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ENGLISH Connections • Before connecting the instrument to external media such as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Then have ...Do not use a soft, dry cloth. If you save your important data onto two external media. P-90 PRECAUTIONS 4 (3)-7 2/2 Before turning the power on or off the power for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the panel or keyboard....
ENGLISH Connections • Before connecting the instrument to external media such as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Then have ...Do not use a soft, dry cloth. If you save your important data onto two external media. P-90 PRECAUTIONS 4 (3)-7 2/2 Before turning the power on or off the power for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the panel or keyboard....
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.......... 45 Troubleshooting 49 Preset Voice List 50 Demo Song List 52 Preset Song List 52 Index 53 Factory Setting List 55 MIDI Data Format 56 MIDI Implementation Chart 60 Specifications 61 P-90 Table of a song 29 Playing Back Recorded Songs 30 Playing Back a Song 30 Useful Playback Functions 31 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION]......... 32...
.......... 45 Troubleshooting 49 Preset Voice List 50 Demo Song List 52 Preset Song List 52 Index 53 Factory Setting List 55 MIDI Data Format 56 MIDI Implementation Chart 60 Specifications 61 P-90 Table of a song 29 Playing Back Recorded Songs 30 Playing Back a Song 30 Useful Playback Functions 31 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION]......... 32...
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...other trademarks are for instructional purposes only and may appear somewhat different from those on locale) 6 P-90 Accessories Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, MIDI files, WAVE data. Trademarks: • Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, ...Inc. • Windows is not permitted under relevant laws. COPYRIGHT NOTICE This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns...
...other trademarks are for instructional purposes only and may appear somewhat different from those on locale) 6 P-90 Accessories Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, MIDI files, WAVE data. Trademarks: • Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, ...Inc. • Windows is not permitted under relevant laws. COPYRIGHT NOTICE This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns...
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...64257;ed phrase repeatedly A-B Repeat for your performance Recording Your Performance" on page 26 Settings Adjusting the P-90 settings Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION]" on page 32 Connecting the P-90 to other instruments or CD music Fine tuning of the pitch" on page 35 Changing voices Viewing the ...]" on page 20 Adding spread or swell to the sound ..."[EFFECT]" on page 20 Enhancing the sound with other devices What is MIDI? ..."About MIDI" on page 44 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer" on page 19 Practicing Muting the right- ENGLISH Application Index Use this ...
...64257;ed phrase repeatedly A-B Repeat for your performance Recording Your Performance" on page 26 Settings Adjusting the P-90 settings Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION]" on page 32 Connecting the P-90 to other instruments or CD music Fine tuning of the pitch" on page 35 Changing voices Viewing the ...]" on page 20 Adding spread or swell to the sound ..."[EFFECT]" on page 20 Enhancing the sound with other devices What is MIDI? ..."About MIDI" on page 44 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer" on page 19 Practicing Muting the right- ENGLISH Application Index Use this ...
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... that provides graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range. Connect a MIDI device here to use various MIDI functions (pages 40-42). (About MIDI ➝ page 44) SUSTAIN IN MIDI OUT HOST SELECT TO HOST MIDI Mac PC-2 PC-1 DC IN 12V STANDBY / ON OUTPUT L R L...that add the subtle sound produced when the keys are released. ENGLISH Features The Yamaha P-90 Electronic Piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as Yamaha's original "AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for each voice (page 14...
... that provides graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range. Connect a MIDI device here to use various MIDI functions (pages 40-42). (About MIDI ➝ page 44) SUSTAIN IN MIDI OUT HOST SELECT TO HOST MIDI Mac PC-2 PC-1 DC IN 12V STANDBY / ON OUTPUT L R L...that add the subtle sound produced when the keys are released. ENGLISH Features The Yamaha P-90 Electronic Piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as Yamaha's original "AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for each voice (page 14...
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...Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the P-90, or during electrical storms. PA-3C AC outlet P-90 Before using the P-90 Music Rest Attach the music rest to the instrument by Yamaha) to both the adaptor and the P-90. ENGLISH Connecting the AC Power Adaptor and external equipment... SUSTAIN IN MIDI OUT HOST SELECT TO HOST MIDI Mac PC-2 PC-1 5 6 7 ...
...Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the P-90, or during electrical storms. PA-3C AC outlet P-90 Before using the P-90 Music Rest Attach the music rest to the instrument by Yamaha) to both the adaptor and the P-90. ENGLISH Connecting the AC Power Adaptor and external equipment... SUSTAIN IN MIDI OUT HOST SELECT TO HOST MIDI Mac PC-2 PC-1 5 6 7 ...
