YAMAHA "SoftSynthesizer"TM S-YXG100 PVL V1/S-YXG100plus V1/S-YXG50 V3/S-YG20 V3 trial version Thank you for using this software. Since this is a "software MIDI tone generator," it differs significantly from most conventional applications, so please read this document before installing the software. Your use of this software is conditioned on your acceptance of the terms given in "License.txt". You must read the license before you use the software. (The license will also be displayed when you install the software.) Except for applicable items within the troubleshooting section, version numbers have been omitted. All of this information applies to either model, the S-YXG100 V.1/S-YXG50 V.3/S-YG20 V.3 or S-YG20 V.3. *************************** < Important > ************************* To avoid causing problems on your computer, be sure to read "Operating environment" and "Installation/un-installation procedure" before you install the software. ****************************** < Expiration > ********************* This software can be used for 30 days after installation or until the final expiration date of December 31, 2002. * Expiration message (WARNING) When the expiration date is near, a warning message will be displayed either A) when a MIDI application is started up or B) MIDI playback is started while the SXG driver is selected as the MIDI tone generator. When this occurs, please take one of the following actions. (1) Delete the software as explained below in "Un-installation procedure" (2) Purchase "software to defeat the expiration date" as described below * Even if you re-install the identical version after the software has expired, components other than the XGplayer will not function. * Please be aware that no user support is provided for the trial version. ********************** < Operating environment > ********************* Computer IBM-PC or AT compatible CPU Pentium III/650MHz or better, Mobile Pentium III/700MHz or better --- for 8 polyphonic VL S-YXG100 PVL Pentium III/450MHz E600MHz, Mobile Pentium III/450MHz E650MHz --- for 4 polyphonic VL S-YXG100 PVL Pentium II 266 or better ------- S-YXG100 Pentium 166MHz or better ------- S-YXG50 Pentium 66MHz or better -------- S-YG20 Real memory 64MB or more ------- S-YXG100 PVL 16MB or more ------- S-YXG50/S-YXG100 8MB or more ------- S-YG20 Operating system Windows 95 / Windows 98/Windows Me --S-YG20/S-YXG50/S-YXG100 Sound functionality PCM sound functionality is required * DirectX 5 is supported (DirectX 6 recommended). Installing it will improve the response time of notes. [Contents] 1. Introduction 2. Specifications 3. Installation / un-installation procedure 4. Troubleshooting 5. Purchasing to upgrade to a full license 1. Introduction This is a software "MIDI tone generator" that uses the sound functionality and CPU power of your computer to produce sound. An XGplayer for playing MIDI data is included. For details, please refer to the Help file that is created when you install the software. 2. Specifications =========== S-YXG100 PVL ============= Tone generator section Tone generation method PCM / WAVE TABLE Number of parts 16 parts Polyphony 256 notes Number of sounds : 676 instruments + 21 drum kits (XG mode: 480 instruments + 9 drum kits + 2 SFX kits) Tone generator modes XG / GM / TG300B Dynamic filter section Filters Dynamic filters for each note Format of Sound Engine S/VA Synthesis System (VLR algorithm) Maximum Polyphony 4 or 8 (Last in First Out priority), depending on your PC. Number of sounds 137 VL-XG instruments (included in the total of 256 preset instruments) 6 Custom instruments 64 Internal instruments =========== S-YXG100 (For Windows98) ============= Tone generator section Tone generation method PCM / WAVE TABLE Number of parts 16 parts Polyphony 256 notes Number of sounds : 676 instruments + 21 drum kits (XG mode: 480 instruments + 9 drum kits + 2 SFX kits) Tone generator modes XG / GM / TG300B Dynamic filter section Filters Dynamic filters for each note Tone generator section Virtual Acoustic Synthesis Maximum Polyphony 1 note Number of sounds 256 instruments =========== S-YXG50 (For Windows98/2000) ============= Tone generator section Tone generation method PCM / WAVE TABLE Number of parts 16 parts Polyphony 256 notes Number of sounds 676 sounds + 21 drumkits / SFX kits (XGmode: 480 sounds + 11 drum kits / SFX kits) Tone generator modes XG / GM / TG300B Dynamic filter section Filters Dynamic filters for each note Effect section Reverb 11 types Chorus 11 types Variation 43 types (distortion, delay, etc.) ============ S-YG20 ======= Tone generator section Tone generation method PCM / WAVE TABLE Number of parts 16 parts Polyphony 32 notes Number of sounds 360 sounds + 9 drumkits + 2 SFX banks Tone generator modes XG / GM Effect section Effect types Reverb 3. Installation / un-installation procedure If a SoftSynthesizer (S-YG20 etc.) is already installed, you must first un-install it (delete the software). < Installing the SoftSynthesizer > 1. Double-click setup.exe 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the installation. 3. Re-start Windows, and the software will be available for use. < Un-installing the SoftSynthesizer > 1. Click on Start - Program (P) - "YAMAHA SoftSynthesizer S-YXGxxx" - [Un-install S-YXGxxx]. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Re-start Windows to complete the procedure. For version 3 alone, you can also delete the software using "Add or remove an application." ******************************************** Attempting to delete the software in any other way will cause problems! ******************************************** 4. Troubleshooting If due to an unsuccessful installation etc. you are unable to correctly un-install the software, please download General SoftSynthesizer Uninstaller from www.yamaha.co.uk/xg It deletes SoftSynthesizer related files, program menu icon and YAMAHA folder. 5. Purchasing to upgrade to a full license The SoftSynthesizer is not sold as a "full commercial version." After you have tried out the trial version, you may purchase and download a Key Program (subsequently referred to as "KeyPRG") which can be installed to defeat the expiration date (without un-installing the trial version). The follwing versions of KeyPRG are available. - 20v3key: For the S-YG20 V.3 trial version - 50v3key: For the S-YXG50 V.3 trial version -100v1key: For the S-YXG100 V.1 trial version -100pv1key: For the S-YXG100 pvl V.1 trial version "KeyPRG" will work (i.e., will defeat the expiration date) even on an installed trial version whose expiration date has already elapsed. It will also work on all trial versions that are minor updates (increases in version number below the decimal point), so you will always be able to use the latest version with a full license. < To purchase, please contact > http://www.digitalmusicworld.com/superstore/ ================================================================================ * SoftSynthesizer is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. * All other company names and product names in this document are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. (C) 1998-2002 YAMAHA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved