Appendix Reference Quick Guide Setting Up DIGITAL KEYBOARD Owner’s Manual EN
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Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. Even when the [ ](Standby/On) switch is in the “Standby” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
Logos GM System Level 1 “GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standard which ensures that any GM-compatible music data can be accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of manufacturer. The GM mark is affixed to all software and hardware products that support GM System Level. XGlite As its name implies, “XGlite” is a simplified version of Yamaha’s high-quality XG tone generation format. Naturally, you can play back any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator.
About this Owner’s Manual and Data List This manual consists of four main sections: “Setting Up,” “Quick Guide,” “Reference,” and “Appendix.” Also, a separate “Data List” is provided. Owner’s Manual (this book) Setting Up ••••••••• Please read this section first. Quick Guide ••••••••• This section explains how to use the basic functions. Refer to this section while playing the instrument. Reference ••••••••• This section explains how to make detailed settings for the instrument’s various functions.
Special Features Creating New Sounds Page 22 By adjusting just two knobs you can add varying degrees of distortion, “sweetness,” or other characteristics to a sound to change it subtly or drastically. Parameters that can be assigned to the knobs include effect, filter, envelope generator and more.
Contents Panel Controls and Terminals 12 Basic Operation and Displays 14 Quick Guide Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices 16 20 Use the Arpeggio Function.............................................20 Changing the Arpeggio type...........................................21 Create Original Sounds 22 Assigning Effects to the Knobs ......................................22 Using the Knobs .............................................................24 Playing Styles 26 Select a Style Rhythm .
Setting Up Setting Up Be sure to do the following operations BEFORE turning on the power. Setting Up Power Requirements Although the instrument will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources. Using an AC Power Adaptor 1 Make sure that the [ ](Standby/On) switch of the instrument is in the “Standby” position.
Setting Up Make all necessary connections below BEFORE turning the power on. Any pair of stereo headphones with a 1/4" stereo phone plug can be plugged in here for convenient monitoring. The speakers are automatically shut off when a plug is inserted into this jack. The PHONES/OUTPUT jack also functions as an external output.
Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel Song List (Data List) Style List (Data List) Display (page 15) Setting Up r e t y u GrandPno i o !0 001 001 !2 !1 !4 q w !3 !5 @7 @6 Front Panel 12 Owner’s Manual r !3 ARPEGGIO [ON/OFF] button ............................... page 20 [TYPE] button ................................... page 21 !4 SONG CONTROL [ ] (REPEAT & LEARN) button ... page 36 [ ] (A-B REPEAT) button .......... page 68 [ ] (REW) button...........................
Panel Controls and Terminals Music Database List Voice List (Data List) Setting Up (Data List) !8 !9 !6 @2 @0 @1 !7 @3 @4 @5 Rear Panel @8 @9 #0 #1 Rear Panel !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 [SONG] button ......................................page 30 [STYLE] button .....................................page 26 [MUSIC DATABASE] button .................page 40 [VOICE] button ..................................... page 16 Number buttons [0]–[9], [+] and [-] buttons .............................
Basic Operation and Displays Basic Operation 3 2 Start a function or play the keyboard. 1 Select an item or value. Select a basic function. GrandPno Example: Selecting Voice 003, Bright Piano. Press number buttons [0], [0], [3]. f [+], [-] buttons Press the [+] button briefly to increase the value by 1, or press the [-] button briefly to decrease the value by 1. Press and hold either button to continuously increase or decrease the value in the corresponding direction.
Basic Operation and Displays Display Items Notation Displays the melody and chord notes of a song when the Song Lesson function is in use, or the notes of chords you specify when the Dictionary function is in use. At other times the notes you play on the keyboard are displayed. NOTE • Any notes occurring below or above the staff are indicated by “8va” in the notation. • For a few specific chords, not all notes may be shown in the notation section of the display.
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Quick Guide In addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, sound effects … a wide variety of musical sounds. Select and Play a Voice—MAIN This procedure selects the main voice you will play on the keyboard. 1 Press the [VOICE] button. The voice number and name will be displayed.
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices 3 Play the keyboard. NOTE • Voice Settings (page 55) Quick Guide Try selecting and playing a variety of voices. Play the Grand Piano Voice When you just want to play piano, all you have to do is press one convenient button. Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. The “001 Grand Piano” voice will be selected. NOTE • When you press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button all settings other than touch sensitivity are turned off.
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Play Two Voices Simultaneously—DUAL Once you press the [DUAL] button to turn the dual function on, a second voice will sound that will play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The second voice is known as the “dual” voice. Two voices will sound at the same time. Flute Quick Guide 141 Appears when dual voice is on Press the button a second time to turn the dual voice function off.
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Using the Metronome The instrument features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is convenient for practicing. Press the [METRONOME] button to start the metronome. To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME] button again. NOTE • You can set the time signature (page 53).
Creating Arpeggios The arpeggio function lets you create arpeggios (broken chords) by simply playing the required notes on the keyboard. For example, you could play the notes of a triad—the root, third, and fifth—and the arpeggio function will automatically create a variety of interesting arpeggio-type phrases. By changing the arpeggio type and the notes you play it is possible to create a wide range of patterns and phrases that can be used for music production as well as performance.
Creating Arpeggios Changing the Arpeggio type The most suitable arpeggio type is automatically selected when you select a voice, but you can easily select any other arpeggio type. 1 Press the ARPEGGIO [TYPE] button. “ARP Type” will appear in the display for a few seconds, then the name of the current arpeggio type will appear in the display. DownOct 02 2 Quick Guide The currently selected arpeggio type Rotate the dial to select the desired arpeggio type.
Create Original Sounds The two knobs located in the lower left area of the panel can be used to add variations to the sound being played, transforming the sound in a variety of musical ways. Filter, envelope generator, and other effects can be assigned to the two knobs as required. In this section we’ll explain how effects can be assigned to the knobs, and provide a few tips for their use.
Create Original Sounds Effect Reverb Chorus Send Level Send Level c EG (Envelope Generator) Attack Time Release Time Reverb reproduces the acoustic ambience of a concert hall or club, while chorus produces a layered “multi-instrument” effect. Knob A adjusts the depth of the reverb effect, and Knob B adjusts the depth of the chorus effect. Envelope Generator effects determine how the level of the sound varies over time.
Create Original Sounds Using the Knobs 1 Select the voice you want to play on the keyboard. 2 Press the [ASSIGN] button as many times as necessary to select “z FILTER” (“z” will appear in the display). For this example we want to use a synth-lead type voice, so select “147 SquareLd” (Square-wave Lead). SquareLd Quick Guide 147 “z” appears here. Knob A can now be used to adjust the filter cutoff frequency, and Knob B can be used to adjust the resonance.
Create Original Sounds The chart below lists some interesting ways to use the various effects that can be assigned to the knobs. Some Ideas for Using the Knobs Try This z FILTER Select a synth-type lead or pad voice (see the Voice List of the separate Data List). Turn Knob B all the way up and operate Knob A while playing for some spacey, floating 1980’s effects.
Playing Styles This instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the style you choose to match chords you play with your left hand. You can select from 174 different styles covering a range of musical genres and time signatures. In this section we’ll learn how to use the auto accompaniment features. Select a Style Rhythm Most styles includes a rhythm part.
Playing Styles Play Along with a Style You learned how to select a style rhythm on the preceding page. Here we’ll see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to the basic rhythm to produce a full, rich accompaniment that you can play along with. 1 Press the [STYLE] button and select the desired style. For this example select the “042 Euro Trance” style. Turn automatic accompaniment on. Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button. Pressing this button a second time will turn automatic accompaniment off.