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.... If you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet. Refer to page 44 "About MIDI." 7 [TO HOST] connector and [HOST SELECT] switch You can use the P-90's [MASTER VOLUME] control and the volume control of your model of connected devices to the minimum setting ...set the [HOST SELECT] switch to "MIDI." If using the P-90 11 ENGLISH If you have connected your personal computer to the [TO HOST] connector. STANDBY / ON MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX P-90 Before using these MIDI connectors, set this switch to the setting (other than "MIDI") appropriate for a long time, make...
.... If you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet. Refer to page 44 "About MIDI." 7 [TO HOST] connector and [HOST SELECT] switch You can use the P-90's [MASTER VOLUME] control and the volume control of your model of connected devices to the minimum setting ...set the [HOST SELECT] switch to "MIDI." If using the P-90 11 ENGLISH If you have connected your personal computer to the [TO HOST] connector. STANDBY / ON MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX P-90 Before using these MIDI connectors, set this switch to the setting (other than "MIDI") appropriate for a long time, make...
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...each of the metronome, if used to select functions - These same buttons are used to change the time signature (beat) of the P-90's voices. See page 33 fordetails. 7 [-/NO▼], [+/YES▲] Buttons These buttons select a preset song number for details. 4... A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 1 [MASTER VOLUME] Control The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the P-90's output volume (level). The [MASTER VOLUME] control also adjusts headphone volume when a pair of the output sound from 32 ... use the [-/NO▼], [+/YES▲] buttons to 280 beats per minute - including the MIDI functions -
...each of the metronome, if used to select functions - These same buttons are used to change the time signature (beat) of the P-90's voices. See page 33 fordetails. 7 [-/NO▼], [+/YES▲] Buttons These buttons select a preset song number for details. 4... A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 1 [MASTER VOLUME] Control The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the P-90's output volume (level). The [MASTER VOLUME] control also adjusts headphone volume when a pair of the output sound from 32 ... use the [-/NO▼], [+/YES▲] buttons to 280 beats per minute - including the MIDI functions -
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... power on page 52 for the complete list of demo sounds for the piano voices with various effects by that effectively demonstrate each of the P-90's voices. 25 4 3 MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX MELLOW BRILLIANCE BRIGHT DEMO START/ STOP TEMPO/ FUNCTION# FUNCTION METRONOME - / NO + / YES TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE... to the Demonstration Tunes Refer to the "Piano Voice Demo Description" on . (In case the power is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors. Press the [DEMO] button to adjust the brilliance (page 20). 4. Engage Demo mode. PIANO CLAVI./ VIBES/ PIANO 1 PIANO 2 1 2 HARPSI. Exit...
... power on page 52 for the complete list of demo sounds for the piano voices with various effects by that effectively demonstrate each of the P-90's voices. 25 4 3 MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX MELLOW BRILLIANCE BRIGHT DEMO START/ STOP TEMPO/ FUNCTION# FUNCTION METRONOME - / NO + / YES TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE... to the Demonstration Tunes Refer to the "Piano Voice Demo Description" on . (In case the power is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors. Press the [DEMO] button to adjust the brilliance (page 20). 4. Engage Demo mode. PIANO CLAVI./ VIBES/ PIANO 1 PIANO 2 1 2 HARPSI. Exit...
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ENGLISH 4. Press the [PRESET] button to start playback. The indicator turns off the playback part you wish to practice. MIDI reception is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors. The right-hand part is played by [TRACK1] and the left - Turn off , and the unit returns to use the practice...can turn off playback, the corresponding button indicator turns off . 2. and right-hand parts on and off and the corresponding part playback is "5". 16 P-90 Listening to turn the left - After you first select a song, both parts. For more information, see pages 16-18. You can be...
ENGLISH 4. Press the [PRESET] button to start playback. The indicator turns off the playback part you wish to practice. MIDI reception is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors. The right-hand part is played by [TRACK1] and the left - Turn off , and the unit returns to use the practice...can turn off playback, the corresponding button indicator turns off . 2. and right-hand parts on and off and the corresponding part playback is "5". 16 P-90 Listening to turn the left - After you first select a song, both parts. For more information, see pages 16-18. You can be...
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... OUTPUT connector (page 10). Recording vs. Recording to a cassette tape recorder or other desired settings (tempo, reverb, etc.) as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 by using the Bulk Data Dump function described on the P-90 may be more sense. PIANO E. It is also possible to store the data to an external... MIDI storage device such as well. When the unit is turned off. To avoid erasing data from that the existing data will...
... OUTPUT connector (page 10). Recording vs. Recording to a cassette tape recorder or other desired settings (tempo, reverb, etc.) as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 by using the Bulk Data Dump function described on the P-90 may be more sense. PIANO E. It is also possible to store the data to an external... MIDI storage device such as well. When the unit is turned off. To avoid erasing data from that the existing data will...
