Yamaha GW50 - Manuals

iv TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS .................................................... ii HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL(READ THIS FIRST!!) ......................................... 1 THE GW50:WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO ............. 2 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS .......... 5 ASSIGNABLE...

TABLE OF CONTENTS v TABLE OF CONTENTS SONG MODE ....................................................... 79 SONG PLAY MODE(SONG PLAYBACK) ....................................... 79 Selecting and Playing Songs ......................... 79 Cursor Control in Song Mode ....................... 80 Changing...

vi TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSIGNABLE BLOCK AND PEDALSWITCH FUNCTIONS CHART .......................... 128 EFFECT PARAMETER CHART ......................... 130 FACTORY SET MEMORY EFFECTPROGRAM LIST .................................................. 132 MEMORY EFFECT PARAMETER LIST .........

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST!!) 1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST!) HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST!!) You are probably eager to try out your new GW50right away and hear what it can do, rather thanhave to read through a lot of instructions beforeyou can even get a sound ou...

2 THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO WHAT IT IS … The Effect and Backing sections are active simul-taneously; however, when making adjustments orperforming certain operations within a mode inone of the sections, gen...

4 THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO The illustration below shows how the Patternmode and Song mode are used. Pattern Mode In the Pattern mode, individual patterns are playedback and repeated. Song Mode In the Song mode, the preset patterns can be strungt...

PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 5 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS This section shows and explains all of the controls and terminals of the GW50. Sincethe explanations below are fairly brief, you should turn to the page references givenfor more information on individual buttons...

6 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 11 20 21 22 23 24 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 s ■ TOP PANEL In Memory Edit mode: For selecting which effect blocks are active in an effect program.(See page 11.) In Pattern mode: For performing various control functions, su...

PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 7 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS • With [SHIFT]: For calling up Noise Gate effect parameter. (See pages 31, 69.)This also calls up the sub parameters of theEqualizer, Chorus and Reverb/Delay effects.(See page 44.) 8 ~ # Position Control Buttons 8 ~ @ Effect Selector Button...

8 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS ! CHO/ >> (ERASE) • After pressing [SHIFT] + [SUB PARAM]: Calls up Chorus Sub parameters. • In Connect and Group functions: Selects Chorus effect block. • In Song mode: For moving to the top of the next measure. Hold down for rapid op...

PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 9 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS In Song/Pattern mode: For decreasing the value at the cursor position (for example,Tempo or Pattern). In Memory mode: For moving backward through the effect programs, one by one (when thecursor arrow is not shown in the display). In Manual ...

10 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS L C D D i s p l a y Note: Other display indications are explained later in the relevant sections of the manual. 3 1 4 2 4 ASSIGNABLE BLOCK AND PEDAL SWITCH FUNCTIONS ABOUT THE ASSIGNABLE BLOCK LED INDICATORS The following illustration show...

PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 11 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS ABOUT THE PEDAL SWITCHES The Pedal Switches have many different functions, depending on the ASSIGNABLE block settings(indicated by the LEDs in the ASSIGNABLE block) and the selected mode. The following panel illus-trations and explanations...

12 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS Decreases patternnumber by 2(every other oddnumbered pattern). Starts pattern playback. In the Pattern mode: With BACKING CONTROL selected —When pattern is stopped: When pattern is playing back: In the Pattern mode: With CHORD RECALL selec...

PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 13 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS In the Song mode (playback): With BACKING CONTROL selected —When song is stopped: When song is playing back: In the Song Realtime Recording mode: With CHORD RECALL selected — Decreases songnumber by 1. Increases songnumber by 1. Moves to p...

PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 15 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS ■ REAR PANEL 1 POWER ON/OFF Switch 2 DC IN Terminal For connection to the supplied PA-3 ACadaptor.The cable clip located next to this terminalhelps to prevent accidental unplugging of thepower supply during use. Wrap the adaptorcord firmly...

16 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 0 LCD SETTING Switch Two-position (Floor/Desktop) switch for settingthe display contrast for optimumviewing. ! FOOT SW Jack For connection of an optional footswitch(Yamaha FC5 or FC4), for controlling certainfunctions and parameters as you...

SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR GW50 19 GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) 1. First, make sure that the power switch on theGW50 is off before making ANY connec-tions. 2. Plug the DC output cable from the suppliedPA-3 adaptor into the DC IN terminal on therear panel, then plug the adaptor into a con-venient AC outle...

20 SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR GW50 GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) Example 1 — One Input Example 2 — Two Inputs Example 3 — Guitar Amp(s) and Stereo System Example 4 — Mixing Console In examples 2, 3 and 4 above, only the Backingparts (rhythm, accompaniment, etc.) are outputfrom the BACKING/MONO jack and on...

SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR GW50 21 GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) 9. While playing your guitar, slowly bring upthe volume controls to suitable levels —starting with the amp, then the guitar output. Finally, adjust the input level control on the rear panel. Increase the level slowly asyou play the guitar wh...

22 DEMO MODE — PLAYING THE DEMONSTRATION SONGS GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) The Song or Pattern Demo begins playingonce you press the appropriate button.(The [START/STOP] LED flashes.) 3. While the Song Demo or Pattern Demo isplaying back, try playing your guitar alongwith the song or pattern. You’ll noti...

DEMO MODE — PLAYING THE DEMONSTRATION SONGS 23 GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) 4. To stop the Demo, press [SET-B] (below “STOP” in the display) or [START/STOP] (or any of the mode buttons). Note: All the songs or patterns play in succession indefinitely until stopped. N o t e :W h i l e t h e D e m o m o d e...

24 EFFECT SECTION GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) EFFECT SECTION The GW50 is equipped with a comprehensive set of effects designed specifically forthe guitar player. As you’ll see below, the GW50 lets you switch these effects on andoff as needed and adjust them quickly and easily from the panel controls and ...

26 EFFECT SECTION GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) The effect section of the GW50 has threebasic modes: Manual, Memory andMemory Edit. In this section we’ll use theManual mode, since it provides aconvenient starting point for adjustingand creating effects. 1. To select the Manual mode, press [MANUAL] . 2. Mak...

EFFECT SECTION 27 GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) Notice that the red LED at the top of theblock is now off, indicating that the effect isoff. Press the CHORUS Pedal Switch againto turn the effect and the LED back on. Although we’re using the Pedal Switches toturn a single effect block on and off, it ispossi...

28 EFFECT SECTION GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) 8. Use the five switches just below the LCD(labeled CMP, DST, EQ, CHO and REV) toselect the order of the corresponding effects. Note: Compressor, Distortion and Equalizer can only be selected for the first three effects, while Chorus andReverb/Delay are alway...

EFFECT SECTION 29 GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) 3. Now, try changing the settings of the effectblocks, as you did in the Manual modeabove. 4. You can compare the sound of the newlyedited program with the sound of the originalone by pressing [EDIT/COMPARE] again. In this condition, you can hear the sound of...

30 EFFECT SECTION GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) CAUTION AVOID LOSING IMPORTANT DATA—After you’vemade some edits using the steps above, becareful NOT to press [MANUAL] or [MEMORY]unless you are absolutely sure that you want toeither recall the original program or save the newone. Be careful also to check wh...

EFFECT SECTION 31 GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) USING THE NOISE GATE TO GET A CLEAN SIGNAL Since all its effects are connected internally,the GW50 generates no noise of its own.However, since the guitar and connectingcord you use may not be as quiet as theGW50, a built-in Noise Gate has been includedto fil...

32 BACKING SECTION GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) BACKING SECTION The Backing section of the GW50 is divided into two modes:P a t t e r n a n d S o n g . PLAYING PATTERNS — PATTERN MODE The Pattern mode lets you play variousrhythm and accompaniment patterns in awide variety of styles. The patterns featuredy...

34 BACKING SECTION GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) While the pattern is playing, press PedalSwitch 2. The chord changes as soon as you press thePedal Switch, and the new chord is shown inthe display. Press the other Pedal Switches(1–4) to change to other chords. (These arethe factory-assigned chord settings ...

