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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.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual 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, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor Water warning • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument.
Connections Saving data Saving and backing up your data • 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. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha PORTATONE! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. About this Owner’s Manual and Data List This manual consists of the following sections. Owner’s Manual Introduction (page 12).......................... Please read this section first. Quick Guide (page 24)...................
Accessories Guide to Yamaha Online Member Product User Registration Accessory CD-ROM for Windows Owner’s Manual Accessory CD-ROM for Windows Installation Guide Music Rest AC Power Adaptor PSR-S900: PA-300B or an equivalent* PSR-S700: PA-301 or an equivalent* * May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Table of Contents Introduction What can you do with the PORTATONE? ....... 12 Panel Controls ................................................. 14 Playing the Keyboard ...................................... 16 Power Supply ............................................... 16 Powering Up ................................................ 17 Setting Up ....................................................... 18 Music Rest ................................................... 18 Using Headphones ......................
Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles ........ 106 Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance of the Style (MIXING CONSOLE) ............................ 111 Scrolling the Display ........................................... 172 Following Links ................................................... 173 Entering Characters ............................................ 173 Return to the Previous Web Page ........................ 173 Refreshing a Web Page/Canceling Loading of a Web Page .............
Appendix Troubleshooting ............................................ 210 Introduction Specifications ................................................ 215 Using Your Instrument with Other Devices Index .............................................................. 217 Panel Button Chart .......................................
Application Index Starting up before turning the power on • Setting up the music rest.......................................................................................................................................... page 18 • Connecting headphones.......................................................................................................................................... page 18 • Turning the power on/off ...................................................................................
• Applying automatic harmony or echo to your right-hand melodies.........................Harmony/Echo ......................... page 89 • Automatically changing the chords of the Multi Pads with your left-hand play........Chord Match ............................ page 53 Instantly selecting custom panel settings • Calling up ideal panel setups..................................................................................Music Finder ................... pages 55, 111 • Changing setups to match the Style .
Introduction What can you do with the PORTATONE? LCD DEMO SONG Explore the Demos (page 24) Playback previously recorded songs (page 36, 57, 141) These not only showcase the stunning voices and styles of the instrument, they introduce you to the various functions and features — and give you hands-on experience using the PSR-S900/S700! Enjoy a wide variety of preset songs as well as songs on commercially available disks.
USB Audio Recorder (PSR-S900) Connect a guitar or microphone and record your playing and singing together with the sounds of the instrument—all mixed down to a stereo audio recording, and conveniently saved to a USB storage device.
Panel Controls Introduction LAN TO DEVICE USB TO HOST IN See page 193 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 H [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button ....................................... P. 36 STANDBY/ON 1 [STANDBY/ON] switch .................................................... P. 17 I [G]/[H] (REW/FF) buttons......................................... P. 142 VOLUME 2 [MASTER VOLUME] dial.................................................. P. 17 STYLE J STYLE buttons ......................
MIDI FOOT PEDAL OUT 1 2 VIDEO OUT Introduction G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 Z [LCD CONTRAST] knob .................................................. P. 19 [ [A]–[J] buttons.................................................................. P. 26 MULTI PAD CONTROL q [SELECT] button ............................................................. P. 134 \ [BALANCE] button........................................................... P. 41 r [1]–[4] buttons .....................
Playing the Keyboard Power Supply Introduction 1 WARNING • (PSR-S900) Use the specified adaptor (PA-300B/PA300 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. • (PSR-S700) Use the specified adaptor (PA-301/PA300B/PA-300 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. • (PSR-S900/S700) The use of an incompatible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the PSR-S900/S700, and may even pose a serious shock hazard! ALWAYS UNPLUG THE AC ADAPTOR FROM THE AC POWER OUTLET WHEN THE PSR-S900/ S700 IS NOT IN USE.
Powering Up n 1 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch. The main display appears in the display. CAUTION Introduction Before you switch your PSR-S900/S700 on or off, first turn down the volume of any connected audio equipment. In order to avoid possible damage to the speakers or other connected electronic equipment, always switch on the power of the PSR-S900/ S700 before switching on the power of the amplified speakers or mixer and amplifier.
Setting Up Music Rest Introduction The PSR-S900/S700 is supplied with a music rest that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel. Using Headphones CAUTION Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss. 18 PSR-S900/S700 Owner’s Manual Connect a pair of headphones to the [PHONES] jack.
Changing the Display Language This determines the language used in the display for messages, file names, and character input. 2 Introduction 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB[√][®] OWNER Press the [4π†]/[5π†] button to select a language. Display Settings Adjusting the Contrast of the Display You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [LCD CONTRAST] knob located to the left of the display.
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Adjust the brightness of the display. Introduction 1 2 20 PSR-S900/S700 Owner’s Manual Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB[√][®] CONFIG 2 Press the [2π†] button to adjust the brightness of the display.
Entering the Owner Name in the Opening Display Introduction You can have your name appear in the opening display (the display that appears when the power is turned on). (Example display from PSR-S900) 1 2 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB[√][®] OWNER Press the [I] (OWNER NAME) button and call up the Owner Name display. Refer to page 77 for character-entry details.
Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks Introduction An optional floppy disk drive UD-FD01 can be connected to this instrument. It lets you save original data you’ve created on the instrument to floppy disk, and allows you to load data from floppy disk to the instrument. Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive with care. Follow the important precautions below.
Handling the USB Storage Device (USB Flash Memory/Floppy Disk, etc) This instrument features a built-in [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. By connecting the instrument to a USB storage device with a standard USB cable, you can save data you’ve created to the connected device, as well as read data from the connected device. Be sure to handle USB storage device with care. Follow the important precautions below. age device, refer to the owner’s manual of the USB storage device.
Quick Guide Playing the Demos Quick Guide The Demos are more than just songs — they also provide helpful, easy-to-understand introductions to the features, functions and operations of the instrument. In a way, the Demos are an interactive “mini-manual”— complete with sound demonstrations and text showing what it can do for you. 1 2 Select the desired Language. 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J]UTILITY → TAB[√][®] OWNER 2 Press the [4π†]/[5π†] buttons to select the desired language.
Showing Specific Demo Topics 1 π†]/[8π π†] buttons in the Demo display to call up the specific Demo Press the [7π menu. To return back to the previous display, press the [J] (Play Overview Demo) button. Quick Guide 2 Press one of the [A]–[H] buttons to show a specific Demo. When the Demo has more than one screen. Press [1π†]–[8π†] buttons corresponding to the screen number. 3 Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Demos.
Operations in Basic Displays To start with, you should know a little about the basic displays that appear in the Quick Guide. There are three basic displays: Main display ➤ See below. File selection display ➤ page 27 Function display ➤ page 28 Quick Guide Operation of the Main Display The Main display shows the basic settings and important information for the instrument (It is the same display that appears when the instrument is turned on.).
Operation of the File Selection Display In the File Selection display, you can select the Voice (page 30)/Song (page 36)/Style (page 46), etc. In the example here, we’ll call up and use the Song Selection display. 2 Quick Guide 1 3, 5 3, 5 4 1 Press the SONG [SELECT] button to call up the Song Selection display. 2 Press the TAB [√][®] buttons to select the desired drive (PRESET/USER/USB). About PRESET/USER/USB PRESET ..............
Operation of the Function Display In the Function display, you can make detailed settings. In the example here, we’ll call up and use the keyboard touch sensitivity setting display. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. Quick Guide Categories of detailed settings are shown. 2 Press the [D] button to select the category CONTROLLER. When the selected category is further divided into sub-categories, the tab(s) will be shown in the display. n On the PSR-S700, “2 S.
4 Press the [A] button to select the “1 INITIAL TOUCH.” 4 Quick Guide 5 5 Press the [1π†]/[2π†] button to select touch sensitivity for the keyboard. For details on the touch sensitivity settings, see page 33. Throughout this manual, arrows are used in the instructions, indicating in shorthand the process of calling up certain displays and functions. For example, the instructions above can be indicated in shorthand as: [FUNCTION] → [D] CONTROLLER → TAB [√][®] KEYBOARD/PANEL → [A] 1 INITIAL TOUCH.
Playing Voices The instrument features a wide variety of exceptionally realistic Voices, including piano, guitar, strings, wind instruments and more. VOICE buttons (page 30) Quick Guide [METRONOME] button (page 34) Playing Preset Voices The preset Voices are categorized and contained in appropriate folders. Voice buttons on the panel correspond to the categories of the preset Voices. For example, press the [PIANO] button to display various piano Voices.
2 3 Press one of the VOICE buttons to select a Voice category and call up the Voice selection display. Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select the desired Voice. Quick Guide n • The Voice type and its defining characteristics are indicated above the Preset Voice name. For details on the characteristics, see page 83. • You can call up the information for the selected Voice by pressing the [7π] (INFORMATION) button.
Playing the Voice Demos To listen to the various Voices and hear how they sound especially in context, listen to the demo songs for each Voice. 1 Quick Guide 2 In the Voice Selection display (page 31 step 3), press the [8†] (DEMO) button to start the Demo for the selected Voice. To stop the Demo, press the [8†] (DEMO) button again.
Setting the touch sensitivity of the keyboard You can adjust the touch response of the instrument (how the sound responds to the way you play the keys). The touch sensitivity type becomes the common setting for all Voices. Call up the operation display: [FUNCTION] → [D] CONTROLLER → TAB [√][®] KEYBOARD/ PANEL → [A] 1 INITIAL TOUCH 2 Press the [1π†]/[2π†] buttons to specify the touch response. HARD 2 ..... Requires strong playing to produce high volume. Best for players with a heavy touch. HARD 1 .....
n • To avoid accidently applying modulation, make sure the MODULATION Wheel is set at MIN before you start playing. • The effects caused by using the MODULATION wheel will not be applied to the LEFT part when the Chord Fingering type is set to the one other than “FULL KEYBOARD” or “AI FULL KEYBOARD” with the [ACMP] and PART ON/OFF [LEFT] turned on. You can set whether the effects caused by the MODULATION Wheel will be applied or not to each of the keyboard part. 1 Call up the display.
