................P. 11
3 CONSOLE LIGHT button ..............P. 7
@ CONTRAST dial ..........................P. 14
4 DEMO button ................................P. 8
# Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ......P. 11
5 D. (Disable) button ................P. 61, 74
$ BAR/BEAT DISPLAY ..................P. 46
6 AUTO BASS CHORD ..................P. 55
% TEMPO buttons ..........................P. 46
7 REGISTRATION MENU ................P. 9
^ LEAD VOICE ..............................P. 15
8 PEDAL VOICE ............................P. 15
& UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE ......P. 15
9 DISPLAY SELECT buttons ..........P. 11
* LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE ......P. 15
( FLUTE/TIBIA and EXTRA VOICE-LOWER..P. 26
2
UPPER
VOICE
1
STRING 4
SAX. 16
TRUMP. 8
STRING 4 TROMB. 16 TRUMP. 8
MIX. IV
OBOE 8 CLAIRO.4
ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL
fi
DATA
UPPER KEYBOARD EXTRA VOICE
THEATRE
JAZZ/ELECTRONIC
CLASSICAL
STYLE
SEQ.
1
1-1/3
RESPONSE
FAST
ORGAN VARIATION
TRUMP. 8
HORN 8
TRUMP. 8
KEYBOARD
PERCUSSION
SEQ.
FLUTE
UPPER KEYBOARD
LOWER KEYBOARD EXTRA VOICE
LOWER
1-3/5
#
MAX
VIOLIN
MIN
RESPONSE
FAST
LOWER KEYBOARD
KINURA 8 VOX HUM. 8 STRING 8 STRING 4
SAX. 8
OBOE 8
CLARI. 8 STRING 8 STRING 4 TROMB. 8
FLUTE 16
DIAP. 8
OCT. 4
SU. OCT. 2
MIX. IV
^
º
FLUTE/TIBIA (THEATRE)
1-1/3
%
LEAD VOICE
MIN
FLUTE/TIBIA (THEATRE)
2-2/3
)
BAR/BEAT
5
UPPER
ORGAN
9 9
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
! !
PAGE
PEDAL
MAX VOICE 1
CONTRA
BASS
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
1
ELEC. CONTRA
BASS BASS
ELEC.
BASS
PAGE
PITCH/
DISK
MIDI
CONTRAST
HELP
HOLD
DISK
HELP
TRANSPOSE
COARSE
PEDAL VOICE 2
TO
LOWER
1
ELEC. CONTRA
BASS BASS
HOLD
ORGAN
BASS
TUBA ORGAN
TO
TUBA
BASS
LOWER
LEAD
PEDAL
PEDAL
THEATRE
FULL
D.
DEMO CONSOLE LIGHT CONSOLE LIGHT
DEMO
1
ELEC.
BASS
SYMPHONY
ORCHES.
TO
LOWER
MIN
8
16 4
WORLD
MUSIC
ORCHESTRAL PRESET
ORCHESTRAL PRESET
SYMPHONY
R&B/
BALLROOM
BALLROOM
BALLROOM LATIN
BALLROOM LATINLATIN COUNTRY
LATIN
COUNTRY SOUL
OLDIES
ORCHES. LATINTRAD. TRAD.LATIN CARNIVAL
TRAD.
TRAD.
CARNIVALOLDIES
BIGWORLD JAZZ BIG
POPSJAZZ MARCH/
POPS POPS/
MARCH/ BALLAD
POPS/ DISCO/
BALLAD
BAND
MUSIC BANDBAND ORCHES.
BAND POLKA
ORCHES. ROCK
POLKA
ROCK FUSION
TREMOLO
(TREMULANT)
MID.
4
• •
SUSTAIN
LONG
ORGAN VARIATION ORGAN
VARIATION
EXTRA
VOICE
EXTRA VOICE
UPPER
RESPONSE
THEATRE
STRING
THEATRE
8 TUBA 16STRING 8 TUBA
16
(KNEE)
FAST
JAZZ/ELECTRONIC JAZZ/ELECTRONIC
STRING 8 TUBA 16STRING 8 TUBA 16
TRUMP. 8 MIX.IV
TRUMP. 8
CLASSICAL
MIX.IV
CLASSICAL
MID.
SLOW
LOWER
(KNEE)
SLOW
PEDALS
SUSTAIN
UPPER LOWER
PEDAL UPPER
LOWER
CLICK
FAST
∞ ∞
§ §
R&B/
SOUL
DISCO/
FUSION
MIN
8CLICK
3 3
MASTER VOLUME MASTER VOLUME
FLUTE/TIBIA (THEATRE)
FLUTE/TIBIA (THEATRE)
16
EUROPEAN
ORGAN
MIN
MAX
¶ ¶
TRANSPOSE
D.MEMORY
THEATRE
THEATRETHEATER
THEATRE HOME
THEATER JAZZHOME
POP JAZZ CLASSIC
POP EUROPEAN
CLASSIC
SOFTFULL
U.S.A.SOFT ORGAN
U.S.A. ORGAN
ORGAN ORGAN
ORGAN ORGAN
ORGAN ORGAN
ORGAN
7 7
MIN
RESPONSE
FAST
LEAD
SINGLEOFF FINGERED
SINGLE CUSTUM
FINGEREDMEMORY
CUSTUM
FINGER
CHORD
FINGER A.B.C.
CHORD
A.B.C.
AUTO BASS CHORD
AUTO BASS CHORD
PEDAL
MAX VOICE 2
CONTRA
PITCH/
MIDIBASS
COARSE
ORGAN VARIATION ORGANTREMOLO
VARIATION
EMBLE
(TREMULANT)
THEATRE
THEATRE
JAZZ
JAZZ
ELECTRONIC
LEAD UPPER
PEDAL LEAD
PEDAL PEDAL
PEDAL PEDAL ELECTRONIC
PEDAL
FAST
CLASSICAL
CLASSICAL
VOICE ORGAN
VOICE VOICE
VOICE VOICE
ORGAN VOICE
ORGAN
1
2
1
2
OFF
1
TUBA ORGAN
TO
TUBA
BASS
LOWER
DISPLAY SELECT DISPLAY SELECT
CONTROL
54
54
6 6
MAX
REGISTRATION MENU
REGISTRATION MENU
ORGAN PRESET ORGAN PRESET
M.O.C./ VOICE
ORGAN
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
BASS
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
PROGRAM PROGRAM
@ @
™ ™
¢ ¢
CONTRAST
8 8
PEDAL VOICE 1
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
LONG
REVERB
LONG
LONG
MAX
SHORT
SHORT
SHORT
SHORT
MIN
MAX
2 2
REVERB
PEDAL
LONG
LONG
MAX MIN
MIN
MAX
UPPER
(KNEE)
PEDAL LOWER
(KNEE)
PEDALS
PEDAL
SHORT
SHORT
ª ª
MIN
POWER
POWER
1 1
6
67
78
8
9
910
10
11
11
12
12
D.
D.
5 5
fl fl
MUSIC DISK RECORDER
MUSIC DISK RECORDER
STOP
PLAY
STOP
°8:°°
°8:°°
DISK IN USE
SONG
PLAYSELECT
SONG SELECT
REC
DISK IN USE
REC
º FLUTE/TIBIA and EXTRA VOICE-UPPER ..P. 26
• SUSTAIN ....................................P. 43
¡ DATA CONTROL buttons ............P. 11
ª REVERB......................................P. 41
™ COARSE button ..........................P. 14
‚ MANUAL BALANCE ....................P. 18
£ ENSEMBLE buttons ....................P. 15
⁄ PEDAL BALANCE ......................P. 18
¢ TRANSPOSE buttons................P. 161
¤ STYLE ........................................P. 45
∞ ORGAN VARIATION button ........P. 27
‹ KEYBOARD PERCUSSION ........P. 61
§ TREMOLO button ........................P. 39
› REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons ..P. 73
¶ FLUTE/TIBIA and EXTRA VOICE-PEDAL ..P. 26
fi ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL ..P. 47
fl MUSIC DISK RECORDER ..........P. 83
3
Main Features
Your Yamaha AR-100 Electone is packed with many sophisticated functions, yet
is amazingly easy to use. The main features are briefly described here (along
with page references) so that you can quickly understand the capabilities of the
Electone.
Astoundingly True-to-life Sounds
The new AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation technology gives you 205
exceptionally realistic and natural-sounding Voices. The AR-100 also has special Voice sets for
XG, GM (General MIDI) and DOC (Disk Orchestra) song data. To make sure you’re never at a
loss for notes, the AR-100 has an amazingly large 128-note polyphonic capacity. What’s more,
the touch response built into the keyboards provides full expressive control over the Voices. (See
page 15.)
Variety of Organ Sounds
The Flute/Tibia and Extra Voice sections (page 26) give you access to a wide variety of
conventional and traditional organ sounds — from jazz and pop to church and theatre.
Instant Registration Changes
The extensive Registration Menu section of the AR-100 gives you instant access to 384 different
Registrations, covering a broad range of musical styles. Each Registration features complete
Voice and Style (rhythm/accompaniment) settings to perfectly match the type of music. (See
page 9.) Moreover, sixteen Registration Memory panel buttons let you store your own custom
Registrations and call them up instantly as you perform. (See page 73.)
Original Voice Creation
The Voice Edit feature provides simple, easy-to-use voice editing tools for creating your own
original Electone Voices. (See page 114.)
Dynamic, Realistic Automatic Accompaniment
The Style section of the AR-100 features 160 specially programmed rhythm and accompaniment
patterns — in a wide variety of musical genres. (See page 45.) The A.B.C. (Auto Bass Chord)
gives you full, exciting instrumental backing — just like a real band — that automatically
changes bass and chords according to the chords (and pedal notes) you play. (See page 55.)
Plus, the Keyboard Percussion lets you assign and play the realistic drum and percussion sounds
from the keyboard. (See page 61.)
L.M. Split
This special function lets you assign different Voices to assignable left and right sides of the
Lower keyboard, effectively giving you a “third” keyboard. (See page 71.)
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Accompaniment Program and Sequence Program
The powerful Accompaniment Program function lets you create your own User Styles
(accompaniment patterns) — including drum/percussion, bass, chord, pad and phrase parts.
Each Style you create can have different Intro, Main A and B, Fill In, and Ending patterns. (See
page 122.)
The Sequence Program function lets you connect your original User Styles together with the
preset Styles to create up to four complete rhythm/accompaniment tracks, which you can
automatically play back during your performance. Naturally, you can use the A.B.C. automatic
accompaniment features with these Style sequences as well. (See page 145.)
Wide Variety of Digital Effects
The AR-100 Voices can also be enhanced with a full range of high-quality effects, including
Tremolo (for reproducing rotating speaker sounds), Symphonic/Celeste, Flanger, Delay, Reverb,
and Sustain. (See page 32.)
Recording of Performances with the Music Disk Recorder
The AR-100 also features a Music Disk Recorder (M.D.R.) for recording your Registrations and
performances. The recording is completely digital and is stored to disk, which means you can
edit it to your liking at any time, and no matter how many times you play it back, it will always
sound exactly as you originally performed it. (See page 83.)
In addition to play of the included XG disk (see page 9), the M.D.R. can play a wide variety of
commercially available song disks, including XG and DOC (Disk Orchestra). (See pages 102,
104.)
Large Custom Display
The large LCD display (along with the dedicated buttons that surround it) provides
comprehensive and easy-to-understand control over virtually all of the AR-100’s operations.
(See page 11.)
5
Introductory Guide
Whether you are an advanced Electone performer or have never touched an electronic keyboard in
your life, we recommend that you take the time to go through this basic section. It shows you in the
simplest possible manner how to start playing your AR-100. It also introduces you to some of the
basic operations and functions that will come in handy when you later use the AR100’s more
advanced features.
Getting Started
1.
2.
Plug the power cord into an appropriate electrical
outlet.
CAUTION
Yamaha products are
manufactured specifically for
the supply voltage in the area
where they are to be sold. If you
should move, or if any doubt
exists about the supply voltage,
please consult with a qualified
technician.
Turn on the Electone by pressing the POWER
switch.
POWER
After a brief greeting display, the Voice Display automatically appears.
A “Recall Panel” Menu briefly
appears at the left side of the
display after you turn on the
AR-100. Selecting this restores
the settings last made to the
Electone before it was turned
off. (For more information, see
page 80.)
The Voice Display shows information on many important settings for the instrument, including
all Voice sections, current Style and Transpose settings, and the currently played chord in the
Lower keyboard. It also provides direct access to volume and pan settings. (See page 23 for
more information.)
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3.
Set the MASTER VOLUME control.
The MASTER VOLUME control is an overall control which affects the volume of the entire
instrument.
MASTER VOLUME
MIN
4.
MAX
Press the Expression pedal down with your foot.
Once you have set the MASTER VOLUME control to a suitable level, you can use the Expression
pedal to change the volume with your foot as you play.
Maximum volume
Minimum volume
About the Console Light
The AR-100 is equipped with a convenient console light that illuminates the panel for optimum
viewing, especially in dark, live performance conditions.
To turn on the console light:
Press the CONSOLE LIGHT switch at the top right of the front panel.
DEMO
CONSOLE LIGHT
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7
Playing the Demo Songs
Before you start playing your new AR-100, you’ll probably want to hear what the instrument is truly
capable of doing. For this purpose, the AR-100 features a variety of special Demo Songs that showcase
the dynamic Voices and Styles of the instrument. There are a total of 24 Demo Songs, each recorded
in a different music style, and each corresponding to the 24 music styles of the Registration Menu.
Though the Demo Songs are a wonderful introduction to the instrument for those just starting out, we
suggest you listen to the Demo Songs from time to time. No matter what your level of Electone
expertise, you’ll find them to be a continuing source of inspiration for ways to best use and perform
on your new AR-100.
To select and play a Demo Song or Songs:
1.
Press the DEMO button, located at the top right of the front panel.
CONSOLE LIGHT
DEMO
Within several seconds, the AR-100 automatically starts playing all Demo Songs in order, and
the entire Demo repeats indefinitely.
REGISTRATION MENU
ORGAN PRESET
THEATRE
FULL
THEATRE
SOFT
THEATER
U.S.A.
HOME
ORGAN
JAZZ
ORGAN
POP
ORGAN
CLASSIC
ORGAN
EUROPEAN
ORGAN
ORCHESTRAL PRESET
SYMPHONY
ORCHES.
BALLROOM
TRAD.
BALLROOM
LATIN
LATIN
TRAD.
LATIN
CARNIVAL
COUNTRY
OLDIES
R&B/
SOUL
WORLD
MUSIC
BIG
BAND
JAZZ
BAND
POPS
ORCHES.
MARCH/
POLKA
POPS/
ROCK
BALLAD
DISCO/
FUSION
The Demo function cannot be
used when the following
functions are active:
• Accompaniment Program
• Sequence Program
• Voice Edit
• Help
Also, Demo cannot be used
when there is a disk in the
M.D.R. or when the XG/GM or
DOC mode is selected.
You can use the Data Control buttons (below the corresponding functions in the display) to
turn Repeat on/off, or change the Demo Song mode — ALL (all Songs in order), RANDOM (all
Songs at random), or SINGLE (a single selected Song).
2. To
stop Demo play back and quit the Demo function, press the DEMO
button again.
Alternately, you can both stop playback and quit the Demo function simultaneously by pressing
the currently lit REGISTRATION MENU button (during playback).
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Playing the Included XG Disk
Included with your AR-100 is an XG Song Disk. This disk features eight Demo Songs that have
recorded in Yamaha’s XG format, and demonstrate the stunning XG/GM Voices of the
instrument. The AR-100 is compatible with virtually all XG and GM song data disks, of which
there is a extremely wide variety.
Registration Menu
The next place to continue your explorations of the AR-100 is the Registration Menu. This section
features a total of 384 preset Registrations, created to suit a wide variety of music styles. You’ve already
heard some of these Registrations in action when you listened to the special Demo Songs. Since each
Registration has all appropriate settings for the selected type of music — including suitable Voices and
Styles — you can instantly change all panel settings with the touch of a single button. The
Registrations are divided into two types: Organ Presets and Orchestral Presets.
To use the Registration Menu presets:
1.
Press the button in the REGISTRATION MENU section corresponding to
the desired style.
REGISTRATION MENU
ORGAN PRESET
THEATRE
FULL
THEATRE
SOFT
THEATER
U.S.A.
HOME
ORGAN
JAZZ
ORGAN
POP
ORGAN
CLASSIC
ORGAN
EUROPEAN
ORGAN
ORCHESTRAL PRESET
SYMPHONY
ORCHES.
BALLROOM
TRAD.
BALLROOM
LATIN
LATIN
TRAD.
LATIN
CARNIVAL
COUNTRY
OLDIES
R&B/
SOUL
WORLD
MUSIC
BIG
BAND
JAZZ
BAND
POPS
ORCHES.
MARCH/
POLKA
POPS/
ROCK
BALLAD
DISCO/
FUSION
For information on the menu
shown at the left of the display
(“Initial Reg. All” when an
ORGAN PRESET button is
pressed; “Initial Regist (1-16)”
when an ORCHESTRAL
PRESET button is pressed), see
pages 81 and 82.
DATA CONTROL
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9
2.
Select the desired Registration from the display with the appropriate Data
Control button.
Each Registration Menu button selection calls up a menu of up to 16 Registrations. Press the
Data Control button that corresponds to the Registration you wish to play.
DATA CONTROL
Press the Data Control button corresponding
to the desired music style.
(The selected Registration is highlighted.)
3. Try playing some songs that are suited to the selected Registration. Also,
try playing the selected rhythm Style.
You may want to play along with the built-in rhythm Style as well, since each Registration
includes suitable Style settings. To play the corresponding Style, simply press the START button
in the ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL section.
ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL
ENDING
INTRO A/
FILL TO A
INTRO B/
FILL TO B
MAIN A
MAIN B
SYNCHRO
START
START
As you play chords in the Lower keyboard, you may also hear the automatic accompaniment of
the Style. For more information on using automatic accompaniment, see page 45.
To stop the Style, press the START button again.
4. Try
selecting and exploring other Registrations in the Registration Menus
in the same way.
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Using the Display and Related Controls
As you’ve seen in the sections above, the AR-100 features an exceptionally large and easy-tounderstand display. It provides comprehensive at-a-glance information on all current settings, and
gives you convenient, intuitive control over the AR-100’s functions.
In this section, we’ll take a look at some example displays, and see how the surrounding panel buttons
are used with them.
1.
Call up the Help function by pressing the HELP button. To leave this
display, press the HELP button again.
1
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
PAGE
2
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
DISPLAY SELECT
DATA CONTROL
4
3
1 MENU buttons
These are used to select the corresponding Menu pages (when Menu pages are shown at the
left and right sides of the display).
2 PAGE buttons
These buttons are used when the book icon appears in the display. Pressing one of the PAGE
button selects the next or previous available page or group of Menu pages.
3 DATA CONTROL buttons
These are divided into eight sets of up/down buttons, and are used to make selections or adjust settings (up or down correspondingly) for functions shown directly above them. For
example, use the four Data Control buttons directly underneath “UP/DOWN” in the display
to scroll up or down in the current Help message. (Pressing either of the top two buttons
scrolls up, and either of the bottom two scrolls down.)
4 DISPLAY SELECT buttons
These are used to select the various main functions and their pages. (Each button lights
when the corresponding function is selected.) Pressing another function’s button switches to
the selected function. However, the function “freezes” when the VOICE EDIT, ACCOMP.
PROGRAM, SEQUENCE PROGRAM, HELP, and HOLD buttons are pressed. To exit from
these functions, press the same button again.
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11
2.
Let’s take a look at some other ways the Data Control buttons are used.
Press the STRINGS button in the UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE 1 section
twice (or repeatedly until the display below appears).
UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE 1
MAX
STRINGS
BRASS
CLARINET
SAXOPHONE
CHORUS HARMONICA
1
ORGAN
PIANO
GUITAR
VIBRAPHONE
COSMIC
2
TUTTI
MIN
Use the Data Control buttons below each section in the display to change the corresponding
settings.
DATA CONTROL
1
2
3
1 TOUCH TONE
Press the top button to increase the TOUCH TONE INITIAL value, and press the bottom
one to decrease it. Holding down either button continuously changes the value.
2 FEET
Pressing either of these buttons changes the FEET setting. The selected setting is indicated
by the dark pointer.
3 PAN
In this four-button group, the two left buttons move the pointer to the left, and the two
right buttons move the pointer to the right.
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Help Messages
Before you go on to use some of the other features of the AR-100, you should explore the Help
messages. This convenient function provides a comprehensive yet concise “on-line” guide covering all
AR-100 operations and features. If there is an operation you’re unfamiliar with or if you need quick
information on a function or feature, the relevant Help message is only a few button presses away.
Help is divided into many different sections, each covering a different group of AR-100 functions.
To use Help:
1.
Call up the Help pages by pressing the HELP button in the DISPLAY
SELECT section.
The lamp of the button lights.
2
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
PAGE
3
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
DATA CONTROL
1
4
1 Use these Data Control buttons to select the desired language. (Top buttons select ENGLISH,
bottom buttons select DEUTSCH.)
2 Use the Menu buttons to select the desired subject (Help Menu).
3 Use the PAGE buttons to scroll through the entire set of Help Menus.
4 Use these Data Control buttons to scroll up and down the individual “screens” of the selected
Help Menu. (Top buttons scroll up, bottom buttons scroll down.)
2.
Select the desired language (English or German).
Press one of the Data Control buttons corresponding to “ENGLISH” or “DEUTSCH.”
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3.
Select the desired Help Menu section.
Press the MENU button corresponding to the desired subject. Each Menu section covers a
different subject (or group of functions) of the AR-100, and each has several “screens”
You can also scroll through the entire set of Help Menus by using the PAGE buttons.
4.
Use the appropriate Data Control buttons to scroll up and down through
the individual “screens” of the selected Menu.
Pressing one of the bottom two right Data Control buttons goes down one “screen” of the
selected Help message. Pressing one of the top two right Data Control buttons goes up one
“screen.”
5.
To leave the Help pages, press the HELP button again.
Other Controls
DATA CONTROL
COARSE
• COARSE button
This lets you make quick “jumps” when adjusting values. Simultaneously hold down the
COARSE button and press the appropriate Data Control button. For example, in the above
example display, hold down the COARSE button and press the bottom right Data Control
button below VOLUME to quickly decrease the value.
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
PAGE
CONTRAST
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
• HOLD button
This lets you keep the display at the current function. Normally, the display automatically
changes when another function’s button is pressed; the HOLD button disables that change.
Pressing the button again cancels Hold.
• CONTRAST dial
Use this to adjust the display contrast for optimum viewing.
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Voice Sections
The AR-100 features a total of 205 realistic, high-quality AWM Voices. There are five Voice sections
for the Upper keyboard, four Voice sections for the Lower keyboard, and four Voice sections for the
Pedalboard. Each Voice section has its own Voice Condition page(s) (described on page 33), which
allow you to make independent Voice, volume and other settings for each section.
Selecting Voices
Since selection of Voices follows the same procedure throughout the various Voice sections,
instructions for only Upper Keyboard Voice 1 are given here. In these instructions, you’ll also learn
how to set the volume for the Voice sections.
To select Voices:
1. First,
turn on the desired Voice section in the ENSEMBLE buttons.
Press the UPPER VOICE 1 button to turn on Upper Keyboard Voice 1. (The button’s lamp
lights.)
Lamp lights to indicate the Voice section is on.
ENSEMBLE
LOWER
VOICE
1
LOWER
VOICE
2
LOWER
ORGAN
UPPER
VOICE
1
LOWER
UPPER
VOICE
2
UPPER
ORGAN
LEAD
VOICE
UPPER
PEDAL
VOICE
1
LEAD
PEDAL
VOICE
2
PEDAL
PEDAL
ORGAN
The ORGAN Voice sections do
not have preset Voices and
thus are not selected in the
same way. (See pages 26, 29
for details.)
2. Select the desired Voice by pressing one of the Voice buttons in the Voice
section.
For example, if you have selected the ORGAN Voice, the following display (Voice Menu) will
appear:
UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE 1
MAX
STRINGS
BRASS
CLARINET
SAXOPHONE
CHORUS HARMONICA
1
ORGAN
PIANO
GUITAR
VIBRAPHONE
COSMIC
2
TUTTI
MIN
Notice that several different Voice names are shown at the bottom of this display. These are
variations of the basic Organ Voice category.
In addition to the 205 panel
Voices, the AR-100 has many
other Voices for playing back
commercially available XG and
DOC song data.
2. Voice Sections
15
3. Press
the Data Control button corresponding to the voice you wish to
select.
DATA CONTROL
COARSE
The name of the selected Voice appears at the top of the display. In this case, Pop Organ is
shown.
Some Voices (such as Organ and Guitar) have two pages of Voices. To select the desired page,
press the Menu button next to it.
PAGE
4. Select
Voices for the other Upper Voice sections in the same way (steps #1 #3 above), if desired.
5. Set
the volume for each active Voice section.
There are two volume controls: Coarse and Fine.
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2. Voice Sections
Coarse:
Use the touch controls at the right of each Voice section on the panel to set the desired level for
each Voice. The controls have seven volume settings, from a minimum of 0 (MIN) to a
maximum of 24 (MAX). (The lamps on the controls light to indicate the volume.)
UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE 1
MAX
STRINGS
BRASS
CLARINET
SAXOPHONE
CHORUS HARMONICA
1
ORGAN
PIANO
GUITAR
VIBRAPHONE
COSMIC
2
TUTTI
MIN
Fine:
Fine adjustments to the volume are made from the Voice Condition page. You can select this
page in one of three ways:
• Press the same panel Voice button again.
• Press the same Data Control button corresponding to the
• Pressing a Voice button once
selected Voice.
calls up that Voice’s Voice Menu
• Press the Menu button corresponding to “Condition” in
display. Pressing it again (or the
the display.
Menu button next to
“Condition”) calls up the Voice
Condition page. Successive
presses of either button toggle
between the Voice Condition
and Voice Menu pages.
• You can also make fine
volume settings from the Voice
Display page. (See page 23.)
For more information on the
Voice Condition controls and
other Voice-related settings, see
“Voice Controls and Effects”
(page 32).
DATA CONTROL
COARSE
Use the Data Control buttons directly under VOLUME in the display to change the level of the
selected Voice. The level is indicated both by a numeric value (0 – 24) and a graphic bar.
2. Voice Sections
17
6. Now
select Voices for the Lower keyboard and
Pedalboard as you did for the Upper keyboard
above. Also set the volumes of the Voices.
7. Adjust
the volume balance between the Upper and
Lower Voices with the MANUAL BALANCE touch
The Lead and Pedal Voices
sound one note at a time; when
you simultaneously press two
or more keys, only the highest
note will sound.
control. Adjust the overall level of the Pedal Voices
with the PEDAL BALANCE touch control.
You can also change the
manual balance (in fine steps)
from the Voice Display page.
(See page 24.)
PEDAL MANUAL
BALANCE BALANCE
MAX
UPPER
MIN
LOWER
About TO LOWER — Playing Lead and
Pedal Voices from the Lower keyboard:
The AR-100 has a special “To Lower” function that lets you assign Lead or
Pedal Voices to the Lower keyboard. Simply press the TO LOWER button
in the appropriate Voice section, and that section’s Voice will be playable
from the Lower keyboard.
LEAD VOICE
VIOLIN
FLUTE
1
OBOE
TRUMPET
TO
LOWER
MAX
When the TO LOWER button is
turned on, the Lead Voices and
Pedal Voices cannot be played
on the Upper keyboard and
Pedalboard, respectively.
MIN
Turning Voice Sections On and Off
The Voices of the various Voice sections in each keyboard sound together in
a layer, and the balance of the Voices in the layer is determined by the
controls described above. You can easily mute (or unmute) a particular
Voice section by pressing the appropriate button in the ENSEMBLE
section. (The button’s lamp lights when the section is on.)
ENSEMBLE
LOWER
VOICE
1
LOWER
VOICE
2
LOWER
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LOWER
ORGAN
UPPER
VOICE
1
UPPER
VOICE
2
UPPER
UPPER
ORGAN
LEAD
VOICE
PEDAL
VOICE
1
LEAD
2. Voice Sections
PEDAL
VOICE
2
PEDAL
PEDAL
ORGAN
Selecting Voices from the Dotted Buttons
The AR-100 has a wide variety of Voices from which you can choose — far greater than what is
immediately apparent from the front panel controls. You’ve already learned in the section above how
to select the different Voices that are available in the Voice Menu display of each panel Voice. The AR100 also has dotted buttons in each Voice section, giving you access to even more Voices — including
Voices you’ve created yourself (User Voices) by using the Voice Edit function. (See page 114.)
Each Voice section has one or two dotted buttons, found on the right side of each Voice section. These
dotted buttons function as “wild card” Voice Menu selectors; any internal or User Voices can be
selected from these buttons.
The dotted buttons have three basic uses:
• For playing any Voice of the Voice Menus from any of the keyboards or Pedalboard.
For example, you can play any Voice from the various Voice Menu pages (including User),
and not be limited to only the twelve Voice Menus available from the Upper keyboard panel
buttons.
• For having three different Voices from the same Voice Menu page available at the
same time.
For example, you can assign one of the Guitar Voices to a dotted button in the Upper
Keyboard Voice 1 section, a different Guitar Voice to the other dotted button, and select the
third Guitar Voice from the GUITAR button.
• For playing the User Voices of your own creation. (See page 114.)
To select Voices from the dotted buttons:
1. Press one of the dotted buttons in the desired Voice section.
UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE 1
MAX
STRINGS
BRASS
CLARINET
SAXOPHONE
CHORUS HARMONICA
1
ORGAN
PIANO
GUITAR
VIBRAPHONE
COSMIC
2
TUTTI
MIN
2. Scroll through the various categories with the PAGE buttons.
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3. Select
a specific Voice Menu (GUITAR, for example) by pressing
corresponding Menu button.
Select specific pages with the Menu buttons.
PAGE
The Voice name at the top of
the display is that of the
currently assigned Voice and is
unrelated to the Voice menu at
the bottom.
Use the PAGE buttons to
scroll through the various
Voice categories.
Each page represents a general Voice category and the category title appears in the dark bar at the
top of the menu when the page has been selected.
4. Select
a specific Voice from the display (for example, Muted Guitar) by
using the Data Control buttons.
The name of the selected Voice appears at the top of the display.
DATA CONTROL
COARSE
Use the Data Control buttons to select a Voice.
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2. Voice Sections
To select User Voices:
Select the USER Voice Menu (by the same method above) when you wish to play Voices that
you’ve created in Voice Edit (see page 114).
PAGE
You can directly view and select
Voice Menu pages by holding
down one of the dotted buttons
and simultaneously pressing the
desired Voice buttons in
succession.
DATA CONTROL
Voice Menus / Voice List
The following list shows the Voice categories and the available Voices.
1. UPPER/LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE
STRINGS
Class. Popular Bowed Chamber Orch.
Strs.
Strs.
Strs.
Strs.
Strs.
Pizz. Trem.
Synth.
Strs.
Strs.
Strs.1
Full
Strs.
Synth.
Strs.2
6. LEAD VOICE
TRUMPET
Organ
String
Synth.
Strs.3
2. LEAD VOICE
Class.
Trp.
Smooth
Trb.
Dixie
Trp.
Band
Trb.
Cornet
Muted
Trb.
Jazz
Violin
Kokyu
Pizz.
Violin
Synth.
Violin
Tuba
8. LEAD VOICE
Bass
Solo
Pizz.
Bass
FLUTE
Upright Acou.
Bass
Bass
Bigband Pop
Orch. Brass Brass
Brass Brass Brass Section Ensem.
Synth. Synth. Synth.
Brass2 Brass3 Brass4
5. LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE
HORN
Horn
Muted
Horn
Solo
Orch.
Flute
Flute
Recor- Ocarina
der
Jazz
Flute
Pan
Flute
Piccolo
Shaku- Whistle Blown
hachi
Bottle
9. LEAD VOICE
4. UPPER/LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE
BRASS
French Horn
Horn Ensem.
Euphonium
Timpani Timp.
Roll
CONTRA BASS
Fanfare
Brass
Synth.
Brass1
Muted
Trp.
TUBA
Cello
3. PEDAL VOICE
Contra Contra
Bass1 Bass2
Bright
Trp.
Flugel
Horn
7. PEDAL VOICE
VIOLIN
Orch.
Violin
Fiddle
Jazz
Trp.
OBOE
Brass
Band
Orch.
Solo
Oboe Oboe
Bagpipe
English
Horn
Orch.
Solo
Bassoon Bassoon
10. UPPER/LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE
CLARINET
Orch.
Cla.
2. Voice Sections
Dixie
Cla.
Synth.
Cla.
Square Square
Lead1 Lead2
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11. UPPER/LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE
SAXOPHONE
Alto
Jazz Tenor Breathy Jazz
Sax.
Alto
Sax. Tenor Tenor
Sax.
Sax.
Saw.
Section Ensem.
Lead1
18. UPPER/LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE
PIANO
Soprano Bari.
Sax.
Sax.
Saw.
Lead2
Band
Tutti
Str.&
Bell
Wind. Wind. Brass
Ensem. Quintet Quintet
Str.&
Orch.
Horn
Hit
Choir
Ooh
Choir
Aah
Synth. Synth. Synth.
Chorus1 Chorus2 Chorus3
Folk
Guitar
50's
Guitar
Harmo- Blues
nica
Harm.
Nylon
Guitar
Elec.
Guitar
Banjo Mandolin
Harp
Cath- Chapel Stop. Cinema Theat.
edral Organ Flute Organ Organ
Elec. Bright Rock
Jazz
Pop
Organ Combi. Organ Organ Organ
16. UPPER/LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE
ACCORDION
Bando- Musette
neon
Acou. Spanish 12Str.
Guitar Guitar Guitar
Over- Clean Muted
drive Guitar Guitar
Lute
Theat.
Mix.
Organ
Horn
Harmonium
Post
Horn
Sitar
Shamisen
Koto Taishokoto
Fingerd Slap Picked Fret- Flange Slap
Bass Bass1 Bass
less
Bass Bass2
Synth. Synth. Synth. Synth.
Bass1 Bass2 Bass3 Bass4
Muted
Bass
23. UPPER/LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE
COSMIC
NewAge NewAge Warm Cosmic PolyPad1 Pad2
Pad
Pad
synth
SoundSeatrack
shore
ORGAN BASS
22
Jazz
Guitar
Dist. Hawaii.
Guitar Guitar
Waspy BrightSynth. ness
Bird
AppTweet lause
Sci-Fi
USER
6
USER
14
USER
8
USER
16
24. USER
17. PEDAL VOICE
16ft.
Chry- Celesta Music Kalimba
soglott
Box
Chime Synth. Steel
Chime Drum
22. PEDAL VOICE
ELECTRIC BASS
15. UPPER/LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE
ORGAN
8ft.
Dulcimer
Synth.
Clavi.
21. UPPER/LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE
BANJO
14. UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE
HARMONICA
Accordion
Clavichord
Clavi.
20. UPPER/LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE
GUITAR
Vocal
Doo
Pipe
Organ
Click
Organ
Octave Honky Harpsi- Grand
Piano Tonk chord Harpsi.
Bright Elec. Piano&
E.Piano Piano E.Piano
VibraSoft
Glocphone Vibes
ken.
Rep. Marimba XyloMarimba
phone
13. UPPER/LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE
CHORUS
Choir
Mellow
Piano
Stage
E.Piano
19. UPPER/LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE
VIBRAPHONE
12. UPPER/LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE
TUTTI
Octave Strs.& Octave
Strs. Brass Brass
Str.&
Str.&
Str.&
Piano Choir Harpsi.
Grand
Piano
DX
E.Piano
8+16ft.
Pipe
Bass
Toccata
USER VOICE
32ft.
Mix.
USER
1
USER
9
2. Voice Sections
USER
2
USER
10
USER
3
USER
11
USER
4
USER
12
USER
5
USER
13
USER
7
USER
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Voice Display
The Voice Display is the “home” or default display for the AR-100 and provides at-a-glance
information on some of the most important settings for the instrument. These include:
• Current Voice selections for each Voice section. (The active Voice sections are highlighted.) For
the Flute/Tibia (Organ) sections, the active sections are highlighted.
• Organ Variation setting.
• Current Style selection.
• Transpose setting.
• Chord root and type (the currently played chord in the Lower keyboard).
The Voice Display is automatically called up when you turn on the AR-100. You can also call it
up by pressing the VOICE DISPLAY button in the DISPLAY SELECT section.
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
PAGE
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
The Voice Display also has Menu Pages for Manual Volume, Pedal Volume, and Voice Pan
settings. Use the appropriate Menu button to select the desired page.
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MANUAL VOLUME Page
PAGE
1
2
3
4
DATA CONTROL
COARSE
1 LOWER 1 and 2
2 UPPER 1 and 2
3 LEAD
4 MANUAL BALANCE
This determines the overall balance between the Upper and Lower Keyboard levels.
MANUAL BALANCE is shown as a slider graphic; higher slider settings make the Upper
Voices relatively louder, while lower settings make the Lower Voices relatively louder. This
can also be set from the MANUAL BALANCE touch control.
PEDAL VOLUME Page
PAGE
1
2
DATA CONTROL
3
COARSE
1 STYLE Controls
• RHYTHM
This determines the level of the rhythm (drum and percussion) parts of the Style and the
Keyboard Percussion sounds. This can also be set from the panel RHYTHM touch controls.
• B/C (Bass/Chord)
This determines the level of the bass and chord accompaniment of the Style. This can also
be set from the panel BASS/CHORD touch controls.
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2. Voice Sections
2 PEDAL Controls
• 1, 2
These determine the volume of each Pedal Voice section. These can also be set from the respective panel touch controls.
3 PEDAL BALANCE
This determines the level of the Pedal Voice sections. PEDAL BALANCE is shown as a slider
graphic; higher slider settings make the Pedal Voices louder. This can also be set from the
PEDAL BALANCE touch control.
VOICE PAN Page
3
1
2
4
DATA CONTROL
COARSE
1 LOWER 1 and 2
2 UPPER 1 and 2
3 LEAD
4 PEDAL 1 and 2
These determine the pan setting (stereo position) of each section. Use the corresponding
Data Control buttons. Setting this arrow indication to the left puts the sound of the selected
Voice toward the left speaker/channel. Setting it to the right puts the sound toward the right.
Seven pan positions are available.
These settings are also available in the Voice Condition page for each Voice section. When an
effect has been turned on for a Voice section (see page 34), the corresponding section in this
page is disabled.
Saving and Recalling Panel Settings
Turning the AR-100 off or selecting different Registrations (see page 9) erases all settings you have
made. If you have made settings you wish to keep, save them to Registration Memory (see page 73)
before turning the AR-100 off. However, you can recall the panel settings before the AR-100 was last
turned off. See page 80 for more information.
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Flute/Tibia and Extra Voice
The Flute/Tibia and Extra Voice sections provide a variety of popular and traditional organ sounds.
Used together or separately, they give you the sounds and the convenient, intuitive control found on
conventional organs.
Flute/Tibia (Theatre)
The Flute/Tibia section allows you to create your own organ voices. With this function you can
recreate popular organ sounds by adjusting the flute footage levels directly from the convenient panel
touch controls.
The Upper Flute/Tibia features nine footage settings, with four additional footage settings for the
Attack/Chiff sound. The Lower section has seven footage settings, and the Pedal section has three.
Click settings are available for all sections.
Creating Flute/Tibia Voices
Setting Footages
1. Turn off all Voice sections for the appropriate keyboard (in the ENSEMBLE
section), except the Organ section.
For example, press the UPPER and LEAD buttons in the ENSEMBLE section until only the
UPPER ORGAN button’s lamp is lit.
ENSEMBLE
LOWER
VOICE
1
LOWER
VOICE
2
LOWER
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LOWER
ORGAN
UPPER
VOICE
1
UPPER
VOICE
2
UPPER
UPPER
ORGAN
LEAD
VOICE
LEAD
PEDAL
VOICE
1
PEDAL
VOICE
2
PEDAL
3. Flute/Tibia and Extra Voices
PEDAL
ORGAN
2.
Select one of the Organ Variations: Theatre, Jazz, Electronic, or Classical.
Press the ORGAN VARIATION button. This calls up the FLUTE and EXTRA VOICE pages
(shown below). Each successive press of the button selects a different Organ Variation. You can
also select the Organ Variations by pressing the appropriate Menu buttons.
TRANSPOSE
COARSE
ORGAN VARIATION
PEDAL
VOICE
1
PEDAL
VOICE
2
THEATRE
JAZZ
ELECTRONIC
CLASSICAL
PEDAL
ORGAN
TREMOLO
(TREMULANT)
FAST
PEDAL
PAGE
3. Use
the touch controls in the appropriate FLUTE/TIBIA section to change
each footage volume.
FLUTE/TIBIA (THEATRE)
16
8
5-1/3
4
2-2/3
2
ATTACK/CHIFF
1-3/5
1-1/3
1
CLICK
4
2-2/3
2
LENGTH
RESPONSE
FAST
MID.
SLOW
UPPER KEYBOARD
Play the keyboard and listen to the changes in the sound as you adjust the footage volumes.
(You may need to set the overall Flute/Tibia level to properly hear the Voices; see the next step.)
3. Flute/Tibia and Extra Voices
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4.
Turn the Tremolo effect on or off for the Flute Voices, if desired. Also set
the Flute Volume and Click Volume as needed.
EFFECT
This turns Tremolo on or off for the Flute/Tibia Voices. (As with
the other Voice sections, this enables Tremolo. To actually turn
Tremolo on, use the panel TREMOLO button. To make changes to
the Tremolo settings, see page 40.)
The Symphonic/Celeste, Delay
and Flanger effects cannot be
applied to the Flute/Tibia Voice
sections.
FLUTE VOLUME (LOWER, UPPER, PEDAL)
Determines the overall Flute/Tibia Voice level for the Lower and Upper keyboards and
Pedalboard, respectively. Range: 0 – 24
CLICK VOLUME (LOWER, UPPER, PEDAL)
Determines the Click level for the Lower and Upper keyboards and Pedalboard, respectively.
Click produces a sharp key click sound. Click must be turned on from the panel (see “Setting
the Click and Response” below). Range: 0 – 6
Setting the Click and Response
To set Click and Response, use the controls to the right of each Flute/Tibia section.
FLUTE/TIBIA (THEATRE)
16
8
5-1/3
4
2-2/3
2
ATTACK/CHIFF
1-3/5
1-1/3
1
CLICK
4
2-2/3
2
LENGTH
RESPONSE
FAST
MID.
SLOW
UPPER KEYBOARD
CLICK
Turns the key click sound on and off. (The lamp lights when Click is on.)
RESPONSE (FAST, MID., SLOW)
Determines the overall response speed of the sound. The FAST setting results in a quicker
keyboard response, while SLOW results in a slower response.
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3. Flute/Tibia and Extra Voices
Setting Attack/Chiff (Upper Keyboard only)
Attack/Chiff is a special set of footages for the Upper Keyboard that produces a percussive
sound, like that on conventional organs. The length of the percussive sound is also adjustable.
To set Attack/Chiff, use the ATTACK/CHIFF touch controls. The actual sound differs depending
on the Organ Variation selected. For Jazz and Electronic, this functions as Attack, reproducing
the percussive attack on popular conventional organs. For Theatre and Classical, this functions
as Chiff, reproducing the breathy noise of a pipe organ.
FLUTE/TIBIA (THEATRE)
16
8
5-1/3
4
2-2/3
ATTACK/CHIFF
2
1-3/5
1-1/3
1
CLICK
4
2-2/3
2
LENGTH
RESPONSE
FAST
MID.
SLOW
UPPER KEYBOARD
The numbered touch controls set the footage for the Attack/Chiff sound. The LENGTH touch
control determines the duration of the Attack sound.
Extra Voice
The Extra Voice sections provide a variety of additional Voices for the four Organ Variations — Theatre,
Jazz, Electronic, and Classical. Though they can be used on their own, they are essentially designed to
supplement the Flute/Tibia sections. The Upper and Lower keyboards each have six Extra Voices, and
the Pedalboard has two.
To use the Extra Voice sections:
1. Turn
off all Voice sections for the appropriate keyboards (in the
ENSEMBLE section), except the Organ sections.
ORGAN VARIATION
ENSEMBLE
LOWER
VOICE
1
LOWER
VOICE
2
LOWER
LOWER
ORGAN
UPPER
VOICE
1
UPPER
VOICE
2
UPPER
UPPER
ORGAN
LEAD
VOICE
PEDAL
VOICE
1
LEAD
PEDAL
VOICE
2
PEDAL
ORGAN
THEATRE
JAZZ
ELECTRONIC
CLASSICAL
PEDAL
If you want to use the Extra Voices by themselves, also make sure that the Flute/Tibia touch
controls are all set to minimum.
2. Select the Organ Variation category (Theatre, Jazz, Electronic, or Classical)
by pressing the appropriate Menu button, or by using the ORGAN
VARIATION button (as you did on page 27).
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3. Press
one of the buttons in one of the Extra Voice sections.
This turns on the selected Voice (the button’s lamp lights) and automatically calls up the FLUTE
VOICE and EXTRA VOICE pages.
Upper Keyboard Extra Voice section.
Selected Voice is highlighted.
Lower Keyboard Extra Voice section.
Pedalboard Extra Voice section.
LOWER KEYBOARD EXTRA VOICE
KINURA 8 VOX HUM. 8 STRING 8
OBOE 8
CLARI. 8
STRING 8
FLUTE 16
DIAP. 8
OCT. 4
ORGAN VARIATION
THEATRE
JAZZ/ELECTRONIC
CLASSICAL
ORGAN VARIATION
STRING 4
SAX. 8
TRUMP. 8
STRING 4 TROMB. 8 HORN 8
SU. OCT. 2 MIX. IV
TRUMP. 8
THEATRE
JAZZ/ELECTRONIC
CLASSICAL
UPPER KEYBOARD EXTRA VOICE
KINURA 8 VOX HUM. 8 STRING 8
OBOE 8
CLARI. 8
STRING 8
DIAP. 16
OCT. 8
GAMBA 8
STRING 4
SAX. 16 TRUMP. 8
STRING 4 TROMB. 16 TRUMP. 8
MIX. IV
OBOE 8 CLAIRO.4
EXTRA VOICE
STRING 8 TUBA 16
STRING 8 TUBA 16
TRUMP. 8
MIX.IV
Unlike the other Voice sections,
Extra Voice allows you to
simultaneously use two or more
Voices.
PEDALS
4. Add
other Voices by pressing other buttons in the appropriate EXTRA
VOICE sections.
The selected Voices are highlighted in the display and their buttons’ lamps light.
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3. Flute/Tibia and Extra Voices
5. From
the EXTRA VOICE page, make additional settings for the Extra Voices.
The EXTRA VOICE page automatically appears when you press one of the EXTRA VOICE
buttons, except when the FLUTE VOICE page is active — in which case you can use the PAGE
buttons to select the EXTRA VOICE page.
1
2
3
1 EFFECT
This determines the effect type (Tremolo or Symphonic) for the Extra Voice sections.
• OFF: Cancels the effect.
• TREM. (Tremolo): Enables Tremolo for the Extra Voice
The Delay and Flanger effects
sections. (To actually turn Tremolo on, use the panel
TREMOLO button. To make changes to the Tremolo settings, cannot be applied to the Extra
Voice sections.
see page 40.)
• SYMPH. (Symphonic): Selects the Symphonic/Celeste effect.
(See page 37).
2 EXTRA VOICE VOLUME (LOWER, UPPER, PEDAL)
Determines the overall Extra Voice level for the Lower and Upper keyboards and Pedalboard,
respectively. Range: 0 – 24
3 EXTRA FEET (LOWER, UPPER)
Determines the octave (or footage) for the Extra Voice Lower and Upper sections. When set
to “PRESET,” the octave setting is normal. “UP” (Lower only) raises the pitch by one octave,
and “DOWN” (Upper only) lowers it by one octave.
6. If desired, make settings for the Flute/Tibia Voice section(s) and mix them
with the Extra Voice section(s).
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Voice Controls and Effects
The AR-100 features two general kinds of functions that can be used to control or change the sound
of the Voices: Voice controls and effects.
Voice controls are used to change various basic settings for the Voices, such as volume, octave (Feet),
Pan, Vibrato, touch sensitivity (Touch Tone) and Brilliance. The Voice controls, as well as the
selection of certain effects, are provided in the Voice Condition pages (described below).
Effects are an extremely versatile set of tools through which you can dramatically change and
enhance the sound of the Voices. They include: Reverb, Sustain, Tremolo, Symphonic, Delay, and
Flanger. Most effect settings are controlled from the Effect Set pages. (Controls for Reverb, Sustain,
and Tremolo On/Off are provided on the panel.)
The chart below shows the various Voice controls and effects for the individual Voice sections.
Available functions are indicated by circles.
Upper
Upper Keyboard
Voice 1
Upper Keyboard
Voice 2
Touch
Tone
(Initial /
After)
Feet
Pan
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Lead
Tune
Ø
Symphonic /
Celeste
Delay
Flanger
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Extra Voice
–
–
–
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Lower
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø*
Ø
Ø*
Ø
Ø
–
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
–
Extra Voice
–
–
–
–
–
Ø
Lead
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Pedal Voice 1
–
Ø
Ø
Ø
Pedal
–
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
–
Ø*
Ø
Ø*
Ø
–
Ø
Ø
–
Ø
–
Ø*
Lead Voice
Ø
Ø
Ø
–
Ø
Ø
Flute / Tibia
Ø
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Extra Voice
–
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Vibrato Page
–
–
–
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
–
Related Pages
–
–
–
Flute Voice Page
–
–
Ø
–
–
Ø*
–
Reverb Pages
Sustain Page
Ø
–
Ø*
–
–
Extra Voice
Page
Sustain Tremolo
Ø
–
–
Ø
Flute / Tibia
Voice Condition
Page
Reverb
Ø
Ø
–
–
Pedal Voice 2
Lead
Slide
Ø
Flute / Tibia
Lower Keyboard
Voice 1
Lower Keyboard
Voice 2
Ø
Brilliance Vibrato
–
–
Ø*
–
–
Ø*
Ø
–
–
–
Ø
–
Effect Set
Pages
Ø
Ø
Ø
–
Ø
* This sets the type of effect applied to each voice section. Further effect settings should be done from the page of the corresponding effect.
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4. Voice Controls and Effects
To change the desired Voice control or effect setting, select the appropriate
page:
• For Touch Tone, Feet, Effect On/Off/Type (Tremolo, Symphonic, Delay, and Flanger), Pan,
Brilliance, Volume, and Vibrato —Select the Voice Condition pages (see below).
• For Tremolo, Symphonic, Delay, and Flanger parameter settings —Select the Effect Set page by
pressing the EFFECT SET button.
• For Reverb, Sustain, and Tremolo parameter settings —Press the corresponding panel button,
then select the appropriate menu in the display.
Voice Condition Pages
You can call up the Voice Condition pages in one of three ways:
• Press the same panel Voice button twice.
• Press the same Data Control button corresponding to the just selected Voice.
• Press the Menu button corresponding to “Condition” from the Voice Menu page.
The Voice Condition pages of the various Voice sections have slight differences in their functions.
Each Voice control in these pages is applied independently to each Voice section.
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 TOUCH TONE
The Touch Tone function gives you expressive control over the volume and timbre of a Voice.
Two types of keyboard touch affect this function: Initial Touch and After Touch.
All Voices are provided with this expressive function, making it possible to perfectly
reproduce the subtle dynamic and tonal changes of actual instruments. For example, piano
Voices sound much brighter when you play the keys strongly, especially in the attack portion
of the sound — exactly as if you were playing a real acoustic piano.
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• INITIAL Touch
Controls volume and timbre according to the velocity at which you play the keys. The
harder you strike the keys, the greater the volume and the brighter the timbre will become.
Range: 1 (no Initial Touch effect) – 7 (maximum effect)
• AFTER Touch
Controls volume and timbre according to the pressure you
Generally, After Touch has no
apply to the keys after playing them. The harder you press
effect on percussive Voices
down on the keys, the greater the volume and the brighter the
(such as Piano, Harpsichord, or
timbre will become. Range: 1 (no After Touch effect) – 7
Vibraphone) or percussion
(maximum effect)
sounds.
2 FEET
Determines the octave setting of the Voice. PRESET is the original (factory) setting; 4’ is the
highest and 16’ is the lowest.
3 EFFECT
Determines the effect type applied to the Voice section. This is essentially an on/off switch
for the effects; settings and adjustments to the effects are made from other pages. (For more
information, see page 33.)
• PRESET: Selects the original (factory) effect.
• OFF: Cancels the effect.
The actual sound of the effect
• TREM. (Tremolo): Selects the Tremolo effect. (See page 39.)
may not be noticeable even
when selected here, if the
• SYMPH. (Symphonic): Selects the Symphonic/Celeste effect.
corresponding settings in the
(See page 37.)
Effect Set page (see page 37) are
• DELAY: Selects the Delay effect. (See page 38.)
not appropriate.
• FLANG. (Flanger): Selects the Flanger effect. (See page 38.)
4 PAN
Determines the position of the Voice in the stereo image. Seven
Pan positions are available.
The Pan effect is displayed and
active only when other effects
are set to OFF (in the EFFECT
parameter above).
5 BRILL. (Brilliance)
Determines the timbre or tone of the Voice. Higher settings
make the Voice brighter.
Range: -3 – +3
These effects are applied in
different degrees depending on
the type of Voice you’ve
selected.
6 VOLUME
Fine adjustment of the Voice volume. (See page 16 for more information on Voice volume.)
Range: 0 – 24
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4. Voice Controls and Effects
VIBRATO Page
Select the Vibrato page by pressing the corresponding Menu button.
The Vibrato page for the Lead Voice section has additional Slide and Tune settings (unlike that
of the Upper and Lower sections). The Pedal Voice sections have no Vibrato page.
PAGE
CONTRAST
1
2
3
4
1 VIBRATO
PRESET/USER (See next page for detail on USER VIBRATO.)
Selects Preset, which calls up the original (factory) Vibrato
settings for the Voice, or User, which lets you adjust the Vibrato
settings yourself.
The Delay, Depth, and Speed
settings are not displayed and
cannot be adjusted unless USER
has been selected in this setting.
2 TOUCH (Touch Vibrato)
Determines whether Touch Vibrato is on or off. Touch Vibrato
lets you apply Vibrato to individual notes as you play them.
While playing a key, press down harder on it to give the note
Vibrato. The harder you press the key down, the greater the
Vibrato will be.
When DEPTH (below) is set to
0, Touch Vibrato is inactive.
3 SLIDE (Lead Voices only)
Slide applies a portamento effect to notes played in legato. For example, if you play one
note, then play another before completely releasing the first note, the pitch of the first note
will “slide” up or down to the second note. The Slide function is effective within a oneoctave range.
• ON/KNEE/OFF
On/Off switch and knee lever selector for the Slide function.
• TIME
Determines the speed of the Slide or portamento effect. The higher the value, the slower the
speed.
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4 TUNE (Lead Voices only)
Determines the pitch of the Lead Voice. This control lets you detune the Lead Voice relative
to the other Voices of the AR-100, for producing a richer sound. The higher the value, the
higher the pitch.
When Vibrato is set to USER:
1
2
3
DATA CONTROL
COARSE
1 DELAY
Determines the amount of time that elapses between the playing of a key and the start of the
Vibrato effect (see diagram). Higher settings increase the delay of the Vibrato onset. Range:
0–7
2 DEPTH
Determines the intensity of the Vibrato effect (see diagram). Higher settings result in a more
pronounced Vibrato. Range: 0 – 7
3 SPEED
Determines the speed of the Vibrato effect (see diagram). Range: 0 – 7
Speed
Delay
Depth
Key On
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4. Voice Controls and Effects
Effect Set Pages
Turning On the Effects
Before you can work with the effects in the Effect Set pages, you must first turn on the desired
effect in the Voice Condition page.
1. Call
up the Voice Condition page by pressing the desired Voice button on
the panel twice (or by using any other method; see page 33).
2. Turn
on the desired effect for the Voice by using the Data Control buttons
below EFFECT in the display.
Tremolo / Symphonic, Delay, can Flanger and be selected independently for each Voice section.
Calling Up the Effect Set pages
Press the EFFECT SET button in the DISPLAY SELECT section, and use the
Menu buttons to select the different pages.
TREMOLO & SYMPHONIC Page
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SHIFT
SW.
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
PAGE
CONTRAST
1
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
2
Indicates the effect setting for each Voice
section. These cannot be changed here.
1 TREMOLO
(For more information, see the Tremolo section on page 39.)
2 SYMPHONIC
Determines the type of Symphonic effect: Symphonic or Celeste. Symphonic is a subtle
effect that makes one Voice sound like an ensemble. For example, a solo violin Voice played
through Symphonic would sound like several violins playing together. The SYMPHONIC
setting simulates a large ensemble, while CELESTE creates the effect of a gradually expanding
sound.
