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The Controls &
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Owner’s Manual
instrument to the external USB storage device and load
the data from the external USB storage device to the
instrument. Save and Load operations are executed in
the File mode. (Pages 50, 56, 76)
n For details about USB, see page 20 .
5 MIDI IN/OUT/THRU connectors Page 65
MIDI IN receives MIDI messages from an external MIDI
device. Use this connector to control the synthesizer
from an external MIDI device. MIDI OUT is for
transmitting all control, performance and playback data
from the S90 ES to another MIDI device, such as an
external sequencer.
You can also play the external tone generator by using
the S90 ES and control the external MIDI device.
MIDI THRU is simply for redirecting any received MIDI
data (via MIDI IN) to connected devices, allowing
convenient chaining of additional MIDI instruments.
6 BREATH Controller jack Page 59
Connect an optional breath controller BC3 here. You can
use the Breath Controller to change the output level or
tone of the sounds according to the strength of your
breath.
7 FOOT SWITCH jacks Page 59
For connection of optional FC3, FC4 or FC5
Footswitches.
When connected to the SUSTAIN jack, the Footswitch
controls sustain.
When connected to ASSIGNABLE, it can control one of
various different assignable functions.
n The SUSTAIN jack can be used with the FC3, FC4, or FC5. The
ASSIGNABLE jack can be used with the FC4 or FC5.
8 FOOT CONTROLLER 1 and 2 jacks Page 59
An optional foot controller (FC7, etc.) can be connected
here. Each jack lets you continuously control one of
various different assignable functions — such as
volume, tone, pitch, or other aspects of the sound.
9 ASSIGNABLE OUT L and R jacks Page 63
Line level audio signals are output from this instrument
via these phone jacks (1/4" mono phone plug).
These outputs are independent of the main output (at
the L/MONO and R jacks below), and can be freely
assigned to any of the Drum Voice keys or the Parts.
This lets you route specific Voices or sounds for
processing with a favorite outboard effect unit.
The parts which can be assigned to these jacks are as
follows:
• Drum Voice key to which the drum/percussion instrument is
assigned
• Any Part of a Performance*
• Any Part of a Multi*
* Including the Audio Input Part
) OUTPUT L/MONO & R jacks Pages 9, 63
Line level audio signals are output via these phone
jacks. For monophonic output, use just the L/MONO
jack.
! PHONES jack Page 9
For connection to a pair of stereo headphones.
@ A/D INPUT jacks Page 38
External audio signals can be input via these phone
jacks (1/4" mono phone plug). Various devices such as
microphone, guitar, bass, CD player, synthesizer can be
connected to these jacks and their audio input signal
can be sounded as the AUDIO IN part of the
Performance or Multi.
For stereo signals (such as from audio equipment), use
both jacks. For mono signals (such as from a
microphone or guitar), use only the L jack.
# GAIN knob Page 38
For adjusting the input gain of the audio at the A/D
INPUT jacks (above). Depending on the connected
device (microphone, CD player, etc.), you may need to
adjust this for optimum level.
$ mLAN expansion board (mLAN16E) cover
Pages 88, 184
The mLAN expansion board (mLAN16E) sold separately
can be installed to this instrument.
With the mLAN16E board, you can conveniently and
easily hook up your S90 ES to other mLAN compatible
instruments or devices.
■ When the optional mLAN16E has been installed:
n The illustration above shows the panel of the mLAN16E expansion
board with the included sticker label affixed. Make sure to attach
this label to the mLAN16E (page 187).
1 mLAN (IEEE1394) connectors 1, 2
For connecting mLAN devices or IEEE1394-compatible
devices via IEEE1394 standard (6-pin) cables.
* The name “mLAN” and its logo (above) are trademarks.
USB
USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. It is a serial
interface for connecting a computer with peripheral devices,
and enables much faster data transfer compared to
conventional serial port connections.
mLAN
“mLAN” is a digital network designed for musical
applications. It uses and extends the industry standard IEEE
1394 high performance serial bus.
mLAN EXPANSION BOARD mLAN16E
ACTIVE
MADE IN JAPAN
IEEE1394
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