Set the Popup Display Time 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB [√][®] CONFIG 2 2 Select the [B] (2 POPUP DISPLAY TIME) button, and use the [7π†]/[8π†] buttons to set the time. ■ Determine the Metronome Time Signature and Other Settings Call up the operation display: [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB [√][®] CONFIG 1 → [B] 2 METORONOME 2 Set the parameters by pressing the [2π†]–[7π†] buttons. VOLUME Determines the level of the metronome sound.
Quick Guide Practicing with the Preset Songs n Song In this manual, the word “Song” refers to performance data. Playing Back and Listening to Songs Before Practicing The instrument includes several preset Songs. This section covers basic information on playing back the preset Songs. 1 Press the SONG [SELECT] button to call up the Song selection display. 2 Press the [A] button to select the Sample Song category. 2 3 3 Press one of the [A]–[E] buttons to select the desired Song.
5 Press the SONG [J] (STOP) button to stop playback. Playing Songs saved to USER (page 73) 1 2 Press the SONG [SELECT] button to call up the Song selection display. 3 Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select the desired Song. Quick Guide Press the TAB [√][®] buttons to select the USER tab. Playing Songs saved to a USB storage device (page 73) CAUTION Before using a USB storage device, be sure to read “Handling the USB Storage Device (USB Flash Memory/Floppy Disk, etc)” on page 23.
Boost the volume of the part to be practiced On the instrument, a single Song can contain separate data for up to sixteen MIDI channels. Specify the channel for practicing and increase the playback volume for the channel. 1 Select a Song. The method for selecting a Song is the same as “Playing Back and Listening to Songs Before Practicing” (page 36 step 1–3). 2 Press the [MIXING CONSOLE] button to call up the MIXING CONSOLE display.
Displaying Music Notation (Score) You can view the music notation of the selected Song. We suggest that you read through the music notation before starting to practice. n • The instrument can display the music notation of commercially-available music data or your recorded Songs. • The displayed notation is generated by the instrument based on the Song data.
Set the detailed parameters of the view type as desired. 1 Press the [8π†] (SET UP) button to call up the detailed setting display. 2 Press the [1π†]–[6π†] buttons to set the view type. Quick Guide Determines which MIDI channel in the Song data is used for the left-hand/right-hand part. This setting returns to AUTO when a different Song is selected.
3 Press the SONG [TR 1] button to mute the right-hand part. The indicator of the [TR 1] button goes out. You can now play that part by yourself. 4 Press the SONG [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start playback. Practice the muted part viewing the Score display. n Adjusting the tempo Refer to page 34. 5 Press the SONG [J] (STOP) button to stop playback. 6 Turn the [GUIDE] button off.
Practicing the Left-hand Part (TRACK 2) Viewing the Score 1,2 3 Follow the same steps as in “Practice the right-hand part (TR 1)” on page 40. Press the [TR 2] button to mute the left-hand part. The indicator of the [TR 2 (L)] button goes out. You can now play that part by yourself. Quick Guide 4 Press the SONG [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start playback and practice the muted part. 5 Press the SONG [J] (STOP) button to stop playback. 6 Turn the [GUIDE] button off.
Other Methods for Specifying the A–B Repeat Range ● Specifying the repeat range while Songs are stopped 1 2 3 4 Press the [H] (Fast Forward) button to advance to the Point A location. Press the [REPEAT] button to specify Point A. Press the [H] (Fast Forward) button to advance to the Point B location. Press the [REPEAT] button again to specify Point B.
7 1 2 Quick Guide 3 4 5 Save the recorded performance. Press the SONG [SELECT] button to call up the Song selection display. Press the TAB [√][®] buttons to select the appropriate tab (USER, USB, etc.) to which you want to save the data. Select USER to save the data to internal memory, or select USB to save the data to a USB storage device. Press the [6†] (SAVE) button to call up the file naming display. Enter the file name (page 77). Press the [8π] (OK) button to save the file.
Press the [8π†] button to turn the [P.A.T.] (Performance Assistant) on. 4 Press the SONG [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start playback. 5 Play the keyboard. Quick Guide 3 The instrument automatically matches your performance on the keyboard to the Song playback and chords, no matter what keys you play. It even changes the sound according to the way you play. Try playing in the three different ways below.
Playing Accompaniment with the Auto Accompaniment Feature (Style Playback) Quick Guide The Auto Accompaniment features let you produce automatic accompaniment playback simply by playing “chords” with your left hand. This lets you automatically recreate the sound of a full band or orchestra—even if you’re playing by yourself. The Auto Accompaniment sound is made up of the rhythm patterns of the Styles.
Enabling tempo display above Style name You can select whether the tempo is displayed above the Style name or not. 1 2 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB [√][®] CONFIG 2 Select the [B] (2 DISPLAY STYLE TEMPO) button, and use the [5π†]/[6π†] buttons to switch the tempo display on/off. 2 Quick Guide • ON: Tempo is displayed above the Style name. With the default settings, the Display Style Tempo function is on. • OFF: Tempo is not displayed above the Style name.
6 Automatically play an appropriate ending by pressing any of the [ENDING/rit.] buttons, at the point in the score (page 46) indicated by “Ending.” When Ending playback is finished, the Style automatically stops. Quick Guide n • About the various Styles Refer to the Style List in the Data List available at the Yamaha website. (See page 5.
During Style Playback ● Main This is used for playing the main part of the Song. It plays an accompaniment pattern of several measures, and repeats indefinitely. Each preset Style features four different patterns. Press one of the MAIN [A]–[D] buttons during Style playback. Quick Guide ● Fill In The fill-in sections let you add dynamic variations and breaks in the rhythm of the accompaniment, to make your performance sound even more professional.
About the section button (INTRO/MAIN/ENDING, etc.) lamps • Green The section is not selected. • Red The section is currently selected. • Off The section contains no data and cannot be played. Quick Guide Holding the LEFT part Voice (Left Hold) This function causes the LEFT part Voice to be held even when the keys are released. Non-decaying voices such as strings are held continuously, while decay-type voices such as piano decay more slowly (as if the sustain pedal has been pressed).
Appropriate Panel Settings for the Selected Style—One Touch Setting One Touch Setting is a powerful and convenient feature that automatically calls up the most appropriate panel settings (Voices or effects, etc.) for the currently selected Style, with the touch of a single button. If you’ve already decided which Style you wish to use, you can have One Touch Setting automatically select the appropriate Voice for you. Select a Style (page 46). 2 Press one of the ONE TOUCH SETTING [1]–[4] buttons.
The Multi Pads The Multi Pads can be used to play a number of short pre-recorded rhythmic and melodic sequences that can be used to add impact and variety to your keyboard performances. Multi Pads are grouped in Banks or four each. The PSR-S900/S700 features a variety of Multi Pad Banks in a variety of different musical genres. Quick Guide Playing the Multi Pads 1 Press the MULTI PAD CONTROL [SELECT] button to call up the Multi Pad Bank selection display, then select the desired Bank.
Using Chord Match Many of the Multi Pad phrases are melodic or chordal and you can have these phrases automatically change chords as you do with your left hand. While a style is playing back and [ACMP] is on, simply play a chord with your left hand and press any of the Multi Pads — Chord Match changes the pitch to match the chords you play. You can also use this with the style stopped (with the Stop Accompaniment function). Keep in mind that some Multi Pads are not affected by Chord Match.
Applying Harmony to Your Right-hand Melody (HARMONY/ECHO) Among the Voice Effects, Harmony is one of the most impressive. It automatically adds harmony parts to the notes you play with your right hand—immediately giving you a more full and professional sound. For details on the Harmony/ Echo types, see page 89. An optional foot pedal can also be used to turn the effect on and off (page 194). 1 Quick Guide 2 3 Turn the [Harmony/Echo] button on.
Calling Up Ideal Setups for Each Song (Music Finder) If you want to play in a certain genre of music but don’t know which Style and Voice settings would be appropriate, the convenient Music Finder function can help you out. Simply select the desired music genre from among the Music F inder “Records,” and the instrument automatically makes all appropriate panel settings to let y ou play in that music style. A new record can be created by editing the currently selected one (page 114).
4 Play the keyboard. Notice that the panel settings have been automatically changed to match the music genre of the selected record. Quick Guide n • Tempo Lock Tempo Lock function lets you avoid changing the Tempo during Style playback when selecting another record. To turn on the Tempo Lock function, press the [I] (TEMPO LOCK) button in the Music Finder display. • Parameter Lock You can “lock” specific parameters (e.g., effect, split point, etc.
Singing Along with Song Playback (Karaoke) or Your Own Performance If the selected song has lyric data, you can have the lyrics shown in the display by playing back the song. Sing the song while viewing the lyrics on the display. Since the PSR-S900 is equipped with the MIC/LINE IN jack, you can sing a song using a microphone. Quick Guide Connecting a Microphone (PSR-S900 only) 1 2 3 Make sure you have a conventional dynamic microphone.
Singing with the Lyrics Display Try singing while playing back a Song containing lyric data 1 2 Quick Guide 3 Select a Song (page 36). Press the [LYRICS/TEXT] button (PSR-S900) / [LYRICS] button (PSR-S700) to display the lyrics. When the Text display appears, press the [1†] (LYRICS) button to display the lyrics. (PSR-S900) Press the SONG [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start playback. Sing while following along with the lyrics on the display. The color of the lyrics changes as the Song plays.
Displaying the lyrics/text on an external TV monitor (PSR-S900) The lyrics indicated on the display can also be output via the VIDEO OUT terminal. 1 Use an appropriate video cable to connect the [VIDEO OUT] connector of the PSR-S900 to the VIDEO INPUT connector on the TV monitor. 2 Set the external television/video monitor signal (NTSC or PAL) used by your video equipment, if necessary. Call up the operation display.
