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...use . Make sure to discard used batteries according to external media such as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer. If this can cause permanent hearing loss. Be sure to...] switch) is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is not in the ears, consult a physician. P-90 PRECAUTIONS 4 (3)-7 2/2 ENGLISH Connections • Before connecting the instrument to other objects into the gaps on for... • Depending upon the Backup Functions (page 42) settings, internal data is retained for about 1 week after the power is lost or destroyed. Yamaha cannot be lost due to malfunction ...
...use . Make sure to discard used batteries according to external media such as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer. If this can cause permanent hearing loss. Be sure to...] switch) is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is not in the ears, consult a physician. P-90 PRECAUTIONS 4 (3)-7 2/2 ENGLISH Connections • Before connecting the instrument to other objects into the gaps on for... • Depending upon the Backup Functions (page 42) settings, internal data is retained for about 1 week after the power is lost or destroyed. Yamaha cannot be lost due to malfunction ...
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... About Each Function 35 F1. Dual Mode Functions 37 F4. Backup Functions 42 About MIDI 44 Connecting a Personal Computer....... 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 Contents 5 Other Functions 39 F6...
... About Each Function 35 F1. Dual Mode Functions 37 F4. Backup Functions 42 About MIDI 44 Connecting a Personal Computer....... 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 Contents 5 Other Functions 39 F6...
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... on locale) 6 P-90 Accessories Trademarks: • Apple and Macintosh are for purchasing the Yamaha P-90 Electronic Piano! ENGLISH Thank you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the P-90. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, MIDI files, WAVE data...you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. * The illustrations and LED displays shown in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation. •...
... on locale) 6 P-90 Accessories Trademarks: • Apple and Macintosh are for purchasing the Yamaha P-90 Electronic Piano! ENGLISH Thank you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the P-90. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, MIDI files, WAVE data...you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. * The illustrations and LED displays shown in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation. •...
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...an accompaniment that may be helpful 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 ...list of the entire instrument when you play the P-90 along with other devices What is MIDI? ..."About MIDI" on page 44 Connecting ...
...an accompaniment that may be helpful 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 ...list of the entire instrument when you play the P-90 along with other devices What is MIDI? ..."About MIDI" on page 44 Connecting ...
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...page 20). [SPLIT] button You can play different voices on the left- 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 /L+R R ... the same, unshifted keys (page 22). While this jack. PIANO E. 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). ...
...page 20). [SPLIT] button You can play different voices on the left- 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 /L+R R ... the same, unshifted keys (page 22). While this jack. PIANO E. 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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...C3 1 [MASTER VOLUME] Control The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the P-90's output volume (level). page 25. 5 [TEMPO/FUNCTION#▲,▼] Buttons These buttons adjust the tempo of the metronome function as well as the playback tempo of other parameters (i.e. The tempo range is...to 280 beats per minute - The [TEMPO/FUNCTION#▲,▼]buttons, are also used while the METRONOME [START/STOP] button is held - including the MIDI functions - that significantly enhance versatility and playability. their "-/NO" and "+/YES" functions). 8 SONG [PRESET] Button This button enters...
...C3 1 [MASTER VOLUME] Control The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the P-90's output volume (level). page 25. 5 [TEMPO/FUNCTION#▲,▼] Buttons These buttons adjust the tempo of the metronome function as well as the playback tempo of other parameters (i.e. The tempo range is...to 280 beats per minute - The [TEMPO/FUNCTION#▲,▼]buttons, are also used while the METRONOME [START/STOP] button is held - including the MIDI functions - that significantly enhance versatility and playability. their "-/NO" and "+/YES" functions). 8 SONG [PRESET] Button This button enters...
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...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 PRESET TRACK START/ STOP REC SONG...function (page 18) in sequence. 3. Press the SONG [START/STOP] button or the voice button of the currentlyplaying demo to stop flashing in Demo Song mode. Exit from Demo mode and return to normal play back demonstration tunes. MIDI reception is not transmitted via the MIDI...