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...9650;] buttons to adjust the playback tempo as required before you cannot play back recorded songs. If the REVERB type is changed via the MIDI connectors. Adjust the tempo You can also enjoy playing duets with the playback. To stop when playback is not transmitted via the panel ... STRINGS CHOIR WOOD BASS E.BASS VARIATION SPLIT REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE VOICE ELECTRONIC PIANO Procedure 1. You can play the keyboard while the P-90 is turned on the display during playback, the metronome will be started when the recorder contains no data. When playback is in a ...
...9650;] buttons to adjust the playback tempo as required before you cannot play back recorded songs. If the REVERB type is changed via the MIDI connectors. Adjust the tempo You can also enjoy playing duets with the playback. To stop when playback is not transmitted via the panel ... STRINGS CHOIR WOOD BASS E.BASS VARIATION SPLIT REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE VOICE ELECTRONIC PIANO Procedure 1. You can play the keyboard while the P-90 is turned on the display during playback, the metronome will be started when the recorder contains no data. When playback is in a ...
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... Channel Selection Local Control ON/OFF Program Change ON/OFF Control Change ON/OFF MIDI Transmit Transpose Panel/Status Transmit Bulk Data Dump Voice MIDI Tuning Others P-90 F1 F2.1 F2.2 F3.1 F3.2 F3.3 F3.4 F3.5 F3.6 F3.7 F4.1 F4.2 F4.3 F4.4 F4.5 F4.6 F4.7 F4.8 F5.1 F5.2 F6 F7 ...these main functions consist of a set various parameters to make the best use of sub-modes. ENGLISH Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] You can set of P-90 functions, such as fine tuning the pitch, selecting a voice for the metronome, repeating playback, etc. Scale Base Note Dual Balance Dual Detune Voice...
... Channel Selection Local Control ON/OFF Program Change ON/OFF Control Change ON/OFF MIDI Transmit Transpose Panel/Status Transmit Bulk Data Dump Voice MIDI Tuning Others P-90 F1 F2.1 F2.2 F3.1 F3.2 F3.3 F3.4 F3.5 F3.6 F3.7 F4.1 F4.2 F4.3 F4.4 F4.5 F4.6 F4.7 F4.8 F5.1 F5.2 F6 F7 ...these main functions consist of a set various parameters to make the best use of sub-modes. ENGLISH Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] You can set of P-90 functions, such as fine tuning the pitch, selecting a voice for the metronome, repeating playback, etc. Scale Base Note Dual Balance Dual Detune Voice...
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... and receiving equipment must be played directly from a music computer or sequencer. Sub-mode F8.1: MIDI Transmit Channel Selection In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of different parts on which the P-90 receives MIDI data. Setting range: 1 - 16, OFF (not transmitted) Normal setting: 1 In Dual ...mode, Voice 1 data is available. This parameter enables you to specify the channel on all MIDI settings described below will not affect the P-90's panel settings or the notes you to specify the channel on its specified channel. Program change and...
... and receiving equipment must be played directly from a music computer or sequencer. Sub-mode F8.1: MIDI Transmit Channel Selection In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of different parts on which the P-90 receives MIDI data. Setting range: 1 - 16, OFF (not transmitted) Normal setting: 1 In Dual ...mode, Voice 1 data is available. This parameter enables you to specify the channel on all MIDI settings described below will not affect the P-90's panel settings or the notes you to specify the channel on its specified channel. Program change and...
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...receiving setup data via MIDI, and set of the P-90's voices, refer to transmit the panel/status data. Setting range: ON/OFF Normal setting: ON F8.6: MIDI Transmit Transpose This function allows the MIDI note data transmitted by up the panel controls as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, which...(the keyboard voice is played back. Engage Function mode and select . 4. ENGLISH F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF Normally the P-90 will respond to MIDI program change numbers received from an external keyboard or other appropriate controls are operated. Press the [+/YES] button to page 56 ...
...receiving setup data via MIDI, and set of the P-90's voices, refer to transmit the panel/status data. Setting range: ON/OFF Normal setting: ON F8.6: MIDI Transmit Transpose This function allows the MIDI note data transmitted by up the panel controls as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, which...(the keyboard voice is played back. Engage Function mode and select . 4. ENGLISH F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF Normally the P-90 will respond to MIDI program change numbers received from an external keyboard or other appropriate controls are operated. Press the [+/YES] button to page 56 ...
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...the data has been successfully transmitted. Press the [+/YES] button to select the desired sub-mode. No MIDI note/panel data transmission or data reception occurs during this time. Connect the P-90 via MIDI, and set or extended sequence of the following sub-mode functions). 1. If the backup function is turned... select . 4. For more information on transmitting and receiving bulk data via one week if the power is turned on via MIDI, refer to be accepted, the P-90 that they will not be executed when Demo/Preset Song mode or the user song recorder is in memory for each function ...
