Yamaha Soft Synthesizer S-YG20 Trial Version Thank you for your interest in Yamaha products. The S-YG20 Soft Synthesizer (hereafter referred to as the S-YG20) is a software- type MIDI tone generator that uses the CPU power of a personal computer to produce sound. In the same way as an external MIDI tone generator, MIDI playback applications such as the following can be used with the S-YG20 to produce high- quality sound. - The MIDI player included with the S-YG20 - The MediaPlayer included with Windows 95(R) - Commercially available karaoke software and sequencer software Please try out the S-YG20 Trial Version and enjoy playing back various MIDI files. * This trial version can be used for 90 days after first use or until December 31. 1997, whichever comes first. * Please be aware that no user support is provided for the trial version. The S-YG20 provides 360 sounds which include 128 GM-compatible sounds, 9 drum kits + 2 SFX kits, and also reverb, covering not only the conventional GM sounds, but also sounds unique to the XG format proposed by Yamaha (some substitute sounds are included). To modify the sound quality settings, click the Yamaha SGMP Driver icon in the Control Panel to start up the setting window, and specify the output sampling rate, the stereo/mono setting, and reverb on/off. As far as the CPU loading will permit, we suggest that you listen with settings of 22 K, stereo, and reverb turned on. If this places too heavy a load on the CPU and notes are interrupted during playback, try turning off the reverb, or setting the sampling rate to 11 K. Features of the Soft Synthesizer driver - 32 note polyphonic GM-compatible tone generator (with reverb) - Yamaha IC algorithms implemented in 32-bit Pentium code - Any Windows computer with a CODEC can function as a GM tone generator - Reverb level can be set independently for each MIDI channel Soft synthesizer driver specifications Reverb functionality has been added to GM System Level 1 and priority can be placed either on sound quality or on speed. Tone generator specifications - Tone generation method: PCM / wavetable - Maximum simultaneous polyphony: 32 notes (CPU performance or other loading may cause this to be less than 32 notes.) - Number of sounds: 360 sounds + 9 drum kits + 2 SFX kits - Output waveform: stereo/mono Effect section specifications - Effect types: Reverb MIDI input driver specifications - Supported MIDI messages: GM System Level 1 * Notes will be sounded on the Soft Synthesizer with a delay of approximately 0.5 seconds after the MIDI messages are received. For this reason, a delay will occur when the S-YG20 is played by an external MIDI device (such as a MIDI keyboard). * The S-YG20 cannot be used in DOS or in a DOS box. * While the Soft Synthesizer is being used, the MIDI playback volume is controlled by the WAVE setting of the mixer. * While the Soft Synthesizer is being used, it is not possible to run two or more MIDI applications. Computer IBM-PC and AT compatible CPU Pentium(TM) / 66 MHz or better Real memory 8 MB or more (16 MB or more recommended) Sound functionality 16 bit PCM sound functionality Operating system Windows(R)95 1. Run setup.exe. 2. Then follow the directions that appear on screen to perform the installation. 3. After your computer is restarted, the S-YG20 will be available for use. * Playing back MIDI songs on the MIDI player included with the S-YG20 1. After installation, start up the MIDI player which is located in the S-YG20 folder. After the program starts up, click the [SET] button. In the tone generator setting dialog box, select [YAMAHA SGMP Driver]. Sample songs are included for your listening enjoyment. For details on operation, refer to the help file. * If you are not able to select [YAMAHA SGMP Driver] from the MIDI playback application (for example if you are using the MediaPlayer) 1. From the Control Panel, open [Multimedia]. 2. Choose [MIDI], and from the [MIDI Output] item [Individual Device], choose [YAMAHA SGMP Driver]. 3. Click the [Apply] button, and then click the [OK] button. You will need to un-install the software before installing the product version etc. Use the following procedure if you wish to delete the S-YG20 from your hard disk. 1. Click the Start button, and start up [Uninstall S-YG20] which is found in the Yamaha S-YG20 folder inside Programs (P). 2. After the program starts, follow the directions given on-screen. 3. When your computer is re-started, S-YG20 -related files will be deleted from your hard disk, and you will be able to install new drivers. Can't install - Do you have the required hardware (hard disk, memory, etc.)? - Do you have the required software (MS-DOS, Windows, etc.)? - Installation may not be possible if your hard disk has insufficient free space. Delete unneeded files to increase the amount of free space. Will not start up - Do you have the required hardware (hard disk, memory, etc.)? - Do you have the required software (MS-DOS, Windows, etc.)? - Was the program installed using the correct procedure? No sound - Check the settings within Multimedia. Is the MIDI setting set to YAMAHA SGMP Driver? - The S-YG20 cannot playback on an 8-bit sound card. - If you are using MWave, do not use this S-YG20 software. MIDI-compatible games do not produce sound - The S-YG20 cannot be used on DOS or in a DOS box. Window-compatible games which use MIDI are supported. Since the Soft Synthesizer places heavy demands on the resources of the computer, please be aware that, due to the combination of the CPU and memory in your computer, or due to other applications which are running concurrently, there may be cases in which processing cannot be performed on time, causing notes to be interrupted. XG-related information and drivers are available from the Yamaha home page: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/xg/ * Soft Synthesizer is a trademark of the Yamaha Corporation. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation, USA, both in the USA and in other countries. * Company names and product names etc. in README.TXT are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. (C) Copyright 1996-1997 YAMAHA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved