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Hi, Using my MIDI controller (Roland A300), I am able to configure one button to increment the patch on an external synth. This is done by configuring the A300 from its software (Assign Message=Channel Message and Type=Program Change - Inc). I did the same for the program change decrement. So if I press the dec or inc buttons on the A300, the patch number is decremented or incremented on the external synth. I am not able to perform the same action from my XW-G1. For example, if the external synth current patch is 77, incrementing on my G1 that does not give 78 but rather another number according to what number I have on my G1. It appears to me that the A300 is not sending the LSB and MSB info whereas the G1 always does. Is there a way to work around this problem? Thanks

Hi, So far, I understand that my G1 can play up to 4 phrases simultaneously from Performance, Step sequencer, MF phrase 1 and phrase 2. I was wondering how to play those 4 phrases with different tones, says, Bass, Guitar, Pad and Sax. As far as I know the phrases play tone currently set on the keyboard. Is it possible to set a phrase to play only one particular zone of a performance? Thanks Phil

Hi, I triple checked that. No transposition (octave or tuning) can be seen from the panel. Attached are 5 samples that can be loaded through the data editor, if one can double-check and tell me whether the issue is reproducible. Thanks 285-BREATHY TENOR SAX 1-3.wav 285-BREATHY TENOR SAX 1-1.wav 285-BREATHY TENOR SAX 1-2.wav 285-BREATHY TENOR SAX 1-4.wav 285-BREATHY TENOR SAX 1-5.wav

HI I know this procedure. However, can one confirm that whenever samples are loaded on XW-G1, the default original Key is always F and cannot be set otherwise? If this is so, I am afraid, I am a bit in trouble since I have hundreds of samples that would need to be modified. Any feedback on question no2? Thanks a lot.

Hi XWists Having some transposing issues: I used 5 samples in C2, C3, C4, C5 and C6. The issue is that they are loaded into XW-G1 ( from with data editor) with the original Keys of F2, F3, F4, F5, F6. Can't find a way to have them on Cs. How do I change the original key to C so that they play as recorded without having to record again or modify the original samples. I have hundreds of samples! In the step sequencer, when recording the bass or solos from the keyboard or the step buttons, they sound right but during the play back, they sound higher. For instance, when I record a C, it sounds a F. This may be related to my previous issue Thanks in advance.

The attached picture from the Yamaha synth parameter manual was of enormous help in understanding that feature. In my case the keyboard drawn below was an eye opener. I found the XW manual keyfollow graph confusing because under the horizontal axis, they write Key Follow Base as though the variations on that axis was key follow bases. That axis rather represents keys movements closer or farther from the key follow base. For XW-G1 (or series), B is the key follow (KF) base E the KF value set to 64 D is either the volume (AMP), the cut-off freq (FILTER) or the pitch (OSC) Just analyzing the attached graph provides the following: The more we head toward C (higher notes) the more the effect (D) is accentuated. Same effect occurs when we play the same key increasing the KF value (E goes toward F). When KF value = 0, there is no effect except that when D is the pitch (set in OSC section), all the keys sound at the same pitch. Interestingly, when D is the pitch, KF values different from 64 results in a totally out of tune keyboard! What is the use then ? When the KF value is negative and D is the AMP, the closer to C, the weaker the volume FILTER the closer to C, the louder the sound PITCH, the keyboard is totally reversed and the closer to C, the lower the pich and the closer to A the higher the pitch. When KF=-64, the major scale from C4 is interesting I thought I would share my understanding of this feature to help newbies like me or to be corrected if need be. Thanks

Hi I knew I was very close to understanding this functionality and the quick explanations above solved the issue. I started experimenting with Brad explanations (looking for the same effects as knob twisting) in mind and noticed the changes while getting away or closer to the keyfollow base and now I could explain what I was hearing. Jokeyman, you were right about the portamento effect. Many thanks to all

Hi, I purchased XW-G1 Synth, my first synth ever, 2 months ago and I am pulling my hairs about that key follow functionality. The manuals (G1 or P1-companion) assumes the user already knows that function. I notice that changing the KeyFollow changes the amount of pitch between neighboring keys but why would one need to do that? In solo synth, I note that when I pressed the c2 and then c5, the pitch gradually raised up to c5. Is this related to keyfollow? What setting can do to remove that gradual increase of pitch like for non solo synth tones? I changed the key follow base from c4 to c2 and did not notice any difference, why is that? Totally confused with keyfollow applied to filter or amps since I played with that parameter as well as the keyfollow base, notice some changes and could not understand according to the manual what was happening. I am having hard time understanding the attach graph. May be the easiest is to refer me to a solid documentation on that issue applied to synth. A better solution might be to send me some pitch, amp and filter keyfollow settings (and base) on specific tone and explain to me the effect I am hearing Thanks in advance for your patience and happy new year to all Casians Phil C.