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[[File:Yamaha CBX-K1XG.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Photo of a CBX-K1XG running off batteries. The default instrument (#001 Grand Piano) and octave are selected.]] | [[File:Yamaha CBX-K1XG top.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Photo of a CBX-K1XG running off batteries. The default instrument (#001 Grand Piano) and octave are selected.]] | ||
The '''Yamaha CBX-K1XG''' is a MIDI controller keyboard with an integrated [[Yamaha XG]] tone generator | {{Infobox module | ||
| name = Yamaha CBX-K1XG | |||
| type = MIDI controller keyboard with integrated GM/XG sound module | |||
| manufacturer = Yamaha | |||
| releasedate = 1995 | |||
| standards = [[Yamaha XG]]<ref name="specs-page"></ref><br>[[General MIDI]]<ref name="specs-page"></ref><br>[[TG300B mode]]<ref name="specs-page"></ref><br>[[C/M mode]]<ref name="specs-page"></ref><br>[[Disk Orchestra Collection]]<ref name="specs-page"></ref> | |||
| maxpoly = 32<ref name="specs-page">Yamaha CBX-K1XG Owner's Manual, page 37.</ref> | |||
| numparts = 16<ref name="specs-page"></ref> | |||
| numpresets = 737 (total)<ref name="specs-page"></ref><br>480 (XG)<ref name="modes-page">Yamaha CBX-K1XG Owner's Manual, page 20.</ref><br>579 (TG300B)<ref name="modes-page"></ref> | |||
| drumpresets = 22 (total)<ref name="specs-page"></ref><br>11 (XG)<ref name="modes-page"></ref><br>10 (TG300B)<ref name="modes-page"></ref> | |||
| effects = Reverb, Chorus, Variation<ref name="specs-page"></ref> | |||
}} | |||
The '''Yamaha CBX-K1XG''' is a MIDI controller keyboard with an integrated [[Yamaha XG]] tone generator. Yamaha described it as a "MIDI sound keyboard". It was marketed as an "all-in one DTM [desktop music production]" solution.<ref>[https://jp.yamaha.com/products/music_production/midi_controllers/cbx-k1xg/index.html CBX-K1XG - MIDIコントローラー - 概要] (Japanese-language Yamaha marketing page)</ref> | |||
It is not to be confused with the Yamaha CBX-K1 and Yamaha CBX-K1B, which are pure MIDI controller keyboards (no tone generator). | |||
Notable features: | |||
* Tone generator based on the [[Yamaha MU50]]/[[Yamaha DB50XG]]<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-cbx-k1xg Yamaha CBX-K1XG review], Sound On Sound, Derek Johnson, May 1996.</ref> (but without the "performance mode") | |||
* 37 velocity-sensitive mini keys | |||
* Built-in stereo speakers | |||
* Can be powered by AA batteries or via [[Power supplies|12V DC input]] | |||
* Pitch bend wheel | |||
* Assignable controller wheel | |||
** Can be configured to send any Control Change, RPN or NRPN | |||
** Has extra "controller numbers" to allow easy use of common RPN, NRPN and SysEx messages used by [[Yamaha XG]] and [[Roland GS]] | |||
** Many useful controller numbers listed on the panel | |||
** Can also be configured to send Channel Pressure/Aftertouch (note: keyboard itself does not have aftertouch) | |||
* Can send and respond to XG, GM and GS ("[[TG300B mode|TG300B]]") messages | |||
* Can be switched to an MT-32 ("[[C/M mode|C/M]]") emulation mode | |||
* MIDI in and out ports | |||
* [[Serial MIDI]] port | |||
* Sustain pedal input (quarter-inch) | |||
* Audio input (passthrough) via 3.5mm input | |||
* Audio output via 3.5mm headphone output or via twin (stereo) RCA jacks | |||
Things to be aware of: | |||
* Battery life is only a few hours | |||
* Can become quite warm during use | |||
* XG effect control and other advanced features can only be controlled using an external device via SysEx | |||
* Selecting non-General MIDI instruments from the panel is annoying, you need to know their Bank Select numbers | |||
== References == | |||
<references /> | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/320475/CBXK1XGE.pdf Yamaha CBX-K1XG Owner's Manual] | * [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/320475/CBXK1XGE.pdf Yamaha CBX-K1XG Owner's Manual] | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQFkGQ5ozjo Recording of the built-in demo song] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQFkGQ5ozjo Recording of the built-in demo song] | ||
[[Category:Yamaha XG devices]] | |||
[[Category:TG300B mode devices]] | |||
[[Category:C/M mode devices]] |
Latest revision as of 00:11, 23 September 2024
Type | MIDI controller keyboard with integrated GM/XG sound module |
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Manufacturer | Yamaha |
Release date | 1995 |
Standards | Yamaha XG[1] General MIDI[1] TG300B mode[1] C/M mode[1] Disk Orchestra Collection[1] |
Parts | 16[1] |
Max polyphony | 32[1] |
Normal presets | 737 (total)[1] 480 (XG)[2] 579 (TG300B)[2] |
Drum presets | 22 (total)[1] 11 (XG)[2] 10 (TG300B)[2] |
Effects | Reverb, Chorus, Variation[1] |
The Yamaha CBX-K1XG is a MIDI controller keyboard with an integrated Yamaha XG tone generator. Yamaha described it as a "MIDI sound keyboard". It was marketed as an "all-in one DTM [desktop music production]" solution.[3]
It is not to be confused with the Yamaha CBX-K1 and Yamaha CBX-K1B, which are pure MIDI controller keyboards (no tone generator).
Notable features:
- Tone generator based on the Yamaha MU50/Yamaha DB50XG[4] (but without the "performance mode")
- 37 velocity-sensitive mini keys
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Can be powered by AA batteries or via 12V DC input
- Pitch bend wheel
- Assignable controller wheel
- Can be configured to send any Control Change, RPN or NRPN
- Has extra "controller numbers" to allow easy use of common RPN, NRPN and SysEx messages used by Yamaha XG and Roland GS
- Many useful controller numbers listed on the panel
- Can also be configured to send Channel Pressure/Aftertouch (note: keyboard itself does not have aftertouch)
- Can send and respond to XG, GM and GS ("TG300B") messages
- Can be switched to an MT-32 ("C/M") emulation mode
- MIDI in and out ports
- Serial MIDI port
- Sustain pedal input (quarter-inch)
- Audio input (passthrough) via 3.5mm input
- Audio output via 3.5mm headphone output or via twin (stereo) RCA jacks
Things to be aware of:
- Battery life is only a few hours
- Can become quite warm during use
- XG effect control and other advanced features can only be controlled using an external device via SysEx
- Selecting non-General MIDI instruments from the panel is annoying, you need to know their Bank Select numbers