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DELAY & FLANGER Page
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
PAGE
CONTRAST
1
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
2
1 DELAY
Delay is a pronounced echo effect, with distinct delayed repeats of the original sound.
• Note Value
Determines the Delay time as a note value, to ensure that the Delay repeats in sync with the
Style tempo. (The eighth-note setting corresponds to a Speed value of 23, while the
sixteenth-note corresponds to a value of 61.) Settings: Eighth notes (
), Sixteenth notes
(
)
• SPEED
Determines the time between delayed repeats. Higher values result in a shorter Delay time.
Range: 0 – 100
• F.B. (Feedback)
Determines the number of delayed repeats. Range: 0 – 100
• BALANCE
Determines the volume of the Delay effect, relative to the original sound. Higher settings
produce a louder delay. Range: 0 – 100
2 FLANGER
Flanger introduces a swirling, animated modulation effect to the sound.
• SPEED
Determines the speed of the modulation. Range: 0 – 100
• F.B. (Feedback)
Controls the brightness and the metallic sound of the effect. Range: 0 – 100
• DEPTH
Determines the intensity of the effect. Range: 0 – 100
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4. Voice Controls and Effects
Panel-selectable Effects — Tremolo,
Sustain, and Reverb
The Reverb, Sustain, and Tremolo pages are called up by pressing the respective panel buttons, then
selecting the menu with the bottom left Menu button.
For example, if you press the TREMOLO button (so that the button’s lamp lights), the selection
“Tremolo Menu” appears at the left of the display:
From this display, use the bottom left Menu button to call up the Tremolo page.
TREMOLO
(TREMULANT)
FAST
Tremolo Page
CAPTURE!
Tremolo
Tremolo recreates the rich, swirling sound of the popular rotating speaker effect. Just as with a
conventional rotating speaker, you can switch between slow and fast speeds. And like a motordriven speaker, the characteristic tremolo effect gradually changes speed after it is switched. (For
ELECTRONIC, JAZZ ORGAN, and ROCK ORGAN only.) You can also choose among different
Tremolo types and adjust the maximum speed of the effect to suit your playing style. The
Tremolo effect can be switched in real time as you play with either the front panel TREMOLO
button or the left footswitch (when properly set for footswitch operation).
Enabling the Tremolo Effect
Before using Tremolo, it must be enabled (turned on) for the appropriate Voice section in the
Voice Condtion page. (See page 34) For the Flute/Tibia and Extra Voice sections, Tremolo must
be enabled in the FLUTE VOICE and EXTRA VOICE pages, respectively. (See pages 28, 31.)
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Setting the Tremolo Effect
Settings for the Tremolo effect are made from the TREMOLO & SYMPH. (Symphonic) page.
PAGE
CONTRAST
1
2
3
1 TREMOLO
Determines the type of Tremolo effect. These types have been programmed to match the
corresponding type of organ sounds: Jazz, Rock, Theatre (THEAT.), and Classical (CLASS.).
2 TREMOLO SPEED
Determines the speed of the Tremolo (rapid rotation) effect. Range: 0 – 100
3 TREMOLO CHORUS
Determines the effect applied when Tremolo is switched off: a slow chorus effect (SLOW) or
STOP. Use the SLOW setting when you want to have a constant rotating speaker sound.
Using the Tremolo Effect
Once the Tremolo effect has been turned on (see “Enabling the Tremolo Effect” above) and set,
you can control the effect in real time from the panel or from the left footswitch.
• Panel Control
Simply press the TREMOLO button to turn the Tremolo effect on and off while you’re
playing.
This button functions just like the fast/slow switch on an actual rotating speaker cabinet.
When Tremolo is on, the rotation effect is fast; when off (Chorus), it is slow. The speed
change is gradual, effectively simulating the slowing down and speeding up of a rotating
speaker.
• Footswitch Control
You can also use one of the footswitches to control the Tremolo effect in the same way, if the
footswitch has been properly assigned. (See the section Footswitch Assign on page 156 for
details.)
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4. Voice Controls and Effects
Reverb
Reverb adds an echo-like effect to the sound, giving the impression of a performance in a large
room or concert hall. The effect can be applied equally and simultaneously to all Voices, or set
individually for each section of the AR-100, even independently for rhythm, accompaniment
and effects.
To call up the Reverb pages:
Press the REVERB touch control, then select “Reverb Menu” in the display
with the bottom left Menu button. Select the different Reverb pages by
using the corresponding Menu buttons.
REVERB — GLOBAL Page
REVERB
MAX
PAGE
MIN
CONTRAST
1
2
3
DATA CONTROL
COARSE
1 MODE
Determines the type of Reverb effect: Room, Hall, or Church. Each type simulates a different
acoustic environment; Room is the smallest and Church is the largest.
2 LENGTH
Determines the acoustic liveliness of the simulated room in the effect. Higher settings make
the room more reverberant. Range: 0 – 6
3 DEPTH
Fine adjustment of the depth of reverberation or the level of the
reflected sounds. (Coarse Reverb depth settings are made with
the panel REVERB touch controls.) A setting of 0 effectively
turns off the Reverb effect. Range: 0 – 24
4. Voice Controls and Effects
When the Depth parameter (or
the panel REVERB control) is
set to the minimum, the
settings in the pages that follow
have no effect.
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REVERB — VOICE GROUP Page
PAGE
CONTRAST
Voice Section (LOWER 1, 2; UPPER 1, 2; LEAD; PEDAL 1, 2; ORGAN)
Determines the amount of Reverb applied to each of the Voice sections: Lower 1 and 2, Upper 1
and 2, Lead, Pedal 1 and 2, and Organ (Flute/Tibia). Range: 0 – 24
REVERB — K.B.P. & EFFECT Page
PAGE
CONTRAST
1
2
1 K.B.P. (Keyboard Percussion)
Determines the amount of Reverb effect applied to the Keyboard Percussion sounds. (This
does not affect the drum and percussion sounds of the Styles.) Range: 0 – 24
2 EFFECT [TREMOLO, SYMPH. (Symphonic), DELAY, FLANGER]
Determines the amount of Reverb applied to the sound of the corresponding effects. Range:
0 – 24
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4. Voice Controls and Effects
Sustain
The Sustain effect, selectable for the Upper, Lower, and Pedal Voices, causes the sound to
gradually fade out when the keys are released. The Sustain on/off and length settings are
independent for each keyboard, providing maximum expressive control. Sustain can be
switched on and off in real time as you play, either with the panel SUSTAIN buttons or the knee
lever (when properly set for knee lever operation; Upper and Lower keyboards only).
SUSTAIN
The lamp of each button lights up to
indicate that Sustain is on.
Press the button again
to turn Sustain off.
LOWER
UPPER
PEDAL
LONG
LONG
LONG
SHORT
SHORT
SHORT
UPPER
(KNEE)
LOWER
(KNEE)
PEDAL
To call up the Sustain page:
Press any of the buttons or touch controls in the
SUSTAIN section, then select “Sustain Menu” in the
display with the bottom left Menu button.
Sustain cannot be applied to the
Lead Voices.
SUSTAIN Page
DATA CONTROL
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LENGTH (LOWER, UPPER, PEDAL)
Determines the length of Sustain applied to each keyboard. The display shows the current
Sustain length values for each keyboard. (These settings are the same as those made from the
panel SUSTAIN touch controls.) Range: 0 – 12
• The values here must be set
high enough for the Sustain
effect to be noticeable.
• Remember that the SUSTAIN
buttons are on/off switches. If
you use them to simply check
the Sustain length values, you
may unintentionally change the
on/off status of the effect.
Remember to check whether
the SUSTAIN button lamps are
on or off before you start to
play.
Glide
The Glide effect lets you “bend” the pitch of the various Voice sections by using the left footswitch.
When Glide is enabled, pressing the left footswitch lowers the pitch and releasing it brings the pitch
back to normal at an adjustable rate.
Glide can be enabled and set in the FOOTSWITCH page. (See page 155.)
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4. Voice Controls and Effects
Styles (Rhythm and
Accompaniment)
The Style section provides realistic rhythm patterns — with actual drum and percussion sounds —
and automatic accompaniment to back your performance. Moreover, the AR-100 has a Keyboard
Percussion feature that allows you to play drum and percussion sounds from the Lower keyboard
and Pedalboard.
Selecting and Playing Styles
Ten different Style categories in various styles can be instantly selected from the front panel. The
Electone has many more “hidden” Styles, however. A total of 160 Styles are available, and can be
selected by using the display.
To select and play a Style:
1.
Press one of the ten STYLE buttons (the buttons with names, not
numbers).
STYLE
2.
SEQ.
SEQ.
1
2
SEQ.
SEQ.
3
4
POP
ROCK
USER 1
ENTERTAIN
USER 2
BALLAD
LATIN
USER 3
USER 4
POP
R&B
USER 5
TRADITIONAL
USER 6
COUNTRY
FOLK
USER 7
LATIN
POPS
USER 8
BALLROOM
1
SWING
JAZZ
2
RHYTHM
BASS/
CHORD
MAX
MAX
MIN
MIN
Select a specific Style from the Style Menu in the display with the Data
Control buttons.
As with the Voice section buttons, each Style button represents a category of Styles, and within
each category are 16 variations of the Style. These are shown in the Style Menu, and can be
selected with the Data Control buttons.
DATA CONTROL
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3.
Before starting the Style, make sure that the Volume and Tempo settings
are appropriate.
Volume Settings
Use the RHYTHM touch control to adjust the drum/percussion volume, and use the
BASS/CHORD touch control to adjust the volume of the bass and chord accompaniment. The
controls have seven volume settings, from a minimum of 0, or no sound, to a maximum of full
volume. (Both of these settings can also be adjusted from the Style Condition page; see page 51.)
STYLE
SEQ.
SEQ.
1
2
SEQ.
SEQ.
3
4
POP
ROCK
USER 1
ENTERTAIN
USER 2
BALLAD
LATIN
USER 3
USER 4
POP
R&B
USER 5
TRADITIONAL
USER 6
COUNTRY
FOLK
USER 7
LATIN
POPS
USER 8
BALLROOM
1
SWING
JAZZ
2
RHYTHM
BASS/
CHORD
MAX
MAX
MIN
MIN
Tempo Settings
Use the TEMPO controls to change the tempo (speed) of the Style.
BAR/BEAT
120
TEMPO
TEMPO B/A controls
These adjust the speed of the Style. Press the TEMPOAbutton to increase the tempo, and the
TEMPOBbutton to decrease it. To reset the tempo to its preset (default) value, press both
buttons simultaneously.
TEMPO and BAR/BEAT indicator
This shows the current tempo. (Displayed values are given in beats per minute, just as on a
conventional metronome.) The tempo range is 40 to 240 beats per minute.
While the Style is playing, the TEMPO display changes function to a BAR/BEAT indicator.
BAR/BEAT
›3
TEMPO
The number on the left indicates the current bar or measure and
the one on the right indicates the number of the beat in each bar.
The beat indicator lamp above the display also flashes at the first
beat of every measure while a Style is playing. When a Style is in
stand-by (after pressing SYNCHRO START, or after pausing the
Style with the left footswitch, for example), the lamp flashes at
every beat, to visually indicate the tempo.
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5. Styles (Rhythm and Accompaniment)
When you adjust the tempo
while the Style is playing, the
display momentarily changes to
show the current tempo.
4.
Start the Accompaniment.
You can start the Accompaniment in several different ways from the ACCOMPANIMENT
CONTROL buttons:
ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL
ENDING
INTRO A/
FILL TO A
INTRO B/
FILL TO B
MAIN A
MAIN B
SYNCHRO
START
START
Straight Start:
Select the desired Style section, Main A or Main B (by pressing the appropriate button, MAIN A
or MAIN B), then press the START button. The Main A (or B) begins playing immediately
without bass and chord accompaniment. To stop the Accompaniment, press START again.
Start with an introduction, followed by one of the MAIN patterns:
Each Style has two Intro variations, as well as Main. Press the INTRO A (or INTRO B) button,
then press START. The Intro A (or B) Style plays and is followed by the corresponding Main
pattern. To stop the Accompaniment, press START again.
Pressing the ENDING button while the pattern is being played will automatically add an ending
phrase before stopping the Accompaniment.
Synchro Start:
Any of the above start types can be synchronized to the first note you play on the Lower
keyboard or Pedalboard.
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To use Synchro Start:
• First, press the SYNCHRO START button. This puts the Style in stand-by. (The BAR/BEAT
indicator above the TEMPO display flashes at the current tempo.)
BAR/BEAT
124
TEMPO
• Next, play a note or chord on the Lower keyboard (or a note on the Pedalboard). This starts
the Rhythm and the bass/chord Accompaniment. To stop the Accompaniment, press
SYNCHRO START again.
About Automatic Accompaniment and
Playing Chords
One of the main advantages of the Styles is that they can be used to create
automatic backing parts (accompaniment) for your performance. This
accompaniment changes to match the chords you play on the Lower
keyboard. Also, when you play a chord, the chord root and type are
automatically shown in the display (when Voice Display is selected). For
more information on automatic accompaniment and chord recognition,
see page 55.
About footswitch control:
The left footswitch can also be
used to turn the
Accompaniment on and off
functioning as a start/stop
switch for the Style. (To assign
the footswitch for Style control,
see page 154.)
Depending on the A.B.C. mode
and the Memory setting, the
Accompaniment may stop
when you release keys on the
Lower keyboard or Pedalboard.
(Refer to page 60 for details on
Auto Bass Chord and Memory.)
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5. Styles (Rhythm and Accompaniment)
5.
Select Sections, if desired.
You can switch between the two Style Sections, Main A and Main B, as the Accompaniment is
playing by pressing the appropriate button, MAIN A or MAIN B.
ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL
ENDING
6.
INTRO A/
FILL TO A
INTRO B/
FILL TO B
MAIN A
MAIN B
SYNCHRO
START
START
Select Fill In patterns, if desired.
Fill In patterns are designed to be used as temporary and regular rhythmic breaks, to add interest
to a repeating rhythm. Like all the other patterns, the Fill In patterns have been designed to
match the bass and chord parts of the selected Style, as well as lead perfectly into the
corresponding section.
You can select these patterns as the Style is playing by pressing the appropriate button, INTRO
A/FILL TO A or INTRO B/FILL TO B. For best results, press the button just at the beginning (or
the first beat) of a measure.
ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL
ENDING
INTRO A/
FILL TO A
INTRO B/
FILL TO B
MAIN A
MAIN B
SYNCHRO
START
START
5. Styles (Rhythm and Accompaniment)
Playing partial Fill In patterns:
You can also start Fill In patterns
within a bar, in order to play
only the final one or two beats
of the Fill In pattern and create
additional rhythmic interest.
Since the Fill In feature is very
sensitive to bar/beat boundaries,
you should be very careful to
“play” the FILL IN button
precisely on (or just slightly
before) the beat that you want
the Fill In pattern to begin.
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About the Style Sections
Each Style has a total of ten sections, as illustrated below.
INTRO A
INTRO B
MAIN A
MAIN B
FILL IN AA
FILL IN AB
ENDING A
ENDING B
FILL IN BA
FILL IN BB
The FILL TO A button plays a one-measure Fill In and goes to the Main A pattern. The FILL TO B
button plays a one-measure Fill In and goes to the Main B pattern. However, you can change the pattern
to be played by pressing the appropriate button (MAIN A or MAIN B) while the Fill In is playing.
There are actually four separate Fill In patterns, each one measure in length: AA, AB, BA, and BB. These
correspond to the patterns (Main A and B) that precede and follow the Fill In.
FILL IN AA
Press FILL TO A button
MAIN A
Press FILL TO B button
FILL IN AB
FILL IN BA
MAIN B
Press FILL TO A button
Press FILL TO B button
FILL IN BB
7.
Stop the Accompaniment.
Press the ENDING button while the Accompaniment is playing. This automatically plays a
short ending phrase before stopping the Accompaniment. There are two ending patterns,
Ending A and B, which correspond to the Main A and B patterns.
ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL
ENDING
INTRO A/
FILL TO A
INTRO B/
FILL TO B
MAIN A
MAIN B
SYNCHRO
START
START
You can also stop the Accompaniment without playing an Ending pattern by pressing the same
button that you used to start the Accompaniment (START or SYNCHRO START).
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5. Styles (Rhythm and Accompaniment)
Style Condition Page
The Style Condition page provides fine controls over Rhythm volume and Bass/Chord volume
and allows you to turn each accompaniment part on or off.
To call up the page, press the selected Style button (or appropriate Data Control button) again,
or select CONDITION from the display with the appropriate Menu button (from the Style
Menu page). Adjust the settings with the appropriate Data Control buttons.
1
2
3
DATA CONTROL
1 RHYTHM
Fine control of the drum/percussion volume. Range: 0 – 24
2 BASS/CHORD
Fine control of the bass and chord accompaniment volume. Range: 0 – 24
3 ACCOMP. (Accompaniment) PART
For turning on/off specific parts of the accompaniment: Rhythm 1 & 2, Bass, Chord 1 & 2,
Pad, Phrase 1 & 2.
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Selecting Styles from the Dotted Buttons
The Style section, like the Voice sections, also has dotted buttons from which additional Styles can be
selected. These dotted buttons function as “wild card” Style selectors; any of the Styles available from
the panel buttons, Style Menus, or User Styles (created with the Accompaniment Program function)
can be selected from these buttons.
As with the Voice sections’
dotted buttons, you can set two
or three Styles from the same
page to be selected from
different buttons (one from the
original Style button, and the
others from the two dotted
buttons.
To select Styles from the dotted buttons:
1.
Press one of the dotted buttons in the Style section.
STYLE
2.
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SEQ.
SEQ.
1
2
SEQ.
SEQ.
3
4
POP
ROCK
USER 1
ENTERTAIN
USER 2
BALLAD
LATIN
USER 3
USER 4
POP
R&B
USER 5
TRADITIONAL
USER 6
COUNTRY
FOLK
USER 7
LATIN
POPS
USER 8
BALLROOM
1
SWING
JAZZ
2
RHYTHM
BASS/
CHORD
MAX
MAX
MIN
MIN
Scroll through the various categories with the PAGE buttons.
5. Styles (Rhythm and Accompaniment)
3.
Select a specific Style Menu by pressing corresponding Menu button.
PAGE
Each page represents a general Style category and the category title appears in the dark bar at the
top of the menu when the menu has been selected.
The Style name at the top of the
display is that of the currently
assigned Style and is unrelated
to the Style menu at the
bottom.
4.
Select a specific Style from the display by using the
Data Control buttons.
The name of the selected Style appears at the top of the display.
DATA CONTROL
Use the Data Control buttons to select a Style.
5. Styles (Rhythm and Accompaniment)
You can directly view and select
Style Menu pages by holding
down one of the dotted buttons
and simultaneously pressing the
desired Style buttons in
succession.
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To select User Styles:
Select the USER Style Menu (by the same method above) when you wish to play Styles that
you’ve created in the Accompaniment Program function (see page 122).
PAGE
DATA CONTROL
Style Menus / Style List
Page 1
Page 6
Pop / Rock
Pop
Rock
Light
Rock
Rock
Rock
& Roll 1 & Roll 2
Pop / R&B
Rock
Ballad
Heavy
Rock
Boogie
Twist
Rockabilly
Slow
Rock
Eurobeat
Disco
Tropic.
Disco
70's
Disco
Disco
Pop
Folk
Rock
Page 2
R&B
6/8
Blues
Funk
Soul
16Beat 16Beat
Pop Shuffle
Guitar
Pop
Rock
Pop
Light
Pop
8Beat
Light
8Beat
Fast
Gospel Gospel
Waltz
New Age Organ
Rock
Page 7
Entertainment
Traditional
Hollywood
Sci-Fi
Spect.
Wild
West
Adven- USA TV Secret Movie Show
ture Theme Service Romance Four
4/4
March
Milit.
March
6/8
March
Blues Symph. Strauss Trad.
Trad.
March March March Waltz 1 Waltz 2
Show
Band
Xmas
Time
Xmas
Swing
Xmas
Waltz
Swing
Waltz
Vienna
Waltz
Slow
Waltz
Polka
1
Showtime
Broad- Classic
way
Busby
Overture
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8 Beat 16Beat 16Beat
Slow
1
2
6/8
Folk
Ballad 2 Ballad
Slow
Ballad
Piano
6/8
Ballad Ballad 1
Fusion 16Beat 16Beat 8Beat 8Beat 4Beat
Ballad Ballad1 Ballad2 Ballad1 Ballad2 Ballad
Blue
Grass
Two
Step
Cowboy Country Country Horse Country Country
Bounce Shuffle Ballad Walkin' Waltz 1 Waltz 2
Country Country Andes Cowboy Chanson Espagnole
Rock 1 Rock 2
Scot.
Dance
Tarantella
Party
Pop 1
Party
Pop 2
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Latin
Latin Pops
Slow
Fast Beguine Rhumba Cha
Organ Bolero
Mambo Mambo
Cha Cha Cha Cha Lento
Guaracha
Bossa
Stand.
Habanera
Bossa
Nova
Organ
Bossa
Samba
Carn. Tango Tango
Samba Argent. Conti.
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Latin
Rock
Pop
Bossa
Bossa
Rock
Pop
Pop
Samba Rhumba
Reggae Reggae Pop Bamba
12
16
Reggae Party
Salsa
Latin
Pop
Meren- Calypso
gue
Son
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Ballroom
Gentle
Waltz
Polka German Bolero
Pop
March
Country / Folk
Epic
Ballad
Page 4
Jive
Polka
2
Page 8
Ballad
8 Beat
54
Pop
Shuffle
Swing / Jazz
Conti.
Slow Orchst. BigBand Modern St.Bern. BigBand
Foxtrot Foxtrot Foxtrot Foxtrot Waltz Waltz Waltz
City
Swing
Organ Theatre BigBand 6/8
Q.step Q.step Q.step 2 Step
Afro
Cuban
Barn
Dance
Paso.
4/4
Paso.
3/4
Swing BigBand BigBand Ragtime Dixie- Charles- Double
land
ton
Swing
Seren. Fast Medium
Hot
Jazz
Jazz
Jazz Organ
Ballad 1 Ballad 2 Swing
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Jazz
Rock
Jazz
Waltz
5/4
Automatic Accompaniment — Auto Bass
Chord
The Auto Bass Chord (A.B.C.) function works with the Style section of the AR-100 to automatically
produce chord and bass accompaniment as you play. It adds an entirely new dimension to your
performance by effectively putting a full backing band at your disposal. Depending on the feature or
mode selected, you can play anything from a single note to a full chord on the Lower keyboard and
hear complete, rhythmical bass and chord accompaniment.
Setting the A.B.C. Mode
There are three Auto Bass Chord modes: Single Finger, Fingered Chord, and Custom A.B.C.
To set and use A.B.C.:
Press the appropriate mode button in the AUTO BASS CHORD section:
SINGLE FINGER, FINGERED CHORD, or CUSTOM A.B.C.
The selected button lights, and the “A.B.C. Menu” selection appears in the display. (Selecting the
“A.B.C. Menu” is optional; pressing the panel button changes the mode.)
OFF
SINGLE
FINGER
FINGERED
CHORD
CUSTUM
A.B.C.
MEMORY
D.
AUTO BASS CHORD
Selected button lights.
The Voice Display is shown
above; however, the “A.B.C.
Menu” selection will appear
in whatever display is
currently selected.
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Selecting “A.B.C. Menu” calls up the following display, from which you can make
A.B.C. settings:
Mode
Off
The Off mode automatically produces chord accompaniment for chords played in the Lower
keyboard. (Bass lines are not produced; you can play bass lines manually from the Pedalboard.)
This mode is similar to the Custom A.B.C. mode in that you play all the notes of the chord
while the Auto Bass Chord function automatically selects the appropriate chord patterns. (Refer
to the Fingered Mode Chords chart on page 58.)
Single Finger mode
The Single Finger mode provides the fastest and easiest means to obtain many different
chord/bass combinations, by simply using one, or at most, two or three fingers to play the
chords. (Refer to the Single Finger Mode Chords chart on page 57.) When this is selected, Pedal
Voices cannot be played from the Pedalboard (regardless of the volume setting).
Fingered Chord mode
The Fingered Chord mode automatically produces bass and chord accompaniment for chords
played in the Lower keyboard. It allows you to use a wider range of chord types than in the
Single Finger mode. In the Fingered Chord mode, you play all the notes of the chord while the
Auto Bass Chord function automatically selects the appropriate bass and chord patterns. (Refer
to the Fingered Mode Chords chart on page 58.) When this is selected, Pedal Voices cannot be
played from the Pedalboard (regardless of the volume setting).
Custom A.B.C.
This is similar to Fingered Chord above (and uses the same chord indications), except that it lets
you determine the bass notes of the A.B.C. accompaniment by playing a note on the Pedalboard, along with the chords you play in the Lower keyboard. The Custom A.B.C. mode
automatically produces a bass line based on the note you play on the Pedalboard.
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Single Finger Mode Chords
C
C7
Major chords:
Press the root note of the chord.
7th chords:
Press the root note together
with any white key to the left of it.
Cm
Cm7
Minor chords:
Press the root note together
with any black key to the left of it.
Minor 7th chord:
Press the root note together
with any white and black key
to the left of it (three keys altogether).
Chord Cancel
Chord Cancel allows you to instantly turn off the chord and bass accompaniment, and have the
rhythm pattern continue. This lets you create dynamic rhythm “breaks” in your performance.
(Chord Cancel cannot be used in the Single Finger mode.)
To use Chord Cancel:
While the A.B.C. accompaniment is playing, simultaneously press three adjacent keys in the
Lower keyboard.
“Chord Cancel” appears in the display, and the rhythm of the Style plays without chord or bass
accompaniment. To resume bass/chord accompaniment, play conventional chords.
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Fingered Mode Chords
• Notes in parentheses ( ) can be omitted.
• Chord types marked with an asterisk (*) can be played in any inversion (i.e. the root does not have to be
the lowest note in the chord).
• If you play any three adjacent keys (including black keys), the chord sound will be canceled and only the
rhythm instruments will continue playing (CHORD CANCEL function).
• Please determine which chords you are going to use before playing a song. In the case of chords
marked with a “ • ” it may be necessary to shift the split to allow easy fingering.
Major*
Minor*
C
Cm
Major seventh flatted fifth
Sixth
Cm7(b5)
Suspended fourth
Caug
CM7(9)
CmM7(9)
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Seventh added thirteenth*
Seventh sharp ninth*
Sventh flatted ninth*
C7(b9)
Major seventh augmented*
CM7aug
Flatted fifth*
C(b5)
Minor seventh eleventh
Cm7(11)
C7(13)
C7(#9)
Major seventh flatted fifth*
Major seventh sharp eleventh*
CM7(#11)
Six ninth
Seventh sharp eleventh*
Seventh added flatted thirteenth*
CM7(b5)
Minor seventh ninth*
C6(9)
C7(#11)
C7(b13)
Seventh augmented*
C7aug
Cm7(9)
Major seventh ninth*
Minor major seventh ninth*
C7sus4
Minor major seventh*
Minor added ninth*
Added ninth*
Seventh suspended fourth
CmM7
Cm(9)
Cadd9
Diminished*
Seventh flatted fifth
Seventh ninth*
C7(9)
CM7
Cdim
C7(b5)
Cdim7
Major seventh*
Cm6
Augmented
Diminished seventh
Minor seventh
Cm7
Minor sixth
C6
Csus4
Seventh*
C7
One plus two plus five
C1+2+5
Minor major seventh flatted fifth*
CmM7(b5)
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Memory
Memory allows you to have the bass and/or chord accompaniment continue even after you
release your fingers from the Lower keyboard and/or Pedalboard.
For more information on the Memory settings and how they function with the different A.B.C.
modes, refer to the chart on page 60.
Press the MEMORY button in the AUTO BASS CHORD section to turn
Memory on (both Lower and Pedal).
When the button is lit, Memory is on for both Lower and Pedal. In other words, both the bass
and chord accompaniment continue even after you release your fingers from the Lower
keyboard and/or Pedalboard.
OFF
SINGLE
FINGER
FINGERED
CHORD
CUSTUM
A.B.C.
MEMORY
D.
AUTO BASS CHORD
1
2
DATA CONTROL
If you wish, you can set Lower Memory and Pedal Memory independently from the display. To
do this, select LOWER or PEDAL with the appropriate Data Control buttons. (When set to on,
the corresponding box is highlighted.)
1 LOWER
Selecting this keeps the chord accompaniment playing even after you release your fingers
from the Lower keyboard.
