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... voices. We also recommend that you keep this manual carefully so that 's virtually indistinguishable from a full concert grand piano. AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling The Yamaha P-140 Electronic piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as the world's leading manufacturer of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher...
... voices. We also recommend that you keep this manual carefully so that 's virtually indistinguishable from a full concert grand piano. AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling The Yamaha P-140 Electronic piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as the world's leading manufacturer of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher...
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.... Table of Contents ENGLISH Introduction Main Features 6 About this Owner's Manual 7 Accessories 7 Application Index 9 Panel Controls and Terminals 10 Before Using the P-140 12 Turning the Power On 12 Setting the Volume 12 Using the Pedals 13 Using Headphones 13 Music Rest 13 Reference Listening to the Demo... Songs 14 Using the 50 Piano Preset Songs 15 Listening to the 50 Piano Preset Songs 15 Practicing a One-Hand Part Using the 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function 16 A-B Repeat for the...
.... Table of Contents ENGLISH Introduction Main Features 6 About this Owner's Manual 7 Accessories 7 Application Index 9 Panel Controls and Terminals 10 Before Using the P-140 12 Turning the Power On 12 Setting the Volume 12 Using the Pedals 13 Using Headphones 13 Music Rest 13 Reference Listening to the Demo... Songs 14 Using the 50 Piano Preset Songs 15 Listening to the 50 Piano Preset Songs 15 Practicing a One-Hand Part Using the 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function 16 A-B Repeat for the...
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... settings (Transpose, Tempo, etc.) restores the default value. # Voice group buttons page 19 For selecting voices from 14 internal sounds including Grand Piano 1, 2 and 3. $ [VARIATION] button page 23 For adjusting the brightness of the selected voice for your keyboard performance. % [REVERB],...in the display, indicating data is turned off the power while flashing dashes appear in loss of standard stereo headphones, allowing private practice. P-140 Owner's Manual 11 Panel Controls and Terminals ! @ # $ % ^ ENGLISH 1 [STANDBY/ON] switch page 12 For turning the power on...
... settings (Transpose, Tempo, etc.) restores the default value. # Voice group buttons page 19 For selecting voices from 14 internal sounds including Grand Piano 1, 2 and 3. $ [VARIATION] button page 23 For adjusting the brightness of the selected voice for your keyboard performance. % [REVERB],...in the display, indicating data is turned off the power while flashing dashes appear in loss of standard stereo headphones, allowing private practice. P-140 Owner's Manual 11 Panel Controls and Terminals ! @ # $ % ^ ENGLISH 1 [STANDBY/ON] switch page 12 For turning the power on...
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...the GRAND PIANO 1 and 3 voices are selected, pressing the FC3 pedal activates the instrument's special Sustain Samples to control the half pedal effect. However, these foot switches cannot be damaged. NOTE The depth of the effect produced by inserting it into either jack.) CAUTION Do not use the P-140 at the...headphones. (If you are provided. You can connect two sets of the control panel. On front panel Standard stereo mini plug Music Rest The P-140 includes a music rest that can be used like a half pedal effect). The further down the pedal is pressed, the longer the sound will be...
...the GRAND PIANO 1 and 3 voices are selected, pressing the FC3 pedal activates the instrument's special Sustain Samples to control the half pedal effect. However, these foot switches cannot be damaged. NOTE The depth of the effect produced by inserting it into either jack.) CAUTION Do not use the P-140 at the...headphones. (If you are provided. You can connect two sets of the control panel. On front panel Standard stereo mini plug Music Rest The P-140 includes a music rest that can be used like a half pedal effect). The further down the pedal is pressed, the longer the sound will be...
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... ON, one of the original compositions. • All other songs are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). The VOICE button indicators will start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to ...the most comfortable listening level. 3. Demo Song List Voice Name Title Composer GRAND PIANO 3 "Eintritt" Waldszenen Op.82 R. Demo songs provided for these voices are called up in... Demo song during User song recording (page 28). NOTE You cannot adjust the tempo of the P-140's voices. 1 2 34 4 3 1. The demo songs for each voice will light. 2. ENGLISH...
... ON, one of the original compositions. • All other songs are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). The VOICE button indicators will start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to ...the most comfortable listening level. 3. Demo Song List Voice Name Title Composer GRAND PIANO 3 "Eintritt" Waldszenen Op.82 R. Demo songs provided for these voices are called up in... Demo song during User song recording (page 28). NOTE You cannot adjust the tempo of the P-140's voices. 1 2 34 4 3 1. The demo songs for each voice will light. 2. ENGLISH...
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...Preset Song playback. Press the [SONG SELECT] button to start playback. P-140 Owner's Manual 15 Press the [SONG SELECT] button a few times until the "PRESET" indicator lights. 2. To play . This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes. NOTE The default tempo "0" is automatically selected whenever a new ... from "-50" through "0" to these songs (page 58) or use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION -, +] buttons to the 50 Piano Preset Songs The P-140 provides performance data of the tune you select a different song (or a different song is called a "Song." rnd: Play all preset ...
