Expansion Voice Editor Owner's Manual

Expansion Voice Editor Owner's Manual 1

Expansion Voice EditorOwner's Manual

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This owners manual assumes that you are already familiar with basic Windows operations. If you are not, please refer to the owners manual which came with your Windows software before using the Expansion Voice Editor.For information about hardware requirements and the installation of the Expansion Voice Editor software, refer to the separate Installation Manual as well as the Owners Manual for the respective MIDI device.

What is the Expansion Voice Editor?.............2

Setting Up.........................................................3

Creating Normal Voices...................................5

Creating Drum Voices......................................8

Adding Styles..................................................11

Creating an Expansion Pack File...................13

Menu.................................................................15

Main Window....................................................22

Key Bank Window............................................25

Contents


What is the Expansion Voice Editor?

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What is the Expansion Voice Editor?

Expansion Voice Editor is a convenient tool which lets you create Expansion Voices and Expansion Pack files. Expansion Voices can be created by assigning the Wave files to the desired keys. An Expansion Pack file can be created by combining the Expansion Voices created in this tool and the Style files created in the separate tool. The created Expansion Pack file can be installed to a compatible digital keyboard, allowing you to play the Voices and Styles in the Expansion Pack via the keyboard.

Expansion Voice Editor

Voices

Expansion Voices Expansion Styles

Style file(File extensions ".sty")

Expansion Pack

Styles

(File extension .yep)

Create

Install

USB Storage Device

Expansion Pack-compatible instrument

Computer

Wave file(File extensions ".aiff")

Wave file(File extensions ".wav")

(File extension .ypp)


Basic Procedure

Setting Up

After installing this application by following the Installation Guide, make the setup as follows.

Only the AIFF and WAV format files of 16bit PCM can be recognized by this application.

1. Prepare the Wave files and Style filesTo create Voices, prepare Wave files. To build Styles to the Expansion Pack, prepare Style files (SFF format).

2. Click [Start] -> [All programs (programs)] -> [Yamaha Expansion Voice Editor] -> [Expansion Voice Editor].

If you are starting this application for the first time, go to Step 3. If not, go to Step 5.

3. After the dialog appears, click [OK] to call up the "Create Project Folder" window.

4. Select the desired folder, enter the desired name in "Project Folder Name," then click [Create Project Folder].

The project folder is created in the selected folder.The main window and the PC# Map window appears.

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Basic Procedure

5. In the main window, select the product to which the Expansion Pack is to be installed.


Basic Procedure

Creating Normal Voices

You can create multiple Normal Voices in one project.

The maximum memory amount of the Voices which you can install differs depending on the model. Check the maximum memory from the [Expansion Pack Size Monitor] when creating the Voices.

1. On the PC# Map window, set the Voice Type to "Normal."

2. If you want to create a Voice from scratch, select a program change number having no name, click [New...], enter the desired Voice name in the dialog, then click [OK].

3. On the PC# Map window, double-click the desired Voice . The settings of the selected Voice are called up on the main window.

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Basic Procedure

4. On the main window, select the desired amount of Elements.

5. Select the desired Element to be edited.

6. Drag and drop the Wave file to the corresponding key of the virtual keyboard.The pitch of the destination key should be same as that of the Wave file. The destination key will be set as the center key automatically. Assigning the Wave file once will create an Key Bank (see page 23). To confirm the sound, click the key.

If you want to confirm the sound by pressing the external keyboard connected to the computer, select "Settings" -> "Device" from the menu bar, then select the MIDI driver as "MIDI In" (see page 21).

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Basic Procedure

Increasing the key range

Decreasing the key range

7. Adjust the key range for the assigned Wave file.To increase the key range, drag on the key to which the Wave file has been assigned, then move the mouse pointer leftward or rightward. To decrease the key range, drag on a key which has no Wave assignment, then move the mouse pointer to the original key. The pitch of the assigned Wave will match each key based on this center key.

8. Edit the Key Bank parameters as desired.For details on the Key Bank parameters which you can edit, refer to Main Window (page 22) and "Key Bank Window" (page 25).

9. As necessary, repeat Steps 6 and 8.Assigning the next Wave file will create another Key Bank. Repeating this operation will create the Key Banks to make up the entire Element.

10. As necessary, repeat Steps 5 to 9 to create multiple Elements of the Voice.

11. Edit the Voice parameters from the "View" menu (page 18).For details on the Voice parameters which you can edit, refer to Main Window (page 22).

12. Save the edited settings as a project file to your computer.Click [Save] in the menu bar to save the edited settings to the project folder.

Project files cannot be installed to a digital keyboard.