2 PEDAL
Depending on the A.B.C. mode selected, this keeps the bass or bass accompaniment playing
even after you release your fingers from the Lower keyboard (or your foot from the
Pedalboard). (See chart on page 60 for details.)
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About the A.B.C. Modes and Memory Settings
The automatic accompaniment functions in different ways depending on the selected A.B.C.
mode and the Memory setting. The chart below details how the automatic accompaniment
functions for the various setting combinations when Synchro Start is on. When the START
button is used, the functions are the same, except that the rhythm is started and stopped only
with the START button or the left footswitch (when enabled; see page 154).
A.B.C.
Mode
Off
Accompaniment
Chord accompaniment only;
no bass accompaniment
(use Pedalboard to play
bass notes).
Fingered Full chord and bass
accompaniment by playing
Chord
Lower keyboard; playing
Pedalboard has no effect.
Single
Finger
Custom
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Full chord and bass
accompaniment by playing
Single Finger chords on
Lower keyboard (see page
57); playing Pedalboard has
no effect.
Chord accompaniment by
playing Lower keyboard;
bass accompaniment by
playing Pedalboard.
Memory Setting
Lower Pedal
Comments
When Lower keys are released, chord accompaniment stops
but rhythm continues.
When Lower keys are released, chord accompaniment and
rhythm continue.
When Lower keys are released, chord accompaniment stops
and rhythm continues; played pedal notes are held.
When Lower keys are released, chord accompaniment and
rhythm continue; played pedal notes are held.
When Lower keys are released, accompaniment and rhythm
stop. (When START LED is on, only the rhythm continues.)
When Lower keys are released, only bass accompaniment
stops.
When Lower keys are released, only chord accompaniment
stops.
When Lower keys are released, accompaniment and rhythm
continue.
When Lower keys are released, accompaniment and rhythm
stop. (When START LED is on, only the rhythm continues.)
When Lower keys are released, only bass accompaniment
stops.
When Lower keys are released, only chord accompaniment
stops.
When Lower keys are released, accompaniment and rhythm
continue.
When both the Lower keys and pedals are released, the
accompaniment and rhythm stop.(When START LED is on,
only the rhythm continues.)
When pedals are released, only bass accompaniment stops.
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
When Lower keys are released, only chord accompaniment
stops.
ON
ON
Bass and chord accompaniment continue when Lower keys
and/or Pedalboard are released.
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Disabling Accompaniment Changes (Disable)
This function allows you to maintain the same Style and its tempo, even when you change
Registrations. To do this, press the D. (Disable) button in the AUTO BASS CHORD section (or
the D. button in the Registration Memory section). (Both buttons light.)
OFF
SINGLE
FINGER
FINGERED
CHORD
CUSTUM
A.B.C.
MEMORY
D.
AUTO BASS CHORD
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10
11
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D.
Keyboard Percussion
The Keyboard Percussion function features a total of 72 different drum and percussion sounds,
playable from the keyboards and Pedalboard.
Keyboard Percussion has two different modes, Preset and User. Preset Keyboard Percussion lets you
play 49 different sounds from the Lower keyboard and Pedalboard, while the User Keyboard
Percussion lets you freely assign the 72 available sounds to any key or pedal you wish.
The two Keyboard Percussion buttons on the panel function as on/off switches for both Keyboard
Percussion modes.
To use the Preset Keyboard Percussion:
1.
Turn on the Keyboard Percussion function by pressing the LOWER and/or
PEDAL buttons in the KEYBOARD PERCUSSION section on the left side of
the panel.
Pressing the LOWER button (the lamp lights) calls up the following display.
KEYBOARD
PERCUSSION
LOWER
1
Pressing one of the KEYBOARD
PERCUSSION buttons calls up
the Mode display shown at the
left. If the User Mode is
currently active, select “LK/PK
PRESET” (Lower
Keyboard/Pedalboard Preset).
PEDAL
2
Do the same for the Pedal Keyboard Percussion, if desired.
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2.
Set the volume.
The volume of the percussion sounds is set together with that of the rhythm volume from the
RHYTHM touch control.
STYLE
3.
4.
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SEQ.
SEQ.
1
2
SEQ.
SEQ.
3
4
POP
ROCK
USER 1
ENTERTAIN
USER 2
BALLAD
LATIN
USER 3
USER 4
POP
R&B
USER 5
TRADITIONAL
USER 6
COUNTRY
FOLK
USER 7
LATIN
POPS
USER 8
BALLROOM
1
SWING
JAZZ
2
RHYTHM
BASS/
CHORD
MAX
MAX
MIN
MIN
Turn off the Lower and/or Pedal Voices by turning each Voice section off in
the ENSEMBLE section.
Play some notes on the Lower keyboard and Pedalboard.
The 49 percussion sounds have been assigned to the keyboards as shown in the chart.
5. Styles (Rhythm and Accompaniment)
Preset Percussion Assignments for the Lower Keyboard
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Preset Percussion Assignments for the Pedalboard
User Keyboard Percussion
A total of 72 different percussion sounds can be assigned to any key or pedal, and your original
setups can be saved to two memory locations: User 1 and User 2. (For this example, use User1.)
To create your own Keyboard Percussion assignments:
1.
Turn on the Keyboard Percussion function by pressing the LOWER/1
button in the KEYBOARD PERCUSSION section.
The numbers “1” and “2” on the LOWER and PEDAL buttons refer to User 1 and User 2,
respectively.
Keyboard Percussion Mode Page
DATA CONTROL
In the display above, the LK Preset is currently selected. The Mode can be changed between LK
(Lower Keyboard) PRESET and USER 1.
When the PEDAL/2 button is used to call up the Mode display:
DATA CONTROL
Here, the Mode can be changed between PK (Pedal Keyboard) PRESET and USER 2.
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2.
Select the User mode with the appropriate Data Control button.
3.
Select the ASSIGN page by pressing the appropriate Menu button.
ASSIGN Page
Instrument categories
PAGE
Clears all assignments (See page 66).
Individual instrument sounds
4.
5.
Select the desired instrument category (Cymbal/Hi-Hat, Snare Drum, etc.)
by pressing the appropriate Menu button.
To assign an instrument to a particular key or pedal, simultaneously hold
down the Data Control button corresponding to the desired instrument
and press the upper/lower key (or pedal) to which the instrument is to be
assigned.
Continue assigning additional sounds to the other keys as required.
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Clear
The Clear function lets you erase one or all instrument/key assignments.
To erase a single instrument assignment:
Simultaneously hold down the Data Control button corresponding to
CLEAR and press the key or pedal corresponding to the instrument you
wish to erase.
A short click sound indicates that the instrument has been erased.
To erase all instrument assignments:
1.
Press the Data Control button corresponding to CLEAR in the display (see
step #3 above).
DATA CONTROL
2.
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At the prompt, select “OK” (with the appropriate Data Control buttons) to
erase all assignments, or “Cancel” to abort the operation.
5. Styles (Rhythm and Accompaniment)
User Keyboard Percussion Categories
CYMBAL / HI-HAT
Ride
Ride
Ride
Cym1 Cym2 CymCup
HH
HH
HH
CLEAR
Open Close Pedal
Crash Crash
Cym1 Cym2
Splash. Chinese
Cym
Cym
SNARE DRUM
Snare Snare Snare
Brush Brush
Drum L Drum M Drum H
Tap
Swirl L
SD
O Rim
Side
Sticks
Roll
Shot
Stick
Floor
Tom L
Floor
Tom H
Low
Tom
TOM
Mid
Mid
Tom L Tom H
Brush
Slap
Brush
Swirl H
CLEAR
Though two User Keyboard
Percussion setups can be
created, they cannot be
memorized to Registration
Memory. Only on/off data and
the Keyboard Percussion Mode
are memorized to Registration
Memory. However, User setups
can be saved to and loaded
from floppy disk. (See page 95
for instructions.)
High
Tom
CLEAR
BASS DRUM
Bass
Bass
Bass
Drum L Drum M Drum H
CLEAR
CONGA / BONGO
Conga Conga Conga
Bongo Bongo
H Mute H Open
L
H
L
Cuica Cuica
Surdo Surdo
Mute
Open
Mute
Open
CLEAR
TIMBALES / COWBELL
Timbale Timbale
H
L
Cowbell
CLEAR
PERCUSSION1
MaraCastaCabasa Shaker
Claves
cas
net
Wood Wood
Seq
Seq
Click
High
Low Click H Click L Noise
Agogo
H
Hand
Claps
Agogo
L
Finger
-snap
Triangle M
Whip
Slap
PERCUSSION2
Trian- Tambou
gle O
-rine
Scratch Scratch
Push
Pull
Vibraslap
Metro
Click
Guiro
Short
Metro
Bell
Guiro
Long
CLEAR
Jingle
Bell
Hi Q
Bell
Tree
Samba Samba
CLEAR
Whis H Whis L
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Other User Keyboard Percussion Functions
Additional operations in the User Mode include copying of Lower/Pedal Preset Keyboard
Percussion to User 1 or 2, and copying from one User location to the other.
The copy operations here are convenient for creating a basic foundation over which you can
make your own custom Keyboard Percussion setups, without having to start from scratch.
To copy the Lower Preset Keyboard Percussion to User 1:
1.
Call up the K.B.P. 1 Mode page and select USER 1.
Press the LOWER/1 button in the KEYBOARD PERCUSSION section, then use the appropriate
Data Control buttons to select USER 1.
DATA CONTROL
2.
With USER 1 highlighted, press one of the Data Control buttons below “LK
PRESET” in the COPY window.
The Lower Preset Keyboard
Percussion can only be copied
to User 1, and the Pedal Preset
only to User 2.
DATA CONTROL
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3.
At the prompt, select “OK” to copy the data, or “Cancel” to abort the
operation.
Use the appropriate Data Control buttons. When the operation is finished, a “Completed”
message momentarily appears in the display.
The Pedal Preset Keyboard Percussion (PK PRESET) can be copied in the same way when USER
2 is selected as the Mode.
DATA CONTROL
Copying User Locations
You can also copy the assignments from User 1 to User 2 (or vice versa). For example, to copy
from User 2 to User 1, select USER 2 in step #2 above.
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Melody On Chord
The Melody On Chord (M.O.C.) feature automatically adds a harmony part to the melodies you play
on the Upper keyboard. The harmony is derived from the chords you play on the Lower keyboard —
or from the chords that you indicate when using Auto Bass Chord (see page 55).
To call up the MELODY ON CHORD page:
Press the M.O.C./L.M. SPLIT button.
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
PAGE
CONTRAST
1
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
2
1 MODE
• OFF
Cancels the Melody On Chord function
• Mode 1
Produces harmonies of up to two notes in a range close to the melody played.
• Mode 2
Produces harmonies of up to three notes in a range close to the melody played.
• Mode 3
Produces harmonies of up to four notes in a range relatively distant from the melody played.
2 KNEE
On/off switch for knee lever control over Melody On Chord operation. To use the Melody
On Chord function with knee lever control, first switch the Knee setting to ON, then select
one of the three modes (described above). When the control is on, you can “play” automatic harmonies by pressing the knee lever to the right.
Melody On Chord can be heard
only when at least one of the
Upper Voice sections (1, 2, or
Organ) have been turned on in
the ENSEMBLE section and the
corresponding volume settings
are appropriate.
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L.M. Split
This function lets you assign different Voices to the left and right sides of the Lower keyboard, split at a
user-determined key. This effectively gives you a “third” keyboard, letting you play different Voices
from the left and right sides of the keyboard.
To set the L.M. Split function:
1.
Press the M.O.C./L.M. SPLIT button, and select the L.M. Split page with the
appropriate Menu button.
PAGE
DATA CONTROL
2.
Turn on the Split function.
Press the Data Control button corresponding to “SPLIT” in the display. When “SPLIT” is
highlighted, L.M. Split is on.
Graphically shows key split point.
Indicates split point.
(In this case, keys up to C3
are in the Left side,
and keys Db3 and above are
in the Right.)
Press this to move Split Key
one note lower.
DATA CONTROL
5. Styles (Rhythm and Accompaniment)
Press this to move Split Key
one note higher.
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3.
4.
Change the Key Set setting, if needed.
To do this, simultaneously hold down the appropriate Data Control button and press the
desired key on the Lower keyboard.
You can also use the Data Control buttons corresponding to SPLIT KEY in the display to change
the Split setting:
Set the desired Voice sections for both the Left and Right sides of the
Lower keyboard.
Use the appropriate Data Control buttons. Voice sections that are highlighted can be played
from the corresponding side of the Lower keyboard (as set in step #3 above).
• The same Voice section
cannot be used on both Left
and Right sides.
• When L.M. Split is on, the To
Lower function (see page 18) is
only effective on the right side
of the Lower keyboard.
• When L.M. Split is on, chords
cannot be detected from the
right side of the Lower
keyboard.
DATA CONTROL
5.
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Change the Octave Up setting, if desired.
When this is on (highlighted), the selected Left Voices are transposed up one octave. This allows
you to play both the Left and Right sounds in the same octave. If you intend to play bass sounds
from the Left side, this should be turned off.
5. Styles (Rhythm and Accompaniment)
Registration Memory
Registration Memory allows you to store virtually all the settings you make on the panel and LCD,
providing a convenient way to instantly change all Voice settings and Styles while you’re playing,
with the simple touch of a single button on the Registration Memory panel. The buttons are
conveniently located between the Upper and Lower keyboards for easy access while playing.
M.
13
/TO DISK
14
15
16
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
D.
Functions and settings that cannot be memorized to Registration Memory are:
• Reverb type
• Registration Shift settings
• Pitch and Transpose settings
• Voice Edit settings (except for User Voices
currently assigned to the dotted buttons)
• User Styles in the Accompaniment Program
(except for User Styles currently assigned to
the dotted buttons)
• Sequence Program sequences
• MIDI settings
• Keyboard Percussion User Assign settings
Storing Registrations
Newly created Registrations you make can be stored to the Registration Memory panel buttons. All
Registrations in Registration Memory can also be saved to floppy disk for future recall.
To store Registrations to the Registration Memory:
1. After
creating your original Registration, decide which numbered button
you wish to store it to.
2. While
holding down the M. (Memory) button in the Registration Memory
section, press the numbered button to which you wish to store your
Registration.
M.
/TO DISK
13
14
15
16
While holding down M. button...
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
D.
...press desired numbered button.
When the Registration is stored, the numbered button flashes momentarily.
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Selecting Registrations
Simply press the appropriate numbered Registration Memory button.
Using the D. (Disable) button:
The Styles also change when you select different Registration Memory buttons. Pressing the D.
(Disable) button allows you to keep the same Style and its tempo throughout all your
Registration changes, or make your own Style selections if you want to.
Saving Registration Data to Disk
You can save up to 40 sets of your own registrations (each with 16 registrations) on a floppy disk.
1. Insert
a formatted disk in the disk slot.
Make certain that the disk is either blank or has data you can erase. If the disk is new and
unformatted, you will have to format it. (Refer to the instructions on formatting a disk on page 85.)
For instructions on
saving/recalling Registrations
to/from the M.D.R., see pages
95, 96.
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2. Select
a song number with the SONG SELECT buttons in the Music Disk
Recorder (M.D.R.) section.
You can also use the SONG SELECT controls in the display by pressing the appropriate Data
Control buttons.
STOP
PLAY
SONG SELECT
REC
DATA CONTROL
There are 40 songs, or memory locations, available on a single disk.
3. While
holding down the REC button on the M.D.R., press the M. (Memory)
button.
STOP
PLAY
SONG SELECT
REC
+
M.
/TO DISK
This operation saves all 16 Registrations in Registration Memory to one song. The other 39
available songs on the disk can be used for saving additional sets of 16 Registrations.
Recalling Recorded Registrations (and
Bulk Data)
The Registrations (and bulk data) recorded to song numbers in the above operation can be easily
loaded back to the AR-100. For instructions on this operation, see page 96.
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Registration Shift
The Registration Shift function allows you to change all Registrations —
the settings you make on the panel and LCD — without taking your
hands from the keyboards. By using the right footswitch on the
expression pedal, you can “jump” to a specified Registration or step
through the panel Registrations in sequence, either in numeric order or
in any order you specify. Registration Shift has three modes: Shift, Jump
and User.
For best results, make sure to
release any keys and pedals
you are playing when
changing Registrations.
Only the Registrations
memorized with Registration
Memory can be used in
Registration Shift. (The
Registration Menu settings
cannot be directly assigned to
Registration Shift. However,
you can first call up a
Registration Menu Registration,
memorize it to one of the
Registration Memory buttons,
and then use it with
Registration Shift.)
To set the Registration Shift mode:
Press the REGIST. SHIFT button, and use the Data Control buttons to
select the mode. Then, follow the instructions below for each mode.
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
PAGE
1
2
3
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
4
DATA CONTROL
1 OFF
Turns the Registration Shift function off.
2 SHIFT
In the Shift mode, each press of the right footswitch selects the next Registration in numerical
order. After the last preset is reached, the function “wraps around” to select the first preset
again. The numbered buttons light up as they are selected.
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3 JUMP
In the Jump mode, pressing the right footswitch selects a specific Registration.
DATA CONTROL
COARSE
With JUMP selected in the display, use the Data Control buttons to select the desired Registration number.
4 USER
In the User mode, each press of the right footswitch selects the next Registration according to
the order you specify. Up to 80 steps can be stored.
To set the User mode:
1. Select USER in REGIST SHIFT page.
DATA CONTROL
COARSE
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User settings can be saved to and
loaded from floppy disk. (See
pages 95, 96 for instructions.)
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2. Select the EDIT page with the Menu button.
PAGE
1
2
1 POSITION
Moves cursor to the first position.
Moves cursor one step to the left.
Moves cursor one row up.
Moves cursor one row down.
Moves cursor to the last position.
Moves cursor one step to the right.
• The cursor cannot be moved
unless Registration numbers
have been entered.
• Though 45 Registration Shift
steps are shown in the display
at one time, up to 80 steps can
be memorized; use the cursor
controls to access the
undisplayed steps.
3. Use
the POSITION controls to move the cursor along the Registration row
in the display to the step you wish to edit. (Steps are shown as numbered
boxes.)
4. Use
the DATA controls (SET, INS., DEL., and CLEAR) to edit the selected
Registration step.
2 DATA
• SET
Initially enters (or replaces) a Registration number at the selected step. Press the desired
numbered Registration Memory button (the selected button lights), then press the appropriate Data Control button to enter the selected number.
• INS. (Insert)
Inserts a Registration number just before the selected step, moving all subsequent numbers
to the right. Press the desired numbered Registration Memory button (the selected button
lights), then press the appropriate Data Control button to insert the selected number.
• DEL. (Delete)
Deletes the Registration number at the selected step.
• CLEAR
Erases all current Registration Shift settings. After selecting CLEAR, the following display
appears:
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DATA CONTROL
Select “OK” to clear all data (a “Completed!” message momentarily appears followed by the
previous display), or select “Cancel” to abort.
Registration numbers cannot be entered beyond the Registration Shift function’s capacity of 80.
A “Data full…!!” message momentarily appears when the 80 spaces have been filled. If this
happens, first delete unnecessary Registrations, then perform the operation again.
Resetting the Electone to the Factory
Preset (Power On Reset)
All current settings including Registration Memory Registrations, User Voices and User Styles can be
deleted at once by using the Power On Reset function. The factory-set Registration Memory settings
are restored in this process. You can also restore the factory settings by using the Initialize Registration
function. (See page 81.)
To reset the all settings:
1. Turn off the power.
2. While
holding down the top left Data Control button, turn the power back
on.
Be careful when using this operation, since it erases all your existing data. Always save your
important data to a floppy disk using M.D.R. (see page 95) in advance.
DATA CONTROL
+
POWER
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Recall Panel Function
Turning the Electone off erases all panel settings you have made. If you have made panel
settings you wish to keep, save them to Registration Memory before turning the Electone off. You
can, however, recall the panel settings that were made before the Electone was last turned off.
In doing this, first be careful NOT to press any panel buttons after you turn the Electone back
on. Then, from the display shown below, press the MENU button corresponding to “Recall
Panel” in the display to restore the previous settings.
Startup Settings
UPPER
STRINGS/Chamber Strs.
PIANO/Grand Piano
16, 8, 4, 1
ALL OFF
LOWER
STRINGS/Class. Strs.
PIANO/Grand Piano
8, 4, 2
ALL OFF
LEAD
FLUTE/Orch. Flute
PEDAL
Voice 1 ORGAN BASS/8+16ft.
Voice 2 CONTRA BASS/Upright Bass
Organ
16, 8
Extra
ALL OFF
STYLE
LATIN/Rhumba
SUSTAIN
UPPER OFF
LOWER OFF
PEDAL ON
TREMOLO
ON
ORGAN VARIATION
Electronic
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Voice 1
Voice 2
Organ
Extra
Voice 1
Voice 2
Organ
Extra
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LOWER Voice
Voice 1
Voice 2
—
—
Organ
Ø
UPPER Voice
Voice 1
Voice 2
—
—
Organ
Ø
PEDAL Voice
Voice 1
Voice 2
—
—
Organ
Ø
Lead
—
Initial Registration
The Initial Registration function lets you reset (initialize) all of the Registration Memory buttons to the
original factory settings, without affecting any of the current panel settings. (Power On Reset, on page
79, restores the factory settings, but also automatically deletes any other current settings you have
made.) This function also lets you call up individual factory preset Registrations for each Registration
Memory button.
Initializing All Registration Memory Buttons
1. Press
one of the ORGAN PRESET buttons in the REGISTRATION MENU
section.
“Initial Reg. All” appears at the top left of the display.
REGISTRATION MENU
ORGAN PRESET
THEATRE
FULL
THEATRE
SOFT
THEATER
U.S.A.
HOME
ORGAN
JAZZ
ORGAN
POP
ORGAN
CLASSIC
ORGAN
EUROPEAN
ORGAN
ORCHESTRAL PRESET
SYMPHONY
ORCHES.
BALLROOM
TRAD.
BALLROOM
LATIN
LATIN
TRAD.
LATIN
CARNIVAL
COUNTRY
OLDIES
R&B/
SOUL
WORLD
MUSIC
BIG
BAND
JAZZ
BAND
POPS
ORCHES.
MARCH/
POLKA
POPS/
ROCK
BALLAD
DISCO/
FUSION
2. Press
the Menu button corresponding to “Initial Reg. All” in the display.
All Registration Memory buttons to which you have assigned Registration settings are
automatically initialized (reset to the original factory settings).
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Calling Up Individual Factory Preset Registrations (for each Registration
Memory button)
1. Press
one of the sixteen ORCHESTRAL PRESET buttons in the
REGISTRATION MENU section.
“Initial Regist #” appears at the left side of the display. Each button corresponds to a different
numbered Registration Memory button (as shown below).
REGISTRATION MENU
ORGAN PRESET
THEATRE
FULL
THEATRE
SOFT
THEATER
U.S.A.
1
2
3
HOME
ORGAN
JAZZ
ORGAN
POP
ORGAN
CLASSIC
ORGAN
EUROPEAN
ORGAN
4
5
6
7
8
ORCHESTRAL PRESET
SYMPHONY
ORCHES.
BALLROOM
TRAD.
BALLROOM
LATIN
LATIN
TRAD.
LATIN
CARNIVAL
COUNTRY
OLDIES
R&B/
SOUL
WORLD
MUSIC
BIG
BAND
JAZZ
BAND
POPS
ORCHES.
MARCH/
POLKA
POPS/
ROCK
BALLAD
DISCO/
FUSION
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
2. Press
the Menu button corresponding to “Initial Regist #” in the display.
The factory preset Registration settings for the selected Registration Memory button is recalled,
and the panel settings change accordingly.
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Music Disk Recorder
The Music Disk Recorder (M.D.R.) is a sophisticated recording device built into the AR-100 that lets
you record your performances and Registration settings. The Music Disk Recorder not only records
the notes you play; it also remembers the voices and rhythms you select, the front panel controls
you change, as well as all expression pedal, footswitch and knee lever positions, to reproduce your
performance exactly as you play it. Moreover, you can separately record different parts of your
performance, building up a song part by part.
M.D.R. Precautions
Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive with care. Follow the important precautions
below.
Disk Types
DISK IN USE Lamp
This red lamp lights during disk
read/write operations,such as when a
disk has been inserted,during recording,
playback, formatting, etc.
The M.D.R. uses 3.5” 2DD and 2HD type floppy
disks. A blank 2DD floppy disk has been
included with your AR-100 for you to record
your performances.
Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks
To insert a floppy disk into the disk
drive:
Hold the disk so that the label of the disk is
facing upward and the sliding shutter is facing
forward, towards the disk slot. Carefully insert
the disk into the slot, slowly pushing it all the
way in until it clicks into place and the eject
button pops out.
When the AR-100 is turned on, the
lamp below the floppy disk slot lights,
indicating that the M.D.R. is ready to
use.
To eject a floppy disk:
• Before ejecting the disk, be sure to confirm
that the M.D.R. is stopped (check that the
STOP button's lamp is lit).
Press the eject button slowly as far as it will go;
the disk will automatically pop out. When the
disk is fully ejected, carefully remove it by
hand.
• Never attempt to remove the disk or turn the
power off during recording, reading and
playing back (when the DISK IN USE lamp is
lit). Doing so can damage the disk and
possibly the disk drive.
Drive Lamp
This green lamp is always on when the
power to the AR-100 is on, regardless of
M.D.R. operation.
• If the eject button is pressed too quickly, or if it
is not pressed in as far as it will go, the disk
may not eject properly. The eject button may
become stuck in a half-pressed position with
the disk extending from the drive slot by only a
few millimeters. If this happens, do not
attempt to pull out the partially ejected disk,
since using force in this situation can damage
the disk drive mechanism or the floppy disk.
To remove a partially ejected disk, try pressing
the eject button once again, or push the disk
back into the slot and then repeat the eject
procedure.
• Be sure to remove the floppy disk from the disk
drive before turning off the power. A floppy
disk left in the drive for extended periods can
easily pick up dust and dirt that can cause data
read and write errors.
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Cleaning the Disk Drive Read/Write Head
Protecting Your Data (Write-protect Tab)
Clean the read/write head regularly. This
instrument employs a precision magnetic
read/write head which, after an extended period
of use, will pick up a layer of magnetic particles
from the disks used that will eventually cause
read and write errors.
To prevent accidental erasure of important data,
slide the disk’s write-protect tab to the “protect”
position (tab open). If you attempt to modify
the disk when the write-protect tab is set to “on”
position, a “Disk write protected!” or “Disk
error!” message appears in the display,
indicating that the operation is not possible.
(Select “OK” at the prompt, and change the tab
setting, if desired.)
To maintain the disk drive in optimum working
order Yamaha recommends that you use a
commercially-available dry-type head cleaning
disk to clean the head about once a month. Ask
your Yamaha dealer about the availability of
proper head-cleaning disks.
• Never insert anything but floppy disks into the
disk drive. Other objects may cause damage to
the disk drive or floppy disks.
Protect Off
(tab closed: unlocked)
Rear side
Shutter
Using Floppy Disks
Be sure to follow these precautions when using
floppy disks:
Write-protect tab
• Do not place heavy objects on a disk or bend
or apply pressure to the disk in any way.
Always keep floppy disks in their protective
cases when they are not in use.
• Do not expose the disk to direct sunlight,
extremely high or low temperatures, or
excessive humidity, dust or liquids.
• Do not open the sliding shutter and touch the
exposed surface of the floppy disk inside.
• Do not expose the disk to magnetic fields,
such as those produced by televisions,
speakers, motors, etc., since magnetic fields
can partially or completely erase data on the
disk, rendering it unreadable.
• Never use a floppy disk with a deformed
shutter or housing.
• Do not attach anything other than the
provided labels to a floppy disk. Also make
sure that labels are attached in the proper
location.
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Protect On
(tab open: locked)
Data Backup
For maximum data security Yamaha
recommends that you keep two copies of
important data on separate floppy disks. This
gives you a backup if one disk is lost or
damaged. To make a backup disk use the Disk
Copy function on page 111.
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Formatting a Disk
Before recording your performance to a blank disk, the disk must first be formatted. (A blank 2DD
floppy disk has been included with your AR-100.)
To format a disk:
1. Put the disk, label facing up, into the disk slot.
If the disk is blank, the following display will automatically appear:
XG/GM, DOC or Style File disks
cannot be formatted.
DATA CONTROL
If the disk is not blank, another display may be shown. If you want to format the disk (which
will erase all data on the disk), select the UTILITY page with the appropriate Menu button.
