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REALTIME CONTROL
The W5/W7 has a number of controllers and control functions that can be used for realtime
performance control. Some, such as the pitch bend wheel, have a single function, while others
can be set to control a wide range of parameters as you play, including amplitude and pitch
modulation, filter modulation, effect parameters like stereo panning, and others.
Each voice has its own completely independent set of controller assignments, so any
assignments you make using the appropriate Voice Edit Mode functions will apply only to the
current voice.
● PITCH WHEEL
Rolling the pitch wheel forward will raise the pitch of notes played on the keyboard,
while rolling it backward will lower the pitch. The pitch bend wheel is automatically
self-centering so it will always return to center position (normal pitch) when released.
● MODULATION WHEEL
Rolling the modulation wheel forward will increase the depth of the type of modula-
tion set for the currently selected voice. The modulation wheel will stay wherever you
position it, so you can set it to any position that produces the desired modulation
effect and leave it. You can use the modulation wheel to control pitch, amplitude, and
frequency modulation, as well as envelope generator bias and filter cutoff frequency.
(For more information, see Voice Edit Mode, Controller function, page 123.)
● CONTINUOUS SLIDER
The continuous slider (CS) is assignable to just about any parameter, including
reverb, chorus depth or speed, filter cutoff frequency plus other parameters that
produce a useful realtime sound variation. (For more information, see Utility Mode,
Controllers function, page 147.)
● FOOT CONTROLLER
An optional Yamaha FC7 or FC9 foot controller plugged into the rear panel foot
controller jack can be assigned to control amplitude modulation, pitch modulation,
frequency modulation, envelope generator bias depth and filter cutoff frequency
depth. (For more information, see Voice Edit Mode, Controller function, page 123.)
● FOOT VOLUME
An optional Yamaha FC7 or FC9 foot controller plugged into the rear panel foot
volume jack can regulate the overall volume of the W5/W7. (For more information,
see Utility Mode, Controllers function, page 147.)
● FOOT SUSTAIN
An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 foot switch plugged into the rear panel sustain jack
can act as a sustain pedal. You can assign the expression level limit. (For more infor-
mation, see Voice Edit Mode, Controller function, page 122.)
NOTE: Changes made by the CS
while playing in the voice or song
modes are not stored by the W5/W7.