DIGITAL WORKSTATION Reference Manual Explains advanced features of the PSR-S650. After reading the Owner’s Manual and you want more detailed information about PSR-S650 features, refer to the Reference Manual.
Contents Voice-Related Settings and Functions 3 Adjusting volume balance and timbre of the sounds for each Voice.................................................................... 3 Calling up the Style Creator ........................................... 32 Beat settings .................................................................. 33 Section Settings ............................................................. 34 Voice Types......................................................................
Voice-Related Settings and Functions When a Main, Dual or Left Voice is selected, suitable Voice parameters—such as Voice Volume or effect send level—for each Voice are automatically recalled. However, you can change these parameters as desired. This chapter explains how to set the Voice parameters for each Voice and how to make other settings related to the keyboard performance.
Voice-Related Settings and Functions 3 Use the dial or the [-/NO]/[+/YES] buttons to set the value as desired. Play the keyboard and listen to the Voice. 4 Memorize the settings here to the Registration Memory as desired. If you select a different keyboard Voice without saving, the parameters will be reset and the ideal settings for the selected Voice will be automatically recalled. Voice Types The following two types of Voices can be used by this instrument.
Voice-Related Settings and Functions Metronome Setting Muting the Bell You can mute the Metronome bell which sounds at the first beat of each measure. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Press the CATEGORY [<] and [>] buttons repeatedly to call up Metronome category function “Bell.” You can also call up Metronome category function display easily by holding the [METRONOME] button for longer than a second. Metronome category Bell ON/OFF status 3 Rotate the dial and select ON (sound) or OFF (mute).
Voice-Related Settings and Functions Adjusting the Metronome Volume 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Press the CATEGORY [<] and [>] buttons repeatedly to call up “Metronome Volume.” Metronome Volume 3 Use the dial to set the Metronome Volume.
Voice-Related Settings and Functions Setting the touch sensitivity of the keyboard You can adjust the touch response of the instrument (how the sound responds to the way you play the keys). 1 Confirm that Touch Response is on. You can see the on/off status for Touch Response in the Main display. The [TOUCH] button alternately turns Touch Response on and off.
Voice-Related Settings and Functions EQ settings You can select one of five Master equalizer (EQ) settings which are provided to give you the best possible sound when listening through different reproduction systems: the instrument’s built-in speakers, headphones and external speakers. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. The currently selected function will appear in the display. 2 Press the CATEGORY [<] and [>] buttons repeatedly to call up Master EQ Type. The currently selected EQ type will appear.
Harmony/Effect-Related Settings Harmony and Effect (Reverb, Chorus and DSP) have their own suitable preset types which are automatically recalled when a Main Voice or Style/Song is selected. However, you can change the effect type as desired. This chapter explains how to set the effect type. Selecting a Harmony type This feature adds Harmony, Tremolo or Echo effects to the Main Voice when the Harmony is turned on.
Harmony/Effect-Related Settings Selecting a Reverb type Reverb enhances the sound of the Voices with the rich ambience of a concert hall. 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 operation described below. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the Function display. 2 Press the CATEGORY [<] and [>] buttons repeatedly to call up “Reverb Type.
Harmony/Effect-Related Settings Selecting a Chorus type The Chorus effect creates a thick, textured 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. If you want to select a different Chorus Type, use the procedure described below. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the Function display. 2 Press the CATEGORY [<] and [>] buttons repeatedly to call up “Chorus Type.
Harmony/Effect-Related Settings Selecting a DSP type In addition to the Reverb and Chorus effects, a wide variety of DSP (Digital Signal Processor) effects let you enhance the sound, or completely transform it. Some DSP types can be applied only to notes you play on the keyboard while the Reverb and Chorus effects are applied to the entire instrument sound. When you select a Main Voice, the optimum DSP Type for the Voice used is automatically selected.
Harmony/Effect-Related Settings Voice Sound and Effect Type You can select one type from each effect (Reverb, Chorus and DSP) then individually adjust the amount of effect that is applied to the Main, Dual, and Left Voices. However, the effect type cannot be applied independently to each Main, Dual or Left Voice. Because of this, you should adjust the send level for each Voice when using effects. When the DSP function is on, the overall sound may be wrong or unexpected if the Main Voice is changed.
Style-Related Settings This section gives detailed information on the Style playback functions not covered in the Owner’s Manual. Adjusting the Style Volume This lets you adjust the volume balance between Style playback and the sound you play on the keyboard. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Press the CATEGORY [<] and [>] buttons repeatedly to call up “Style Volume.” Style Volume Setting range is 000–127 3 Use the dial to set the Style Volume.
Style-Related Settings Muting Independent Style Parts Each “track” of a Style plays a different part of the Style—chord, bass, 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. Use the [REGIST/PART [MIXER]] button to select the ACMP TR and use the STYLE PART [RHY 1]–[PHR 2] buttons to mute or un-mute the corresponding tracks.
Style-Related Settings Selecting Chord Fingering Type When the Auto Accompaniment is turned on, you can select one of three Chord Fingering types which detect chords played with your left hand (in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard). 1 Press and hold the [ACMP] button for longer than a second to call up the Chord Fingering type select display. 2 Use the dial to select the type. The default Fingering type is “Multi Finger.
Style-Related Settings Chord Types Recognized in the Multi Finger C sus4 C aug C M7aug C dim7 ) ) ( ( C M7 ( C7 (b5) (b5) ) C7 (9) (11) C m7 C m7 (b5) (9) C mM7 C mM7 (b5) C m7 C mM7 C dim C 7aug C 7sus4 C sus2 (#11) (9) ) ( ) ( ) ) ) ( ( ) ( C7 C7 ) ) ( (b5) (#9) (13) C7 ( C7 C7 ) (b13) C7 ( (b9) ( ( ( ) ) ( ) C m7 C ( C m6 ( C m add9 C M7 C M7 ) Cm (#11) (9) C M7 ( C6 ) C add9 ) (9) C6 C * Notes enclosed in parentheses (
Style-Related Settings 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. Play the Intro Play the Ending Press one of the INTRO [I]–[III] buttons to add an introduction as soon as Style Playback is started. When the Intro finishes playing, Style playback automatically shifts to the Main section. Press one of the ENDING/rit.
Style-Related Settings Setting the Split Point Set the point on the keyboard that separates the right and left-hand sections (Split Point). When Auto Accompaniment is off, keys played in the left-hand section are used for playing the Left Voice.
Style-Related Settings Stop Accompaniment function When the Auto Accompaniment is turned on and Synchro Start is off, you can play chords in the Auto Accompaniment range of the keyboard with the style stopped, and still hear the accompaniment chord. In this condition — called “Stop Accompaniment” — any valid chord fingerings are recognized and the chord root/type are shown in the display.
Style-Related Settings Creating Your Own One Touch Setting Setups You can create your own One Touch Setting setups and save the setups to the User Styles and USB Styles. Preset Styles and Expansion Styles cannot be used for the save destination. The setups you created will be saved as part of Style data. 1 Select the desired User Style or USB Style to which you want to save your settings. 2 3 Make the panel settings for the desired Style selected in step 1.
Song-Related Settings This section gives detailed information on the Song playback functions not covered in the Owner’s Manual. Adjusting the Song Volume This lets you adjust the volume balance between Song playback and the sound you play on the keyboard. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Press the CATEGORY [<] and [>] buttons repeatedly to call up “Song Volume.” NOTE • The explanations here only apply to the Song mode. Song Volume Setting range is 000–127 3 Use the dial to set the Song Volume.
Song-Related Settings Muting Independent Song Parts A Song consists of 16 tracks. 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. Use the [REGIST/PART [MIXER]] button to select the TR 1-8, TR 9-16 and use the SONG PART [1/9]–[8/16] buttons to mute or un-mute the corresponding tracks ([1]–[8], [9]–[16]).
