Digital Workstation Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Workstation! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5 – 6.
For PSR-A3000 SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind.
For PSR-A3000 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : Type of Equipment : Model Name : Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 714-522-9011 Digital Keyboard PSR-A3000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
For AC adaptor This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. (fcc_sengen) CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) • This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. • Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. For AC adaptor WARNING CAUTION • This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic instruments. Do not use for any other purpose. • Indoor use only. Do not use in any wet environments. • When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.
CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC adaptor • Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
Included Accessories • Owner’s Manual (this book) • Online Member Product Registration The “PRODUCT ID” on the sheet will be needed when you fill out the User Registration form. • Music rest • AC adaptor, power cord About the Manuals This instrument has the following document and instructional materials. Included Document Owner’s Manual (this book) Contains overall instructions for using your PSR-A3000. The function instructions are divided into the two following sections for convenient use.
Formats “GM (General MIDI)” is one of the most common Voice allocation formats. “GM System Level 2” is a standard specification that enhances the original “GM” and improves Song data compatibility. It provides for increased polyphony, greater Voice selection, expanded Voice parameters, and integrated effect processing.
Main Features Extraordinarily expressive and realistic Voices .............................................................page 36 The PSR-A3000 has a comprehensive and sonically stunning set of authentic Voices, and gives you the tools to play these Voices more naturally and with greater expressiveness. Play along with a backing band ..........................................................................................page 49 Voice and Style expandability ..............................................
Table of Contents Included Accessories............................................................7 About the Manuals................................................................7 Formats ................................................................................8 Information...........................................................................
1 Voices 101 102 Voice Types (Characteristics) ...........................................102 Selecting GM&XG or Other Voices ...................................104 Touch Response and Effect-Related Settings ...................105 Pitch-Related Settings ......................................................108 Editing Parameters Assigned to the Joystick ....................110 Editing Voices (Voice Set) ................................................113 Editing Organ Flutes Voices ......................
Panel Controls and Terminals Top Panel 1 5 & 2 6 3 7 4 8 ) ! * ( A 9 @ # $ % ^ 1 [ ] (Standby/On) switch ..............................Page 16 Turns on the instrument’s power or sets to standby. ) [FADE IN/OUT] button.................................... Page 53 Controls fade in/out of Style/Song playback. 2 [MASTER VOLUME] dial ................................Page 18 Adjusts the overall volume. ! [OTS LINK] button ..........................................
D Panel Controls and Terminals C E F B G H I J K L ( [MIXER/EQ] button .........................................Page 91 Calls up various settings for the keyboard, Style and Song parts. A [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button...................Pages 56, 65 Calls up settings for turning Style/Song channels on or off. B [FUNCTION] button ........................................Page 99 Lets you make advanced settings and create your original Styles, Songs and Multi Pads. M G [MUSIC FINDER] button.................
Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 1 DC IN jack........................................................Page 16 For connecting the AC adaptor. 5 MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals .............................. Page 98 For connecting external MIDI devices. 2 FOOT PEDAL [1]/[2] jacks..............................Page 93 For connecting Footswitches and/or Foot controllers. 6 [USB TO HOST] terminal ............................... Page 97 For connecting to a computer. 3 OUTPUT [L/L+R]/[R] jacks .............................
6 7 Panel Controls and Terminals 5 Using the Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to the [PHONES] jack. Standard stereo phone plug CAUTION Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss.
Starting Up Power Requirements Connect the AC adaptor in the order shown in the illustration. 3 2 AC Outlet 1 AC adaptor Power cord DC IN jack (page 14) The shape of the plug and outlet differs depending on your area. WARNING Use the specified AC adaptor (page 215) only. Using the wrong AC adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. CAUTION When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible.
CAUTION Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. NOTICE While recording or editing, or while a message is displayed, the power cannot be turned off even if you press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch. If you want to turn off the power, press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch after recording, editing, or after the message has disappeared.
Adjusting the Master Volume To adjust the volume of the entire keyboard sound, use the [MASTER VOLUME] dial while playing the keyboard. CAUTION Do not use the instrument at high volume for long periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss. Changing the Display Language This determines the language (English, German, French, Spanish and Italian are available) used in the display for messages. 1 Call up the operation display.
Playing the Demos The Demos provide helpful, easy-to-understand introductions to the features and functions as well as dynamic demonstrations of the high-quality sounds. 1 Press the [DEMO] button to call up the Demo display. 2 Press one of the [A] – [H] buttons to show a specific Demo. Pressing one of the [I] – [J] buttons plays back the overview Demo continuously, calling up the various displays in sequence. NOTE To return to the higher level menu, press the [EXIT] button.
Starting Up Display-based Controls The LCD provides comprehensive at-a-glance information on all current settings. The displayed menu can be selected or changed by the controls around the LCD. 2 TAB [E][F] buttons 1 [A] – [J] buttons [DIRECT ACCESS] button (page 23) 1 [A] – [J] buttons 3 [1 ] – [8 ] buttons 4 Data dial and [ENTER] button 5 [EXIT] button 1 [A] – [J] buttons The [A] – [J] buttons are used to select the corresponding menu items shown next to them.
2 TAB [E][F] buttons Starting Up These buttons are used to change the pages of displays that have “tabs” at the top. 3 [1 ] – [8 ] buttons The [1 ] – [8 ] buttons are used to make selections or adjust settings (up or down correspondingly) for functions shown directly above them. For menus that appear in this section of the display, use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons. For menus that appear in this section of the display, use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons.
4 Data dial and [ENTER] button Depending on the selected display, the Data dial can be used in the following two ways. • Selecting files (Voice, Style, Song, and so on) When one of the File Selection displays (page 26) is shown, you can use the Data dial and the [ENTER] button to select a file. Press the [ENTER] button to actually select the file. The selected file is highlighted. Rotate the Data dial to move the cursor.
Calling Up the Desired Display Instantly — Direct Access With the convenient Direct Access function, you can instantly call up the desired display — with just a single additional button press. Refer to the “Direct Access Chart” on page 210 for a list of the displays that can be called up with the Direct Access function. 1 Press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button. A message appears in the display prompting you to press the appropriate button.
Main Display Configuration The display that appears when the power is turned on is the Main display. This display shows the current basic settings such as the currently selected Voice and Style, allowing you to see them at a single glance. The Main display is the one you’ll usually see when you play the keyboard. #@ 2 4 $ % 1 NOTE You can quickly call up the Main display by pressing the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, followed by the [EXIT] button.
display for the corresponding part: Press the button once to highlight the part’s Voice, then once more to call up the Voice Selection display. 9 Multi Pad Bank name Displays the names of the selected Multi Pad Bank. Pressing the [I] button calls up the Multi Pad Bank Selection display (page 76). ) Registration Memory Bank name ! Volume Balance or Channel On/Off settings NOTE Displays the volume balance (page 57) or channel on/off settings (pages 56, 65) among the parts.
File Selection Display Configuration The File Selection display is for selecting Voice, Styles, and other data. The File Selection display appears when you press one of the VOICE or STYLE category selection buttons, the SONG [SELECT] button, etc. 1 2 3 1 Location (drive) of data • PRESET..........Location where pre-programmed (preset) data is stored. • USER...............Location where recorded or edited data is saved. Installed Expansion Voices or Styles are also saved here in the Expansion folder.
Calling up the higher level folder When the files of a folder are displayed, “UP” is shown above the [8 ] button. Pressing this button calls up the next higher level folder. Starting Up Example of the PRESET Voice Selection display The PRESET Voices are categorized and contained in appropriate folders. The next highest level (in this case, folder) is shown. Each folder shown in this display contains appropriately categorized Voices. This display shows the Voices in a folder.
Saving a File You can save your original data (such as Songs you've recorded) as a file to the USER or the USB drive in the File Selection display (page 26). 1 In the File Selection display, select the appropriate tab (USER or USB) to which you want to save the data by using the TAB [E][F] buttons. NOTE Files cannot be saved to the PRESET tab or the “Expansion” folder (page 46) in the USER tab. If you want to save the data within an existing folder, select the folder here.
Creating a New Folder You can create folders to make it easier to find your original data. In the File Selection display, select the appropriate tab (USER or USB) to which you want to create a new folder by using the TAB [E][F] buttons. If you want to create a new folder within an existing folder, also select the folder here. NOTE The maximum number of files/folders which can be saved in a folder is 500. NOTE In the USER tab, no more than three folder levels can be created.
Renaming a File/Folder You can rename files/folders. 1 2 In the File Selection display, select the appropriate tab (USER or USB) which contains the file/folder you want to rename by using the TAB [E][F] buttons. NOTE Files and folders in the PRESET tab or the “Expansion” folder (page 46) in the USER tab cannot be renamed. Make sure that MENU 2 is shown at the bottom right corner of the display. If necessary, press the [8 ] button to call up MENU 2. 3 Press the [1 ] (NAME) button.
3 Press the [3 ] (COPY) button to copy or [2 ] (CUT) to move. The window for the Copy/Cut operation appears at the bottom of the display. Press one of the [A] – [J] buttons corresponding to the desired file/folder. Pressing a button selects (highlights) the file/folder. To cancel the selection, press the same [A] – [J] button again. Press the [6 ] (ALL) button to select all files/folders indicated on the current display including the other pages.
4 Press one of the [A] – [J] buttons corresponding to the desired file/folder. Pressing a button selects (highlights) the file/folder. To cancel the selection, press the same [A] – [J] button again. Press the [6 ] (ALL) button to select all files/folders indicated on the current display including the other pages. To cancel the selection, press the [6 ] (ALL OFF) button again. 5 Press the [7 ] (OK) button to confirm the file/folder selection. 6 Follow the on-display instructions.