36 BACKING SECTION GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) PLAYING AND RECORDING SONGS — SONG MODE The Song mode has eight songs (made up ofthe patterns in the Pattern mode) for playing.You can also record your own songs in thismode, using the patterns and chords of thePattern mode. This provides a simple, yetpowerf...

38 BACKING SECTION GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) 5. The first thing to do before actually recordingis to select a pattern and a chord to start thesong with. For this example, let’s use pattern number 5,and start the song out with a C major chord.You can do this while the GW50 is still inrecord standby: Mov...

USING THE BUILT-IN TUNER 39 GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) 1. Simultaneously hold down [SHIFT] and press [TUNER] (or simultaneously press and hold don Pedal Switches 1 and 2 until the Tunermode display “ PITCH ” appears in the LCD). 2. Now, making sure that other strings do notsound, play the bottom E strin...

REFERENCE EFFECT SECTION ABOUT THE MANUAL, MEMORY ANDMEMORY EDIT MODES .................................... 43 MANUAL MODE ................................................. 44 Selecting an Effect Type ............................... 44 Turning Individual Effects On and Off ......... 44 Editing Param...

42 ABOUT THE MANUAL, MEMORY AND MEMORY EDIT MODES EFFECT SECTION ABOUT THE MANUAL, MEMORY AND MEMORY EDIT MODES

ABOUT THE MANUAL, MEMORY AND MEMORY EDIT MODES 43 EFFECT SECTION ABOUT THE MANUAL, MEMORY AND MEMORY EDIT MODES ABOUT THE MANUAL, MEMORY AND MEMORY EDIT MODES The Effect section of the GW50 is basically divided into three operating modes:Manual mode, Memory mode and Memory Edit mode. In the Manual m...

44 EFFECT SECTION MANUAL MODE MANUAL MODE Editing the Sub Parameters and Noise Gate 1. Simultaneously hold down [SHIFT] and press [SUB PARAM] . Selecting an Effect Type The Distortion, Equalizer, Chorus and Reverb/Delay effect blocks feature different effect types.Press the Type switch to step throu...

45 EFFECT SECTION MANUAL MODE For example, if you press [EQ] first, the display will prompt you to press either [CMP] or [DST] . Then, if you press [CMP] , Distortion (DST) will automatically be as-signed to the third block. Finally, determinethe order of the last two effects by pressingeither [CHO]...

47 EFFECT SECTION MANUAL MODE Setting the MINIMUM VOLUME Level(for External Foot Controller andASSIGNABLE Block Volume Control) —MIN VOL When using the connected foot controller as avolume pedal (see previous page), you can set theminimum volume for the controller from theGW50. When using the ASSIGN...

48 EFFECT SECTION MANUAL MODE HINT The main use of this function is to change volumeinstantly as you play, for example, when you needto instantly go from playing a backing, rhythmguitar part to playing a solo. Use the Minimum Volume parameter to set thelow (minimum) volume. (See page 47.) HINT For e...

50 EFFECT SECTION MANUAL MODE Note: When the settings have been saved, “COM- PLETED” is shown in the display and operationautomatically goes to the Memory mode. Data Saved to an Effect Program When you save an effect program, all the follow-ing data is saved together with it:* Effect types for each ...

51 EFFECT SECTION MEMORY MODE ❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉ ASSIGNABLE Block and PedalSwitch Functions Effect Program Selection Operation — 1. Making sure that MEMORY is selected inthe ASSIGNABLE Block (the MEMORYLED should be lit; if flashing, press theASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch once),press the desi...

52 EFFECT SECTION MEMORY MODE Note: When [MANUAL] is pressed, the bypass function is automatically selected (the MEMORY LED in the AS-SIGNABLE Block flashes). When [MEMORY] is pressed,either the bypass function (LED flashes) or the effectprogram selection function (LED is lit continuously) isautomat...

54 EFFECT SECTION MEMORY MODE Recalling the Settings of theOriginal Program(in Compare Condition) At any time during editing, you can recall thesettings of the original program. Keep in mind,however, that this permanently erases whateveredits you have made. Operation — To recall the original program...