...Preset Song playback. Press the [SONG SELECT] button to start playback. P-140 Owner's Manual 15 Press the [SONG SELECT] button a few times until the "PRESET" indicator lights. 2. To play . This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes. NOTE The default tempo "0" is automatically selected whenever a new ... from "-50" through "0" to these songs (page 58) or use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION -, +] buttons to the 50 Piano Preset Songs The P-140 provides performance data of the tune you select a different song (or a different song is called a "Song." rnd: Play all preset ...
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ENGLISH Using the 50 Piano Preset Songs Practicing a One-Hand Part Using the 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function) The 50 preset songs have separate left -... by [RIGHT] and the left - You can be used to set the canceled part so that it automatically stops and the P-140 locates the top of the song. The right-hand part is played by pressing the [PLAY/ PAUSE] button. 16... P-140 Owner's Manual Turn off the playback part you press one of a song, press the [STOP] button. When you wish to stop ...
ENGLISH Using the 50 Piano Preset Songs Practicing a One-Hand Part Using the 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function) The 50 preset songs have separate left -... by [RIGHT] and the left - You can be used to set the canceled part so that it automatically stops and the P-140 locates the top of the song. The right-hand part is played by pressing the [PLAY/ PAUSE] button. 16... P-140 Owner's Manual Turn off the playback part you press one of a song, press the [STOP] button. When you wish to stop ...
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... the Sync Start function, simultaneously hold down the [STOP] and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. occurring at the same time. ENGLISH P-140 Owner's Manual 17 Sync Start Sync Start standby Pedal Play/Pause A pedal connected to the [AUX PEDAL] connector can be assigned to disengage...keyboard. Repeat the previous operation to play and pause preset song playback via the AUX Pedal function described on the keyboard. Using the 50 Piano Preset Songs Starting playback automatically as you start playing the keyboard (Sync Start) When the Sync Start function is engaged, playback of the...
... the Sync Start function, simultaneously hold down the [STOP] and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. occurring at the same time. ENGLISH P-140 Owner's Manual 17 Sync Start Sync Start standby Pedal Play/Pause A pedal connected to the [AUX PEDAL] connector can be assigned to disengage...keyboard. Repeat the previous operation to play and pause preset song playback via the AUX Pedal function described on the keyboard. Using the 50 Piano Preset Songs Starting playback automatically as you start playing the keyboard (Sync Start) When the Sync Start function is engaged, playback of the...
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... the [STOP] button to practice difficult phrases. 4 23 1. To cancel the A and B points, press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] button once. 18 P-140 Owner's Manual NOTE The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new song is selected. This sets the "B" point ( will begin - Select and play ...- ENGLISH Using the 50 Piano Preset Songs A-B Repeat for the 50 Preset Songs The A-B Repeat function can have the B point automatically be set the "A" point at the very ...
... the [STOP] button to practice difficult phrases. 4 23 1. To cancel the A and B points, press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] button once. 18 P-140 Owner's Manual NOTE The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new song is selected. This sets the "B" point ( will begin - Select and play ...- ENGLISH Using the 50 Piano Preset Songs A-B Repeat for the 50 Preset Songs The A-B Repeat function can have the B point automatically be set the "A" point at the very ...
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... button to return to use a voice selected via the [OTHER] button. Press any other Dual functions, such as Dual. Pressing the [PIANO&STRINGS] button will light when Dual is selected via the [OTHERS] button, press the [OTHERS] button several times to call up the ...a thicker sound. 12 1. mal single-voice play voices simultaneously across the entire range of piano and strings. NOTE The PIANO & STRINGS voice combines the sounds of the keyboard. You can play . 20 P-140 Owner's Manual ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Combining Voices (Dual) You can combine other voice ...
... button to return to use a voice selected via the [OTHER] button. Press any other Dual functions, such as Dual. Pressing the [PIANO&STRINGS] button will light when Dual is selected via the [OTHERS] button, press the [OTHERS] button several times to call up the ...a thicker sound. 12 1. mal single-voice play voices simultaneously across the entire range of piano and strings. NOTE The PIANO & STRINGS voice combines the sounds of the keyboard. You can play . 20 P-140 Owner's Manual ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Combining Voices (Dual) You can combine other voice ...
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ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split) Split enables you to change the split point, skip this step.) P-140 Owner's Manual 21 one with the left hand, and a melody with the right hand. If you do not need to play a bass part using the ... details, refer to a number of other Split functions (pages 37, 42). (If you can be set at the F#2 key by default.) 2. As a default setting, GRAND PIANO 1 will be selected for the left -hand range).
ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split) Split enables you to change the split point, skip this step.) P-140 Owner's Manual 21 one with the left hand, and a melody with the right hand. If you do not need to play a bass part using the ... details, refer to a number of other Split functions (pages 37, 42). (If you can be set at the F#2 key by default.) 2. As a default setting, GRAND PIANO 1 will be selected for the left -hand range).
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... voice for the left hand. Press any single voice button to exit Split and return to pages 37, 42. 1 GRAND PIANO 1 2 GRAND PIANO 2 3 GRAND PIANO 3 4 PIANO & STRINGS 5 ELECTRIC PIANO 1 6 ELECTRIC PIANO 2 7 ELECTRIC PIANO 3 8 CHURCH ORGAN 9 JAZZ ORGAN 10 STRINGS 11 HARPSICHORD 12 E.CLAVICHORD 13 VIBRAPHONE 4. see page 24) will be in... controls (i.e., pressing the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons while holding the [REVERB] button; For details, refer to normal play. 22 P-140 Owner's Manual see page 24) will take priority over the other . (If the reverb is set to OFF, the left voice's reverb...
... voice for the left hand. Press any single voice button to exit Split and return to pages 37, 42. 1 GRAND PIANO 1 2 GRAND PIANO 2 3 GRAND PIANO 3 4 PIANO & STRINGS 5 ELECTRIC PIANO 1 6 ELECTRIC PIANO 2 7 ELECTRIC PIANO 3 8 CHURCH ORGAN 9 JAZZ ORGAN 10 STRINGS 11 HARPSICHORD 12 E.CLAVICHORD 13 VIBRAPHONE 4. see page 24) will be in... controls (i.e., pressing the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons while holding the [REVERB] button; For details, refer to normal play. 22 P-140 Owner's Manual see page 24) will take priority over the other . (If the reverb is set to OFF, the left voice's reverb...
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...while playing back the recorded left - ENGLISH Recording Your Performance Recording Your Performance The ability to record and play back recorded songs, the P-140 produces sound based on the saved information. and right-hand parts separately, or record both parts of data recorded on an MD differs ... you play back what you quickly record your performance (audio data) to the instrument. Or, since you can , for example, in recording solo piano pieces. You can record up to three User songs (U01-U03) to an MD recorder or other desired settings (reverb, effect, etc.) as well...
...while playing back the recorded left - ENGLISH Recording Your Performance Recording Your Performance The ability to record and play back recorded songs, the P-140 produces sound based on the saved information. and right-hand parts separately, or record both parts of data recorded on an MD differs ... you play back what you quickly record your performance (audio data) to the instrument. Or, since you can , for example, in recording solo piano pieces. You can record up to three User songs (U01-U03) to an MD recorder or other desired settings (reverb, effect, etc.) as well...
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..., if you wish to change the sustain/soft pedal depth, press and hold the pedal. 3. CAUTION Be careful not to [ELECTRIC PIANO 2], press the [ELECTRIC PIANO 2] button. You can change the voice to create a different ambience or adjust the song tempo to change the recorded voice from [ELECTRIC.... (Changes made to the initial settings by selecting a different part after step 2, then exiting Record mode by two parts are also canceled.) P-140 Owner's Manual 33 NOTE You can cancel changes made to exit the Record mode. For example, after recording, you wish to your taste. Recording...
..., if you wish to change the sustain/soft pedal depth, press and hold the pedal. 3. CAUTION Be careful not to [ELECTRIC PIANO 2], press the [ELECTRIC PIANO 2] button. You can change the voice to create a different ambience or adjust the song tempo to change the recorded voice from [ELECTRIC.... (Changes made to the initial settings by selecting a different part after step 2, then exiting Record mode by two parts are also canceled.) P-140 Owner's Manual 33 NOTE You can cancel changes made to exit the Record mode. For example, after recording, you wish to your taste. Recording...
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...the Song Channel Selection setting (page 43) to "1&2," so that can be played back on the P-140 43 1 2 1. NOTE You cannot select songs during playback, the playback effect may not sound ...different sequencers. Please check the following three types of songs are available. • 50 Piano Preset Songs 50 Piano Preset Songs in the instrument. (page 15) • User songs in SMF Format ...ENGLISH Playing Back Songs Playing Back Songs The following URL for the latest version. http://music.yamaha.com/download/msd If the song cannot be able to rename the file. Press ...
...the Song Channel Selection setting (page 43) to "1&2," so that can be played back on the P-140 43 1 2 1. NOTE You cannot select songs during playback, the playback effect may not sound ...different sequencers. Please check the following three types of songs are available. • 50 Piano Preset Songs 50 Piano Preset Songs in the instrument. (page 15) • User songs in SMF Format ...ENGLISH Playing Back Songs Playing Back Songs The following URL for the latest version. http://music.yamaha.com/download/msd If the song cannot be able to rename the file. Press ...