13. As necessary, repeat Steps 2 to 11 to create multiple Normal Voices.

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Basic Procedure

Creating Drum Voices

You can create multiple Drum Voices to a project, as well as Normal Voices.

The maximum memory amount of the Voices which you can install differs depending on the model. Check the maximum memory from the [Expansion Pack Size Monitor] when creating Voices.

1. On the PC# Map window, set the Voice Type to "Drum Kit."

2. If you want to create a Voice from scratch, select a program change number having no name, click [New...], enter the desired Voice name in the dialog, then click [OK].

3. On the PC# Map window, double-click the desired Voice. The settings of the selected Voice are called up on the main window.

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Basic Procedure

4. On the main window, select the desired amount of Elements.

5. Select the Element to be edited.

6. Drag and drop the Wave file to a key of the virtual keyboard.Regardless of the destination key, the pitch of the wave file will be maintained as the center key "C3." Assigning the Wave file once will create an Key Bank (see page 23). To confirm the sound, click the key.

If you want to confirm the sound by pressing the external keyboard connected to the computer, select "Settings" -> "Device" from the menu bar, then select the MIDI driver as "MIDI In" (see page 21).

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Basic Procedure

7. As necessary, adjust the key range for the assigned Wave file.To increase the key range, drag on the key to which the Wave file has been assigned, then move the mouse pointer leftward or rightward. To decrease the key range, drag on a key which has no Wave assignment, then move the mouse pointer to the original key. The pitch of the assigned wave file will not shifted even if the key range is increased or decreased.

8. Edit the Key Bank parameters as desired.For details on the Key Bank parameters which you can edit, refer to Main Window (page 22) and "Key Bank Window" (page 25).

9. As necessary, repeat Steps 6 and 8.Assigning the next Wave file will create another Key Bank. Repeating this operation will create Key Banks to make up the entire Element.

10. As necessary, repeat Steps 5 to 9 to create multiple Elements of the Voice.

11. Edit the Voice parameters from the "View" menu.

12. Save the edited settings as a project file to your computer.Click [Save] in the menu bar to save the edited settings to the project folder.

Project files cannot be installed to an external digital keyboard.

13. As necessary, repeat Steps 2 to 11 to create the multiple Drum Voices.

Increasing the key range

Decreasing the key range

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Menu of the project window

Adding Styles

You can add already-created Style files to the current Project. The added Style files will be included in the Expansion Pack file with the created Voices when creating an Expansion Pack file.

The maximum memory amount of the Styles which you can install differs depending on the model. Check the maximum memory from the [Expansion Pack Size Monitor] when adding Styles.

1. Click [Style List] in the menu bar to open the Style List window.

2. Click [Add] to open the "Select one or more files" window.

3. Select one or more Style files as desired, then click [OK]. The selected Style files are listed in the Style List window.

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4. On the Style List window, click [OK].

5. Save the edited settings as a Project file.Click [Save] in the menu bar to save the edited settings to the project folder.

Project files cannot be installed to an external digital keyboard.NOTE



Creating an Expansion Pack File

After creating the Voices and adding the Style file, create the Expansion Pack file for installing the created Voices and Styles to the external digital keyboard.

1. Click [Create Expansion Pack] in the menu bar to open the "Create Expansion Pack" window.

2. Enter the desired name in "Title," then set Producer, Target country, Date, and Comment in the "Create Expansion Pack" window.

3. Click [Select Voice...] to open the "Select Voice" window.

4. Remove the checkmark from any unnecessary Voices.

5. Click [OK] to close the "Select Voice" window.



6. On the "Create Expansion Pack" window, click [Create Expansion Pack] to open the "Save Expansion Pack" window.

7. Select the save destination, then click [Save].The Expansion Pack file (extension: yep) is saved to your computer.

8. Save the Expansion Pack file to the USB storage device connected to your computer.

9. Connect the USB storage device to the USB terminal of the digital keyboard, then install the Expansion Pack file.

For detailed instructions, refer to the Owners Manual of your keyboard.



Menu

[File] menu

NewCreats a new project file in the current project folder.

OpenOpens a project file.

SaveSaves the current Project with a same file name.

Save asSaves the current Project with a different file name.

Create Project folderChanges the Project folder from the current one to a different one.

Change Project folderChanges the current selected project folder to another project folder.

Import WaveLets you assign a Wave file to the desired key. This operation can be done also by dragging and dropping the Wave file to the key in the main window.



Create Expansion PackCalls up the following window and lets you create an Expansion Pack file consisting of Voices and Styles.

1. Product Name (Indication only)Indicates the product name to which the Expansion Pack file is to be installed. You can change the prod-uct in the main window.