Song-Related Settings Random Song Playback This function lets you randomly play the Songs via the [DEMO] button—in other words, the Songs specified in the Demo Group (page 47). The explanations here do not applied when the Demo Group is set to “Demo.” 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Press the CATEGORY [<] and [>] buttons repeatedly to call up “Demo Play Mode.” 3 Use the dial to select “Random.” If you want to restore the normal playback mode, select “Normal.
Song-Related Settings Song Types The following three types of Songs can be used by this instrument. Preset Songs Songs built into the instrument Preset Song numbers 001–009 Songs you record yourself User Song numbers 001–005 User Song Songs transferred from a computer Songs loaded from the USB flash memory User Song numbers 006– Songs in USB flash memory USB Song – The chart below shows the basic operation flow for using the Preset Songs, User Songs and USB Songs from storage to playback.
Editing Songs As desired, edit the User Song and the USB Song for each track in the Song Edit function to finalize the Song data. Adjustable items (parameters) in the Song Edit function are Voice, Pitch and Quantize. In addition to these parameters, you can use the Mixer function to adjust individual track parameters and save the settings while the Song Edit function is engaged. 1 Select a User Song or a Song on a USB flash memory that contains the data you want to edit.
Editing Songs Voice Change the Voice for the selected track. When a Voice is selected, the suitable Voice parameters (page 3) such as Voice Volume or effect send level for each Voice is automatically recalled. However, the DSP level is set to 0. Ch Transpose This allows you to transpose the recorded data of individual channels up or down by a maximum of two octaves in semitone increments. Quantize The Quantize function allows you to align the timing of all the notes in a track.
Editing Songs 5 Edit the parameters in the Mixer display, and adjust the Tempo. Press and hold the [REGIST/PART[MIXER]] button for longer than a second to call up the Mixer display. For details on operation in the Mixer display, refer to Chapter 6 in the Owner’s Manual. Use the TEMPO buttons to adjust the Tempo. Hold for longer than a second To return to the Song Edit display, press the [EXIT] button. 6 Press the [ ] button to hear the result of your settings. Repeat steps 3–5 as desired.
Editing Songs 8 9 Press the [EXECUTE] button to confirm the save destination. Change the file name as necessary. A cursor will appear below the first character in the file name. • The Registration Memory [1] button moves the cursor to the left, and the [2] button moves it to the right. • Use the dial to select a character for the current cursor location.
Creating Original Styles (Style Creator) This instrument has a Style Creator feature that lets you record and save your own original Styles. Recorded Styles can be played in the same manner as the preset Styles. Style Structure Style data consists of 14 sections, each of which has eight separate Parts.
Creating Original Styles (Style Creator) Using the Style Creator Select a preset Style which is most similar to the Style you want to record. page 32 * If you are creating a Style from scratch, this step is not necessary. page 32 Call up the Style Creator. * A confirmation message appears asking if you want to create a Style from scratch. page 33 Beat settings • Beat: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4 * If you want to change the beat settings, you should clear all the previous data.
Creating Original Styles (Style Creator) \ Calling up the Style Creator 1 Select a preset Style which is most similar to the Style you want to record. You can also select a Style from the User Styles or Styles on a USB flash memory (page 20). If you are creating a Style from scratch, this step is not necessary. Make sure to confirm that the instrument is in the Style Mode, then go on to the next step. (If the [Song Mode] button is lit, press the button to switch to the Style Mode.
Creating Original Styles (Style Creator) Beat settings If you create a new Style from scratch, you need to set the Beat. If you use an existing Style with its original Beat, no Beat setting is necessary; go on to “Section Setting.” 1 Press the CATEGORY [<]/[>] buttons repeatedly until “Beat” appears in the display. 2 Rotate the dial and select the Beat number. Range: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4 3 Press the [EXECUTE] button to set the Beat.