Adding Harmony Vocals to Your Voice (PSR-S900) You can also automatically apply various harmony vocals to your voice. 1 Select a Song which contains chord data (page 36). If the Song contains this data, the current chord name will be displayed in the Main display during Song playback, letting you easily check whether the Song contains chord data or not. Press the [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button to call up the harmony vocals (Vocal Harmony) Setting display.
Adjusting the microphone and Song volume (PSR-S900) You can adjust the volume balance between the Song playback and the microphone. 1 2 3 Press the [BALANCE] button to call up the Volume Balance display. To adjust the microphone volume, press the [4π†] button. To adjust the Song volume, press the [1π†] button. Press the [EXIT] button to close the volume balance display. Quick Guide Convenient Functions for Singing Along with Your Own Performance Changing the Key (Transpose) ➤ See below.
Displaying the Music Score on the Instrument and the Lyrics on TV (PSR-S900) This convenient sing-along function lets you have the music score shown on the display of the instrument (for your playing purposes), while only the lyrics are shown on a separate TV monitor (page 59) so your audience can sing along. 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB [√][®]SCREEN OUT Quick Guide 2 Press the [3π]/[4π] button to select LYRICS/TEXT.
Recording Your Performance as Audio (USB Audio Recorder) (PSR-S900) Quick Guide Here you’ll learn how to record your performance as audio data to a USB storage device. For example, by connecting a guitar, microphone or other device to the instrument, you can record an ensemble performance of guitar and keyboard together or record yourself singing along with Song playback. The performance data is saved as a WAV file of conventional CD quality (44.1 kHz/16 bit).
3 Press the [USB] button. Quick Guide 3 4 4 5 Press the [E] (USB AUDIO RECORDER) button to call up the recording display (USB AUDIO RECORDER display). If necessary, press the [E] (PROPERTY) button to call up the Property display, then check the information of the USB storage device. 5 6,7 The following information is indicated on the PROPERTY display. • DRIVE NAME ...................................... Number of the USB storage device (USB 1, USB 2, etc.) • ALL SIZE ..................................
Playing Back the Recorded Performance Play back the recorded performance. 1 Call up the USB AUDIO RECORDER display. [USB] → [E] USB AUDIO RECORDER 2 Quick Guide 3 Press the [7π†]/[8π†] (AUDITION) button to display the audio files (WAV data) saved to the connected USB storage device. The file recorded is selected in step 1-7 (page 63).
Basic Operation Selecting Message Language You can select the desired language of the display messages. 1 2 3 Use [4π†]/[5π†] (LANGUAGE) buttons to select the language. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous display. Basic Operation The language selected here is also used for various “Messages” shown during operations. Call up the operation display.
Instant Selection of the Displays—Direct Access Instant Selection of the Displays— Direct Access With the convenient Direct Access function, you can instantly call up the desired display—with just a single additional button press. 1 2 Press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button. A message appears in the display prompting you to press the appropriate button. Basic Operation Press the button corresponding to the desired setting display to instantly call up that display.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) There are two basic display types – Main and Selection. Here are explanations of each display segment and its basic operation. Main Display The Main display shows the current basic settings of the instrument such as the currently selected Voice and Style, allowing you to see them at a single glance. The Main display is the one you’ll usually see when you play the keyboard.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) ! Voice name • RIGHT 1 (indicated at the right edge of the display): Voice name currently selected for the RIGHT 1 part (page 84). • RIGHT 2 (indicated at the right edge of the display): Voice name currently selected for the RIGHT 2 part (page 84). • LEFT (indicated at the right edge of the display): Voice name currently selected for the LEFT part (page 84). When the Left Hold function is ON, an “H” indication appears (page 50).
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) File Selection Display Configuration • Location (drive) of data Preset User Location where pre-programmed Location where recorded or edited data is saved. (preset) data is stored. USB Location where data on USB storage device (USB flash memory, floppy disk, etc.) is saved. Basic Operation Hereafter in this manual, any USB storage device such as USB flash memory, floppy disk drive, etc. will be referred to as “USB storage device.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) File Selection Display Basic Operation 1 Selecting a file saved to the USB storage device. You can also select a specified file in the USB storage device by pressing the [USB] button. [USB] → [A] SONG/[B] STYLE/ [F] VOICE/[G] MULTI PAD → [A]–[J] 3 3 3 Basic Operation 2 4 1 2 3 4 Select the tab containing the desired file by using the TAB [√][®] buttons. Select the page containing the desired file by using the [1π]–[7π] buttons. Select the file.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) File/Folder Operations in the File Selection Display • Saving Files ............................................................................................. page 73 • Copying Files/Folders (Copy & Paste)....................................................... page 74 • Moving Files (Cut & Paste)....................................................................... page 75 • Deleting Files/Folders .................................................
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Saving Files This operation lets you save your original data (such as Songs and Voices you’ve created) to a file. 1 After you’ve created a Song or Voice in the relevant SONG CREATOR or VOICE SET display, press the [SAVE] display button. The File Selection display for the corresponding data appears. Keep in mind that the Save operation is executed from the File Selection display.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Basic Operation Restrictions for protected Songs Commercially available song data may be copy protected to prevent illegal copying or accidental erasure. They are marked by the indications at the upper left side of the file names. The indications and relevant restrictions are detailed below. Prot. 1 Indicates Preset Songs saved to the User tab display, Disk Orchestra Collection (DOC) Songs, and Disklavier Piano Soft Songs.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Moving Files (Cut & Paste) This operation lets you cut a file and paste it to another location (folder). 1 2 3 Call up the display containing the file you want to move. Press the [2†] (CUT) button to cut the file. The pop-up window for the Cut operation appears at the bottom of the display. Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons corresponding to the desired file. To cancel the selection, press the same [A]–[J] button again.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Renaming Files/Folders This operation lets you rename files/folders. 1 2 Basic Operation 3 4 5 6 Call up the display containing the file/folder you want to rename. Press the [1†] (NAME) button. The pop-up window for the Rename operation appears at the bottom of the display. Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons corresponding to the desired file/ folder. Press the [7†] (OK) button to confirm the file/folder selection.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Creating a New Folder This operation lets you create new folders. Folders can be created, named and organized as desired, making it easier to find and select your original data. 1 2 A new folder cannot be made in the PRESET tab. Press the [7†] (FOLDER) button to call up the naming display for a new folder. Folder directories for the USER tab display In the USER tab display, folder directories can contain up to four levels.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) 4 Basic Operation In the case of characters which are not accompanied by special character marks (with the exception of kanakan and half-size katakana), you can call up the mark list by pressing the [6†] button after selecting a character (before actual entry of a character). Press the [8π] (OK) button to actually enter the new name and return to the previous display.
Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings Restoring the Factory-programmed System While holding the C6 key (right-most key on the keyboard), turn the [POWER] button ON. This operation has the same result as and is a shortcut for the System Setup restore operation explained in step 2 of the following section. The operation of restoring the factory-programmed settings does not affect the Internet Settings. To reset the Internet Settings, refer to page 182.
Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings Saving and Recalling Your Original Settings as a Single File For the items below, you can save your Original Settings as a Single File for future recall. 1 2 Basic Operation 3 Press one of the [F]–[I] buttons to call up the relevant display for saving your data. Parameters set on the various displays such as the [FUNCTION] → UTILITY and microphone setting display are handled as a single System Setup file.
Data Backup Data Backup 4 For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that you copy or save your important data to a USB storage device. This provides a convenient backup if the internal memory is damaged. Data that can be saved 1 Song*, Style, Multi Pad, Registration Memory Bank and Voice 5 2 Music Finder Record, Effect**, MIDI Template and System File **Effect data includes the following: - Edited or saved data in the Mixing Console “EFFECT/EQ.
Data Backup 3 All data listed in 1 and 2 1 2 3 Insert/connect the backup USB storage device (destination). Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB [√][®] OWNER Press the [D] (BACKUP) button to save the data to the USB storage device. To restore the data, press the [E] (RESTORE) button in step 3 above. Basic Operation n • It takes a few minutes to complete the backup/restore operation. • Backup data which has not been created on the PSRS900/S700 cannot be restored.
Using, Creating and Editing Voices Reference Reference to Quick Guide pages Playing Voices ................................................................................ page 30 Playing Preset Voices ............................................................... page 30 Using the Pitch Bend Wheel.................................................... page 33 Using the Modulation Wheel ................................................. page 33 Using the Metronome .............................................
Playing Different Voices Simultaneously Playing Different Voices Simultaneously The PSR-S900/S700 keyboard features various functions and performance conveniences that are simply unavailable on an acoustic instrument. It allows you to play several different Voices together in a layer, or play one Voice with your left hand while you play a different Voice (or even two layered Voices!) with your right.
Playing Different Voices Simultaneously Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Right 1 and 2 Parts) You can play two Voices simultaneously with the Right 1 and 2 parts. 1 2 3 For the selected part, the name of the currently selected Voice is highlighted (reverse display) in the Main display. Press the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 2] button to turn it on. Press one of the VOICE buttons to call up the Voice selection display for the Right 2 part.
Playing Different Voices Simultaneously Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands (Right 1 and Left Parts) You can play different Voices with the Left and Right Hands (Right 1 and Left parts). For the selected part, the name of the currently selected Voice is highlighted (reverse display) in the Main display. 1 2 Using, Creating and Editing Voices 3 4 Make sure the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 1] button is turned on. Press the PART ON/OFF [LEFT] button to turn it on.
Changing Pitch Changing Pitch Transpose Transpose the pitch of the keyboard up or down (in semitones). • Transposing during performance You can easily set the desired transposition of the overall sound of the instrument by pressing the TRANSPOSE [–]/[+] buttons. • Transposing before performance Change the transpose settings in the MIXING CONSOLE display. You can set the transposition for the keyboard pitch (KBD), song playback (SONG), or overall sound of the instrument (MASTER), respectively.
Changing Pitch 4 Change the following settings as necessary. • Tuning the individual notes of the keyboard (TUNE) Cent: In musical terms a “cent” is 1/ 100th of a semitone. (100 cents equal one semitone.) Using, Creating and Editing Voices Instantly recalling the desired scale Register the desired scale to the Registration Memory. Be sure to checkmark the SCALE item when registering (page 135). 1 2 Press the [3π†] button to select the note for tuning.
Selecting the Harmony/Echo type Selecting the Harmony/Echo type You can select the desired Harmony/Echo effect from a variety of types. 1 2 3 4 Turn the [Harmony/Echo] button on. Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [H] HARMONY/ECHO Use the [1π†]–[3π†] buttons to select the Harmony/Echo type. Use the [4π†]–[8π†] buttons to select various Harmony/Echo settings (page 90). The available settings differ depending on the Harmony/Echo type.
Selecting the Harmony/Echo type ● Multi Assign Type Multi Assign effect automatically assigns notes played simultaneously in the right-hand section of the keyboard to separate parts (Voices). Both of the keyboard part [RIGHT 1] and [RIGHT 2] should be turned on when using the Multi Assign effect. The Right 1 and Right 2 Voices are alternately assigned to the notes in the order you play.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) The Mixing Console gives you intuitive control over aspects of the keyboard parts and Song/Style channels, including volume balance and the timbre of the sounds. It lets you adjust the levels and stereo position (pan) of each Voice to set the optimum balance and stereo image, and lets you set how the effects are applied.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) 6 Save your MIXING CONSOLE settings. • Saving the PANEL PART display settings Register them to Registration Memory (page 135). • Saving the STYLE PART display settings Save them as Style data. 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [F] DIGITAL REC MENU 2 Press the [B] button to call up the STYLE CREATOR display. 3 Press the [EXIT] button to close the RECORD display.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) FILTER HARMONIC CONTENT Allows you to adjust the resonance effect (page 101) for each part. BRIGHTNESS Determines the brightness of the sound for each part by adjusting the cutoff frequency (page 101). TUNE Portamento is a function that creates a smooth transition in pitch from the first note played on the keyboard to the next. The Portamento Time determines the pitch transition time. Higher values result in a longer pitch change time.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) Song Auto Revoice This feature lets you use the high-quality sounds of the instrument to full advantage with XG-compatible song data. When you play back any commercially available XG song data or that created on other instruments, you can use Auto Revoice to automatically assign the specially created Voices of the PSR-S900/S700 (Live!, Cool!, etc.) instead of the conventional XG Voices of the same type.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) Effect Type ■ Selecting an Effect type 1–3 Same operation as in the “Basic Procedure” on page 91. In step 2, select the EFFECT tab. Press the [F] (TYPE) button to call up the Effect Type selection display. 5 Use the [1π†]/[2π†] buttons to select the effect BLOCK. Using, Creating and Editing Voices 4 DSP: Stands for Digital Signal Processor (or Processing).
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) 7 8 Use the [5π†]/[6π†] buttons to select the effect CATEGORY. Use the [7π†]/[8π†] buttons to select the effect TYPE. If you want to edit the effect parameters, go on to the next operation. ■ Editing and Saving the effect Using, Creating and Editing Voices 9 10 Re-selecting the Effect block, category and type Use the [1π†]–[3π†] buttons. The re-selected effect configuration is displayed at the upper left side box in the display.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) 14 Use the [3π†]–[6π†] buttons to select the destination for saving the effect. The maximum number for effects that can be saved differs depending on the effect block. 15 Using, Creating and Editing Voices 14 15 Press the [I] (SAVE) button to save the effect (page 73). When recalling the saved effect, use the same procedure as in step 8.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) If you want to edit the EQ parameters, go on to the next operation. Using, Creating and Editing Voices ■ Editing and Saving the selected EQ 5 Press the [F] (EDIT) button to call up the MASTER EQ EDIT display. 6 Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select a preset EQ type. 6 9 8 7 8 7 Use the [3π†]–[7π†] buttons to boost or cut each of the five bands. Use the [8π†] button to boost or cut all the five bands at the same time.
Voice Creating—Voice Set Voice Creating—Voice Set The PSR-S900/S700 has a Voice Set feature that allows you to create your own Voices by editing some parameters of the existing Voices. Once you’ve created a Voice, you can save it as a User Voice to the USER/(USB) display for future recall. The editing method is different for the ORGAN FLUTES Voices and for other Voices. Editing the ORGAN FLUTES Voices The editing method is different for the ORGAN FLUTES Voices compared to other Voices.
Voice Creating—Voice Set 6 7 Press the [D] (COMPARE) button to compare the sound of the edited Voice with the unedited Voice. Press the [I] (SAVE) button to save your edited Voice (page 73). Editable Parameters in the VOICE SET Displays The available parameters differ depending on the Voice. The following covers in detail the editable parameters that are set in the displays explained in step 3 of the “Basic Procedure” on page 99. The Voice Set parameters are organized into five different displays.
Voice Creating—Voice Set SOUND ● FILTER Filter is a processor that changes the timbre or tone of a sound by either blocking or passing a specific frequency range. The parameters below determine the overall timbre of the sound by boosting or cutting a certain frequency range. In addition to making the sound either brighter or mellower, Filter can be used to produce electronic, synthesizer-like effects. BRIGHTNESS Determines the cutoff frequency or effective frequency range of the filter (see diagram).
Voice Creating—Voice Set ● VIBRATO SPEED Pitch Vibrato: A quavering, vibrating sound effect that is produced by regularly modulating the pitch of the Voice. DEPTH DELAY Time DEPTH Determines the intensity of the Vibrato effect. Higher settings result in a more pronounced Vibrato. SPEED Determines the speed of the Vibrato effect. DELAY Determines the amount of time that elapses between the playing of a key and the start of the Vibrato effect.
Voice Creating—Voice Set Creating Your Original Organ Flutes Voices The PSR-S900/S700 features a variety of lush, dynamic organ Voices that you can call up with the [ORGAN FLUTES] button. It also gives you the tools to create your own original organ sounds by using the Voice Set function. Just as on a traditional organ, you can create your own sounds by adjusting the levels of the flute footages. Basic Procedure 1 2 Select the desired Organ Flutes Voice to be edited (page 31).
Voice Creating—Voice Set 5 CAUTION If you select another Voice without saving the settings, the settings will be lost. If you wish to store the settings here, make sure to save the settings as a User Voice before selecting another Voice or turning the power off. 6 Use the [A]–[D], [F]–[H] and [1π†]–[8π†] buttons to edit the Voice. Press the [I] (SAVE) button to save your edited ORGAN FLUTES Voice (page 73).
Voice Creating—Voice Set VOLUME/ATTACK Adjusts the overall volume of the Organ Flutes. The longer the graphic bar, the greater the volume. RESP Affects both the attack and release (page 101) portion of the sound, increasing or decreasing the response time of the initial swell and release, based on the FOOTAGE controls. The higher the value, the slower the swell and release. VIBRATO SPEED Determines the speed of the vibrato effect controlled by the Vibrato On/Off and Vibrato Depth on the previous page.
Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles Reference to Quick Guide pages Playing “Mary Had a Little Lamb” with the Auto Accompaniment Feature..................................................................... page 46 Pattern Variation ...................................................................... page 48 Learning How to Play (Indicate) Chords for Style Playback ...... page 50 Appropriate Panel Settings for the Selected Style (One Touch Setting) .....................................
Playing Only the Rhythm Channels of a Style SINGLE FINGER Makes it simple to produce orchestrated accompaniment using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by pressing a minimum number of keys on the Chord section of the keyboard. This type is available only for Style playback. The abbreviated chord fingerings described at right are used: C For a major chord, press the root key only. Cm For a minor chord, simultaneously press the root key and a black key to its left.
Playing Only the Rhythm Channels of a Style 4 Press the STYLE CONTROL [START/STOP] button to stop the rhythm. Turning channels of the Style on/off A Style contains eight channels: RHY1 (Rhythm 1) – PHR2 (Phrase 2). You can add variations and change the feeling of a Style by selectively turning channels on/off as the Style plays. 1 Press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button to call up the CHANNEL ON/ OFF display. When the STYLE tab is not selected, press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button again.
Style Playback-related Settings Style Playback-related Settings The PSR-S900/S700 has a variety of Style playback functions which can be accessed in the display below. 1 2 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [C] STYLE SETTING/SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING → TAB[√][®] STYLE SETTING Use the [1π†]–[8π†] buttons for each setting. OFF...............................The chord played in the chord section will not sound. STYLE...........................
Split Point Settings • Style Change Behavior There are three types as shown below. Section Set Determines the default section that is automatically called up when selecting different Styles (when Style playback is stopped). When set to “OFF” and Style playback is stopped, the active section is maintained even if the different Style is selected. When any of the MAIN A-D sections is not included in the Style data, the nearest section is automatically selected.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance of the Style (MIXING CONSOLE) Setting the Split Point (S) and the Split Point (L) to the same note Split Point (S+L) Chord section + Voice LEFT Voice RIGHT 1and 2 Press the [F] (S+L) button and rotate the DATA ENTRY dial. Setting the Split Point (S) and the Split Point (L) to different notes Split Point (S) Chord section Split Point (L) Voice LEFT Voice RIGHT 1and 2 Press the [H] (S) button or the [G] (L) button and rotate the DATA ENTRY dial.
Convenient Music Finder feature Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles Clear the search criteria To clear the entered Music/Keyword/Style, press the [F]/[G]/[H] (CLEAR) button. 3 Press the [6π] (SEARCH 1) button to call up the Search display. 4 Enter the search criteria. • Search by song title or music genre (MUSIC) or keyword Entering several different keywords You can search several different keywords simultaneously by inserting a separator (comma) between each.
