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...custom panel settings for instant recall. • Touch response (with the following features and functions: Yamaha Education Suite Pages 60-71 The PortaTone features the new Yamaha Education Suite - a set of learning tools that utilize the latest technology to make studying and ...the keyboard • Four high-quality effects - Up to six tracks can be recorded to take full advantage of the Yamaha PSR-225 PortaTone! including Tempo and independent Accompaniment Volume. • Powerful song recording operations for realistic piano performance. each with piano-only accompaniment...
...custom panel settings for instant recall. • Touch response (with the following features and functions: Yamaha Education Suite Pages 60-71 The PortaTone features the new Yamaha Education Suite - a set of learning tools that utilize the latest technology to make studying and ...the keyboard • Four high-quality effects - Up to six tracks can be recorded to take full advantage of the Yamaha PSR-225 PortaTone! including Tempo and independent Accompaniment Volume. • Powerful song recording operations for realistic piano performance. each with piano-only accompaniment...
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... SPECIFICATIONS 117 5 MULTI FINGERING 56 Single Finger Chords 56 Fingered Chords 56 SETTING THE ACCOMPANIMENT SPLIT POINT 58 Function Parameter - 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 6 MIDI 20 PANEL DISPLAY...
... SPECIFICATIONS 117 5 MULTI FINGERING 56 Single Finger Chords 56 Fingered Chords 56 SETTING THE ACCOMPANIMENT SPLIT POINT 58 Function Parameter - 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 6 MIDI 20 PANEL DISPLAY...
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...;¿´² µ¸¹ Ƹ ƹ ƺƻ Ƽ ƽƾ ƿ L ³ MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. · OVERALL, DEMO START buttons (L, M, +, -) These are for selecting the various "overall" functions and setting their values. (See pages 22, 24.) They are also used...
...;¿´² µ¸¹ Ƹ ƹ ƺƻ Ƽ ƽƾ ƿ L ³ MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. · OVERALL, DEMO START buttons (L, M, +, -) These are for selecting the various "overall" functions and setting their values. (See pages 22, 24.) They are also used...
Owner's Manual
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...before using the PSR-225, or during any PSR-225 record operation! As soon as indicated in the battery case, making sure that it locks in the ON position. Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. Use of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your PortaTone to a suitable ...adaptor and the PSR225. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument. POWER REQUIREMENTS Although the PSR-225 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. When the instrument is still flowing to read this happens, replace them with batteries installed,...
...before using the PSR-225, or during any PSR-225 record operation! As soon as indicated in the battery case, making sure that it locks in the ON position. Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. Use of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your PortaTone to a suitable ...adaptor and the PSR225. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument. POWER REQUIREMENTS Although the PSR-225 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. When the instrument is still flowing to read this happens, replace them with batteries installed,...
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... for sustain, the footswitch functions the same way as you can also play the keyboard to sustain the sound. I Using the MIDI Terminals The PortaTone also features MIDI termi- press and hold down the footswitch as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano - First, make sure the... PortaTone and any external devices are turned off when you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on the PortaTone. Doing this jack. Failure to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack...
... for sustain, the footswitch functions the same way as you can also play the keyboard to sustain the sound. I Using the MIDI Terminals The PortaTone also features MIDI termi- press and hold down the footswitch as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano - First, make sure the... PortaTone and any external devices are turned off when you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on the PortaTone. Doing this jack. Failure to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack...
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...... It will make you how to explore the advanced capabilities of your own music. Good luck...and enjoy! q zx Selecting other voices The PSR-225 features a total of them effectively in a very short time. See page 24. x Select a voice. 002BritePno VOICE STYLE 10 Want...063 MEASURE TEMPO The Grand Piano voice is automatically selected. How to Use Your New PSR-225 Step 1 Voices PortaTone This brief, easy-to-follow section shows you familiar with the PortaTone in your new PSR-225 PortaTone. x Play the keyboard. 001GrandPno VOICE STYLE 1 001 063 MEASURE TEMPO 2 z q...
...... It will make you how to explore the advanced capabilities of your own music. Good luck...and enjoy! q zx Selecting other voices The PSR-225 features a total of them effectively in a very short time. See page 24. x Select a voice. 002BritePno VOICE STYLE 10 Want...063 MEASURE TEMPO The Grand Piano voice is automatically selected. How to Use Your New PSR-225 Step 1 Voices PortaTone This brief, easy-to-follow section shows you familiar with the PortaTone in your new PSR-225 PortaTone. x Play the keyboard. 001GrandPno VOICE STYLE 1 001 063 MEASURE TEMPO 2 z q...
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Step 2 Auto Accompaniment Using the auto accompaniment The PSR-225 has powerful and easy-to find out more? Use your right hand to play chords with your left hand. v Turn the Sync-Start function ... a chord with the Intro, Main A/B, and Ending sections. n Select a section. Try playing with your performance. All you 'll sound like an entire band! and the PortaTone automatically produces appropriate bass, chord, and rhythm backing for example, bass + guitar + drums) Right hand Melody z Enter the Style mode. For a list of styles, see...
Step 2 Auto Accompaniment Using the auto accompaniment The PSR-225 has powerful and easy-to find out more? Use your right hand to play chords with your left hand. v Turn the Sync-Start function ... a chord with the Intro, Main A/B, and Ending sections. n Select a section. Try playing with your performance. All you 'll sound like an entire band! and the PortaTone automatically produces appropriate bass, chord, and rhythm backing for example, bass + guitar + drums) Right hand Melody z Enter the Style mode. For a list of styles, see...
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... Ballad 54 Jazz Quartet 55 Dixieland AMERICAS 56 Cajun 57 Banda 58 Mariachi 59 Tejano 60 Cumbia No. See page 74. One Touch Setting The PortaTone features 100 different styles in various music genres. Style List No. STYLE 0018BtPop1 c Press one of styles, see below. Want to find out more? Style...
... Ballad 54 Jazz Quartet 55 Dixieland AMERICAS 56 Cajun 57 Banda 58 Mariachi 59 Tejano 60 Cumbia No. See page 74. One Touch Setting The PortaTone features 100 different styles in various music genres. Style List No. STYLE 0018BtPop1 c Press one of styles, see below. Want to find out more? Style...
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... create appropriate chords for a given scale by simply playing single notes in the display. ROOT G STYLE Dict. Playing appropriate chords with just one finger The PortaTone also lets you wish to play. Enter the number of sharps or flats of the chord. Example: G M7 Root note Chord type z Enter the Style...
... create appropriate chords for a given scale by simply playing single notes in the display. ROOT G STYLE Dict. Playing appropriate chords with just one finger The PortaTone also lets you wish to play. