SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT

connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described
in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.
WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on,
trip over ,or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of
an extension cord is not recommended! IF you must use an extension cord, the
minimum wire size for a 25' cord (or less ) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG
number ,the larger the current handling capacity. For longer extension cords,
consult a local electrician.
This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack,
or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe
all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of
printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the
specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones
or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause
permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high
volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing
loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage
occurs.
Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory mounting fixtures
that are either supplied with the product or as optional accessories. Some of these
items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that
benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured
BEFORE using.
Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are
recommended.

NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function
or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the
manufacturers warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please
study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally
friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods

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used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and
the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:

Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable)
is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately
five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service
representative to perform the replacement.
This product may also use household type batteries. Some of these may be
rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type
and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a
different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect
installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.

Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries
away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by
the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries
in your area for battery disposal information.

Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its
useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and
federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead,
batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact
Yamaha directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

The name plate is located on the instrument body inside the battery cover. The
name plate lists the products model number, power requirements, and other
information. The serial number is located on the instrument body inside the
battery cover. Please record the model number, serial number, and date of
purchase in the spaces provided below, and keep this manual as a permanent
record of your purchase.

Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

2.

3.

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained

in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly
approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to
use the product.
IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or
another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization
to use this product in the USA.
NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the
requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class B digital
devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable
level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic
devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not
installed and used according to the instructions found in the users
manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic
devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to
be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the
unit OFF and ON, please try to eliminate the problem by using one
of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the
interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or
fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna.
If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to
co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please
contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If
you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha
Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe
Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.
This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
Ceci ne sapplique quaux produits distribus par Yamaha Canada Musique Lte.

PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, shortcircuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify
them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should
appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.
If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden
loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke

should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only.
Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet.
Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have
accumulated on it.

CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument
or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators,
and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on
it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything
over it.
When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the
plug itself and not the cord.

Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or

heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent
the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products.

Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector.

Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the
outlet.

Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall
over.

Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical
storms.

When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do not
place vinyl or plastic objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel
or keyboard.

Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.
Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together
with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, such as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of batteries
from the same maker, since this can cause overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.

Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.

Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not
use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable
volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged.
If the instrument is not to be in use for a long time, remove the batteries from it, in
order to prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery.
Keep batteries away from children.
Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power
for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all
volume levels to minimum.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications
to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.

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Congratulations!
Your Yamaha WX5 is a state-of-the-art Wind MIDI Controller which takes wind MIDI control to
new levels of performance and playability. With precise, responsive wind and lip sensors, a choice of
single-reed or recorder type mouthpieces, and a range of fingering modes, the WX5 makes expressive
wind control more accessible than ever before. While it gives experienced wind players a new medium
and vastly expanded sonic possibilities in a familiar format, it is playable enough that beginners can
become proficient in a relatively short time. The WX5 also provides expressive control and nuances that
are simply not available with keyboards or other MIDI controllers. Although it is ideal for use with just
about any MIDI tone generator or synthesizer, combined with a state-of-the-art tone generator such as
the Yamaha VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator, the WX5 is capable of expressive depth and tonal
subtlety that rival the finest acoustic instruments.
Refer to this owners manual while becoming familiar with the many functions and features provided by the WX5, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.

Contents
The WX5 Controls & Connectors ...................................... 6

Using the Setup Button ..................................................... 20

Setting Up ............................................................................... 8

Sensitivity (Software Wind Gain) .................................. 20

Octave Transpose ......................................................... 21
Audition Function On/Off .............................................. 21

Power Supply ...................................................................... 8

AC Adaptor .....................................................................
Batteries ..........................................................................
Connecting to a Tone Generator ...................................
Connecting to a Tone Generator with a WX Connector ..
Connecting to a Standard MIDI Tone Generator .............

8
8
9
9
9

Setup Switch Settings ....................................................... 22

Wind and Lip Sensor Adjustment ................................... 25
Wind Zero & Wind Gain Ajustment ............................... 25
Lip Zero & Lip Gain Adjustment .................................... 26

Preparing to Play ................................................................ 10

10
10
10
11

Tuning .................................................................................... 27

Basic Playing Techniques ................................................. 12

MIDI System Setup Examples ........................................... 29

Turning the Power On ...................................................

Selecting a Mouthpiece ................................................
Selecting a Lip Mode: Tight Lip or Loose Lip ................
About the Wind and Lip Sensors ..................................

Fingering Modes ...........................................................

Octave Shift ..................................................................
Pitch Bend Wheel .........................................................
Key Hold .......................................................................

12
13
13
14

Program Change Control .................................................. 16

Changing Voices ...........................................................
Bank Number Transmission ..........................................
Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel ...........................
Parameter Reset ...........................................................
Mono/Poly & Portamento Switching ..............................

16
17
18
18
19

Tone Generator Setting ........................................................ 27

Maintenance ........................................................................ 28

Foot Control .................................................................. 29

Sequencer Recording & Playback ................................ 29

Troubleshooting .................................................................. 30
Index ....................................................................................... 31
WX5 Fingering .......................................................................... 32
MIDI Data Format ...................................................................... 38
WX5 Specifications .................................................................. 40
Key Operation Chart / MIDI Message Assignments ................. 41

Main WX5 Features

Realistic wind-instrument type response and playability
offers unprecedented expressive control.
A 16-key layout similar to the standard saxophone layout, and a choice of four fingering modes, make the WX5
easily accessible to most wind players. Beginners can
select the fingering mode that they find easiest to play.
With a WX5, a tone generator, and a pair of headphones,
you can play anytime, anywhere, without worrying about
disturbing neighbors.
Dedicated connector and cable provides direct connection to Yamaha WX-series tone generators such as the
VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator.
Built-in MIDI output connector means the WX5 can be
directly connected to any standard MIDI tone generator
or synthesizer without the need for an external MIDI interface.
High-resolution wind sensor achieves precise breath response for smooth, natural velocity/volume control. 5 sensitivity settings provide optimum response for all players.

Responsive lip sensor allows lip control of pitch and other

parameters when used with the reed (saxophone type)
mouthpiece.
Thumb-controlled pitch-bend wheel allows convenient
pitch bend control when either the reed (saxophone type)
or recorder type mouthpiece is used.
Octave keys allow pitch to be shifted over a 3-octave
range.
MIDI program change transmission means that voices
can be switched directly from the WX5.
Four key-hold button modes - normal, follow, portamento,
and sustain - provide a range of expressive control options.
Built-in LED display facilitates lip-zero adjustment.
Stable, precise response eliminates false triggering and
transient tones.

The illustrations in this owners manual are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from the ones on your instrument.

Packing List
After opening the WX5 package, make sure that it includes all of the items listed below.
Soft Case
Mouthpiece Cap (attached)
* Remove the mouthpiece cap before
playing the WX5.

Mouthpiece
No reed (recorder) type.

Mouthpiece (attached)
Reed (saxophone) type.

Recorder Cream

WX5

WX Cable

Owners Manual

Strap

The WX5 Controls & Connectors

1 Mouthpiece
The WX5 is supplied with two mouthpieces: a saxophone-type
mouthpiece with a reed, and a recorder-type mouthpiece with no
reed. The WX5 is initially shipped with the saxophone-type mouthpiece attached. To remove and replace the mouthpiece see the
Maintenance section on page 28.

2 LED 1 Indicators
3 LED 2 Indicators
Viewed from the key side of the instrument (as in the illustration), the LED indicator on the right shows lip sensor status, and
the LED indicator on the left shows wind sensor status. Details on
page 11.

WIND GAIN
WIND ZERO

LIP GAIN

LIP ZERO

Vel
Win
Win
LIP
LIP
LIP
LIP+

4 Keys

Trns
Fing
Fast
Hi ct
Whl

nrm fix
B/C EXP
VOL
nrm hrd
tht loos
nrm wide
P/B M/W
off
on

These are the keys used to play the WX5. The actual fingering
used will depend on the fingering type selected via the setup
switches (page 12, 30).

A
C
B
Fl
off
on
off
on
PB gen
MW filt

5 Battery Cover

Batteries can be installed or removed after removing this cover

(page 8).

9
4

6 Sensor Gain Controls

These four controls adjust the gain and zero point of the wind
and lip sensors. The upper three controls can be adjusted using a
small minus screwdriver, while the LIP ZERO control can be
adjusted using a finger. Adjustment details on page 25.

0
!

7 Setup Switches

The DIP switches below the switch cover determine many of

the WX5s basic functions - e.g. fingering, breath and lip response,
the instruments base key, and more. Details on page 22.

#
$
POWER

ON DC IN 12V

OFF

8 Octave Keys
^

&

9 Strap Ring

MIDI OUT
WX OUT

*
5

These keys allow you to shift the pitch of the instrument up or

down by one, two, or three octaves while playing. Details on page
13.

The supplied neck strap attaches to this ring. See Attaching

the Strap, below.

0 Setup Button
Used in conjunction with other WX5 control buttons, the Setup
Button allows software wind gain, octave transpose, and other settings to be changed while playing. Details on page 20.

! Thumb Hook
This hook allows the instrument to be supported by the righthand thumb while playing. See Positioning the Thumb Hook,
below.

The WX5 Controls & Connectors

@ Pitch Bend Wheel
Like the pitch bend wheel on keyboard synthesizers, the WX5
pitch bend wheel can be used to produce smooth upward or downward pitch bends. Details on page 13.

# Key Hold Button

Attaching the Strap

When using the supplied neck strap with the
WX5, attack the strap hook to the strap ring as shown
in the illustration.

The Key Hold button controls any of four assignable key hold
functions including sustain. Details on page 14.

$ Program Change Button

Used in conjunction with the instruments keys, the Program
Change button can be used to transmit MIDI program change numbers to the connected tone generator in order to change voices directly from the WX5. Details on page 16.

% Power Switch
Turns the WX5 power on or off.

^ DC IN 12V Connector
When using a Yamaha PA-3B AC Adaptor to power the WX5,
the adaptors output cable should be connected here. Details on
page 8.

& MIDI OUT Connector

When not using the WX cable (below), use this connector to
connect the WX5 to a MIDI tone generator or synthesizer via a
standard MIDI cable. Details on page 9.

* WX OUT Connector

Positioning the Thumb Hook

The thumb hook rests on the right-hand thumb
while playing, supporting and steadying the instrument. For maximum comfort and playability, the
thumb hook can be positioned as required by loosening the screw using a small plus screwdriver, as
shown in the illustration, positioning the thumb hook
as required, and then tightening the screw. Do not
use excessive force when tightening the thumb-hook
screw.

This connector allows the WX5 to be directly connected to

compatible Yamaha tone generators (such as the VL70-m) which
have a WX IN connector via the supplied WX cable. Details on
page 9.

( Cable Holder
Supports the AC adaptor output cable and the MIDI or WX
cable connected to the WX5, preventing accidental disconnection.

) Water Drain
Breath and built-up water escape from this aperture - do not
block this aperture.

Setting Up
Since the WX5 is a MIDI controller, it must be used with a MIDI tone generator to produce sound. Yamaha recommends the
VL70-m or an MU-series XG tone generator, but just about any MIDI tone generator can be used.
WX-Compatible Tone Generators
When the WX5 is connected to a WX-compatible tone generator such as the VL70-m via the supplied WX cable (the tone
generator must have a WX IN connector) power is supplied to the WX5 via the WX cable and no other power supply is required.
This means that you dont have an extra cable connected to the instrument, or the extra weight of batteries inside the instrument.
Standard MIDI Tone Generators
When using the WX5 with a standard MIDI tone generator or synthesizer, connection must be made via an optional MIDI cable
(see your music instrument dealer). In this case power must be supplied to the WX5 either from an optional Yamaha PA-3B AC
Adaptor, or a set of six SUM-4 batteries installed in the instrument. See Power Supply, below.

Power Supply
The power supply connection or battery installation described in this section is only necessary if you will be
connecting the WX5 to a standard MIDI tone generator via a MIDI cable.

AC Adaptor

Batteries

Use only a Yamaha PA-3B AC Adaptor to power the

WX5 from a household AC outlet.

Use a coin to unlock the battery cover, then remove

the cover as shown in the illustration.

Install a complete set of six new SUM-4 batteries, being sure to orient the polarity of the batteries properly
as in the illustration.

Replace and lock the battery cover.

Connect the DC output cable from the PA-3B to the

DC IN 12V connector on the WX5.

Plug the PA-3B into a convenient AC wall outlet.

POWER

ON DC IN 12V

OFF

MIDI OUT
WX OUT

DC IN 12V

Clip the AC adaptors output cable into the cable holder

on the WX5 before clipping a MIDI cable in to the
cable holder.
MIDI cable
AC adaptors cable

When the batteries are almost depleted the LED indicators will flash and the sound may become distorted
or reduced in volume. Be sure to replace the batteries
early to minimize sound quality degradation.
When an AC adaptor is plugged into the WX5 the internal batteries are automatically disconnected.

Use only a Yamaha PA-3B AC Adaptor to power the

WX5 from a household AC outlet. The use of other AC
adaptors will void the warranty, and possibly damage
the WX5.

Always replace all six batteries with new ones at the

same time. Never mix new batteries with old ones, and
dont mix different types of batteries (i.e. standard and
alkaline), or different brands of batteries.

Setting Up

Connecting to a Tone Generator

Connecting to a Tone Generator with a
WX Connector

Connecting to a Standard MIDI Tone

Generator

The Yamaha VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator was designed for optimum matching with Yamaha
WX-series Wind MIDI Controllers, and is recommended
for use with the WX5 to make the most of the WX5s
expressive capabilities.
To connect the WX5 to the VL70-m, simply connect
the supplied WX cable to the WX5s WX OUT connector, and to the WX IN connector on the VL70-m. No other
connections are required (the VL70-m supplies power to
the WX5 via the WX cable).

In addition to connecting an AC adaptor or installing

batteries as described on page 8, connect the MIDI OUT
connector of the WX5 to the MIDI IN connector of the
tone generator or synthesizer to be used via a standard
MIDI cable (sold separately).

WX5

MIDI cable
MIDI OUT

VL70-m WX IN connector
WX IN

BREATH

PHONES

POWER/VOL

VIRTUAL ACOUSTIC TONE GENERATOR

WX cable
WX OUT

WX5

PLAY EDIT

UTIL EFFECT
BC/WX
VELOCITY
TOUCH EG

MODE BREATH

MIDI/
WX

PART

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

VALUE

ALL

VOICE
VL-XG

PART

MIDI

BANK/PGM# VOL EXP PAN REV CHO VAR KEY

PUSH ON/OFF

MIDI tone generator

Before using the WX5 to control a standard MIDI tone

generator, it may be necessary to make several settings
on the tone generator side. Refer to your tone generators
owners manual for details, as well as the Tone Generator Settings section of this manual (page 27).

HOST SLECT switch MIDI

WX5 Connection
Connect the end of the WX cable with the screw
ring to the WX5. Insert the connector with the arrow on
the cable connector facing upward, then tighten the screw
ring to ensure a solid connection. Finally, clip the cable
into the cable holder for extra security.
VL70-m Connection
Align the protrusion on the VL70-m end of the cable
with the groove in the VL70-m WX IN connector, and
plug in firmly. Also be sure to set the HOST SELECT
switch on the VL70-m rear panel to MIDI, and set the
VL70-m breath mode to BC/WX (refer to the VL70-m
owners manual for details).
The WX5 can also be directly connected to the Yamaha
WT11 Wind Tone Generator via the WX cable.

Also be sure to set the SW1-1(Vel), SW1-2(Win), and

SW1-3(Win) DIP switches (page 22) as shown below to
ensure smooth breath volume and timbre control.
Switch
SW1-1(Vel)
SW1-2(Win)
SW1-3(Win)

Setting
ON
ON
OFF

In order to make the most of the WX5s expressive

capabilities, it is recommended that you use a tone
generator which is capable of receiving MIDI Breath
Controller control change data (control change number 2). Breath control is ideally suited to controlling
volume and timbre via breath pressure, as well as applying a range of other effects.
When using an XG tone generator, the tone generators
Assignable Controller parameter is set to allow reception of breath controller data, but setting the WX5s
Wind Controller to MIDI Data setup switches to Expression (page 22) can produce better results for volume control in some cases.
The WX5 can also be connected to a MIDI tone generator via the WX cable and an optional Yamaha BT7
Power Box.

Preparing to Play
Turning the Power On

Selecting a Lip Mode: Tight Lip or Loose Lip

Whether you are powering the WX5 via the WX cable

connected to a VL70-m tone generator, or via an AC adaptor or batteries, the WX5 power is switched on by sliding
the POWER switch to the ON position. Turn the power
off by sliding the POWER switch to the OFF position.

The WX5 has two basic playing modes: Tight Lip

and Loose Lip, described below. Select the mode which
best suits your playing style.
The Tight Lip or Loose Lip mode is set via the setup
switches, as described on page 22.
The WX5 is initially shipped with the Tight Lip mode
selected.

POWER

ON DC IN 12V

OFF

MIDI OUT
WX OUT

Depending on the setup switch settings (page 10) and

sensor adjustment (page 25), the LED indicators may
not light when the power is turned on.

Selecting a Mouthpiece
The WX5 is supplied with two different mouthpieces. Select the type that best suits your playing style
and/or the type of music you intend to play.

Tight Lip
The tight lip mode, which is the way most acoustic singlereed instruments are played, simply means that a certain
amount of bite (lip pressure) is applied to the reed when
playing at normal pitch. Increased pressure on the reed
raises pitch, and decreased pressure on the reed (and/or
moving the bite towards the tip of the mouthpiece) lowers pitch. The Tight Lip mode means that accurate pitch
must be determined by the players ear, but is probably
the best choice for players who have experience with
single-reed instruments.
Bend Down

Normal Pitch

Bend Up

When changing mouthpieces, be careful not to bend

or otherwise damage the cantilever inside the mouthpiece cavity.

Reed Mouthpiece (Saxophone Type)

This mouthpiece features a reed which can be used to
control pitch according to your bite. This mouthpiece
provides playability and expressive control essentially
equivalent to a saxophone or clarinet.

