M.D.G., EMI Division © 1995 Yamaha Corporation VT49660 509POCP1.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Congratulations! ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ You are the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-A3 PortaTone combines the most advanced AWM tone generation technology with state-of-the-art digital electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment. A new large graphic display and easy-to-use interface also greatly enhance the operability of this advanced instrument.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Contents Taking Care of Your PortaTone ................................................. 3 Panel Controls 4 The Music Stand ......................................................................... 5 Setting Up 6 Power Supply .............................................................................. 6 ■ Using An Optional AC Power Adaptor .................................. 6 ■ Using Batteries .........................................................
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Taking Care of Your PortaTone ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Your PortaTone will give you years of playing pleasure if you follow the simple rules given below: ■ Location Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage. ● Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window). ● High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, outside, or in a car during the daytime). ● Excessive humidity. ● Excessive dust. ● Strong vibration.
Panel Controls ■ Top Panel Controls ................................................................. 1 POWER Switch ............................................. page 8 STYLE 2 MASTER VOLUME Control ........................... page 8 SCALE SETTING 4 3 DEMO Button ................................................ page 9 MEMORIZE 1 3 4 5 3 6 ON / 1 OFF DIGITAL EFFECT DEMO MASTER VOLUME 0 2 • MEMORIZE Button .................................. page 45 • 1~6 Buttons ...........................
Panel Controls E T POP T POP POP POP ROCK ROCK OIT POP OP SHFL SHUFFLE RHMBA 1 RHMBA 2 LLAD GHT BALLAD BALLAD BLD 1 BLD 2 BALLAD 18 6/8 BLD 1 19 6/8 BLD 2 ROCK 20 ROCK POP 21 ROCK BALLAD 22 LITE RK BLD 23 HARD ROCK 24 ROCK SHUFFL 25 6/8HVY ROCK 26 SLOW ROCK DANCE 27 TECHNO 1 28 TECHNO 2 29 POP RAP 30 EUROBEAT 31 DANCE POP DISCO 32 DISCO POP 33 70S DISCO 34 DISCO SOUL 35 DISCO PARTY 36 DISCO TROP 55 JAZZ WALTZ 56 FUSION LATIN 57 FAST BOSSA 58 SLOW BOSSA 59 POP BOSSA 60 SALSA 61 SAMBA 1 62 MAMBO 63 SON 64
Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your PSR-A3 and preparing to play. Be sure to go through this section carefully before using your PSR-A3. Power Supply Your PSR-A3 will run either from batteries or an optional power adaptor. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use. ■ Using An Optional AC Power Adaptor .............................................................
Setting Up Connections ■ The PHONES Jack ................................................................................................................................... A standard pair of stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice or late-night playing. The internal stereo speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of headphones is plugged into the PHONES jack. PHONES ■ SUSTAIN Jack ..........................................................................................
The Demonstration Once you’ve set up your PSR-A3, try listening to the pre-programmed demonstration songs — they’ll give you a good idea of what the PSR-A3 can do! A total of 29 demo songs are provided — songs 01 through 04 play arabic demonstration songs, songs 05 through 21 demonstrate several of the instrument’s voices and songs 22 through 29 demonstrate a range of accompaniment styles.
The Demonstration 3 Press the [DEMO] Button ........................................................................................................... Press the [DEMO] button to start demo playback. The PSR-A3 SONG function will automatically be selected and the number and name of the first demo song will appear on the top line of the display and the SONG [PLAY/ STOP] indicator will light. The demo will begin playing automatically.
Basic Display Operation The PSR-A3 LCD panel is a large multi-function type that simultaneously displays and provides access to a number of important parameters. Basic operation of the display as well as the CURSOR, FUNCTION, MODE, and NUMBER buttons, and the meaning of the icons which appear in the display, are summarized briefly below. The Cursor Buttons The CURSOR buttons are used to select the various parameters which appear in the display.
Basic Display Operation REGIST (Registration Memory) Indicates the currently selected REGISTRATION MEMORY number (page 49). REGIST The MODE button to the right of the display selects one of the PSR-A3’s four operational modes: NORMAL, SPLIT, SINGLE, and FINGERED. The currently selected mode is indicated by an arrow in the display next to the mode list printed immediately to the right of the display.
Playing the PSR-A3 801 GrandPno VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY REGIST MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE TEMPO RHYTHM 1 BASS 118 CHORD 1 10 MEASURE a01 PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY 1 1 MELODY 2 TRANSPOSE PAD ON / OFF SPLIT VOICE HARM/ECHO OVERALL REC VOICE 1 135102117130 REC REC 101101 NORMAL BEAT SPLIT OTS REPEAT CHORD MINUS ONE TOUCH REVERB DUAL CHORUS HARMONY DSP SUSTAIN SINGLE FINGERED VOL DIGITAL EFFECT ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK Selecting & Playing Voices The PSR-A3 has 160 outstandin
Playing the PSR-A3 3 Select a Voice ..................................................................................................................................................... The PSR-A3 has 169 voices that can be selected by using either the [–/ NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial. The voices are listed in the VOICE list printed at the top of the instrument’s control panel.
Playing the PSR-A3 ● The Data Dial This is undoubtedly the easiest way to select a voice. Simply rotate the dial clockwise to increment or counter-clockwise to decrement. 4 Play & Adjust Volume • The optimum octave settings (OVERALL function: octave = 0) are set to the keyboard for each voice (except for keyboard percussion). .........................................................................................................................
Playing the PSR-A3 The Split Mode The SPLIT mode lets you play different voices with the left and right hands. You could, for example, play bass with the left hand while playing piano with the right. The right-hand voice is the keyboard voice you select in the normal way (page 12), and the left hand voice is selected via the SPLIT VOICE function, described below. The “split point” is initially set at B2 (note number 59), but it can be set at any key on the keyboard.
Playing the PSR-A3 CURSOR 1* – – * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 –/NO +/ YES Function Description Split Voice The split voice can be changed as required while the number and name of the current split voice appear on the top line of the display. S.Volume Sets the volume of the split voice so you can create the optimum blend with the right-hand voice. The volume range is from “00” (no sound) to “127” (maximum split voice volume). S.
Playing the PSR-A3 Touch Response This function turns the touch response of the keyboard ON or OFF. Use the KEYBOARD [TOUCH RESPONSE] button to turn TOUCH RESPONSE ON or OFF as required. The touch-response icon will appear next to “TOUCH” in the display when TOUCH RESPONSE is turned ON. The actual touch response sensitivity of the keyboard can be adjusted via the “TouchSns” function in the OVERALL function group (page 73). When OFF (i.e.
Playing the PSR-A3 Changing the Dual Voice & Related Parameters 1 Select the DUAL VOICE Function ............................................................................... Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “DUAL VOICE” in the function list to the left of the display. VOICE STYLE FUNCTION • “DUAL VOICE” function can be quickly selected by pressing and holding the [DUAL VOICE] button.
Playing the PSR-A3 Function Description Dual Voice The dual voice can be changed as required while the number and name of the current dual voice appear on the top line of the display. The PSR-A3 has 162 (voice number 01~160 and 170~171) dual voices. Voice numbers 170~171 exclusively can be used as the dual voice. D.Volume Sets the volume of the dual voice so you can create the optimum blend with the main keyboard voice. The volume range is from “00” (no sound) to “127” (maximum dual voice volume). D.
Playing the PSR-A3 Harmony/Echo The harmony effect (01~10) automatically adds appropriate harmony notes to the melody line you play on the keyboard. The harmony effect is derived from the chords you play on the left hand parts. The echo effect (11~22) adds delay-based effects to the right hand melody parts. Press the [HARMONY/ECHO] button to turn the HARMONY/ECHO effect ON or OFF. When HARMONY/ECHO is turned ON, the harmony icon will appear next to “HARMONY” in the display.
Playing the PSR-A3 2 Select a Harmony/Echo Type ............................................................................................. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial to select one of the available harmony/echo types (listed below). • If the VOICE SET function is ON (page 73), the harmony/echo type will change automatically whenever a different voice is selected via the VOICE function.
Playing the PSR-A3 Type Description 15: Tremolo1/8 This type creates 8th-note tremolos. 16: Tremolo1/12 This type creates 8th-note triplet tremolos. 17: Tremolo1/16 This type creates 16th-note tremolos. 18: Tremolo1/32 This type creates 32nd-note tremolos. 19: Trill1/12 This type creates 8th-note triplet trilled repeats. 20: Trill1/16 This type creates 16th-note trilled repeats. 21: Trill1/24 This type creates 16th-note triplet trilled repeats.