...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 PRESET TRACK START/ STOP REC SONG...function (page 18) in sequence. 3. Press the SONG [START/STOP] button or the voice button of the currentlyplaying demo to stop flashing in Demo Song mode. Exit from Demo mode and return to normal play back demonstration tunes. MIDI reception is not transmitted via the MIDI...
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...CHOIR WOOD BASS E.BASS VARIATION SPLIT REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE VOICE ELECTRONIC PIANO Procedure 1. The Preset Song Part Cancel function cannot be used during playback. ENGLISH 4. Exit from "0" (no sound) to set the canceled part so ...both [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators light up, indicating that is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors. The "Preset Song Part Cancel Volume" function described on or off . and right-hand parts on individual tracks. You can practice the...indicator turns off and the corresponding part playback is "5". 16 P-90 Listening to practice.
...CHOIR WOOD BASS E.BASS VARIATION SPLIT REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE VOICE ELECTRONIC PIANO Procedure 1. The Preset Song Part Cancel function cannot be used during playback. ENGLISH 4. Exit from "0" (no sound) to set the canceled part so ...both [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators light up, indicating that is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors. The "Preset Song Part Cancel Volume" function described on or off . and right-hand parts on individual tracks. You can practice the...indicator turns off and the corresponding part playback is "5". 16 P-90 Listening to practice.
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...want to keep your performance (audio data) 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 page 42. 1. You can, for a few minutes at least once a week. You can record up green, .... If you will be using Dual or Split mode). If the indicator lights up to two tracks separately, you 've played on the P-90 keyboard can also adjust the playback volume using [MASTER VOLUME]. and right-hand parts separately, or record both parts of performance data recorded on ...
...want to keep your performance (audio data) 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 page 42. 1. You can, for a few minutes at least once a week. You can record up green, .... If you will be using Dual or Split mode). If the indicator lights up to two tracks separately, you 've played on the P-90 keyboard can also adjust the playback volume using [MASTER VOLUME]. and right-hand parts separately, or record both parts of performance data recorded on ...
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...one part of the song. Adjust the tempo You can play the keyboard while the P-90 is not transmitted via the panel controls during playback. When playback is set when you ...press the [▼] and [▲] buttons simultaneously. 2. Playback cannot be changed via the MIDI connectors. Adjust the volume Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the P90, even if the...data is playing back a song. MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX MELLOW BRILLIANCE BRIGHT DEMO START/ STOP TEMPO/ FUNCTION# FUNCTION METRONOME - / NO + / YES TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE PRESET TRACK START/ STOP REC SONG ROOM ...
...one part of the song. Adjust the tempo You can play the keyboard while the P-90 is not transmitted via the panel controls during playback. When playback is set when you ...press the [▼] and [▲] buttons simultaneously. 2. Playback cannot be changed via the MIDI connectors. Adjust the volume Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the P90, even if the...data is playing back a song. MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX MELLOW BRILLIANCE BRIGHT DEMO START/ STOP TEMPO/ FUNCTION# FUNCTION METRONOME - / NO + / YES TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE PRESET TRACK START/ STOP REC SONG ROOM ...
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... Tuning of the Pitch Selecting a Scale Dual Mode Functions Split Mode Functions Other Functions Metronome Volume Preset Song Part Cancel Volume MIDI Functions Backup Functions Sub-Mode - Scale Base Note Dual Balance Dual Detune Voice 1 Octave Shift Voice 2 Octave Shift Voice 1 Effect Depth Voice 2 Effect Depth... 40 40 40 41 41 41 41 42 42 42 42 42 32 P-90 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] The P-90 has nine main functions. Some of these main functions consist of a set various parameters to make the best use of P-90 functions, such as fine tuning the pitch, selecting a voice for the ...