Reedless Mouthpiece (Recorder Type)

This mouthpiece has no reed and thus does not allow lip
control. Playing the reedless mouthpiece is similar to playing a recorder.
When using the reedless mouthpiece, set the lip mode to
Loose Lip via the setup switches, as described on page 22.

The WX5 is initially shipped with the Reed Mouthpiece

attached.

10

Downward Pitch Bend

Upward Pitch Bend

The lip range (the amount of variation caused by a

given change in lip- pressure), and the type of effect
produced by lip pressure (pitch or modulation) can be
adjusted via the Lip Range and Lip Data setup
switches, as described on page 22, 23.

Preparing to Play
Loose Lip

LED1 (Lip Sensor Data)

In the loose lip mode no pressure (or very slight pressure)

is applied to the reed when playing normally. Pressure
applied to the reed causes an increase in pitch. Thus, in
the loose lip mode only upward pitch bend can be applied, but the amount of upward pitch bend that can be
applied is greater than that available in the tight lip mode.

LED 1 responds as follows in the Tight Lip mode, and

with the initially factory settings:

Normal Pitch

Bend Up

LED On
LED Off
LED On

In the Loose Lip mode LED 1 responds as follows:

LED Off
LED On

Upward Pitch Bend

Always select the Loose Lip mode when using the

reedless mouthpiece.
The lip range (the amount of variation caused by a
given change in lip- pressure), and the type of effect
produced by lip pressure (pitch or modulation) can be
adjusted via the Lip Range and Lip Data setup
switches, as described on page 22,23.

The WX5 has two sensors - wind and lip - which may
have to be adjusted for optimum playability (page 25).
When the WX5 is initially shipped, the Tight Lip mode
is selected, and both sensors are adjusted for average playing conditions.

: Reed completely open (pitch bend data 0).

: Reed closed (bend up).

When flute fingering is selected (page 12), LED 1 responds as follows (in this mode the Tight/Loose Lip setting is ignored):
LED Off
LED On

: Reed completely open (pitch as fingered).

: Reed closed (pitch one octave above fingered
pitch).

LED 2 (Wind Sensor Data)

LED On

About the Wind and Lip Sensors

: Reed open (bend down).

: Reed at center (no bend).
: Reed closed (bend up).

LED Off

: Breath applied (sound will be produced if the

WX5 is connected to a tone generator).
: No breath pressure (no sound will be produced
by the tone generator connected to the WX5)
Both LED indicators will flash when the batteries (if
used) are almost depleted. If this happens, replace all
six batteries with new ones as soon as possible.

The LED Indicators

The WX5 has two LED indicators which indicate the status of the wind and lip sensors. Viewing the instrument
from the front (the key side) the indicator on the right is
LED 1, and the indicator on the left is LED 2.

LED 2

LED 1

About Tonguing
Tonguing is a technique which is used to add attack to
notes, and to rapidly repeat notes. Rather than simply blowing into the mouthpiece, the tip of the tongue is used as if
saying tu at the beginning of a note. A little practice is
required, but the extra expressive capability is well worth
the effort. Refer to a recorder or flute or saxophone method
book for details on tonguing technique.
All other playing techniques which can be used with the
WX5 -breath and lip control - are essentially the same as
those used with acoustic wind instruments, so referring to
appropriate wind instrument method books can be of great
value.

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Fingering Modes
The WX5 offers a choice of four fingering modes. Refer to the explanations of each mode, below, and the fingering charts on page 32, to determine which fingering
mode is best for you.
*
*

The fingering mode is set via the setup switches, as described on page 23.
The WX5 is initially shipped with the Saxophone(a) fingering mode selected.

Saxophone(a)

WIND GAIN
WIND ZERO
LIP GAIN

Basically the same as saxophone fingering, except that

the fingering remains the same in all octaves (you only
need to use the octave keys to change octaves), and thus
is easy to learn.

LIP ZERO

Vel
Win
Win
LIP
LIP
LIP
LIP+

High D# Key
High D Key
B
A#

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[Up 2] Octave key

[Up 1] Octave key

This mode is similar to Saxophone(a), but with additional

trill key functions to facilitate rapid passages. This mode
is ideal for players who are experienced with the WX11.

Saxophone(c)

[Down 1] Octave key

[Down 2] Octave key

A variation of the Saxophone(a) fingering mode, this

mode allows saxophone-type alternate fingerings. Although alternate fingerings produce the same note, they
produce slight variations in pitch and timbre which can
be used for musical effect. The Saxophone(c) fingering
mode simulates these effects.

A
G

Saxophone(b)

Playing Keys

G#
LOW B
Setup Button
Whole-tone Trill
Semitone Trill

When using the Saxophone(c) mode, set the tone generator pitch bend range to 2 (200 cents).

Flute

Pitch Bend Wheel

E
F#
D
D#
C
POWER

ON DC IN 12V

OFF

Similar to flute fingering, this mode is ideal for players

who are familiar with flute fingering. Rather than continuous pitch bend in response to lip pressure, the pitch
jumps up one octave when lip pressure is applied. The
Lip Mode setting (page 11) is ignored when Flute fingering is selected.

MIDI OUT
WX OUT

The Whole-tone and Semitone Trill Keys

Pressing the whole-tone trill key raises the pitch a whole
tone above the current fingering.
Pressing the semitone trill key raises the pitch a semitone
above the current fingering.

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Changing the Pitch Bend Wheel Function

Octave Shift
The octave keys can be used to shift the pitch up or
down by one, two, or three octaves while playing, as follows:
[Up 2] Octave Key

3 octaves up

[Up 1] + [Up 2] Octave Keys

2 octaves up

[Up 1] Octave Key

1 octave up

[Down 1] Octave Key

1 octave down

[Down 1] + [Down 2] Octave Keys

2 octaves down

[Down 2] Octave Key

3 octaves down

The function of the pitch bend in the upward and downward directions (i.e. the MIDI data it generates when
rolled upward or downward) can be changed by using
the Setup and Octave buttons while the pitch bend wheel
is rolled all the way up or down, as listed below:
Pitch bend wheel + Setup Button + Octave Key
Win
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LIP
LIP
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Octave key
[Up 2], [Up 1],
[Down 1], [Down 2]

Pitch Bend Wheel

The WX5 pitch bend wheel makes it possible to produce smooth upward and downward bends over a greater
range than is possible via lip control. Rolling the wheel
upward (towards the mouthpiece end of the instrument)
produces an upward pitch bend, and rolling the wheel
downward produces a downward pitch bend.

Pitch Bend Wheel + Setup Button + [Up 2] Octave Key

Pitch bend up data
Pitch bend down data

Pitch Bend Wheel + Setup Button + [Up 1] Octave Key

Modulation wheel data

Bend Up

Pitch bend down data

Pitch Bend Wheel + Setup Button + [Down 1] Octave Key

Control change #16 (0 127) data
Control change #17 (0 127) data
Bend Down

Pitch Bend Wheel + Setup Button + [Down 2] Octave Key

Using the neck strap and thumb hook provides maximum instrument stability, making it easier to produce
accurate pitch bends using the pitch bend wheel.
Set the required pitch bend range via the corresponding parameter on your tone generator.
Dont turn the WX5 power on while moving the pitch
bend wheel. Doing so will cause the center wheel position to shift, thereby causing the instrument to play
out of tune.
Be careful not to accidentally press the Key Hold button while operating the Pitch Bend Wheel.

Brightness up (control change #74) data

Brightness down (control change #74) data

When brightness control is selected, the wheel transmits control change #74 value 64 at its center position, value 127 in the maximum upward position, and
value 0 in the maximum downward position.
According to GM (General MIDI) specifications, control change numbers #16 and #17 are non-reserved
and available for general use. If your tone generator
allows parameters to be assigned to MIDI control numbers, you can use the pitch bend wheel to control any
available parameter. With the VL70-m, for example,
you might want to assign the scream, growl, or other
expressive parameters to control change numbers #16
and #17, so that they can be controlled via the WX5
pitch control wheel.

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Basic Playing Techniques

Key Hold
The Key Hold function can be used to hold a specified note while playing other notes, thus allowing more
than one note to be played at the same time. You actually
have a choice of four different Key Hold functions - Normal Hold, Follow Hold, Sustain, and Portamento - selected by holding the Key Hold button and pressing one
of the Octave keys.
When using a monophonic tone generator such as the
VL70-m, the Normal Hold and Follow Hold functions
cannot be used.
WIND GAIN

Normal Hold

WIND ZERO
LIP GAIN

Select the Normal Hold mode by pressing the [Down 1]

Octave key while holding the Key Hold button.
Normal Hold allows a specified note to be held while other
notes are played.

LIP ZERO

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[Up 2] Octave key

[Up 1] Octave key

Applying Normal Hold

[Down 1] Octave key
[Down 2] Octave key

Play a note on the WX5.

While playing the note, rapidly press and release the

Key Hold button. The note will be held.

Any subsequently played notes will sound simultaneously with the held note.

Changing the Held Note

Key Hold button

Play a different note than the held note.

While playing the new note, rapidly press and release

the Key Hold button. The note will be held in place of
the previous held note.

Any subsequently played notes will sound simultaneously with the held note.

POWER

ON DC IN 12V

OFF

MIDI OUT
WX OUT

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Basic Playing Techniques

Press the Key Hold button while no note is being
played to disengage the Key Hold function.
In the Normal Hold mode, no key off message is transmitted to the tone generator when breath pressure is
stopped. Rather, the sound is stopped because the wind
sensor produces a volume value of 0. Depending on
the settings of your tone generator, the held note may
continue to sound even when breath pressure to the WX5
is stopped. This will depend on whether or not your tone
generator is receiving the MIDI data generated by the
WX5 wind sensor. For example, if the WX5 is transmitting wind sensor data as MIDI breath controller data (control change #02, the factory preset default) and your tone
generator is not set up to receive this type of data, the
sound will continue even when breath pressure is stopped.
In such a case setting the WX5 to transmit wind sensor
data as system expression or volume data may solve the
problem (page 22).
The Normal Hold mode is automatically selected
whenever the WX5 power switch is turned on.

Follow Hold
Select the Follow Hold mode by pressing the [Down 2]
Octave key while holding the Key Hold button.
In the Follow Hold mode whenever a note is played a
second note will sound at a specified interval from the
fingered note. Volume, timbre, pitch bend and other variations will apply to both notes simultaneously.

Applying Follow Hold

Play a note on the WX5.

While playing the note, rapidly press and release the

Key Hold button.

The next note played will determine the interval to be

maintained by the Follow Hold function. Both the second note and the note played during steps 1 and 2,
above, will sound simultaneously. Any subsequently
played notes will sound simultaneously with a second
note at the specified interval.

Changing the Held Interval

Play a note (a second note will sound at the specified

interval).

Rapidly press and release the Key Hold button. The

second note will stop playing and only the fingered
note will sound.

Play a different note to determine the interval to be

maintained. Both the second note and the note played
during steps 1 and 2, above, will sound simultaneously.
Any subsequently played notes will sound simultaneously with a second note at the specified interval.
Press the Key Hold button while no note is being
played to disengage the Key Hold function.

Sustain
Select the Sustain mode by pressing the [Up 2] Octave
key while holding the Key Hold button.
In this mode pressing the Key Hold button will cause a
MIDI sustain message (control change #64) to be transmitted, alternately turning sustain on and off (sustain
on will be transmitted the first time the Key Hold button
is pressed after this mode is engaged).

Portamento
Select the Portamento mode by pressing the [Up 1] Octave key while holding the Key Hold button.
In this mode pressing the Key Hold button will cause a
MIDI portamento message (control change #65) to be
transmitted, alternately turning portamento on and off
(portamento on will be transmitted the first time the
Key Hold button is pressed after this mode is engaged).
Portamento produces a glide effect between notes
played.
When using the WX5 to transmit portamento data,
make sure your tone generator is set up to receive
MIDI portamento data. Refer to your tone generators
owners manual for details.

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Program Change Control

By using the playing keys and octave keys in conjunction with the Program Change button, it is possible to
change voices and other MIDI functions on your tone generator directly from the WX5.
Refer to your tone generators owners manual for details on the pertinent MIDI settings and functions.

Changing Voices
Program Change Increment & Decrement
The voice number currently selected on your tone generator can be increment or decremented by using the WX5
high keys while pressing the Program Change button.

WIND GAIN

Program Change Button + High D Key

Increments the current voice number by one. Hold the
key to increment continuously.

WIND ZERO
LIP GAIN
LIP ZERO

Vel
Win
Win
LIP
LIP
LIP
LIP+

High Keys
High D# Key
High D Key

1
2
3

4
5
6

7
8

Increment/
Decrement MIDI
Program Change
Number

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B
A#
A
G

Playing Keys

# Key
Program Change Button + High D#
Decrements the current voice number by one. Hold the
key to decrement continuously.

Direct Program Change

Number Entry

G#
LOW B

Whole-tone Trill
Semitone Trill

E
F#
D

This method cannot be used to change the bank select number. To change the bank number see page
17.

Program
Change Button

D#
C
POWER

ON DC IN 12V

OFF

MIDI OUT
WX OUT

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Program Change Control

Direct Program Change Entry
Specific program change numbers can be directly transmitted from the WX5 by using the playing keys (numbers 1 through 0 are assigned to the keys - see illustration
above) while pressing the Program Change button.
1-digit Example: Program Change Number 003
Press the A key (number 3) while holding the Program
Change button. Program change number 003 will actually be transmitted when the Program Change key is released.

A#

A
G

This method cannot be used to change the bank select number. The specified voice number within the
current bank will be selected. To change the bank number see Bank Number Transmission, below.

B
A#
A

An alternative method is to enter all three digits of the

number in sequence - [0][0][3]. In this case the program
change number will actually be transmitted as soon as
the last digit is entered.
2-digit Example: Program Change Number 012
Press the B key (number 1) and then the A# key (number
2) while holding the Program Change button. Program
change number 012 will actually be transmitted when the
Program Change key is released.

Bank Number Transmission

By specifying bank MSB (Most Significant Bits) and
LSB (Least Significant Bits) numbers before transmitting a program change number, it is possible to change
banks and voices at the same time.
Enter the 3-digit bank select MSB number while holding the Program Change button and the D# key, then enter the 3-digit bank select LSB number while holding the
Program Change button and the C key.
Bank Select MSB

D#
B

A#

Playing Key

Bank Select LSB

An alternative method is to enter all three digits of the
number in sequence - [0][1][2]. In this case the program
change number will actually be transmitted as soon as
the last digit is entered.
3-digit Example: Program Change Number 124
Press the B key (number 1), the A# key (number 2), and
then the G key (number 4) while holding the Program
Change button. Program change number 124 will actually be transmitted as soon as the last digit is entered.

D#
C

Playing Key

The specified bank select MSB and LSB numbers will

not be transmitted until the next program change number is transmitted, as described in the preceding section.

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Program Change Control

Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel
The WX5 MIDI transmit channel can be changed by
pressing the appropriately numbered playing key (see the
channel number assignment illustration to the left) while
holding the Program Change button and the Key Hold
button.

Playing Keys

WIND GAIN
WIND ZERO
LIP GAIN

1
2

3
4
5

6
7
8

9
10
11

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LIP
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High D# Key
High D Key
B
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Up 2 Octave Key
Up 1 Octave Key

Parameter Reset

Down 1 Octave Key

Down 2 Octave Key

All WX5 parameters can be reset to their initial poweron default values by pressing the Setup button while holding the Program Change button and Key Hold button.
The following parameters are reset:

A
G

Playing Keys

G#
LOW B

Whole-tone Trill
Semitone Trill

Setup Button

Octave Transpose
Wind Gain
MIDI Transmit Channel
Key Hold
High Control Key Toggle
Pitch Bend Wheel Function

12

13

F#

14

15
16

D#
C

Make sure that your tone generator is set to receive

on the same MIDI channel as the WX5 is set to transmit on.

A
C
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Key Hold Button

Program Change
Button
POWER

ON DC IN 12V

OFF

MIDI OUT
WX OUT

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The default MIDI transmit channel is channel 1.

LIP ZERO

MIDI Channel
Number
Assignments
Playing Keys

Program Change Control

Mono/Poly & Portamento Switching

Program Change Button + Down 2 Octave Key

MIDI Portamento OFF message transmitted.

By using the Octave Keys while holding the Program

Change button, it is possible to transmit MIDI Mono,
Poly, and Portamento mode messages to your tone generator.

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* See your tone generators owners manual for details on how

it responds to MIDI Mono, Poly, and Portamento mode
messages.
POWER

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ON DC IN

OFF

Program Change Button + Up 2 Octave Key

MIDI Poly ON message transmitted.

If a Poly ON or Mono ON message is transmitted

while the Key Hold button is being used to transmit
Sustain ON or Portamento ON, the held note, sustain, and portamento will automatically be turned off.

POWER

ON DC IN

OFF

Program Change Button + Up 1 Octave Key

MIDI Mono ON message transmitted.
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POWER

ON DC IN

OFF

Program Change Button + Down 1 Octave Key

MIDI Portamento ON message transmitted.
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POWER

ON DC IN

OFF

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Using the Setup Button

A number of important WX5 parameters can be changed as required by using the Setup button in conjunction with the Octave keys or Pitch Bend wheel.

Sensitivity (Software Wind Gain)

The WX5s software sensitivity setting (software wind
gain) can be adjusted in five stages by using the Octave
keys while holding the Setup button. The software wind
gain settings are: Soft, Medium Soft, Medium, Medium
Hard, and Hard. The power-on default setting is Medium.
Soft

Medium
Soft

Medium

Medium
Hard

Hard

WIND GAIN

5 Stages

WIND ZERO
LIP GAIN
LIP ZERO

Vel
Win
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LIP
LIP
LIP
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Setup Button + Up 2 Octave Key

The software wind gain setting shifts one stage toward
Hard each time the Up 2 Octave key is pressed.

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Up 2 Octave Key
Up 1 Octave Key

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Down 2 Octave Key

Down 1 Octave Key

Setup Button + Down 2 Octave Key

The software wind gain setting shifts one stage toward
Soft each time the Down 2 Octave key is pressed.

Setup Button

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Pitch Bend Wheel

POWER

ON DC IN 12V

OFF

Setup Button + Up 2 and Down 2 Octave Keys

Resets software wind gain to Medium.