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PAGE
DATA CONTROL
Select “DISK FORMAT” with the appropriate Data Control button.
DATA CONTROL
2. Atoperation.
the prompt, select “OK” to begin formatting, or “Cancel” to abort the
When the REMAIN section in the display reaches “001,” formatting is completed, and the
CONTROL PANEL page is automatically called up.
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Overview of M.D.R. Operation
Though the M.D.R. is as easy to operate as a cassette tape recorder, it is far move versatile.
Since it records all Electone settings and control movements as well as the notes you play as
digital data, it allows you much more flexibility and control than even the most sophisticated
tape recorder. Basically, the M.D.R. independently records the following three types of data:
1. Registration data (including bulk data)
All Registrations stored to the Registration Memory numbered buttons as well as the Registration
currently set to the panel, are recorded at the beginning of a song, before the actual recording of
your performance. Bulk data is also saved to the song with the Registration data. Bulk data
includes Registration Shift settings, User Styles, Sequence Program sequences, Keyboard
Percussion User Assign settings, Organ Variation settings, and User Voices.
2. Performance data
The M.D.R. records your performance on the keyboards and Pedalboard of the Electone exactly
as you play it, even recording the strength at which you play the keys and how hard you press
them down while playing. The various types of performance data — Upper, Lower, Pedal and
Lead — are recorded to independent “tracks,” so that you can change any one of them without
affecting the others.
3. Control data
All changes you make on the Electone during your performance are recorded in real time. These
include Registration changes, the use of the expression pedal, footswitches and knee lever.
About the Logos
On the M.D.R. panel next to the controls are several logos. These indicate that the M.D.R. is compatible with and
can play disks in the corresponding data formats: General MIDI, XG, Disk Orchestra, and Style File.
GM (General MIDI System Level 1)
An exceptionally wide variety of song data is available in the General MIDI (GM) format. GM
was developed to allow song data to be used interchangeably in different devices of different
manufacturers.
XG
XG is a major new enhancement to the GM format developed by Yamaha, and it provides for
more instrument sounds and variations, as well as greater expressive control over voices and
effects. XG-compatible instruments feature full compatibility with future instruments and
software.
Disk Orchestra
Disk Orchestra (DOC) was developed by Yamaha, and is used in a wide variety of keyboards,
tone generators, and devices — particularly the popular Clavinova series.
Style File
The Style File format is an auto-accompaniment format developed by Yamaha. The rhythm
and accompaniment data on Style File disks is fully compatible for use with the automatic
accompaniment features of the AR-100. Inserting a Style File disk automatically calls up the
display for loading data to a User Style (see page 107).
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Recording
To record a song:
1. Set
the desired Registrations on the Electone.
Make all the settings necessary for the song you will record. This includes entering all the
Registrations you will need during the performance to Registration Memory. Make sure also to
select the Registration that you will use at the beginning of the song.
2. Insert a formatted disk into the disk slot.
Inadvertently pressing another
panel button during M.D.R.
recording or playback may
change the content of the
display. If this happens, press
the DISK button in the
DISPLAY SELECT section to
restore the M.D.R. display.
3. Select
the CONTROL PANEL page with the appropriate Menu button (if the
page is not already shown).
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DATA CONTROL
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4. Use
the SONG SELECT buttons (or the
corresponding controls in the display) to select the
song number for recording.
MUSIC DISK RECORDER
01
STOP
PLAY
SONG SELECT
DISK IN USE
REC
When a disk is first inserted,
song number 1 is automatically
selected. Song numbers 1
through 40 are available and up
to 40 songs can be stored on a
disk. However, the amount of
available song numbers may be
less depending on the amount
of the song data you have
recorded.
5. Press the REC button (or select the corresponding control in the display).
MUSIC DISK RECORDER
01
STOP
PLAY
DISK IN USE
SONG SELECT
REC
DATA CONTROL
The REC button lamp lights and the PLAY button flashes to
indicate that record is set to standby.
If the selected song number
already contains recorded data,
two dashes (“- -”) appear at the
left part of the M.D.R. LED
display and flash along with the
song number, warning you that
the selected song number
already contains recorded data.
If you want to execute recording
operation over the song
number, press the REC button
again. To avoid recording over
the data, select another song
number for recording or press
the STOP button to cancel
recording.
6. Press the PLAY button.
MUSIC DISK RECORDER
STOP
PLAY
----
DISK IN USE
SONG SELECT
REC
00:00
The PLAY lamp lights up and small dashes flash across the LED display from left to right,
indicating that the M.D.R. is reading the Registrations and other settings.
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7. After
the elapsed recording time appears on
both displays, begin playing.
The short time it takes to set up
There is a slight pause for setup, during which the M.D.R.
for recording is recorded as well,
records Registration and other data. Once the setup
causing a short pause before
operation is complete, the elapsed recording time (starting playback of the song.
at 00:00) appears in both the M.D.R. LED display and the
main display, indicating that you can begin recording your performance.
Retry Function
If you make a mistake during recording:
1.While the M.D.R. is still recording, press the Data Control button
corresponding to RETRY in the display.
You can perform the same operation by pressing the PLAY button (or by selecting PLAY in
the display).
MUSIC DISK RECORDER
STOP
PLAY
rE01
DISK IN USE
SONG SELECT
REC
DATA CONTROL
This stops the recording and returns you to the starting point of the song.
The letters “rE” (retry) appear on the left side of the LED display (with the song number
on the right) and the PLAY LED starts flashing, indicating that you can re-record the
song.
2.Press PLAY again to begin re-recording the song.
Re-recording starts immediately from the beginning of the song and replaces the
previously recorded performance with the newly recorded performance.
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8. When
you finish playing, press the STOP button.
The DISK IN USE lamp lights intermittently while the data is being completely recorded. When
recording is completed, the M.D.R. returns to normal stop status and the new song is
automatically named “SONG 1.”
CAUTION
MUSIC DISK RECORDER
DISK IN USE
STOP
PLAY
SONG SELECT
REC
Be sure to remove the floppy
disk from the disk drive after
the STOP lamp lights up
(unless you intend to play back
the song or record additional
parts).
9. To
hear your newly recorded performance, press the PLAY button.
Playback will begin after a couple of seconds. For more
information on playback and other playback-related functions, see
page 99.
CAUTION
Never attempt to press the eject
button or turn the power off
during recording, reading and
playing back. Doing so can
damage the disk and possibly
the disk drive. Be sure to
remove the floppy disk from
the disk drive before turning off
the power.
10. Input
a name for your new song.
The AR-100 automatically assigns a name and number to a newly recorded song (for example,
“Song 1”). However, you can assign an original name to the song with the Input Name function
(see page 97).
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Recording Parts Separately
You can also record the parts of your performance independently. For example, you can first record
the chords and bass to the song (using the Lower and Pedalboard), and after that record the melody.
This function also lets you record Keyboard Percussion and performance control data — such as
Registration changes and expression pedal operation — separately from the other parts of the song.
1. Set
up the M.D.R. for recording, as you did in the section above.
The first steps in recording parts separately are the same as for normal recording on page 88:
1) Memorize all the Registrations needed for your performance to the Registration Memory
numbered buttons, and set the Registration that will be used at the beginning of the song.
2) Insert a formatted disk.
3) Select the song number to which you will record your performance, in the Control Panel
page.
4) Press the REC button to set recording to standby.
2. Select
the parts for recording.
Pressing the REC button in the step above automatically turns on recording for all parts (with
the exception of keyboard percussion). The status of all parts is indicated in the display:
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To change the status for each part, press the appropriate Data Control button
in the upper row, corresponding to the part or parts you wish to record:
• ALL RECORD
This is available only in record standby. Selecting this instantly sets all parts (except K.B.P.) to
record standby.
• LOWER
Lower keyboard data.
• UPPER
Upper keyboard data.
• PEDAL
Pedalboard data.
• K.B.P.
Keyboard Percussion data. (Keyboard Percussion can be
Setting the K.B.P. part to
recorded and played independent of the Style patterns.)
“RECORD” automatically sets
• CONTROL
LOWER and PEDAL to “OFF,”
Control data. (See “Overview of M.D.R. Operation” above.)
and vice versa.
Each press of the appropriate Data Control button alternately selects the
available settings: RECORD, PLAY, and OFF.
• RECORD
Sets the corresponding part to record standby.
• PLAY
Sets the corresponding part to playback (for monitoring while recording other parts).
• OFF
Turns off the corresponding part. This is useful for temporarily muting a part that has been
recorded.
3. Press the PLAY button, and start playing after numbers appear in the
display.
For example, if you’ve set LOWER, PEDAL and CONTROL to RECORD (and all other parts to
PLAY or OFF), play the Lower keyboard and Pedalboard.
4. After
you’ve finished recording the first part(s), stop recording by pressing
the STOP button.
5. Press RECORD to set up recording of the next part.
In this example, the new recording contains the performance data of the Lower and Pedal in
addition to Registration and setup data. The small dashes (“--”) appear at the left part of LED
display and flash along with the song number, warning you that the selected song number
already contains recorded data.
6. Select the parts for recording and playback.
As you did in step #2 above, set to RECORD those parts you wish to record and set to PLAY
those parts you wish to monitor while recording. Set to OFF the parts you temporarily wish to
mute.
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7. Press
the REC button again.
The REC lamp lights and the PLAY lamp flashes, indicating that the Music Disk Recorder is ready
to record.
8. Press
the Data Control button corresponding to CUSTOM PLAY to start
recording of the new part or parts.
Playback of the previously recorded parts starts immediately, without the setup of Registration
and other data. While you listen to playback of the previous parts, play the new part you wish
to record. When the end of the recorded performance is reached, playback is automatically
stopped and the STOP status is resumed.
DATA CONTROL
Alternately in step #8, you can press the PLAY button (or select PLAY with the appropriate Data
Control button).
The length of a subesquently
recorded part cannot exceed the
length of the previously
recorded parts. If you want to
change the song length, you
must first delete the song (see
Song Delete on page 111) and
record it again.
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Recording Registrations (and Bulk Data)
You can also record Registrations by themselves, without recording a performance. Bulk data —
which includes Registration Shift settings, User Styles, Sequence Program sequences, Keyboard
Percussion User Assign settings, Organ Variation settings, and User Voices — is also saved in the
operation. There are two ways to record the Registrations and bulk data:
Method #1
1. Set
the Registrations and all
other data you wish to record.
2. Insert
a formatted disk in the
disk slot.
3. Select
the song number to which
you wish to record the
Method #2
1. Set
up the Registrations, insert a
formatted disk, and select the
song number.
Follow the same procedure as given in the
first three steps of Method #1 above.
2. Press
the REC button in the
M.D.R. section.
Registrations.
Use the SONG SELECT buttons, or use the
SONG SELECT controls in the display by
pressing the appropriate Data Control
buttons.
There are 40 songs, or memory locations,
available on a single disk.
4. While holding down the REC
button on the M.D.R., press the
M. (Memory) button on the
Registration Memory panel.
MUSIC DISK RECORDER
01
STOP
MUSIC DISK RECORDER
STOP
M.
/TO DISK
PLAY
13
DISK IN USE
SONG SELECT
REC
14
16
15
SONG SELECT
REC
3. Press the PLAY button to record
This saves all 16 Registrations to one song
on the disk.
01
PLAY
DISK IN USE
the Registrations, then press the
STOP button as soon as you see
the small dashes flash across the
LED display from left to right.
The small dashes that flash across the
display indicate that the M.D.R. is
recording the Registrations and being set
up for normal recording. Pressing the
STOP button while the dashes are flashing
allows you to record the Registrations and
bulk data without recording a
performance.
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DISK IN USE
Small dashes flash across the LED display
from left to right, indicating that the
M.D.R. is recording the Registrations and
bulk data. After recording, the M.D.R. is
automatically stopped.
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STOP
PLAY
SONG SELECT
REC
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Recalling Recorded Registrations (and
Bulk Data)
The Registrations (and bulk data) recorded to song numbers in the above operation can be easily
loaded back to the AR-100.
To recall Registration data:
1. Insert
the proper disk and select the appropriate song number.
Use the SONG SELECT buttons in the M.D.R. section, or use the appropriate Data Control
buttons.
2. Press
the PLAY button.
When the data has been completely loaded, the M.D.R. returns to STOP status.
The M.D.R. also makes it possible to use more than the 16 Registration Memory Registrations in a
performance — without having to alter the current panel settings. This would come in handy when
performing several songs in succession that use more than 16 Registrations.
To do this:
1. First record the Registrations you need into several song numbers on the
M.D.R. before the performance.
If possible, you should record the Registrations in the order that you’ll use them, for easy access
during the performance.
2. During
the performance, after all 16 Registrations from a certain song
number have been used, select the next song number and press the PLAY
button on the M.D.R. This replaces all 16 Registrations in Registration
Memory with the new ones from the selected song number.
3. By repeating the above steps, you can run through an entire performance
without having to change the panel settings.
Replacing Registrations
The M.D.R. also lets you change the Registrations of an existing song without changing the
performance data. The procedure is the same as that of Recording Registrations mentioned above.
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Naming Your Song
Once you have recorded a song, you can give that song a name by using the Input Name function.
To name your newly recorded song:
1. Call up the UTILITY page with the appropriate Menu button.
PAGE
DATA CONTROL
2. Select “INPUT NAME” with the appropriate Data Control buttons.
3. Select the desired set of characters (A-N, O-Z, NUMBER, or EDIT) with the
Menu buttons.
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4. Use
the Data Control buttons corresponding to the cursor arrows to move
the cursor position in the name.
5. Enter
the desired character with the appropriate Data Control button.
To enter lowercase letters (or the lower characters in each box), simultaneously hold down the
COARSE button and press the appropriate Data Control button.
6. Ifpage.
needed, select other characters and use the other controls in the Edit
DATA CONTROL
• SPACE
Inserts a blank space at the cursor position.
• INSERT
Inserts the selected character at the cursor position, moving other characters to the right.
• DELETE
Deletes character at the cursor position.
• OK
Saves the entered Song name.
• CANCEL
Exits the operation without saving the Song name.
The OK and CANCEL operations can also be selected with the appropriate Menu buttons from
any of the INPUT NAME pages.
7. Save the entered song name by selecting “OK” (with the appropriate Menu
button or Data control button in the EDIT page ).
When the name has been saved, the display returns to the UTILITY page.
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Playback
You can play back your recorded performance by simply pressing the PLAY button. Registrations and
other data are automatically recalled to the AR-100 before playback.
Song Playback
To play back a song:
1. Insert the disk containing your recorded song.
2. Select
the number of the song you wish to play back.
Use the SONG SELECT buttons, or use the SONG SELECT controls in the display by pressing
the appropriate Data Control buttons.
If the disk contains more than five songs, you can quickly scroll up or down through the songs
by using the Page Up and Page Down menus in the display. (Press the corresponding Menu
button.)
MUSIC DISK RECORDER
01
STOP
PLAY
SONG SELECT
DISK IN USE
REC
DATA CONTROL
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3. Start
playback by pressing the PLAY button.
The PLAY lamp lights up and small dashes move across the display, indicating that the M.D.R. is
resetting Registrations on the AR-100.
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STOP
PLAY
----
DISK IN USE
SONG SELECT
REC
Playback of the song begins after the AR-100 data is reset and the song time is shown on both
displays. During playback, the bottom row of controls changes to include the following
functions: Pause, Rewind (REW.), and Fast Forward (F.F.). For more information on those
controls, see page 108.
Playback automatically stops at the end of a song. You can, however, stop playback in the
middle of a song by pressing the STOP button.
Playback of Selected Parts
You can also play back the selected parts of your recorded performance, while other parts are
temporarily turned off. This function is especially useful for manually playing a single part
(such as the melody) over previously recorded accompaniment parts.
To play back a selected part or parts of a song:
1. Select
the number of the song to be played back.
Use the SONG SELECT buttons or the SONG SELECT controls in the display.
2. Select
the part or parts for playback.
Set the parts you wish to play back to PLAY, and set the parts you wish to mute to OFF. (Use the
appropriate Data Control buttons.)
3. Press
the PLAY button.
First the Registration and other data are read, then playback of the performance starts (excepting
the parts that were turned off in step #2).
You can play along with the previously recorded parts. Playback automatically stops at the end
of the recorded song. To stop playback before the end of the song, press the STOP button (or
select STOP in the display).
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Repeat Play
This function allows you to repeatedly play back all songs on a disk (either in order or at
random), or play back one specific song.
To use Repeat Play:
1. Call up the REPEAT PLAY page.
Press the appropriate Menu button.
PAGE
DATA CONTROL
COARSE
2. Select
the song number you wish to play back.
If you wish to play back all songs on a disk, select the first song that will be played back. The
other songs will follow.
3. Select the desired Repeat Play mode: ALL REPEAT, RANDOM REPEAT or
SINGLE REPEAT.
• ALL REPEAT
Repeatedly plays back all songs automatically in their numerical order, starting with the
selected song.
• RANDOM REPEAT
Repeatedly plays back all songs automatically in random order, starting with the selected
song.
• SINGLE REPEAT
Repeatedly plays back the selected song.
• REPEAT OFF
Turns off the Repeat Play function. Select this during repeat playback and the M.D.R. will
stop playback after the end of the song currently being played back.
4. To
start repeated playback of the song or songs, press the PLAY button.
Playback will begin from the selected song and repeat indefinitely. To stop playback, press the
STOP button.
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Playback of XG/GM Disks (optional)
The M.D.R. is compatible with XG and GM format song data. Additional playback functions —
including Solo Play, Minus One, and Part Select — are available when disks containing XG/GM
song data are used.
A song disk with XG data has been included with your AR-100. Use this disk, or any other
commercially available XG or GM song disk.
1. Insert
an XG/GM song disk in the M.D.R. disk slot.
The following CONTROL PANEL page appears:
MUSIC DISK RECORDER
01
STOP
PLAY
SONG SELECT
DISK IN USE
REC
DATA CONTROL
2. Select
the song number you wish to play back.
Use the SONG SELECT buttons or the SONG SELECT controls in the display.
3. Select
the desired Play Mode: ALL PLAY, SOLO PLAY, or MINUS ONE.
Use the corresponding Data Control buttons. If you are using Solo Play or Minus One, you can
first use the PART SELECT controls to determine the specific part used for the function. You can
also use the PLAY PART page to determine the parts.
• ALL PLAY
The All Play mode lets you play all parts of the song. You can also use the PLAY PART page
(by pressing the corresponding Menu button) to turn playback of parts on or off.
• SOLO PLAY
The Solo Play mode lets you select a specific part for playback, muting (turning off) all other
parts. Use the PART SELECT controls in the CONTROL PANEL page (shown in step #1
above) to select the desired part to be soloed, either before or during playback.
• MINUS ONE
The Minus One mode lets you mute (turn off) a specific part of a song, letting you play back
all other parts. Use the PART SELECT controls in the CONTROL PANEL page (shown in step
#1 above) to select the desired Minus One part, either before or during playback.
• VOLUME
This determines the playback volume of the XG/GM songs.
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PLAY PART Page
PAGE
DATA CONTROL
Press the Data Control button corresponding to the part you wish to turn on or off. (Parts that
are on are highlighted.)
4. Start
playback by pressing the PLAY button.
The elapsed song time is shown on both the M.D.R. display and the main display. Playback
automatically stops at the end of the selected song.
All playback controls (Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward) are the same as in song playback for
Electone disks (see page 108).
REPEAT PLAY
This function is the same as for Electone disks. (See page 101.)
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Playback of DOC Disks (optional)
The M.D.R. is compatible with Clavinova DOC (Disk Orchestra Collection) format song data.
The Part Select function is available when disks containing DOC song data are used.
1. Insert
an DOC song disk in the M.D.R. disk slot.
The following CONTROL PANEL page appears:
DATA CONTROL
2. Select
the song number you wish to play back.
Use the SONG SELECT buttons or the SONG SELECT controls in the display.
3. Select
the desired parts for playback: LEFT, RIGHT, and/or ORCHESTRA.
Use the corresponding Data Control buttons. (Highlighted parts are on and will playback.)
You can also use the PLAY PART page (by pressing the corresponding Menu button) to turn
playback of parts on or off.
• LEFT
This turns the left-hand (chord) part of the DOC song on or off.
• RIGHT
This turns the right-hand (melody) part of the DOC song on or off.
• ORCHESTRA
This turns the orchestra backing parts of the DOC song on or off.
• VOLUME
This determines the playback volume of the DOC songs.
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PLAY PART Page
DATA CONTROL
Press the Data Control button corresponding to the part you wish to turn on or off. (Parts that
are on are highlighted.)
4. Start
playback by pressing the PLAY button.
The elapsed song time is shown on both the M.D.R. display and the main display. Playback
automatically stops at the end of the selected song.
All playback controls (Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward) are the same as in song playback for
Electone disks (see page 108).
REPEAT PLAY
With the exception of the Phrase Repeat function described below, this function is the same as
for Electone disks. (See page 101.)
PHRASE REPEAT
This enables the Phrase Repeat function, which allows you to repeat playback of specific sections
of a DOC song. Phrase Repeat can only be used with songs which have pre-programmed Phrase
Marks. (The Phrase Mark numbers are indicated in the DOC music book.)
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To use Phrase Repeat:
1. Select
the desired Phrase Number with the appropriate Data Control
buttons.
Phrase Number.
DATA CONTROL
2. To repeatedly play back the selected Phrase, press the PLAY button (or
select PLAY in the display).
Playback of the selected Phrase continues indefinitely. To stop playback, press the STOP button
(or select STOP in the display).
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Loading Styles from Style File Disks
Many additional Styles are available for the AR-100 on disk, and these can be loaded to the eight User
Style locations.
To load a Style from a Style File disk (optional):
1. Insert
a Style File disk in the disk slot.
The following display appears:
DATA CONTROL
2. Select the Style you wish to load with the FILE SELECT controls.
3. Select
the destination User Style number (for loading the selected Style) by
pressing the corresponding Data Control button,
4. To load the selected Style to the specified User Style number, select LOAD
in the display.
Press the appropriate Data Control button.
5. Atthetheoperation.
prompt, select “OK” to actually load the Style, or “CANCEL” to abort
After the Style has been loaded, you can load additional Styles as desired by repeating steps # 2
through #5 above.
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Other M.D.R. Functions
Custom Play
Custom Play allows you to play back the song without resetting the Registrations and other data.
Custom Play can be used from either the CONTROL PANEL page or the REPEAT PLAY page.
To use Custom Play:
Press one of the Data Control buttons corresponding to CUSTOM PLAY in
the display.
The song time is displayed and playback starts immediately.
Playback Controls — Pause and Rewind/Fast Forward
These controls appear at the bottom of the display during playback of a song or songs.
DATA CONTROL
• Pause
You can temporarily stop playback by selecting PAUSE with the appropriate Data Control
button. To resume playback from the point at which the song was paused, press the PAUSE
button again. PAUSE is also available during recording.
• Rewind and Fast Forward
These controls function much like the similar controls on a tape recorder. Select F.F. (with
the corresponding Data Control button) to advance to a later point in the song or select
REW. to return to an earlier position. While either of these buttons is held down, playback
stops and the song time is advanced or reversed accordingly. Hold down the button until
the desired song time is shown. When the button is released, playback is automatically
paused. To resume playback from the point you’ve advanced or reversed to, press the PLAY
button (or select PLAY in the display).
Fast Forward and Fast Reverse
operate at five times the normal
playback speed.
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Changing the Tempo
You can change the tempo of the song — either before song playback or as the song is playing
— from the CONTROL PANEL page.
To change the tempo:
Use the Data Control buttons corresponding to TEMPO +/- in the display.
Each press of the corresponding button slows down or speeds up the tempo by a small amount.
Changing the tempo does not change the pitch of the music.
DATA CONTROL
Tempo is expressed as a percentage, 100% being the normal
tempo. Values less than 100 indicate a slower tempo; values
greater than 100 indicate a faster tempo. You can quickly restore
the normal tempo by pressing the Menu button corresponding to
“Norm. Tempo” in the display. (“Norm. Tempo” is also available
in the REPEAT PLAY page.)
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• The TEMPO controls on the
panel are related only to Style
playback, and have no effect on
M.D.R. operations.
• Tempo changes remain in
effect even through changes in
song number. If you have
changed the tempo in one song,
you should perform the step
shown at the left to restore the
original tempo before playing
another song. Turning the
power switch off and on again
also restores the original tempo.
• Tempo changes cannot be
made when playing XG/GM or
DOC disks.
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Song Copy
This function lets you copy the data recorded at one song number to another song number.
To use the Song Copy function:
1. Call up the UTILITY page by pressing the appropriate Menu button.
PAGE
DATA CONTROL
2. Select
the song number to be copied by using the SONG SELECT buttons
or the SONG SELECT controls in the display.
If the specified song number
has no recorded data, the
message "No song data!"
appears in the display.
3. Select
“SONG COPY” in the display by pressing the
appropriate Data Control button.
4. Use
the SONG SELECT buttons or the SONG SELECT controls in the
display to select a destination song number for copying.
Follow this step if you wish to select a different destination song number than the one
displayed. The M.D.R. will display only those song numbers that have no data.
If all songs numbers contain recorded data, a “Song full” message appears on the display. In this
case, you should erase one of the songs on the disk by using the Song Delete function (see
below).
The source and destination song numbers are indicated both in the main display and the
M.D.R. display. For example, when copying from song 1 to song 3, “SONG COPY 1 TO 3”
appears in the main display and “01:03” appears in the M.D.R. display.
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5. Select
“COPY OK” in the display by pressing the appropriate Data Control
button.
6. To
actually execute the operation, select “OK” at the prompt, or select
“CANCEL” to abort the operation.
When the song has been completely copied, the display returns to the original UTILITY page.
Song Delete
Song Delete allows you to delete or erase a selected song on disk.
To use Song Delete:
1. Call up the UTILITY page by pressing the appropriate Menu button.
2. Select
the song number to be deleted by using the SONG SELECT buttons
or the SONG SELECT controls in the display.
3. Select “SONG DELETE” in the display by pressing the appropriate Data
Control button.
4. To delete the selected song, select “OK” at the prompt, or select “CANCEL”
to abort the operation.
When the song has been deleted, the display returns to the original UTILITY page.
Disk Copy
Disk Copy allows you to duplicate the contents on one floppy disk to another. Yamaha
recommends that you keep copies of your important data on two separate floppy disks by using
this function.
1. Have
handy the source disk and a formatted blank disk to which you wish
to copy the data.
The source disk and destination disk must be indentical in type. For example, if the source disk
is a 2DD disk, use only a 2DD disk for the destination disk. For instructions on formatting a
blank disk, see page 85.
Be sure to set the Write-protect tab on the source disk to ON. The destination disk, on the other
hand, must be set to OFF. If you attempt to copy the disk when the write-protect tab is set to
“on” position, a “Disk write protected!” or “Disk error!” message appears in the display,
indicating that the operation is not possible. (Select “OK” at the prompt, and change the tab
setting, if you wish to copy to the disk.)
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2. Insert the source disk in the disk slot.
3. Call up the UTILITY page by pressing the appropriate Menu button.
4. Select
“DISK COPY” in the display by pressing the appropriate Data
Control button.
5. Atto abort.
the prompt, select “OK” to initiate the disk copy operation, or “Cancel”
DATA CONTROL
The M.D.R. starts reading the data in the source disk. (The REMAIN window and M.D.R.
display both count down the remaining amount of data to be copied.)
6. When
changing the disk prompt appears, press the eject button to take out
the source disk.
7. Insert
the destination disk.
The amount of data remaining to be copied is shown in the display, and counts down as the
copy operation continues.
8. When
changing the disk prompt appears, press the eject button to take out
the destination disk and re-insert the source disk.
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9. Repeat
steps #6 through #8 above as many times as necessary, following
the prompts on the display.
The number of times the above steps need to be repeated depends
on the amount of data to be copied and the disk type. (2DD type
disks may take 2 to 16 repetitions; 2HD disks may take 2 to 31
repetitions.)
When the operation is finished, the “REMAIN” counter in the
display will show “0” briefly before returning to the original
UTILITY page.
An error message may appear if
an error occurs in the middle of
the operation. If this happens,
try formatting the destination
disk and attempt the operation
again.
CAUTION
Make sure to follow the display
prompts closely, taking special
care not to mix up the disks.
Inserting the wrong disk may
damage the disk and possibly
the disk drive.
Checking the Remaining Memory
The amount of memory available for additional recording is displayed in the REMAIN section in
the CONTROL PANEL page (during recording or recording standby only). It is also displayed in
the UTILITY page. The maximum amount of memory is 712 for 2DD disks and 1422 for 2HD
disks.