Playing the PSR-A3 Transposition This functions allow the overall pitch of the PSR-A3 to be transposed up or down by a maximum of one octave in semitone increments. 1 Move the Cursor to the Transpose Value ................................................... Use the CURSOR buttons to select the number to the right of the keyboard icon labelled “TRANSPOSE” on the display (the number will flash when selected).
Digital Effects The PSR-A3 provides a variety of Digital Effects-12 Reverb Effects, 9 Chorus Effects and 45 DSP Effects- which are specially tailored and make your performance perfect.
Digital Effects 2 Select the Reverb Type ................................................................................................................... Use the cursor [>] button to enter the Reverb Type function and then select one of the 13 reverb types using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial. The name of the selected reverb type appears on the top line of the display.
Digital Effects Changing the Chorus Effect Selecting the Chorus Effect Type 1 Select the Chorus Type Function ............................................................................... Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “DIGITAL EFFECT” in the function list to the left of the display, and use the cursor [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the Chorus Type function, “Chorus m”.
Digital Effects 3 Exit ......................................................................................................................................................................................... Press the [VOICE] button or select a different function to exit from the DIGITAL EFFECT function. Setting the Chorus Return Level The chorus return level determines the amount of “wet” (affected) signals output to the amplifier. 1 Select the Chorus Return Level Function ..........................
Digital Effects Changing the DSP Effect Selecting the DSP Effect Type 1 Select the DSP Type Function .......................................................................................... Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “DIGITAL EFFECT” in the function list to the left of the display, and use the cursor [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the DSP Type function, “Dsp m”.
Digital Effects Each DSP effect has its own variation. Press the [DSP VARIATION] button to ON to activate each variation. You can also enter the DSP Type function by pressing and holding the [DSP] button until the arrow jumps to the “DIGITAL EFFECT” position and the current DSP type name appears in the display. 3 Exit .........................................................................................................................................................................................
Using Auto Accompaniment The PSR-A3 has 140 (including 40 oriental styles) different accompaniment “styles” that can be used to provide fully-orchestrated or rhythmonly accompaniment. The PSR-A3’s sophisticated Auto Accompaniment system can provide automated bass and chord backing that is perfectly matched to the selected accompaniment style. • The maximum number of notes that can be played simultaneously on the PSR-A3 keyboard is reduced when the Accompaniment is used.
Using Auto Accompaniment ● SINGLE FINGER ACCOMPANIMENT Single-finger accompaniment makes it simple to produce beautifully orchestrated accompaniment using major, seventh, minor and minorseventh chords by pressing a minimum number of keys on the left-hand section of the keyboard. The abbreviated chord fingerings described below 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.
Using Auto Accompaniment ● NORMAL This is the default FINGERED accompaniment mode. The NORMAL mode lets you finger your own chords on the left-hand section of the keyboard (i.e. all keys to the left of and including the split-point key — normally 59 while the PSR-A3 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment in the selected style. The FINGERED mode will accept the chord types listed below (notes in parentheses may be omitted).
Using Auto Accompaniment ● BASS This is essentially the same as the NORMAL mode, above, except that the lowest note played in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard will be played by the bass part rather than the chord root. C C on E C on G ● FULL In this mode the PSR-A3 automatically differentiates between left-hand chords and right-hand melody, no matter where they are played on the keyboard. Right-hand chords with a left-hand bass line — single or octave — are also recognized.
Using Auto Accompaniment 4 Select a Style ..................................................................................................................................................... The PSR-A3 has 140 styles that can be selected by using either the [–/ NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial (these controls function in the same way as for voice selection — see page 12). The styles are listed in the STYLE list printed at the top of the instrument’s control panel.
Using Auto Accompaniment 6 Start the Accompaniment ......................................................................................................... There are several ways to start the accompaniment: ● Straight start: Press the [START/STOP] button. The rhythm will begin playing immediately without bass and chord accompaniment. The currently selected MAIN [A] or [B] section will play.
Using Auto Accompaniment Pressing the [SYNC-START/STOP] button alone causes a straight start to occur when the first note or chord is played. Press the [SYNCSTART/STOP] button and then the appropriate [INTRO] and [MAIN] buttons for a synchronized introduction start. The BEAT display will flash at the current tempo when a synchronized start mode has been selected. The synchro start mode can be disengaged prior to actually starting the accompaniment by pressing the [SYNC-START/STOP] button a second time.
Using Auto Accompaniment 8 Select the MAIN A and B Sections as Required ............................ The MAIN A and MAIN B sections can be selected at any time during playback by pressing the corresponding button. Whenever you press the MAIN [A] or [B] button during playback, the PSR-A3 will generate an appropriate “fill-in” (one of four types) which will smoothly connect the current section to the selected section — even if it is the same section.
Using Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Control The PSR-A3 has eight accompaniment tracks — RHYTHM 1/2, BASS, CHORD 1/2, PAD, and PHRASE 1/2 — that you can control to modify the “orchestration” and therefore the overall sound of the accompaniment. When the power switch is turned ON or an accompaniment style is selected, RHYTHM 1, CHORD 1 and PHRASE 1 tracks appear on the display.
Using Auto Accompaniment ■ Large/Small Accompaniment ............................................................................................. The simplest form of accompaniment track control is provided by the [ACCOMP LARGE/SMALL] button. This button alternately turns the appropriate track (s) ON and OFF, thereby changing the number of parts in the accompaniment.
Using Auto Accompaniment ■ Changing Accompaniment Track Voices ...................................................... You can change the voice used for each track by moving the cursor buttons to select the voice number of the target track (the voice number will flash), and then using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial to select the desired voice number. Please note that the GM voices are used for the accompaniment instead of the panel voices.
Using Auto Accompaniment Changing the Accompaniment Split Point 1 Select the Accompaniment Split Point Function ......................... Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “OVERALL” in the function list to the left of the display. Then use the cursor [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the “AccSpPnt” function from within the OVERALL function list.
Using Auto Accompaniment One Touch Setting One Touch Setting lets you instantly select the appropriate panel settings suitable for the current style. Each style (140 styles) contains four variations. This means that you can freely use 560 different panel settings.
Using Arabic Scales The PSR-A3’s Arabic Scale feature lets you simply and easily raise or lower the pitch of the specific note(s) and create your own scale (arabic scale). You can change the scale settings at any time- even when you are playing. The PSR-A3 is capable of registering 6 scale settings so that you can memorize your own setting and recall it whenever you want to use.
Using Arabic Scales 2 Select a Note to Set the Tuning ...................................................................................... Use the cursor [>] button to enter the Scale Tuning function and then select one of the notes using the cursor [▲] and [▼] buttons (the selected note name appears on the top line of the display). -50 ≤Tune VOICE STYLE FUNCTION CURSOR • You can return to the previous display “SclTunem” by pressing the cursor [<] button.
Using Arabic Scales Registering the Scale Settings 1 Set Up the Scale Settings as Required ........................................................... Make the desired scale settings. The following settings are memorized by the Scale Memory function: • Scale Tuning • Scale Setting ON/OFF 2 Register the Settings ..........................................................................................................................
Using Arabic Scales Accompaniment Scale Tuning The Scale Setting feature of the specific note for the accompaniment can also be turned ON by pressing the [SCALE SETTING] button. If you want to change the tuning of the accompaniment with playing the tuned melody, turn the Accompaniment Scale Tuning to ON in the OVERALL function group. 1 Select the Accompaniment Scale Tuning Function ................
Registration Memory The PSR-A3 Registration Memory feature can be used to memorize 128 complete control-panel setups (32 banks, 4 setups each) that you can recall whenever needed.
Registration Memory 3 Register the Settings .......................................................................................................................... While holding the [MEMORIZE] button, press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons. Any data that was previously in the selected location is erased and replaced by the new settings. The corresponding Registration Memory number will appear above “REGIST” in the display.
Registration Memory Recall the Registered Panel Settings Simply select the appropriate bank as described above, then press the desired REGISTRATION MEMORY button at any time to recall the memorized settings. The corresponding Registration Memory number will appear above “REGIST” in the display, and the appropriate setting changes will appear in the display. The indicator of the selected REGISTRATION MEMORY will flash as soon as any change is made to the panel settings.
Song Recording The PSR-A3 SONG TRACKS allows you to record and play back complete songs including chord sequences created using the Auto Accompaniment feature and a melody line you play on the keyboard. The SONG TRACKS include one ACCOMP track and two MELODY tracks. The PSR-A3 can retain up to 8 complete songs in internal memory, and these can be selected and played back simply by selecting the appropriate SONG. The song numbers 30 through 37 are the area for your own creation (user songs).
Song Recording 1 Select a SONG Number ................................................................................................................. If necessary, use the [FUNCTION] buttons to select the SONG function, and then the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial to select the SONG number (user song numbers “30”~“37”) to which you want to record.
