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...OTS), for automatically calling up an appropriate voice for playing with the selected Style and Song. • MIDI terminals for when you are also provided. You now own a portable keyboard that utilize the latest technology to your listening enjoyment - Its outstanding features also make ...function "announces" each Lesson step and your performance. perfect for interfacing with 100 voices, utilizing digital recordings of the Yamaha Education Suite. • Convenient control over accompaniment Styles - with the sophisticated learning tools of actual instruments. • 100 dynamic auto...
...OTS), for automatically calling up an appropriate voice for playing with the selected Style and Song. • MIDI terminals for when you are also provided. You now own a portable keyboard that utilize the latest technology to your listening enjoyment - Its outstanding features also make ...function "announces" each Lesson step and your performance. perfect for interfacing with 100 voices, utilizing digital recordings of the Yamaha Education Suite. • Convenient control over accompaniment Styles - with the sophisticated learning tools of actual instruments. • 100 dynamic auto...
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...copying, public performance and broadcasting are strictly prohibited regarding the above ten demo-songs. COPYRIGHT NOTICE This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to Gladys Music...LEE MENDELSON FILM PRODUCTIONS, INC. • Copyright Renewed • International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved w Four of the demo-songs (or compositions) included in this keyboard are as follows: Composition Title : An Englishman In New York Composer's Name : Sumner 0590545 Copyright Owner's Name : G...
...copying, public performance and broadcasting are strictly prohibited regarding the above ten demo-songs. COPYRIGHT NOTICE This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to Gladys Music...LEE MENDELSON FILM PRODUCTIONS, INC. • Copyright Renewed • International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved w Four of the demo-songs (or compositions) included in this keyboard are as follows: Composition Title : An Englishman In New York Composer's Name : Sumner 0590545 Copyright Owner's Name : G...
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...; Turning On the Power 10 • Accessory Jacks 11 Quick Guide 12 Step 1 Voices 12 Step 2 Songs 14 Step 3 Style 16 Step 4 Lesson 18 Basic operation and LED Display 20 Portable Grand 22 • Playing the Portable Grand 22 • Using the Metronome 22 DJ 24 • Playing the DJ 24 Selecting and...
...; Turning On the Power 10 • Accessory Jacks 11 Quick Guide 12 Step 1 Voices 12 Step 2 Songs 14 Step 3 Style 16 Step 4 Lesson 18 Basic operation and LED Display 20 Portable Grand 22 • Playing the Portable Grand 22 • Using the Metronome 22 DJ 24 • Playing the DJ 24 Selecting and...
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...!3 [ACCOMPANIMENT ON/OFF] ([A-B REPEAT]) button When the Style mode is selected, this turns the auto accompaniment on and off. (See page 45.) When the Song mode is selected, this controls the A-B Repeat function. (See page 35.) !4 [SYNC START] ([ PAUSE]) button When the Style mode is selected, this ...is for enabling song selection. (See page 31.) u [STYLE] button This is for enabling style selection. (See page 44.) i [VOICE] button This is for enabling voice selection. (See page 25.) Holding down this button calls up the Melody Voice Change function. (See page 32.) o [PORTABLE GRAND] button This...
...!3 [ACCOMPANIMENT ON/OFF] ([A-B REPEAT]) button When the Style mode is selected, this turns the auto accompaniment on and off. (See page 45.) When the Song mode is selected, this controls the A-B Repeat function. (See page 35.) !4 [SYNC START] ([ PAUSE]) button When the Style mode is selected, this ...is for enabling song selection. (See page 31.) u [STYLE] button This is for enabling style selection. (See page 44.) i [VOICE] button This is for enabling voice selection. (See page 25.) Holding down this button calls up the Melody Voice Change function. (See page 32.) o [PORTABLE GRAND] button This...
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...!5 [START/STOP] button When the Style mode is selected, this alternately starts and stops the style. (See page 45.) When the Song mode is selected, this alternately starts and stops song playback. (See page 34.) !6 [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] ([ REW]) button When the Style mode is selected, this is used to ... setting, letting you set the Tempo with the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons. (See page 33.) !9 [DEMO] button This is used to play the Demo songs. (See page 14.) @0 [MULTI PAD/DJ GAME] buttons These are used to automatically play pre-programmed musical phrases. (See page 53.) These are also ...
...!5 [START/STOP] button When the Style mode is selected, this alternately starts and stops the style. (See page 45.) When the Song mode is selected, this alternately starts and stops song playback. (See page 34.) !6 [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] ([ REW]) button When the Style mode is selected, this is used to ... setting, letting you set the Tempo with the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons. (See page 33.) !9 [DEMO] button This is used to play the Demo songs. (See page 14.) @0 [MULTI PAD/DJ GAME] buttons These are used to automatically play pre-programmed musical phrases. (See page 53.) These are also ...