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Using the Setup Button

The WX5 hardware wind gain for the wind sensor is
set as described on page 25. Set both the hardware
and software wind gain for optimum playability.

Setup Button + Up 1 and Down 1 Octave Keys

Resets the octave to 0.
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Octave Transpose
The MIDI note numbers transmitted by the WX5 can
be shifted up or down by one or two octaves by using the
Octave keys in conjunction with the Setup button.
2

+2

+1

5 Stages

Setup Button + Up 1 Octave Key

MIDI note numbers shifted up one octave each time the
Up 1 Octave key is pressed.
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Setup Button + Down 1 Octave Key

MIDI note numbers shifted down one octave each time
the Down 1 Octave key is pressed.
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Audition Function On/Off

When the Audition function is on, the tone generator
will produce sound even when breath pressure is not applied to the WX5. This can be handy when selecting voices
or checking system operation.
Rotate the Pitch Bend wheel while holding the Setup
button to turn the Audition function on. The connected
tone generator will then produce sound whenever the Pitch
Bend wheel is rotated.

Press the Setup button again to turn the Audition function off.

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Setup Switch Settings

The WX5 has 16 DIP switches which can be used to set up
a range of important basic parameters. These switches are
not intended for frequent use, but rather to set up the WX5
to match your individual playing requirements. Read the
descriptions below carefully before changing the setup
switch settings.

1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8

Remove the rubber switch cover, and use a small screwdriver or similar implement to change the switch settings as required.

SW 1-1
OFF
ON

Setting
Variable (fixed time delay)
Fixed (velocity - 100)

Switch 1-2 & 3 (Win) - Wind Sensor to MIDI Data

Specifies the type of MIDI data via which the WX5 wind
data will be transmitted.
SW 1-2
OFF
ON
ON

SW 1-3

OFF
ON

Setting
Breath Controller
(control change #2)
Expression (control change #11)
Volume (control change #7)

When using the WX5 with a tone generator which does

not have a WX IN connector, be sure to set the SW11(Vel) switch ON so that a fixed velocity value is transmitted, and set the SW1-2(Win) and SW1-3(Win) switches
so that MIDI expression control (SW1-2 ON, SW1-3 OFF)
or volume control (SW1-2 ON, SW1-3 ON) is transmitted.

Switch 1-4 (Win) - Wind Curve

Determines the relationship between breath pressure and
the output MIDI volume data.
SW 1-4
OFF
ON

Setting
Normal
Hard (requires considerable breath pressure to
produce maximum volume)

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The switches are OFF when flipped to the left, and ON when flipped to the
right. All switches are OFF when the WX5 is initially shipped.

Switch 1-1 (Vel) - Velocity

Determines whether the key-on velocity will be fixed or
controlled by wind pressure.

Vel
Win
Win
LIP
LIP
LIP
LIP+

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C
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Switch 1-6 (Lip) - Lip Data Range

Determines the range of data which can be produced via
lip control, depending also on the setting of Switch 1-7
(Lip Data), below.
SW 1-6
OFF
ON

Setting
Normal
Wide (greater range)

When Lip Data is set to Pitch Bend

Tight Lip Mode
Reed Open
Center
Maximum

Normal
-16
0
+32

Wide
-64
0
+63

Normal
0
+32

Wide
0
+63

Loose Lip Mode

Reed Open
Maximum

When Lip Data is set to Modulation Wheel

Tight Lip Mode
Reed Open
Center
Maximum

Normal
48
64
96

Wide
0
64
127

Normal
0
64

Wide
0
127

Loose Lip Mode

Switch 1-5 (Lip) - Tight Lip/Loose Lip Mode

Selects the Tight Lip or Loose Lip playing mode. In the
Tight Lip mode pitch can be bent up and down via lip
pressure, but in the Loose Lip mode pitch can only be
bent upward via lip pressure (page 11).
SW 1-5
OFF
ON

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Setting
Tight Lip
Loose Lip

2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-8

Reed Open
Maximum

Setup Switch Settings

Switch 1-7 (Lip) - Lip Data
Specifies the type of MIDI data via which the WX5 lip
data will be transmitted.
SW 1-7
OFF
ON

Setting
Pitch Bend
Modulation Wheel

Switch 1-8 (Lip+) - Lip + Control Change Data

Determines whether or not MIDI control change number
#18 (GEN3: general control 3) will be added to the lip
data transmitted by the WX5.
SW 1-8
OFF
ON

Setting
No control change data added
Control change data added

The control range of this data is not affected by the settings of Switch 1-6 or 1-7. The overall range is always 0
127, as listed below for the Tight Lip and Loose Lip
modes.

Switch 2-3 & 4 (Fing) - Fingering

Specifies the WX5 fingering mode (page 12).
SW 2-3
OFF
OFF
ON
ON

SW 2-4
OFF
ON
OFF
ON

Setting
Saxophone(a)
Saxophone(b)
Saxophone(c)
Flute

Switch 2-5 (Fast) - Fast Response

Sets the speed at which the WX5 will respond when a
note is played.
When OFF incidental tones are less likely to occur between notes, but notes may sometimes not be properly
recognized when playing very fast passages. Beginning
players should set this switch OFF, while advanced players who are capable of playing very fast passages may
achieve better response with this switch set ON.
SW 2-5
OFF
ON

Setting
Slow response (less incidental tones)
Fast response (incidental tones may occur)

Tight Lip Mode

Reed Open = 0, Center = 64, Maximum = 127
Loose Lip Mode
Reed Open = 0, Maximum = 127
According to the GM standard, control change #18 is
for general control and is not assigned to any specific control function. By using the VL70-m Control Edit
function it is possible to assign Scream, Growl, or other
parameters to this control change number, thus making it possible to create a range of expressive effects.

Switch 2-1 & 2 (Trns) - Transpose

Sets the key of the WX5: i.e. the actual pitch played
when all keys are closed.
SW 2-1
OFF
ON
ON

SW 2-2

OFF
ON

Setting
C2
Bb1
Eb2

# Key Assign
Switch 2-6 (Hi ct) - High D/D#
Determines whether the high D and D# keys will be used
normally as playing keys, or to transmit control change
data.
SW 2-6
OFF
ON

Setting
Normal playing key operation
Control change data transmission

When used to transmit control change data, the D and D#

keys transmit the following control change numbers and
values:
High D
Press to transmit control change #81 (GEN6) with value 127,
and release for value 0.
#
High D#
Press to alternately transmit control change #80 (GEN5)
with values 0 and 127.
According to the GM standard, control change #80 and
#81 are for general control and are not assigned to
any specific control functions. By using the VL70-m
Control Edit function it is possible to assign Scream,
Growl, or other parameters to these control change
numbers, thus making it possible to create a range of
expressive effects.

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Setup Switch Settings

Switch 2-7 & 8 (Whl) - Pitch Bend to MIDI Data
Determines the initial power-on Pitch Bend Wheel control mode (page 13).
SW 2-7
OFF
OFF
ON
ON

SW 2-8
OFF
ON
OFF
ON

Setting
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
Mode 4

Mode 1
Pitch bend up data
Pitch bend down data

Mode 2
Modulation wheel data
Pitch bend down data

Mode 3
Control change #16 (0 127) data
Control change #17 (0 127) data

Mode 4
Brightness up (control change #74) data
Brightness down (control change #74) data

After the power has been turned on, these setting can
be changed by using the Setup button and octave keys
as described on page 13.

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Wind & Lip Sensor Adjustment

Perform the sensor adjustments after selecting the required playing mode (page 10).

Wind Zero & Wind Gain Adjustment

Adjust both Wind Zero and Wind Gain to set the ideal
relationship between wind pressure input and MIDI data
output for your playing style.

Using a small screwdriver, rotate the WIND ZERO

control clockwise until LED 2 lights and the note begins to sound (page 11).

Wind Gain
Sets the sensitivity to breath pressure.
Wind Zero
Sets the minimum amount of breath pressure which must
be applied before sound is produced.
If no sound is produced, check your connections and
MIDI channel settings.
WIND GAIN
WIND ZERO

WIND ZERO

Volume

WIND GAIN

When the note begins to sound, rotate the WIND

ZERO control counterclockwise just until LED 2 goes
out and the sound stops.

Applying only the minimum amount of breath pressure you want to produce sound output, repeat steps 2
and 3, above, until set as required.

Using a small screwdriver, adjust the WIND GAIN

control for optimum sensitivity while applying breath
pressure to the WX5. Rotating the control clockwise
increases sensitivity.

The WIND ZERO setting may change slightly when

WING GAIN is adjusted, so you may have to repeat
the WIND ZERO and WIND GAIN adjustments a few
times to get everything exactly right.

LIP GAIN

Wind Gain

LIP ZERO

Vel
Win
Win
LIP
LIP
LIP
LIP+

Trns
Fing
Fast
Hi ct
Whl

Breath Pressure
Wind Zero

Before adjusting the wind gain and wind zero, be sure

to check the type of MIDI data which is being transmitted by the WX5 in response to breath input, and make
sure that your tone generator is set up to receive that type
of data (page 22). For example, if the WX5 is set to transmit Breath Controller data (control change #02) but the
tone generator is not set up to receive Breath Controller
data, the wind sensor cannot be adjusted. Adjusting the
wind gain and wind zero parameter is equivalent to selecting the ideal mouthpiece and reed for an acoustic wind
instrument, so be sure to make these adjustments carefully.