Playing Styles 4 Start playing. NOTE Style playback will begin as soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. Try playing the chord progression shown below. • Chords (page 29) • Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary (page 65) Split point Auto accompaniment range F C G Am Quick Guide This is a simple-but-effective chord progression. EuTrance 042 001 Indicates the chord currently being played in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. 5 Stop playing.
Playing Styles Chords For users who are new to chords, this chart features common chords. Since there are many useful chords and many different ways to use them musically, refer to commercially available chord books for further details. indicates the root note.
Playing Songs With this instrument the term “song” refers the data that makes up a piece of music. You can simply enjoy listening to the 30 internal songs, or use them with just about any of the many functions provided—the performance assistant technology feature, lessons, and more. The songs are organized by category. In this section we’ll learn how to select and play songs, and briefly describe the 30 songs provided. Select and Listen to a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button.
Playing Songs 3 Listen to the song. Press the [ ] (START/STOP) button to begin playback of the selected song. You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [ ] (START/ STOP) button again. NOTE • Score data for the 30 internal songs are provided in the Songbook on the CD-ROM. The exceptions are songs 1– 11 and 30. The scores for songs 9 to 11 are provided in the separate Data List. Quick Guide ForElise 012 The arrow marks in the beat display flash in time with the rhythm of the song or style.
Playing Songs Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause These are just like the transport controls on a cassette deck or CD player, letting you fast forward [ ] (FF), rewind [ ] (REW) and pause [ ] (PAUSE) playback of the song. NOTE • When an A-B repeat range is specified the fast reverse and forward function will only work within that range. Quick Guide REW Press the fast reverse button to rapidly return to an earlier point in the song.
Select a Song For a Lesson Reference Yamaha Education Suite You can select song you like and use it for a left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands lesson. During the lesson you can play as slowly as you like, and you can even play wrong notes. Song playback will slow down to a speed you can handle. It’s never too late to start learning! The practice methods: Lesson 1—Waiting Learn to play the correct notes. Lesson 2—Your Tempo Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing.
Select a Song For a Lesson 3 Start Lesson 1. Press the [WAITING] button to start Lesson 1. Notation Waiting r1 007 In this case “r1” indicate that right-hand lesson 1 has been selected. Keyboard Display Play the note shown in the display. When you play the correct note, the next note you need play is shown. The song will wait until you play the correct note. 4 Stop the Lesson mode. You can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [ ] (START/ STOP) button.
Select a Song For a Lesson Lesson 2—Your Tempo Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing. Song playback tempo will vary to match the speed you are playing at. The song will slow down when you play wrong notes, so you can learn at your own pace. 1 Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and 2 on page 33). 2 Start Lesson 2. Press the [YOUR TEMPO] button to start Lesson 2. Notation YourTemp r2 007 In this case “r2” indicate that right-hand lesson 2 has been selected.
Select a Song For a Lesson Lesson 3—Minus One Here’s where you can perfect your technique. The song will play at the normal tempo, minus the part you have chosen to play. Play along while listening to the song. 1 Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and 2 on page 33). 2 Start Lesson 3. Press the [MINUS ONE] button to start Lesson 3. Notation MinusOne r3 007 In this case “r3” indicate that right-hand lesson 3 has been selected. Keyboard Display Play the note shown in the display.
The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets you play along with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be making lots of mistakes)! In fact, you can play any notes and still sound good! So even if you can’t play piano and can’t read a note of music, you can have some musical fun.
The Easy Way to Play Piano 4 Play on the keyboard. Before After Play the score on the left along with the accompaniment using both hands. You can even play the same keys over and over: C, E, G, C, E, G, C, E. Performance assistant technology will make sure that the notes will come out as if they were played according to the score on the right. Keep playing, and performance assistant technology will continue to “correct” the notes that you play.
The Easy Way to Play Piano 3 Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button to turn the performance assistant technology feature off. Next try playing a different preset song. 1 The procedure is the same as that described for playing Ave Maria on page 37. Select any song. To use the performance assistant technology feature it is necessary to play a song that includes chord data. Select a song that includes chord data, referring to the Song List in the separate Data List.
Play Using the Music Database You want to play music in your favorite style, but you’re not sure how to select the best voice and style for the type of music you want to play ... simply select the appropriate style from the Music Database. The panel settings will automatically be adjusted for the ideal combination of sounds and style! 1 Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. Jude Hey 001 A Music Database name will appear in the display. 2 Select a Music Database.
Change a Song’s Style In addition to each song’s default style, you can select any other style to play the song with the Easy Song Arranger feature. This means that you can play a song that is normally a ballad, for example, as a bossa nova, as a hip-hop tune, etc. You can create totally different arrangements by changing the style with which a song is played. You can also change the song’s melody voice and the keyboard voice for a complete change of image.
Change a Song’s Style 3 4 Listen to the song. Press the [ ] (START/STOP) button to begin playback of the song. Move on to the next step while the song is playing. Select a style. Press the [STYLE] button and then rotate the dial to hear how the song sounds with different styles. As you select different styles the song will remain the same while only the styles change. You can also press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button to change the style’s main section.
Record Your Own Performance You can record up to 5 of your own performances and save them as user songs 031 through 035. The recorded song can be played back on the instrument. Recording Press the [REC] button. NOTICE Track 1 is automatically selected User 1 031 Flashes 001 Flashes The lowest-numbered unrecorded User Song (Song numbers 031–035) available for recording is displayed. If you want to select the Song you will be recording, select the desired Song number by using the dial.
Record Your Own Performance Recording to a specified track Recordable Data You can record up to a total of 6 tracks: 5 melody tracks and 1 style (chord) track. Each track can be recorded individually. Melody Track [1]–[5]............... Record the melody parts. Style Track [A]......................... Records the chord part. Melody Chords NOTE • Up to approximately 10,000 notes can be recorded for the five user songs if you record only to the melody tracks.
Record Your Own Performance Record a Melody track Press the melody track button [1]–[5] you want to record to while holding the [REC] button. The selected track will flash in the display. User 1 rEC 001 NOTE • If style accompaniment is on and track [A] has not yet been recorded, the style track [A] will automatically be selected for recording when a melody track is selected. If you only want to record a melody track, be sure to turn the style track [A] off.
Record Your Own Performance To Record Other Tracks Repeat steps 2 through 4 to record any of the remaining tracks. By selecting an unrecorded track—track buttons [1]–[5], [A]—you can record the new track while listening to previously recorded tracks (the playback tracks will appear in the display). You can also mute previously recorded tracks (the muted tracks will not appear in the display) while recording new tracks.
Record Your Own Performance Song Clear—Deleting User Songs NOTE This function clears an entire user song (all tracks). 1 Press the [SONG] button, then select the user song (031–035) you want to clear. 2 Press and hold the track [1] button for longer than a second while holding the track [A] button. A confirmation message will appear on the display. • If you only want to clear a specific track from a user song use the Track Clear function.
Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings This instrument has a Registration Memory feature that lets you save your favorite settings for easy recall whenever they’re needed. Up to 16 complete setups can be saved (8 banks of two setups each). 8 Banks Memory 1 Memory 2 Up to 16 presets (eight banks of two each) can be memorized. Saving to the Registration Memory 1 Set the panel controls as required—select a voice, accompaniment style, etc. 2 Press the [MEMORY/BANK] button.
Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings Recalling a Registration Memory 1 Press the [MEMORY/BANK] button. A bank number will appear in the display when you release the button. Bank 1 Bank number 2 Use the dial or the [1]–[8] number buttons to select bank you want to recall. 3 Press the REGIST MEMORY button, [1] or [2], containing the settings you want to recall. The recalled REGIST MEMORY number appears in the display for a few seconds. The panel controls will be instantly set accordingly.
Backup and Initialization Backup The following settings are always backed up, and are maintained even when the power is turned off. If you want to initialize the settings, use the Initialize operation “Backup Clear” as explained below.
Handy Performance Features Adding Reverb Adding Chorus Reverb lets you play with a rich concert hall type ambience. When you select a style or song the optimum reverb type for the voice used is automatically selected. If you want to select a different reverb type, use the procedure described below. The chorus effect creates a thick sound that is similar to many of the same voices being played in unison. When you select a style or song the optimum chorus type for the voice used is automatically selected.
Handy Performance Features 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the Transpose item. 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the Tuning item. Tuning Transpos 000 00 3 Use the dial to set the transpose value between -12 and +12 as required. NOTE • The pitch of Drum Kits voices cannot be changed.
Handy Performance Features Setting the Metronome Time Signature In this example we’ll set up a 5/8 time signature. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the Metronome Volume item. Press and hold the [METRONOME] button for longer than a second to select the number of beats per measure function “TimesigN”. Hold for longer than a second. r f 1 Adjusting the Metronome Volume TimesigN 04 Number of beats per measure.
Handy Performance Features Five different master equalizer (EQ) settings are provided to give you the best possible sound when listening through different reproduction systems—the instrument’s internal speakers, headphones, or an external speaker system. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. The currently selected function will appear in the display. 2 Press the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to select the master EQ type function “MasterEQ”.
Voice Settings Category Create original voices by editing the many available voice parameters. By editing the various parameters available you can create new voices that best suit your musical needs. Press the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to select the item you want to edit.
Voice Settings Selecting a Dual Voice Touch Response Sensitivity 1 When touch response is on you can adjust the keyboard’s sensitivity to dynamics in three steps. Press and hold the [DUAL] button for longer than a second. “D.VOICE” will appear in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected dual voice will be displayed. 1 D.Voice Press the [TOUCH] button to turn touch response on. The [TOUCH] button alternately turns touch response on and off.
Voice Settings Harmony This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice. Press the [HARMONY] button to turn Harmony feature on. To turn Harmony off, press the [HARMONY] button again. When harmony is on the harmony icon will appear in the display. When you press the [HARMONY] button to turn this feature on, the appropriate harmony type for the currently selected main voice is automatically selected. 2 Press and hold the [HARMONY] button for longer than a second so that the Harmony Type item appears.
Arpeggio Settings Controlling Arpeggio Volume with Keyboard Dynamics Synchronizing an arpeggio to a tempo of Style or Song 1 Adjust the arpeggio quantization to synchronize the arpeggio to a Style or Song. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Press the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to select the “Quantize”. “Quantize” will appear in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected Quantize value will be displayed.
Arpeggio Settings Holding the arpeggio Playback Arpeggio playback can be made to continue after the note has been released by pressing a footswitch connected to the SUSTAIN jack. Arpeggio playback will stop when the footswitch is released. Connect a footswitch (page 11), then assign the function to the footswitch as per the instructions below. 2 Press the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to select “Pdl Func”.
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Basic operation of the Style (auto-accompaniment) feature is described on page 26 of the Quick Guide. Here are some other ways you can play the styles, the style volume adjustment procedure, and more. Pattern Variation (Sections) The instrument features a wide variety of style “sections” that allow you to vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to match the song you are playing.
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. 8 Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. ENDING MAIN A The name of the selected section— MAIN A or MAIN B—will be displayed. 5 Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. INTRO≥A You’re now ready to play the intro. 6 As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the Intro of the selected Style starts. For this example, play a C major chord (as shown below). For information on how to enter chords, see “Chords” on page 29.
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Styles can be played at any tempo you desire—fast or slow. Press the [STYLE] button to engage the style function. 1 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the Style Volume item. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo setting in the display after selecting a Style.
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Setting the Split Point Tap Start The initial default split point is key number 54 (the F#2 key), but you can change it to another key using the procedure described below. You can start the style by simply tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button at the required tempo—4 times for time signatures in 4, and three times for time signatures in 3. You can change the tempo during style playback by pressing the button just twice. 1 2 Press the [STYLE] button.
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Loading Style Files This instrument features 174 internal styles, but other styles, such as those provided on the CD-ROM and others that can be obtained from the internet (only 50KB or less styles with the “.sty” suffix), can be loaded into style number 175 and used in the same way as the internal styles. In order to use the style file load function, the file must already have been transferred from the computer to the instrument.
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary The Dictionary function is essentially a built-in “chord book” that shows you the individual notes of chords. It is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it. 1 Press and hold the LESSON [START] button for longer than a second. 3 Hold for longer than a second Press the “M7” (major seventh) key in the section of the keyboard labeled “CHORD TYPE”. (The note doesn’t sound.
Song Settings BGM Playback Random Song Playback With the default setting only a few of the internal songs are played back and repeated when the [DEMO/ BGM] button is pressed. This setting can be changed so that all internal songs are played, or all songs transferred to the instrument from a computer are played. Four playback group settings are provided. Simply select the one that suits your needs.
Song Settings Changing the tempo of the Song Song Volume Songs can be played at any tempo you desire—fast or slow. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the Song Volume item. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo setting in the display after selecting a Song. r f 1 Tempo 090 Current Tempo value SongVol Use the dial to select a tempo from 011 to 280 quarter-note beats per minute.
Song Settings A-B Repeat Muting Independent Song Tracks You can specify a section of a song—“A” is the start point and “B” is the end point—for repeat playback. Each “track” of a song plays a different part of the song—melody, percussion, accompaniment, etc. You can mute individual tracks and play the muted part on the keyboard yourself, or simply mute tracks other than the ones you want to listen to. To mute a track, press the appropriate track button (TRACK [1]–[5], [A]) button.
Song Settings Tap Start Change the Melody Voice You can start the song by simply tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button at the required tempo—4 times for time signatures in 4, and three times for time signatures in 3. You can change the tempo during song playback by pressing the button just twice. You can change a song’s melody voice to any other voice you prefer. NOTE • You cannot change the melody voice of a user song. 1 2 Select the song and play it.
The Functions The “Functions” provide access to a range of detailed instrument parameters for tuning, setting the split point, and adjusting the voices and effects. Take a look at the function list starting on the opposite page. When you locate a function you want to set up, simply select the function’s display name (shown to the right of the function name in the list) and adjust as required. Selecting and Setting Functions 1 Find the function you want to set in the list that begins on pages 71, 72.
The Functions Function Setting List Volume Overall Main Voice Settings Display Range/Settings Description Style Volume StyleVol 000–127 Determines the volume of the Style. Song Volume SongVol 000–127 Determines the volume of the Song. Transpose Transpos -12–12 Determines the pitch of the instrument by semitone increments. Tuning Tuning -100–100 Sets the pitch of the instrument’s sound in 1-cent increments.
The Functions Category Settings Display Range/Settings HarmType 01–26 Determines the Harmony type. Harmony Volume HarmVol 000–127 Determines the volume of the Harmony effect. Arpeggio Type ARP Type 01–150 Determines the Arpeggio type. Arpeggio Velocity ARP Velo 1 (Original), 2 (Thru) Sets the velocity mode for arpeggio playback. Arpeggio Quantize Quantize OFF, 1/8, 1/16 Synchronizes arpeggio playback to a Style or Song.
Connecting to a Computer This instrument can be connected to a computer to allow transfer of MIDI data or a file. Connecting a Personal Computer USB terminal USB terminal Instrument USB cable CAUTION • Connect the PSR-E423 to external equipment only after turning off power for all devices. Then, turn on the power, first to the PSR-E423, then to the connected external equipment. Reverse this order when you turn the power off.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer By connecting the instrument to a computer, the instrument’s performance data can be used on the computer, and performance data from the computer can be played on the instrument. MIDI settings PC Mode These settings pertain to performance data transmission and reception. A number of MIDI settings need to be made when you want to transfer performance data between the computer and the instrument.
Connecting to a Computer Initial Send This function lets you send the panel setup data to a computer. Before you record performance data to a sequencer application running on your computer, it is a good idea to first send and record the panel setup data before the actual performance data. 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the Initial Send item. r Press the [FUNCTION] button.
Connecting to a Computer Use Musicsoft Downloader To Transfer Songs From the Accessory CD-ROM To the Instrument’s flash memory NOTE At this point you can select a Style file on the computer or CD-ROM and transfer it to the instrument in the same way as a song file. 6 • If a song or style is being played, stop playback before proceeding. 1 Install the Musicsoft Downloader and USB-MIDI driver to your computer, then connect the computer and the instrument (page 73).
Connecting to a Computer 9 To playback a song stored in flash memory, press the [SONG] button. Use the dial to select the song you want to play, then press the [ ] (START/ STOP) button to start playback. To playback a style stored in flash memory, it must be loaded into style number 175 with style file load function (page 64). NOTICE • Do not unplug the USB cable during a data transfer.
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide SPECIAL NOTICES • The software and this manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation. • Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement on page 84 before installing the application.
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide CD-ROM Contents When the included CD-ROM is inserted into the CD-ROM drive, the following start window will appear automatically. (If the start window does not appear automatically, open the “My computer” folder and double click “Start.exe” in the CD-ROM drive.
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide System Requirements Data Musicsoft Downloader USB Driver for Windows OS Computer Memory Hard Disk Display Windows 2000/XP Home Edition/XP Professional/ Vista * Only 32-bit is supported.
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide NOTE Windows XP • This screen will not appear on Windows 7. When the message “Device driver software was not successfully installed.” appears, continue the installation procedure. NOTE • This screen will not appear if you are updating the USBMIDI driver from the previous version. Continue the installation procedure. 8 Open the following folder from the CDROM drive in your “My Computer” folder, and double click “setup.exe.
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide Installing the Musicsoft Downloader IMPORTANT • You will need to log on with administrator (root) privileges in order to install Musicsoft Downloader on a computer running Windows 2000, XP, Vista or 7. 1 Insert the Accessory CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The start window will appear automatically showing software applications. NOTE • If the start window does not appear automatically, open the “My Computer” folder and double click “Start.
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide When controlling the instrument from your computer via USB, the instrument does not operate correctly or no sound is heard.
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide ATTENTION SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THIS SOFTWARE PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU (AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR LEGAL ENTITY) AND YAMAHA CORPORATION (“YAMAHA”). BY BREAKING THE SEAL OF THIS PACKAGE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE.
Troubleshooting Appendix Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced. This is normal and indicates that the instrument is receiving electrical power. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument may produce interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from the instrument.
Specifications Keyboards MIDI • 61 standard-size keys (C1–C6), with Touch Response. Display Realtime Control Voice • 183 panel voices + 15 drum/SFX kits + 462 XGlite voices + 40 arpeggio voices • Polyphony: 32 • DUAL • SPLIT Style • 174 Preset Styles + External files • Style Control: ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC STOP, SYNC START, START/STOP, INTRO/ ENDING/rit.
Index A-B Repeat ..................................................................68 Accessories ...................................................................7 ACMP ..........................................................................27 Arpeggio ......................................................................20 Arpeggio Pedal ...........................................................59 Arpeggio Quantize ..................................................... 58 Arpeggio Type ..............
Index P Pan ...............................................................................55 Part (Right, Left) ........................................................33 PC Mode .....................................................................74 Performance assistant technology .............................37 Pitch Bend ...................................................................54 Pitch Bend Range .......................................................71 Power Adaptor ........................
LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY ON PORTABLE KEYBOARDS (NP, PSR-E, YPG AND YPT SERIES) Thank you for selecting a Yamaha product. Yamaha products are designed and manufactured to provide a high level of defect-free performance. Yamaha Corporation of America (“Yamaha”) is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into each and every Yamaha product.
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