Other Character-entry Operations • Deleting characters Move the cursor to the character you wish to delete by using the Data dial, and press the [7 ] (DELETE) button. To delete all characters on the line at once, press and hold the [7 ] (DELETE) button. • Selecting custom icons for files (shown at left of file name) 1. Press the [1 ] (ICON) button to call up the ICON SELECT display. 2. Select the icon by using the [A] – [J] buttons, [3 ] – [5 ] buttons or Data dial.
Data Backup You can back up all data saved in the USER drive (except Protected Songs and Expansion Voices/Styles) and all settings of the instrument to a USB flash drive as a single file. 1 Connect a USB flash drive to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal for the backup destination. NOTE Before using a USB flash drive, be sure to read “Connecting USB Devices” on page 95.
Basic Operations Voices Styles Songs USB Audio Player/Recorder Multi Pads Music Finder Registration Memory Oriental Scales Mixing Console Connections Other Functions PSR-A3000 Owner’s Manual 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 Voices – Playing the keyboard – The instrument features a wide variety of exceptionally realistic instrumental Voices, including piano, guitar, strings, brass, wind instruments and more. Playing Voices The Voices can be played via three keyboard parts: LEFT, RIGHT 1 and 2. You can combine these parts by using the PART ON/OFF buttons to create luscious instrument textures and convenient performance combinations.
2 Make sure that the PART SELECT button corresponding to the part you want to select the Voice is turned on. 3 Press one of the VOICE category selection buttons to select a Voice category and call up the Voice Selection display. Expansion Voices Voices additionally installed (page 46). User Voices Voices created with the Voice Set function (page 113), or Voices copied to the USER drive (page 30).
Holding the LEFT part Voice (Left Hold) By turning on the PART ON/OFF [LEFT HOLD] button when the LEFT part is ON, the LEFT part Voice is held even when the keys are released. Non-decaying Voices such as strings are held continuously, while decay-type Voices such as piano decay more slowly (as if the sustain pedal has been pressed). This function is convenient when used along with Style playback since the sound of the chord matching Style playback is maintained.
Changing the Pitch of the Keyboard Adjusting the Pitch in Semitones (Transpose) The TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons transpose the overall pitch of the instrument (the keyboard sound, Style playback, Song playback, and so on) between -12 and 12 in semitone steps. To instantly reset the transpose value to 0, press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously. NOTE The Transpose functions do not affect the Drum Kit or SFX Kit Voices.
Using the Joystick By moving the joystick in a horizontal (X) or vertical (Y) direction, you can bend the notes up or down, or apply modulation effects by default. You can also assign other functions such as filter control, or turning the Style channels on/off. 1 Press the [ASSIGN] button to call up the LIVE CONTROL display. 2 +Y -X +X 2 -Y 2 Use the [A]/[B] buttons or the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to select the desired combination of functions.
Move the joystick to control the sound while playing the keyboard or playing back the Style, etc. +Y -X NOTE Pressing the [F] (RESET) button resets the selected function’s parameter value to the default, while pressing the [G] (ALL RESET) button resets all parameter values of the assignable functions.
Applying Voice Effects You can apply various effects to enhance or change the sound of the keyboard parts (LEFT, RIGHT 1 and 2). The effects can be turned on or off by using the following buttons. These effects only apply to the selected part (the PART SELECT button is on). • HARMONY/ARPEGGIO The Harmony or Arpeggio is applied to the right-hand Voices. Refer to “Applying Harmony/Echo to Your Right-hand Melody” (see below) or “Triggering Arpeggios with Your Right Hand” (page 44).
2-3 Use the [4 ] – [6 ] buttons to select the desired type. 1 2-3 Pressing one of the [7 ] (DETAIL) buttons calls up the detail setting display. For more information, refer to the Advanced Features section (page 106). Harmony Category • Standard Duet — Strum The Harmony effect is applied to the note played in the right-hand section of the keyboard according to the chord specified in the chord or left-hand section shown below.
Echo Category (Echo, Tremolo, Trill) The Echo, Tremolo or Trill effect is applied to the note played in the right-hand section of the keyboard in time with the currently set tempo, regardless of the [ACMP] and the LEFT part on/off status. Keep in mind that Trill works when you hold down two notes on the keyboard simultaneously (or the last two notes, if more than two notes are held), and it plays those notes alternately. 3 Play the keyboard.
Creating Your Original Organ Flutes Voices You can create original Organ Flutes Voices by editing the preset Organ Flutes Voices. Just as on a traditional organ, the original Voices can be created by increasing and decreasing the levels of the flute footages. The created Voices can be saved to internal memory (USER drive) or a USB flash drive for future recall. Press the [ORGAN FLUTES] button. The FOOTAGE page of the Voice Set display of the last selected Organ Flutes Voice is called up.
3 4 Press the [I] (PRESETS) button to call up the Organ Flutes Voice Selection display. Save your Organ Flutes Voice by following the procedure on page 28. NOTE To return to the Voice Set display, press the [5 ] (VOICE SET) button. NOTICE The settings will be lost if you select another Voice or turn the power to the instrument off without carrying out the Save operation.
Song, Style or Registration Memory containing Expansion Voices or Styles Song, Style or Registration Memory containing any Expansion Voices or Styles will not sound properly or cannot be called up, if the Expansion Pack data does not exist in the instrument. We recommend that you write down the name of the Expansion Pack when you create the data (Song, Style or Registration Memory) using Expansion Voices or Styles, so that you can easily find and install the Expansion Pack when necessary.
Advanced Features Refer to the Advanced Features section in this manual, Chapter 1.
2 Styles – Playing Rhythm and Accompaniment – Playing a Style with the Auto Accompaniment 1 Press one of the STYLE category selection buttons to call up the Style Selection display. • Expansion Styles NOTE For a list of preset Styles of this instrument, refer to the “Style List” in the Data List on the website. Styles additionally installed (page 46). • User Styles Styles created with the Style Creator function (page 125), or Styles copied to the USER drive (page 30).
4 Press the [SYNC START] button to enable synchronized start. 5 As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the selected Style starts. Try playing chords with your left hand and play a melody with your right hand. 6 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop Style playback. NOTE • For information on chords and Chord Fingering types, refer to page 53. • The chord specified in the chord section is shown on the Main display (page 24). NOTE You can transpose the Style playback (page 39).
Operating Style Playback To Start/Stop Playing • [START/STOP] button Starts playback of the rhythm part of the current Style. To stop playback, press the button again. • [ACMP] button Turns the Auto Accompaniment on/off. When this button is on, both the rhythm part and Auto Accompaniment can be played back when playing chords in the chord section during Style playback. • [SYNC START] button This puts the Style playback in “standby.
Changing Pattern Variation (Sections) During Style Playback Each Style features four different Main sections, four Fill-in sections and a Break section. By using these sections effectively, you can easily make your performance sound more dynamic and professional. The section can be freely changed while the Style is playing back. • MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] buttons Press one of the MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] buttons to select the desired Main section (the button lights in red).
Fading In/Out • [FADE IN/OUT] button This produces smooth fade-ins and fade-outs when starting/stopping the playback of a Style or Song. Press the [FADE IN/OUT] button when playback is stopped and press the [START/STOP] button for Style (or the [PLAY/PAUSE] button for Song) to start playback with a fade in. To stop the playback with a fade out, press the [FADE IN/OUT] button during playback.
Using the Chord Tutor Function With this function shown in the right half of this display, you can see which notes to press for specifying the chord. If you know a chord name but don’t know how to play it, use this function. Although this function shows how to play a chord only in case of “FINGERED,” the indication is useful also when a type other than “SINGLE FINGER” is selected. Use the [6 ] buttons to select the chord root then use the [7 ] – [8 ] buttons to select the chord type.
Automatically changing One Touch Settings with the Main sections (OTS Link) The convenient OTS (One Touch Setting) Link function lets you automatically have One Touch Settings change when you select a different Main section (A – D). The Main sections A, B, C and D correspond to One Touch Settings 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. To use the OTS Link function, turn the [OTS LINK] button on.
Turning On/Off Each Channel of the Style Each Style contains the channels listed below. You can add variations and change the feeling of a Style by selectively turning channels on/off as the Style plays. Style channels • RHY1, 2 (Rhythm 1, 2): These are the basic parts of the Style, containing the drum and percussion rhythm patterns. • BASS: The bass part uses various appropriate instrument sounds to match the Style.
Adjusting the Volume Balance Between the Parts You can adjust the volume balance between the parts (Song, Style, LEFT, RIGHT 1/2, etc.). 1 Press the [BAL.] button once or twice to call up the desired page of the BALANCE display which contains the desired channel. There are two pages, 1/2 and 2/2. 2 Use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to adjust the volume of the desired parts.
Setting the Split Point The key which divides the keyboard into two sections is referred to as “Split Point.” There are two Split Points: Split Point (LEFT) and Split Point (STYLE). Split Point (STYLE) Chord section Split Point (LEFT) LEFT Voice section RIGHT 1, 2 Voices section Right-hand (UPPER) section Left-hand (LOWER) section • Split Point (LEFT): Divides the keyboard into the left-hand (LOWER) section and the right-hand (UPPER) section.
Specifying Chords with Your Right Hand while Playing Bass with Your Left Hand By changing the chord detection area from the left-hand section to the right-hand section, you can play a bass line with your left hand while using your right hand to control Style playback. 1 Call up the Split Point display. [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 [A] SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING TAB [E] SPLIT POINT Use the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons to set the CHORD DETECTION AREA to “UPPER.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) The Style Creator function lets you create original Styles by recording rhythm patterns from the keyboard and using already-recorded Style data. Basically, select a preset Style that is closest to the type you want to create, then record the rhythm pattern, bass line, chord backing, or phrase (referred to as “Source Pattern” in the Style Creator) for each channel of each Section. This section gives you a brief introduction of the Style Creator function.
Advanced Features Refer to Advanced Features section in this manual, Chapter 2.
