Yamaha MU128 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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The MU128 — What It Is and What It Can Do
NOTE
When set to the TG300B mode, the MU128 may not be able to play TG300-specific
song data with complete accuracy. However, MIDI data designed for other computer
music tone generators is compatible with the MU128.
Play Modes and the Part Controls
Once the operating mode of the MU128 is set (Multi or Performance), there
are two main ways you can use the MU128: playing and editing. In the Play
modes, you play the Voices; in the various Edit modes, you change their
settings.
Within the Play modes are the Part controls. These let you make basic
settings for the Parts. The Single Part controls allow you to make indepen-
dent settings for each Part, while the All Part controls allow you to change
the overall settings of all Parts. (See pages 59 and 61 for more information.)
The MU128 has several different Edit modes, each with various menus and
operations:
Part Edit Mode
The Part Edit mode allows you to change certain settings for each individual
Part, such as those of the Filter, EG (Envelope Generator), and many other
settings. The internal Voices can be sounded during editing, allowing you to
hear the effects of your edits.
Utility Mode
The Utility mode lets you set functions related to the overall operation of the
MU128, such as Master Tune, display Contrast and reception of certain MIDI
messages that affect the entire instrument. Included also are miscellaneous
operations, such as sending bulk data to a data storage device, initializing of
the MU128 settings, and playing the special Demo song.