Yamaha Tenori-on TNR-W Manual
Summary of Tenori-on TNR-W
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Page 2: About The Manuals
Tenori-on manual 2 about the manuals about the manuals the tenori-on is provided with the four manuals listed below. Quick guide the quick guide provides instructions on setup and basic operation that will get you started as quickly as possible. Tenori-on manual (this manual; pdf) the manual is prov...
Page 3: Contents
Contents tenori-on manual 3 contents the tenori-on is … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 layers and performance modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 layers and blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4: The Tenori-On Is …
The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 4 layers and performance modes the tenori-on is … the tenori-on is a new type of musical interface that combines control and display functions in matrix of 256 led buttons. The 16 x 16 tenori-on matrix can be operated easily and intuitively, so that anyone can beg...
Page 5: Layers And Blocks
The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 5 layers and blocks the tenori-on handles a complete set of 16 layers as a "block." you can have up to 16 blocks, each with up to 16 layers. You can switch between blocks instantaneously to create varied performances with plenty of musical interest. Parameters tha...
Page 6: Voices
The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 6 voices the various sounds that can be played by the tenori-on are called "voices." the tenori- on can use up to 256 voices, 253 of which are built in and play via the internal midi tone generator. A wide range of voices including piano, strings, drums, percussio...
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The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 7 connecting to second tenori-on or computer ❊ panning (stereo positioning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Panpot ➝ page 53 ❊ effects (reverb and chorus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Effect menu ➝ page 99 ❊ loading samples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 8 connecting to second tenori-on or computer connecting two tenori-on instruments connecting more than two tenori-on instruments power-on procedure if you have the tenori-on connected to an external sound system, it is important to turn the devices in your audio c...
Page 9: Song Recording and Playback
The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 9 song recording and playback performance operations carried out on the tenori-on can be recorded in real time and saved to an sd memory card as a song file. Song files contain all performance operations (note entry, etc.), settings (voice selection, tempo, etc.) ...
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The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 10 non-performance functions (interior and power save modes) when set to the interior mode the tenori-on will function as a clock and/or play back songs automatically. There’s also a power save mode that automatically puts the tenori- on to "sleep" if it isn’t ope...
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The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 11 non-performance functions (interior and power save modes) example: 15:39:18 (three thirty-nine pm and eighteen seconds).
Page 12: Basic Operation
The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 12 performance modes basic operation this section describes the 6 tenori-on performance modes that are assigned to the 16 layers. A thorough understanding of the modes will help you to create more interesting, unique performances. Basic operation the basic setting...
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The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 13 performance modes basic operation basic settings and editing during performance ● [clear] button press the [clear] button to clear all active notes from the layer. ● function button settings/edits basic settings and edits are made during performance using the [...
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The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 14 performance modes basic operation • menu settings/edits detailed tenori-on settings can be accessed and edited by using the jog dial to select menu items on the lcd display. File save and load operations can also be accessed this way. [reference] ❊ using the me...
Page 15: Score Mode
The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 15 performance modes score mode score mode the score mode is assigned to tenori-on layers 1 — 7. The score mode is selected by default when the power is turned on. In this mode the tenori-on interface functions like a musical "score" on which you can write the not...
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The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 16 performance modes score mode loop indicator active notes time sound/light loop indicator motion light animation high low pitch.
Page 17: Random Mode
The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 17 performance modes random mode random mode the random mode is assigned to layers 8 — 11. If you press an led button long enough to enter an active note in the random mode, the active note will play back repeatedly. If you then enter a few more active notes, the ...
Page 18: Draw Mode
The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 18 performance modes draw mode draw mode the draw mode is assigned to layers 12 and 13. In this mode you can press individual led buttons or draw lines or curves on the matrix, and those actions will be played back and repeated. You can keep adding to your "compos...
Page 19: Bounce Mode
The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 19 performance modes bounce mode bounce mode the bounce mode is assigned to layer 14. Press an led button and the light will "drop" from that button, bounce back from the bottom of the matrix, and repeat. The corresponding note will sound when the light bounces at...
Page 20: Push Mode
The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 20 performance modes push mode push mode the push mode is assigned to layer 15. In this mode if you press and hold an led button the sound of the corresponding note will begin to change gradually. The way the note changes will depend on the voice used (this featur...