Song Recording 4 Record ............................................................................................................................................................................. Recording will begin as soon as you play a note on the keyboard or press the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button, and the BEAT indicator dots will begin to indicate the current beat as in the Auto Accompaniment mode. The MEASURE parameter will also show the current measure number.
Song Recording Recording Accompaniment With or Without a Melody The SONG ACCOMP track records the following operations and data: • • • • • • • Section changes Style number* (includes cartridge styles) Accompaniment track changes* (track ON/OFF, voice number, volume) Accompaniment volume* Chord changes, timing Reverb type Chorus type * Recorded only at the beginning of a song; changes cannot be made during recording. 1 Select a SONG Number .................................................................
Song Recording the ACCOMP/MELODY Track 3 Engage Record Ready Mode ............................................................................................................................. Press the SONG [REC] button. The [REC] indicator will flash, and “REC” will appear in the ACCOMP and MELODY 1 track positions on the display indicating that the PSR-A3 is ready to record.
Song Recording Play the required chords in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. If you’ve also selected the MELODY track to be recorded, play the melody on the right-hand section of the keyboard. The MEASURE number on the display will increment as recording progresses. MEASURE 5 Stop Recording a02 ..............................................................................................................................................
Song Recording Accompaniment and Melody Playback 1 Select a SONG Number ................................................................................................................. If necessary, use the [FUNCTION] buttons to select the SONG function, and then the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial to select the SONG number (user song numbers “30”~“37”) containing the song you want to play.
Song Recording Play from a Specified Measure You can start SONG playback from any specified measure, as long as the specified measure is within the range of measures that has already been recorded: 1 Select the MEASURE Parameter .................................................................................. While no recording or playback is in progress, use the CURSOR buttons to select the MEASURE parameter in the display. CURSOR MEASURE 2 Enter the Desired Measure Number a01 ....................
Song Recording ■ Voice & Volume Rewrite You can rewrite the last recorded voice change in any individual track during playback by using the cursor buttons to select the voice number of the target track (the voice number will flash), and then using the number buttons, the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial to select the desired voice number.
The Multi Pads The PSR-A3 MULTI PADS can be used to play 144 short pre-recorded rhythmic and melodic sequences, that can be used to add impact and variety to your keyboard performances. Some of the pad phrases simply play back as programmed, while others are “chord match” types which are automatically transposed to match chords played using the PSR-A3 Auto Accompaniment feature.
The Multi Pads 2 Select a Multi Pad Kit Number ......................................................................................... Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial to select one of the 36 available multi pad kits. 3 Play the Multi Pad 7 8 9 0 –/NO +/YES .....................................................................................................................................
The Multi Pads Recording the MULTI PADS The MULTI PADS record the following data: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Note ON/OFF Velocity Voice number Octave Pan Dual voice ON/OFF, Dual voice (voice number, volume, octave, reverb level, chorus level, pan) Keyboard volume* Reverb Level Chorus Level Harmony/Echo ON/OFF, type Reverb ON/OFF Chorus ON/OFF Pitch Bend Pitch Bend Range* Sustain (Panel) ON/OFF (Sustain pedal ON/OFF) • Material recorded on the MULTI PADS (user pad data) is retained in memory even when
The Multi Pads 3 Select a Voice and Other Parameters ................................................................. Select a voice and related parameters you want to record on the MULTI PADS. You might also want to set a tempo that will be easy to record at. If you select a pitched voice to record, the data will automatically be transposed to match the chords played by the Auto Accompaniment feature (“chord match”). 4 Engage the MULTI PAD Record Ready Mode ......................................
The Multi Pads 7 Play the Multi Pads ................................................................................................................................. Tap any of the MULTI PADS. Your recorded data will be played in exactly the same way as the preset data. ● Enter a New Name for the Multi Pad Kit If you want to enter a descriptive name for the user pad kit numbered 37 through 40, enter your original Multi Pad Kit name, this is recommended.
Using Music Cartridges The PSR-A3 features a cartridge slot which accepts pre-programmed Yamaha Music Cartridges containing style, song and/or registration data. One sample Music Cartridge is supplied with the PSR-A3. Others are available from your Yamaha dealer.
