Yamaha WX7 Instructions
Adjusting The Playing Height of Keys On A WX7
The WX7 originally included two sets of 14 key self-adhesive adjustments shims (0.2mm and 0.5mm), which allow the minute adjustment of each key's playing height to one of three different styles (default, 0.2mm and 0.5mm). To apply the adjustment shims:
1) Remove the plastic covering from the shim, and stick it firmly on the body of the WX7 just under the pad (key cushion) associated with the key to adjust.
Reference: Owner's Manual, p.6 NOTE: Shims were originally included with the WX7, however, they are no longer an inventoried item at Yamaha.
Using The Dip Switches To Set The Key On A WX7
The normal playing Key of the WX7 is C. By changing the setting of Dip Switches #3 and #4, the WX7's Key can be changed Up to E flat or down to B flat, or even up by an entire octave.
Setting Dip Switches #3 and #4 to change the Key:
1) Locate the Dip Switches, found under a cover on the upper back of the WX7, just above the Octave Transpose keys.
2) Use a small screwdriver to flip Dip Switch #3 and #4 to the desired setting (see chart below). NOTE: When holding the WX7 vertically (in playing position), the Dip Switches are in the 'Off' position when they are set to the left and in the 'On' position when they are set to the right.
Dip Switch #3 Dip Switch #4 Key Instrument OFF OFF C Flute, Oboe ON OFF B flat Soprano, Tenor, Bass Saxophones, & Clarinet OFF ON E flat Sopranino, Alto, & Baritone Saxophones ON ON C (octave up) Flute, Oboe. Reference: Owner's Manual, p.11,
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Dip Switch #3 |
Dip Switch #4 |
Key |
Instrument |
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OFF |
OFF |
C |
Flute, Oboe |
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ON |
OFF |
B flat |
Soprano, Tenor, Bass Saxophones, & Clarinet |
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OFF |
ON |
E flat |
Sopranino, Alto, & Baritone Saxophones |
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ON |
ON |
C (octave up) |
Flute, Oboe |
Using The Drain Plugs To Achieve Different Playing Styles On A WX7
During normal use (without plugs), the WX7 behaves like a regular saxophone, meaning the air passes down the body of the instrument and out the lower Drain Hole.
There are two types of Drain Plugs that were originally included with the WX7: 1) Partially blocking the Drain Hole (with a cross-shaped cross section).
2) Fully blocking the Drain Hole (with a circular cross-section). Partially closing the upper Drain Hole, creates a tight blowing feel, while completely closing the upper Drain Hole creates an even tighter feel, suitable for saxophone players who tend to blow with greater force. Inserting Drain Plugs
1) Detach the mouthpiece by gently, but firmly sliding it out from the top of the WX7.
2) Insert the Drain plug into the slot as far as it will comfortably go. CAUTION: Take care not to touch the thin Lip Sensor extending from the instrument. This device measures subtle variations in lip pressure and can be easily bent or damaged.
NOTE: Drain Plugs were originally included with the WX7, however, they are no longer an inventoried item at Yamaha. Reference: Owner's Manual, p.6.
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