2. TitleLets you enter the Expansion Pack name.

3. ProducerLets you enter the producer name.

4. Target CountryLets you enter the target country.

5. DateLets you enter the creation date.

6. CommentLets you enter the explanation or notes about the Expansion Pack file.

7. [Select Voice] buttonCalls up the following dialog consisting of the Drum Kit and Normal Voice pages. On this dialog, you can select the Voices which are to be included in the Expansion Pack file.

8. [Create Expansion Pack] buttonCalls up the window which lets you create the Expansion Pack file.

9. [Close] buttonCloses the Create Expansion Pack window without creating an Expansion Pack file.

ExitCloses the project window.

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[Edit] menu

UndoCancels the changes you made in your most recent editing session, and restores the data to its previous state.

Redo Redo is available only after using Undo, and lets you restore the changes you made before undoing them.

Copy/PasteThe following data of the Key Bank window (page 25) can be copied and pasted:

-Volume, Pan

-Tuning Center Key/Note, Coarse Tuning, Fine Tuning

-EG Decay Level, EG Sustain Level, EG Attack Rate, EG Decay Rate, EG Sustain Rate, EG Release Rate

-Filter Cutoff Frequency, Filter Resonance

-Velocity Sens Level, Velocity Sens Cutoff Frequency, Velocity Sens Resonance



[View] menu

VoiceOpens the window which lets you set the following parameters:

1. Voice NameLets you enter the desired Voice name.

2. Master VolumeLets you set the volume of the entire Voice.

3. MSB, LSB, and PC No. (Indication only)Indicates the MIDI message for specifying the currently edited Voice.

4. Element NameLets you enter the name for each Element.

5. Element VolumeLets you set the volume for each Element.

Voice SetLet you set the Voice Set parameters which differ depending on the target model. Note that these parameters can be confirmed only on the target keyboard after installing the Expansion Pack file.

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PC #MapCalls up the window for selecting the Voice to be edited.

1. Voice TypeLets you select the Voice type: Normal Voice or Drum Kit.

2. PC# 1-16, PC#17-32 ...Lets you select the desired PC# range.

3. Voice NameIndicates the already-created Voices which can be selected by clicking. If you want to create a new Voice from scratch, select an empty number, click [New...], then enter the Voice name. By right-clicking this area, you can execute the Cut, Copy, Paste, New, Delete, and Rename operations.

4. NewCalls up the dialog for entering the Voice name only when an empty Voice is selected.

5. DeleteLets you delete the currently selected Voice.

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Parameters of the project window

Style ListCalls up the Style List which lets you add Style files created via the separate tool to the current Project.

1. Add Calls up the window which lets you select the Style file to be added.

2. DeleteLets you delete the currently selected Style(s).

3. Move UpReverses the order of the selected Style(s) and the previous Style.

4. Move DownReverses the order of the selected Style(s) and the subsequent Style.

Expansion Pack Size MonitorIndicates the current amount of memory after creating the Expansion Pack file. Make sure to check this monitor after creating the Expansion Pack file, then add the Style file, Voices, or Wave file as desired.

Tips

Shortcut buttons for some menusSome menus also can be accessed by clicking the shortcut buttons in the main window.

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[Setting] menu

DeviceCalls up the dialog which lets you select the MIDI In and Audio Out devices.

1. MIDI InLets you select the MIDI driver via which the MIDI keyboard connected to the computer can play the Voice currently being edited.

2. Audio OutLets you select the Audio Output driver via which the Voice sound is to be output.

ProductLets you select a target model to which the created Expansion Pack is to be installed.

[Help] menu

About Expansion Voice EditorIndicates information including the version number of the Expansion Voice Editor.

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Main Window

1. ProductDetermines a target model to which the created Expansion Pack is to be installed. The memory capacity and the maximum amount of all the data will differ depending on the selected product.

2. Voice (Indication Only)Indicates the Voice type, Voice name, Bank MSB/LSB, and Program Change number.

3. ElementLets you select the maximum number of Elements (at the bottom of this area), then select the Element to be edited.

4. VelocityDetermines the Velocity value generated when clicking a note on the virtual keyboard.

5. Virtual KeyboardTo this virtual keyboard, you can assign the desired Wave files to create the Element (making up the entire Voice). Assigning the Wave file once will create a Key Bank (7). Assigning the next Wave file will create another Key Bank. Repeating this operation will create Key Banks to make up the entire Element. This section also lets you execute the following operations: - Setting the Key range (7-1) of the assigned Wave- Hearing the edited sound- Deleting the assigned Wave by right-clickingFor detailed instructions, refer to page 6 or page 9.When the Voice Type is set to Drum Kit, Wave files cannot be assigned to G5 - C6.

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6. Mute All/ Unmute AllLets you mute or unmute the sound of all the keys. If you want to edit with no sound, click Mute All.