55 EFFECT SECTION MEMORY MODE MEMORY JOB MODE 3. Select the destination program number withthe [–]/[+] buttons. 4. To copy the selected program to the destina-tion number, select “GO” (press [SET-B] ). To cancel and return to Memory mode, select“EXIT” (press [SET-A] ), or press any of the mode butto...

56 EFFECT SECTION MEMORY MODE ❈ Total effects bypass (Turning all active effectson/off) (See “Using the External Footswitch asa Total Effect Bypass Switch” below.) Operation (other than ❈ )— 1. Connect the footswitch to the FOOT SW jackon the rear panel. 2. Simultaneously hold the footswitch down an...

57 EFFECT SECTION MEMORY MODE HINT You can continue loading successivefactory effect programs by repeatingsteps #3 and #4 above as necessary. CAUTION AVOID LOSING IMPORTANT DATA—Keep inmind that this operation automatically andirretrievably erases the program you createdat the selected number. To av...

58 EFFECT SECTION EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS This section briefly explains each of the effect types and their parameters. F o r i n f o r m a t i o n o n h o w t o s e l e c t e f f e c t s a n d e d i t t h e m a i n a n ds u b p a r a m e t e r s , s e e t h e s e c t i o n s “ ...

59 EFFECT SECTION EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS HINT F o r b e s t r e s u l t s , s e t t h e D r i v eparameter to roughly 25%–60%. TONE — Range: –16 ~ +16 Determines the total quality of the distortionsound. Negative values cut the high frequenciesfor a “fatter” sound, while positive values boostthe hig...

61 EFFECT SECTION EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS Range Center Frequency Frequency High speed Pedal minimum Pedalmaximum Pedal Guitarminimum Guitarmaximum Touch Low speed FB=100% FB=0% Gain EQUALIZER OUTPUT — Range: 0 ~ 200% Determines the level of the processed sound.Settings above 100% are used for boostin...

62 EFFECT SECTION EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS EQUALIZER EQ HIGH FREQUENCY ( HIGH F ) — Range: 500 Hz ~ 12.0 kHzDetermines the cutoff frequency of the highfrequency band (as adjusted in High above). EQ OUTPUT — Range: 0 ~ 200% Determines the level of the processed sound.Settings above 100% are used for bo...

63 EFFECT SECTION EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS Note: For each of the Chorus types below, the MIX and DRY parameters should be setappropriately to avoid sudden jumps inl e v e l w h e n c h a n g i n g b e t w e e n e f f e c tp r o g r a m s , o r t o a v o i d o v e r l o a d i n gs u b s e q u e n t e f...

64 EFFECT SECTION EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS CHORUS Chorus 1, 2 (CH1, CH2) Two chorus effects are provided: Chorus 1 fea-tures both pitch and volume modulation for ananimated sound, while Chorus 2 provides a richer,more spacious effect. SPEED — Range: 0.03 ~ 6.18 Hz Determines the speed of the pitch mod...

65 EFFECT SECTION EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS LEFT DELAY FEEDBACK ( DL FB , P.L ) — Range: 0 ~ 99%Determines the amount of regeneration of theleft signal’s delayed repeats. The higher thevalue, the greater the number of repeats. Sincethe pitch shift is applied to each delayed repeat,each successive repea...

66 EFFECT SECTION EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS RIGHT DELAY TIME ( R TIME ) — Range: 0.1 ~ 12.0 msDetermines the time that the signal is delayedbefore applying the flanger to the right channel. DRY LEVEL ( DRY ) — Range: 0 ~ 100% Determines the level of the dry sound. A settingof 0% results in no direct so...

69 EFFECT SECTION EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS Parameter THRESHOLD — Range: 0 ~ 9 Determines the sensitivity of the noise gate, orhow loud an input signal is required to open thegate (letting the signal through). The higher thevalue, the louder the signal needs to be to openthe gate. For optimum operation...

BACKING SECTION PATTERN MODE PATTERN MODE 73 PATTERN MODE In the Pattern mode, you can select and play rhythm and accompanimentpatterns. There are 248 preset patterns covering a wide variety of musicalstyles, and they feature realistic drum, bass and other accompaniment sounds.Combined with the soph...