Creating Original Styles (Style Creator) Section Settings The Style Creator provides following two basic ways: • Record parts from the keyboard (using Realtime Recording) Perform “Select a section” and “Beat settings,” then go on to “Part Settings.” • Assemble various sections from existing Styles Perform “Section Copy.” Copying a Section Use this function when you want to create your own section by changing an existing section, or by assembling sections from other existing Styles.
Creating Original Styles (Style Creator) 4 Rotate the dial or directly press one the STYLE category buttons to select a source Style. You can select the currently edited Style. Use the dial to select [Current] in the display. NOTE • If the measure length differs between the copy source and copy destination sections, the copy source measure will be used. If the beats differ, the copy destination beats will be used. Source Style 5 Press the [EXECUTE] button to set the source Style.
Creating Original Styles (Style Creator) Selecting a Section to be recorded 1 Press the CATEGORY [<]/[>] buttons repeatedly until “Section” appears in the display. 2 Rotate the dial or directly press the SECTION button in the STYLE CONTROL area to select a section to be recorded. Settings: INTRO 1–3, MAIN A–D, FILL IN A–D, ENDING 1–3 NOTE • You can also select the desired FILL IN A–D section by pressing the [AUTO FILL IN] button and then select FILL IN A–D by using the dial.
Creating Original Styles (Style Creator) Part Settings Selecting a Recording Part 1 Press the CATEGORY [<]/[>] buttons repeatedly until “Part” appears in the display. 2 Rotate the dial and select a recording Part. Range: RHYTHM 1–2, BASS, CHORD 1–2, PAD, PHRASE 1–2 3 Press the [EXECUTE] button to set the Part. The button corresponding to the Part to be recorded lights in red. NOTE • You can also select a part by pressing the Part button ([RHY 1]–[PHR 2]) while holding the [REC] button.
Creating Original Styles (Style Creator) Recording part Part buttons indications Unlit, does not contain data or is a non-playing Part (muted) Lit in green, contains data and selected as playing Part Lit in red, recorded Part Rhythm Part recording If you select a rhythm Part for recording on page 37, follow the instructions below. 1 Make sure that the desired rhythm Part “RHY 1” or “RHY 2” is selected for recording. The button corresponding to the Part to be recorded lights in red.
Creating Original Styles (Style Creator) 3 Play the keyboard and record the drum Voices. Since the entire Style plays repeatedly, you can record at any point you like. 4 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop recording. Clear the recorded drum Voices To clear the recorded drum Voices, after starting recording (refer to step 2 of the recording operation above), follow the instructions below. 1 Press and hold the [-] button and play the key or keys that correspond to the cleared Voice.
Creating Original Styles (Style Creator) Editing (Quantize and part clear) Quantize This function allows you to automatically align the timing of all recorded notes. 1 measure Actual recorded note When Quantize is set to 1/8 1/4 1/8 1/2 3/4 1/4 When Quantize is set to 1/4 1/4 1/2 1 Press the CATEGORY [<]/[>] buttons repeatedly until “Quantize” appears in the display. 2 Rotate the dial and select the value. Settings: 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16, 1/24, 1/32 3 Press the [EXECUTE] button.
Creating Original Styles (Style Creator) Clearing a recorded Part Select a desired section for clearing, and then follow the instructions below. 1 Press the CATEGORY [<]/[>] buttons repeatedly until “Part Clear” appears in the display. 2 To select a Part for clearing, press and hold the desired part button for longer than a second. NOTE • You can also select a Part by rotating the dial. In this case, press the [EXECUTE] button to clear. Hold for longer than a second A confirmation message appears.
Creating Original Styles (Style Creator) Saving the data Save the recorded data. You can select either USB flash memory or internal memory as the save destination. If you want to save to USB flash memory, connect an appropriate USB flash memory to the USB TO DEVICE terminal. 1 Press the CATEGORY [<]/[>] buttons repeatedly until “Save To USB” or “Save To USER” appears in the display. A new User Style number is applied automatically and indicated in the display.