...the data has been successfully transmitted. Press the [+/YES] button to select the desired sub-mode. No MIDI note/panel data transmission or data reception occurs during this time. Connect the P-90 via MIDI, and set or extended sequence of the following sub-mode functions). 1. If the backup function is turned... select . 4. For more information on transmitting and receiving bulk data via one week if the power is turned on via MIDI, refer to be accepted, the P-90 that they will not be executed when Demo/Preset Song mode or the user song recorder is in memory for each function ...
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... Depth for each voice) • Touch Sensitivity (including the FIXED volume) • Metronome (Beat, Volume < settings>) • Preset Song Part Cancel Volume ( settings) F9.2: MIDI • The MIDI functions ( (expect for the settings) ) F9.3: Tuning • Transpose • Tuning ( settings) • Scale (including base note) ( settings) F9.4: Others • Other functions ( ) ... mode, Split mode, reverb, effect, touch sensitivity, tuning settings, and the settings affected by holding the C7 key (right-most key on page 55.) P-90 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] 43
... Depth for each voice) • Touch Sensitivity (including the FIXED volume) • Metronome (Beat, Volume < settings>) • Preset Song Part Cancel Volume ( settings) F9.2: MIDI • The MIDI functions ( (expect for the settings) ) F9.3: Tuning • Transpose • Tuning ( settings) • Scale (including base note) ( settings) F9.4: Others • Other functions ( ) ... mode, Split mode, reverb, effect, touch sensitivity, tuning settings, and the settings affected by holding the C7 key (right-most key on page 55.) P-90 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] 43
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... various music books and other publications. 44 P-90 About MIDI You can be transmitted or received varies depending on page 60. Since MIDI data that can also obtain detailed information about MIDI from a connected MIDI device or computer. MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI data. When you are using (page 47). The P-90's MIDI Implementation Chart appears on the type of...
... various music books and other publications. 44 P-90 About MIDI You can be transmitted or received varies depending on page 60. Since MIDI data that can also obtain detailed information about MIDI from a connected MIDI device or computer. MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI data. When you are using (page 47). The P-90's MIDI Implementation Chart appears on the type of...
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... [xxH] -> [11H] -> [0nH] -> [ccH] -> [vvH] -> [F7H] F0H = Exclusive status 43H = Yamaha ID 73H = Clavinova ID 7FH = Extended Product ID xxH = Product ID (P-90: 32H) 11H = Special control 0nH = Control MIDI change (n=channel number) cc = Control number vv = Value F7H = End of Exclusive Control 0n ccH vvH Split... Address Low ddH = Data | F7H = End of a bulk block. SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES (P-90 MIDI Format) Data format: [F0H] -> [43H] -> [73H] -> [01H] -> [nnH] -> [F7H] F0H = Exclusive status 43H = Yamaha ID 73H = Clavinova ID 01H = Product ID (CLP common) nnH = Substatus nn Control ...
... [xxH] -> [11H] -> [0nH] -> [ccH] -> [vvH] -> [F7H] F0H = Exclusive status 43H = Yamaha ID 73H = Clavinova ID 7FH = Extended Product ID xxH = Product ID (P-90: 32H) 11H = Special control 0nH = Control MIDI change (n=channel number) cc = Control number vv = Value F7H = End of Exclusive Control 0n ccH vvH Split... Address Low ddH = Data | F7H = End of a bulk block. SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES (P-90 MIDI Format) Data format: [F0H] -> [43H] -> [73H] -> [01H] -> [nnH] -> [F7H] F0H = Exclusive status 43H = Yamaha ID 73H = Clavinova ID 01H = Product ID (CLP common) nnH = Substatus nn Control ...
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Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY 60 P-90 Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO Ø : Yes ˛ : No Transmitted Basic Channel Default 1 Changed 1 - 16 Mode Default 3 Messages ˛ Altered Note 9 - 120 ...,126,127) Ø (121) Ø (122) Ø (123-125) Ø ˛ Notes: *1= Receive Mode is always multi timbre and Poly mode. YAMMAIHDA I I[mElpecletrmoneicntPaiatnioon] Chart Model P-90 MIDI Implementation Chart Date : 08,Jan 2003 Version : 1.0 Function...
Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY 60 P-90 Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO Ø : Yes ˛ : No Transmitted Basic Channel Default 1 Changed 1 - 16 Mode Default 3 Messages ˛ Altered Note 9 - 120 ...,126,127) Ø (121) Ø (122) Ø (123-125) Ø ˛ Notes: *1= Receive Mode is always multi timbre and Poly mode. YAMMAIHDA I I[mElpecletrmoneicntPaiatnioon] Chart Model P-90 MIDI Implementation Chart Date : 08,Jan 2003 Version : 1.0 Function...