Page 21: Solo Mode
The tenori-on is … tenori-on manual 21 performance modes solo mode solo mode the solo mode is assigned to layer 16. Press an led button and the corresponding note will repeat until the button is released. The leds in a column in which an led button is pressed will flash upwards. In the solo mode the...
Page 22: Parameter Settings
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 22 performance modes solo mode parameter settings the tenori-on provides the following two methods for setting parameters such as voice and tempo. ■ the function buttons ( ➝ page 23 ) the function buttons are used in conjunction with the led buttons to provide fas...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 23 setting parameters with the function buttons solo mode settings can be made by holding one of the ten function buttons located on either side of the tenori-on ([l1] — [l5], [r1] — [r5]) and operating the led buttons. When a function button is pressed the curren...
Page 25: [L2] Sound Length
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 25 setting parameters with the function buttons [l2] sound length [l2] sound length sets the note length (gate time) for all active notes in the current layer. While holding the [l2] button slide your finger horizontally over the matrix to move the lit vertical li...
Page 26: [L3] Octave
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 26 setting parameters with the function buttons [l3] octave [l3] octave sets the octave for all active notes in the current layer. While holding the [l3] button slide your finger vertically over the matrix to move the lit horizontal line to the desired octave, or ...
Page 27: [L4] Score Mode Loop Point
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 27 setting parameters with the function buttons [l4] score mode loop point [l4] score mode loop point sets the loop playback range for the current score mode layer. While holding the [l4] button slide your finger horizontally over upper half of the matrix to move ...
Page 28: [L4] Random Mode Rotation
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 28 setting parameters with the function buttons [l4] random mode rotation [l4] random mode rotation when a random mode layer is selected you can spin loop-shapes by holding the [l4] button and running a finger around the matrix in the direction and at the speed of...
Page 29: [L5] Loop Speed
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 29 setting parameters with the function buttons [l5] loop speed [l5] loop speed sets the loop playback speed (the duration of the beats). When the [l5] buttons is pressed the led button column corresponding to the current setting will light. Four settings are avai...
Page 30: [R1] Layer No.
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 30 setting parameters with the function buttons [r1] layer no. [r1] layer no. Switches to a different layer. When the [r1] button is pressed the led button row corresponding to the currently selected layer will light. The lowest row corresponds to layer 1 and the ...
Page 31: [R2] Master Tempo
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 31 setting parameters with the function buttons [r2] master tempo [r2] master tempo sets the playback tempo for all layers and all blocks. When the [r2] button is pressed the led button column corresponding to the current tempo setting will light. While holding th...
Page 32: [R3] Master Transpose
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 32 setting parameters with the function buttons [r3] master transpose [r3] master transpose adjusts the playback pitch in semitone increments for all layers and all blocks. When the [r3] button is pressed the led button row corresponding to the currently selected ...
Page 33: [R4] Volume
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 33 setting parameters with the function buttons [r4] volume [r4] volume layer volume allows the volume of each layer to be adjusted as required (layer volume common to all blocks). When the [r4] button is pressed the current volume settings for all 16 layers are d...
Page 34: [R5] Block Number
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 34 setting parameters with the function buttons [r5] block number [r5] block number switches to a different block. When the [r5] button is pressed the led button column corresponding to the currently selected bock will light. The leftmost column corresponds to blo...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 35 setting parameters with the function buttons [r5] block number using the [r5] button to copy layers by holding the [r5] button and performing the operations described below you can copy either a single layer or all layers from the current block to another block...
Page 36: Basic Operation
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 36 setting parameters with the jog dial basic operation in addition to using the function buttons described in the preceding section, parameters can be accessed by using the jog dial and menus shown on the lcd display, and edited by using the jog dial or led butto...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 37 setting parameters with the jog dial basic operation 3 rotate the jog dial to select the desired menu item, and then press the [ok] button to go to the related submenu. The play menu submenu 4 select a parameter from the submenu and press the [ok] button to go ...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 38 setting parameters with the jog dial basic operation 6 press the [ok] button to apply the edit and return to the previous menu layer. Press the [cancel] button to return to the previous menu layer without making any changes. ● if a parameter edit display includ...