74 PATTERN MODE BACKING SECTION PATTERN MODE Note: If the cursor arrow has been moved, “MANUAL” or the current effect program name may bedisplayed instead of the pattern name andcurrent chord. (This is the Effect mode display.)To restore the Backing mode display shownabove, press [ 6 CURSOR]. (See C...

BACKING SECTION PATTERN MODE PATTERN MODE 75 Changing the Chord Type Operation — To change the chord type, simultaneously hold [CHORD] and press the Chord button correspond- ing to the desired type (written below the button).Press it repeatedly until the desired chord type isshown in the LCD. Changi...

76 PATTERN MODE BACKING SECTION PATTERN MODE M m 7 m7 M7 major minor seventh minor major seventh seventh Madd9 madd9 9 m9 M9 major minor ninth minor ninth major ninth added ninth added ninth sus4 m6 7+9 m7-11 7-9 suspended minor sixth seventh minor seventh fourth sharp ninth seventh flatted ninth fl...

78 PATTERN MODE BACKING SECTION PATTERN MODE ■ Assigning Chords to the Pedal Switches Operation — 1. Select CHORD RECALL or BACKINGCONTROL in the ASSIGNABLE block. 2. Select a chord root note, chord type and (ifdesired) a bass note by using the Chordbuttons. (Refer to the instructions in thesection ...

79 BACKING SECTION SONG MODE SONG MODE In the Song modes, you can select and play preset songs. You can also use thesequencer functions to record and create your own songs. To select the Song mode, press [SONG/PATTERN] so that the SONG LED lights. (Thecurrent song name briefly appears in the display...

80 BACKING SECTION SONG MODE When a song is playing — The cursor can only be moved between TEMPOand the Effect mode display. Note: Although you can change the displayed chord and pattern number, this has no effect on songplayback, since the GW50 returns to the origi-nally programmed chord and patter...

81 BACKING SECTION SONG MODE Note: U S I N G P O S I T I O N C O N T R O L S T O V I E W RECORDED EVENTS—When you press any of thefour main Position Controls ([ n ], [ v ], [ / ], or [ m ]), the currently active pattern number, mute status, pattern name, and chord appear in thedisplay. (If the curso...

82 BACKING SECTION SONG MODE Triggered Run Triggered Run lets you start the currently selectedsong by simply playing a note on the connectedinstrument. Operation — 1. Make sure that BACKING CONTROL hasbeen selected in the ASSIGNABLE Block. 2. Press and hold down the ASSIGNABLEBlock Pedal Switch. 3. ...

83 BACKING SECTION SONG MODE Note: ABOUT TEMPO CHANGES AND RECORDING— Tempo changes themselves cannot be recorded.H o w e v e r , t h e t e m p o o f t h e s o n g c a n b echanged manually, either during or before or af-ter recording of a song, and the last temposetting made is the one that is subs...

84 BACKING SECTION SONG MODE Then, using [ 6 CURSOR] move the cursor arrow to SONG in the display and select anempty song number with the [–]/[+] buttons for recording. (Song number 8 has beendeliberately left blank for this purpose.) If there are no empty songs, you’ll have touse the Measure Delete...

85 BACKING SECTION SONG MODE 7. Enter additional data as the song plays, asdescribed in the sections below. (Eventindicator dots in the display appear at theposition each time data is entered.) 8. Stop recording by pressing [START/STOP] . Note: Doing this exits the Realtime recording mode and automa...

86 BACKING SECTION SONG MODE REALTIME RECORDING MODE (REALTIME RECORDING) ! ❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉ ASSIGNABLE Block and PedalSwitch Functions in Song RealtimeRecording Chord Recall Backing Control cannot be selected in RealtimeRecording mode. Only Chord Recall is availablehere. When using [SHIFT] +...

87 BACKING SECTION SONG MODE HINT RECOMMENDED RECORDING ORDER—Eventhough there are no immutable rules to fol-low when recording a song, it’s generallybest to start by recording chord changesover a single basic rhythm pattern, thenadding additional events as needed. HINT ENSURING PROPER TIMING IN REA...