Using Music Cartridges Cartridge Accompaniment Styles The Music Cartridge supplied with the PSR-A3 provides an extra 8 accompaniment styles that can be used in the same way as the internal accompaniment styles. Selecting Cartridge Styles 1 Select the Style Function ...........................................................................................................
Using Music Cartridges Cartridge Songs Using Yamaha Music Cartridges (the one supplied with the PSR-A3 includes 8 songs, others are available from your Yamaha dealer), the PSR-A3 will let you enjoy listening to automated performances, or function as your “private music tutor,” allowing you to practice various parts of a piece while the others are played automatically. Cartridge Song Playback 1 Select the SONG Function ......................................................................................
Using Music Cartridges Cartridge Registration Presets The Music Cartridge supplied with the PSR-A3 provides 8 banks of preset registration settings (8 banks x 4 registration memories = 32 total) that provide a number of useful registration setups (refer to page 47 for details on the registration memory). Selecting Cartridge Registration 1 Select the Regist Memory Function ......................................................................
Practice Features The PSR-A3 includes two features that can be a great aid in learning to play and practicing on the keyboard.
Practice Features VOICE STYLE FUNCTION CURSOR __r MinusMod SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT Mode Part Turned Off __r L__ L_r Right hand. 7 8 9 0 –/NO +/YES Left hand. Left and right hands. Repeat Play This function allows you to specify any section of a song — cartridge or internal — for continuous repeat playback.
Overall Functions Some of the functions in the OVERALL function group have already been described in appropriate sections of this manual. Others will be introduced for the first time in this section. Refer to the chart below for the page numbers on which each function is described. The chart also lists the full name of each function, the abbreviated name which appears on the display, and the available settings or range of settings. Ranges are indicated by two or more values separated by ellipses (…).
Overall Functions To access an OVERALL function press either of the [FUNCTION] buttons to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “OVERALL” in the function list to the left of the display. Then use the cursor [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the desired function from within the OVERALL function list.
Overall Functions ■ Reverb Level ....................................................................................................................................................... Sets the reverb send level for the voice selected via the VOICE function. The reverb send level determines the amount of signals input to the reverb effect. The range is from “00” to “127”. The reverb return level can be adjusted via the “RevRtnLv” function in the DIGITAL EFFECT function see page 25.
Overall Functions ■ Voice Set ..................................................................................................................................................................... The VOICE SET feature brings out the best in each individual voice by automatically setting a range of important voice-related parameters whenever a voice is selected. The parameters that may be set by the VOICE SET feature are listed below. This function lets you turn VOICE SET ON or OFF, as required.
Overall Functions ■ Minus-one Right/Left-hand Channel .................................................................... You can practice the specific part (in the Minus One mode) by selecting the demo/cartridge song you want to practice and by assigning the appropriate channel to the desired part. Any channel —1 through 16 — can be selected. The default setting “01” for the right-hand channel, “02” for the left-hand channel recalled by pressing the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously.
Overall Functions MIDI Functions MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a world-standard communication interface that allows MIDI-compatible musical instruments and equipment to share musical information and control one another. This makes it possible to create “systems” of MIDI instruments and equipment that offer far greater versatility and control than is available with isolated instruments.
Overall Functions The PSR-A3 is capable of receiving the same MIDI data, so a second MIDI keyboard connected to the PSR-A3 MIDI IN connector can be used to remotely play the PSR-A3 and select voices as required.
Overall Functions ■ Keyboard Out ..................................................................................................................................................... Determines whether keyboard data will or will not be transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector. Keyboard data is transmitted when this function is turned ON (default).
Overall Functions ■ Local Control ...................................................................................................................................................... “Local Control” refers to the fact that, normally, the PSR-A3 keyboard controls the internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be played directly from the keyboard. This situation is “Local Control ON” since the internal tone generator is controlled locally by its own keyboard.
Overall Functions ■ Bulk Data Send ............................................................................................................................................... This function causes the contents of the registration, song, multi pad and scale data to be transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector. This data can be saved to memory or disk via a MIDI sequence recorder or MIDI data recorder, and then reloaded when required. The bulk data can also be sent directly to a second PSR-A3.
Appendix: PSR-A3 Function Tree FUNCTION Display VOICE Description GrandPno Selecting Voices ....................................................................... page 12 (Voice Name) STYLE 8BeatPop Selecting Accompaniment Styles ............................................. page 33 (Style Name) SONG ArabSng1 Selecting Songs ........................................................................ page 51 (Song Name) REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD Bank1 Selecting Registration Banks ....................
