Timbre Effect

What it does

It is important to note that when using the Timbre Effect, the on-screen keyboard displays a different pitch while maintaining the correct output.

Timbre refers to the tone quality of a note. This allows you to distinguish when two different instruments are playing the same pitch.

When using the Timbre Effect in the CFX Concert Grand, you are able to manipulate the timbre and emulate the sound of other keyboard instruments, like the harpsichord. The CFX Concert Grand uses a higher or lower sample than the pitch you play (depending on the knob setting) and transposes it, producing the altered timbre at the correct pitch. When the Timbre Effect knob is at 50%, you'll experience the natural timbre of the sampled Yamaha CFX concert grand piano. Turn the Timbre Effect knob above 50% to give the piano a more plucked sound, and turn the Timbre Effect knob below 50% for a less percussive sound.

To change the Timbre Effect

1. Click the Studio button. The Studio view appears.

2. AdjustClick and drag the knob up or right to increase and down or left to decrease. the Timbre Effect knob until you achieve the desired sound.