Copy Protect
Some of the Disks available for the AR-100 are purposely protected from being copied or erased.
You cannot save the data to another floppy disk. If you try to load data from such a “copyprotected” disk to the AR-100, an error message will appear in the display.
Important M.D.R. Error Messages
Message
Problem and Possible Solution
Disk error!
Cannot continue.
An error occurred during reading from or writing to a disk. Try changing the disk.
Disk removed!
Exiting disk mode.
An error occurred because the disk was removed during a disk operation
(recording, playback, etc.). Never remove a disk during a disk operation since this
could damage both the disk and the drive.
Song full!
This appears when the Song Copy operation is attempted on a disk that has no
empty songs. Delete one or more unneeded songs (using Song Delete), and
attempt the copy operation again.
Wrong disk!
The inserted disk cannot be used, because it is either unformatted or of an
incompatible format. Format the disk (using Disk Format) or insert a properly
formatted disk.
Write protected!
Cannot continue.
The disk operation cannot be performed, because the write-protect tab of the disk
is set to the “protect” position. Remove the disk, set write-protect to off, reinsert the
disk and attempt the operation again.
Disk full!
Cannot continue.
The disk’s memory capacity is full and no additional data can be recorded. Delete
one or more unneeded songs (using Song Delete), and attempt the operation
again.
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Voice Edit
In addition to the versatile Flute/Tibia section, the AR-100 has a Voice Edit feature that allows you to
create your own Voices. Voice Edit uses sophisticated sound-shaping tools that make it possible to
take existing Voices and craft a virtually endless variety of original sounds from them. And once
you’ve created a Voice, you can store it to a User Voice location for future recall (see page 119).
Selecting a Voice for Editing / Calling Up
the Voice Edit Pages
1. First,
select the Voice you want to edit.
Press the desired Voice button, then select a specific Voice in the Voice Menu. Also, in order to
properly hear the to-be-edited Voice, make sure that all other Voice sections are turned off in the
ENSEMBLE section.
2. While
holding down the VOICE EDIT button, press the same Voice button
again.
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE 1
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
MAX
STRINGS
BRASS
CLARINET
SAXOPHONE
CHORUS HARMONICA
1
ORGAN
PIANO
GUITAR
VIBRAPHONE
COSMIC
2
While holding down
VOICE EDIT button…..
TUTTI
…press desired Voice button.
If you hold down VOICE EDIT without selecting a Voice, the following display will prompt you
to complete the step.
If you release VOICE EDIT without selecting a Voice, the display returns to the Voice Display.
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After you have selected a Voice, the following display (or one similar) will appear:
3. Use
the Menu buttons to select the desired Voice Edit page, and edit the
Voice according to the instructions that follow.
VOICE EDIT — NAME REP. OL (Name/Repeat/OL) Page
PAGE
1
2
3
1 NAME
• INPUT NAME
This calls up the INPUT NAME pages for assigning an original name to the edited Voice. (For
details, see page 118.)
2 REPEAT
The Repeat function produces repeating notes, when you hold a key or chord on the
keyboard. There are two modes: All and Twin. (These modes only change the Repeat sound
when more than one note is held.) The repeat speed is adjustable.
• MODE (OFF, ALL, TWIN)
OFF
Turns Repeat off.
ALL
Repeats all of the notes in a held chord.
TWIN
Alternately repeats the highest note with the lower notes in a held chord.
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• SPEED
Determines the speed of the Repeat function. The higher the
value, the faster the speed. Range:0 – 100
Some Voices may not sound
properly if the Speed parameter
is set too high (fast). These
include Voices with naturally
slow attacks (such as some of
the Strings, Chorus, and Cosmic
Voices) and Voices whose
Attack parameter (see page 117)
has been set to a slow value.
3 OL (Output Level)
Determines the level of the Voice. Range: 0 – 100
VOICE EDIT — FILTER / EG RATE Page
PAGE
1
2
1 FILTER
These settings determine the overall timbre of the sound by boosting or cutting a certain
frequency range. In addition to making the sound either brighter or more mellow, Filter can
be used to produce electronic, synthesizer-like effects.
• CUTOFF
Determines the cutoff frequency or effective frequency range of the filter. (See diagram
below.) Higher values result in a brighter sound. Range: -50 – +50
• RES. (Resonance)
Determines the emphasis given to the cutoff frequency, set in Cutoff above. (See diagram
below.) Higher values result in a more pronounced effect. Range: -50 – +50
Resonance
Cutoff
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The Resonance effect varies
depending on the Voice. For
some Voices, extreme positive
values for Resonance may result
in noise or even no sound. For
other Voices, the Resonance
effect may be negligible no
matter what value is set.
2 EG RATE
The EG (Envelope Generator) settings determine how the level of the sound changes in time.
This lets you reproduce many sound characteristics of natural acoustic instruments — such
as the quick attack and decay of percussion sounds, or the long release of a sustained piano
tone.
• ATTACK
Determines how quickly the sound reaches its maximum level after the key is played. The
higher the value, the quicker the attack. Range: -50 – +50
• DECAY
Determines how quickly the sound reaches its sustain level (a slightly lower level than
maximum). The higher the value, the quicker the decay. Range: -50 – +50
• REL. (Release)
Determines how quickly the sound decays to silence after the key is released. The higher the
value, the shorter the release. Range: -50 – +50
ATTACK DECAY
Key-on
RELEASE
Key-off
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Naming Your Voice
Once you have created your own Voice, you can give that Voice a name.
To name your newly created Voice:
1. Call
up the NAME/ REPEAT/ OL page (see “Selecting a Voice for Editing”
above for instructions), and select INPUT NAME with the appropriate Data
Control buttons.
PAGE
PAGE
PAGE
PAGE
2. Follow
the instructions on pages 97, 98 (steps #2 - #6).
The procedure for naming User Voices is the same as that of naming songs, described in the
Music Disk Recorder section.
This operation only saves the
name of the Voice; it does not
save the Voice itself. (See
“Saving Your User Voice”
below.)
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8. Voice Edit
Saving the Edited Voice
After you have created and named a new Voice, you should save that Voice for future use.
1. Select
the Save page.
Press the appropriate Menu button.
PAGE
2. Select the desired User Voice number (1–16) with the appropriate Data
Control button.
CAUTION
This operation automatically
erases any Voice that had been
previously saved to the selected
User Voice number. You
should check the User Voices
(see page 120) before saving a
Voice to make sure that you will
not be erasing any important
Voices.
DATA CONTROL
3. Atoperation.
the prompt, select “OK” to save the Voice, or “Cancel” to abort the
Use the appropriate Data Control buttons. A “Completed” message briefly appears when the
Voice has been saved.
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119
Quitting Voice Edit
You can quit the Voice Edit function from any of its display pages.
To quit:
1. Press the VOICE EDIT button in the DISPLAY SELECT section once again.
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
PAGE
CONTRAST
DATA CONTROL
COARSE
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
Keep in mind that unlike in
most other pages and functions,
you cannot quit Voice Edit
simply by pressing a different
function’s button in DISPLAY
SELECT.
2. At the prompt, select “OK” to quit Voice Edit, or “Cancel” to continue
editing.
Recalling an Edited Voice
Once you’ve saved a Voice you can assign it to one of the dotted buttons for selecting and playing.
To recall a User Voice:
1. Press the dotted button to which you wish to assign the User Voice.
UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE 1
MAX
STRINGS
BRASS
CLARINET
SAXOPHONE
CHORUS HARMONICA
1
ORGAN
PIANO
GUITAR
VIBRAPHONE
COSMIC
2
TUTTI
MIN
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8. Voice Edit
2. Use
the PAGE buttons to scroll through the various Voice category
selections until “USER VOICE” is shown.
PAGE
3. Press the Menu button corresponding to “USER VOICE” in the display.
PAGE
4. Press
the Data Control button corresponding to the User Voice you wish to
select.
User Voices can also be saved to and loaded from floppy disks. (See below.)
Saving User Voices to Disk
Once you have created your own User Voices, you’ll want to save them to disk. Doing so allows you
to free up memory in the AR-100 for creating additional Voices. Also, the User Voices you’ve saved to
disk can be loaded back to the AR-100 any time.
User Voice data is included in the bulk data that is saved when you record Registrations to disk. Refer
to the section “Recording Registrations,” page 95, for instructions.
Loading User Voices from Disk
The User Voice data saved to disk as part of bulk data can instantly be loaded back to the AR-100.
Refer to the section “Recalling Recorded Registrations,” page 96, for instructions.
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Accompaniment Program
The AR-100 features two powerful rhythm/accompaniment programming functions:
Accompaniment Program and Sequence Program.
The Accompaniment Program function lets you create up to eight of your own original User Styles,
each of which includes rhythm patterns, bass and chord parts, and other instrumental phrases.
Moreover, you can create up to five different sections for each Style: Intro, Main A and B, Fill In, and
Ending. The true power and flexibility of this feature, however, is that the original User Styles can
be used with the A.B.C. automatic accompaniment, so that when you play or indicate chords on the
Lower keyboard, your custom-recorded accompaniment changes chords automatically.
The AR-100 lets you store up eight User Styles for instant recall. However, you can save additional
User Styles to floppy disks — letting you create an unlimited library of Styles for future use. When
recording a User Style, you can select an existing Style and customize it for your own requirements,
or create a completely new Style from scratch.
Calling Up the Accompaniment Program
Function
When editing an existing Style:
1. Select
a Style.
Press the appropriate button in the STYLE section, then select a specific Style from the Style
Menu.
Selecting a preset Style for Accompaniment Program is a quick and efficient way to create your
own User Styles, since it lets you make changes to already existing patterns and phrases.
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9. Accompaniment Program
STYLE
SEQ.
SEQ.
1
2
SEQ.
SEQ.
3
4
POP
ROCK
USER 1
ENTERTAIN
USER 2
BALLAD
LATIN
USER 3
USER 4
POP
R&B
USER 5
TRADITIONAL
USER 6
COUNTRY
FOLK
USER 7
LATIN
POPS
USER 8
BALLROOM
1
SWING
JAZZ
2
RHYTHM
BASS/
CHORD
MAX
MAX
MIN
MIN
DATA CONTROL
Using an Existing Style
Any Style in the AR-100 — including the User Styles you’ve created yourself — can be edited
and further refined using the Accompaniment Program tools.
When you select an existing Style for editing, the following section data is automatically copied
to the sections of the new Style:
INTRO A is copied to INTRO
MAIN A is copied to MAIN A
MAIN B is copied to MAIN B
FILL IN AA is copied to FILL IN
ENDING A is copied to ENDING
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123
2. While
holding down the ACCOMP. PROGRAM button, press the same
button in the STYLE section again.
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
PAGE
CONTRAST
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
When recording a Style from scratch:
Simply press and release the ACCOMP. PROGRAM button.
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
PAGE
CONTRAST
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
• Pressing the ACCOMP.
PROGRAM button to enter the
Accompaniment Program
function automatically stops
playback of Styles or User
sequences.
When recording from scratch, “No name” appears as the Style name, indicating that the Style
has no data.
About Accompaniment Program Recording
— Sections, Parts and Measures
Before going on to record a User Style in Accompaniment Program, you should understand a little
about the elements that make up a User Style. Each Style can have up to five “sections”: Intro,
Main A, Main B, Fill, and Ending. Generally, these sections should be stylistically similar. Each
of these sections is made up of up to eight different instrumental “parts”: Rhythm 1 & 2, Bass,
Chord 1 & 2, Pad, and Phrase 1 & 2. Finally, the length of each section is expressed in
“measures.” A section can be up to eight measures long (with the exception of Fill, which can
only be one measure).
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Accompaniment Program Voice List
These Voices (shown according to their general categories) can be used for recording the Bass,
Chord, Pad, and Phrase parts in the Accompaniment Program function. (See page 132.) (For a
list of sounds that are available for the Rhythm part, see “Accompaniment Program Drum List”
on the next page.)
Instrument Group
Piano
Chromatic
Percussion
Organ
Guitar
Bass
Strings
Ensemble
Brass
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Voice Name
GrandPno
BritePno
E.Grand
HnkyTonk
E.Piano1
E.Piano2
Harpsi.
Clavi.
Celesta
Glocken
MusicBox
Vibes
Marimba
Xylophon
TubulBel
Dulcimer
DrawOrgn
PercOrgn
RockOrgn
ChrchOrg
ReedOrgn
Acordion
Harmnica
TangoAcd
NylonGtr
SteelGtr
Jazz Gtr
CleanGtr
Mute.Gtr
Ovrdrive
Dist.Gtr
GtrHarmo
Aco.Bass
FngrBass
PickBass
Fretless
SlapBas1
SlapBas2
SynBass1
SynBass2
Violin
Viola
Cello
Contrabs
Trem.Str
Pizz.Str
Harp
Timpani
Strings1
Strings2
Syn.Str1
Syn.Str2
ChoirAah
VoiceOoh
SynVoice
Orch.Hit
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Mute.Trp
Fr.Horn
BrasSect
SynBras1
SynBras2
Instrument Group
Reed
Pipe
Synth Lead
Synth Pad
Synth Effects
Ethnic
Percussive
Sound Effects
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No.
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
Voice Name
SprnoSax
Alto Sax
TenorSax
Bari.Sax
Oboe
Eng.Horn
Bassoon
Clarinet
Piccolo
Flute
Recorder
PanFlute
Bottle
Shakhchi
Whistle
Ocarina
SquareLd
Saw.Lead
CaliopLd
Chiff Ld
CharanLd
Voice Ld
Fifth Ld
Bass &Ld
NewAgePd
Warm Pad
PolySyPd
ChoirPad
BowedPad
MetalPad
Halo Pad
SweepPad
Rain
SoundTrk
Crystal
Atmosphr
Bright
Goblins
Echoes
Sci-Fi
Sitar
Banjo
Shamisen
Koto
Kalimba
Bagpipe
Fiddle
Shanai
TnklBell
Agogo
SteelDrm
WoodBlok
TaikoDrm
MelodTom
Syn.Drum
RevCymbl
FretNoiz
BrthNoiz
Seashore
Tweet
Telphone
Helicptr
Applause
Gunshot
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Accompaniment Program Drum List
These Drum Kits (shown with the drum/percussion sound assignments) can be used for
recording the Rhythm parts in the Accompaniment Program function. (See page 132.) (For a
list of Voices available for the other parts, see “Accompaniment Program Voice List” on the
previous page.)
DRUM MAP ( Part 1)
Note# Note Key Alternate
off assign
24 C 0
25 C#0
26 D 0 Ø
27 D#0
28 E 0 Ø
29 F 0 Ø
30 F# 0
31 G 0
32 G#0
33 A 0
34 A# 0
35 B 0
36 C 1
37 C#1
38 D 1
39 D#1
40 E 1
41 F 1
42 F# 1
1
43 G 1
44 G#1
1
45 A 1
46 A# 1
1
47 B 1
48 C 2
49 C#2
50 D 2
51 D#2
52 E 2
53 F 2
54 F# 2
55 G 2
56 G#2
57 A 2
58 A# 2
59 B 2
60 C 3
61 C#3
62 D 3
63 D#3
64 E 3
65 F 3
66 F# 3
67 G 3
68 G#3
69 A 3
70 A# 3
71 B 3 Ø
72 C 4 Ø
73 C#4
74 D 4 Ø
75 D#4
76 E 4
77 F 4
78 F# 4
79 G 4
80 G#4
2
81 A 4
2
82 A# 4
83 B 4
84 C 5
Standard Kit
Seq Click H
Brush Tap
Brush Swirl L
Brush Slap
Brush Swirl H
Snare Roll
Castanet
Snare L
Sticks
Bass Drum L
Open Rim Shot
Bass Drum M
Bass Drum H
Side Stick
Snare M
Hand Clap
Snare H
Floor Tom L
Hi-Hat Closed
Floor Tom H
Hi-Hat Pedal
Low Tom
Hi-Hat Open
Mid Tom L
Mid Tom H
Crash Cymbal 1
High Tom
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Cymbal Cup
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibraslap
Ride Cymbal 2
Bongo H
Bongo L
Conga H Mute
Conga H Open
Conga L
Timbale H
Timbale L
Agogo H
Agogo L
Cabasa
Maracas
Samba Whistle H
Samba Whistle L
Guiro Short
Guiro Long
Claves
Wood Block H
Wood Block L
Cuica Mute
Cuica Open
Triangle Mute
Triangle Open
Shaker
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Standard2 Kit
Room Kit
Rock Kit
Electro Kit
Analog Kit
Reverse Cymbal
Reverse Cymbal
SD Rock M
Hi Q
Snare M
Hi Q
SD Rock H
Bass Drum M
Bass Drum H 4
Bass Drum M
BD Analog L
BD Analog H
Analog Side Stick
Analog Snare L
Jazz Kit
Snare Roll 2
Snare L 2
Open Rim Shot 2
Bass Drum M 2
Bass Drum H 2
BD Room
Bass Drum H 3
BD Rock
BD Rock
BD Gate
Snare M 2
SD Room L
SD Rock
SD Rock L
Snare H 2
SD Room H
Room Tom 1
SD Rock Rim
Rock Tom 1
SD Rock H
E Tom 1
Room Tom 2
Rock Tom 2
E Tom 2
Room Tom 3
Rock Tom 3
E Tom 3
Room Tom 4
Room Tom 5
Rock Tom 4
Rock Tom 5
E Tom 4
E Tom 5
Room Tom 6
Rock Tom 6
E Tom 6
Analog Snare H
Analog Tom 1
Analog HH Closed 1
Analog Tom 2
Analog HH Closed 2
Analog Tom 3
Analog HH Open
Analog Tom 4
Analog Tom 5
Analog Cymbal
Analog Tom 6
BD Jazz
Jazz Tom 1
Jazz Tom 2
Jazz Tom 3
Jazz Tom 4
Jazz Tom 5
Jazz Tom 6
Analog Cowbell
Analog Conga H
Analog Conga M
Analog Conga L
Analog Maracas
Analog Claves
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
: Same as Standard Kit
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Drum and percussion sounds assigned to the same Alternate Assign numbered group cannot be sounded simultaneously. For example, the Hi-Hat Open sound (group1) and
Hi-Hat closed sound (also group1) cannot be sounded at the same time.
9. Accompaniment Program
DRUM MAP (Part 2)
Note# Note Key Alternate
off assign
24 C 0
25 C# 0
26 D 0 Ø
27 D# 0
28 E 0 Ø
29 F 0 Ø
30 F# 0
31 G 0
32 G# 0
33 A 0
34 A# 0
35 B 0
36 C 1
37 C# 1
38 D 1
39 D# 1
40 E 1
41 F 1
42 F# 1
1
43 G 1
44 G# 1
1
45 A 1
46 A# 1
1
47 B 1
48 C 2
49 C# 2
50 D 2
51 D# 2
52 E 2
53 F 2
54 F# 2
55 G 2
56 G# 2
57 A 2
58 A# 2
59 B 2
60 C 3
61 C# 3
62 D 3
63 D# 3
64 E 3
65 F 3
66 F# 3
67 G 3
68 G# 3
69 A 3
70 A# 3
71 B 3 Ø
72 C 4 Ø
73 C# 4
74 D 4 Ø
75 D# 4
76 E 4
77 F 4
78 F# 4
79 G 4
80 G# 4
2
81 A 4
2
82 A# 4
83 B 4
84 C 5
Brush Kit
Classic Kit
Brush Slap L
Style Kit 1
Style Kit 2
Style Kit 3
Style Kit 4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Bass Drum L2
—
—
—
—
BD Soft
Gran Cassa
Gran Cassa Mute
—
—
Marching Sn M
—
—
—
—
—
—
Brush Slap
—
—
—
—
—
—
Brush Tap
Brush Tom 1
Marching Sn H
Jazz Tom 1
Brush Tom 2
Jazz Tom 2
Brush Tom 3
Jazz Tom 3
Brush Tom 4
Brush Tom 5
Jazz Tom 4
Jazz Tom 5
Hand Cym.Open L
Jazz Tom 6
Hand Cym.Closed L
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
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—
—
—
—
—
Brush Tom 6
: Same as Standard Kit
Hand Cym.Open H
Hand Cym.Closed H
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
: Alternate sound (may be similar to Standard Kit)
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Recording a User Style
1. Set
up the AR-100 for recording by turning off all Voice sections in the
ENSEMBLE section.
Turning off all Voice sections allows you to properly hear the parts you will be recording. Also
make sure that Keyboard Percussion has been turned off (both LOWER and PEDAL).
ENSEMBLE
LOWER
VOICE
1
LOWER
VOICE
2
LOWER
ORGAN
UPPER
VOICE
1
LOWER
UPPER
VOICE
2
UPPER
ORGAN
UPPER
LEAD
VOICE
PEDAL
VOICE
1
LEAD
PEDAL
VOICE
2
PEDAL
ORGAN
PEDAL
2. Make overall settings for the new Style (Section, Beat, Measure) from the
BASIC page.
Before you start recording a new Style, some important overall settings should be made from the
Basic page. First, select the section you’ll be recording, then set the time signature (Beat) and
length (Measure) of the Style to be recorded.
To do this:
Select the BASIC page with the appropriate Menu button and change the
settings with the corresponding Data Control buttons.
PAGE
1
2
3
4
5
Section, Beat, and Measure
settings are shown in middle of
display (in all Accompaniment
Program pages) for easy
reference.
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1 INPUT NAME
This calls up the INPUT NAME pages for assigning an original
Once you’ve recorded (and
name to the created/edited Style. (See “Naming Your User
saved) one section of a User
Style” on page 140.).
Style, you will probably want to
2 SECT (Section)
use that section as a rhythmic
This determines the section that is to be recorded. You can
basis for other sections in that
record five different sections for each User Style.
Style, in order to get the best
Settings: INTRO, MAIN A, MAIN B, FILL, ENDING
musical results. To do this, first
3 BEAT
assign the new User Style to one
This determines the time signature for the new Style. Once this of the dotted buttons (see page
is set and a section is recorded, it cannot be changed unless all
143). Then, when you call up
recorded sections are deleted. (To delete recorded sections, see the Accompaniment Program
function again for recording,
page 135.) (The “OTHER” setting can only be selected when
select that Style by pressing the
using data from disks that has time signatures other than the
appropriate dotted button.
available settings.)
Settings: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, OTHER
4 MEASURE
This determines the length (in measures) of the new Style. Once this is set and a part is
recorded, it cannot be changed unless all recorded parts are deleted. (To delete recorded
parts, see page 135.) (The “OTHER” setting can only be selected when using data from disks
that has measure lengths of nine or greater.)
Settings: 1 – 8, OTHER
5 METRO (Metronome)
This turns the Metronome on and off. (See step #3 below.).
3. IfFromthere
are no other recorded parts, turn the metronome on.
the display above, use the appropriate Data Control button to set METRO (Metronome)
to ON.
If you are recording a Style from scratch (and no parts have yet been recorded), you should turn
the metronome on as a rhythmic guide. Once other parts (especially rhythm) have been
recorded, you can turn this back off.
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4. Set
up recording for the desired part in the RECORD page.
There are eight parts available for recording: Rhythm 1 & 2, Bass, Chord 1 & 2, Pad, and Phrase 1
& 2. Record each of these one by one, listening to previously recorded parts as you continue.
To do this:
First, call up the RECORD page with the corresponding Menu button. Then select “REC”
(Record) for the instrumental part you wish to record (with the corresponding Data Control
buttons).
PAGE
CONTRAST
DATA CONTROL
• When you first call up the
page for recording, Rhythm 1 is
automatically set to record.
• Rhythm parts can be
“overdubbed” (see “Recording
Rhythm Parts” below). When
recording to an existing Style,
the other non-rhythm parts
having existing data must be
deleted before recording. To do
this, select DELETE for the part,
then select “OK” in the prompt.
COARSE
As a rule of thumb, it is best to
record the parts in the order
they appear (left to right) in the
display. For example, first
record the Rhythm parts, then
the Bass parts, then Chord, etc.
Since the Pad and Phrase parts
are mainly for embellishment,
they should be recorded last.
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5.
Select the desired Voice(s) for recording.
Before you actually record any of the parts for your User Style, you should select which Voices you will
use for each part. A special set of Voices are used for recording in Accompaniment Program. (For a list
of the Voices available, see page 125.)
To do this:
First call up the VOICE page with the appropriate Menu button. Then play the keyboards and
select a Voice for the part to be recorded.
Only drum Voices are available
for the Rhythm parts. All other
Voices (except drums) are
available for the other parts.
DATA CONTROL
• The advantage of having two separate Rhythm, Chord, and Phrase parts is each
part can be assigned a different Voice. For example, you can use an electronic
drum kit for the main rhythm in Rhythm 1, yet still have some standard drum
sounds by assigning “Stand Kit” to Rhythm 2.
• You can also make Volume, Reverb, Chorus, and Pan settings for the various
parts at this point, before recording — or change them later, after all parts have
been recorded. (See page 139.)
6. Set
the tempo for recording.
Use the TEMPO controls to set the tempo (or speed) for recording.
BAR/BEAT
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TEMPO
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If you wish, you can set a
different tempo each time you
record a part. For example, you
could set a relatively fast
recording tempo for parts that
are easy to play, and set a slow
tempo for parts that are more
difficult to play. (However,
make sure to set a final tempo
just before saving your User
Style.)
7. Record
the selected part.
Use the START or SYNCHRO START buttons to start and stop recording.
ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL
ENDING
INTRO A/
FILL TO A
INTRO B/
FILL TO B
MAIN A
MAIN B
SYNCHRO
START
START
Press START to start recording immediately, or press SYNCHRO START to start recording at the
first press of a key in the Lower keyboard. (Pressing a pedal in the Pedalboard can also start
recording when the A.B.C. mode is set to Off or Custom A.B.C.; see page 60.) The BAR/BEAT
display indicates the measures and beats during recording.
BAR/BEAT
‹1
TEMPO
Recording Rhythm Parts
When a Rhythm part is set to REC, the Upper/Lower keyboards and Pedalboard are
automatically set to play drum/percussion sounds. (For sound/key assignments, see page 126.)
Symbols for percussion sounds and the corresponding key are shown for convenience on the
Lower keyboard.
Rhythm parts can be “overdubbed” — in other words, you can record additional sounds “on
top” of each other as the pattern is looping. For example, you might first record a bass drum
sound, and then add other drum/percussion sounds until you're satisfied with the rhythm
you’ve created. If you wish to delete a specific percussion sound from the part and leave the
others intact, use the Direct Cancel function (see page 135).
Recording Non-rhythm Parts (Bass, Chord, Pad, and Phrase)
The Bass, Chord, Pad, and Phrase parts can also be overdubbed in the same manner as the
pattern is looping. Make sure to play all these non-rhythm parts within a C major scale (C
major 7) to ensure that the recorded parts will be properly used with the A.B.C. functions. Also,
Direct Cancel cannot be used to delete individual notes in a non-rhythm part; you must first
delete the part and re-record.
To stop recording, press the same button that you pressed to start. For example, if
you used START to start recording, press START again to stop recording.
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8. Record
the remaining parts (and sections) as needed.
Continue recording in the same fashion (steps #2 – #7 above) for the other parts of the selected
section, until you’re satisfied with the new Style. Record in the same way for the other sections
(Intro, Ending, etc.) of the Style as needed.
For internal Styles or Styles
from a SFF disk, non-rhythm
parts having existing data must
be deleted before they can be
recorded. However, you can
overdub normally to the
rhythm parts of these Styles.
1
2
3
4
1 Setting new part to REC automatically sets previously recorded part to PLAY.
2 Select MUTE to mute any parts you do not want to hear. (See “Mute” below.)
3 Select PLAY to playback the corresponding part.
4 Select DELETE to delete the corresponding part. (See “Delete” below.)
Mute
A Mute function is also available for the parts, letting you temporarily turn off parts you do not
want to hear while recording. This does not erase the part, but only temporarily disables
playback, for selective monitoring of the parts.
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Delete
The Delete function erases all data recorded for the part. When DELETE is selected, the
following prompt appears:
DATA CONTROL
Select “OK” to delete the part, or “Cancel” to abort the operation.
9. Once
you’ve recorded your new User Style, you can edit it as needed, assign
a name to it, and save it for future recall.
Edit operations include Copy and Quantize (see next page) and settings for Voice, Volume,
Reverb, Chorus, and Pan (see page 139).
For instructions on naming and saving a User Style, see page 140.
Direct Cancel (Rhythm parts only)
This allows you to delete specific drum/percussion sounds from the rhythm parts.
To use Direct Cancel:
1. Set the desired rhythm part to REC.
2. Find the key or pedal corresponding to the sound you wish to delete.
3. Start
recording by pressing the START button in the ACCOMPANIMENT
CONTROL section.
All instances of the sound in the part will be deleted.
4. While holding down the lowest key on the Upper keyboard, press the key
or pedal corresponding to the sound you wish to delete.
All instances of the sound in the part will be deleted.
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Editing Recorded Parts — Copy and
Quantize
Copy and Quantize are convenient editing functions you can perform on recorded parts. Copy allows
you to copy recorded data within a part. Quantize lets you “clean up” your recorded data, making
sure that all parts are rhythmically precise and accurate.
To use Copy and Quantize:
1. Call
up the RECORD page (with the appropriate Menu button) and select
the part to be edited by setting the desired part to REC.
RHYTHM 1 is selected for editing.
2. Call up the EDIT page.
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Part Copy
The Copy function allows you to copy the data from a specified range of measures in the part to
another measure(s) in the part.
DATA CONTROL
To copy the data of a part:
1. Set
the TOP and LAST measures.
The “up” Data Control button increases the value, the “down” button decreases it. These
settings determine the length of the phrase to be copied. (Phrase length is automatically limited
by the actual length of the Style section itself.)
2. Set
the DEST (Destination) measure.
This determines the measure number to which the phrase is to be copied.
3. Select
EXEC (Execute) to copy the data.
At the prompt, select “OK” to copy the data, or “Cancel” to abort the operation.
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Part Quantize
The Quantize function allows you to “clean up” your recorded data, making sure that the part is
rhythmically accurate. Quantize aligns all notes in the part to the nearest specified beat — up to
1/32 note resolution.
DATA CONTROL
To quantize the data of a part:
1. Select
the desired quantize value with the appropriate Data Control
button.
Aligns to the nearest quarter note.
Aligns to the nearest quarter note triplet.
Aligns to the nearest 8th note.
Aligns to the nearest 8th note triplet.
Aligns to the nearest 16th note.
Aligns to the nearest 16th note triplet.
Aligns to the nearest 32nd note.
2. Select
EXEC (Execute) to quantize the data of the
part.
At the prompt, select “OK” to actually quantize the data, or select
“Cancel” to abort the operation.
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Quantize can be used with
good results on all parts, but it’s
especially effective with the
Rhythm parts. You should use
Quantize judiciously, however
— the results are permanent
and (depending on how
accurate the actual recording
was) they may not be what you
expect.
Other Settings — Volume, Reverb, Chorus,
and Pan
These functions allow you to change and enhance the sound of the various parts. Each function for
each part is completely independent, giving you enormous flexibility in mixing the parts. For
example, you could put Reverb on one of the Rhythm parts, leave the other one “dry” with no Reverb,
use Chorus to “thicken” the sound of the Pad part, and set each of the parts to different Pan positions
for a wide stereo spread.
Each part can also have independent Voice settings. For details on the VOICE page, see page 132.
To make Volume, Reverb, Chorus, and Pan settings for each part:
Call up the page corresponding to the desired function, and use the Data Control buttons to
change the various settings.
VOLUME Page
Volume Range: 0 – 24
CHORUS Page
Chorus Range: 0 – 24
REVERB Page
Reverb Range: 0 – 24
PAN Page
Pan Settings: Seven settings (left to right)
Use the A Data Control buttons to move
the setting to the right, and the B buttons
to move to the left.
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Naming Your User Style
Once you have created your own Style, you can give that Style a name.
To name your newly created or edited Style:
1.
2.
Call up the BASIC page (with the appropriate Menu button), and select
INPUT NAME (with the appropriate Data Control buttons).
Follow the instructions in pages 97, 98 (steps #2 - #6). The procedure for
naming User Styles is the same as that of naming songs, described in the
Music Disk Recorder section.
This operation only saves the
name of the Style; it does not
save the Style itself. (See
“Saving Your User Style”
below.)
Saving Your User Style
The AR-100 has memory space for up to eight User Styles, each with five separate sections (Intro,
Ending, etc.).
1. Select the SAVE page.
DATA CONTROL
The “FREE AREA” indicates the amount of memory available (as a percentage) for saving User
Styles. A value of 0% indicates that no more memory is available.
You should periodically save your Style as you are making it and check the amount of remaining
memory. If the Style currently being edited cannot be saved because of a lack of memory space,
delete one or more of the less necessary parts with the Delete function, and try saving the Style
again.
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2. Select
the desired User location (1 – 8).
Use the appropriate Data Control buttons.
3. At“Cancel”
the prompt, select “OK” to save the User Style or
to abort the operation.
If you are recording each section
of a User Style separately (i.e.,
over several sessions), select that
User Style each time you record
new data to it, and always save
it to the same User number.
Clear All Data
This function deletes all User Styles from memory.
1. Press
the Data Control button corresponding to CLEAR ALL DATA in the
display.
Clear All Data operation (see below).
DATA CONTROL
2. Select “OK” to clear all data (User Styles 1 – 8), or select “Cancel” to abort.
Before using this function, you
may want to save your
important User Styles to floppy
disk.
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Quitting Accompaniment Program
You can quit the Accompaniment Program function from any of its display pages.
To quit:
1. Press
the ACCOMP. PROGRAM button in the DISPLAY SELECT section once
again.
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
PAGE
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
DATA CONTROL
2. AtProgram,
the prompt, select “OK” to quit Accompaniment
or “Cancel” to continue editing.
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Keep in mind that unlike in
most other pages and functions,
you cannot quit
Accompaniment Program
simply by pressing a different
function’s button in DISPLAY
SELECT.
Selecting and Playing User Styles
The User Styles you have created in Accompaniment Program can be selected and played from the
panel Style buttons.
To select a User Style:
1. Press one of the dotted buttons in the STYLE section.
STYLE
SEQ.
SEQ.
1
2
SEQ.
SEQ.
3
4
POP
ROCK
USER 1
ENTERTAIN
USER 2
BALLAD
LATIN
USER 3
USER 4
POP
R&B
USER 5
TRADITIONAL
USER 6
COUNTRY
FOLK
USER 7
LATIN
POPS
USER 8
BALLROOM
1
SWING
JAZZ
2
RHYTHM
BASS/
CHORD
MAX
MAX
MIN
MIN
2. Select the USER page with the PAGE and Menu buttons.
PAGE
DATA CONTROL
3. Select
the desired User Style by pressing the appropriate Data Control
button.
This assigns a User Style to the dotted button selected in step #1 above.
4. Press
the START button in the ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL section play
the Style.
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Saving User Styles to Disk
Once you have created your own User Styles, you’ll want to save them to disk. Doing so allows you to
free up memory in the AR-100 for creating additional Styles. Also, the User Styles you’ve saved to disk
can be loaded back to the AR-100 any time.
User Style data is included in the bulk data that is saved when you record Registrations to disk. Refer
to the section “Recording Registrations,” page 95, for instructions.
Loading User Styles from Disk
The User Style data saved to disk as part of bulk data can instantly be loaded back to the AR-100. Refer
to the section “Recalling Recorded Registrations,” page 96, for instructions.
When loading your original
User Style data back to the AR100, be sure to stop the
Accompaniment if it is playing.
Loading cannot be executed
when a Accompaniment is
running.
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Sequence Program
The Sequence Program function lets you connect any of the AR-100’s Styles — as well as your own
original User Styles, created in Accompaniment Program (page 122) — to create complete
rhythm/accompaniment compositions. Individual sections, such as Intro, Fill In, and Ending can
also be entered. You can create up to four of these sequences, which you can play back and perform
along with. Of course, you can use the A.B.C. automatic accompaniment features with these Style
sequences as well. You can also save additional sequences to floppy disks, allowing you to create an
unlimited library of sequences for future use.
Calling Up the Sequence Program Function
To call up the Sequence Program function:
1. Press
the SEQUENCE PROGRAM button in the
DISPLAY SELECT section.
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
• Pressing the SEQUENCE
PROGRAM button to enter the
Sequence Program function
automatically stops playback of
Styles or User sequences.
• Use of the playback and
recording functions on the
Music Disk Recorder
automatically cancels the
Sequence Program operations.
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
The LEDs of the numbered Sequence buttons in the STYLE section on the panel will flash and
the following display will prompt you to select a sequence number.
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2. Press
one of the numbered Sequence buttons to call up the Sequence
display.
STYLE
SEQ.
SEQ.
1
2
SEQ.
SEQ.
3
4
POP
ROCK
USER 1
ENTERTAIN
USER 2
BALLAD
LATIN
USER 3
USER 4
POP
R&B
USER 5
TRADITIONAL
USER 6
COUNTRY
FORK
USER 7
LATIN
POPS
USER 8
BALLROOM
1
SWING
JAZZ
2
RHYTHM
BASS/
CHORD
MAX
MAX
MIN
MIN
Creating a Sequence Program
1. Select the EDIT page.
PAGE
DATA CONTROL
2. Select
PRESET or USER, for the type of Style to be entered.
Use the appropriate Data Control buttons.
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3. Select
the STYLE SELECT page.
Use the corresponding Menu button.
DATA CONTROL
4. Press
a Style button, and select a Style from the Style menu, if desired.
Pressing a Data Control button in this situation selects the corresponding Style and
automatically returns to the EDIT page.
Easy Method for Selecting User Styles
You can directly select User Styles from the EDIT page by selecting USER in the display, then
pressing one of the appropriate STYLE buttons (the ones labeled USER 1 - 8 in green).
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5. From
the EDIT page, press the appropriate Data controls to set, insert,
delete or clear the data as needed.
In this display, different Styles and sections can be entered in sequence along the pattern row in
the middle of the display. Entered Styles/sections are shown in boxes, while the numbers in the
row above indicate the position. Each position or box in the row corresponds to one measure,
and each sequence has a maximum of 120 measures.
Entering Sections to a Sequence
Individual sections of a Style can also be entered to a sequence. An Intro section can only be
entered at the beginning of a sequence. Similarly, entering an Ending section automatically
defines the end of a sequence.
To enter sections:
Hold down the ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL button corresponding
to the desired section and simultaneously press the Data Control
button corresponding to SET or INS. (Insert) in the display.
The selected section of the selected Style is entered to the sequence.
ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL
INTRO A/
FILL TO A
INTRO B/
FILL TO B
Intro A (at beginning of sequence only)
Fill In AA or BA
Intro B (at beginning of sequence only)
Fill In AB or BB
MAIN A
MAIN B
Main A
ENDING
Ending A or B (at end of
sequence only)
Main B
SYNCHRO
START
START
The entered sections are indicated by abbreviations in dark boxes:
IA — Intro A
IB — Intro B
MA — Main A
MB — Main B
FA — Fill in AA or BA
FB — Fill in AB or BB
E
— Ending A or B
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1
2
3
4
DATA CONTROL
1 SET
This enters the selected Style to the current cursor position, replacing the previous entry, and
automatically moves the cursor arrow to the next position.
2 INS. (Insert)
Inserts the selected Style to the current cursor position, and displaces all other Styles
(including the one previously at the cursor position) to the right. Unlike with Set above, the
cursor arrow stays at the same position.
3 DEL. (Delete)
Deletes the Style at the current cursor position.
4 CLEAR
Erases all entered Styles in the sequence. (At the subsequent prompt, select “OK” to clear the
data, or “Cancel” to abort the operation.)
6. Use
the Position controls to select the position in the row, then edit the
data as needed (as in step #5, above).
PAGE
Jumps to the beginning of the sequence.
Moves the cursor arrow one position to the left.
Moves the cursor arrow one row up.
Moves the cursor arrow one row down.
Jumps to the end of the sequence.
Moves the cursor arrow one position to the right.
Auditioning the Sequence
You can play the Sequence at any time during the editing process by moving the cursor to the
point at which you wish to begin playback and pressing the START button.
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Copying Sequence Data
This function allows you to copy the data stored at one Sequence button to another.
1. Call
up the Sequence Program function by pressing the SEQUENCE
PROGRAM button, and press the SEQ. (Sequence) button corresponding
to the sequence you wish to copy.
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SHIFT
SW.
STYLE
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
SEQ.
SEQ.
1
2
POP
ROCK
USER 1
ENTERTAIN
USER 2
BALLAD
LATIN
USER 3
USER 4
POP
R&B
USER 5
TRADITIONAL
USER 6
COUNTRY
FORK
USER 7
LATIN
POPS
USER 8
BALLROOM
1
SWING
JAZZ
2
RHYTHM
BASS/
CHORD
MAX
MAX
MIN
MIN
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
DISK
HELP
SEQ.
SEQ.
3
4
PITCH/
MIDI
HOLD
2. From the Sequence Program pages, select the COPY page with the
appropriate Menu button.
PAGE
DATA CONTROL
3. Press
the Data Control button corresponding to
the desired SEQ. (Sequence) number.
The data of the sequence you selected when entering Sequence
Program will be copied to the button selected here.
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If you are recording each section
of a User Style separately (i.e.,
over several sessions), select that
User Style each time you record
new data to it, and always save
it to the same User number.
4. At the prompt, select "OK" to copy, or "Cancel" to abort the operation.
Saving the Sequence and Quitting
Sequence Program
The edited Sequence is automatically saved when you quit the Sequence Program function. To save
and quit, simply press the SEQUENCE PROGRAM button in the DISPLAY SELECT section again.
(The button’s lamp turns off and the display returns to the Voice Display.)
Playing Sequences
To play any of the Sequences you have created:
1. Press the desired SEQ. (Sequence) button on the panel.
STYLE
SEQ.
SEQ.
1
2
SEQ.
SEQ.
3
4
POP
ROCK
USER 1
ENTERTAIN
USER 2
BALLAD
LATIN
USER 3
USER 4
POP
R&B
USER 5
TRADITIONAL
USER 6
COUNTRY
FOLK
USER 7
LATIN
POPS
USER 8
BALLROOM
1
SWING
JAZZ
2
RHYTHM
BASS/
CHORD
MAX
MAX
MIN
MIN
2. Press
the START button, or press SYNCHRO START and start the Sequence
by playing the Lower keyboard or Pedalboard.
During playback of a Sequence, the lamps of the STYLE buttons light to indicate which Style is
currently playing.
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Playing All Sequences in Order
You can also automatically play back up to all four Sequences in order, one after the other.
To do this:
1. Press the desired Sequence buttons, making sure that their LEDs are all lit.
2. Press
the START button, or press SYNCHRO START and start the Sequence
by playing the Lower keyboard or Pedalboard.
The Sequences start from the lowest number and play in order automatically to the highest
number. (For example, if you press Sequence buttons 4, 2 and 1 in that order, the Sequences
will be played back in their numeric order: 1, 2, then 4.) This function effectively allows you to
make a long Sequence that exceeds the 120-pattern memory limit of a single Sequence.
Saving Sequence Data to Disk
Once you have created your own sequences, you’ll want to save them to disk. Doing so allows you to
free up memory in the AR-100 for creating additional sequences. Also, the sequences you’ve saved to
disk can be loaded back to the AR-100 any time.
Sequence data is included in the bulk data that is saved when you record Registrations to disk. Refer
to the section “Recording Registrations,” page 95, for instructions.
Loading Sequence Data from Disk
The sequence data saved to disk as part of bulk data can instantly be loaded back to the AR-100. Refer
to the section “Recalling Recorded Registrations,” page 96, for instructions.
When loading your original
Sequence Program data back to
the AR-100, be sure to stop the
Style if it is playing. Loading
cannot be executed when a
Style is running.
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Footswitches and KneeLever
These leg- and foot-operated controls allow you to turn on and execute various performance
functions without taking your hands from the keyboards.
Footswitches
The AR-100 has two footswitches on the expression pedal that can be used to control various
functions. The right footswitch is used for the Registration Shift functions (see page 76). The left
footswitch can be set to control one of the following functions: Glide, Tremolo, or certain Style
playback operations.
Assignments of the functions are made in the Foot Switch pages.
To set the footswitch functions:
1. Call up the Footswitch page by pressing the FOOT SW. button.
2. Select
the mode (OFF, RHYTHM, GLIDE, or TREMOLO) and make the
desired settings.
FOOT SWITCH LEFT page
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
DATA CONTROL
OFF
Cancels left footswitch control.
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RHYTHM
Selection of left footswitch control over Style functions. When this is chosen, the following
display appears:
FOOT SWITCH LEFT Page — Rhythm
1
2
3
4
DATA CONTROL
One of the four Accompaniment Control functions can be selected. Pressing the footswitch
during accompaniment (Style) playback executes the selected function.
1 STOP
Functions as an on/off switch for the accompaniment.
2 ENDING
Switches the accompaniment to the Ending pattern, after which the accompaniment is
stopped.
3 FILL TO A
Plays the Fill In section, and immediately switches to the Main A section.
4 FILL TO B
Plays the Fill In section, and immediately switches to the Main B section.
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GLIDE
Selection of footswitch control over Glide. Press the footswitch to immediately lower the pitch
of the selected Voice or Voices by a halfstep, and release it to slowly return the pitch to normal.
When the Glide setting is chosen, the following display appears:
FOOT SWITCH LEFT Page — Glide
1
2
DATA CONTROL
GLIDE CONTROL
1 Voice Sections
The Glide function can be applied to any or all of the Voice sections shown in the display:
Upper 1 and 2, Lead, Lower 1 and 2. Select the desired Voice section(s).
2 TIME
Determines the speed of the Glide function, or in other words,
how gradually the pitch returns when the footswitch is released.
When the Glide function is
Higher settings produce slower pitch changes. Range: 0 – 4
applied, Vibrato is not effective.
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TREMOLO
This enables footswitch control over the Tremolo effect. When TREMOLO is selected here,
pressing the footswitch turns the Tremolo effect on and off, performing the same function as the
TREMOLO button.
To use this function, the Tremolo effect must be properly set. (See page 39 for more
information.)
FOOT SWITCH LEFT Page — Tremolo
DATA CONTROL
Knee Lever
The knee lever, located on the underside of the keyboard panel, can be used to turn on and off the
Sustain effect, Melody On Chord function or Lead Slide effect.
Sustain Control
To select knee lever control over Sustain:
1. Make sure that the Upper and/or Lower Sustain effect panel controls have
been turned on; otherwise the knee lever will have no effect.
SUSTAIN
LOWER
UPPER
PEDAL
LONG
LONG
LONG
SHORT
SHORT
SHORT
UPPER
(KNEE)
LOWER
(KNEE)
PEDAL
2. Fold the knee lever down.
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3. Press
the knee lever to the right with your knee when you want to have
sustain.
1
2
3
1 When the knee lever is folded up, Sustain is applied constantly, as long as the front panel
SUSTAIN buttons are on.
2 When the knee lever is vertical, Sustain is off.
3 When the knee lever is pressed and held to the right, SUSTAIN is on.
Melody On Chord Control
To select knee lever control over Melody On Chord:
1. Call
up the MELODY ON CHORD page.
To do this, press the M.O.C./L.M. SPLIT button in the DISPLAY SELECT section, then select the
M.O.C. page.
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
PAGE
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
DATA CONTROL
2. Make sure that one of the Melody On Chord modes have been selected (1,
2, or 3).
3. Set the Knee setting to “ON.”
4. Press
the knee lever continuously to the right to
produce the Melody On Chord effect as you play.
When the KNEE parameter is
set to “ON,” Melody On Chord
can only be applied by using
the knee lever.
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Lead Slide Control
To select knee lever control over Lead Slide:
1. Call
up the LEAD VOICE - VIBRATO Page.
To do this, press the desired Lead Voice button twice (to call up the Lead Voice Condition page),
then select the VIBRATO page with the appropriate Menu button.
PAGE
DATA CONTROL
2. Make sure that the Slide Time is set to a value other than 0, and set the
Slide control to “KNEE.”
3. Press the knee lever continuously to the right to produce the Lead Slide
effect as you play.
If the KNEE parameter is selected,
Lead Slide can only be applied
by using the knee lever.
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Accessory Jacks and
Controls
The AR-100 is equipped with various input/output terminals and miscellaneous controls, the
functions of which are described below.
Underside of Keyboard
MIN
AUX
IN
1
AUX
OUT
2
MAX
MIN
MAX
PHONES
MIC REV
MIC VOL
MIC
3
4
5
6
1 AUX IN jacks (RCA)
For connection of another sound source (CD player, tone generator, etc.). The sound is
mixed with the sound of the AR-100 and played through the built-in speakers.
2 AUX OUT jacks (RCA)
For connection to an external mixer, recorder, or amplifier/speaker system. Use these in
recording or live performance applications.
3 PHONES jack
For connection of a stereo headphone set. The built-in speakers are automatically turned off
when this is connected.
4 MIC REV (Microphone Reverb)
For adjusting the amount of Reverb effect applied to the microphone input.
5 MIC VOL (Microphone Volume)
For adjusting the level of the microphone input.
6 MIC (Microphone) jack (1/4” phone)
For connection of a microphone.
Rear Panel
MIDI
IN
OUT
MIDI IN/OUT terminals (rear panel)
For connection to MIDI instruments and devices. (See page 162 for more information.)
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Pitch Controls
There are two overall pitch-related controls on the AR-100: Transpose and Pitch. Transpose allows
you to change the key of the instrument and Pitch lets you finely adjust the tuning. These features
make it easy to change the key of a song to accommodate a vocalist’s range or to precisely match the
tuning of another instrument.
To set Transpose and Pitch:
1. Press
the PITCH/MIDI button in the DISPLAY SELECT section, then press
the appropriate Menu button to call up the PITCH page.
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SHIFT
SW.
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
PAGE
CONTRAST
1
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
2
TRANSPOSE
DATA CONTROL
COARSE
2. Adjust the settings with the appropriate Data Control buttons.
1 TRANSPOSE
Determines the coarse pitch setting of all the voices, and is adjustable in half-steps
(semitones). Range: -6 – +6 (one octave)
1 PITCH
Determines the fine pitch setting of all the voices.
Range: 414.6 – 466.8Hz
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TRANSPOSE Buttons
Transpose can also be set from the panel, with the TRANSPOSE
´/Ï buttons. Press TRANSPOSE Ï to raise the Transpose
setting by a half-step, and press TRANSPOSE ´ to lower it.
TRANSPOSE
• The default Pitch setting is
440.0Hz (at A3).
• Pitch changes cannot be
recorded to the Music Disk
Recorder.
The current Transpose setting is shown in the Voice Display.
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
Current Transpose setting.
DATA CONTROL
COARSE
TRANSPOSE
When tuning the AR-100 to
match the pitch of another
instrument, use the Clarinet
voice on the Lower keyboard,
and make sure that effects
such as Tremolo or
Symphonic are turned off.
About the Pitch of the Voice Sections
The various Voice sections and sounds of the instrument are set to different pitches (as shown
below).
Cent
+6.0
LEAD1
+3.0
+2.4
UPPER ORGAN
UPPER1
+1.2
UPPER2
(Standard 440Hz) 0
LOWER1, LOWER ORGAN, KEYBOARD PERCUSSION, ACCOMPANIMENT
-1.2
LOWER2
-3.6
PEDAL1&2, PEDAL ORGAN
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MIDI
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a worldwide standard that allows virtually all
modern electronic instruments to communicate with each other and control each other’s functions.
For example, you could play different sounds on a connected synthesizer from the keyboards of the
AR-100. In another application, a rhythm machine can be programmed to play its rhythms in
perfect synchronization with the tempo set on the Electone.
For two MIDI instruments to properly communicate with each other, they must be connected by
MIDI cables. In a very basic example, the MIDI OUT terminal on the AR-100 (on the rear panel)
could be connected to the MIDI IN of a MIDI keyboard or tone generator, allowing you to play
the sounds on the connected device from the keyboards of the AR-100.
IN
OUT
MIDI
IN
OUT
AR-100
Synthesizer
Connect the MIDI IN of the AR-100 (on the rear panel) to the
MIDI OUT of the other device, and connect the MIDI OUT of
the AR-100 to the MIDI IN of the device.
The instruments communicate with each other by sending “messages” or MIDI data. These
messages are transmitted over one of sixteen different MIDI channels. Provided the MIDI
channels are set properly and provided the connected instrument has “multi-timbral” capability,
you can play separate sounds on the instrument from each keyboard and Pedalboard of the AR100.
Similarly, by connecting the MIDI IN terminal of the AR-100 to the MIDI OUT of another device
(such as a keyboard or sequencer) and setting the proper MIDI transmit and receive channels,
you can play the Voices of the AR-100 from that device.
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To select the MIDI page:
Press the PITCH/MIDI button in the DISPLAY SELECT section, and select the MIDI page by
pressing the appropriate Menu button.
MIDI CONTROL Page
VOICE EFFECT
DISPLAY SET
FOOT REGIST.
SW.
SHIFT
M.O.C./ VOICE
L.M.SPLIT EDIT
ACCOMP. SEQUENCE
PROGRAM PROGRAM
PAGE
1
2
DISK
PITCH/
MIDI
HELP
HOLD
3
1 MODE
Determines the MIDI operating mode of the AR-100. This should be set to match the
connected MIDI device to ensure proper MIDI control and response.
• Electone
Select this setting when using the AR-100 with another Electone. (This is the default setting.)
• DOC
Select this setting when using the AR-100 with instruments compatible with Disk Orchestra
Collection (D.O.C.) software. The Mode automatically changes to DOC when a “DOC On”
MIDI message is received, or when a D.O.C. disk has been inserted in the M.D.R. disk slot.
• XG/GM
Select this setting when using the AR-100 with XG- and GM-compatible devices. The Mode
automatically changes to XG/GM when a “XG On” or “GM On” MIDI message is received,
or when a XG or GM disk has been inserted in the M.D.R. disk slot.
The A.B.C. accompaniment
features of the AR-100 cannot
be used when the Mode is set to
DOC or XG/GM.
2 OUTPUT (UPPER, LOWER, PEDAL)
Determines the channels over which MIDI data is sent, for each keyboard. To restore the
default setting for each of these parameters, press both of the corresponding Data Control
buttons (“up” and “down” buttons) simultaneously.
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3 INT./EXT. (Internal/External)
• LEAD
Determines internal or external control of the Lead Voice. When set to Internal, the Upper
keyboard plays the Lead Voice. When this is set to External, a connected MIDI instrument
can play the Lead Voice (over channel 4).
• SYNC.
Determines the timing control source, when using external rhythm machines, sequencers,
etc. Setting this to Internal gives timing control to the AR-100. Setting this to External gives
timing control to the external device.
• EXP. (Expression)
Determines the control of the expression pedal. Ordinarily, this should be set to AUTO. (In
AUTO, playback of the M.D.R. automatically switches the setting to EXT. to allow MD.R.
control over the expression pedal.) When it is set to INT., you can manually control the
expression pedal functions during M.D.R. playback. When it is set to EXT., the M.D.R. (or a
second, connected Electone) controls the expression pedal functions.
About the Receive Channels
When using another MIDI device to play the Electone’s voices, you must set the MIDI transmit
channel(s) of the connected device to match the receive channel(s) of the Electone. The MIDI
receive channels of the Electone are fixed to the following values:
Upper= 1
Lower= 2
Accompaniment pattern
Pedal= 3
sounds cannot be controlled
The MIDI transmit channel of each connected MIDI device should via MIDI.
match the above numbers.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
GENERAL OPERATION
• No sound is produced from the Electone’s speakers.
The plug of the cable from the speaker unit is disconnected. Refer to the separate
“Assembly Instructions,” and reconnect the plug securely.
• A cracking noise is sometimes heard.
Noise may be produced when either an electrical appliance is turned on or off, or an
electric power tool (such as drill) is used in the proximity of the Electone. If this occurs,
plug the Electone into an electrical outlet located as far as possible from the device that
seems to be the source of the problem.
• Interference from radio, TV, or other sources occurs.
This is caused by the proximity of a high-power broadcasting station or amateur ham
radio setup.
• The sound of the Electone causes surrounding objects to resonate.
Because the Electone is capable of producing powerful bass sounds, resonance may be
caused in surrounding objects, such as cabinets or glass windows. To avoid this,
relocate the objects or lower the Electone’s volume.
• The Electone panel does not function normally or the content of the
memorized data has changed.
This happens very rarely. Occasionally, power surges and spikes due to electrical storms
or other reasons may cause the Electone to malfunction and/or alter the contents of
memorized data. If this happens, use the Power On Reset operation to reset the
Electone. (See page 79.)
• The display doesn’t change as expected when changing functions.
Make sure the HOLD button is not lit. (See page 14.) Also, depending on the function
selected (for example, Voice Edit, Accompaniment Program, or Sequence Program), a
different function cannot be selected.
VOICES/STYLES
• When selecting a dotted button Voice or Style, the Voice or Style title
at the top of the display does not match the Voices or Styles.