Adjustment Procedure

Select a voice which is responsive to breath control,

and apply breath pressure to the WX5. For this adjustment it is better to select a sustained (non-decaying)
type of voice such as organ, rather than a decaying
voice like piano.

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Wind & Lip Sensor Adjustment

Lip Zero & Lip Gain Adjustment

Loose Lip Mode Adjustment Procedure

The WX5 lip sensor translates lip pressure applied to

the WX5 reed to MIDI pitch bend data. Greater lip pressure raises the pitch. In the Tight Lip mode, however, the
range of pitch variation which can be produced via lip
pressure is much smaller than that which can be produced
via the Pitch Bend Wheel. The adjustment procedures
for the Tight Lip and Loose Lip modes are different, so
use the adjustment procedure which is appropriate for
the playing mode you have chosen.
When Flute fingering is selected use the Loose Lip
adjustment procedure (the Tight/Loose Lip settings have
no effect on playability when Flute fingering is selected).

Play a note while applying no lip pressure to the WX5

reed and confirm that the LED 1 indicator is not lit. If
it is lit, adjust the LIP ZERO control so that it just
goes out.

Select a voice on your tone generator.

Tight Lip Mode Adjustment Procedure

Beginning with no pressure applied to the reed, play a

note and gradually increase your lip pressure.

Adjust the LIP ZERO control so that the pitch begins

to change at the desired point as lip pressure is increased.

Using a small screwdriver, adjust the LIP GAIN control for optimum lip sensitivity. Rotating the control
clockwise increases sensitivity.

1
2

Select a voice on your tone generator.

Watch the LED1 indicator and, if it is lit, adjust the

LIP ZERO control so that it just goes out.

Using a small screwdriver, adjust the LIP GAIN control for optimum lip sensitivity. Rotating the control
clockwise increases sensitivity.

Play a note while applying normal lip pressure to the

WX5 reed.

* When the Flute fingering is selected (page 12), adjust LIP GAIN
so that normal pitch is produced when the reed is completely
open, and so that the pitch shifts up one octave when appropriate lip pressure is applied.

Please note that sensitivity is greater when the loose

lip mode is selected.

6
5

Repeat steps 2 through 4 as many times as necessary

until the lip zero and lip gain are set satisfactorily.
Lip sensor adjustments can only be made with the reed
(saxophone type) mouthpiece.

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Repeat steps 3 through 5 as many times as necessary

until the lip zero and lip gain are set satisfactorily.
For some players it might be better to adjust for lip
zero when a slight amount of pressure is applied to
the reed. Adjust for the playing feel that best suits your
style.

Tuning
Two tuning methods are possible with the WX5: Tone Generator Tuning, and Lip Sensor Tuning.

Tone Generator Tuning

Most tone generators have a master tuning parameter
that can be used to tune the tone generators sound. When
using a Yamaha VL70-m or MU-series tone generator,
use the Master Tune parameter in the System Setup display in the UTILITY mode to set overall system tuning.
Refer to your tone generators owners manual for tuning
details.
VL70-m Display Setting

It may be convenient to use the Audition function (page

21) to produce output while tuning.
The VL70-m also has special WX Lip and WX Lip
Lock parameters which can be used for optimum tuning and playability.

WX5 Tuning (Lip Sensor Tuning)

See page 26.

Tone Generator Settings

The WX5 transmits a range of MIDI messages which can be used to control tone generator parameters.
Familiarity with your tone generator and how it responds to the MIDI data transmitted by the WX5 is vital
for realizing the maximum musical potential of your WX5 system. Refer to the tips below, and your tone
generators owners manual for details.

Pitch Bend

Breath Control

The WX5 Lip Sensor and Pitch Bend Wheel data are transmitted in the form of MIDI pitch bend data. Be sure to set an
appropriate pitch bend range on your tone generator. For subtle
control a pitch bend range setting of between about 2 and 4
should be ideal. For broader control try a range setting between
about 5 and 7. For really sweeping pitch bends, try a setting of
8 or more.

Breath strength information is transmitted by the WX5 in

the form of MIDI breath control data which is primarily used
to control volume and timbre. Initially set the breath control
response of your tone generator so that the full breath control
range can be used, then readjust for the optimum range while
actually playing the WX5.
When using a Yamaha VL70-m be sure to set the Breath
Mode parameter to BC/WX.

Velocity
The WX5 transmits breath attack information in the form
of MIDI velocity data. Yamaha recommends, however, that you
set your tone generators velocity to a fixed value in order to
facilitate breath control of volume. However, if velocity is the
only means you have of controlling volume and timbre, then it
might be a good idea to allow some velocity sensitivity particularly when playing voices such as bass, drums, and piano,
which depend on the characteristics of the attack for their sound.

Program Change
The WX5 is capable of transmitting MIDI program change
data in order to switch voices on your tone generator. Make
sure your tone generator is set up to receive program change
data, unless you only intend to play one voice and dont want
that voice to be accidentally changed.
A Yamaha MFC10 MIDI Foot Controller can be set up for
convenient foot selection of a specified range of voices.

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Maintenance
Although the WX5 does not require the constant maintenance that acoustic wind instruments do, the simple
maintenance steps described below will ensure that your WX5 will deliver optimum performance at all times.
When the mouthpiece and/or reed become dirty, remove and wash the mouthpiece with plain water or a
dilute neutral detergent solution, as required. Wipe the
instrument itself with a soft, dry cloth.
Be careful not to bend or otherwise damage the lip
sensor cantilever inside the mouthpiece cavity when
removing or replacing the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece can be rotated slightly to facilitate removal.

When replacing the mouthpiece, a little Recorder

Cream (supplied with the WX5) applied to the rubber seal on the instrument can make insertion smoother.

Clean the cantilever and seal rubber by wiping with a

soft, dry cloth. Be careful not to bend or otherwise
damage the cantilever.

Top view of mouthpiece

Cantilever

Maintenance procedures commonly used on acoustic

wind instruments (e.g. key oil, pad replacement, etc.)
can damage the WX5 and should be avoided.

Mouthpiece can be rotated

over approximately this range

Cantilever

Rubber seal

The reed can be removed for cleaning by using a screwdriver, as shown in the illustration.

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MIDI System Setup Examples

The WX5 can be used with MIDI devices other than just tone generators for expanded capabilities.

Foot Control

Sequencer Recording & Playback

Data from a Yamaha MFC10 MIDI Foot Controller

can be added to the MIDI output from the WX5 for extra
control capability.

The WX5 can be connected to an integrated sequencer/

tone generator unit such as the Yamaha QY70 or QY700
to allow convenient recording and playback of MIDI data.

WX5

Extra foot controllers

WX5
QY70/QY700
Multi-timbre tone generators

MFC10

WX Cable

MIDI Cable
MIDI Cable
Tone generators

Up to 128 MIDI program change numbers can be

memorized and transmitted to the tone generator via
convenient foot control.

Up to 100 types of MIDI control change data can be

memorized and transmitted to the tone generator as
required.

The MFC10 foot controller can be used to transmit

just about any type of continuous MIDI control change
data.

Two extra foot controllers can be connected to the

MFC10 and used in addition to the MFC10s own foot
controller.

Since the QY70 and QY700 feature built-in multi-timbre tone generators, no extra equipment is required
for high-quality sequence recording and playback.

The WX5 could also be connected to a computer

equipped with music sequencing software for advanced sequencing and editing capabilities.

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM

30

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

The LED indicators dont light when the power is

turned on.

The Loose Lip mode is selected. When the Loose Lip mode is selected
the LED indicators may not light. This is normal.
If the Tight Lip mode is selected, the lip sensor may not be adjusted
properly. Follow the adjustment procedure outlined on page 26.

No sound is produced when breath pressure is

applied to the WX5.

The wind sensor may not be properly adjusted. Follow the adjustment
procedure outlined on page 25.
The Audition function may be turned on. Try turning the Audition function off as described on page 21.
The tone generator power may be off, or its MIDI settings may be not be
set up properly for use with the WX5. Check your tone generator.

Volume too low, or it is too difficult to produce sufficient volume.

The wind sensor may not be properly adjusted. Follow the adjustment
procedure outlined on page 25.
The sensitivity (software wind gain) setting may be too low. Refer to
page 20.
Also check the voice you are using as well as relevant tone generator
settings.

Sound is produced even when no breath pressure

is applied to the WX5.

If the LED2 indicator is lit when no breath pressure is applied, this may
mean that the wind sensor is not adjusted properly. Follow the adjustment procedure outlined on page 25.
The Key Hold function may be engaged. Try pressing the Key Hold button to disengage Key Hold.
The Audition function may be turned on. Try turning the Audition function off as described on page 21.

The pitch doesnt change as expected when lip

pressure is applied to the reed.

No lip pressure can be applied if you are using the reedless (recorder
type) mouthpiece. Use the reed (saxophone type) mouthpiece if you
want to use lip control.
The setup switches related to lip sensor operation may not be set properly. Refer to the instructions for switches 1-6 and 1-7 on page 22, 23.
The voice you have selected may not allow pitch control. Use a voice
that is set up to allow pitch control.

