Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] MOX6/MOX8 Editor Owner's Manual
Contents
What is the MOX6/MOX8 Editor?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Studio Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Studio Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About Open Plug-in Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Data Structure of the MOX6/MOX8 Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Starting the MOX6/MOX8 Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 An Example of MOX6/MOX8 Editor in Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 MOX6/MOX8 Editor Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
· Copying of the commercially available music sequence data and/or digital audio files is strictly prohibited except for your personal use. · The software and this owner's manual are exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation. · Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer. · Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software. [. . . ] The following sub categories are included.
n For information about the checkboxes at left of each Element number 1 8 and "All, " refer to page 19. For information about the Drum Key (note name) and checkbox, refer to page 19.
Oscillator/Pitch
Clicking this in the Parameter Category section calls up the parameters related to the Oscillator and Pitch in the Detailed Parameter section.
Filter
Clicking this in the Parameter Category section calls up the Filter-related parameters in the Detailed Parameter section.
Amplitude
Clicking this in the Parameter Category section calls up the Amplitude-related parameters in the Detailed Parameter section.
LFO/EQ (Low Frequency Oscillator/Equalizer)
Clicking this in the Parameter Category section calls up the parameters related to the LFO and EQ in the Detailed Parameter section.
AD
This Parameter Category is called up by selecting the "AD" row in the Mixer section. The parameters belonging to this category lets you make the settings applied to the AD Part in the Voice mode. The following sub category is included.
Effect
Clicking this in the Parameter Category section calls up the parameters related to the Effect applied to the AD Part of the Voice mode in the Detailed Parameter section.
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MOX6/MOX8 Editor Window: When the Voice/Song/Pattern is set to "Song" or "Pattern" (Mixer section)
When the Voice/Song/Pattern is set to "Song" or "Pattern" Mixer section
Global
This strip lets you edit the main parameters in the Song or Pattern mode, such as effect-related ones.
n When editing any of the Global parameters described below, a small square appears at the top right of the "G" box until you save the edited data as a file. This indication is the same as the [F] indicator (page 27).
Before editing
After editing
Lo, Lo-M, Mid, Hi-M, Hi (Master EQ)
Adjusts the Master EQ setting.
Chorus
Selects the Chorus type.
Reverb
Selects the Reverb type.
Master Effect
Turns the Master Effect on or off and selects the Master Effect type.
Volume
Adjusts the entire volume.
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MOX6/MOX8 Editor Window: When the Voice/Song/Pattern is set to "Song" or "Pattern" (Mixer section)
[Part 1-16]/[AD Part] tab
Selects the Parts to be edited from [Part 1-16] and [AD Part]. The illustration below indicates that the [Part 1-16] tab is selected.
Part When [Part 1-16] is selected:
This section lets you edit parameters for each Part. In the example illustration below, Part 1 is active.
n When editing any of the Voice parameters such as Element parameters for each Part, a small square appears at the top right of the "1" "16" box until you store the edited Voice as a User Voice or Mixing Voice or you save the edited data as a file. This indication is the same as the [V] indicator (page 27).
Part (Part number)
Indicates the Part number. Clicking here turns the corresponding Part on.
n In some situations, selecting a Part number on the Editor may not change a Part number on the MOX6/MOX8 and vice versa, even if the Editor is in the ONLINE status. If you come across such a situation and you want to match the Part number of the MOX6/MOX8 with the one in the Editor, change the Part number via the panel controls of the MOX6/MOX8.
Mute/Solo
Mute
Sets the Mute status for each Part. Clicking "M" here changes the Mute status for all Parts simultaneously.
Solo
Selects the Solo Part. and Voice Name
Indicates the Category Bank and name of the Voice assigned to each Part. When clicking here, the VOICE LIBRARY window appears at the right half section, letting you select a different Voice for the current Part. Using the VOICE LIBRARY is the same here as in the Voice mode; for details, refer to page 14.
EQ Lo, Mi, Hi (Part EQ)
Adjusts the equalizer settings for each Part.
Ins. FX (Insertion Effect Switch)
Switches the Insertion Effect on or off.
n Insertion Effects can be applied up to three Parts.
Cho, Rev, Pan (Chorus, Reverb, Pan)
Adjusts the Chorus Send level, Reverb Send level, and stereo Pan position for each Part by using the graphic knobs.
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MOX6/MOX8 Editor Window: When the Voice/Song/Pattern is set to "Song" or "Pattern" (Mixer section)
Volume
Adjusts the Volume for each Part.
Rcv Channel (Receive Channel)
Determines the MIDI Receive Channel for each Part.
USB Output
Determines the USB Port for audio output of each Part.
ARP (Arpeggio)
Turns Arpeggio playback on or off for each Part.
n Up to four Parts can play back the Arpeggio simultaneously.
