Owner's Manual
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...supplied with any of printing. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to be capable of producing sound levels that are either alone or in combination with both user safe and environmentally friendly.... lead, batteries, plastics, etc. Purchase Date PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 92-BP (bottom) 2 DO NOT connect this manual as a permanent record of used , please observe all safety markings and instructions that is uncomfortable. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician. Warning: Do...
...supplied with any of printing. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to be capable of producing sound levels that are either alone or in combination with both user safe and environmentally friendly.... lead, batteries, plastics, etc. Purchase Date PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 92-BP (bottom) 2 DO NOT connect this manual as a permanent record of used , please observe all safety markings and instructions that is uncomfortable. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician. Warning: Do...
Owner's Manual
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...Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-225 PortaTone! There's also a powerful EZ Chord function that let you save your custom panel settings for instant recall. • Touch response (with 100 voices, utilizing digital recordings of actual instruments. • Dual voice ...calls up an appropriate voice for realistic piano performance. Main Features The PSR-225 is a built-in "chord encyclopedia" that let you integrate the PortaTone into a MIDI music system, for recording and playing back complete compositions (three User songs are also provided. ...
...Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-225 PortaTone! There's also a powerful EZ Chord function that let you save your custom panel settings for instant recall. • Touch response (with 100 voices, utilizing digital recordings of actual instruments. • Dual voice ...calls up an appropriate voice for realistic piano performance. Main Features The PSR-225 is a built-in "chord encyclopedia" that let you integrate the PortaTone into a MIDI music system, for recording and playing back complete compositions (three User songs are also provided. ...
Owner's Manual
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...67 EZ Chord - Using Spaces 70 Clearing an EZ Chord Bank 71 ONE TOUCH SETTING (OTS) 72 ONE TOUCH SETTING - STEP RECORDING 84 Recording Notes 85 • Additional Operations 87 Replacing a Note or Rest 88 Entering Velocity Curves 89 • Velocity Curve Chart 89 ... Panel 6 • Rear Panel 7 SETTING UP 8 POWER REQUIREMENTS 8 TURNING ON THE POWER 8 ACCESSORY JACKS 9 Quick Guide - How to Use Your New PSR-225 PortaTone 10 Step 1 Voices 10 Step 2 Auto Accompaniment .... 12 Step 3 Chord Guide 14 Step 4 Songs 16 Step 5 Function Parameters ...... 18 Step...
...67 EZ Chord - Using Spaces 70 Clearing an EZ Chord Bank 71 ONE TOUCH SETTING (OTS) 72 ONE TOUCH SETTING - STEP RECORDING 84 Recording Notes 85 • Additional Operations 87 Replacing a Note or Rest 88 Entering Velocity Curves 89 • Velocity Curve Chart 89 ... Panel 6 • Rear Panel 7 SETTING UP 8 POWER REQUIREMENTS 8 TURNING ON THE POWER 8 ACCESSORY JACKS 9 Quick Guide - How to Use Your New PSR-225 PortaTone 10 Step 1 Voices 10 Step 2 Auto Accompaniment .... 12 Step 3 Chord Guide 14 Step 4 Songs 16 Step 5 Function Parameters ...... 18 Step...
Owner's Manual
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... for making various settings, such as: • Selecting and changing the Function parameters (page 18) • Setting note values and other settings for the Step Record function (page 85) 6 • Setting the time signature for the Metronome (page 25) • Setting the key signature for selecting the various "overall" functions and...
... for making various settings, such as: • Selecting and changing the Function parameters (page 18) • Setting note values and other settings for the Step Record function (page 85) 6 • Setting the time signature for the Metronome (page 25) • Setting the key signature for selecting the various "overall" functions and...
Owner's Manual
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... GUIDE button When the Style mode is selected, this is used to control the Chord Guide functions. (See page 62.) ƻ RECORD button This is used for selecting and enabling the recording functions: Song (pages 80, 84), EZ Chord (page 68), and One Touch Setting (page 72). Ƽ ONE TOUCH SETTING / SONG...
... GUIDE button When the Style mode is selected, this is used to control the Chord Guide functions. (See page 62.) ƻ RECORD button This is used for selecting and enabling the recording functions: Song (pages 80, 84), EZ Chord (page 68), and One Touch Setting (page 72). Ƽ ONE TOUCH SETTING / SONG...
