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10Multi Part Properties DialogWith any of the parts from 1 to 64 selected by clicking with the mouse (the Voice column of the part will beyellow), cli
116 KEYBOARD buttonBy clicking the keyboard buttons you can monitor the results of your editing.7 Voice Name displayThis box displays the name of the
12( To System EffectThis sets the send level for each system effect from this part. It can be adjusted by dragging the sliders for Dry,Rev Send (rever
AT (After Touch)...For setting after touch effects. “CAT” refers to channel after touch, and“PAT” refers to polyphonic after
XG Assignable SetupUp to four pairs of parameters can be set up for the assignable sliders and buttons. Select the [Assignable Setup]item on the [MIDI
System UnitThis is used for setting system parameters for the XG tone generator. By dragging the VOL (volume),TUNE,and KEY knobs and rotating them, yo
Drum UnitUsed to set parameters for Drum Setups. The parameters settings made here can be assigned to any part(that is being used as a drum part).1 SE
3 Rhythm Instrument NameThis box displays the name of the rhythm instrument that is currently selected as the target for editing.4 KeyboardClicking on
18The parameter names for the drum setup are displayed along the top row of the list. See the MIDI ParameterChange Table (DRUM SETUP) in the MIDI Data
Insertion 1 UnitUsed for setting parameters for Insertion Effect 1. The parameters set here can be assigned to any singlepart.1 Effect TypeThe current
2IntroductionThank you for purchasing this piece of Yamaha software.With XG Editor for Mac V2.0, you can use your Macintosh to edit the main XG parame
20h The Detail screen and the Quick Edit screen are linked to each other, so that settings made in either screen will bereflected immediately on the o
Insertion 2 UnitUsed for setting parameters for Insertion Effect 2.The functions and operations of the Insertion 2 Unit are the same as Insertion 1 Un
Variation DialogTwo different screens are available in the Variation dialog: a Detail screen where settings for each parameter canbe made very precise
9 RETURNRETURN sets the return level when you are using variation effects as system effects. The return level that appliesto the variation send from e
System Variation UnitWhen you use Variation Effects as System Effects, they are applied equally to all of the XG tone generatorparts (channels).n When
Reverb UnitUsed for selecting the Reverb effect type and making various parameter settings for it. Since the Reverbeffect selected here will be used a
Reverb Dialog BoxThe Reverb dialog box lets you set the parameters for each type of reverb. There are 2 ways to view/edit theparameters: a Detail scre
Chorus UnitUsed for selecting the Chorus effect type and making various parameter settings for it. Since the Choruseffect selected here will be used a
Chorus Dialog BoxThe Chorus dialog box lets you set the parameters for each type of chorus. There are 2 ways to view/edit theparameters: a “Detail” sc
29Equalizer UnitEqualizing (tone adjustment) settings that affect all of the parts of the XG tone generator are made in theEqualizer Unit. It has a gr
3About XG Editor for Mac V2.0With XG Editor for Mac (hereafter referred to as XG Editor), you can use your Macintosh to edit the mainXG parameters, re
6 GAIN knobThis is used to adjust the gain of the currently selected band frequency. As you rotate the knob by draggingit, the value will be displayed
Assigning Insertion Effects and Drum Setups to Each PartInsertion Effects and drum setups are assigned to each part as needed. The parts assigned with
Menu BarXG Editor has 7 menu bars.The most commonly-used commands are available as buttons on the XG Editor. (→P.7)n Commands/functions may sometimes
Edit MenuUse this menu when you need to input or copy data.Cut: ( X)This is used to move selected sections of displayed text or data to the clipboard.
MIDI MenuXGEditor SetupThis opens the XG Editor Setup dialog. For details, see page 5.Assignable SetupThis sets the parameters assigned to the part un
Window MenuUse this menu to open each DETAIL window.SYSTEM: ( 1)This opens the System Parameter dialog box. (→P.15)PART: ( 2)This opens the Properties
Option MenuUse this menu to make changes in the Select box or User Entry window. Read the “Select Box” section onP.42 and the “User Entry Window” sect
XGPlayerUse this to play back SMF-format song data, XF-format songs, data for karaoke and songs created withXGworks for Windows 95/98 (with the extens
Names and Functions of Features: Player PanelPlayback Control buttonsUse these when playing back songs.(Play button)...Click this
Song Select buttonClick this to open the Song Select list dialog box. (see below)Mixer buttonClick this to open the Mixer panel. (→P.40)Song Select li
4Before Using XG EditorOMS SettingsBefore you can use XG Editor, OMS has to be installed and set up.Standard setup files for various XG tone generator
Mixer panelBLOCK (Part Block selector button)Use this to choose which block of 16 Parts (out of 64 Parts) is shown.VOL. (Volume)Use this to adjust the
KeyboardThis panel is displayed when you click the Keyboard icon on the Main Panel or choose “Keyboard” fromthe Window menu.If you click a key on the
Select BoxThis can be used to store some MIDI messages. You can send the message you want by selecting theappropriate box.Select Box displayChoose “Op
User Entry WindowYou can use this to assign up to 16 different system exclusive message to the buttons on this window, andto send them. It is convenie
Receive XG BulkYou can send setup data from your XG tone generator to XG Editor as XG Bulk data. Click the Receive XGBulk button on the Main panel or
5. When you click the OK button, the dialog box will close and the Receive XG Bulk operation will becomplete.45XG Editor.qx 3/30/99 4:12 PM Page 45
About File FormatsOpening FilesYou can open files in XG Editor by choosing “Open...” from the File menu.Two kinds of files can be opened: Parameter fi
Sending Data from XG Editor to an OMS-compatible SequencerYou can add XG parameter data to song data created on other sequencers in the following ways
1-2. Using the OMS IAC DriverIf your OMS-compatible sequencer has no internal port, you can use the OMS IAC driver suppliedwith OMS.Procedure1. Choose
2. Clipboard Copy/Paste An OMS-compatible sequence software is assumed in the following example.ProcedureFirst, start up XG Editor and your OMS-compat
5• When using only an XG tone generatorChoose settings according to the number of Parts for the tone generator. The following example is foran MU128.M
TroubleshootingIf you encounter problems such as no sound output or abnormal behavior, verify the connections beforechecking the following.Can’t insta
Can’t hear the sounds in Parts 17 to 64 using the Click Monitor in the Keyboard and Voice List windows.• Open the OMS Port Setup window and verify tha
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6XG Editor Main PanelThe XG Editor features a unique interface that arranges all the parameters for your XG tone generator inan intuitive visual forma
7System and Insertion EffectsTo make the most of the XG Editor, we recommend that you understand something of the basic setup foreffects in an XG tone
8Part UnitIn the Part Unit, you can set voices, and assign Variation Unit, Insertion 1 Unit, Insertion 2 Unit or DrumUnit settings to any part. By cl
9Voice Selection with the Voice List1. From the CATEGORY 1 list on the left side, choose the category of the voice you want to use. The names ofthe in
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