7. All Note OFFStops the sound.

8. Key BankThis area becomes available when assigning the Wave file to any key. The key range to which the Wave is assigned is referred to as Key Bank. You can apply the following parameters to the Wave file of each Key Bank.

I. Key RangeLets you expand the key range over which the assigned Wave is to be played. This parameter can be set also by operating the virtual keyboard (5).

II. Wave File Name (Indication only)Indicates the name of the Wave file assigned to the keys.

III. Center Key/NoteDetermines the note which plays the original pitch of the assigned Wave file. When editing a Normal Voice, the pitch of the assigned Wave will match each key based on this Center Note.

IV. PanDetermines the stereo pan position of the Wave sound.

V. VolumeDetermines the output level of the Wave sound.

VI. [Detail] buttonOpens the Key Bank window which lets you edit additional detailed parameters for this Key Bank. For details, see page 25.

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Terminology

Voice, Element and Key BankPlease keep in mind the following relationship among the three basic terms:

- The entire Voice consists of one or more Elements.

- Each Element consists of one or more Key Banks. Refer to 8. Key Bank (page 23).

- Wave files are assigned to each of the Key Banks. Refer to 5. Virtual Keyboard (page 22).

Tips

Holding down the [Alt] key and pressing the [W] key calls up the Drag & Drop Wave File window. You can drag and drop the desired Wave file to the desired key from this window.

From this window, you can select the desired folder in which the Wave files are saved. Then drag and drop the desired Wave file in the folder to the desired key from the "Drag & Drop Wave File" window.

In your next editing session, you can call up the last selected folder again by holding down the [Alt] key and pressing the [W] key.



Key Bank Window

This window can be called up by clicking on [Detail] of the Key Bank section in the main window. From this window, you can set the following parameters for the Wave assigned to the current Key Bank (specified via "Element No." and "Bank No.").

1. Element (Indication only)Indicates the selected Element number and name.

2. VelocityDetermines the velocity generated when you click the note of the current Key Bank on the virtual key-board.

3. All Note Off buttonStops the sound.

4. Bank No. (Indication only)Indicates the selected key bank number.

5. High note/ Low noteEquivalent to the Key Range of the main window.

6. Wave Assign

Channel (Indication only)Indicates whether the Wave file is a stereo or mono signal.

VolumeDetermines the Volume of the Wave file. This parameter is equivalent to the Volume parameter in the main window.

PanDetermines the Pan of the Wave file. This parameter is equivalent to the Pan parameter in the main win-dow.

File name (Indication only)Indicates the name of the Wave file.

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7. Tuning

Center Key/NoteDetermines the original pitch for the Waves. This parameter is equivalent to the parameters in the main window.

CoarseDetermines the coarse tuning for the pitch of the Wave file in semitones.

FineDetermine the fine tuning for the pitch of the Wave file in cents.

8. Drum setup These parameters are available only when creating Drum Voices.

KeyDetermines the Drum key to be edited for the Alternate Group and KeyOff parameters.

Alternate GroupDetermines the Alternate Group to which the key is assigned. In a real drum kit, some drum sounds cannot physically be played simultaneously, such as open and closed hi-hats. You can prevent keys from playing back simultaneously by assigning them to the same Alternate Group.

KeyOffDetermines whether or not MIDI messages are received when the note is released.

9. Envelope

Decay LevelDetermines the level which the envelope reaches from the Attack Level after the Decay time elapses.

Attack RateDetermines how quickly the sound reaches its maximum level after the key is pressed.

Decay RateDetermines how fast the envelope falls from the Attack Level to the Decay Level.

Sustain RateDetermines how fast the envelope falls from the Decay Level to the Sustain Level.

Release RateDetermines how quickly the sound decays to silence after the key is released.

Sus LevelDetermines the level which will be maintained while a note is held.

10. FilterCutoff Frequency and Resonance can be edited.

ThroughIf this is checked, the filter setting for the Wave file is bypassed.

Cutoff FrequencyDetermines the cutoff frequency for the filter.

ResonanceDetermines the amount of resonance (harmonic emphasis) applied to the signal at the cutoff frequency.



11. Velocity Sense

LevelDetermines how the output level of the Wave file responds to velocity.

Cutoff FrequencyDetermine how the Cutoff Frequency responds to velocity, or the strength with which you play notes.

ResonanceDetermines the degree to which resonance responds to velocity, or the strength with which you play notes.

U.R.G., Digital Musical Instruments Division2011 Yamaha Corporation

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What is the Expansion Voice Editor?Setting UpCreating Normal VoicesCreating Drum VoicesAdding StylesCreating an Expansion Pack fileMenuMain WindowKey Bank Window

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