Yamaha PLG100-XG - Manual (Page 7)

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Overview of the PLG100-XG
● XG Editor for Mac (ver. 2.1)
This convenient software allows you to download voice data to your Macintosh computer and edit the
main XG parameters.
You can edit the various XG voice and effect parameters with the XG Editor, then and use them (in
either SMF or XF format) with your favorite sequencer software to change the sounds automatically
during song playback, or directly change the sounds on the XG tone generator.
The following data is included on the floppy disk:
● Demonstration Songs
These demonstration songs showcase the realistic and dynamic sounds of the PLG100-XG. To play
back the songs, you can use any compatible sequence software (such as XGworks or XGworks lite) or
a hardware sequencer (such as the Yamaha QY700). Also make sure that the instrument or tone gen-
erator with the installed PLG100-XG is properly connected to the sequencer.
Before playing the XG demonstration songs, you’ll need to make a few Port-related settings (see page
8). Also, if you are using the CS6x, CS6R, or S80, make sure to set the instrument to the Performance
mode.
• “03 blues”
By: Takeshi Fuse
This dynamic, powerful big band jazz piece showcases the highly realistic sounds and expresive potential
of the PLG100-XG. Here, pitch bend is used liberally in various phrases throughout the song to create
authentic sounding brass parts, while control change numbers 74 (Brightness) and 11 (Expression) are
applied many of the parts for a highly expressive, natural sound.
Even though the trumpet section is layered, the first trumpet stands out, and high notes are appropriately
shifted in pitch, just as would be played by real horn players. Also notice how the effects have been
applied to the sound and how they make it sound full and realistic without sacrificing the unique character
of each individual instrument.
• “Opus 7”
By: Etsuji Ogawa
As its name suggests, seven separate motifs have been combined to make up this piece. Notice how each
section concentrates on a specific genre of music and faithfully reproduces the feel and sound of the genre
with a minimum of instruments, and spotlights a wide variety of solo instruments.
• “Gale”
By: Katsumi Nagae
This techno/dance song shows what can be done with just the PLG100-XG and a little programming wiz-
ardry. Listen especially to the intricate use of dual hi hats and snare over the four-beat techno kick drum,
and check out the use of filter sweeps on the synth sounds for added dynamic effects and textures.
• “Endless Night”
By: Takashi Morio
This piece features several distinct musical sections and blends elements of funk, pop and R&B. To
strengthen the rhythm part in the middle section, overdrive (an Insertion effect) has been applied to the
drums, and the filter controls for the bass have been tweaked for added “fatness” — by increasing in the
resonance and lowering the cutoff frequency.