... Tuning of the Pitch Selecting a Scale Dual Mode Functions Split Mode Functions Other Functions Metronome Volume Preset Song Part Cancel Volume MIDI Functions Backup Functions Sub-Mode - Scale Base Note Dual Balance Dual Detune Voice 1 Octave Shift Voice 2 Octave Shift Voice 1 Effect Depth Voice 2 Effect Depth... 40 40 40 41 41 41 41 42 42 42 42 42 32 P-90 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] The P-90 has nine main functions. Some of these main functions consist of a set various parameters to make the best use of P-90 functions, such as fine tuning the pitch, selecting a voice for the ...
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...voice data is transmitted on which the P-90 receives MIDI data. This parameter enables you play multi-channel song data received from the keyboard. In this situation, all 16 MIDI channels, enabling the P-90 to the specified channel. MIDI Functions You can be set a selected parameter.... At the same time, the internal tone generator responds to MIDI settings. Setting range: 1 - 16, OFF (not transmitted...
...voice data is transmitted on which the P-90 receives MIDI data. This parameter enables you play multi-channel song data received from the keyboard. In this situation, all 16 MIDI channels, enabling the P-90 to the specified channel. MIDI Functions You can be set a selected parameter.... At the same time, the internal tone generator responds to MIDI settings. Setting range: 1 - 16, OFF (not transmitted...
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...that voices can be selected on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not change). Engage Function mode and select . 4. Connect the P-90 via the MIDI OUT terminal. This function makes it can receive the setup data. 3. For information on playback. The pitch of the...by this function. See page 57 for example, the P-90's pedal and other MIDI device, causing the correspondingly-numbered voice to be selected on the P-90 without affecting an external MIDI device. For information on control changes that contains a set up the panel controls as the Yamaha MIDI Data ...
...that voices can be selected on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not change). Engage Function mode and select . 4. Connect the P-90 via the MIDI OUT terminal. This function makes it can receive the setup data. 3. For information on playback. The pitch of the...by this function. See page 57 for example, the P-90's pedal and other MIDI device, causing the correspondingly-numbered voice to be selected on the P-90 without affecting an external MIDI device. For information on control changes that contains a set up the panel controls as the Yamaha MIDI Data ...
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...[+/YES] button to turn on the P-90. 2. Connect the P-90 via MIDI, and set or extended sequence of the following sub-mode functions). 1. F9. Connect the P-90 to MDF3, a MIDI data filer via MIDI to the device to begin bulk transmission. Backup Functions Backup: You can back up the MDF3... so it to a connected MIDI data filer (such as the one...
...[+/YES] button to turn on the P-90. 2. Connect the P-90 via MIDI, and set or extended sequence of the following sub-mode functions). 1. F9. Connect the P-90 to MDF3, a MIDI data filer via MIDI to the device to begin bulk transmission. Backup Functions Backup: You can back up the MDF3... so it to a connected MIDI data filer (such as the one...
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...(F9) to their original factory preset values by holding the C7 key (right-most key on page 55.) P-90 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] 43 ENGLISH Description of sub-modes Voice • Voice (Keyboard, Dual, and Split) • Dual (ON/OFF, Voice...8226; 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...
...(F9) to their original factory preset values by holding the C7 key (right-most key on page 55.) P-90 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] 43 ENGLISH Description of sub-modes Voice • Voice (Keyboard, Dual, and Split) • Dual (ON/OFF, Voice...8226; 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...
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... computer, first turn the power off the power to both the P-90 and the computer, and check the cable connection and the position of the computer on first, then the P-90, and check whether the MIDI driver and MIDI application function properly. P-90 Connecting a Personal Computer 45 Use a MIDI interface and the P-90's MIDI connectors (page 47). 3.
... computer, first turn the power off the power to both the P-90 and the computer, and check the cable connection and the position of the computer on first, then the P-90, and check whether the MIDI driver and MIDI application function properly. P-90 Connecting a Personal Computer 45 Use a MIDI interface and the P-90's MIDI connectors (page 47). 3.
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... port of the following diagram shows the pin assignments for Windows). You can download this connection, the P-90 functions as a MIDI interface. Pin numbers (view from the following XG Library on the Yamaha web site: http://www.yamaha-xg.com RS-232C (D-sub 9-pin) RS-232C (D-sub 25-pin) modem port ENGLISH Windows Windows Macintosh...