Page 39: Menu Settings
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 39 setting parameters with the jog dial data storage and initialization data storage and initialization data that is erased when the power is turned off ■ all block set all active notes and settings for all layers and blocks are not retained in memory when the pow...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 40 setting parameters with the jog dial data storage and initialization parameter backup factory default layer menu instrument layer 1 save as default 01/01 layer 2 02/15 layer 3 03/01 layer 4 04/08 layer 5 05/03 layer 6 06/10 layer 7 07/10 layer 8 08/05 layer 9 0...
Page 41: Function Button Settings
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 41 setting parameters with the jog dial function button settings function button settings parameter backup factory default layer menu animation expand/shrink layer 14 save as default none type layer 15 circle size layer 15 3 → 4 → 5 expand/shrink layer 15 expand/s...
Page 42: Play Menu
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 42 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ play menu ■ play menu the play menu provides access to performance parameters that apply all layers and all blocks. The play menu submenu includes the following 8 items. Use the jog dial to highlight a submenu item, then p...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 43 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ play menu 1. Hardware volume sets the hardware volume. ■ range . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 — 127 ■ default . . . . . . . . . . . 96 ■ led buttons . . . . . . . No display [reference] ❊ layer menu/volume ( ➝ page 50 ) 2. Mast...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 44 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ play menu 3. Master scale sets the master scale for all layers and blocks. ● changes will not be applied to notes that are already playing in the push or solo modes, or currently playing notes if a long sound length has be...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 45 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ play menu 4. Master transpose sets transposition for all layers and blocks. This display also appears when the [r3] button is pressed. ● changes will not be applied to notes that are already playing in the push or solo mod...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 46 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ play menu 6. Master loop point sets the loop points (top and end) for all layers and blocks. The loop includes the top and end points. The top and end points are set via the led buttons, and the jog dial moves the entire l...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 47 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ play menu 8. Mute all sound output is muted when this function is turned on. ■ range . . . . . . . . . . . . On, off ■ default . . . . . . . . . . . Off ■ led buttons . . . . . . . No display mute ∞ off.
Page 48: Layer Menu
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 48 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ layer menu ■ layer menu the layer menu provides access to parameters that apply to individual layers. The currently selected layer will be affected by the layer menu parameters. The layer menu submenu includes the followin...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 49 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ layer menu 1. Instrument selects the voice that will be played in the current layer. This display also appears when the [r1] button is pressed. Refer to the voice list on page 119 for a complete list of voice numbers and n...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 50 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ layer menu 2. Volume sets the volume of individual layers (layer volume common to all blocks). Led button matrix display and operation are the same as for the [r4] button. The led buttons can be used to set the volume of a...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 51 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ layer menu 3. Loop speed sets the loop playback speed (the duration of the beats). This display also appears when the [l5] button is pressed. ● this setting will be changed if the master loop speed (all layers) parameter i...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 52 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ layer menu 4. Sound length sets the note length (gate time). This setting applies to all active notes in the current layer. The led buttons adjust the sound length in the increments listed below. You can also use the jog d...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 53 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ layer menu 5. Panpot sets the stereo pan position for the current layer. ■ range . . . . . . . . . . . . L64 — l01, center, r01 — r63 ■ default . . . . . . . . . . . Center (all layers) ■ led buttons . . . . . . . No displ...
Page 54: Edit Menu
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 54 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ edit menu ■ edit menu the edit menu provides access to data editing functions such as copy, clear, and reset. The edit menu submenu includes the following 6 items. Use the jog dial to highlight a submenu item, then press t...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 55 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ edit menu 1. Copy this block copy all active notes from all layers in the current block to a different block. Specify the destination block number and then press the [ok] button. Press the [cancel] button to cancel the cop...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 56 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ edit menu 3. Copy this layer copies all active notes from the current layer in the current block to a layer in a different block. This function will only work between layers that have the same performance mode. Example: yo...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 57 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ edit menu 4. Clear this layer clears all active notes from the current block and layer. This produces the same result as briefly pressing the [clear] button. Rotate the jog dial to display "ok" if it isn’t already showing,...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 58 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ edit menu 6. Reset all blocks clears all active notes and initializes all settings for all blocks and layers. Rotate the jog dial to display "ok" if it isn’t already showing, then press the [ok] button. To cancel the clear...