89 BACKING SECTION SONG MODE (For more information on recording data atthe beginning of a song, refer to step #2 onpage 84 in “REALTIME RECORDING.”) Note: SETTING BACKING MUTE STATUS—To set the Backing mute status, simultaneously hold down[SHIFT] and press the button corresponding tot h e p a r t y ...

90 BACKING SECTION SONG MODE SONG EDIT MODE (SONG EDITING) using Realtime recording to recordc h o r d a n d B a c k i n g m u t e s t a t u schanges “on the fly,” and using Steprecording to put in pattern changesand when you wish to enter eventsto specific positions in the song. 4. Also, take advan...

92 BACKING SECTION SONG MODE 3. Use the Position Controls to select the meas-ure to be marked as “B.” 4. Press [SET-B] . You can check the current measure A and Bsettings by holding down [SHIFT] . The settings also appear briefly when you setthem in steps #2 and #4 above. Note: ABOUT THE “A” AND “B”...

93 BACKING SECTION SONG MODE 3. Use the Position Controls to move to thestarting position in the song, at or beforemeasure B. 4. Press [START/STOP] to begin playback. Playback will start from the point selected,continue to measure B, go back to measureA, and repeat between A and B indefinitely. Note...

94 BACKING SECTION SONG MODE SONG JOB MODE 5. Press [START/STOP] to begin recording. Recording will start from the point selected,continue to measure B, go back to measureA, and repeat between A and B indefinitely. 6. Press [START/STOP] to stop recording. 7. To turn off the repeat function, simultan...

95 BACKING SECTION SONG MODE Notice that this operation shifts all existing meas-ures after measure B back toward the start of thesong. HINT DELETING ALL DATA OF A SINGLE SONGThe following operation can be used to delete allthe data of a song. Simply mark measure A to thestarting measure of the song...

REFERENCE OTHER FUNCTIONS (TUNER/MIDI) TUNER MODE ..................................................... 99 MIDI ...................................................................... 101 MIDI BULK TRANSMISSION MODE .......... 102 CHANGING EFFECT PROGRAMS ONTHE GW50 FROM A CONNECTEDDEVICE ..............

99 OTHER FUNCTIONS TUNER MODE TUNER MODE T h e b u i l t - i n T u n e r l e t s y o u t u n ey o u r i n s t r u m e n t s i m p l y a n d q u i c k l yw i t h o u t h a v i n g t o r e m o v e i t f r o mt h e I N P U T j a c k . Operation — 1. Simultaneously hold down [SHIFT] and press [TUNER] (o...

101 OTHER FUNCTIONS MIDI MIDI M I D I ( M u s i c a l I n s t r u m e n t D i g i t a l I n t e r f a c e ) i s a s y s t e m b u i l t i n t o m a n ye l e c t r o n i c a n d d i g i t a l m u s i c a l i n s t r u m e n t s . I t a l l o w s m a n y d i f f e r e n t d e v i c e s— not only instr...

102 OTHER FUNCTIONS MIDI MIDI BULK TRANSMISSION MODE Although the GW50 has space in memoryfor 50 effect programs and 8 songs, youmay want to free up that memory fora d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m s a n d s o n g s . A l s o , y o umay want to save the existing programsa n d s o n g s t o a n o t h...

104 OTHER FUNCTIONS MIDI CHANGING PROGRAMS ON A CONNECTED DEVICE FROM THE GW50 CHANGING PROGRAMS ON A CONNECTED DEVICEFROM THE GW50 This function lets you remotely select programson another MIDI device, such as on an externalsound module or effect unit. Applications of thiswould include automaticall...

105 OTHER FUNCTIONS MIDI TURNING INDIVIDUAL EFFECTS ON AND OFF FROM A CONNECTED DEVICE 2. Two different sets of Control Change num-bers can be used for this operation: 91 – 95,or 116 – 120. Select which set of numbersyou wish to use with the [–] / [+] buttons. Note: If you are using the Yamaha MFC06...