When [AD Part] is selected:
This section lets you edit parameters for the AD Part in the Song or Pattern mode.
Ins FX (Insertion Effect)
Switches the Insertion Effect on or off.
Cho, Rev, Pan (Chorus, Reverb, Pan)
Adjusts the Chorus Send level, Reverb Send level and stereo Pan position for the AD Part by using the knob icons.
Volume
Adjusts the Volume for the AD Part.
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MOX6/MOX8 Editor Window: When the Voice/Song/Pattern is set to "Song" or "Pattern" (Parameter Category section)
Parameter Category section
You can edit detailed parameters for the current Part by clicking the button (located near the top right of the window, just below the model name) to call up the Detailed Parameter section. Calling up the Detailed Parameter section moves the Parameter Category Section rightward as shown below.
Parameter Category section
Parameter Category section
Detailed Parameter section
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MOX6/MOX8 Editor Window: When the Voice/Song/Pattern is set to "Song" or "Pattern" (Parameter Category section)
The indicated categories in the Parameter Category section differs depending on the selected Part type: M, Part 1 16, or AD Part. Clicking each of the Categories calls up the corresponding parameters in the Detailed Parameter section. The "G" indication shown below appears when clicking the "G" row. The "Part 1 16" indication shown below appears by clicking any place on the Part row appearing only when the [Part 116] tab is selected at the bottom of the Mixer section. The "AD" indication shown below appears by clicking the "AD" row appearing only when the [AD Part] tab is selected at the bottom of the Mixer section.
"G" Part 1 16 "AD"
Open/Close button
Same as in the Voice mode (page 18).
Global Settings
This is shown when the "G" row is selected in the Mixer section. Clicking each of the parameter categories calls up the corresponding Global parameters in the Detailed Parameter section.
Multi Common
This is shown when the "G" row is selected in the Mixer section. Clicking each of the parameter categories calls up the corresponding Common parameters in the Detailed Parameter section.
Part Common
This is shown when one of Parts 1 16 is selected in the Mixer section. Clicking each of the parameter categories calls up the corresponding Common parameters of the Voice/Part in the Detailed Parameter section.
Element or Drum Key
This is shown when one of Parts 1 16 is selected in the Mixer section. [. . . ] Select "Mixing Compare" again to return to the original status.
n The status of the MOX6/MOX8 instrument is maintained even if you enable the Mixing Compare mode on the MOX6/ MOX8 Editor.
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Menu: [Bulk] menu
[Bulk] menu
Data Sync
Select this menu to call up the Initialize Data Sync window, set the parameters as necessary, then click [Start] to transmit the specified data from/to the MOX6/MOX8 Editor to/from the MOX6/MOX8 instrument.
[X] (Close) button
Click this to close this window without executing Data Sync.
[Transmit]/[Receive] checkboxes
Determines whether the MOX6/MOX8 Editor transmits data to the MOX6/MOX8 or receives data from the MOX6/MOX8.
[Transmit] checkbox:
When this is checked, clicking [Start] button transmits data from the Editor to the instrument.
[Receive] checkbox:
When this is checked, clicking [Start] button transmits data from the instrument to the Editor.
Data type to be transmitted/received
Here, you can set which data type is to be transmitted or received. Clicking the [All] button turns all the data types on while clicking the [Clear] button turns all the data types off.
Current
Turn this on then click the [Start] button to transmit or receive the Current settings.
Global
Turn this on then click the [Start] button to transmit or receive the Global settings.
Preset (Favorites)
Turn this on then click the [Start] button to transmit or receive the Favorites-related settings of the Preset Voice(s).
Normal User 1 3
Turn this on then click the [Start] button to transmit or receive the data of the Normal User Voice Bank 1, 2, 3 respectively.
Drum User
Turn this on then click the [Start] button to transmit or receive the data of the Drum User Voice Bank.
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Menu: [Help] menu
Progress Bar
Shows how much of the data has been transmitted.
[Start] button
After setup is completed, click the [Start] button to actually execute data transmission.
[Stop] button
This button is available only when data transmission is being executed and allows you to cancel the transmission.
[Help] menu
Manual
Selecting this menu calls up this manual in PDF format.
About
Selecting this menu calls up information such as the version number of the MOX6/MOX8 Editor.
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Auto Sync window
This window is used for changing the status of the Editor from "OFFLINE" to "ONLINE. " While editing a parameter on the Editor affects the same parameter on the MOX6/MOX8 instrument and vice versa in the Online status, you can disable the "mirroring" of parameter changes between the devices by switching to Offline status. The Auto Sync window can be called up by clicking "OFFLINE" on the Editor window when the Editor is in the Offline status. The Auto Sync window can also be called up automatically (without clicking "OFFLINE") under the following circumstances: · When opening a file. [. . . ]