Page 59: Preference Menu
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 59 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ preference menu ■ preference menu the preference menu provides access to initial settings that apply to the entire instrument. The preference menu submenu includes the following 6 items. Use the jog dial to highlight a sub...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 60 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ preference menu 1. Quantize this setting applies to layer 16 (solo mode). When on the repeat timing of notes played in the solo mode is synchronized with playback timing in the score mode (layers 1 — 7). ■ range . . . . . ...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 61 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ preference menu 4. Local control determines whether tenori-on performance input (data) controls the internal midi tone generator (on) or not (off). When set to "off" no sound will be output from the tenori-on speakers or h...
Page 62: File Menu
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 62 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu ■ file menu the file menu provides access to functions that allow you to save data to an sd memory card, load sample files, and more. The file menu submenu includes the following 6 items. Use the jog dial to high...
Page 63: Handling Sd™ Memory Cards
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 63 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu handling sd™ memory cards *sd memory card is a registered trademark of the sd card association. This instrument features a built-in sd memory card slot. It lets you save original data you’ve created on the instru...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 64 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 1. Song provides access to song file operations. "song" files are files created by the tenori-on song recording function ( ➝ page 109 ). In addition to performance data (active notes and settings such as voice, t...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 65 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 6 when the song file has been loaded the display shown below will appear, and playback will begin. Press the [ok] button when you want to stop playback. ● the composer name that appears on the third line of the d...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 66 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 5 press the [ok] button to go to the file name entry display. The name of the currently selected file will be displayed, and you can enter a new file name as required. The input cursor " œ " indicates the current...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 67 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu ● delete song deletes a specified song from an sd memory card. 1 insert the sd memory card containing the file you want to delete into the tenori-on card slot. 2 use the jog dial and [ok] button to navigate to th...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 68 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 2. All blocks provides access to all blocks file operations. "all blocks" files include active notes and settings such as voice, tempo, etc., for all layers and blocks. The following 4 all blocks file functions a...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 69 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 6 when the all blocks file has been loaded the display shown in step 2 , above, will appear, and playback of the all blocks file will begin. Press the [ok] button in the status display when you want to stop playb...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 70 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu ● if a file with the same name exists on the sd memory card an overwrite confirmation display like the one shown below will appear. ● press the [ok] button if it’s ok to overwrite the file. Press the [cancel] but...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 71 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 5 press the [ok] button to go to the file name entry display. The name of the currently selected all blocks file will be displayed, and you can enter a new file name as required. File name entry procedure is desc...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 72 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 4 all blocks files on the card will appear as a list on the lcd display (with no file extension). Use the jog dial to select the file you want to delete. ● only files that are in all blocks format will be display...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 73 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 3. Current block provides access to current block file operations. "current block" files include active notes and settings such as voice, tempo, etc., for all layers in the current block. The following 4 current ...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 74 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 7 when the current block file has been loaded the display shown in step 3 , above, will appear, and playback of the current block file will begin. Press the [ok] button in the status display when you want to stop...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 75 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 5 when the file name has been entered as required use the jog dial to highlight the " § " symbol in the lower right corner of the display and press the [ok] button. The file name will be entered and the save func...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 76 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 4 current block files on the card will appear as a list on the lcd display (with no file extension). Use the jog dial to select the file you want to rename. ● only files that are in current block format will be d...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 77 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu ● delete current block deletes a specified current block file from an sd memory card. 1 insert the sd memory card containing the file you want to delete into the tenori-on card slot. 2 use the jog dial and [ok] b...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 78 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 4. Current layer provides access to current layer file operations. "current layer" files include active notes and settings such as voice, tempo, etc., for the current layer in the current block. The following 4 c...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 79 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 6 press the [ok] button to load the selected file. The display shown below will appear while the file is being loaded. Press the [ok] or [cancel] button to cancel the load operation. 7 when the current layer file...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 80 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 5 when the file name has been entered as required use the jog dial to highlight the " § " symbol in the lower right corner of the display and press the [ok] button. The file name will be entered and the save func...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 81 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 4 current layer files on the card will appear as a list on the lcd display (with no file extension). Use the jog dial to select the file you want to rename. ● only files that are in current layer format will be d...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 82 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu ● delete current layer deletes a specified current layer file from an sd memory card. 1 insert the sd memory card containing the file you want to delete into the tenori-on card slot. 2 use the jog dial and [ok] b...