The volume doesnt change as expected when

breath pressure is varied.

The volume control settings of the WX5 and tone generator may not be
matched properly. If the WX5 wind sensor is set to transmit breath data as
MIDI breath control data (control change #02), then the tone generator
must be set up to allow volume control via the same type of data. Either
change the WX5 wind sensor data type to match that of the tone generator (page 22), or set the tone generator to allow breath control.

Index
A

AC Adaptor ....................................... 8
Audition Function ........................... 21

LED Indicators ................................ 11

LED 1 ............................................. 11
LED 2 ............................................. 11
Lip Data .......................................... 23
Lip Data Range .............................. 22
Lip Sensors .............................. 11, 26
LIP GAIN ........................................ 26
LIP ZERO ....................................... 26
Loose Lip ........................................ 11

B
Bank Select MSB ........................... 17
Bank Select LSB ............................ 17
Batteries ........................................... 8
Battery Cover ................................... 8
Breath Control ................................ 27
Breath Controller ............................ 22
Brightness ................................ 13, 24

C
Cable Holder .................................... 8
Cantilever ....................................... 28
Control change #16 ........................ 13
Control change #17 ........................ 13
Control change #80 ........................ 23
Control change #81 ........................ 23

D
DC IN 12V Connector ...................... 8
DIP switch ...................................... 22

M
Maintenance ................................... 28
MIDI cable ........................................ 9
MIDI Data Format ........................... 38
MIDI Foot Controller ....................... 29
MIDI OUT Connector ....................... 9
MIDI Implementation Chart ............ 39
MIDI System Setup ........................ 29
MIDI Transmit Channel ................... 18
Modulation Wheel .......................... 13
Mono .............................................. 19
monophonic tone generator ........... 14
Mouthpiece ..................................... 10
Mouthpiece Cap ............................... 5

E
Expression ..................................... 22

N
Normal Hold (Key Hold) ................. 14

F
Fast Response ............................... 23
Fingering ........................................ 32
Fingering Modes ............................ 12
Flute ......................................... 12, 37
Follow Hold (Key Hold) ................... 15
Foot Control ................................... 29

O
Octave Key ..................................... 13
Octave Shift .................................... 13
Octave Transpose ........................... 21

Reed ............................................... 10
Reed Mouthpiece
(Saxophone Type) ..................... 10
Reedless Mouthpiece
(Recorder Type) ........................ 10

S
Saxophone ..................................... 12
Scream ........................................... 13
Semitone Trill Key ........................... 12
Sensitivity ....................................... 20
Sensor ............................................ 11
Sensor Gain Controls ..................... 25
Setup Button .................................. 20
Setup Switch .................................. 22
Sequencer ...................................... 29
Soft Case ......................................... 5
Software Wind Gain ....................... 20
Specifications ................................. 40
Standard MIDI Tone Generator ........ 9
Strap ................................................. 5
Strap Ring ........................................ 7
Sustain (Key Hold) ......................... 15

T
Thumb Hook ..................................... 7
Tight Lip ......................................... 10
Tone Generator .............................. 27
Tonguing ......................................... 11
Transpose ....................................... 23
Troubleshooting .............................. 30
Tuning ............................................. 27

V
P

Velocity ........................................... 27
Volume ........................................... 22

Parameter Reset ............................ 18

Pitch Bend ................................ 13, 27
Pitch Bend Range .......................... 13
Pitch Bend Wheel ........................... 13
Playing Keys ............................. 12, 32
Poly ................................................ 19
Portamento ..................................... 19
Portamento (Key Hold) ................... 15
Power Switch .................................. 10
Program Change ............................ 16
Program Change Button ................ 16

Key Assign ..................................... 23

Key Hold ......................................... 14
Key Hold Button ............................. 14
Keys ......................................... 12, 32

Recorder ........................................ 10
Recorder Cream ............................. 28

XG .................................................... 9

G
GM ................................................. 13
Growl .............................................. 13

H
High D Key ..................................... 23
High D# Key ................................... 23
High Keys ....................................... 23

W
Water Drain ...................................... 7
Whole-tone Trill Key ........................ 12
Wind Curve .................................... 22
WIND GAIN .................................... 25
Wind Sensor ............................. 11, 25
WIND ZERO ................................... 25
WX Cable ......................................... 9
WX OUT Connector ......................... 9

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WX5 Fingering
Refer to page 12 for more information about the WX5 fingerings.

Saxophone(a)

The whole-tone trill key (side E) and semitone trill key (side
A#) raise the pitch of all notes a whole tone or semitone, respectively.
The cross-hatched keys raise the pitch of notes in the range
shown above a semitone in the same way as the semitone trill
key.

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WX5 Fingering

Saxophone(a)
Octave up
8va

8va

8va

8va

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WX5 Fingering

Saxophone(b)

The whole-tone trill key and semitone trill key raise the pitch of
all notes a whole tone or semitone, respectively.
The High D# key and High D key raise the pitch of all notes a
whole tone or semitone, respectively.
The G# key raises the pitch of notes outside the G C# (Db)
range a semitone.
The B key and C key lower the pitch of all notes a semitone or
whole tone, respectively.
The D# key raises the pitch of all notes a semitone.

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WX5 Fingering

Saxophone(b)
Octave up
8va

8va

8va

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WX5 Fingering

Saxophone(c)

B
B

B
E

A
A

B
E

C
B

This chart shows only the alternate fingerings provided in addition to the
Saxophone(a) fingerings.
Alternate fingering variations are shown in A through E.
When more that one key is shown in A through E, press all keys shown simultaneously.

B
D

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B
C

WX5 Fingering

Flute

OCT UP2
OCT UP1

OCT UP2
OCT UP1

OCT UP2
OCT UP1

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MIDI Data Format

2. CHANNEL MODE MESSAGES

1. TRANSMIT DATA

2-1. MONO

1-1. CHANNEL VOICE MESSAGES

1-1-1. NOTE ON/OFF
STATUS
NOTE No.

VELOCITY

1001nnnn
($9n)
0kkkkkkk
k = 10 (Bb-2) - 104 (G#6)
k = 0 (C-2) - 127 (G8)
when Follow Hold is ON.
0vvvvvvv
v = 0 Note Off

STATUS
MONO
DATA

1011nnnn
01111110
00000001

($Bn)
($7E)
m=1

1011nnnn
01111111
00000000

($Bn)
($7F)

2-2. POLY
STATUS
POLY
DATA

1-1-2 CONTROL CHANGE

STATUS
CONTROL No.
DATA

1011nnnn
0ccccccc
0vvvvvvv

($Bn)
3. SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGE
Not transmitted.

* Transmit CONTROL NUMBER

c=0
BANK SELECT MSB
c=1
MODULATION
c=2
BREATH CONTROLLER
c=7
VOLUME
c = 11
EXPRESSION
c = 16
GENERAL CONTROL 1
c = 17
GENERAL CONTROL 2
c = 18
GENERAL CONTROL 3
c = 32
BANK SELECT LSB
c = 64
SUSTAIN
c = 65
PORTAMENTO
c = 74
BRIGHTNESS
c = 80
GENERAL CONTROL 5
c = 81
GENERAL CONTROL 6

1-1-3. PROGRAM CHANGE

STATUS
PROGRAM No.

1100nnnn
0ppppppp

($Cn)
p = 0 - 127

1-1-4. PITCH BEND

STATUS
LSB
MSB

1110nnnn
0vvvvvvv
0vvvvvvv

9-bit transmit resolution.

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($En)

4. REALTIME MESSAGE
4-1. ACTIVE SENSING
STATUS

11111110

($FE)

Active sensing is transmitted approximately once every

150 msec.

YAMAHA

[ Wind MIDI Controller ]

Date:17-Nov-1997
Model WX5
MIDI Implementation Chart
Version : 1.0
+------------------------------------------------------------------------+
:
: Transmitted
:
Remarks
:
:
Function ...
:
:
:
:---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------:
:Basic
Default
: 1
:
:
:Channel Changed
: 1 - 16
:
:
:---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------:
:
Default
: x
:
:
:Mode
Messages
: x
:
:
:
Altered
: **************
:
:
:---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------:
:Note
: 10 - 104
:
:
:Number : True voice : **************
:
:
:---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------:
:Velocity Note ON
: o 9nH,v=1-127
:
:
:
Note OFF
: x 9nH,v=0
:
:
:---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------:
:After
Key's
: x
:
:
:Touch
Ch's
: x
:
:
:---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------:
:Pitch Bender
: o
*1
:7 bit resolution:
:---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------:
:Control
0,1,2,7,11 :
:
:
:Change
16,17,18,32 :
:
:
:
64,65,74,80,81 : o
*1
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------:
:Prog
: o 0 - 127
:
:
:Change : True #
: ***********
:
:
:---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------:
:System Exclusive
: x
:
:
:---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------:
:System : Song Pos.
: x
:
:
:
: Song Sel.
: x
:
:
:common : Tune
: x
:
:
:---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------:
:System
:Clock
: x
:
:
:Real Time :Commands : x
:
:
:---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------:
:Aux :Local ON/OFF
: x
:
:
:
:All Notes OFF : x
:
:
:Mes- :Active Sense
: o
:
:
:sages:Reset
: x
:
:
:---------------------+---------------------------------+----------------:
:Notes: *1 ; assignable
:
:
:
+------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO
o : Yes
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY
Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO
x : No
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WX5 Specifications
Sensors