Convenient Music Finder feature 5 Press the [8π] (START SEARCH) button to start the search. The Search 1 display appears, showing the results of the search. To cancel searching, press the [8†] (CANCEL) button. Searching other music genres When you want to search other music genres, press the [6†] (SEARCH 2) button in the Music Finder display. The search result is displayed in the SEARCH 2 display.
Convenient Music Finder feature Editing Records You can create a new record by editing the currently selected record. The newly created records are automatically saved in the internal memory. CAUTION You can also change a preset record to create a new one. If you want to keep the original preset, make sure to change the name and register the edited record as a new record (see step 5, page 114). 1 2 3 Select the desired record to be edited in the Music Finder display.
Convenient Music Finder feature Saving the Record The Music Finder feature handles all the Records including the presets and additionally created records as a single file. Keep in mind that individual records (panel setups) cannot be handled as separate files. 1 2 3 Call up the Save display. [MUSIC FINDER] → TAB [√][®] ALL → [7π†] (FILES) Press the TAB [√][®] buttons to select the location for saving (USER/ USB). Press the [6†] button to save the file (page 73).
Convenient Music Finder feature Calling up Music Finder Records Saved to USER/USB To call up the Music Finder records you’ve saved to USER/USB, follow the instructions below. CAUTION Selecting “REPLACE” automatically deletes all your original records from internal memory and replaces them with the factory Music Finder data.
Convenient Music Finder feature Viewing information about Music Finder records (Music Finder Plus) This service provides information on Music Finder records that you may be interested in. It also provides song downloads for your particular instrument as well as downloadable Music Finder records you can load to your instrument. For more details about this service, go to the following website. http://music.yamaha.com/idc The available contents of the Music Finder Plus service are subject to change.
Style Creator Style Creator You can create your own styles—recording them by yourself or by combining the internal Style data. The created Styles can be edited. Style Structure Styles are made up of fifteen different sections and each section has eight separate channels. With the Style Creator feature, you can create a Style by separately recording the channels, or by importing pattern data from other existing Styles. Style Four different Fill-ins are available.
Style Creator Realtime Recording (BASIC) Create a single Style by recording the individual channels one-by-one, using realtime recording. Realtime Recording Characteristics • Loop Recording Style playback repeats the rhythm patterns of several measures in a “loop,” and Style recording is also done using loops. For example, if you start recording with a two-measure main section, the two measures are repeatedly recorded.
Style Creator Specifying sections from the panel buttons You can specify the sections to be recorded by using the Section buttons ([INTRO]/[MAIN]/[ENDING], etc.) on the panel. Pressing one of the Section buttons calls up the SECTION display. Change the sections by using the [6π†]/[7π†] buttons and execute the selection by pressing the [8π] button. 6 Use the [3π†]/[4π†] buttons to select the section (page 118) to be recorded. 7-2 The INTRO 4/ENDING 4 sections cannot be specified with the panel controls.
Style Creator 11 12 13 14 15 Start recording by pressing the Style Control [START/STOP] button. Playback of the specified section starts. Since the accompaniment pattern plays back repeatedly in a loop, you can record individual sounds one by one, listening to the previous sounds as they play. For information on recording to channels other than the rhythm channels (RHY1, 2), refer to the section “Rules when recording non-rhythm channels” (see below).
Style Creator Step Recording (EDIT) Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles The explanation here applies when selecting the EDIT tab in step 4 of “Realtime Recording” (page 119). In the EDIT display, you can record notes with absolutely precise timing.
Style Creator Style Assembly (ASSEMBLY) Style Assembly allows you to create a single Style by mixing the various patterns (channels) from existing internal Styles. 1 2 Select the basic Style, then call up the display for Style Assembly. The operation steps are the same as steps 1–4 in “Realtime recording” (page 119). In step 4, select the ASSEMBLY tab. Select the desired section (Intro, Main, Ending, etc.) for your new Style.
Style Creator Playing the Style During Style Assembly While you are assembling a Style, you can play back the Style and select the method of playback. Use the [6π†]/[7π†] (PLAY TYPE) buttons in the Style Assembly display to select the playback method. • SOLO Mutes all but the selected channel in the ASSEMBLY tab display. Any channels set to ON in the RECORD display on the BASIC page are played back simultaneously. • ON Plays back the selected channel in the ASSEMBLY tab display.
Style Creator Changing the Rhythmic Feel (GROOVE) The explanation here applies when you select the GROOVE tab in step 4 of “Basic Operation for Editing Styles” (page 124). 1 Press the [A]/[B] button to select the edit menu (page 126). 1 3 4 2 3 4 Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles 2 Use the [1π†]–[8π†] buttons to edit the data. For details on editable parameters, see page 126. Press the [D] (EXECUTE) button to actually enter the edits for each display.
Style Creator Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles ■ GROOVE This lets you add swing to the music or change the “feel” of the beat by making subtle shifts in the timing (clock) of the Style. The Groove settings are applied to all channels of the selected Style. ORIGINAL BEAT Specifies the beats to which Groove timing is to be applied.
Style Creator Editing Data for Each Channel (CHANNEL) The explanation here applies when you select the CHANNEL tab in step 4 of “Basic Operation for Editing Styles” (page 124). 1 Press the [A]/[B] button to select the edit menu (see below). 1 4 5 2 3 4 5 Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles 2 3 Use the [1π†]/[2π†] (CHANNEL) buttons to select the channel to be edited. The selected channel is shown at the upper left of the display. Use the [4π†]–[8π†] buttons to edit the data.
Style Creator Making Style File Format Settings (PARAMETER) Special Parameter Settings Based on Style File Format Editing of Style File Format data is related only to note conversion. Editing the rhythm channels has no effect. Source Pattern SOURCE ROOT (Chord Root setting of a Source Pattern) SOURCE CHORD (Chord Type setting of a Source Pattern) Chord change via the chord section of the keybaord.
Style Creator 2 Use the [1π†]/[2π†] (CHANNEL) buttons to select the channel to be edited. The selected channel is shown at the upper left of the display. 3 Use the [3π†]–[8π†] buttons to edit the data. For details on editable parameters, see below. 4 CAUTION The edited Style will be lost if you change to another Style or you turn the power off without executing the Save operation. Press the [I] (SAVE) button to call up the Style Selection display to save your data.
Style Creator Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles ■ NTT (Note Transposition Table) This sets the note transposition table for the source pattern. BYPASS When NTR is set to ROOT FIXED, the transposition table used does not do any note conversion. When NTR is set to ROOT TRANS, the table used only converts the root note. MELODY Suitable for melody line transposition. Use this for melody channels such as Phrase 1 and Phrase 2. CHORD Suitable for chord transposition.
Style Creator ■ NOTE LIMIT This sets the note range (highest and lowest notes) for voices recorded to the style channels. By judicious setting of this range, you can ensure that the voices sound as realistic as possible — in other words, that no notes outside the natural range are sounded (e.g., high bass sounds or low piccolo sounds). The actual notes that sound are automatically shifted to the set range. Example — When the lowest note is C3 and the highest is D4.
The Multi Pads Reference to Quick Guide pages The Multi Pads .............................................................................. page 52 Multi Pad Creating (Multi Pad Creator) This feature lets you create your original Multi Pad phrases, and also allows you to edit existing Multi Pad phrases to create your own. Multi Pad Realtime Recording 1 2 The Multi Pads 3 4 5 6 7 Select a Multi Pad Bank to be edited or created (page 134). Call up the operation display.
Multi Pad Creating (Multi Pad Creator) 9 10 11 12 13 Listen back to your newly recorded phrase, by pressing the appropriate MULTI PAD button, [1]–[4]. To re-record the phrase, repeat steps 6–8. Turn Repeat of each pad On or Off by using the [1π†] - [4π†] buttons. If the Repeat parameter is on for the selected pad, playback of the corresponding pad will continue until the MULTI PAD [STOP] button is pressed.
Multi Pad Editing (Multi Pad Creator) Multi Pad Editing (Multi Pad Creator) 1 2 Press the MULTI PAD CONTROL [SELECT] button to call up the Multi Pad Bank selection display, then select a Bank to be edited on the USER drive. Press the [8†] button to call up the [MULTI PAD EDIT] display, then select a Pad to be edited by pressing any of the [A], [B], [F], and [G] buttons. The Multi Pads The number above the Pad name corresponds to the MULTI PAD [1]–[4] buttons.
Registering and Recalling Custom Panel Setups — Registration Memory The Registration Memory function allows you to save (or “register”) virtually all panel settings to a Registration Memory button, and then instantly recall your custom panel settings by pressing a single button. The registered settings for eight Registration Memory buttons should be saved as a single Bank (file).
Recalling the Registered Panel Setups Saving the Registered Panel Setups You can save all the eight registered panel setups as a single Registration Memory Bank file. Bank 4 Bank 3 Bank 2 Bank 1 1 Registration Memory data compatibility In general, Registration Memory data (Bank files) is compatible among the models PSR-S900/ S700. However, the data may not be perfectly compatible, depending on the specifications of each model.
Recalling the Registered Panel Setups Parameter Lock You can “lock” specific parameters (e.g., effect, split point, etc.) to make them selectable only via the panel control—in other words, instead of via Registration Memory, One Touch Setting, Music Finder, Song or incoming MIDI data, etc. 1 Call up the Parameter Lock display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB [√][®] → CONFIG 1 → [B] 3 PARAMETER LOCK 2 Select the desired parameter by using the [1π†]–[7π†]buttons, then lock it with the [8π] (OK) button.
Recalling the Registered Panel Setups Disabling Recall of Specific Items (Freeze Function) Registration Memory lets you recall all the panel setups you made with a single button press. However, there may be times that you want certain items to remain the same, even when switching Registration Memory setups. For example, you may want to switch Voices or effect settings while keeping the same accompaniment Style. This is where the Freeze function comes in handy.