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 83 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 5. All settings provides access to all settings file operations. "all settings" files include all settings such as voice, tempo, etc., for all layers and blocks. Active notes are not included. The following 4 all...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 84 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 6 when the all settings file has been loaded the display shown in step 2 , above, will appear, and playback of the existing active notes will begin using the all settings data just loaded. Press the [ok] button i...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 85 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu a display like the one shown below will appear while the all settings file is being saved. You can cancel the operation by pressing the [ok] or [cancel] button. File data may be irreparably corrupted if you turn ...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 86 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 5 press the [ok] button to go to the file name entry display. The name of the currently selected all settings file will be displayed, and you can enter a new file name as required. File name entry procedure is de...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 87 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 4 all settings files on the card will appear as a list on the lcd display (with no file extension). Use the jog dial to select the file you want to delete. ● only files that are in all settings format will be dis...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 88 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 6. Samplings provides access to samplings file operations. The tenori-on provides three user voices: and audio samples can be loaded into the tenori-on and played via these voices. Audio samples can be converted ...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 89 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu ■ creating user voices (sampling files) audio files that have been recorded using a computer or downloaded from the internet must be converted to the tenori-on user voice file format ("sampling" file format with ...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 90 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 2 launch the tenori-on user voice manager software. Use the tenori-on user voice manager software included on the supplied cd- rom to convert your files to the tenori-on format and assign them to the appropriate ...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 91 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 3 load the audio files. A dialog window that allows you to select and load an audio file into the tenori-on user voice manager will appear when you click one of the [load] buttons. Select the audio file you want ...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 92 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 5 click the [exit] button to quit the software. 6 insert the sd memory card to which the file was saved in step 4 , above, into the tenori-on card slot. 7 load the file from the sd memory card into a user memory....
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 93 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu ● load samplings loads a samplings file that has been saved to an sd memory card into the tenori-on. 1 insert the sd memory card containing the file you want to load into the tenori-on card slot. 2 use the jog di...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 94 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu ● save samplings saves a samplings file currently loaded in a user memory to an sd memory card in ".Tnw" format. 1 insert an sd memory card that has sufficient free space for the file to be saved into the tenori-...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 95 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 6 when the file name has been entered as required use the jog dial to highlight the " § " symbol in the lower right corner of the display and press the [ok] button. The file name will be entered and the save func...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 96 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu 4 samplings files on the card will appear as a list on the lcd display (with no file extension). Use the jog dial to select the file you want to rename. ● only files that are in ".Tnw" format will be displayed. P...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 97 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu ● delete samplings deletes a specified samplings file from an sd memory card. 1 insert the sd memory card containing the file you want to delete into the tenori-on card slot. 2 use the jog dial and [ok] button to...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 98 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ file menu ● samplings info displays the name of the sample files currently loaded in the tenori-on user memories. 1 use the jog dial and [ok] button to navigate to the samplings function menu as follows: "main menu" ➝ "fil...
Page 99: Effect Menu
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 99 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ effect menu ■ effect menu the effect menu provides access to functions that allow you to apply reverb and chorus effects to the tenori-on voices. The effect menu submenu includes the following 4 items. Use the jog dial to ...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 100 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ effect menu 2. Reverb param adjusts the depth of the reverb effect. Higher values produce greater reverb depth. ■ range . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 — 127 ■ default . . . . . . . . . . . 40 ■ led buttons . . . . . . . No dis...
Page 101: Interior Menu
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 101 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ interior menu ■ interior menu the interior menu provides access to functions that allow you to set up the tenori-on to function as a clock or automatically play back songs (interior mode) or to "sleep" if not activated fo...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 102 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ interior menu 2. Interior type specifies the type of function that will begin operation when the interior mode is started. • song (demo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plays the pre-programmed tenori-on demo song. •...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 103 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ interior menu 4. Saver time sets the amount of time that must elapse before saver operation begins. If the tenori-on is not operated for the time specified here, the type of operation specified by the saver type item will...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 104 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ interior menu 7. Set alarm sets the time at which the alarm will sound during interior mode operation. ● if the hourly chime and alarm are set to the same time (the alarm minutes are set to "00"), only the alarm will soun...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 105 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ interior menu 9. Save as alarm saves the performance data (active notes and settings) in the current block for use as the alarm that will play during interior mode operation. ● if you use this function to change the alarm...