Owner's Manual
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... switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. POWER REQUIREMENTS Although the PSR-225 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your PortaTone to read this happens, replace them with a complete ...instrument, so be sure to turn the power off. (Press the switch again so that the positive and negative terminals are not using the PSR-225, or during any PSR-225 record operation! I Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid.
... switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. POWER REQUIREMENTS Although the PSR-225 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your PortaTone to read this happens, replace them with a complete ...instrument, so be sure to turn the power off. (Press the switch again so that the positive and negative terminals are not using the PSR-225, or during any PSR-225 record operation! I Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid.
Owner's Manual
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... Tenor Sax 079 Baritone Sax 080 Oboe 081 English Horn 082 Bassoon 083 Clarinet 084 Harmonica PIPE 085 Piccolo 086 Flute 087 Pan Flute 088 Recorder 089 Ocarina No. Want to raise or lower the value. See page 24. Normally, the Metronome is shown in 4/4 time.
... Tenor Sax 079 Baritone Sax 080 Oboe 081 English Horn 082 Bassoon 083 Clarinet 084 Harmonica PIPE 085 Piccolo 086 Flute 087 Pan Flute 088 Recorder 089 Ocarina No. Want to raise or lower the value. See page 24. Normally, the Metronome is shown in 4/4 time.
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... 1EZ ACMP ON Continue pressing the same key each time you want a new chord to play the chords of a song. board to find out more ? Recording your own EZ Chord banks You can also create your own custom chord progressions, and play a chord. Want to find out more ? Keys for the...
... 1EZ ACMP ON Continue pressing the same key each time you want a new chord to play the chords of a song. board to find out more ? Recording your own EZ Chord banks You can also create your own custom chord progressions, and play a chord. Want to find out more ? Keys for the...
Owner's Manual
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... banks x 4 User buttons). See page 72. 17 Realtime recording Step recording This method is similar to instantly call up a User One ...virtually all desired settings on the PortaTone. STYLE 1OTS User RECORD e Select the desired User bank (1 - 4). STYLE ...record mode. Realtime and Step. Want to write down each note, entering the parts of the song step by pressing the RECORD...recording methods yourself... 1 Select the desired recording mode by step. This method is much like using a conventional tape recorder, letting you record...record mode. Calling up your custom panel settings. STYLE...
... banks x 4 User buttons). See page 72. 17 Realtime recording Step recording This method is similar to instantly call up a User One ...virtually all desired settings on the PortaTone. STYLE 1OTS User RECORD e Select the desired User bank (1 - 4). STYLE ...record mode. Realtime and Step. Want to write down each note, entering the parts of the song step by pressing the RECORD...recording methods yourself... 1 Select the desired recording mode by step. This method is much like using a conventional tape recorder, letting you record...record mode. Calling up your custom panel settings. STYLE...
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...Touch Setting data to store and recall original PSR-225 data. G Using the MDF3 MIDI Data Filer to another PSR-225. PSR-225 MIDI IN ➔ See page 97... Remote Channel (page 97) to Save Data" on pages 99 - 102. PSR-225 MIDI OUT MIDI transmit Save/load data MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI receive...multi-track song data (up to Save Data" on the PSR-225. PSR-225 MIDI OUT MIDI transmit MIDI IN PSR-225 MIDI IN MIDI receive MIDI OUT ➔ See ... 16 channels) on pages 99 - 102. Step6 MIDI Using MIDI The PSR-225 also features rear panel MIDI terminals (MIDI IN and MIDI OUT) ...
...Touch Setting data to store and recall original PSR-225 data. G Using the MDF3 MIDI Data Filer to another PSR-225. PSR-225 MIDI IN ➔ See page 97... Remote Channel (page 97) to Save Data" on pages 99 - 102. PSR-225 MIDI OUT MIDI transmit Save/load data MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI receive...multi-track song data (up to Save Data" on the PSR-225. PSR-225 MIDI OUT MIDI transmit MIDI IN PSR-225 MIDI IN MIDI receive MIDI OUT ➔ See ... 16 channels) on pages 99 - 102. Step6 MIDI Using MIDI The PSR-225 also features rear panel MIDI terminals (MIDI IN and MIDI OUT) ...