3 Songs – Playing, Practicing and Recording Songs – For the PSR-A3000, “Song” refers to the MIDI songs which include preset songs, commercially available MIDI format files, etc. Not only can you play back a Song and listen to it, but you can also play the keyboard along with Song playback and record your own performance as a Song. NOTE For instructions on playback and recording of audio files, refer to page 71. Playback of Songs You can play back the following types of Songs.
4 Press the SONG [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start playback. NOTE You can transpose the Song playback (page 39). Queuing the next Song for playback While a Song is playing back, you can queue up the next Song for playback. This is convenient for chaining it to the next Song smoothly during live performance. Select the Song you want to play next in the Song Selection display, while a Song is playing back. The “NEXT” indication appears at the upper right of the corresponding Song name.
Pressing the [G] (REW) or [H] (FF) button calls up a pop-up display showing the current measure number (or Phrase Mark number). While the Song Position pop-up is shown on the display, you can also use the Data dial to adjust the value. NOTE Phrase Mark is a pre-programmed marker in certain Song data, which indicates a specific location in the Song.
Displaying Lyrics/Text When the selected Song contains lyrics data, you can view it on the instrument’s display. Even if the Song does not contain lyrics data, you can view the lyrics on the display by loading the text file (.txt file less than 60 KB) created on a computer via USB flash drive. Text display allows for a variety of useful and convenient possibilities, such as the showing of lyrics, chord charts, and performance notes. 1 Select a Song (steps 1 – 3 on page 62).
2 Use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to turn each channel on or off. If you want to play back only one particular channel (solo playback), press and hold down one of the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to set the desired channel to SOLO. Only the selected channel is turned on and others are off. To cancel solo playback, press the same button again. NOTE Usually, each part is recorded to the following channels.
Repeat Playback The Song Repeat functions can be used to repeatedly play back a Song or a specific range of measures in a Song. This is useful for repeated practicing of difficult-to-play phrases. To repeat a Song, turn the [REPEAT] button on and play back the desired Song. Turning the [REPEAT] button off cancels Repeat playback. NOTE You can play multiple Songs repeatedly: [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 [H] SONG SETTING TAB [F] OTHERS [G] REPEAT MODE.
Recording Your Performance You can record your performance and save it as a MIDI file (SMF format 0) to the USER drive or USB flash drive. Since the recorded data is MIDI, you can easily edit your Songs. Two recording methods are available: • Quick Recording.....................see section below You can record all parts of your performance at once or a specific part (righthand, left-hand or Style playback). • Multi Track Recording...........
5 Press the SONG [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to play back the recorded performance. 6 Save the recorded performance as a Song. NOTICE 6-1 Press the SONG [SELECT] button to call up the Song Selection display. 6-2 Save the recorded data as a file by following the instructions on page 28. The recorded Song will be lost if you change to another Song or you turn the power off without carrying out the Save operation.
4 Start recording. You can start recording by playing the keyboard, starting a Style, playing a Multi Pad or pressing the SONG [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button. 5 After you finish your performance, press the SONG [J] (STOP) button to stop recording. A message may appear prompting you to save the recorded data. Press the [EXIT] button to close the message. 6 Press the SONG [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to play back the recorded performance.
4 USB Audio Player/Recorder – Playing Back and Recording Audio Files – The convenient USB Audio Player/Recorder function allows you to play back audio files (WAV or MP3) saved to a USB flash drive — directly from the instrument. Moreover, since you can record your performances and recordings as audio files (WAV) to a USB flash drive, it is possible to play back the files on computer, share them with your friends, and record your own CDs to enjoy as well.
4 Press one of the [A] – [J] buttons to select the desired file. NOTE Audio files take a slightly longer time to load than other files. 55 Viewing Audio file information Pressing the [6 ] (INFO) button calls up the Information window which you can view the file name, path, sample rate etc. of the selected red-framed file. NOTE Make sure that MENU 1 is shown at the bottom right corner of the display (page 26). To close the window, press the [F] (OK) button.
Playback-related Operations Total playback time [2 ] STOP Stops playback. [3 ] PLAY/PAUSE Starts or pauses playback at the current position. [4 ] PREV Pressing this selects the previous file; holding it moves continuously back through the current file (in seconds). [5 ] NEXT Pressing this selects the next file; holding it moves continuously forward through the current file (in seconds). [6 ] AUDIO VOLUME Adjusts the volume of the current audio file.
Repeat Playback mode via the [D] (REPEAT MODE) button • Off ....................Plays through the selected file, then stops. • Single................ Plays through the selected file repeatedly. • All.....................Continues playback through all the files in the current folder repeatedly. • Random ...........Randomly and repeatedly plays back all files in the current folder. Adjusting the Volume Balance Between Song and Audio Playback Pressing the [BAL.
4 Use the [1 ] (REC) buttons to enter recording standby. NOTE You can use the metronome (page 38) while recording; however, the metronome sound will not be recorded. The [PLAY/PAUSE] button in the display flashes. Recordable time 5 Start recording by using the [3 ] (PLAY/PAUSE) buttons, then start your performance. The elapsed recording time is shown in the display while recording.
5 Multi Pads – Adding Musical Phrases to Your Performance – The Multi Pads can be used to play a number of short prerecorded rhythmic and melodic sequences adding impact and variety to your keyboard performances. Multi Pads are grouped in Banks of four each. The instrument features a variety of Multi Pad Banks in a variety of different musical genres. Moreover, the Audio Link Multi Pad function allows you to create a new pad with your audio data (WAV files) to play back during your performance.
4 Press the [STOP] button to stop playback of the Multi Pad(s). If you want to stop specific pads, simultaneously hold down the [STOP] button and press the pad(s) you wish to stop. About the lamp status of the MULTI PAD CONTROL [1] – [4] buttons • Green: Indicates that the corresponding pad contains data (phrase). • Red: Indicates that the corresponding pad is playing back. • Red (flashing): Indicates that the corresponding pad is in standby (Synchro Start; see below).
Creating a Multi Pad with Audio files (Audio Link Multi Pad) You can create a new Multi Pad by making links with audio files (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo) in the USB flash drive to each of the Multi Pad. The audio files (WAV) can be data you’ve recorded on this instrument (page 74) as well as commercially available ones. Multi Pads to which audio files have been linked are called Audio Link Multi Pads.
7 If you want to link other audio files to other pads, repeat steps 4 to 6. 8 If desired, adjust the volume of each audio file by using the [1 ] – [4 ] buttons. By pressing the desired MULTI PAD CONTROL [1] – [4] button, you can adjust the volume while playing the Multi Pad phrase. 9 Save the settings as a Multi Pad Bank. NOTICE 9-1 Press the [I] (SAVE) button in the AUDIO LINK MULTI PAD display to call up the Multi Pad Bank Selection display.
6 Music Finder – Calling Up Ideal Panel Setups for Your Performance – This feature helps you call up the panel settings ideal for the music you want to play simply by selecting a Music Finder “Record,” which includes Voice and Style settings. If you want to play a certain piece of music but don't know which Style and Voice settings would be appropriate, you can search for relevant Records by the title of the piece.
3 Start playback of the Style by specifying the chords in the chord section. To avoid changing the tempo during Style playback when selecting another Record Press the [I] (STYLE TEMPO) button to set the “STYLE TEMPO” to “HOLD” or “LOCK.” When set to “LOCK,” the tempo will be locked while stopping as well as playing. If you want to reset the tempo every time you select another Record, set to “RESET.
3 Press the [8 ] (START SEARCH) button to start the search. After the Search is completed, the resulting Records appear in the SEARCH 1 tab of the MUSIC FINDER display. If no Records are listed, try steps 1 – 3 again with another song title or keyword. 4 Use the [2 ]/[3 ] buttons to select the desired Record. 5 Start playback of the Style by specifying the chords in the chord section.
7 When confirmation messages appear, follow the on-display instructions. You can confirm the Records that have been appended by checking the number of Records in the right lower corner of the display. NOTE Even after appending or replacing the Music Finder Records, you can reset them to their original factory settings by selecting the “MusicFinderPreset” file in PRESET tab of step 5.
Calling up the Song, Audio or Style registered to Music Finder You can call up the registered Song, Audio or Style in the same way as done in the sections “Selecting the Desired Record” (page 80) and “Searching for Records” (page 81). The selected file can be played back as follows. • Song: Press the SONG [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button or play the keyboard. To stop playback, press the SONG [J] (STOP) button. • Audio: Press the [J] (F PLAY) button in the MUSIC FINDER display.
7 Registration Memory – Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups – The Registration Memory function allows you to save (or “register”) virtually all panel settings to a Registration Memory button, and then instantly recall your custom panel settings by simply pressing a single button. The registered settings for eight Registration Memory buttons are saved as a single Bank (file). Registering Your Panel Setups 1 Make the desired panel settings, such as those for Voices, Styles and Effects.
4 Press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1] – [8] buttons to which you wish to memorize the panel setup. NOTICE If you select the button whose lamp is lit in red or green here, the panel setup previously memorized to the button will be erased and replaced by the new settings. The memorized button becomes red, which indicates the number button contains data and its number is selected.
Recalling a Registered Panel Setup The saved Registration Memory Bank files can be recalled by using the REGIST BANK [-]/[+] buttons or the following procedure. 1 Press the REGIST BANK [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to call up the REGISTRATION BANK Selection display. 2 Press one of the [A] – [J] buttons to select a Bank. You can also use the REGIST BANK [-]/[+] buttons, or the Data dial and the [ENTER] button to select a Bank.
8 Oriental Scales – Setting Original Scales – The Oriental Scales feature lets you simply and easily change the pitches of specific notes and create your own scales. You can call up the scale settings at any time—even when you are playing. Setting Oriental Scales Setting a Scale The SCALE SETTING buttons let you easily lower the pitches of specific notes by 50 cents to create your own oriental scales. These buttons simulate a one-octave keyboard (C through B).
2 While holding the SCALE MEMORY [MEMORY] button, press one of the SCALE MEMORY [1] – [5] buttons (the desired one for memorizing the scale settings). The corresponding SCALE MEMORY button lights. Any data that was previously in the selected location is erased and replaced by the new settings.
2 Press the [D] button to call up the Scale Tune Bank Selection display. 3 Press the [6 ] (SAVE) button to save the Bank file. For instructions on saving, refer to page 28. The SCALE TUNE EDIT display appears. 3 SCALE TUNE EDIT display The contents of the current Scale Tune Bank are listed in the SCALE TUNE EDIT display. The names of the Scale Settings memorized to the SCALE MEMORY [1] – [5] buttons are shown in the display. You can rename or delete each of the Scale Settings.
9 Mixing Console – Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance – Mixing Console – Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance – The Mixing Console gives you intuitive control over aspects of the keyboard parts and Style/Song channels, including volume balance and the timbre of the sounds. It lets you adjust the levels and stereo position (pan) of each Voice to set the optimum balance and stereo image, and lets you set how the effects are applied.
3 Use the TAB [E][F] buttons to call up the desired page. For details about each page, refer to the Advanced Features section (page 181). • VOL/VOICE......Changes the Voice for each part and adjusts panning and volume for each part. • FILTER..............Adjusts the Harmonic Content (resonance) and sound brightness. • TUNE ................Pitch-related settings (tuning, transpose, etc.). • EFFECT............Selects the effect type and adjusts the depth for each part. • EQ .....................
10 Connections – Using Your Instrument with Other Devices – This chapter covers the connectors of this instrument. To see where the connectors are located on the instrument, refer to pages 14 – 15. CAUTION Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power of all the components. Also, before turning any components on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, damage to the components, electrical shock, or even permanent hearing loss may occur.
Connecting Audio Devices (OUTPUT [L/L+R]/[R] jacks, [AUX IN] jack) NOTE Using an External Stereo System for Playback You can connect a stereo system to amplify the instrument’s sound by using the OUTPUT [L/L+R]/[R] jacks. Use audio cables and adaptor plugs having no (zero) resistance. NOTE Use only the [L/L+R] jack for connection with a monaural device.
Connecting USB Devices ([USB TO DEVICE] terminal) You can connect a USB flash drive or a USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. This lets you save data you’ve created on the instrument to the USB flash drive (page 28). You can also connect the instrument to a smart device such as iPad via wireless LAN (page 97). Precautions when using the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal This instrument features a built-in [USB TO DEVICE] terminal.
Formatting a USB Flash Drive When a USB flash drive is connected, a message may appear prompting you to format the USB flash drive. If so, carry out the format operation. 1 Connect a USB flash drive for formatting into the [USB TO DEVICE]. 2 Call up the operation display. NOTICE The format operation deletes any previously existing data. Make sure that the USB flash drive you are formatting does not contain important data. Proceed with caution, especially when connecting multiple USB flash drives.
Connecting to an iPhone/iPad ([USB TO DEVICE], [USB TO HOST] and MIDI terminals) *These accessories may not be available depending on your area. For details on connections, refer to the “iPhone/iPad Connection Manual” and the Advanced Features section (page 200). For information about the compatible smart devices and application tools, access the following page: http://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/ NOTICE Do not place your iPhone/iPad in an unstable position.
Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals) Use the MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals and standard MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices (keyboard, sequencer, etc.). • MIDI IN ....................Receives MIDI messages from another MIDI device. • MIDI OUT ...............Transmits MIDI messages generated by the instrument to another MIDI device.
11 Other Functions – Making Global Settings and Using Advanced Features – The Function menu provides a variety of convenient settings and tools for the instrument. These include general settings that affect the entire instrument, as well as detailed settings for specific functions. Also included are advanced Creator features, such as for Styles, Songs and Multi Pads. 1 Other Functions – Making Global Settings and Using Advanced Features – Basic Procedure Call up the operation display.
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1 Voices Voice Types (Characteristics) The particular type of Voice is indicated at the upper left of the Voice name in the Voice Selection display. The defining characteristics of these Voices and their performance advantages are described below. S.Art! (Super Articulation) These Voices provide many benefits with great playability and expressive control in real time.
These Voices make special use of velocity switching. Each velocity range (the measure of your playing strength) has a completely different sound. For example, a guitar MegaVoice includes the sounds of various performance techniques. In conventional instruments, different Voices having those sounds would be called up via MIDI and played in combination to achieve the desired effect.
Selecting GM&XG or Other Voices This instrument features Voices provided specially for Style playback and XG/GM compatibility. These Voices cannot be called up directly from the VOICE category selection buttons. However, they can be called up as described below. 1 Turn on the PART SELECT button corresponding to the part you want to use. 2 Press one of the VOICE category selection buttons (other than the [ORGAN FLUTES] and [EXPANSION/USER] buttons) to call up the Voice Selection display.
Touch Response and Effect-Related Settings Setting the Touch Response of the Keyboard Touch Response determines how the sound responds to your playing strength. The selected Touch Response type becomes the common setting for all Voices. NOTE Some Voices are purposely designed without Touch Response, in order to emulate the true characteristics of the actual instrument (for example, conventional organs, which have no touch response). 1 Call up the operation display.
Making Detailed Settings for Harmony/Arpeggio This lets you make detailed settings, including volume level. 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 [B] HARMONY/ARPEGGIO 2 Select the desired Harmony/Arpeggio category and type by using the [1 ]–[6 ] buttons. 2 3 4 3 Use the [7 ] (DETAIL) buttons to call up the detailed setting window. Use the [3 ]–[8 ] buttons to make various Harmony/Arpeggio settings.
[4 ]/ [5 ] ASSIGN* Determines the keyboard part to which the effect is assigned. AUTO: Applies the effect to the part (RIGHT 1/2) for which PART ON/ OFF is on. If the Harmony/Echo category is selected, the RIGHT 1 part is given priority over the RIGHT 2 part when both parts are on. MULTI: This parameter is available when the Harmony/Echo category is selected.
Pitch-Related Settings Fine-tuning the Pitch of the Entire Instrument You can fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument such as keyboard, Style and Song parts (except the keyboard part played by the Drum Kit or SFX Kit Voices, and audio playback)—a useful feature when playing the PSRA3000 along with other instruments or CD music. 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 [E] MASTER TUNE/SCALE TUNE TAB [E] MASTER TUNE 2 Use the [4 ]/[5 ] buttons to set the tuning in 0.
Change the following settings as necessary. [2 ] BASE NOTE Determines the base note for each scale. When the base note is changed, the pitch of the keyboard is transposed, yet maintains the original pitch relationship between the notes. [3 ]/ [4 ] TUNE Select the desired note to be tuned by using the [3 ] buttons and tune it in cents by using the [4 ] buttons. NOTE In musical terms a “cent” is 1/100th of a semitone. (100 cents equal one semitone.
Editing Parameters Assigned to the Joystick The eight combinations of functions assigned to the joystick are provided by default, however, you can change the functions as desired from a variety of options. 1 Press the [ASSIGN] button to call up the LIVE CONTROL display. 2 +Y 3 -X +X -Y 2 2 Use the [A]/[B] buttons or the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons to select the number (from 2 to 8) of the functions you want to change.
Assignable Joystick Functions Pitch Bend Bends notes up or down while playing the keyboard. This is applied to all the keyboard parts (RIGHT 1, 2 and LEFT). The maximum pitch bend range can be changed on the Mixing Console display: [MIXER/EQ] TAB [E][F] TUNE [H] PITCH BEND RANGE. NOTE The Pitch Bend effect may not be applied to the LEFT part during Style playback, depending on the Style setting.
Style/Retrigger Turns on/off and adjusts the length of the Style Retrigger function, which repeats a specific length of the first part of the current Style. Moving the joystick turns on the Style Retrigger function and adjusts its length. Returning the joystick to the center position turns off the Style Retrigger function. NOTE The Style Retrigger function is applied only to the Main section of the Style. 112 Style/Track-Mute Turns playback of the Style channels on/off.
Editing Voices (Voice Set) The Voice Set function allows you to create your own Voices by editing some parameters of the existing Voices. Once you’ve created a Voice, you can save it as a file to internal memory (USER drive) or a USB flash drive for future recall. 1 Select the desired Voice (other than an Organ Flutes Voice). Organ Flutes Voices have a different editing method than described here. For instructions on editing the Organ Flutes Voices, see page 118.
Editable Parameters in the VOICE SET Displays The Voice Set parameters are organized into five different pages. The parameters in each page are described separately, below. NOTE The available parameters differ depending on the Voice. COMMON Page [1 ] VOLUME Adjusts the volume of the current edited Voice. [2 ]/ [3 ] TOUCH SENSE Adjusts the touch sensitivity (velocity sensitivity), or how greatly the volume responds to your playing strength.
CONTROLLER Page 1 MODULATION (+), 2 MODULATION (-) The joystick can be used to modulate the parameters below as well as the pitch (vibrato). Here, you can set the degree to which the joystick modulates each of the following parameters. FILTER Determines the degree to which the joystick modulates the Filter Cutoff Frequency. For details about the filter, see below. [3 ] AMPLITUDE Determines the degree to which the joystick modulates the amplitude (volume).
EG Level The EG (Envelope Generator) settings determine how the level of the sound changes in time. This lets you reproduce many sound characteristics of natural acoustic instruments—such as the quick attack and decay of percussion sounds, or the long release of a sustained piano tone. Sustain Level ATTACK DECAY Key on Time RELEASE Key off [3 ] ATTACK Determines how quickly the sound reaches its maximum level after the key is played. The lower the value, the quicker the attack.
2 DSP [1 ]/ [2 ] CATEGORY [3 ]/ [4 ] TYPE [6 ] VARIATION ON/OFF Turns the DSP Variation on or off for the selected Voice. This setting can also be made from the VOICE EFFECT [DSP VARI.] button on the panel. [5 ]/ [7 ] DETAIL Calls up a detailed setting display. Press the [5 ] button for editing the standard parameter value, and the [7 ] button for editing the Variation parameter value. Selects the DSP effect category and type. Select a type after selecting a category.
3 Use the [4 ]–[7 ] buttons to turn each item for the selected Part on or off. When the button is set to ON, the corresponding parameter settings are called up automatically together with the Voice selection. For information on which parameters are linked to each item, see below. [4 ] VOICE Corresponds to the parameter settings of the COMMON, CONTROLLER, and SOUND pages. [5 ] EFFECT Corresponds to the parameter settings of 1 and 2 in the EFFECT/EQ page.
VOLUME/ATTACK Page Same as the FOOTAGE page. [1 ] VOLUME Adjusts the overall volume of the Organ Flutes. The longer the graphic bar, the greater the volume. [2 ] RESP. (Response) Affects both the attack and release (page 116) portion of the sound, increasing or decreasing the response time of the initial swell and release, based on the FOOTAGE controls. The higher the value, the slower the swell and release.
2 Styles Chord Fingering Types The Chord Fingering type determines how chords are specified for Style playback. The type can be changed from: [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 [A] SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING TAB [F] CHORD FINGERING. SINGLE FINGER Makes it simple to produce orchestrated accompaniment using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by pressing only one, two or three keys on the Chord section of the keyboard.
Chord Types Recognized in the Fingered Mode Styles 2 Chord Name [Abbreviation] 1+8 1+5 Major [M] Sixth [6] Major seventh [M7] Major seventh flatted fifth [M7b5] Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7(#11)] Add ninth [(add9)] Major seventh ninth [M7_9] Sixth ninth [6_9] Flatted fifth [(b5)] Augmented [aug] Seventh augmented [7aug] Major seventh augmented [M7aug] Minor [m] Minor sixth [m6] Minor seventh [m7] Minor seventh flatted fifth [m7b5] Minor add ninth [m(9)] Minor seventh ninth [m7(9)] Minor seventh el
Style Playback Related Settings The instrument has a variety of settings for Style playback which can be accessed in the display below. 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 [G] STYLE SETTING 2 Use the [C] and [1 ]–[8 ] buttons for each setting. [C] STOP ACMP When [ACMP] is turned on and [SYNC START] is off, you can play chords in the chord section of the keyboard with the Style stopped, and still hear the accompaniment chord.
SYNCHRO STOP WINDOW This determines how long you can hold a chord before the Synchro Stop function is automatically cancelled. When the [SYNC STOP] button is turned on and this is set to a value other than “OFF,” this automatically cancels the Synchro Stop function if you hold a chord for longer than the time set here. This conveniently resets Style playback control to normal, letting you release the keys and still have the Style play.
Memorizing Original Settings to One Touch Setting You can memorize your original panel settings to a One Touch Setting. The newly created One Touch Setting will be saved in the USER drive or a USB flash drive as a Style, and you can call up the One Touch Setting as a part of the Style. 1 Select the desired Style to memorize your One Touch Setting. 2 Make the desired panel settings, such as those for Voices and effects. 3 Press the [MEMORY] button in the REGISTRATION MEMORY section.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) A Style is made up of the different Sections (Intro, Main, Ending, etc.) and each Section has separate channels (rhythm pattern, bass line, chord backing, pad, or phrase, each of which is referred to as a “Source Pattern”). With the Style Creator function, you can create an original Style by separately recording the channels, or by copying pattern data from other existing Styles.
6 Repeat steps 3–5 as desired. 7 Press the [I] or [J] (SAVE) button on any of the pages to save the created Style. For instructions, refer to page 28. NOTICE The created Style will be lost if you change to another Style or turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation. Realtime Recording In the BASIC page, you can record your original rhythm pattern from the keyboard.
2 If necessary, select a Voice then practice the rhythm pattern to be recorded. Press the [1 ] or [2 ] button (selected channel) to call up the Voice Selection display then select the desired Voice such as a Drum Kit. After selecting, press the [EXIT] button to return to the original Style Creator display. With the selected Voice, practice the rhythm pattern to be recorded. • Available Voices for recording For the RHY1 channel, any except the Organ Flutes Voices can be used for recording.
Recording to the Bass, Chord 1–2, Pad and Phrase 1–2 Channels The procedure below applies to step 4 in the Basic Procedure on page 125. 1 From the BASIC page, while holding down the [F] (REC CHANNEL) button, press one of the [3 ]–[8 ] buttons to select the desired channel as the recording target. If a preset Style is selected, a confirmation message appears, prompting you whether or not to delete the already recorded data of the selected channel.
• Set the Source Root/Chord if necessary Although the Source Root/Chord is set to CM7 as described above, you can change this to any desired key or chord. Use the TAB [E][F] buttons to call up the PARAMETER page, and set the PLAY ROOT and CHORD to the favorite or desired Root and Chord type. Keep in mind that when you change the Source Chord from the default CM7 to another chord, the chord notes and recommended notes will also change. For details, refer to page 136.
Step Recording (EDIT) This section applies to step 4 of the Basic Procedure on page 125. After selecting a Section and make other settings on the BASIC page, call up the STEP RECORD display via the instructions below, then carry out Step Recording. 1) From the BASIC page, while holding down the [F] (REC CHANNEL) button, press one of the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons to select the desired channel as the recording target. 2) Use the TAB [F] button to call up the EDIT page. 3) If “SYS/EX.
NOTE Intro 4 and Ending 4 can be selected on the display then created as your original Style although they are not available on the panel. 3 Replace the Source Pattern of the specific channel with that of another Style. 3-1, 3-2 [A]–[D], [F]–[I] buttons Styles 2 3-3 3-4 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 Select the desired channel to be replaced via the [A]–[D] and [F]–[I] buttons. Press the same button of the selected channel to call up the Style Selection display.
Editing the Rhythmic Feel (GROOVE) By changing the timing of all the notes and velocities, you can edit the rhythmic feel for each channel of the current Section selected on the BASIC page or the panel button. The instructions below apply to step 5 of the Basic Procedure on page 125. 1 2 1 1 In the GROOVE page, use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the edit menu, then edit the data by using the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons.
2 DYNAMICS This changes the velocity/volume (or accent) of certain notes in the Style playback. The Dynamics settings are applied to each channel or all channels of the Section selected on the BASIC page. CHANNEL Selects the desired channel (part) to which Dynamics is to be applied. The selected channel is shown at the upper left of the display. [3 ]/ [4 ] ACCENT TYPE Determines the type of accent applied—in other words, which notes in the part(s) are emphasized with the Dynamics settings.
Editing Data for Each Channel (CHANNEL) You can edit recorded data for each channel of the current Section selected on the BASIC page or via the panel buttons. The instructions below apply to step 5 of the Basic Procedure on page 125. 1 4 5 2 1 3 In the CHANNEL page, use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the edit menu. 1 QUANTIZE Same as in the Song Creator (page 163), with the exception of the two additional available parameters below.
Making Style File Format Settings (PARAMETER) The Style File Format (SFF) combines all of Yamaha’s auto accompaniment (Style playback) know-how into a single unified format. Setting the SFF related parameters determines how the original notes are converted to the actual sounded notes based on the chord you specify in the Chord area of the keyboard. The conversion flow is shown below. Source Pattern settings • Source Root • Source Chord Determines what key and what chord type are used for playing.
2 Use the [1 ]/[2 ] (CHANNEL) buttons to select the channel to be edited. The selected channel is shown at the upper left of the display. 3 Use the [3 ]–[8 ] buttons to edit the data. For details on editable parameters, see pages 136–139. NOTICE The edited Style will be lost if you change to another Style or turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation (step 7 on page 126). 1 SOURCE (PLAY) ROOT/CHORD IMPORTANT The parameters here should be set before recording.
2 NTR/NTT The settings here determine how the original notes of the Source Pattern are converted in response to the Chord change during normal performance. [3 ]/ [4 ] NTR (Note Transposition Rule) Determines the relative position of the root note in the chord, when converted from the Source Pattern in response to chord changes. Refer to the list below. [5 ]– [7 ] NTT (Note Transposition Table) Sets the note transposition table for the source pattern. Refer to the list below.
HARMONIC MINOR When the played chord changes from a major to a minor chord, this table lowers the third and sixth intervals in the scale by a semitone. When the chord changes from a minor to a major chord, the minor third and flatted sixth intervals are raised by a semitone. Other notes are not changed. Use this for chord channels of Sections which respond only to major/minor chords, such as Intros and Endings.
3 HIGH KEY / NOTE LIMIT The settings here adjust the Octave of the notes converted from the original ones through NTT and NTR. [4 ]/ [5 ] HIGH KEY This sets the highest key (upper octave limit) of the note transposition for the chord root change. Any notes calculated to be higher than the highest key are transposed down to the next lowest octave. This setting is available only when the NTR parameter (page 137) is set to “Root Trans.” Example—When the highest key is F.
Editing the Rhythm Part of a Style (Drum Setup) The Drum Setup function allows you to edit the rhythm part of the current Style, such as changing the drum instruments and make various settings. The procedure below applies to step 5 in the Basic Procedure on page 125. 1 From the BASIC page, while holding down the [F] (REC CHANNEL) button, press the [1 ] or [2 ] button to select the desired channel to be edited.
6 If necessary, set the volume level, pan or pitch by using the [5 ]–[7 ] buttons. 7 If necessary, make more detailed settings. 7-1 Press the [8 ] (DETAIL) button to call up the detailed settings window. 7-2 7-2 Use the [3 ]–[5 ] buttons to select the parameter, then use the [6 ]/ [7 ] buttons to set the value. 2 Pitch Coarse* For coarse tuning of the pitch in semitone increments. Pitch Fine* For fine tuning of the pitch in cent increments.