APPENDICES ERROR MESSAGES ............................................ 111 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 114 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... 117 INDEX ................................................................... 119

APPENDICES ERROR MESSAGES 112 ERROR MESSAGES This appears when Song recording is in standbyand some other incompatible operation (such asselecting the Bulk Dump or Tuner functions) hasbeen attempted. Exit the Song recording by press-ing [SONG/PATTERN] , and then attempt the operation again. This app...

APPENDICES TROUBLESHOOTING 114 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Even though the GW50 is exceptionally easy to use, it may occasionally notfunction as you expect it to. Note that the problems covered here are notmalfunctions of the GW50. (Also refer to the “ERROR MESSAGES” section.) PROBLEM POSSIBLE C...

SPECIFICATIONS 117 APPENDICES SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Songs 8 (7 × factory-set, 1 × blank; all user-programmable) Record Modes Realtime, Step Data Capacity 8 songs, 299 measures/song, approximately 4000chord events for all 8 songs Backing Functions Pattern/accompaniment control with Pedal Swit...

INDEX 119 APPENDICES INDEX INDEX A Accompaniment part .......................................................... 76AMD ................................................................................... 64Amp Simulator + EQ ......................................................... 63ASSIGNABLE Block...

126 JOB TABLE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION JOB TABLE JOB TABLE MANUAL mode— MANUAL • Editing main parameters—Parameter knobs• Editing sub parameters and Noise Gate— SHIFT + SUB PARAM ➔ Effect Selectior buttons • Utility functions—Effect Utility switch • CONNECT • GROUP• FOOT (Foot Controller)• MIN VOL (...

128 ASSIGNABLE BLOCK AND PEDAL SWITCH FUNCTIONS CHART SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ASSIGNABLE BLOCK AND PEDAL SWITCH FUNCTIONS CHART ASSIGNABLE BLOCK AND PEDAL SWITCH FUNCTIONS CHART This chart indicates the availability of the AS-SIGNABLE block functions for the various modesof the GW50. The shaded sec...

ASSIGNABLE BLOCK AND PEDAL SWITCH FUNCTIONS CHART 129 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ASSIGNABLE BLOCK AND PEDAL SWITCH FUNCTIONS CHART For 7, 8, 10, 28, 31 — The ASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch has nofunction. For 3, 9 — Pressing [MEMORY] calls up either BANK/NUMBER select or ON/OFF, depending onwhich was l...

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION EFFECT PARAMETER CHART 130 EFFECT PARAMETER CHART Effect Effect Type Parameter Range L Delay Time 0.1~10 ms L Delay FB 0~99% R Delay Time 0~10 ms R Delay FB 0~99% Dry 0~100% Flanger Speed 0.03~6.18Hz Feedback 0~100% Depth 0~100% Mix 0~100% L Delay Time 0.1~12 ms R Delay Time...

EFFECT PARAMETER CHART 131 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION EFFECT PARAMETER CHART Effect Effect Type Parameter Range L Delay TimeL Delay FBR Delay TimeR Delay FBDry Flanger SpeedFeedbackDepthMixL Delay TimeR Delay TimeDry Phaser SpeedFeedbackDepthMixDry Reverb/Delay Reverb TimeHighMixType Low GainDry Delay...

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FACTORY SET MEMORY EFFECT PROGRAM LIST 132 FACTORY SET MEMORY EFFECT PROGRAM LIST FACTORY SET MEMORY EFFECT PROGRAM LIST Styles Loc. Name Note Foot Controller Function 1 American Hard Rock 11 SO FAT Fat distortion for hard rock Volume 12 POPTOP Tight, bright distortion with ...

MEMORY EFFECT PARAMETER LIST 133 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION MEMORY EFFECT PARAMETER LIST ■ 15: BIGBOT on= o /off= X parameter value o comp attack 14 sense –29dB output 200% o dist4 drive 66% tone +10 output 50% o eq low +3dB l mid +5dB h mid +3dB high +4dB input 100% lo freq 125Hz lo mid freq 800Hz hi...