Recalling the Registered Panel Setups 4 5 Use the [E] button to determine how Registration Sequence behaves when reaching the end of the sequence (SEQUENCE END). STOP .....................Pressing the TAB [®] button or the “advance” pedal has no effect. The sequence is “stopped.” TOP .......................The sequence starts again at the beginning. NEXT BANK...........The sequence automatically moves to the beginning of the next Registration Memory Bank in the same folder. Program the Sequence order.
Using, Creating and Editing Songs Reference to Quick Guide Pages Practicing with the Preset Songs .................................................. page 36 Playing Back and Listening to Songs Before Practicing ............ page 36 Displaying Music Notation (Score) .......................................... page 39 Muting the Right- or Left-hand Part Viewing the Score ............. page 40 Practicing by Using the Repeat Playback Function .................. page 42 Recording Your Performance.................
Operations for Song Playback Operations for Song Playback This section explains detailed operations and functions related to Song playback which are not covered in the “Quick Guide.” ■ Starting/Stopping a Song Press the SONG [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start Song playback, and press the SONG [J] (STOP) button to stop. In addition, there are several other convenient ways to start/stop a Song. Depending on the particular Song data, the Style will also play back at the same time.
Operations for Song Playback ■ Top/Pause/Rewind/Fast Forward Moving to the top position of the Song Press the SONG [J] (STOP) button, regardless of whether the Song is stopped or playing back. Pausing the Song Press the SONG [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button during Song playback. Press the SONG [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button again and the Song will resume from the current position.
Operations for Song Playback ■ Queuing the Next Playback Song While a Song is playing back, you can queue up the next Song for playback. This is convenient for chaining it to the next Song smoothly during stage performance. Select the Song you want play next in the Song Selection display, while a Song is playing back. The “NEXT” indication appears at the upper right of the corresponding Song name. To cancel this setting, press the [8†] (Cancel) button. Parameter Lock You can “lock” specific parameters (e.
Adjusting the Volume Balance and Voice Combination, etc. (MIXING CONSOLE) Reading Song data automatically when inserting a USB storage device You can have the instrument automatically call up the first Song (not contained in a folder) on a USB storage device, as soon as the device is connected to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB [√][®] MEDIA 2 Press the [3π]/[4π] (SONG AUTO OPEN) button to select “ON.
Practicing Songs with the Guide Functions Changing Voices 1–4 5 6 7 8 The operation steps are the same as in the “Adjusting the Volume Balance of Each Channel” (see page 144). Press the [H] button to select the “VOICE.” Press one of the [1π†]–[8π†] buttons to call up the Voice selection display for the channel. Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select a Voice. You can save the changed Voice selection to the Song in the Setup operation (page 166).
Practicing Songs with the Guide Functions For Keyboard Performance Follow Lights When this is selected, Song playback pauses, waiting for you to play the notes correctly. When you play the correct notes, Song playback continues. Follow Lights was developed for the Yamaha Clavinova series. This function is used for practicing purposes, with built-in lamps on the Clavinova keyboard indicating the notes to be played.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI Recording Your Performance to MIDI You can record your own performances and save them to the User tab display or a USB storage device. Several different recording methods are available: Quick Recording which lets you record performance conveniently and quickly, Multi track Recording which lets you record several different parts to multiple channels, and Step Recording which lets you enter notes one by one.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI 2 Make the desired panel settings for your keyboard performance. Below are some example settings you may want to try. • Recording the RIGHT 2 and/or LEFT parts The [RIGHT 2] and/or [LEFT] keyboard parts should be turned on. Select the voice for each keyboard part (RIGHT 2, LEFT) by calling up the Voice selection display (page 85, page 86). The RIGHT 2 and/or LEFT parts are recorded onto separate tracks. • Recording Styles 1 Select a Style (page 46).
Recording Your Performance to MIDI 5 Press the SONG [J] (STOP) button to stop recording. When recording is finished, a message prompting you to save the recorded performance data appears. To close the message, press the [EXIT] button. See step 7 for instructions on saving your recording. 6 Listen to your newly recorded performance. Press the SONG [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to play back the performance you just recorded.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI Setting all of the 5–16 channels to “REC” simultaneously While holding the SONG [REC] button, press the SONG [EXTRA TR] button. 2 While holding the SONG [REC] button, While holding the SONG [REC] button, press the [2π] button to set the press the [1π†]–[8π†] buttons to channel 2 to “REC.” set the desired channels to “REC.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI 7 8 To record another channel, repeat steps 2 through 6. Press the SONG [SELECT] button to call up the Song Selection display for saving your data, then save the data in the Song Selection display (page 73). About Song channels Default channel/part assignments are shown below. Channels 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Keyboard parts RHYTHM1 RHYTHM2 BASS CHORD1 CHORD2 PAD PHRASE1 PHRASE2 Style parts Multi Pad parts RIGHT1 RIGHT1 RIGHT1 RIGHT1 M.Pad1 M.Pad2 M.Pad3 M.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI Step Recording This method lets you record regular music data such as melodies and chords. Basic Operations for Step Recording 1 2 3 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [F] DIGITAL REC MENU Press the [A] button to call up the Song Creator display for recording/ editing a Song. Select the appropriate tab by using the TAB [√][®] buttons. For recording melodies .............. Select the [1–16] tab. For recording chords .................. Select the [CHORD] tab.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI Recording Melodies This section explains how to step-record notes, using three music score examples. Example 1 The explanations here apply to step 7 of the section “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 152. 3–5 1 Since the music score displayed on the instrument is generated from the recorded MIDI data, it may not appear exactly the same as shown here. 6 7 2 * The numbers shown in the notation correspond to the following operation step numbers.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI 6 Press the [6π†] button to enter a quarter-note rest. To enter the rest, use the [4π†]–[8π†] buttons. (Press the button once to select the rest value, and once again to actually enter it.) A rest having specified note length will be entered. 7 Play the C4 key. 8 Press the SONG [J] (STOP) button to move the cursor to the beginning of the Song. 8 9 Press the SONG [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to hear the newly entered notes.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI About items which can be selected via the [G] [H] [I] buttons in the Step Record display [G] button ........... Determines the velocity (loudness) of the note to be entered. Items Kbd.Vel fff ff f mf mp p pp ppp Velocity to be recorded Actual velocity you play the keyboard with 127 111 95 79 63 47 31 15 About velocity Velocity is determined by how strongly you play the keyboard.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI Example 2 The explanations here apply to step 7 of the “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 152. 2–5 Since the music score displayed on the instrument is generated from the recorded MIDI data, it may not appear exactly the same as shown here. 6–8 10–13 14–16 9 1 * The numbers shown in the sheet correspond to the following operation step numbers.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 After releasing the F3 key, press the [H] button to select “Staccato.” Press the [7π†] button to select the eighth-note length. Play the keys E3, F3, and A3 in order, according to the notation example. Press the [G] button to select “ Press the [H] button to select “Tenuto.” Press the [I] button to select “dotted.” Press the [5π†] button to select the dotted half-note length. Play the A3 key on the keyboard, as specified in the example.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI Example 3 The explanations here apply to step 7 of the “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 152. Since the music score displayed on the instrument is generated from the recorded MIDI data, it may not appear exactly the same as shown here. 1–4 5 6 7 * The numbers shown in the sheet correspond to the following operation step numbers.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI 5 6 7 9 10 11 While holding the C3, E3 and G3 keys on the keyboard, press the [7π†] button. Do not release the C3, E3 and G3 keys yet. Keep holding them while executing the following steps. While holding the C3, E3, G3 and C4 keys on the keyboard, press the [7π†] button, and successively press the [5π†] button. After you press the [5π†] button, release the keys.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI Recording Chords You can record Chords and Sections (Intro, Main, Ending, and so on) one at a time with precise timing. These instructions show how to record chord changes using the Step Record function. The explanations here apply to step 7 of the “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 152. 1 4 7 MAIN A BREAK MAIN B C F G F 2, 3 G7 5, 6 C 8,9 * The numbers shown in the notation correspond to the following operation step numbers.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI 5 6 7 Press the [6π†] button to select the quarter-note length. Play the chords F, and G7 in the chord section of the keyboard Press the STYLE CONTROL [MAIN VARIATION B] button. 7 9 C 8 8 9 10 11 12 14 Play the chord C in the chord section of the keyboard. CAUTION Press the SONG [J] (STOP) button to move the cursor to the beginning of the Song. Press the SONG [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to hear the newly entered notes.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI Editing a Recorded Song You can edit the Songs you’ve recorded with any recording method — Quick Recording, Multi Track Recording, or Step Recording. Basic Editing Operation 1 2 3 Using, Creating and Editing Songs 4 Select a Song for editing. Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [F] DIGITAL REC MENU Press the [A] button to call up the SONG CREATOR display to record or edit Songs. Select the appropriate tab by using the TAB [√][®] buttons and edit the Song.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI Re-Recording a Specific Section—Punch In/ Out (REC MODE) When re-recording a specific section of an already-recorded Song, use the Punch IN/OUT function. In this method, only the data between the Punch In point and the Punch Out point is overwritten with the newly recorded data. Keep in mind that the notes before and after the Punch In/Out points are not recorded over, although you will hear them play back normally to guide you in the Punch In/Out timing.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI Examples of re-recording with various Punch In/Out settings This instrument features several different ways you use the Punch In/Out function. The illustrations below indicate a variety of situations in which selected measures in an eight-measure phrase are re-recorded.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI 4 Press the [I] (SAVE) button to call up the Song Selection display for saving your data, then save the data in the Song Selection display (page 73). ■ QUANTIZE menu The Quantize function allows you to align the timing of all the notes in a channel. For example, if you record the musical phrase shown at right, you may not play it with absolute precision, and your performance may have been slightly ahead of or behind the precise timing.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI ■ Mixing (merging) the data of the specified two channels (MIX menu) This function lets you mix the data of the two channels and place the results in a different channel. It also lets you copy the data from one channel to another. SOURCE 1 Selects the channel (1–16) to be mixed. All MIDI events in the selected channel are copied to the destination channel. SOURCE 2 Selects the channel (1–16) to be mixed.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI 5 Press the [I] (SAVE) button to call up the Song Selection display for saving your data, then save the data in the Song Selection display (page 73). Editing Note or Chord Events (CHORD, 1–16) CAUTION The recorded Song data will be lost if you select another Song or turn the power to the instrument off without executing the Save operation (page 73). The explanations here apply to the CHORD and 1–16 tab displays in step 4 of the Basic Editing Operation on page 162.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI About Clock A unit of note resolution. The Quantize size is the number of clocks per quarter note. On the PSR-S900/S700, one clock is equal to 1/1920th of a quarter note. About the events shown in the display 1 2 Example 3 001 : 1 : 1440 Beat Clock Measure number (BAR) 1 Indicates the location (position) of the corresponding event. Same as the indication at the lower left of the display. 2 Indicates the event types (see below). 3 Indicates the event values.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI Displaying Specific Types of Events (FILTER) In the edit displays various types of events are shown. It may sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the ones you want to edit. This is where the Filter function comes in handy. It lets you determine which event types will be shown in the edit displays. 1 2 3 4 Press the [H] (FILTER) button in the edit displays. Select the event type by using the [2π†]–[5π†] buttons.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI Editing Lyrics (LYRICS) The explanations here apply to the LYRICS tab display in step 4 of the Basic Editing Operation on page 162. From this display, you can edit the recorded Lyrics events. The operations here are basically the same as in the section “Editing Note or Chord Events” on page 167. Lyrics Events Name Allows you to enter the Song name. Lyrics Allows you to enter lyrics. Codes CR Enters a line break in the lyrics text. LF Unavailable on the instrument.