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...use this condition, pressing the [DEMO] button has no effect. See page 31. 14 z Press the [SONG] button. -1 x Stop the Demo song. Want to disable the Demo feature. Let's play back songs of the desired song during playback. • Demo Cancel function that allows you can also play the Demo...other categories. To turn Demo Cancel off, simply turn the power on again normally. 01 x Select a song. 06 c Start (and stop) the song. While the power is packed with 01... Playing the Demo songs Demo songs (01 - 10) showcase the sophisticated features and stunning sound of the EZ-150...
...use this condition, pressing the [DEMO] button has no effect. See page 31. 14 z Press the [SONG] button. -1 x Stop the Demo song. Want to disable the Demo feature. Let's play back songs of the desired song during playback. • Demo Cancel function that allows you can also play the Demo...other categories. To turn Demo Cancel off, simply turn the power on again normally. 01 x Select a song. 06 c Start (and stop) the song. While the power is packed with 01... Playing the Demo songs Demo songs (01 - 10) showcase the sophisticated features and stunning sound of the EZ-150...
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... lets you adjust the volume balance between the song and your keyboard performance. ume. Beethoven) 12 Menuett (J.S. Chopin) 16 Etude op.10-3 "Chanson De L'adieu" (F. Chopin) 17 Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring (J.S. ... GAME 86 Euro Techno (YAMAHA) 87 Flares (YAMAHA) 88 Grind (YAMAHA) 89 Acid House (YAMAHA) 90 Pop Reggae (YAMAHA) 91 Ragga (YAMAHA) 92 Digital Rock (YAMAHA) 93 Ambient (YAMAHA) 94 Acid Techno (YAMAHA) 95 Drums & Bass (YAMAHA) 96 Hard Step 8th (YAMAHA) 97 Hype (YAMAHA) 98 Beatbox (YAMAHA) 99 Funked Up (YAMAHA) 00 All That (YAMAHA) For the songs #11 - #85, ...
... lets you adjust the volume balance between the song and your keyboard performance. ume. Beethoven) 12 Menuett (J.S. Chopin) 16 Etude op.10-3 "Chanson De L'adieu" (F. Chopin) 17 Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring (J.S. ... GAME 86 Euro Techno (YAMAHA) 87 Flares (YAMAHA) 88 Grind (YAMAHA) 89 Acid House (YAMAHA) 90 Pop Reggae (YAMAHA) 91 Ragga (YAMAHA) 92 Digital Rock (YAMAHA) 93 Ambient (YAMAHA) 94 Acid Techno (YAMAHA) 95 Drums & Bass (YAMAHA) 96 Hard Step 8th (YAMAHA) 97 Hype (YAMAHA) 98 Beatbox (YAMAHA) 99 Funked Up (YAMAHA) 00 All That (YAMAHA) For the songs #11 - #85, ...
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... the left ) or [R] (right). Try playing with the educational Lesson feature. Lesson 2 - Minus One. . . . . .This lesson step plays back the song with one of the LESSON buttons ([L] or [R]) repeatedly until "Lesson off" is the same as "Minus One," except in that both the left , press the [L]... with the Lesson feature, following the Light Guides. Lesson makes it fun and easy to either hand. The practice steps below apply to master these songs. Timing This lesson step lets you to work on (left or right) and the Lesson step. Lesson 4 - Both Hands . . . . .This lesson step is ...
... the left ) or [R] (right). Try playing with the educational Lesson feature. Lesson 2 - Minus One. . . . . .This lesson step plays back the song with one of the LESSON buttons ([L] or [R]) repeatedly until "Lesson off" is the same as "Minus One," except in that both the left , press the [L]... with the Lesson feature, following the Light Guides. Lesson makes it fun and easy to either hand. The practice steps below apply to master these songs. Timing This lesson step lets you to work on (left or right) and the Lesson step. Lesson 4 - Both Hands . . . . .This lesson step is ...
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like Lesson 3, except that the parts for you play when learning a song. Light Guide This convenient feature of the instrument lights the keys in succession, showing you what keys you should play on the keyboard is just like a real teacher - Want to find out more? Waiting ...keypad to "tap" a new tempo in evaluation function that allows you master them at normal speed. Lesson 2 - Minus One In Lesson 3, one of the song to your performance: "OK," "Good," "Very Good," and "Excellent." See page 42. z Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. See page 39. 19 Lesson...
like Lesson 3, except that the parts for you play when learning a song. Light Guide This convenient feature of the instrument lights the keys in succession, showing you what keys you should play on the keyboard is just like a real teacher - Want to find out more? Waiting ...keypad to "tap" a new tempo in evaluation function that allows you master them at normal speed. Lesson 2 - Minus One In Lesson 3, one of the song to your performance: "OK," "Good," "Very Good," and "Excellent." See page 42. z Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. See page 39. 19 Lesson...
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... the Volume Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] dial. For example, when song is selected: Function number o2 Decreases the number by one step. For example, when o2 MULTI PAD is selected: Song number 01 01 Function settings and indications This button lets you select.... To input a negative value, simultaneously hold the appropriate [+]/[-] button. Increases the number by one step. Song/Style/Voice/Function Number or Value indication Currently selected number (Song, Style or Voice) appear here. Decreases the overall volume. Increases the overall volume. Setting values G Use...
... the Volume Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] dial. For example, when song is selected: Function number o2 Decreases the number by one step. For example, when o2 MULTI PAD is selected: Song number 01 01 Function settings and indications This button lets you select.... To input a negative value, simultaneously hold the appropriate [+]/[-] button. Increases the number by one step. Song/Style/Voice/Function Number or Value indication Currently selected number (Song, Style or Voice) appear here. Decreases the overall volume. Increases the overall volume. Setting values G Use...
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... number, use numeric buttons [0]-[9]. G The following indications appear when you want to change the number up or down, press and hold the appropriate [+]/[-] button. Song, Style or Voice, and the dot in order. • If the first digit is "0," (ex., 07), pressing the [0] button is pressed ... Style Select the desired style. Voice Select the desired voice. Decreases the number by one step. To continuously change the number in the Song or Style mode. Ex. Basic operation and LED Display Entering one of the buttons below calls up the appropriate mode - Voice number 19:...
... number, use numeric buttons [0]-[9]. G The following indications appear when you want to change the number up or down, press and hold the appropriate [+]/[-] button. Song, Style or Voice, and the dot in order. • If the first digit is "0," (ex., 07), pressing the [0] button is pressed ... Style Select the desired style. Voice Select the desired voice. Decreases the number by one step. To continuously change the number in the Song or Style mode. Ex. Basic operation and LED Display Entering one of the buttons below calls up the appropriate mode - Voice number 19:...
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... (beats per minute) 120 160 200 240 2 Change the value. which can be played instantly by pressing the [START/STOP] button. Portable Grand This convenient function lets you instantly call up song #11, "Für Elise" - Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Tempo value, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or...
... (beats per minute) 120 160 200 240 2 Change the value. which can be played instantly by pressing the [START/STOP] button. Portable Grand This convenient function lets you instantly call up song #11, "Für Elise" - Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Tempo value, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or...
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..., then press the button on the Metronome. Resetting the Metronome Volume Value To restore the default Metronome Volume value of the other EZ-150 sounds. Portable Grand To turn the Metronome off, press the [METRONOME] button again. Plays only "1" beats (all high clicks) 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 7/4 8/4 9/4 Plays no ... value, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to various quarter-note based meters. • The time signature changes automatically when a style or song is selected. 3 Turn on the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons that corresponds to the desired time signature (see chart at right). The...
..., then press the button on the Metronome. Resetting the Metronome Volume Value To restore the default Metronome Volume value of the other EZ-150 sounds. Portable Grand To turn the Metronome off, press the [METRONOME] button again. Plays only "1" beats (all high clicks) 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 7/4 8/4 9/4 Plays no ... value, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to various quarter-note based meters. • The time signature changes automatically when a style or song is selected. 3 Turn on the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons that corresponds to the desired time signature (see chart at right). The...
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...sound. • Since there are no left or right parts in Lesson 2.) 06 measure number 3 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the song. • Try playing one of the keyboard, the DJ voice is called up a dynamic DJ voice, style and DJ GAME for playing the specially programmed DJ...Block #3 Block #4 For Lesson 1, any note on the keyboard can be played. Also for the same reason, Lesson 3 and Lesson 4 are also "announced" in the DJ song, the [L] and [R] buttons can be used with the DJ song. (See page 27.) 24 Once the song starts playing and the DJ "teacher" says "Go," play...
...sound. • Since there are no left or right parts in Lesson 2.) 06 measure number 3 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the song. • Try playing one of the keyboard, the DJ voice is called up a dynamic DJ voice, style and DJ GAME for playing the specially programmed DJ...Block #3 Block #4 For Lesson 1, any note on the keyboard can be played. Also for the same reason, Lesson 3 and Lesson 4 are also "announced" in the DJ song, the [L] and [R] buttons can be used with the DJ song. (See page 27.) 24 Once the song starts playing and the DJ "teacher" says "Go," play...
