Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Owner's Manual
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. If you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25' cord (or less) is 18 AWG. [. . . ] · When using a DAW other than Cubase, you need to change the Control Template manually on the KX.
Changing the functions assigned to the CONTROL knobs
When using the VSTi compatible with VST3 in Cubase, you can change the functions assigned to the CONTROL knobs via the following operation.
1. 3.
On the computer, move the mouse cursor to the VSTi controller whose function you want to assign to one of the CONTROL knobs. On the KX, hold the Knob Functions Select button then rotate one of the CONTROL knobs to which the function of the VSTi controller selected in step 1 is assigned. The function of the VSTi controller selected in step 1 is assigned to the knob rotated in step 2.
When using the VSTi which is not compatible with VST3, you can assign the desired function to the CONTROL knobs by using the KX Editor (even though you cannot do this from the KX panel).
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Using the KX with Cubase
Controlling the Transport and Tracks
You can use the panel controls on the KX to control transport functions (such as Play, Record and Stop) within Cubase, and perform other operations, such as muting and soloing of selected tracks.
Cursor buttons
Track Control buttons
[ESC] button
[ENTER] button
Transport Control buttons
Cursor buttons These buttons function the same as the cursor keys on your computer. [ENTER] button This button functions the same as the ENTER key on your computer. [ESC] button This button functions the same as the ESC key on your computer, letting you cancel operations and close windows. Track Control buttons Select the desired track in Cubase and use these buttons to perform the desired function. [MUTE] button. . . . . . . . . . . . Switches Mute of the selected track On or Off. [SOLO] button. . . . . . . . . . . . Switches Solo of the selected track On or Off. Transport Control buttons Use these buttons to control the transport functions. [ ] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . Rewind [ ] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . Fast forward [ ] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repeat on/off [] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stop [ ] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Play [REC] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Record
NOTE
· The functions assigned to the Track Control buttons can be changed as desired. · If you are using a DAW software other than Cubase, make the appropriate setting in the DAW Select parameter (page 34).
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Basic Operation on the KX
Basic Operation on the KX
This section describes the basic operations of the KX, such as how to shift the octave range of the keyboard and use the display interface.
Display Indications
The display shows various parameters depending on your panel operation.
Arpeggio Edit display
Call up this display by pressing the [ARP EDIT] button (the lamp lights). This display lets you select the Arpeggio type and set the related parameters. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original Top display.
Lights
Top display
This display appears when turning the power ON. Parameters edited via the CONTROL knobs are shown on the display.
Control Template display
NOTE
The display illustrated below may appear when turning the power ON. This indicates that Cubase and VSTi have not been started on the computer connected to the KX via USB. If you intend to use Cubase, start Cubase then set the VSTi (the indication below disappears and the Top display shown above appears). If you intend to use a DAW other than Cubase, change the DAW Select parameter (page 37) to the appropriate setting (other than "Cubase4" or "CubaseAI").
Call up this display by pressing the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button (the lamp lights). Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original Top display.
Lights
Utility display
Operating any of the CONTROL knobs calls up the values on the display. Call up this display by pressing the [UTILITY] button (the lamp lights). Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original Top display.
Lights
NOTE
You can set the desired amount of time that the values remain in the display. For instructions, see page 36.
From these displays, you can call up the desired parameters by using the SELECT [] and [] buttons. [. . . ] 25/F. , United Plaza, 1468 Nanjing Road (West), Jingan, Shanghai, China Tel: 021-6247-2211
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