Wind Sensor, Lip Sensor

Keys/Buttons/Switches

16 keys, Octave keys (Up2, Up1, Down1, Down2), Setup Button, Pitch Bend Wheel, Key Hold Button, Program Change
Button, Power Switch, Setup Switches(16 DIP Switches)

Trim Controls

WIND GAIN, WIND ZERO, LIP GAIN, LIP ZERO

Terminals

DC IN 12V Connector, MIDI OUT Connector,

WX OUT Connector

MIDI Transmit Channels

Channel 1-16

Power Supply

Power supplied by a WX-compatible tone generator when connected via the WX cable.
6 SUM-4(1.5V) batteries
PA-3B AC Power Adaptor

Power Consumption

450 mW (when using the PA-3B power adaptor)

Dimensions

611(L) x 62(W) x 70(H) mm (24-1/6 x 2-1/2 x 2-3/4)

Weight

520g (1 lbs. 2 oz) , excluding batteries

Supplied Accessories

Mouthpieces: Saxophone Type (attached), Recorder Type

Mouthpiece Cap (attached)
WX Cable
Strap
Recorder Cream
Soft Case
Owners Manual

* Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Key Operation Chart / MIDI Message Assignments

Key Operation Chart ... This chart lists key operations other than fingering.
Setup Button
Setup Button + Pitch Bend Wheel
Setup Button + Octave Key [Up1], [Down1]
Setup Button + Octave Key [Up2], [Down2]
Pitch Bend Wheel + Setup Button + Octave Key [Up2]
Pitch Bend Wheel + Setup Button + Octave Key [Up1]
Pitch Bend Wheel + Setup Button + Octave Key [Down1]
Pitch Bend Wheel + Setup Button + Octave Key [Down2]
Program Change Button + Octave Key [Up2]
Program Change Button + Octave Key [Up1]
Program Change Button + Octave Key [Down1]
Program Change Button + Octave Key [Down2]
Program Change Button + Playing Keys
Program Change Button + High D, D# Keys
Program Change Button + D# Key + Playing Keys
Program Change Button + C Key + Playing Keys
Program Change Button + Key Hold Button + Playing Keys
Program Change Button + Key Hold Button + Setup Button
Key Hold Button + Octave Key [Up2]
Key Hold Button + Octave Key [Up1]
Key Hold Button + Octave Key [Down1]
Key Hold Button + Octave Key [Down2]

Audition Function Off

Audition Function On
Octave Transpose
Sensitivity (Software Wind Gain)
Pitch Bend Wheel Function :
Pitch Bend Up, Pitch Bend Down
Pitch Bend Wheel Function :
Modulation Wheel, Pitch Bend Down
Pitch Bend Wheel Function :
Control Change #16, 17
Pitch Bend Wheel Function :
Brightness Up, Brightness Down
Poly On
Mono On
Portamento On
Portamento Off
Program Change
Program Change Increment/Decrement
Bank Select MSB
Bank Select LSB
MIDI Transmit Channel
Parameter Reset
Sustain
Portamento
Normal Hold
Follow Hold

MIDI Message Assignments ... The MIDI messages which can be transmitted by sensor, pitch bend wheel, and key
operation are listed below.
Lip
Lip
Wind
Wind
Wind
PB
PB
PB
PB
High Keys
When Saxophone(c)
fingering selected

PB

MW

BC

VOL

EXP

GEN1

GEN2

GEN3

BR

GC5

GC6

PB = Pitch Bend
MW = Modulation Wheel
BC = Breath Controller
VOL = Volume
EXP = Expression
GEN = General Control
BR = Brightness

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For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the

authorized distributor listed below.
Pour plus de dtails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser Yamaha
ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.

NORTH AMERICA
CANADA
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario,
M1S 3R1, Canada
Tel: 416-298-1311

U.S.A.
Yamaha Corporation of America
6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620,
U.S.A.
Tel: 714-522-9011

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

MEXICO

Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgefhrten Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshndlern in den jeweiligen
Bestimmungslndern erhltlich.
Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha ms cercana
o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.

ASIA

ITALY
Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A.,
Combo Division
Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy
Tel: 02-935-771

SPAIN
Yamaha-Hazen Electronica Musical, S.A.
Jorge Juan 30, 28001, Madrid, Spain
Tel: 91-577-7270

PORTUGAL
Valentim de Carvalho CI SA
Estrada de Porto Salvo, Pao de Arcos 2780 Oeiras,
Portugal
Tel: 01-443-3398/4030/1823

GREECE

Yamaha de Mexico S.A. De C.V.,

Departamento de ventas
Javier Rojo Gomez No.1149, Col. Gpe Del
Moral, Deleg. Iztapalapa, 09300 Mexico, D.F.
Tel: 686-00-33

BRASIL
Yamaha Musical do Brasil LTDA.
Ave. Reboucas 2636, So Paulo, Brasil
Tel: 011-853-1377

ARGENTINA

Philippe Nakas S.A.

Navarinou Street 13, P.Code 10680, Athens, Greece
Tel: 01-364-7111

SWEDEN

PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN

AMERICAN COUNTRIES/
CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha de Panama S.A.
Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanizacin Marbella,
Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,
Ciudad de Panam, Panam
Tel: 507-269-5311

EUROPE
THE UNITED KINGDOM
Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.
Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,
MK7 8BL, England
Tel: 01908-366700

IRELAND
Danfay Ltd.
61D, Sallynoggin Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Tel: 01-2859177

GERMANY/SWITZERLAND
Yamaha Europa GmbH.
Siemensstrae 22-34, 25462 Rellingen,
F.R. of Germany
Tel: 04101-3030

AUSTRIA
Yamaha Music Austria
Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien Austria
Tel: 01-60203900

BELGIUM
Yamaha Music Belgium
Keiberg Imperiastraat 8, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Tel: 02-7258220

FRANCE
Yamaha Musique France,
Division Professionnelle
BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Valle Cedex 2, France
Tel: 01-64-61-4000
SY14

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INDONESIA
PT. Yamaha Music Indonesia (Distributor)
PT. Nusantik
Gedung Yamaha Music Center, Jalan Jend. Gatot
Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia
Tel: 21-520-2577

KOREA
Cosmos Corporation
#131-31, Neung-Dong, Sungdong-Ku, Seoul
Korea
Tel: 02-466-0021~5

MALAYSIA

PHILIPPINES
Yupangco Music Corporation
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO,
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: 819-7551

YS Copenhagen Liaison Office

Generatorvej 8B
DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark
Tel: 44 92 49 00

SINGAPORE

FINLAND
Warner Music Finland OY/Fazer Music
Aleksanterinkatu 11, P.O. Box 260
SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: 0435 011

NORWAY
Norsk filial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB
Grini Nringspark 1
N-1345 sters, Norway
Tel: 67 16 77 70

ICELAND
Skifan HF
Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120
IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland
Tel: 525 5000

OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Europa GmbH.
Siemensstrae 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, F.R. of
Germany
Tel: 04101-3030

Yamaha Music Asia Pte., Ltd.

Blk 202 Hougang, Street 21 #02-01,
Singapore 530202
Tel: 382-1922

TAIWAN
Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.
10F, 150, Tun-Hwa Northroad,
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: 02-717-3812

THAILAND
Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.
121/60-61 RS Tower 17th Floor,
Ratchadaphisek RD., Dindaeng,
Bangkok 10320, Thailand
Tel: 02-641-2951

THE PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA

AND OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Corporation,
International Marketing Division
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: 053-460-2317

AFRICA
Yamaha Corporation,
International Marketing Division
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: 053-460-2312

THE NETHERLANDS
Yamaha Music Nederland
Kanaalweg 18G, 3526KL, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Tel: 030-2828411

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.

11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: 730-1098

Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn., Bhd.

16-28, Jalan SS 2/72, Petaling Jaya, Selangor,
Malaysia
Tel: 3-717-8977

Yamaha Scandinavia AB
J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1
Box 30053
S-400 43 Gteborg, Sweden
Tel: 031 89 34 00

DENMARK

Yamaha Music Argentina S.A.

Viamonte 1145 Piso2-B 1053,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: 1-371-7021

HONG KONG

MIDDLE EAST

OCEANIA
AUSTRALIA
Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.
17-33 Market Street, South Melbourne, Vic. 3205,
Australia
Tel: 3-699-2388

NEW ZEALAND
Music Houses of N.Z. Ltd.
146/148 Captain Springs Road, Te Papapa,
Auckland, New Zealand
Tel: 9-634-0099

TURKEY/CYPRUS
Yamaha Europa GmbH.
Siemensstrae 22-34, 25462 Rellingen,
F.R. of Germany
Tel: 04101-3030

COUNTRIES AND TRUST

TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN

OTHER COUNTRIES
Yamaha Corporation,
International Marketing Division
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: 053-460-2312

Yamaha Corporation,
International Marketing Division
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: 053-460-2317

HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Electronic Musical Instrument Division

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: 053-460-2445

M.D.G., EMI Division Yamaha Corporation 1998

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