EG Attack Determines how quickly the sound reaches its maximum level after the key is played. The higher the value, the quicker the attack. EG Decay 1 Determines how quickly the sound reaches its sustain level (a slightly lower level than maximum). The higher the value, the quicker the decay. EG Decay 2 Determines how quickly the sound decays to silence after the key is released. The higher the value, the quicker the decay. 7-3 Press the [EXIT] button to close the window.
Songs Editing Music Notation (Score) Settings To view the music notation of the selected Song, press the [SCORE] button. You can change the Score display as desired to suit your personal preferences. The settings here are maintained even when the power is turned off. NOTE You can save the settings here as a part of a Song by accessing [FUNCTION] TAB [F] MENU 2 [B] SONG CREATOR TAB [E][F] SETUP. See page 158.
[7 ] SIZE Determines the display zoom level of the notation. [8 ] SET UP Calls up the detailed setting display. See below. Pressing the [8 ] (SET UP) button calls up the detailed setting display. You can set the view type by using the [1 ]–[6 ] buttons, then press the [8 ] (OK) button. [1 ] LEFT CH [2 ] RIGHT CH Determines which MIDI channel in the Song data is used for the left-hand/ right-hand part. This setting returns to AUTO when a different Song is selected.
Editing Lyrics/Text Display Settings To view the lyrics of the selected Song or the text, press the [LYRICS/TEXT] button. You can change the Lyrics/ Text display settings, such as background color, as desired. NOTE When the lyrics are garbled or unreadable, you may need to change the Lyrics Language setting from the [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 [H] SONG SETTING TAB [F] OTHERS (page 148). NOTE When you create a text file on a computer, make sure to enter line breaks manually.
Using the Auto Accompaniment Features with Song Playback When playing back a Song and a Style at the same time, channels 9-16 in the Song data are replaced with Style channels—allowing you to play the accompaniment parts of the Song yourself. Try playing chords along with the Song playback as shown in the instructions below. 1 Select a Song. 2 Select a Style. 3 While holding down the SONG [J] (STOP) button, press the [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to enable synchronized start of the Song.
Song Playback Related Parameters (Guide Function, Channel settings, Repeat settings) The instrument has a variety of Song playback functions—repeat playback, various guide settings, etc.—which can be accessed in the display below. Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 [H] SONG SETTING TAB[E][F] GUIDE/CHANNEL or OTHERS Songs 3 GUIDE/CHANNEL Page [A]/[B] GUIDE MODE See page 149.
OTHERS Page [G] REPEAT MODE Determines the method of repeat playback. OFF: Plays through the selected Song, then stops. SINGLE: Plays through the selected Song repeatedly. ALL: Continues playback through all the Songs in the specified folder repeatedly. RANDOM: Continues playback at random through all the Songs in the specified folder repeatedly. [I] FAST FORWARD TYPE Determines the fast forward type of when pressing [H] (FF) button during Song playback.
3 Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the desired Guide mode. Guide modes for keyboard practice • Follow Lights When this is selected, Song playback pauses, waiting for you to play the notes correctly. When you play the correct notes, Song playback continues. Follow Lights was developed for the Yamaha Clavinova series. This function is used for practicing purposes, with built-in lamps on the keyboard indicating the notes to be played.
Playing Backing Parts with the Performance Assistant Technology This feature lets you play your own backing parts on the keyboard along with Song playback, and have them sound perfectly appropriate (even though you might be playing wrong notes). 1 Select a Song containing chord data. The Performance assistant technology is applied only to a Song containing chord data. To confirm whether the selected Song contains chord data or not, return to the Main display then start playback.
Creating/Editing Songs (Song Creator) The Basic Operations section covers how to create an original Song by recording your keyboard performance (called “Realtime Recording”). This Advanced Features section shows how to create an original Song by entering notes one by one (called “Step Recording”) and how to improve an already created Song by editing the detailed parameters. Realtime Recording and Step Recording When creating a Song, these two Recording methods are available.
• 1-16...................... For recording melodies (Step Recording; see below) or editing the recorded melodies (page 165). • SYS/EX. .............. For editing System Exclusive events (tempo, time signature, etc.). See page 165. • LYRICS ............... For inputting/editing a Song name and lyrics. See page 165. Recording Melodies (Step Recording) 1 Press the SONG [REC] and SONG [J] (STOP) buttons simultaneously. A blank Song (“New Song”) is called up for recording. 2 Call up the operation display.
[A]/[B]/ [C] Moves the cursor in the list. [G] Determines the velocity (loudness) of the note to be entered. The velocity value can be specified within a range from 1 to 127. The higher the velocity value, the louder the actual sound. KBD.VEL: Actual resulting velocity fff: 127 ff: 111 f: 95 mf: 79 mp: 63 p: 47 pp: 31 ppp: 15 Determines the gate time (actual length) of the note to be entered.
Example of Step Recording—Melodies (detailed instructions of step 5 on page 152) 1 2 3 4 * The numbers shown in the illustration correspond to the following operation step numbers. In this example, keep in mind that one of the steps involves holding down a key on the keyboard while carrying out the operation. Before carrying out the instructions below, select the desired Voice on the STEP RECORD display. Note that only the Voice selection and Note input operations are possible during Step Recording.
4 Enter the next notes and apply a tie. 4-1 Press the [G] button to select “mp.” 4-2 Press the [H] button to select “Normal.” 4-3 While holding G3 key on the keyboard, press the [6 ] button. This operation advances the input position from the current 2nd beat to the next 3rd beat. Do not release the G3 key yet. Keep holding it while executing the following steps. 4-4 While holding the G3 key, press the C4 key. Do not release the G3 and C4 keys yet.
5 Start Step Recording by using the [A]–[J] buttons and [1 ]–[8 ] buttons, as well as the keyboard. Refer to the example below for specific instructions. For details on these buttons, refer to page 153. 6 Press the SONG [J] (STOP) button (or press the [C] button) to return to the top of the Song, then hear the newly entered Song by pressing the [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button. 7 Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Step Recording display.
1 Enter the chords for the Main A section. 1-1 Press the STYLE CONTROL MAIN VARIATION [A] button. 1-2 Press the [5 ] button to select the half-note length. 1-3 Play the chords C, F and G in the chord section of the keyboard. C F G 1-1 1-2 1-3 2 3 Enter the chords for the Break section. Songs 2-1 Press the STYLE CONTROL [BREAK] button. 2-2 Press the [6 ] button to select the quarter-note length. 2-3 Play the chords F and G7 in the chord section of the keyboard.
Selecting the Setup Data to be Recorded to the Top Position of the Song The current settings of the Mixing Console display and other panel settings you made can be recorded to the top position of the Song as Setup data. The panel settings recorded here are automatically recalled when the Song starts. 1 Select the Song to which you want to record the Setup data. 2 Call up the operation display.
6 Press the [I] (SAVE) button to carry out the Save operation. For details, refer to page 28. NOTICE The edited Song data will be lost if you select another Song or turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation. Re-recording a Specific Section—Punch In/Out When re-recording a specific section of an already-recorded Song, use the Punch IN/OUT function. In this method, only the data between the Punch In point and the Punch Out point is overwritten with the newly recorded data.
[7 ]/ [8 ] PEDAL PUNCH IN/OUT When this is set to ON, you can use Foot Pedal 2 to control the Punch In and Punch Out points. While a Song is playing back, pressing (and holding) Foot Pedal 2 instantly enables Punch In recording, while releasing the pedal stops recording (Punch Out). You can press and release Foot Pedal 2 as often as you want during playback to punch in/out of overwrite recording.
Examples of re-recording with various Punch In/Out settings This instrument features several different ways you use the Punch In/Out function. The illustrations below indicate a variety of situations in which selected measures in an eight-measure phrase are re-recorded.
Editing Channel Events of Existing Song Data You can apply various useful functions to already recorded data, such as Quantize and Transpose, on the CHANNEL page. 1 Select a Song to be edited. 2 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] TAB [F] MENU 2 [B] SONG CREATOR TAB [E][F] CHANNEL 3 5 4 3 3 Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the edit menu, then edit the data by using the [1 ]– [8 ] buttons. For details of the edit menu and available settings, see pages 163–164.
1 QUANTIZE The Quantize function allows you to align the timing of all the notes in a channel. For example, if you record the musical phrase shown below, you may not play it with absolute precision, and your performance may have been slightly ahead of or behind the precise timing. Quantize is a convenient way of correcting for this. [2 ]/ [3 ] CHANNEL Determines which MIDI channel in the Song data is to be quantized. [4 ]– [6 ] SIZE Selects the quantize size (resolution).
2 DELETE You can delete the data of the specified channel in the Song. Select the channel whose data to be deleted by using the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons, then press the [D] (EXECUTE) button to carry out the operation. 3 MIX This function lets you mix the data of two channels and place the results in a different channel. It also lets you copy the data from one channel to another. [2 ]/ [3 ] SOURCE 1 Determines the MIDI channel (1–16) to be mixed.
Editing Chord Events, Notes, System Exclusive Events and Lyrics You can edit chord events, note events, System Exclusive events and lyrics in the same manner on the corresponding displays: CHORD, 1-16, SYS/EX and LYRICS. These are called “Event List” displays because some events are shown in a list view. Event List display Indicates the location (position) of the corresponding event. Indicates the event value. Indicates the event type. See page 166.
Chord Events (CHORD Page) Style Style Tempo Tempo Chord Chord root, Chord type, On Bass Chord Sect Style Section (Intro, Main, Fill In, Break, Ending) OnOff On/off status for each part (channel) of the Accompaniment Style CH.Vol Volume for each part (channel) of the Accompaniment Style S.Vol Overall volume of the Accompaniment Style Note Events (1-16 Page) Note An individual note within a Song.
Displaying Specific Types of Events In the Event List displays, various types of events are shown. It may sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the ones you want to edit. This is where the Filter function comes in handy. It lets you determine which event types will be shown in the Event List displays. 1. Press the [H] (FILTER) button in the CHORD, 1-16, SYS/EX. or LYRICS displays. 2. Checkmark the desired item to be displayed. [C] MAIN Displays all main types of events.
4 USB Audio Player/Recorder This function is fully explained in the Basic Operations section. Refer to page 71. 5 Multi Pads Creating Multi Pads (Multi Pad Creator) This feature lets you create your original Multi Pad phrases, and also allows you to edit existing Multi Pad phrases to create your own. As with Song Creator, Multi Pad Creator features Realtime Recording and Step Recording. However, each Multi Pad consists of only one channel and convenient functions such as Punch In/Out are not available.
2 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] TAB [F] MENU 2 [C] MULTI PAD CREATOR TAB [E] RECORD 4 3 12 6 14 11 3 If you want to create a new Multi Pad in an empty new Bank, press the [C] (NEW BANK) button. 4 Select a particular Multi Pad for recording by pressing the corresponding [A], [B], [F] and [G] button. 5 If necessary, select the desired Voice with the VOICE category selection buttons. After selecting the Voice, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous display.
11 Turn Chord Match of each pad On or Off by using the [5 ]–[8 ] buttons. If the Chord Match parameter is on for the selected pad, the corresponding pad is played back according to the chord specified in the chord section of the keyboard generated by turning [ACMP] on, or specified in the LEFT part of the keyboard generated by turning [LEFT] on (when turning the [ACMP] off). 12 Press the [D] (NAME) button, then enter the desired name for each Multi Pad.
Edit the selected Pad. [1 ] NAME Changes the name of each Multi Pad. [3 ] COPY Copies the Multi Pad(s). See below. [4 ] PASTE Pastes the Multi Pad(s) copied by the [3 ] button. [5 ] DELETE Deletes the selected Multi Pads. Copying the Multi Pad 1. Press the [3 ] (COPY) button in step 4 above. 2. Select the Multi Pads to be copied by using the [A], [B], [F] and [G] buttons, then press the [7 ] (OK) button. The selected Multi Pad(s) is copied to the clipboard. 3.
6 Music Finder Creating a Set of Favorite Records Even though the Search function lets you efficiently look for Music Finder Records, you may want to create a custom “folder” of your favorite Records—so you can quickly call up the panel settings, song data and Style data you use frequently. 1 Select the desired Record from the MUSIC FINDER display. 2 Press the [H] (ADD TO FAVORITE) button, then press the [G] (YES) button to add the selected Record to the FAVORITE page.
Editing Records You can create your original Record by editing an existing Record. Your edits can be replaced with those of the current Record, or can be saved as a new separate Record. Select the desired Record to be edited in the MUSIC FINDER display. 2 Press the [8 ] (RECORD EDIT) button to call up the EDIT display. 3 Edit the Record. [A] MUSIC For entering the music title. Pressing the [A] button calls up the display for entering the music title.
4 Save the edited Record. When creating a new Record Press the [J] (NEW RECORD) button. The Record is added to the ALL page. When overwriting an existing Record Press the [8 ] (OK) button. Deleting the Record By carrying out the Delete operation, the Record is deleted from all pages (ALL, FAVORITE and SEARCH 1/2). 1 Select the Record to be deleted from the MUSIC FINDER display. 2 Press the [8 ] (RECORD EDIT) button to call up the EDIT display. 3 Press the [I] (DELETE RECORD) button.
Calling up the Records from a Music Finder file By selecting a Music Finder file, you can recall the Records saved to the USER or USB drive as a file. 1 Press the [7 ] (FILES) button in the MUSIC FINDER display to call up the File Selection display. 2 Use the TAB [E][F] buttons to select the location to which the file is saved. 3 Press the [A]–[J] buttons to select the desired Music Finder file. A message appears, prompting you to select one of the following options.
7 Registration Memory Editing the Registration Memory You can edit (rename and delete) each of Registration Memories contained in the Bank. 1 Select the Registration Memory Bank containing the Registration Memory to be edited. Press the REGISTRATION BANK [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously to call up the Registration Bank Selection display, then press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select the desired Bank. 2 Press the [7 ] (EDIT) button of MENU 1 to call up the REGISTRATION EDIT display.
Disabling Recall of Specific Items (Freeze) Registration Memory lets you recall all the panel setups you made with a single button press. However, there may be times that you want certain items to remain the same, even when switching Registration Memory setups. When you want to switch the Voice settings but still maintain the Style settings, for example, you can “freeze” only the Style settings and have those Style settings remain, even when you select another Registration Memory number.
Calling Up Registration Memory Numbers in Order (Registration Sequence) As convenient as the Registration Memory buttons are, there may be times during a performance when you want to quickly switch between settings. The convenient Registration Sequence function lets you call up the eight setups in any order you specify, by simply using the TAB [E][F] buttons (in the Main display) or the pedal as you play.
[1 ]– [4 ] 6 Moves the cursor. [5 ] REPLACE Replaces the number at the cursor position with the currently selected Registration Memory number. [6 ] INSERT Inserts the number of the currently selected Registration Memory number to the cursor position. [7 ] DELETE Deletes the number at the cursor position. [8 ] CLEAR Deletes all numbers in the sequence. Use the [D] (SEQUENCE END) button to determine how Registration Sequence behaves when reaching the end of the sequence. • STOP.....
Using the Registration Sequence 1 Select the desired Registration Bank. 2 At the upper right of the Main display, confirm the Registration Sequence. 3 Press the TAB [E] or [F] button, or press the Foot Pedal to select the first Registration Memory number. The box appears around the left-most number, indicating that this Registration Memory number is currently selected. 4 Use the TAB buttons or Foot Pedal during your keyboard performance.
8 Oriental Scales This function is fully explained in the Basic Operations section. Refer to page 88. Mixing Console Regarding the Mixing Console, the Advanced Features section covers detailed descriptions of each parameter while the Basic Operations section covers the basic instructions including the Save operation. You can edit various parameters for the Parts called up via the [MIXER/EQ] button, then save your edits for future recall.
Editing FILTER Parameters 182 [D]/[I] HARMONIC CONTENT Allows you to adjust the Resonance (page 115) for each part. [E]/[J] BRIGHTNESS Determines the brightness of the sound for each part by adjusting the Cutoff Frequency (page 115).
[A]/[B]/ [F]/[G] PORTAMENTO TIME Portamento is a function that creates a smooth transition in pitch from the first note played on the keyboard to the next. The Portamento Time determines the pitch transition time. Higher values result in a longer pitch change time. Setting this to “0” results in no effect. This parameter is available when the selected keyboard part is set to MONO (page 114).
Editing EFFECT Parameters This instrument features six Effect Blocks, giving you powerful tools to richly enhance the sounds of the instrument or completely transform them. The Effects are divided into the following groups: Reverb, Chorus: The Effects of these Blocks are applied to the overall sound or all Parts. In each of these Effect Blocks, you can select only one Effect Type at a time and adjust the Send Level (Depth) for each Part as well as the Return Level for all Parts.
In the EFFECT page, press the [F] (TYPE) button to call up the Effect Type Selection display. 4 3 4 5 7 Use the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons to select the Effect Block. Effect Block Effect-applicable parts Effect characteristics REVERB All parts Recreates the warm ambience of playing in a concert hall or jazz club. CHORUS All parts Produces a richly textured sound as if several parts are being played simultaneously. In addition, other type effects (such as reverb, delay, etc.
Editing and Saving Your Original Effect Type You can edit detailed parameters of the selected Effect Type, and these settings can be saved as your original Effect Type as well as to a Registration Memory, Style or Song as described in the previous section. This section covers how to save the settings as an original Effect Type. 1 Once you’ve selected an Effect Block and Effect Type in the previous section, press the [F] (DETAIL) button to call up the display for editing the effect parameters.
4 Press the [I] (SAVE) button to call up the display for the Save operation. 6 5 5 Use the [3 ]–[5 ] buttons to select the destination for saving the settings as a User Effect. If necessary, change the User Effect name. Press the [6 ] (RENAME) button to call up the Character Entry window, enter the name, and then press the [8 ] (OK) button. 6 Press the [8 ] (OK) button to carry out the Save operation. 7 Press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous display.
Editing and Saving Your Original Master EQ (MEQ) Type This instrument is equipped with a high-grade eight-band digital EQ. You can select one of the five preset EQ types, or can even create your own custom EQ settings by adjusting the frequency bands, and save the settings to one of two User Master EQ types. NOTE This display can also be called up by pressing the [MASTER EQ] button. NOTE Master EQ cannot be applied to audio playback or the metronome sound.
Editing Master Compressor (CMP) Parameters Compressor is an effect commonly used to limit and compress the dynamics (softness/loudness) of an audio signal. For signals that vary widely in dynamics, such as vocals and guitar parts, it “squeezes” the dynamic range, effectively making soft sounds louder and loud sounds softer. When used with gain to boost the overall level, this creates a more powerful, more consistently high-level sound.
Saving Master Compressor Settings The Master Compressor settings you have edited can be saved as a User Compressor type. 1 Press the [I] (SAVE) button to enter the USER MASTER COMPRESSOR display. 1 3 2 2 Select the destination to which the User Master Compressor is to be saved, by using the [3 ]–[5 ] buttons. If necessary, change the User Master Compressor name. Press the [6 ] (RENAME) button to call up the Character Entry window, enter the name then press the [8 ] (OK) button.