Connecting the PSR-S900/S700 Directly to the Internet You can purchase and download Song data and other types of data from the special website by directly connecting to the Internet. This section contains terms related to computers and online communications. If there are some terms you are unfamiliar with, refer to the Internet Glossary (page 183). The special website can be opened when directly connecting to the Internet.
Accessing the Special Website Accessing the Special Website From the special website, you can audition and purchase Song data, among other things. To access the site, press the [INTERNET] button while the instrument is connected to the Internet. To close the website display and return to the operation display of the instrument, press the [EXIT] button.
Operations in the Special Website Following Links When there is a link in the page, it is shown as a button or in colored text, etc. To select the link, press the [6†]/[7π†]/[8†] buttons. Press the [8π] (ENTER) button to actually call up the link destination. You can also select and call up links by using the DATA ENTRY dial and pressing the [ENTER] button.
Operations in the Special Website Refreshing a Web Page/Canceling Loading of a Web Page To refresh a web page (to make sure you have the latest version of the page, or to try reloading), press the [5π] (REFRESH) button. To cancel loading of a page (if the page is taking too long to open), press the [6π] (STOP) button. Monitoring the Internet Connection Status The messages and icons at the bottom right of the Internet display indicate the current Internet connection status.
Operations in the Special Website Download Destination The download destination depends on the use of storage media, as described below. • When a USB storage device is connected to the instrument during purchase: The downloaded data is saved in the “MyDownloads” folder in the USB tab display of the File Selection display. To close the folder and call up the next highest level folder, press the [8π] (UP) button in the File Selection display.
Operations in the Special Website 3 Select the position of the new bookmark by pressing the [1π†] (π/ †) button. 3 4 5 4 To save the bookmark, press the [7π†] (EXECUTE) button, or press the [8π†] (CANCEL) button to cancel. To return to the browser, press the [8π†] (CLOSE) button. Opening a Bookmarked Page 1 Connecting the PSR-S900/S700 Directly to the Internet 2 Press the [4π†] (BOOKMARK) button to call up the Bookmark display. †) button to select the desired bookmark.
Operations in the Special Website Editing Bookmarks From the Bookmark display, you can change the names and rearrange the order of your bookmarks, as well as delete unnecessary bookmarks from the list. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 † 1 π/† Moves the selection position in the Bookmark list. 2 View Opens the web page of the selected bookmark. 3 Add Used when saving a bookmark (page 175). 4 Move Changes the order of the bookmarks. 1 Select the bookmark you wish to move, then press the [4π†] (MOVE) button.
Operations in the Special Website About the Internet Settings Display From the Internet Settings display, you can make various settings related to the Internet connection, including preferences for the menus and displays. The Internet Settings display has four sub-displays: Browser, LAN, Wireless LAN, and Others. Basic Operation 1 2 3 Press the [5†] (SETTING) button to call up the Internet Setting display. Press the TAB [√][®] buttons to select the desired display.
Operations in the Special Website 6 To execute the setting, press the [3π] (ENTER) button. To cancel, press the [3†] (CANCEL) button. 7 To actually apply all settings changed in the Internet Settings display, press the [7π†] (SAVE) button. To cancel, press the [8π†] (CANCEL) button. Browser 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Encode Selects the character code encoding for the browser. 2 Home page Shows and allows editing the title of the web page registered as the Home page.
Operations in the Special Website Wireless LAN These settings here are only necessary when using a USB wireless LAN adaptor. For a wireless LAN setup, make sure to set both the LAN settings on the previous page and the Wireless LAN settings below. The Wireless LAN settings are not necessary when using the Wireless Game Adaptor. Make a written note of the settings here, in case you have to enter them again.
Operations in the Special Website Changing the Home Page In the default condition, the top page of the special website is automatically set to be the Home page for the browser. However, you can specify any desired page on the site to be the Home page. 1 2 3 Open the page you wish to set as your new Home page. Press the [5†] (SETTING) button to call up the Internet Setting display. Press the TAB [√][®] buttons to select the BROWSER tab.
Operations in the Special Website Initializing Internet Settings The settings of the Internet function are not initialized when using the Initialize operation of the instrument; Internet settings must be initialized separately, as explained here. Initializing will reset to the default values not only the settings of the browser, but also all settings you have made in the Internet Settings displays (except for the cookies and bookmarks), including those related to Internet connection.
Glossary of Internet Terms Glossary of Internet Terms An Internet connection technology/service (such as ADSL and optical fiber) that allows for high-speed, highvolume data communication. Browser The software used to search for, access, and view web pages. For this instrument, this refers to the display that shows the contents of the web pages. Cookie A system that records certain information that the user transfers when visiting a website and using the Internet.
Using a Microphone (PSR-S900) Reference to Quick Guide pages Singing Along with Song Playback (Karaoke) or Your Own Performance............................................................ page 57 Connecting a Microphone........................................................... page 57 Singing with the Lyrics Display ................................................... page 58 Convenient Functions for Karaoke .............................................. page 59 Adjusting the tempo .........................
Editing Vocal Harmony Parameters 3 Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select a Vocal Harmony type to be edited. 3 3 4 4 5 Press the [8†] (EDIT) button to call up the VOCAL HARMONY EDIT display. If you want to re-select the Vocal Harmony type, use the [1π†]/ [2π†] buttons. Or you can re-select the Vocal Harmony type by pressing the [8π†] (RETURN) button to return to the Vocal Harmony selection display.
Editing Vocal Harmony Parameters Using a Microphone (PSR-S900) Editable Parameters in the VOCAL HARMONY EDIT Display 186 PSR-S900/S700 Owner’s Manual VOCODER TYPE Determines how the harmony notes are applied to the microphone sound when the Harmony mode (page 190) is set to “VOCODER.” CHORDAL TYPE Determines how the harmony notes are applied to the microphone sound when the Harmony mode (page 190) is set to “CHORDAL.
Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound HARMONY1/2/3 VOLUME Sets the volume of the first (lowest), second, and third (highest) harmony notes. HARMONY1/2/3 PAN Specifies the stereo (pan) position of the first (lowest), second, and third (highest) harmony notes. Random The stereo position of the sound will change randomly whenever the keyboard is played. This is effective when the Harmony mode (page 190) is set to “VOCODER” or “CHORDAL.
Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound 3 Press the TAB [√][®] buttons to select the OVERALL SETTING tab display. 3 4 4 5 4 CAUTION Settings in the OVERALL SETTING tab display are automatically saved to the instrument when you exit from the display. However, if you turn the power off without exiting from this display, the settings will be lost. 5 6 6 Use the [A]–[J] buttons to select the item (parameter) (see below) to be adjusted. Use the [1π†]–[8π†] buttons to set the value.
Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound ■ COMPRESSOR This effect holds down the output when the input signal from the microphone exceeds a specified level. This is especially useful for smoothing out vocals that have widely varying dynamics. It effectively “compresses” the signal, making soft parts louder and loud parts softer. • SW (Switch) This turns the Compressor on or off. • TH. (Threshold) This adjusts the input level at which compression begins to be applied.
Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound • MODE All of the Vocal Harmony types fall into one of three modes, which produce harmony in different ways. The harmony effect is dependent on the selected Vocal Harmony mode, and this parameter determines how the harmony is applied to your voice. The three modes are described below. AUTO When the [ACMP] or [LEFT] is set to ON and if chord data exists in the song, the mode is automatically set to CHORDAL. In all other cases, the mode is set to VOCODER.
Talk Setting Talk Setting This function lets you have special settings for making announcements between songs, separate from the settings for your singing performance. 1 Press the [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button to call up the MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY display. 1 2 3 2 Press the [I] (MIC SETTING) button to call up the MICROPHONE SETTING display. Press the TAB [√][®] buttons to select the TALK SETTING tab display.
Talk Setting Using a Microphone (PSR-S900) Adjustable Items (Parameters) in the TALK SETTING Tab Display 192 PSR-S900/S700 Owner’s Manual VOLUME This determines the output volume of the microphone sound. PAN This sets the stereo pan position of the microphone sound. REVERB DEPTH This sets the depth of the reverb effects applied to the microphone sound. CHORUS DEPTH This sets the depth of the chorus effects applied to the microphone sound.