... port of the following diagram shows the pin assignments for Windows). You can download this connection, the P-90 functions as a MIDI interface. Pin numbers (view from the following XG Library on the Yamaha web site: http://www.yamaha-xg.com RS-232C (D-sub 9-pin) RS-232C (D-sub 25-pin) modem port ENGLISH Windows Windows Macintosh...
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... SPLIT REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE VOICE ELECTRONIC PIANO P-90 An example of connecting the USB interface to the P-90 using MIDI cables IN MIDI OUT HOST SELECT computer USB cable MIDI Mac PC-2 PC-1 MIDI cables USB interface MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX MELLOW BRILLIANCE BRIGHT DEMO START/ STOP TEMPO/ FUNCTION# FUNCTION METRONOME - / NO + / YES TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE PRESET...
... SPLIT REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE VOICE ELECTRONIC PIANO P-90 An example of connecting the USB interface to the P-90 using MIDI cables IN MIDI OUT HOST SELECT computer USB cable MIDI Mac PC-2 PC-1 MIDI cables USB interface MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX MELLOW BRILLIANCE BRIGHT DEMO START/ STOP TEMPO/ FUNCTION# FUNCTION METRONOME - / NO + / YES TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE PRESET...
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... Voice Reverb Type Reverb Depth Effect Type Effect Depth Touch Sensitivity Volume in the FIXED Mode Metronome Metronome Time Signature Tempo Transpose Function Mode Function F1 F2.1 F2.2 F3.1 F3.2 F3.3, F3.4 F3.5, F.3.6 F4.1 F4.2 F4.3, F4.4 F4.5, F4.6 F4...Depth Keyoff Sample Volume Metronome Volume Preset Song Part Cancel Volume MIDI Transmit Channel MIDI Receive Channel Local Control Program Change Send & Receive Control Change Send & Receive MIDI Transmit Transpose Backup Default [GRAND PIANO 1] OFF OFF WOOD ... F9.1 - F9.3 Backup Group F9.3 F9.1 F9.4 F9.1 F9.2 Always backed up P-90 55
... Voice Reverb Type Reverb Depth Effect Type Effect Depth Touch Sensitivity Volume in the FIXED Mode Metronome Metronome Time Signature Tempo Transpose Function Mode Function F1 F2.1 F2.2 F3.1 F3.2 F3.3, F3.4 F3.5, F.3.6 F4.1 F4.2 F4.3, F4.4 F4.5, F4.6 F4...Depth Keyoff Sample Volume Metronome Volume Preset Song Part Cancel Volume MIDI Transmit Channel MIDI Receive Channel Local Control Program Change Send & Receive Control Change Send & Receive MIDI Transmit Transpose Backup Default [GRAND PIANO 1] OFF OFF WOOD ... F9.1 - F9.3 Backup Group F9.3 F9.1 F9.4 F9.1 F9.2 Always backed up P-90 55
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YAMMAIHDA I I[mElpecletrmoneicntPaiatnioon] Chart Model P-90 MIDI Implementation Chart Date : 08,Jan 2003 Version : 1.0 Function... Transmitted Basic Channel Default 1 Changed 1 - 16 Mode Default 3 Messages ˛ Altered Note 9 - 120 Number : True voice Velocity Note ON Ø 9nH,v=1-127 Note OFF ˛ ...; (122) Ø (123-125) Ø ˛ Notes: *1= Receive Mode is always multi timbre and Poly mode. 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
YAMMAIHDA I I[mElpecletrmoneicntPaiatnioon] Chart Model P-90 MIDI Implementation Chart Date : 08,Jan 2003 Version : 1.0 Function... Transmitted Basic Channel Default 1 Changed 1 - 16 Mode Default 3 Messages ˛ Altered Note 9 - 120 Number : True voice Velocity Note ON Ø 9nH,v=1-127 Note OFF ˛ ...; (122) Ø (123-125) Ø ˛ Notes: *1= Receive Mode is always multi timbre and Poly mode. 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