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ot To turn One Touch Setting off, select another voice. 28 In other settings when you instantly and automatically call up One Touch Setting. Pressing both [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously calls up an appropriate voice and other words, when One Touch Setting is active, selecting a desired style or song also automatically selects the best suited voice and Multi Pad bank. 1 Press the [VOICE] button. 01 2 Select the One Touch Setting voice (ot). Selecting and Playing Voices One Touch Setting The powerful One Touch Setting (ot) feature lets you select a style or song.
ot To turn One Touch Setting off, select another voice. 28 In other settings when you instantly and automatically call up One Touch Setting. Pressing both [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously calls up an appropriate voice and other words, when One Touch Setting is active, selecting a desired style or song also automatically selects the best suited voice and Multi Pad bank. 1 Press the [VOICE] button. 01 2 Select the One Touch Setting voice (ot). Selecting and Playing Voices One Touch Setting The powerful One Touch Setting (ot) feature lets you select a style or song.
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This allows you to easily match the pitch of the songs and the Multi Pads. Also, this setting cannot be adjusted over a range of the EZ-150 with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Use the numeric ... #88 (Echo Drum Kit), #98 and #99 (DJ), or #00 (Drum Kit). The Transpose settings can be changed the Transpose setting, you 've changed during song playback. Selecting and Playing Voices Transpose and Tuning You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of ± 12 semitones (± 1 octave...
This allows you to easily match the pitch of the songs and the Multi Pads. Also, this setting cannot be adjusted over a range of the EZ-150 with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Use the numeric ... #88 (Echo Drum Kit), #98 and #99 (DJ), or #00 (Drum Kit). The Transpose settings can be changed the Transpose setting, you 've changed during song playback. Selecting and Playing Voices Transpose and Tuning You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of ± 12 semitones (± 1 octave...
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... Tuning setting, you to accurately match the tuning with that of "00" by pressing both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the songs and the Multi Pads. It also determines the pitch of the selected style. Press the [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until "o6" appears in the...
... Tuning setting, you to accurately match the tuning with that of "00" by pressing both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the songs and the Multi Pads. It also determines the pitch of the selected style. Press the [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until "o6" appears in the...
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... at the left of the EZ-150 can also play along . Selecting and Playing a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button. The basic categories of songs and their numbers are generally for playing along with them on the keyboard. Press the [START/STOP] button. • You can use the numeric keypad to ...directly enter the song number, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to "tap" a new tempo in the same way as with the powerful Lesson feature (page ...
... at the left of the EZ-150 can also play along . Selecting and Playing a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button. The basic categories of songs and their numbers are generally for playing along with them on the keyboard. Press the [START/STOP] button. • You can use the numeric keypad to ...directly enter the song number, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to "tap" a new tempo in the same way as with the powerful Lesson feature (page ...
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...the original voice used for at least one of your own selection. it lets you play a melody on the panel is piano but the song's melody is being played by a flute voice, using Melody Voice Change will change the flute melody voice to select the desired... second. Press the [VOICE] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to piano. 1 Select the desired song. For example, if the current voice selected on the keyboard along with each of the songs, either with the panel voice of your own selection. The convenient Melody Voice Change feature takes this one...
...the original voice used for at least one of your own selection. it lets you play a melody on the panel is piano but the song's melody is being played by a flute voice, using Melody Voice Change will change the flute melody voice to select the desired... second. Press the [VOICE] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to piano. 1 Select the desired song. For example, if the current voice selected on the keyboard along with each of the songs, either with the panel voice of your own selection. The convenient Melody Voice Change feature takes this one...
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...in real time. (See page 46.) Resetting the Tempo Value Each song and style has been given a default or standard Tempo setting. Also, the tempo of a song or style returns to the default setting when selecting a different song or style. (The set tempo remains, however, when switching styles... during playback except when OTS is on the power of 10 - 60 (40 - 240 bpm). Selecting and Playing Songs Changing the Tempo The tempo of song playback can instantly restore this default Tempo setting by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Tempo is selected. 1st beat 01 2nd...
...in real time. (See page 46.) Resetting the Tempo Value Each song and style has been given a default or standard Tempo setting. Also, the tempo of a song or style returns to the default setting when selecting a different song or style. (The set tempo remains, however, when switching styles... during playback except when OTS is on the power of 10 - 60 (40 - 240 bpm). Selecting and Playing Songs Changing the Tempo The tempo of song playback can instantly restore this default Tempo setting by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Tempo is selected. 1st beat 01 2nd...