Using Your Instrument with Other Devices P. 200 P. 199 P. 198 9 LAN 1 P. 193 P. 198 8 7 TO DEVICE 2 P. 193 CAUTION Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power of all the components. Also, before turning any components on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, electrical shock or damage to the components may occur. P. 194 6 USB TO HOST 5 MIDI IN 3 FOOT PEDAL 1 OUT P. 194 2 VIDEO OUT 4 P.
Connecting Audio & Video Devices Showing the Instrument’s Display Contents on a Separate TV Monitor (3 [VIDEO OUT] terminal) (PSR-S900) Connect the instrument to an external TV monitor, and you can have the current display contents, lyrics (for group sing-alongs and the like, or text files) displayed on the TV. For instructions on connecting, see page 59. n • Set the NTSC or PAL to correspond to the standard used by your video equipment.
Using the Footswitch or Foot Controller ([AUX PEDAL] jack) Assigning Specific Functions to Each Foot Pedal The functions assigned by default to the connected footswitch or foot controller can be changed—for example, letting you use the footswitch to start/stop Style playback, or use the foot controller to produce pitch bends. 1 2 3 4 5 Call up the operation display.
Using the Footswitch or Foot Controller ([FOOT PEDAL] jack) Details on the pedal functions are listed here. For functions indicated with “ “, use only the foot controller; proper * operation cannot be done with a footswitch. Using Your Instrument with Other Devices Assignable Pedal Functions 196 VOLUME* Allows you to use a foot controller to control the volume. SUSTAIN Allows you to use a pedal to control the sustain.
Using the Footswitch or Foot Controller ([AUX PEDAL] jack) FILL UP Plays a fill-in, which is automatically followed by the Main section of the button on the immediate right. ENDING1–3 Same as the [ENDING/rit. I-III] buttons. FADE IN/OUT Same as the [FADE IN/OUT] button. FINGERED/FING ON BASS The pedal alternately switches between the Fingered and On Bass modes (page 106).
Connecting external MIDI devices ([MIDI] terminals)/Connecting a Computer or USB Device Connecting External MIDI Devices (6 [MIDI] terminals) Use the built-in [MIDI] terminals and standard MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices. MIDI IN OUT MIDI IN Receives MIDI messages from an external MIDI device. MIDI OUT Transmits MIDI messages generated by the instrument. For a general overview of MIDI and how you can effectively use it, refer to the following sections: • What is MIDI?....................
Connecting a Computer or USB Device • Connection by [MIDI] terminals There are two ways to connect the instrument via MIDI to a computer. If you have a MIDI interface built into your computer, connect the MIDI OUT terminal of the computer interface to the [MIDI IN] terminal of the instrument, and connect the [MIDI OUT] terminal of the instrument to the MIDI IN terminal of the interface.
Connecting a Computer or USB Device Backing up your data to a computer ■ Backing up the instrument data to a computer Once you’ve saved data to a USB storage device, you can copy the data to the hard disk of your computer, then archive and organize the files as desired. Simply reconnect the device as shown below. Saves internal data to a USB storage device.
What is MIDI What is MIDI? Put simply, MIDI is a data transfer standard that allows easy and comprehensive control among electronic/digital music instruments and other devices. To get a better idea of what MIDI does, let’s first consider acoustic instruments, such as a grand piano and a classical guitar. With the piano, you strike a key, and a hammer inside hits some strings and plays a note. With the guitar, you directly pluck a string and the note sounds.
What is MIDI? Finally, we’ll take a look at the actual data that gets recorded and that serves as the basis for playing the sounds. For example, let’s say you play a “C” quarter note using the grand piano sound on the instrument’s keyboard. Unlike an acoustic instrument that puts out a resonated note, the electronic instrument puts out information from the keyboard such as “with what voice,” “with which key,” “about how strong,” “when was it pressed” and “when was it released.
What is MIDI? Example: Recording a performance with the auto accompaniment (Style playback) sound of the instrument to an external sequencer ■ Controlling from an external MIDI keyboard MIDI receive MIDI IN MIDI OUT Instrument PSR-S900/S700 track (channel) MIDI cable External sequencer RIGHT 1 RIGHT 2 Channel 1 Channel 2 Track 2 LEFT STYLE instrument STYLE instrument STYLE instrument Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 STYLE instrument STYLE instrument STYLE i
MIDI Settings Voice Allocation Format With MIDI, Voices are assigned to specific numbers, called “program numbers.” The numbering standard (order of voice allocation) is referred to as the “voice allocation format.” Voices may not play back as expected unless the voice allocation format of the song data matches that of the compatible MIDI device used for playback. The PSRS900/S700 is compatible with the following formats.
MIDI Settings 4 Use the TAB [√][®] buttons to call up the relevant setting display.
MIDI Settings Pre-Programmed MIDI Templates Description All Parts Transmits all parts including the keyboard parts (RIGHT 1, 2, and LEFT), with the exception of Song parts. KBD & STYLE Basically the same as “All Parts” with the exception of how keyboard parts are managed. The right-hand parts are handled as “UPPER” instead of RIGHT 1 and 2 and the left-hand part is handled as “LOWER.
MIDI Settings SYSTEM display MIDI System Settings The explanations here apply to the SYSTEM display to be called up in step 4 of the “Basic Operation” on page 204. ● RECEIVE TRANSPOSE Determines whether or not the instrument’s transpose setting (page 61) is applied to the note events received by the instrument via MIDI. ● START/STOP Determines whether incoming FA (start) and FC (stop) messages affect Song or Style playback. ■ MESSAGE SW ● SYS/EX.
MIDI Settings ● Tx MONITOR The dots corresponding to each channel (1-16) flash briefly whenever any data is transmitted on the channel(s). n When different parts are assigned to the same transmit channel If the same transmit channel is assigned to several different parts, the transmitted MIDI messages are merged to a single channel — resulting in unexpected sounds and possible glitches in the connected MIDI device.
MIDI Settings BASS display The operation procedure is basically the same as that of the BASS display. Setting the Bass Note for Style Playback via MIDI Receive The explanations here apply to the BASS display to be called up in step 4 of the “Basic Operation” on page 204. These settings let you determine the bass note for Style playback, based on the note messages received via MIDI.
Appendix Troubleshooting Overall The instrument does not turn on. • Securely insert the female plug into the socket on the instrument, and the male plug into a proper AC outlet. A click or pop is heard when the power is turned on or off. • Electrical current is being applied to the instrument. This is normal. Noise is heard from the instrument’s speakers. • Noise may be heard if a mobile phone is used near the instrument or if the phone is ringing.
Voice The Voice selected from the Voice Selection display does not sound. • Check whether or not the selected part is turned on (page 84). • To select the Voice for the right-hand key range, press the PART SELECT [RIGHT 1] button. For the Voice to be layered in the right-hand range, press the PART SELECT [RIGHT 2] button. To select the Voice for the left-hand key range, press the PART SELECT [LEFT] button. The sound seems strange or different than expected when changing a rhythm Voice (drum kit, etc.
When playing back one Style and selecting another, the newly selected Style doesn’t play at the proper Tempo. • You can select whether the appropriate tempo will be called up automatically or not by using the TEMPO parameter in the STYLE CHANGE BEHAVIOR function. Starting a Song while playing back a Style stops Style playback. This is because Song playback has priority. The two ways shown below let you play back a Style and Song simultaneously. • Set the Song to Synchro Start standby, then start the Style.
The Song last selected before turning off the power is no longer available. • If the Song last selected before turning off the power is contained in a USB storage device, you’ll need to reconnect the same USB storage device to call up the Song again. The measure number is different from that of the score in the Song Position display, shown by pressing the [G]/[H] (REW/FF) buttons. • This happens when playing back music data for which a specific, fixed tempo is set.
Performance assistant technology Performance assistant technology does not work appropriately. • Press the SONG [J] (STOP) button to stop Song playback, then set the [ACMP] and PART ON/OFF [LEFT] to off. Finally, restart the Song. Video out (PSR-S900) The instrument display contents cannot be sent via video out and do not show on an external monitor. • Make sure that the NTSC or PAL setting corresponds to the standard of your particular video equipment (page 194).
Specifications PSR-S900 Sound Source PSR-S700 AWM Stereo Sampling Keyboard 61 keys (C1–C6 with Initial Touch) Display 320 X 240 dots QVGA Color LCD Music Score, Lyrics Text YES YES Polyphony (max) — 128 96 392 voices + 480 XG voices 19 Drum/SFX Kits + GM2 + GS voices for GS Song playback Voice Selection Voice Effects S.
PSR-S900 PSR-S700 USB Flash Memory Memory Device YES Floppy Disk (2HD, 2DD) External Adaptor (via USB TO DEVICE) Hard Disk External Adaptor (via USB TO DEVICE) Flash Memory (Internal) Memory Card (SmartMedia, etc.) 1.
Index Numerics 1–16 .................................................................. 152, 162 A A-B Repeat ................................................................... 42 AI ............................................................................... 107 AI FINGERED ............................................................. 107 AI FULL KEYBOARD .................................................. 107 Any key ...................................................................... 146 ARABIC ....
K Karaoke ........................................................................ 57 Karao-key ................................................................... 146 Keyboard Parts ............................................................. 84 KEYBOARD/PANEL ............................................... 33, 61 KIRNBERGER ............................................................... 88 L LAN ........................................................................... 179 Language ....................
Style ...................................................................... 12, 46 Style Assembly ........................................................... 118 Style Change Behavior ............................................... 110 Style Creator ............................................................... 118 Style File Format (SFF) ................................................ 203 STYLE PART ........................................................ 92, 151 STYLE SETTING/SPLIT POINT ..............
Panel Button Chart The position of the button on the panel can be confirmed by the Panel Controls (page 14). Number M [1π†]–[8π†] ...................................................................... b MAIN VARIATION [A]/[B]/[C]/[D]................................. T [MASTER VOLUME] ...................................................... 2 [MEMORY].................................................................... o [METRONOME] ............................................................
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