The currently assigned Voice or Style is displayed at the top of the display, and remains
until another Voice or Style has been selected. (See pages 20, 53.)
• When many keys are pressed, not all of the notes sound.
This happens very rarely. The total simultaneous polyphonic capacity of the AR-100
(including all Voice sections, accompaniment, etc.) is 128 notes. If this is exceeded,
notes may be cut off or not sound.
• The Lead Voice or Pedal Voice cannot be played from the Upper
Keyboard or Pedalboard, respectively.
Make sure that the To Lower function is off for the respective Voice section. (See page 18.)
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• When playing a Pedal Voice from the Lower Keyboard (using the To
Lower function), pressing the Lower Keyboard’s Sustain button does
not turn on Sustain.
Even though the Pedal Voice is being played from the Lower Keyboard, it is still a Pedal
Voice; turn the Sustain on with the Pedal Sustain button.
• The sound is too soft, despite the volume being set to the maximum.
First check that the appropriate Voice sections are turned on in the ENSEMBLE section.
(See page 18.) Also check all of the volume controls, making sure that they are set to
suitable levels: the panel Volume controls for each Voice section, the MASTER VOLUME
dial, and the Expression Pedal. (See pages 7, 17.) Also check the MANUAL BALANCE
control. (See page 18.)
• Switching Voices causes the volume to change, despite their having
identical volume settings.
The volume of certain Voices may seem lower than that of others. Adjust the balance of
the sound with the Volume control within the appropriate Voice Condition display.
• The Click sound cannot be heard.
Make sure that the Click Volume is set to an appropriate level (in the FLUTE VOICE
page).
• The Initial Touch and After Touch functions do not seem to have any
effect on the sound.
Adjust the Touch Tone settings in the Voice Condition display. (See page 33.)
• When keys on the Lower Keyboard or Pedalboard are pressed, the
sounds of percussion instruments are also heard.
The Keyboard Percussion function has been turned on. When not using the function,
be sure to turn it off. (See page 61.)
• Only one sound is heard when two notes of the Lead or Pedal Voices
are simultaneously played.
For practical performance reasons, the Electone has been designed so that one note of
the Lead or Pedal Voices can be played at a time. If several keys are pressed at once, only
the highest note will be sounded (highest-note priority).
• The Style doesn’t change, even when changing Registrations.
Make sure that the D. (Disable) buttons are not lit. (See page 61.)
• Even though a dotted button’s Style has been selected and started, the
pattern does not sound.
If the dotted button contains a User Style that has no recorded data, the Style will not
sound. Select a Style that contains recorded data.
ACCOMPANIMENT
• The A.B.C. accompaniment does not function.
A.B.C. accompaniment is automatically disabled when the MIDI Mode is set to DOC or
XG/GM, or when a D.O.C. or XG/GM disk has been inserted in the M.D.R. disk slot.
(See page 163.)
• Bass and chord accompaniment cannot be heard
Make sure that the Bass/Chord level is set appropriately. (See pages 24, 51.)
• The Pedal Voices do not sound, even though the volume is properly
set.
This is normal for the Single Finger and Fingered Chord modes of Auto Bass Chord. Set
the A.B.C. mode to Off. (See pages 55, 60.)
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• The accompaniment and/or rhythm suddenly stops when releasing
keys on the Lower keyboard or Pedalboard.
Depending on the A.B.C. mode and Memory settings, you can stop the accompaniment
and/or rhythm by releasing the keys. (See page 60.)
• While an Intro or Ending pattern is automatically playing, the Lower
Keyboard does not produce any sound, even when the keys are played.
Since the Accompaniment chords play automatically one after another, the Lower
Keyboard Voices are designed not to sound during the playback of an Intro or Ending
pattern.
• The Fill In doesn’t play properly.
Make sure to press the FILL TO A or FILL TO B buttons precisely at the point you wish
the Fill In to begin. If you press the button too late, only part of the Fill In may play, or
it may not play at all.
• The pitch in the Single Finger mode does not change, even when
pressing different keys of the keyboard.
Single Finger mode will only produce notes when played within a fixed octave interval
on the Lower Keyboard. If notes with the same letter name are pressed outside of that
range, the chords that are sounded will share the same pitch.
• The harmony notes of the Melody On Chord function cannot be heard.
The Upper Keyboard has been set to sound only Lead Voices. Make sure that one of the
Upper Keyboard Voice sections (1, 2 or Organ) has been turned on and that the volume
setting is appropriate.
EFFECTS
• The Tremolo, Symphonic/Celeste, Flanger, and Delay effects cannot be
heard, even when they are turned on in the Voice Condition page.
Make sure that the corresponding effects are set to appropriate values in the EFFECT SET
pages. (See page 37.)
• The Tremolo, Symphonic/Celeste, Flanger, and Delay effects cannot be
heard, even when they are set in Effect Set.
Effects must be turned on in the Voice Condition page. (See page 34.)
• The Tremolo effect cannot be heard, even when the TREMOLO (FAST)
button.
Tremolo must be selected first in the Voice Condition display (for panel Voices), or in
the FLUTE VOICE or EXTRA VOICE pages (for the Flute/Tibia and Extra Voice sections).
(See pages 28, 31, 34.)
• The Pan function does not operate.
The Pan function can only be used if all other effects in the Voice Condition page are set
to off. (See page 34.)
• The Reverb effect does not operate, even when Reverb parameters are
increased.
Increase the Reverb on the panel Reverb touch control, or increase the Reverb Depth in
the REVERB page.
• Sustain has no effect on the Lead Voices.
This is normal; Sustain cannot be applied to the Lead Voices.
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REGISTRATION MEMORY
• Certain functions have not been memorized to Registration Memory.
Transposition and Pitch control data, among others, cannot be memorized (except as
song data). (See page 73.)
VOICE EDITING
• During Voice editing, the specified Voice isn’t heard, even when the
keyboard is played.
The current settings may be preventing the Voice from sounding. Make sure that the
Voice section is turned on (in ENSEMBLE section) and that the volume of the Voice is
set to a suitable level. Also, adjust the various parameters in Voice Edit until the Voice
can be heard.
• The Repeat function seems to turn off the selected Voice.
Some Voices may not sound properly if the Speed parameter (in Repeat) is set too high.
(See page 116.)
• The Voice sounds strange or doesn’t sound at all when setting
Resonance.
The effect of the Resonance setting varies depending on the selected Voice. (See page 116.)
MUSIC DISK RECORDER
• Recording or playback cannot be performed.
The PLAY or RECORD section buttons for selecting parts may be turned off. Turn on
the appropriate PLAY or RECORD buttons.
• A total of 40 songs cannot be recorded.
If some song numbers contain a large amount of recorded data, the disk may not have
enough available memory left to record the normal maximum of 40 songs.
• Recording is stopped before the performance is finished, or the Song
Copy function cannot be executed.
The amount of recorded data on the disk is close to the maximum limit. Either use
another disk or delete the data of any unnecessary song number.
• The desired Style has not been recorded; either it doesn’t play, or a
different Style from the one recorded plays back.
The M.D.R. is designed so that the Style cannot be started at the very beginning of a
recording. If you wish to use the Style, start it after the available memory display
appears on the M.D.R. display.
• The notes of the recording are “stuck” and sound continuously.
Avoid removing the disk by pressing the EJECT button during playback. Whenever you
wish to stop playback, always press the STOP button.
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MIDI Implementation Chart
Date: 27-Aug-1996
Version: 1.00
YAMAHA [ Electone-EL Mode ] / Model : AR-100
Function
Transmit
Receive
Remarks
Basic
Channel
Default
Changed
1, 2, 3, 16 (*1)
1–16
1, 2, 3, 15, 16 (*2)
4
Mode
Default
Messages
Altered
Mode 3
˛
********************
Mode 3
˛
˛
36–96 (*3)
********************
13–96 (*4)
: True voice
Velocity
Note on
Note off
Ø 9nH, v = 1–127
Ø 9nH, v = 0
Ø 9nH, v = 1–127
˛ 9nH, v = 0 or 8nH
After
Touch
Key's
Ch's
˛
Ø
˛
Ø
˛
˛
˛
˛
Ø
˛
˛
˛
Ø (*5)
˛
Modulation Wheel
2nd Expression Pedal
Expression Pedal
Sustain
Ø 0–15, 32–47, 64–71
********************
Ø 0–15, 32–47, 64–71
********************
(*6)
Ø
Ø
Note
Number
Pitch Bender
Control Change
Program
Change
1
4
11
64
: True number
System Exclusive
System
Common
: Song Position
: Song Select
: Tune
˛
˛
˛
˛
˛
˛
System
Real Time
: Clock
: Commands
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Aux
Messages
: Local On/Off
: All Notes Off
: Active Sense
: Reset
˛
˛
Ø
˛
˛
˛
Ø
˛
PK=64 (Fixed)
Except PK
(*5)
(FAH, FCH)
Notes :
(*1) ; 1ch: UK, 2ch: LK, 3ch: PK, 16ch: CONTROL
(*2) ; 1ch: UK, 2ch: LK, 3ch: PK, 4ch: LEAD, 15ch: KEYBOARD PERCUSSION, 16ch: CONTROL
(*3) ; UK: 48–96, LK: 36–84, PK: 36–55
(*4) ; 1–4ch: 36–96, 15ch: 13–84
(*5) ; Received only in External mode
(*6) ; 0–15: Registration Memory, 32–47: Orchestral Preset, 64–71: Organ Preset
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY
Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO
Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO
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Ø : Yes
˛ : No
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MIDI Implementation Chart
Date: 27-Aug-1996
Version: 1.00
YAMAHA [ Electone-XG/GM/DOC Mode ] / Model : AR-100
Function
Transmit (*1)
Receive
Basic
Channel
Default
Changed
1, 2, 3, 16
1–16
1–16
1–16
Mode
Default
Messages
Altered
Mode 3
˛
********************
Mode 3
˛
˛
: True voice
36–96
********************
0–127
0–127
Velocity
Note on
Note off
Ø 9nH, v = 1–127
Ø 9nH, v = 0
Ø 9nH, v = 1–127
˛ 9nH, v = 0 or 8nH
After
Touch
Key's
Ch's
˛
Ø
Ø (*2)
Ø
˛
Ø
˛
˛
Ø
˛
˛
˛
˛
˛
˛
˛
˛
˛
˛
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø 0–15
********************
Ø 0–127
0–127
Ø
Ø
Note
Number
Pitch Bender
0, 32
1, 5, 7, 10
11
6, 38
64–67
71–74
84
91, 93, 94
96–97
98–99
100–101
120
121
Program
Change
: True number
System Exclusive
System
Common
: Song Position
: Song Select
: Tune
˛
˛
˛
˛
˛
˛
System
Real Time
: Clock
: Commands
Ø
Ø
˛
˛
Aux
Messages
: Local On/Off
: All Notes Off
: Active Sense
: Reset
˛
˛
Ø
˛
˛
˛
Ø
˛
Remarks
Bank Select
Expression
Data Entry
Sound Controller
Portamento Cntrl
Effect Depth
RPN Inc, Dec
NRPN LSB, MSB
RPN LSB, MSB
All Sound Off
Reset All Cntrls
Notes :
(*1) ; Same as EL Mode
(*2) ; Only Note Number 36–97
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY
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Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO
Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO
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Ø : Yes
˛ : No
Specifications
KEYBOARD
VOICE
Keyboards
Upper: 49 keys (C-C), Lower: 49 keys (C-C), Pedal: 20 keys (C-G)
Touch Tone
Initial, After (Upper, Lower)
Tone Generation
AWM (Polyphony 128)
Voices
205 Voice Menu Voices, Full set of Organ Voices (Flute/Tibia) with Attack/Chiff, Extra Voices
Voices for Playback
Ensemble
XG/GM Voices, DOC Voices *Available only when each sequence data is received/played back
On/Off: Upper Voice 1, 2, Lead Voice, Upper Organ (Flute/Tibia, Extra);
Lower Voice 1, 2, Lower Organ (Flute/Tibia, Extra);
Pedal Voice 1, 2, Pedal Organ (Flute/Tibia, Extra);
Organ Variation
VOICE CONTROL/EFFECT
Theatre, Jazz, Electronic, Classical
Volume
Upper Voice 1, 2, Upper Flute/Extra, Lower Voice 1, 2, Lower Flute/Extra, Lead, Pedal Voice 1, 2, Pedal Flute/Extra: 0~24
Feet
Upper Voice 1, 2, Lower Voice 1, 2, Lead, Pedal Voice 1, 2: 4', 8' 16'; Upper Extra (down), Lower Extra (up)
Pan
Upper Voice 1, 2, Lower Voice 1, 2, Lead, Pedal Voice 1, 2: 7 Positions
Brilliance
Upper Voice 1, 2, Lower Voice 1, 2, Lead, Pedal Voice 1, 2: -3~+3
Vibrato
Upper Voice 1, 2, Lower Voice 1, 2, Lead: Preset/User (Delay*, Depth, Speed*); Touch Vib.* *for Lead
Lead Slide
On, Knee, Off; Time
Lead Tune
Lead
Symphonic/Celeste
Delay
Upper Voice 1, 2, Upper Extra, Lower Voice 1, 2, Lower Extra, Lead, Pedal Voice 1, 2: Mode
Upper Voice 1, 2, Lower Voice 1, 2, Lead, Pedal Voice 1, 2: Speed, Feedback, Balance
Flanger
Upper Voice 1, 2, Lower Voice 1, 2, Lead, Pedal Voice 1, 2: Speed, Feedback, Depth
Reverb
Upper Voice 1, 2; Lower Voice 1, 2; Lead; Pedal Voice 1, 2; Organ, K.B.P., Effects: Mode, Length, Depth
Sustain
Upper, Lower, Pedal
Tremolo
Upper Voice 1, 2, Upper Flute/Extra; Lower Voice 1, 2, Lower Flute/Extra; Lead, Pedal Voice 1, 2: Type, Speed, Chorus
VOICE EDIT
Repeat: All, Twin, Off; Speed; Output Level; Filter: Cutoff, Resonance; EG Rate: Attack, Decay, Release;
Name; Save; User Voice 1-16
MELODY ON CHORD
Mode: Off, 1, 2, 3; Knee: On/Off
LOWER MANUAL SPLIT
ACCOMPANIMENT
On/Off; Left (Lower1, 2, Lower Organ; Octave Up); Right (Lower1, 2, Lower Organ); Key set
Styles
160 Styles
Sections
Intro A, B, Main A, B, Fill In AA, AB, BA, BB, Ending A, B
Parts
Rhythm1, 2, Bass, Chord 1, 2, Pad, Phrase1, 2
Auto Bass Chord
Mode: Off, Single Finger, Fingered, Custom ABC; Memory: Lower/Pedal
Controls
Start, Syncro Start; Tempo; Bar/Beat LED; Rhythm Volume, Accompaniment Volume; Part: On/Off
KEYBOARD PERCUSSION
72 Assignable Drum/Percussion Sounds; On/Off;
Lower(LK Preset/User1), Pedal(PK Preset/User2); Assign, Copy, Clear
ACCOMPANIMENT PROGRAM
Basic: Section (Intro, Main A, Main B, Fill In, Ending), Beat (2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, other), Measure (1-8, other),
Name, Metronome (On/Off); Record (Real Time Recording): Mode (Rec., Play, Mute, Delete),
Part (Rhythm1, 2, Bass, Chord1, 2, Pad, Phrase1, 2); Edit: Part Copy, Part Quantize (
);
Save: User Style1-8, Data All Clear; Voice; Volume; Reverb; Chorus; Pan
SEQUENCE PROGRAM
Sequence 1-4; 120 Positions (Measures); Edit: Cursor Controls, Set, Insert, Delete, Clear; Copy
DEMONSTRATION SONGS
24 Songs; Repeat: All, Random, Single, Off
REGISTRATION MENU
384 Menus (Organ Preset, Orchestral Preset)
REGISTRATION MEMORY
M./To Disk, 1-16; Disable Button; Initial Registration;
Registration Shift: Off, Shift, Jump, User (80 Positions, Cursor Controls, Set, Insert, Delete, Clear)
MUSIC DISK RECORDER
Disk Type: Electone, XG/GM, DOC; LED display; Eject; Page Up/Down
Control Panel: Play/Record Part (All, Lower, Upper, Pedal, K.B.P., Control), Stop, Play, Song Select, Record,
Custom Play, Retry, Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward, Tempo;
Repeat Play: Off, All Repeat, Random Repeat, Single Repeat;
Utility: Disk Format, Disk Copy, Song Copy, Song Delete, Name, Remaining Memory
PITCH
Pitch, Transpose
MIDI
Mode: Electone, XG/GM, DOC; Output: Upper, Lower, Pedal; Internal/External: Lead, Sync, Exp.
FOOT SWITCH
[Left] Mode: Off, Rhythm (Stop, Ending, Fill to A, Fill to B), Glide (Upper1, 2, Lead, Lower1, 2; Time); Tremolo
KNEE LEVER
On/Off: Sustain (Upper, Lower); MOC; Lead Slide
[Right] Regist.Shift: Off, Shift, Jump, User
LCD DISPLAY
320 x 240 Dots
OTHER CONTROLS
Power On/Off, Console Light On/Off, Expression Pedal, Master Volume, LCD Contrast,
Display Select, Data Control, Menu, Page, Coarse, Hold, Manual Balance, Pedal Balance
OTHER FITTINGS
XG Song Data Disk, 3.5" (blank) 2DD Floppy Disk, Owner's Manual, Matching Bench, Music Stand,
MIDI In/Out, Phones, Aux In/Out (RCA; R/L); Mic, Mic Volume, Mic Reverb
SOUND SYSTEM
Power Amplifiers
340W
Speakers
DIMENSIONS
30cm x 2; 18cm x 2; 2.5cm x 2; Monitor 5cm x 2 (11-13/16" x 2; 7-1/16" x 2; 1" x 2; Monitor 2" x 2)
Width x Depth x Height
1235mm x 614mm x 1086mm (48-5/8" x 24-3/16" x 42-3/4")
WEIGHT
119Kg (262-3/8 lbs.)
Specifications and description in this Owner's Manual are information purposes only.
Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice.
As specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with Yamaha dealer.
15. Appendix
171
Index
A
D
A.B.C. (Auto Bass Chord) ................................55
Accomp. Part ...................................................51
Accompaniment Control ......................47, 49, 50
Accompaniment Program Drum List ..............126
Accompaniment Program Voice List ..............125
Accompaniment Program ..............................122
After (Touch Tone) .....................................33, 34
All Play (XG/GM) ............................................102
All Repeat (M.D.R.) .......................................101
All Repeat (Demo) .............................................8
Assign (Keyboard Percussion) ........................65
Attack (Voice Edit, EG Rate) .........................117
Attack/Chiff ......................................................29
Auto (MIDI) .....................................................164
AUX IN/OUT jacks .........................................159
D. (Disable) ................................................61, 74
Data Control buttons ........................................11
Decay .............................................................117
DEL. (Delete; Registration Shift) ......................78
DEL. (Delete; Sequence Program) ................149
Delay (Vibrato) .................................................36
Delay ................................................................38
Delete (Accompaniment Program) .................135
Delete (Input Name) .........................................98
Demo Songs ......................................................8
Depth (Flanger) ................................................38
Depth (Reverb) ................................................41
Depth (Vibrato) ................................................36
Direct Cancel .................................................135
DISK button .....................................................88
Disk Copy .......................................................111
Disk Format ......................................................86
disks ...........................................................74, 83
DISPLAY SELECT buttons ..............................11
DOC (MIDI) ....................................................163
DOC .........................................................87, 104
dotted buttons (Style) .......................................52
dotted buttons (Voice) ......................................19
B
B/C (Bass/Chord) .............................................24
Balance (Delay) ...............................................38
BAR/BEAT indicator ........................................46
Bass/Chord ......................................................51
Beat ...............................................................130
Brilliance ..........................................................34
bulk data ........................75, 87, 95, 96, 144, 152
C
Celeste .............................................................37
Chord Cancel .............................................57, 58
Chorus (Accompaniment Program) ...............139
Chorus .............................................................40
Clear (Keyboard Percussion) ...........................66
Clear (Registration Shift) ..................................78
Clear (Sequence Program) ............................149
Clear All Data (Accompaniment Program) .....141
Click Volume ....................................................28
Click .................................................................28
COARSE button ...............................................14
Console Light .....................................................7
CONTRAST dial ...............................................14
Control (M.D.R.) ...............................................93
Copy (Keyboard Percussion) ...........................68
Copy (Sequence Program) ............................150
Copy Protect ..................................................113
Custom A.B.C. .................................................56
Custom Play ............................................94, 108
Cutoff .............................................................116
172
E
Edit (Registration Shift) ....................................78
Edit (Sequence Program) ..............................146
Effect (Extra Voice) ..........................................31
Effect (Flute/Tibia) ............................................28
Effect (Reverb) .................................................42
Effect (Voice sections) .....................................34
Effect Set .........................................................37
EG Rate .........................................................117
Electone (MIDI) ..............................................163
Ending ..............................................50, 148, 154
ENSEMBLE buttons ................15, 18, 26, 29, 62
EXP. (Expression; MIDI) ................................164
Expression pedal ...............................................7
Extra Feet (Extra Voice) ..................................31
Extra Voice Volume .........................................31
Extra Voice ......................................................29
F
F.B. (Feedback; Delay) ....................................38
F.B. (Feedback; Flanger) .................................38
Fast Forward (F.F.) ........................................108
Feet ..................................................................34
Fill In ..........................................49, 50, 148, 154
Filter ...............................................................116
Fingered Chord ................................................56
15. Appendix
Fingered Mode Chords ....................................58
Flanger .............................................................38
Flute Volume ....................................................28
Flute/Tibia ........................................................26
Footswitch, left .........................................44, 153
Footswitch, right ...............................................76
Format ..............................................................85
FREE AREA ..................................................140
G
Glide (Footswitch control) ........................44, 155
Glide ................................................................44
GM ...................................................................87
H
Headphones ..................................................159
Help messages ................................................13
HOLD button ....................................................14
I
Initial (Touch Tone) ....................................33, 34
Initial Registration ............................................81
Input Name (Accompaniment Program) .130, 140
Input Name (M.D.R.) ........................................97
Input Name (Voice Edit) .........................115, 118
INS. (Insert; Registration Shift) ........................78
INS. (Insert; Sequence Program) ..................149
Insert (Input Name) ..........................................98
Internal/External (MIDI) ..................................164
Intro .....................................................47, 50 148
J
Jump (Registration Shift) .................................77
K
K.B.P. (M.D.R.) ................................................93
K.B.P. (Reverb) ................................................42
Key Set ............................................................72
Keyboard Percussion .......................................61
Keyboard Percussion, User .............................64
Knee Lever ..............................................35, 156
L
L.M. Split ..........................................................71
LCD display ......................................................11
Lead (MIDI) ....................................................164
Lead Slide (Knee Lever control) ..............35, 158
Lead Voice .................................................15, 18
Left (DOC) ......................................................104
Length (Attack/Chiff) ........................................29
Length (Reverb) ...............................................41
Length (Sustain) ..............................................44
LK Preset .........................................................68
M
R
M./TO DISK button ..........................................73
M.D.R. (Music Disk Recorder) .........................83
Main A/B ............................................49, 50, 148
Manual Balance .........................................18, 24
Manual Volume ...............................................24
MASTER VOLUME control ................................7
Measure .........................................................130
Melody On Chord (Knee Lever control) ...70, 157
Melody On Chord .............................................70
Memory (A.B.C.) ........................................59, 60
Menu buttons ...................................................11
METRO (Metronome) ....................................130
MIC jack .........................................................159
MIC REV dial .................................................159
MIC VOL dial .................................................159
MIDI IN/OUT terminals ...................................159
MIDI receive channels ...................................164
MIDI ...............................................................162
Minus One (XG/GM) ......................................102
Mode (A.B.C.) ......................................55, 56, 60
Mode (Melody On Chord) ................................70
Mode (MIDI) ...................................................163
Mode (Repeat) ...............................................115
Mode (Reverb) .................................................41
Mute (Accompaniment Program) ...................134
Random Repeat (Demo) ................................101
Random Repeat (M.D.R.) ..............................101
Recall Panel .....................................................80
Receive Channels (MIDI) ...............................164
Registration Memory ........................................73
Registration Menu ..............................................9
Registration Shift .............................................76
REL. (Release) ..............................................117
remaining memory (M.D.R.) ...........................113
Repeat (Demo) ..................................................8
Repeat (Voice Edit) ........................................115
Repeat Play (M.D.R.) .....................................101
RES. (Resonance) .........................................116
Response .........................................................28
Retry ................................................................90
Reverb (Accompaniment Program) ...............139
Reverb .............................................................41
Rewind (REW.) ..............................................108
Rhythm (footswitch control) ...........................154
Rhythm ......................................................24, 51
Right (DOC) ...................................................104
N
Note Value .......................................................38
O
Octave Up ........................................................72
OL (Output Level) ..........................................116
Orchestra (DOC) ............................................104
Organ Variation ................................................27
Output (MIDI) .................................................163
P
PAGE buttons ..................................................11
Pan (Accompaniment Program) ....................139
Pan ............................................................25, 34
Part Copy (Accompaniment Program) ...136, 137
Part Quantize .........................................136, 138
Pause .............................................................108
Pedal Balance ............................................18, 24
Pedal Volume ..................................................24
PHONES jack ................................................159
Phrase Repeat (DOC) ...................................105
Pitch .......................................................160, 161
PK Preset .........................................................69
Play Part (DOC) .............................................105
Play Part (XG/GM) .........................................103
Position controls (Registration Shift) ................78
Position controls (Sequence Program) ..........149
Power On Reset ..............................................79
S
SECT (Section; Accompaniment Program) ...130
Sections ...........................................50, 124, 148
SEQ. buttons .................................................151
Sequence Program ........................................145
Set (Registration Shift) .....................................78
Set (Sequence Program) ...............................149
Single Finger Mode Chords .............................57
Single Finger ....................................................56
Single Repeat (Demo) .......................................8
Single Repeat (M.D.R.) ..................................101
Slide .........................................................35, 158
Solo Play (XG/GM) ........................................102
Song Copy .....................................................110
Song Delete ...................................................111
SONG SELECT ........................................75, 89
Space (Input Name) .........................................98
Speec (Repeat) ..............................................116
Speed (Delay) ..................................................38
Speed (Flanger) ...............................................38
Speed (Vibrato) ................................................36
Speed(Tremolo) ...............................................40
Split ..................................................................71
Start .................................................................47
Style Condition .................................................51
Style File disks .........................................87, 107
Style Menu/Style List .......................................54
Style volume ..............................................24, 46
Styles ...............................................................45
Sustain (Knee Lever control) ...........................43
Sustain .............................................................43
15. Appendix
Symphonic .......................................................37
Sync (MIDI) ....................................................164
Synchro Start ...................................................47
T
Tempo (Accompaniment Program) ................132
Tempo (M.D.R.) .............................................109
Tempo (Styles) .................................................46
TEMPO controls ..............................................46
TEMPO indicator .............................................46
Time (Glide) ...................................................155
Time (Slide) ......................................................35
To Lower ..........................................................18
Touch Tone ......................................................33
Touch Vibrato ..................................................35
Transpose ..............................................160, 161
Tremolo (Footswitch control) ...................40, 156
Tremolo ............................................................39
Tune .................................................................36
Type (Tremolo) ................................................40
U
User (Registration Shift) ...................................77
User 1/2 (Keyboard Percussion) ................64, 69
User Keyboard Percussion Categories.............67
User Style ................54, 129, 140, 143, 144, 147
User Vibrato .....................................................35
User Voice ........................................21, 119-121
V
Vibrato .............................................................35
Voice Condition page .......................................33
Voice Display ...............................................6, 23
Voice Edit .......................................................114
Voice Group (Reverb) ......................................42
Voice Menus/Voice List ...................................21
Voice Pan .......................................................25
Voice sections ..................................................15
Volume (Accompaniment Program) ...............139
Volume (Bass/Chord) ..........................24, 46, 51
Volume (Click) ..................................................28
Volume (Extra Voice) .......................................31
Volume (Flute/Tibia) .........................................28
Volume (Keyboard Percussion) .......................62
Volume (Pedal Voice sections) ..................18, 24
Volume (Rhythm) .................................24, 46, 51
Volume (Styles) ...................................24, 46, 51
Volume (Voice sections) ............................16, 34
W
Write-protect ....................................................84
X
XG ................................................................9, 87
XG/GM (MIDI) ................................................163
XG/GM ...........................................................102
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