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...MIDI keyboard with a Sequencer" on page 102. The GM mark is affixed to 16 channels can be used in this setup you can record your PSR-225 performance, including the auto accompani- ment, to a connected computer or sequencer. (Up to all software and hardware products that any ...Setup Send with no tone generator ➔ See page 97. Step6 MIDI G Controlling the PSR-225 with a MIDI keyboard controller (not having a tone generator) (Auto accompaniment can also be used .) You can then edit the recorded data on the computer/sequencer. GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is needed....
...MIDI keyboard with a Sequencer" on page 102. The GM mark is affixed to 16 channels can be used in this setup you can record your PSR-225 performance, including the auto accompani- ment, to a connected computer or sequencer. (Up to all software and hardware products that any ...Setup Send with no tone generator ➔ See page 97. Step6 MIDI G Controlling the PSR-225 with a MIDI keyboard controller (not having a tone generator) (Auto accompaniment can also be used .) You can then edit the recorded data on the computer/sequencer. GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is needed....
Owner's Manual
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... instrumental track. µ Accompaniment On indicator This appears when the auto accompaniment has been turned on. (See page 52.) ¸ Song track indicators In song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See pages 75, 83.) Music Stand Insert the bottom edge of the included music stand into...
... instrumental track. µ Accompaniment On indicator This appears when the auto accompaniment has been turned on. (See page 52.) ¸ Song track indicators In song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See pages 75, 83.) Music Stand Insert the bottom edge of the included music stand into...
Owner's Manual
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... keypad. for each pattern - THE STYLE MODE The Style mode provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns - Intro, Main A and B (with 4 Fill-ins), and Ending - letting you record chord progressions for learning chords and chord relationships.
... keypad. for each pattern - THE STYLE MODE The Style mode provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns - Intro, Main A and B (with 4 Fill-ins), and Ending - letting you record chord progressions for learning chords and chord relationships.
Owner's Manual
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...more information on when EZ Chord is automatically turned on OTS, see page 72.) 2 Select the EZ Chord function. However, you can record chords. Press the STYLE button and select the desired style with your own EZ Chord bank. The auto accompaniment is selected. THE STYLE ... the Style mode and select a style. Also select an OTS setting, if desired. STYLE 1EZ 66 Several chord progressions have already been recorded to concentrate on your chord progression. EZ Chord gives you try out EZ Chord on your performances. A special bank chain function allows you...
...more information on when EZ Chord is automatically turned on OTS, see page 72.) 2 Select the EZ Chord function. However, you can record chords. Press the STYLE button and select the desired style with your own EZ Chord bank. The auto accompaniment is selected. THE STYLE ... the Style mode and select a style. Also select an OTS setting, if desired. STYLE 1EZ 66 Several chord progressions have already been recorded to concentrate on your chord progression. EZ Chord gives you try out EZ Chord on your performances. A special bank chain function allows you...
Owner's Manual
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...") and press the "9" button of the keyboard. Each time you play melodies or solo with just a single finger of the keyboard, EZ Chord plays the recorded chord and automatically advances to the next one of chords with your left hand, and still use the powerful auto accompaniment features to start the... the numeric keypad. • The accompaniment Split Point can be played back without the full (bass and rhythm) accompaniment. AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT - Each dark "block" indicates a recorded chord.
...") and press the "9" button of the keyboard. Each time you play melodies or solo with just a single finger of the keyboard, EZ Chord plays the recorded chord and automatically advances to the next one of chords with your left hand, and still use the powerful auto accompaniment features to start the... the numeric keypad. • The accompaniment Split Point can be played back without the full (bass and rhythm) accompaniment. AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT - Each dark "block" indicates a recorded chord.
Owner's Manual
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...block with the +/- For instructions on doing this in one of the keyboard. STYLE 3EZ RECORD ACMP ON 2 Select the desired EZ Chord bank. RECORD ACMP ON 3-025 Indicates the M7 recorded chord. - Even if you've recorded over (erased) the factory set EZ Chord banks, you can do this , see "...Clearing an EZ Chord Bank" on page 71. Recording 1 Enable recording. RECORD ACMP ON 3-025 Indicates the chord position. You can restore the original banks. (See page 105.) 1 - 16 Block 17 - 32 Block 33 - 48 Block...
...block with the +/- For instructions on doing this in one of the keyboard. STYLE 3EZ RECORD ACMP ON 2 Select the desired EZ Chord bank. RECORD ACMP ON 3-025 Indicates the M7 recorded chord. - Even if you've recorded over (erased) the factory set EZ Chord banks, you can do this , see "...Clearing an EZ Chord Bank" on page 71. Recording 1 Enable recording. RECORD ACMP ON 3-025 Indicates the chord position. You can restore the original banks. (See page 105.) 1 - 16 Block 17 - 32 Block 33 - 48 Block...
