Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 3 2. Important! – Backup Before Installation ................................................................... 4 3. Installing Your New Software...................................................................................... 8 Installing the Main and Sub Programs .................................................................... 8 4. The New Features...........
1. Introduction Although the PSR-9000 and 9000Pro are two of the most powerful music workstations available, this software update adds even more features and power. Before we move on to the installation procedure, make sure that the following floppy disks have been prepared. If you do not have them yet, download the necessary files from the Yamaha PK Club web site (http://www.yamahaPKclub.com/).
2. Important! – Backup Before Installation If you have made any changes to the Flash Style, OTS, or Music Database contents that you want to keep, we recommend that you back up your data to floppy disk before installing the new software. You’ll need one or two blank floppy disks for this! Also, the new operating system allots 30 kilobytes more Custom Voice memory than preceding operating system software.
2. Important! – Backup Before Installation 4. 5. Use the LCD [2] ~ [7] buttons to select the types of data you want to back up. Press the [NEXT] button and, when applicable, use the LCD [1]/[2] buttons to select the disk you want to back up to (if you’re backing up to floppies a blank floppy disk which is not write protected must be present in the floppy disk drive). If you choose to back up to hard disk, you may also need to select the directory to which the data will be saved. 4. 5.
2. Important! – Backup Before Installation 1. Press any FLASH STYLE button. 2. 3. Press the LCD [7] or [8] button to go to the STYLE MANAGER. Press the LCD [B] button to select the SAVE STYLE FROM FLASH ROM function. 2. 3. A B C D E 1 4. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Use the LCD [3]/[4] buttons to select the Flash Style category containing the styles you want to back up. 5. A F B G C H D I E J 1 2 3 4 4. 6 5 6 7 6. 8 5. 5.
2. Important! – Backup Before Installation 7. Press the [NEXT] button and, when applicable, use the LCD [1]/[2] buttons to select the disk you want to back up to (if you’re backing up to floppies a blank floppy disk which is not write protected must be present in the floppy disk drive). If you choose to back up to hard disk, you may also need to select the directory to which the data will be saved. PAGE CONTROL BACK NEXT 1 8.
3. Installing Your New Software Once you’ve backed up any personal data you want to keep, as described in the preceding section, you can go ahead and install the new operating system. Installing the Main and Sub Programs • Don’t turn off the power during the software installation process! Also, don’t eject any of the program disks while they are loading! Doing so can result in incomplete and/or corrupted data, requiring complete system re-installation. POWER ON OFF 1. 2.
4. The New Features New Split Points ................................................... Previous versions of the operating system allowed one split point to be specified to separate the auto-accompaniment/left-hand section and the right-hand section of the keyboard. The new operating system allows three split points: ● ACMP SPLIT POINT Separates the auto-accompaniment section of the keyboard from the left- and right-hand sections.
4. The New Features New Fingerings .................................................... New fingerings have been added for even greater auto-accompaniment versatility. The available fingering modes are listed below. ● Single Finger Same as in previous versions. ● Multi Finger Same as in previous versions. ● On Bass Pro The lowest note played becomes the bass note. All other fingerings are the same as in the Fingered Pro mode.
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4. The New Features Stop Accompaniment ............................................ This new function allows auto accompaniment to be used even when accompaniment playback is stopped. When a chord is played in the auto-accompaniment section of the keyboard the currently selected pad and bass parts will sound. This can be particularly handy for free-tempo (rubato) passages, or simply to practice at your own pace. Access: [FUNCTION] ➔ SPLIT POINT/FINGERING ➔ [NEXT] Turn STOP ACCOMPANIMENT ON or OFF.
4. The New Features Next Song Reservation.......................................... This function makes it possible to specify the next song to be played while the current song is still playing, so that the next song begins as soon as the current song finishes. Access: SONG FILE DIRECTORY [I] ~ [V] Current song. Reserved for playback next. Cancel the next song. While the current song is playing press the appropriate LCD button to select the next song once.
4. The New Features Panel Sustain Rate Control .................................... As always the panel [SUSTAIN] button adds sustain to the voice being played on the keyboard for a smoother overall sound. The new Panel Sustain Rate Control feature allows you to adjust the length of sustain created when the [SUSTAIN] button is ON, for optimum sound with the voice used and your playing style.
4. The New Features Sustain Mode (new for the PSR-9000) ................... This feature has already been implemented on the 9000Pro, but is new on the PSR-9000. When the sustain mode is set to DEFAULT pressing the sustain pedal produces sustain with decay, like an acoustic piano. When the sustain mode is set to HOLD, the sustain is maintained indefinitely – ideal for organ, strings, pads, or similar voices. The actual sustain effect produced will depend on the selected voice.
4. The New Features Improved Mixing Console Voice Display................... The mixing console VOICE display has been revised for easier part voice selection. Two selection windows appear in the VOICE display: CATEGORY and VOICE. When you select a part via the LCD [1] ~ [8] buttons a line appears between the selected part name and the VOICE window, clearly indicating the part to which the voice selection will apply. Access: [MIXING CONSOLE] ➔ VOICE Select a voice for the current part.
4. The New Features Disk Direct Style Registration................................ It is now possible to use the Registration Memory with styles on a style disk being used with the Disk Direct function, but only with styles in the currently selected Disk Direct directory. Disk Style Recall Registration Memory Disk Direct Memorize The procedure is as follows: 1. 2.