MANUAL EFFECT FACTORY SET PARAMETER CHART 143 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION MANUAL EFFECT FACTORY SET PARAMETER CHART MANUAL EFFECT FACTORY SET PARAMETER CHART on= ● /off= × Effect Type Parameter Value × Comp Attack * SenseOutput × Dist 1~4, Od Drive * ToneOutput × Equalizer Low Gain * Low Middle GainHig...

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PRESET PATTERN LIST 144 PRESET PATTERN LIST Note: The Drums part data is transmitted over MIDI channel 5. For a list of the specific drum andpercussion sounds used in the Drums part, see page 146. Instrument Category Pattern No. Name Type Tempo Meas Style Accomp1 (MIDI Ch. 2...

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION DRUM AND PERCUSSION SOUNDS USED FOR DRUMS PARTS 146 DRUM AND PERCUSSION SOUNDS USED FOR DRUMS PARTS DRUM AND PERCUSSION SOUNDS USED FOR DRUMS PARTS This chart lists the instrument sounds used forthe Drums parts in the Backing section, along withtheir assigned note values (gi...

FACTORY SET SONG LIST 147 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FACTORY SET SONG LIST FACTORY SET SONG LIST Song Song Beat Tempo Length Description number name (in measures) 1 BOOGIE 4/4 150 54 Two-part medley: old-style boogie and hard rock version 2 FUNK 4/4 119 20 Funk motif 3 REGGAE 4/4 78 16 Reggae motif 4 ...

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION MIDI SPECIFICATIONS 148 MIDI SPECIFICATIONS MIDI SPECIFICATIONS EFFECT AND BACKING MODES ■ Data Reception/Transmission (Received Data) sw1MIDI IN $B0 (Control change) $C0 (Program change) $F0 43 00 7A bb bb LM_ _0091MS (Manual effect bulk) $F0 43 00 7A bb bb LM_ _0091OM (Mem...

MIDI SPECIFICATIONS 149 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION MIDI SPECIFICATIONS Program Change Program change messages can be received only when theEffect section is in Memory mode and Manual mode.The program change number correspondence for receiving isthe same as that for transmission. The MIDI receive chann...

CHART OF CHORD FINGERINGS FOR GUITAR 151 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CHART OF CHORD FINGERINGS FOR GUITAR MIDI IMPLENTATION CHART — BACKING PART

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CHART OF CHORD FINGERINGS FOR GUITAR 152 CHART OF CHORD FINGERINGS FOR GUITAR MAJOR TRIAD SEVENTH MINOR SEVENTH MAJOR SEVENTH MAJOR ADDED NINTH MINOR ADDED NINTH NINTH MINOR NINTH MAJOR NINTH SUSPENDED FOURTH MINOR SIXTH SEVENTH SHARP NINTH GEC C 3 GE C C m B GEC C 7 B GE C ...

USE OF ADVANCED RECORDING TECHNIQUES – FACTORY SET SONG 1 153 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION USE OF ADVANCED RECORDING TECHNIQUES – FACTORY SET SONG 1 The drums are briefly muted here for three 16th notes, before coming in again at beat 2. USE OF ADVANCED RECORDING TECHNIQUES – FACTORY SET SONG 1 The demo...

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION USE OF ADVANCED RECORDING TECHNIQUES – FACTORY SET SONG 1 154 USE OF ADVANCED RECORDING TECHNIQUES – FACTORY SET SONG 1 Using Mute to Interrupt Sustained Sounds In a variation of the above technique, you can also use mute to break up sustained sounds in the accompaniment, su...

USE OF ADVANCED RECORDING TECHNIQUES – FACTORY SET SONG 1 155 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION USE OF ADVANCED RECORDING TECHNIQUES – FACTORY SET SONG 1 s s s s Creating a Custom Bass Line Since the GW50 allows you to enter different bass notes at each 16th note in a measure, you can create your owncustom b...

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION DEMO SONGS 1-6 – CHORD CHARTS 156 DEMO SONGS 1-6 – CHORD CHARTS DEMO SONGS 1-6 – CHORD CHARTS The following charts show the chord progressions used in the six demonstration songs.