Page 106: System Menu
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 106 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ system menu ■ system menu the system menu provides access to functions related to basic system operation, such as factory reset, sd memory card formatting, and others. The system menu submenu includes the following 5 item...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 107 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ system menu 2. Sd format before using sd memory cards with the tenori-on, be sure to read “handling sd™ memory cards” on page 63 . Formats an sd memory card for use with the tenori-on. ● sd cards with a capacity greater t...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 108 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ system menu the name entry procedure is described in the rename song section on page 65 . ● owner names can be up to 16 characters in length. 2 when the owner name has been entered as required use the jog dial to highligh...
Page 109: Recording Menu
Parameter settings tenori-on manual 109 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ recording menu ■ recording menu this menu provides access to the tenori-on real-time recording function. Before using sd memory cards with the tenori-on, be sure to read “handling sd™ memory cards” on page 63 . 1 insert a...
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Parameter settings tenori-on manual 110 setting parameters with the jog dial ■ recording menu 5 the song file name entry display will appear. A default file name will be displayed, which you can either use as-is or replace with a different name. File name entry procedure is described in the rename s...
Page 111: Appendix
Appendix tenori-on manual 111 display message list appendix display message list power save... Power save mode in operation. Mode different. Can't copy! This message will appear if you attempt to use the copythislayer function ( ➝ page 56 ) to copy between layers that have different performance mode...
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Appendix tenori-on manual 112 display message list clear layer block[**] layer[**] all active notes have been cleared from the current layer/block. Clear all all active notes have been cleared from all layers and blocks. Song already exists! Overwrite? This display will appear when a song file with ...
Page 113: Troubleshooting
Appendix tenori-on manual 113 troubleshooting troubleshooting symptom possible cause & solution page overall clicks and pops occur occasionally. Noise can be produced by nearby electronic devices being turned on or off, electrical motors, or similar sources. Try to use an electrical output as far aw...
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Appendix tenori-on manual 114 troubleshooting symptom possible cause & solution page sd memory card can’t record or play. The sd memory card is write-protected. Set the card’s write-protect switch to the off position. Page 63 too much performance data. Performances that exceed 39kb (about 1000 opera...
Page 115: Midi Data Format
Appendix tenori-on manual 115 midi data format tenori-on midi transmit/receive event specifications tenori-on midi transmit/receive event specifications 1. Transmittable/receivable system messages the tenori-on transmits midi messages corresponding to operations performed on it, and received midi me...
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Appendix tenori-on manual 116 midi data format tenori-on midi transmit/receive event specifications data1 type [1:0] controller types stat [1:0] controller status data2 x [4:0] when type [1:0] is 00 (frame button): frame button types when type [1:0] is 01 (panel button): panel button horizontal axis...
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Appendix tenori-on manual 117 midi data format tenori-on midi transmit/receive event specifications data3 y [3:0] when type [1:0] is 01 (panel button): panel button vertical axis (0, 1, 2, … 15, from top to bottom). When type [1:0] is 00 (frame button) or 10 (dial): all 0. B7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0 0 ...
Page 118: Midi Implementation Chart
Appendix tenori-on manual 118 midi implementation chart tenori-on midi transmit/receive event specifications midi implementation chart transmitted function... Recognized remarks basic channel note number : true voice velocity after touch pitch bend control change prog change : true # system exclusiv...
Page 119: Voice List
Appendix tenori-on manual 119 voice list when you specify a program change as a number in the range of 0 — 127, specify a number that is one less than the program number listed below. Voice list category voice # displayed voice number (vertical/ horizontal) voice name msb # lsb # prog # layer 1 63 1...
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Appendix tenori-on manual 120 voice list category voice # displayed voice number (vertical/ horizontal) voice name msb # lsb # prog # layer 7 63 1 94 07/01 highkit 63 1 95 07/02 bumpkit 63 1 96 07/03 stompkit 63 1 97 07/04 bangkit 63 1 98 07/05 scrubkit 63 1 99 07/06 handkit 63 1 100 07/07 mouthkit ...
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Appendix tenori-on manual 121 voice list category voice # displayed voice number (vertical/ horizontal) voice name msb # lsb # prog # layer 13 63 2 65 13/01 children 63 2 66 13/02 aqua 63 2 67 13/03 pierrot 63 2 68 13/04 musicbox 63 2 69 13/05 fairy 63 2 70 13/06 ukulet 63 2 71 13/07 molecule 63 2 7...
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Appendix tenori-on manual 122 index a active notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 alarm on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 all block set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 all blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 all settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 animation . . . . . . . . . . ...
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