Yamaha wx7 service manual

We knew that the WX7 would need complex circuitry. The WX7 employs the same performance methods as the saxophone, meaning that we had to give the instrument an accurate sensor that would normally require a larger circuit board. To solve this problem we teamed up with Yamaha's electronic circuitry designers for a period of developmental work to miniaturize the components of the WX7 through repeated trial and error.

Circuit board design ultimately requires the art of designing electronic circuitry; mirroring the synchrony of product design throughout Yamaha. Yamaha Design Toggle navigation.

Timeless Since the WX7 is an interface for electronic instruments no vibration is needed, and the design retains only the essential nature of a wind instrument; a mouthpiece, keys to denote pitch, and a tube to support the keys — all other functions and ornamentation were removed. Reconstruction Through thorough investigations of brass and woodwind instruments designers found that techniques used to play the saxophone were not difficult to master.

Honest A "box" in the mouthpiece section that detects the strength of the player's breath. Revolutionary For the electronic instrument interface, we started from zero, beginning with the concept of the wind instrument, the most primitive interface known to man and one which is easy to play with emotion.

To apply the adjustment shims:. Reference: Owner's Manual, p. The normal playing Key of the WX7 is C. NOTE: When holding the WX7 vertically in playing position , the Dip Switches are in the 'Off' position when they are set to the left and in the 'On' position when they are set to the right.

During normal use without plugs , the WX7 behaves like a regular saxophone, meaning the air passes down the body of the instrument and out the lower Drain Hole.

There are two types of Drain Plugs that were originally included with the WX7: 1 Partially blocking the Drain Hole with a cross-shaped cross section. Partially closing the upper Drain Hole, creates a tight blowing feel, while completely closing the upper Drain Hole creates an even tighter feel, suitable for saxophone players who tend to blow with greater force. Inserting Drain Plugs. This device measures subtle variations in lip pressure and can be easily bent or damaged.

Why buy your wind controller from Patchman Music? We play wind controllers. We sell wind controllers. Table of Contents. Previous Page. Next Page. Since , Yamaha has been producing quality musical in- music devices.

It uses the standard Bohm fingering and, in struments, both acoustic and electronic. Now in its th normal operation, can be played in two octaves. Also, avoid locations where the instrument is likely to be subjected to vibration, excessive dust, cold or moisture.

All of these conditions could have a detri- mental effect on both the mechanisms and the circuitry incorporated into the WX7. Page 6 Mouthpiece detachable.

Playing strap ring Attach the playing strap to this ring to hang the WX7 Bkey from your body while playing. Pitch Bend Wheel. A key Operated by the right thumb, this allows you to bend the pitch of notes, by an amount corresponding to the Page 7: Accessories And Maintenance Keep the mouthpiece using the WX7 for long periods, remove the batteries and attached to the WX7 when not in use or when storing in the store them in the carrying case.

The mouthpiece protects the lip sensor from