Creating Original Styles (Style Creator) 3 Press the [EXECUTE] button to set the save destination. A confirmation message appears. 4 Press the [+/YES] button to execute the save operation. The following display appears when saving is complete. The Style is automatically saved in SFF GE format. NOTE • If you select a User Style Number that already contains data, an “Overwrite?” confirmation prompt appears. If you wish to save and overwrite, press the [+/ YES] button.
The Functions The Function display lets you set the detailed settings for the instrument, such as fine tuning the pitch, adjusting the volume balance between playback and your performance, effect related settings, and more. A total of 60 items are available. Basic Operation 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the Function display. 2 Press the CATEGORY [<] and [>] buttons repeatedly until the function’s display name appears in the display. Take a look at the function list starting on page 45.
The Functions Function List Item (Display) Range/Settings Default setting Description VOLUME Style Volume 000–127 100 Determines the volume of the Style. Song Volume 000–127 100 Determines the volume of the Song. 415.3–466.2Hz 440.0Hz 01–12 2 OVERALL Tuning Pitch Bend Range Split Point Touch Sensitivity Chord Fingering 036–096 (C1–C6) 1 (Soft), 2 (Medium), 3 (Hard) 1 (Multi Finger), 2 (FullKeyboard), 3 (AI Finger) Sets the pitch of the instrument’s sound.
The Functions Item (Display) Range/Settings Default setting Description Main Reverb Level 000–127 * Determines how much of the Main Voice’s signal is sent to the Reverb effect. Main Chorus Level 000–127 * Determines how much of the Main Voice’s signal is sent to the Chorus effect. Main DSP Level 000–127 * Determines how much of the Main Voice’s signal is sent to the DSP effect.
The Functions Item (Display) Range/Settings Default setting Description Keyboard Out ON/OFF ON Determines whether keyboard performance data of the instrument is transmitted (ON) or not (OFF). Style Out ON/OFF OFF Determines whether Style data is transmitted (ON) via USB TO HOST or not (OFF) during Style playback. Song Out ON/OFF OFF Determines whether Song data is transmitted (ON) via USB TO HOST or not (OFF) during Song playback.
Connecting to a Computer This section gives detailed information on the MIDI settings necessary for transferring performance data (MIDI) between the instrument and a computer, and how to transfer a file. For details about connection with a computer and driver installation, refer to the chapter “Connecting to a Computer” in the Owner’s Manual.
Connecting to a Computer MIDI Settings These settings pertain to performance data transmission and reception. Item Range/ Settings Description Local control determines whether or not notes played on the instrument are sounded by its internal tone generator system: the internal tone generator is active when local control is on, and inactive when local control is off.
Connecting to a Computer Initial Setup This function lets you send the panel setup data to an external sequencer or a computer. Before you record performance data to an external sequencer or 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. This makes it possible to restore the instrument panel setup and ensure that the same sound is produced upon playback. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Data Between the Computer and Instrument You can transfer data on the instrument, such as Songs and Styles you have recorded and the Backup data, to a computer to save them, or from a computer to the instrument. You can also transfer the external Style, Song and Music Database files on a computer to the instrument.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Backup data to a computer Operation Using Musicsoft Downloader, move the “PSR-S650.BUP” file from “System Drive” under “Electronic Musical Instruments” to a computer. To recall the settings, move the “PSR-S650.BUP” file from a computer to “System Drive” under “Electronic Musical Instruments.
Index A L AI Fingered .................................. 16 Left-Part ..................................47, 52 Local On/Off ................................49 B Backup .......................................... 52 Beat ............................................... 33 Bell .................................................. 5 C Chord ................................ 16–17, 20 Chord Fingering ........................... 16 Chorus .......................................... 11 Chorus Level ...............