Appendix: PSR-A3 Function Tree Kybd Vol Changing Keyboard volume ................................................................... page 71 Octave Changing Octave (VOICE function voice and dual voice) ...................... page 71 RevLevel Changing Reverb Send Level (VOICE function voice) ........................... page 72 ChoLevel Changing Chorus Send Level (VOICE function voice) ........................... page 72 DspLevel Changing DSP Send Level (VOICE function voice) ..............................
Appendix: About Digital Effect ■ Digital Effect Configuration The PSR-A3 features three types of digital effectors: Reverb, Chorus and DSP. Reverb and Chorus effectors are exclusively used for enhancing and varying their respective effect types. On the contrary the DSP effector can be used to select a variety of effect types such as Distortion, Equalizer, Reverb and Chorus. All the digital effects are connected or routed in one of two ways: System or Insertion.
Appendix: About Digital Effect The Digital Effect List No. Effect Type Features REVERB 01~04 Hall1~4 System Concert hall reverb. 05~08 Room1~4 System Small room reverb. 09, 10 Stage1, 2 System Reverb for solo instruments. 11, 12 Plate1, 2 System Simulated steel plate reverb. 13 OFF — No effect. 01~05 Chorus1~5 System Conventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing. 06~09 Flanger1~4 System Pronounced three-phase modulation with a slight metallic sound.
Appendix: Troubleshooting Something not working as it should? In many cases what appears to be a malfunction can be traced to a simple error that can be remedied immediately. Before assuming that your PSR-A3 is faulty, please check the following points. PROBLEM The speakers produce a “pop” sound whenever the power is turned ON or OFF. POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION This is normal and is no cause for alarm. Turn the power OFF and turn the power ON again. The default setting “Local ON” is automatically selected.
Appendix: Troubleshooting / Data Backup & Initialization PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION The reverb and chorus types can not be changed by changing the registration memory number. ACCOMP FREEZE function is turned ON. The reverb and chorus types are memoried as accompaniment parameter. Press the [ACCOMP FREEZE] button to turn OFF it. Individual registration, user song, user pad, scale memory data transmitted via bulk dump from an external sequencer or other device is not received by the PSR-A3.
Index A AC power adaptor ................................... 6 Accomp large/small ............................... 39 Accomp out (MIDI transmission) ........... 77 Accompaniment scale tuning ................ 46 Accompaniment split point .................... 41 Accompaniment track (song) ................ 53 Accompaniment volume ........................ 73 Arabic scale .......................................... 43 Auto accompaniment ............................ 30 Auto fill ....................................
Specifications / Keyboards: 61 standard-size keys (C1~C6) with touch response.
Voice List / The PSR-A3 is provided with the Panel Voices (voice numbers 01~171) and GM Voices (voice numbers 01~137). GM Voices are used for the accompaniment. Refer to the GM Voice List on page 91 for the accompaniment track voice editing. Polyphony The PSR-A3 can play up to 32 individual notes at the same time (i.e. it has a maximum “polyphony” of 32). This number includes all voices used: dual, split, auto accompaniment, song, and multi pads.
Voice List / Panel Voice List / MIDI Voice Bank Select Program Number MSB LSB Number Voice Name Number of Notes Used MIDI Voice Bank Select Program Number MSB LSB Number Piano 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Grand Piano Bright Piano Honky-tonk Piano Funky Electric Piano DX Electric Piano Midi Grand Piano Hyper Electric Piano Dream Electric Piano Bell Electric Piano Ice Electric Piano Tremolo Electric Piano Harpsichord Harpsichord Coupled 1 1 2 2 2 2
Voice List / MIDI Voice Bank Select Program Number MSB LSB Number Voice Name Number of Notes Used MIDI Voice Bank Select Program Number MSB LSB Number Brass 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 0
Voice List / GM Voice List / MIDI Voice Program Number Number 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Number MIDI Voice of Notes Program Number Used Number Piano 45 44 0 Acoustic Grand Piano 1 46 45 1 Bright Acoustic Piano 1 47 46 2 Electric Grand Piano 2 48 47 3 Honky-tonk Piano 2 4 Electric Piano 1 2 49 48 5 Electric Piano 2 2 50 49 6 Harpsichord 1 51 50 7 Clavi 1 52 51 Chromatic Percussion 53 52 8 Celesta 1 54 5
Percussion Kit List / * “<——” indicates the content is the same as that of Standard Kit. * The number in parentheses ( ) after the percussion kit name is the MIDI program number. * The corresponding MIDI note numbers for the notes listed in the chart below are actually one octave lower. For example, the MIDI note number for note #36 (C1) in the chart is note #24 (C0). * Each drum/percussion voice uses one note. * The drum and percussion voices in same alternate group *1–8 can not be played at the same time.
Percussion Kit List / Note# Note 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 C#0 D0 D#0 E0 F0 F#0 G0 G#0 A0 A#0 B0 C1 C#1 D1 D#1 E1 F1 F#1 G1 G#1 A1 A#1 B1 C2 C#2 D2 D#2 E2 F2 F#2 G2 G#2 A2 A#2 B2 C3 C#3 D3 D#3 E3 F3 F#3 G3 G#3 A3 A#3 B3 C4 C#4 D4 D#4 E4 F4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4 A#4 B4 C5 C#5 D5 D#5 E5 F5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 A#5 B5 C6 166/134: Jaz
MIDI Implementation Chart / [Portable Keyboard] Model: PSR-A3 Function Transmitted Default Changed 1~16 CH 1~16 CH 1~16 CH (*1) 1~16 CH (*1) Mode Default Messages Altered Mode 3 X ***************** (*1) X X : True voice 0~127 ***************** 0~127 0~127 Velocity Note on Note off O 9nH, v=1~127 X 9nH, v=0 O 9nH, v=1~127 X 9nH, v=0 or 8nH After Touch key’s Ch’s X X X X O O O X (*3) O O O X (*3) O X (*3) X (*3) X (*3) X (*3) X (*3) X (*3) X (*3) O O O X (*3) X (*3) O O (*6) X O O O O
MIDI Implementation Chart / *1 PSR-A3 ordinarily functions as 16 MIDI channel multi-timbral tone generator controlled by MIDI reception data. Panel voices and the other panel settings are not affected by the MIDI message, excepting the followings: MIDI Master Tuning System Exclusive Message for controlling Reverb, Chorus and Dsp The Remote Channel can be designated by the panel settings.
MIDI Implementation Chart / *10 Exclusive The following system exclusive parameters are supported. F0H, 7EH, 7FH, 09H, 01H, F7H All parameters except MIDI master Tuning and Dsp setting are reset to their default values. Remote Channel setting is canceled. This message requires approximately 50ms to execute, so sufficient time should be allowed before the next message is sent. F0H, 43H, 73H, 01H, 14H, F7H This message switches PSR-A3 to Disk Orchestra defualt settings.
MIDI Data Format / Parameter Change SYSTEM Address Size (H) (H) 00 00 00 4 01 02 03 Data (H) 0000 - 07FF Parameter Description MASTER TUNE -102.4 - +102.
MIDI Data Format / Address (H) Size (H) 4A 2 4C 2 4E 2 50 2 52 2 54 2 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 1 1 1 1 1 1 Data (H) 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 01-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-01 00-01 02 01 70 71 72 73 74 75 1 1 1 1 1 1 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F Parameter Description VARIATION PARAMETER 5 MSB VARIATION PARAMETER 5 LSB VARIATION PARAMETER 5 MSB VARIATION PARAMETER 6 LSB VARIATION PARAMETER 7 MSB VARIATION PARAMETER 7 LSB VARIATION PARAMETER 8 MSB
MIDI Data Format / Effect map The following types in the boxes can be controlled by the PSR-A3 settings. The numbers in the brackets are PSR-A3 panel effect numbers. The blank indicates the content is the same as that of 00H.
MIDI Data Format / Effect Parameter List Only the following parameter numbers are effective. Parameter values consists of 2-bytes. Enter 00H for MSB and appropriate value for LSB. * Parameter number 10 Dry/Wet is effective only when Variation connection is insertion.
MIDI Data Format / TYPE MSB(H) 46 47 48 49 4A 4B Type TREMOLO AUTO PAN PHASER DISTORTION OVERDRIVE AMP SIMULATOR Parameter Number 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 14 15 Parameter Value Description LFO Frequency AM Depth PM Depth EQ Low Frequency EQ Low Gain EQ High Frequency EQ High Gain LFO Phase Difference Input Mode 0-127 0-127 0-127 8-40 52-76 28-58 52-76 4-124 0-1 0.00~39.
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. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