10 Connections Footswitch/Foot Controller Settings Assigning a Specific Function to Each Pedal The functions of the foot pedals connected to the FOOT PEDAL [1]/[2] jacks can be changed individually from the default settings (sustain, etc.)—for example, letting you use the footswitch to start/stop Style playback, or use the foot controller to produce pitch bends. NOTE For information on how to connect a foot pedal or what kinds of pedals can be connected, refer to page 93.
Assignable Pedal Functions For functions indicated with “*”, use only the foot controller; proper operation cannot be done with a footswitch. ARTICULATION 1/2 When you use a Super Articulation Voice that has an effect assigned to the pedal/footswitch, you can enable the effect by pressing the pedal/footswitch. You can turn this pedal function on or off for each keyboard part on this display. VOLUME* Allows you to use a foot controller to control the volume.
Applies the wah effect to notes played on the keyboard when the [DSP] button is turned on. You can turn this pedal function on or off for each keyboard part on this display. HARMONY/ ARPEGGIO Same as the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button. PEDAL (ARP. HOLD) While the pedal is pressed, Arpeggio playback continues even after you release the keyboard, and then Arpeggio stops when the pedal is released. Make sure that any one of the Arpeggio type is selected and the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button is turned on.
MIDI Settings In this section, you can make MIDI-related settings for the instrument. The PSR-A3000 gives you a set of ten preprogrammed templates that let you instantly and easily reconfigure the instrument to match your particular MIDI application or external device. Also, you can edit the pre-programmed templates and save up to ten of your original templates to USER memory.
Pre-programmed MIDI Templates Transmits all parts including the keyboard parts (RIGHT 1, 2, and LEFT), with the exception of Song parts. KBD & STYLE Basically the same as “All Parts” with the exception of how keyboard parts are managed. The right-hand parts are handled together as “UPPER” instead of RIGHT 1 and 2, and the left-hand part is handled as “LOWER.
MIDI System Settings The explanations here apply to the SYSTEM page in step 4 on page 194. Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the parameters (below), then set the ON/OFF status, etc. by using the [1 ]– [8 ] buttons. 1 Local Control Turns the Local Control for each part on or off. When Local Control is set to “ON,” the keyboard of the instrument controls its own (local) internal tone generator, allowing the internal Voices to be played directly from the keyboard.
MIDI Transmit Settings The explanations here apply to the TRANSMIT page in step 4 on page 194. This determines which parts will be sent as MIDI data and over which MIDI channel the data will be sent. 1 The dots corresponding to each channel (1–16) flash briefly whenever any data is transmitted on the channel(s). NOTE If “WLAN” is shown, this instrument can handle MIDI messages received via the USB wireless LAN adaptor connected to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal.
MIDI Receive Settings The explanations here apply to the RECEIVE page in step 4 on page 194. This determines which parts will receive MIDI data and over which MIDI channels the data will be received. 1 The dots corresponding to each channel (1–16) flash briefly whenever any data is received on the channel(s). NOTE If “WLAN” is shown, this instrument can handle MIDI messages received via the USB wireless LAN adaptor connected to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal.
Bass Note Settings for Style Playback via MIDI Receive The explanations here apply to the BASS page in step 4 on page 194. These settings let you determine the bass note for Style playback, based on the note messages received via MIDI. The note on/off messages received at the channel(s) set to “ON” are recognized as the bass note of the chord of Style playback. The bass note will be detected regardless of the [ACMP] or split point settings.
Connecting with an iPhone/iPad via Wireless LAN By using a USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately), you can connect the PSR-A3000 with an iPhone/iPad via a wireless network. For general operating instructions, refer to the “iPhone/iPad Connection Manual” on the website. This section covers only operations that are specific to the PSR-A3000.
Access Point Mode [I] DETAIL For setting the detailed parameters on the pages below. After making these settings, press one of the [7 ]/[8 ] (SAVE) button to actually save them. WIRELESS NETWORK: For setting the SSID, security, password, and channel. IP ADDRESS: For setting the IP address and other related parameters. OTHERS: For entering the Host name or showing MAC address, etc. MODE Switches to the Infrastructure Mode.
11 Other Functions This section covers only the UTILITY and SYSTEM displays in the FUNCTION menu. For other displays, refer to the “Function List” on page 209 to see where you can find the instructions. UTILITY CONFIG 1 Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the desired parameter. 1 Fade In/Out These parameters determine how Style or Song playback is faded in/out when using the [FADE IN/OUT] button.
3 Tap This allows you to set the percussion sound and the velocity which sounds when the [TAP TEMPO] button is tapped. [2 ]– [4 ] PERCUSSION Selects the percussion sound. [5 ]/ [6 ] VELOCITY Sets the velocity. 4 Auto Power Off For details, refer to page 17. CONFIG 2 Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the desired parameter. 1 Speaker setting SPEAKER Determines whether or not the sound is output from the speaker of this instrument.
2 Display-related settings / Voice Category Button Options [1 ] STYLE TEMPO Determines whether the default tempo of each preset Style is shown or hidden above the Style name in the Style Selection display. [2 ] VOICE NUMBER Determines whether the Voice bank and number are shown or hidden in the Voice Selection display.
PARAMETER LOCK This lets you lock or maintain the settings of specific parameters (such as Effect and Split Point), even when the panel setups are changed by Registration Memory, One Touch Setting, etc. To set this function, use the [1 ]–[4 ] buttons to select the desired parameter then use the [5 ]/[6 ] buttons to enter or remove the checkmarks. Repeat this step as desired. Items having checkmarks will be locked.
SYSTEM OWNER [D] EXPORT INSTRUMENT INFO For exporting identification information of the instrument, which may be necessary for using the “Yamaha Expansion Manager” software, to the root directory of the USB flash drive (page 47). [I] OWNER NAME Lets you enter your name as the owner. The Owner name is indicated on the opening display when you turn the power on. For instructions on entering characters, refer to page 32. [J] MAIN PICTURE Lets you select a background picture for the Main display.
SETUP FILES For the items below, you can save your original settings to USER or USB drive as a single file for future recall. 1 Make all desired settings on the instrument. 2 Call up the operation display. 3 Use the [F]–[I] buttons to call up the relevant display for saving your data. SYSTEM SETUP FILES Parameters set on the various displays such as the [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 [J] UTILITY are handled as a single System Setup file.
RESET This function lets you restore the status of the instrument to the original factory settings. 2 1 Use the [1 ]–[3 ] buttons to select the desired item then use the [4 ]/[5 ] buttons to enter or remove the checkmark. When an item is checkmarked, the corresponding parameters will be reset as described below: SYSTEM SETUP Resets the System Setup parameters to the original factory settings.
Function List This list briefly explains what you can do in the displays which are called up via the [FUNCTION] button. For more information, refer to the page references indicated below. A SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING B HARMONY/ARPEGGIO C D REGIST SEQUENCE/ FREEZE CONTROLLER Description Page SPLIT POINT Determines the Split Point. page 58 CHORD FINGERING Determines the Chord Fingering type. pages 53, 120 For selecting the Harmony type or the Arpeggio type.
Direct Access Chart Press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, then press one of the buttons (or move the joystick or pedal) listed below to call up the desired display. Control Display called up with the Direct Access function STYLE CONTROL STYLE SONG [TAP TEMPO] TEMPO [METRONOME] [FADE IN/OUT] TRANSPOSE UPPER OCTAVE MULTI PAD [ACMP] [AUTO FILL IN] [OTS LINK] [BREAK] INTRO [I], [II], [III] MAIN VARIATION [A], [B], [C], [D] ENDING/rit.
Troubleshooting Overall A click or pop is heard when the power is turned on or off. This is normal. Electrical current is being applied to the instrument. The power is automatically turned off. This is normal and due to the Auto Power Off function. If necessary, set the parameter of the Auto Power Off function (page 17). Noise is heard from the instrument’s speakers. Noise may be heard if a mobile phone is used near the instrument or if the phone is ringing.
Some characters of the file/folder name are garbled. The language settings have been changed. Set the appropriate language for the file/folder name (page 18). An existing file is not shown. The file extension (.MID, etc.) may have been changed or deleted. Manually rename the file, adding the appropriate extension, on a computer. Data files with names of more than 50 characters cannot be handled by the instrument. Rename the file, reducing the number of characters to 50 or less.
USB Audio Player/Recorder A message indicating the USB flash drive is unavailable appears, and the recording is aborted. Make sure to use a compatible USB flash drive (page 95). The USB flash drive may not have enough memory. Check the recordable time on the display (page 75). If you are using a USB flash drive to which data has already been recorded, check first that no important data remains on the device, then format it (page 96) and try recording again. Audio files cannot be selected.
Specifications Product name Size/Weight Digital Keyboard Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight 11.2 kg (24 lbs., 11 oz.) Number of Keys Keyboard Type Touch Response Control Interface Other Controllers Joystick Type Display Size Language Panel Language Tone Generation Tone Generation Technology Polyphony Number of Polyphony (max.
USB Audio Player/Recorder Number of Buttons 8 Control Registration Sequence, Freeze Playback Format .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo) .mp3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3: 44.1/48.0 kHz sample rate, 64–320 kbps and variable bit rate, mono/stereo) Recording Format .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo) Recording Time (max.
Index A DJ Style........................................... 50 I A-B Repeat................................67, 73 Drum Kit .......................................... 38 Infrastructure Mode ...................... 200 AC adaptor...................................... 16 Drum Setup ................................... 140 Intro (Style) ..................................... 51 Access Point Mode .......................201 DSP .................................42, 116, 117 iPhone/iPad.....................
N Reverb .......................................... 116 Touch Sensitivity................... 105, 114 NTR (Note Transposition Rule)......137 Rewind ...................................... 63, 73 Transpose............................... 39, 109 NTT (Note Transposition Table) ....137 RTR (Retrigger Rule)..................... 139 Troubleshooting............................ 211 Tuning.......................39, 88, 108, 183 O S One Touch Setting (OTS) ........54, 124 S.
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