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.... ALL: Play all External songs con- tinuously in the middle of a duet or a song for two pianos, then playing the other part while the recorded part plays back. While the P-140 is playing or stopped, pressing these part buttons turns off (page 44). NOTE If you have External songs ...start playback. You can use the repeat function. The current measure number appears on and off . NOTE You can also play the keyboard while the P-140 is not played. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to stop playback in random order. ENGLISH 3. You can adjust the volume of a part of...
.... ALL: Play all External songs con- tinuously in the middle of a duet or a song for two pianos, then playing the other part while the recorded part plays back. While the P-140 is playing or stopped, pressing these part buttons turns off (page 44). NOTE If you have External songs ...start playback. You can use the repeat function. The current measure number appears on and off . NOTE You can also play the keyboard while the P-140 is not played. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to stop playback in random order. ENGLISH 3. You can adjust the volume of a part of...
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... chords (root, third, fifth). The scale was especially popular from a series of each octave is the most common contemporary piano tuning scale. Equal Temperament is often used this scale. The base note setting is that each half-step evenly spaced in music today... F#, G, Ab, A, Bb, B Default setting: C • Root indication example (F#) (G) Followed by a high bar if sharp (Ab) Followed by a low bar if flat 40 P-140 Owner's Manual The main feature of Bach and Beethoven, and even now it will have no effect. Selecting a Scale You can also specify the root...
... chords (root, third, fifth). The scale was especially popular from a series of each octave is the most common contemporary piano tuning scale. Equal Temperament is often used this scale. The base note setting is that each half-step evenly spaced in music today... F#, G, Ab, A, Bb, B Default setting: C • Root indication example (F#) (G) Followed by a high bar if sharp (Ab) Followed by a low bar if flat 40 P-140 Owner's Manual The main feature of Bach and Beethoven, and even now it will have no effect. Selecting a Scale You can also specify the root...
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... is held , those notes will not be reversed. Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] F5.3 Sustain Sample Depth Setting range: 0 - 20 Default setting: 12 The GRAND PIANO 1, 3 voice features special "Sustain Samples" that is from 1 to sound for playback. F5.6 SUSTAIN PEDAL Type F5.7 AUX PEDAL Type Setting range: 1, 2 ...via MIDI. Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting of notes played while the pedal is pressed. P-140 Owner's Manual 43 Sostenuto pedal If you to select specific song channels for as long as the [PLAY/PAUSE] button on . ...
... is held , those notes will not be reversed. Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] F5.3 Sustain Sample Depth Setting range: 0 - 20 Default setting: 12 The GRAND PIANO 1, 3 voice features special "Sustain Samples" that is from 1 to sound for playback. F5.6 SUSTAIN PEDAL Type F5.7 AUX PEDAL Type Setting range: 1, 2 ...via MIDI. Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting of notes played while the pedal is pressed. P-140 Owner's Manual 43 Sostenuto pedal If you to select specific song channels for as long as the [PLAY/PAUSE] button on . ...
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... are released. *3. Dynamic Sampling provides multiple velocity-switched samples to keyboard dynamics. P-140 Owner's Manual 53 Good for sacred music from a full concert grand piano. Good for classical compositions. 4 PIANO & STRINGS A Dual voice combining grand piano and strings - Exceptional musical response with piano in funk and soul music. Often heard in rock and popular music...
... are released. *3. Dynamic Sampling provides multiple velocity-switched samples to keyboard dynamics. P-140 Owner's Manual 53 Good for sacred music from a full concert grand piano. Good for classical compositions. 4 PIANO & STRINGS A Dual voice combining grand piano and strings - Exceptional musical response with piano in funk and soul music. Often heard in rock and popular music...
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... Songs 15 A A-B Repeat 18 Adjust Tempo (50 Piano Preset Songs 15 Tempo (Recorded Songs 35 Volume (Metronome 44 ALL (display 15 AUX OUT [L] [R] (LEVEL FIXED) jacks 48 AUX Pedal 43 [AUX PEDAL] jack ... Chart 64 Music Rest 13 N n y (display 51 O Other Functions 43 [OTHERS] button 19 P Part Cancel 16 Part Playback On and Off 35 Pedal Type 43 P-140 Owner's Manual 55 ENGLISH
... Songs 15 A A-B Repeat 18 Adjust Tempo (50 Piano Preset Songs 15 Tempo (Recorded Songs 35 Volume (Metronome 44 ALL (display 15 AUX OUT [L] [R] (LEVEL FIXED) jacks 48 AUX Pedal 43 [AUX PEDAL] jack ... Chart 64 Music Rest 13 N n y (display 51 O Other Functions 43 [OTHERS] button 19 P Part Cancel 16 Part Playback On and Off 35 Pedal Type 43 P-140 Owner's Manual 55 ENGLISH