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...a space between blocks), simply select the next block without recording the chord.) To record a sequence of the keyboard. When finished recording the chords, press the RECORD button. This briefly calls up the Style mode, while keeping EZ Chord recording active. 2) Select the desired style. THE STYLE MODE ... and 3) above (play a chord, select the next step, play a different chord, select the next step, etc.). 4 Stop recording and exit from the record mode and lets you press the + button to move to select a style. 3) Start accompaniment playback. Remember that position. (For ...
...a space between blocks), simply select the next block without recording the chord.) To record a sequence of the keyboard. When finished recording the chords, press the RECORD button. This briefly calls up the Style mode, while keeping EZ Chord recording active. 2) Select the desired style. THE STYLE MODE ... and 3) above (play a chord, select the next step, play a different chord, select the next step, etc.). 4 Stop recording and exit from the record mode and lets you press the + button to move to select a style. 3) Start accompaniment playback. Remember that position. (For ...
Owner's Manual
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...maximum memory space for each section in four-, eight, twelve- If your chord progression follows this kind of twelve, then one or two spaces between recorded chord blocks - For example, the first song in mind that spaces have to do with "spaces"? Examples of eight. 3-040 8 Blocks 12... ACCOMPANIMENT - THE STYLE MODE HINT - the EZ Chord function automatically skips the space or spaces and plays the next chord.) To record a space: Press the + button without recording a chord. This gives you a clear visual indication of where you may want to using spaces: • Put one of this...
...maximum memory space for each section in four-, eight, twelve- If your chord progression follows this kind of twelve, then one or two spaces between recorded chord blocks - For example, the first song in mind that spaces have to do with "spaces"? Examples of eight. 3-040 8 Blocks 12... ACCOMPANIMENT - THE STYLE MODE HINT - the EZ Chord function automatically skips the space or spaces and plays the next chord.) To record a space: Press the + button without recording a chord. This gives you a clear visual indication of where you may want to using spaces: • Put one of this...
Owner's Manual
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... cleared. prompt, press the + button ("YES") to cancel. 5 Continue recording, or exit the Record mode. Press the RECORD button, repeatedly if necessary, until EZ Chord recording is selected. ("EZ" appears in the display and the "RECORD" indication flashes for a couple of seconds.) 2 Select the desired point from...point at which chords will be cleared. To exit, simply press the RECORD button. Use the +/- Press the C6 key (highest key on the keyboard) to EZ Chord Record, letting you erase (clear) all recorded chords for a couple of chords. THE STYLE MODE Clearing an EZ ...
... cleared. prompt, press the + button ("YES") to cancel. 5 Continue recording, or exit the Record mode. Press the RECORD button, repeatedly if necessary, until EZ Chord recording is selected. ("EZ" appears in the display and the "RECORD" indication flashes for a couple of seconds.) 2 Select the desired point from...point at which chords will be cleared. To exit, simply press the RECORD button. Use the +/- Press the C6 key (highest key on the keyboard) to EZ Chord Record, letting you erase (clear) all recorded chords for a couple of chords. THE STYLE MODE Clearing an EZ ...
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... a powerful and convenient Style mode function that lets you instantly reconfigure virtually all desired settings for details. 2 Select the OTS Record mode. ONE TOUCH SETTING - USER Four User banks each with the touch of One Touch Settings are available for your custom settings...Accompaniment Split Point • Overall menu settings: Tempo, Transpose, Tuning, and Accompaniment Volume • Footswitch assignment • Touch Sensitivity setting Recording a User One Touch Setting 1 Make all settings of the sixteen User One Touch Settings can be saved to a User button. STYLE 1OTS ...
... a powerful and convenient Style mode function that lets you instantly reconfigure virtually all desired settings for details. 2 Select the OTS Record mode. ONE TOUCH SETTING - USER Four User banks each with the touch of One Touch Settings are available for your custom settings...Accompaniment Split Point • Overall menu settings: Tempo, Transpose, Tuning, and Accompaniment Volume • Footswitch assignment • Touch Sensitivity setting Recording a User One Touch Setting 1 Make all settings of the sixteen User One Touch Settings can be saved to a User button. STYLE 1OTS ...