YC SynthTips: Changing the Filter Curve for the EG Filter Knob

You can choose between eight different Filter Control Curves in the YC Series. You can curves ideal for synth leads, pads or basses, or ones that add brightness for electric pianos, strings or guitars. This YC SynthTip shows two ways to change Filter Control Curves.

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Connecting CP

INTRO

Get connected in three easy steps! The CP73/88 Stage Piano’s USB TO HOST port connects MIDI and audio from the CP73/88 Stage Piano to your computer or iOS device down a single USB cable. The advantage is, audio and MIDI travel to and from your CP73/88 Stage Piano to your computer or mobile device. This allows a multitude of recording and performance possibilities with a single cable. For example:

  • Record and playback MIDI
  • Record CP73/88 Stage Piano digitally to your DAW
  • Play and monitor computer/iOS audio through the CP73/88 Stage Piano’s audio outputs

DRIVER DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION

CP73/88 Stage Piano isn’t just a great stage piano—It’s also a great MIDI controller and audio interface. Connecting CP73/88 Stage Piano to your computer or iOS device gives you knobs and switches for controlling plugins and softsynths as well as a 2×2 audio interface to record audio and MIDI, all in a single USB connection.
The Yamaha-Steinberg USB Driver lets you use audio and MIDI with your computer. Here’s where to get it and how to install:

Download links:

MAC: https://usa.yamaha.com/support/updates/yamaha_steinberg_usb_driver_for_mac.html

WIN: https://usa.yamaha.com/support/updates/yamaha_steinberg_usb_driver_for_win.html

After downloading the file, follow the included installation instructions.

HARDWARE SETUP

Connect CP73/88 Stage Piano’s USB TO HOST port to your computer’s USB port using a “type A to type B” cable.

Connect CP73/88 Stage Piano to iOS with the aforementioned USB cable and a lightning to USB or USB C to USB adapter.

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