Yamaha Expansion Manager - Manual (Page 11)

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Creating Your Own Original Voices
Two different types of original Voice can be created—Normal Voices and Drum Voices. A Normal
Voice comprises Common settings and a number of Elements; a Drum Voice comprises Common
settings and a number of Drum Keys. By assigning Wave files (i.e., WAV or AIFF audio data) to each
of these Elements or Drum Keys, you can create your own original Normal Voice or Drum Voice.
These new Voices are then stored as Pack content.
1.
In the Pack list on the Pack Manager window, select the Pack in which you wish to
store your new Voice.
Refer to page 5 for details on how to import Packs, or page 9 for details on how to create a new Pack.
2.
Click the Add Content button on the Pack Manager window, select one of the fol-
lowing on the menu displayed, and add content.
• Create Normal Voice: Used to assign Waves to Elements and create a new Normal Voice. The lowest available Program
Change number will be assigned to the new Voice, but you can change this later.
• Create Drum Voice: Used to assign Waves to Drum Keys and create a new Drum Voice. The lowest available Program
Change number will be assigned to the new Voice, but you can change this later.
• Import Content: Used to import existing content. When the file selection dialog is displayed, select the file you wish to
import.
The new Voice or imported content will now be added to the end of the Content list.
3.
Click the Content Edit button and select Edit Voice from the menu displayed.
A Voice Editor window similar to that shown below will now be displayed.
Tips
It can be very convenient when creating and editing Expansion Voices if you can listen to the sounds produced with
the current settings. In order to do this, devices such as an audio interface and MIDI keyboard will need to be con-
nected to the computer on which you have installed Yamaha Expansion Manager. You will also need to install driv-
ers for these devices on your computer. Please refer to the user’s manual that came with each device for instructions
on how to install its driver.
NOTE
• Refer to page 10 for details of the other items on the Content Edit menu.
• Depending on the Voice you are editing, it may not be possible to change certain parameters.
Digital instrument
Monitor Speakers Audio Interface
Computer
Audio cable
USB cable
Expansion
Manager
Drivers
USB cable