4. The New Features Style Creator & Disk Direct Styles.......................... In the new version it is possible to directly select a Disk Direct style for editing in the Style Creator. Simply select the Disk Direct style to be edited and engage the Style Creator. page 104 page 126 Of course, you’ll have to save your newly created style to the Flash Style memory if you want to keep it.
4. The New Features Style Manager & Preset Styles .............................. It is now possible to directly save preset styles to disk using the Save Style From Flash ROM function. Simply select the preset style using the CATEGORY and STYLE parameters, and save using the procedure described for saving Flash Styles in the Owner’s Manual.
5. Power Tips The “Power Tips” presented in this section can help you make the most of the creative power and performance potential offered by the PSR-9000 and 9000Pro. And note that these tips don’t only apply to the new features – the Power Tips can be used with any previous version of the operating system as well. 2-note Chords.......................................................
5. Power Tips Single-part Activation ........................................... Press the LCD [F] button from the main display to turn only the R1 part on and all other parts off. In the same way, press the LCD [G] button to turn the R2 part on and all other parts off. If you assign the next voice you want to use to R2, for example, then while playing R1 you can press the LCD [G] button to instantly switch to R2 and the assigned voice.
5. Power Tips Parameter Lock – Reverb Type............................... Some SMF Song files automatically change the reverb type when played. If you don’t want this to happen, use this Parameter Lock function. The Parameter Lock setting is memorized with the System Backup data, so if you always want to keep the Reverb Type setting “locked”, perform a System Backup so that the Parameter lock setting will remain in effect. page 142 page 166 Reverb Effect Return Level and Parameter Lock .....
5. Power Tips Selecting an XG Voice............................................ XG is a major enhancement of the GM System Level 1 format, and has been developed by Yamaha specifically to provide more voices and variations, as well as greater expressive control over voices and effects, and to ensure compatibility of data well into the future. To call up the XG voices of a certain voice category, simply select a voice category while pressing the [XG] button.
5. Power Tips Song Chord Detection............................................ Try this technique if you want to learn the chord progression for a song, or apply Harmony/Echo effects or Vocal Harmony that match the song. Most songs will have one part which is playing the chord progression – the first step is to locate that part. While playing the song, turn the parts on and off, “soloing” each part until you find the one that is playing the chord backing.
5. Power Tips This chart shows a list of all menus that are accessible through the Direct Access function.
5. Power Tips Revoice................................................................ Revoice lets you create new style accompaniments by changing style parameters such as the voices, volumes and tempo. Any changes you make to a style can be stored in Registration Memory. page 108 page 130 Tap Tempo Sound.................................................. You can use the [TAP/TEMPO] button to start song playback simply by tapping a one-measure introduction at your desired tempo.
5. Power Tips Mic Compressor .................................................... Compression is an essential effect for a vocal microphone. It allows singing to be reproduced more clearly and smoothly by boosting the level of soft signals and lowering the level of loud signals. Press the [MIC SETUP] button to access the Mic Compressor. Try the singing with the compressor effect turned on and then compare singing with it turned off. Notice the difference? page 70 page 82 Vocal Harmony Mode ..............
5. Power Tips Talk Button .......................................................... This function is ideal for making announcements between your singing performances. When singing a song, several effects such as reverb, delay and vocal harmony are usually assigned to the MIC Setup. When speaking to your audience, however, these effects may sound disturbing. Whenever the [TALK] button is turned on, Delay and Vocal Harmony effects turn off and the amount of reverb lowers automatically.
5. Power Tips Simultaneous Parameter Change ........................... This convenient function allows you to simultaneously change all the parameter knobs of a specified row in the Mixing Console menu. Press and hold down the LCD button of a parameter you want to change (for example, any row of on-screen knobs in the VOL/EQ, FILT, EFF, DEPTH and TUNE menus) and use the Data dial to change the value. A B C D E page 122 page 144 Keyboard Transpose and Song Transpose ...............
5. Power Tips Using Multi Pads to Change Scale Tuning ................ The Scale Tuning function allows you to create your own custom scale tunings such as those used in Arabic music. Up to four different scale tunings can be stored in Multi Pad Bank #60, allowing you to change tunings on the fly as you are playing. STOP M.PAD BANK 1~60 BANK VIEW 1 2 3 4 pages 119 & 134 pages 141 & 158 Song File Directory ...............................................
5. Power Tips Touch Limit for Harmony/Echo ............................... This function determines how hard the keyboard must be played in order for the Harmony/Echo effect to sound. The higher the value, the harder the keyboard must be played to apply the Harmony/Echo effect. This setting is useful for adding performance expression to a voice; for example, adding a tremolo effect to a mandolin voice when played at higher velocities. page 140 page 164 Sub Line Out .......................................
5. Power Tips Register Bank View ............................................... This function makes it easy to look for a specific Registration Memory among the 512 locations. Simply press the [+] and [-] Registration Memory buttons at the same time to display the names of the Registration Memory Banks on the LCD. Then use the LCD buttons to navigate through the various banks. REGISTRATION MEMORY FREEZE REGIST BANK 1~64 BAN 1 2 3 1 2 3 page 28 page 28 Auto Exit Time..............................
5. Power Tips MIDI Templates..................................................... If you use the 9000 along with other MIDI equipment, such as a MIDI accordion, MIDI pedal or an external sequencer, you can quickly and easily set the MIDI parameters by selecting one of the 10 preset MIDI Templates. You can program your own MIDI Templates as well. page 150 page 174 Using the MFC10 with the 9000 ............................. The Yamaha MFC10 is the ideal foot controller for use with the 9000.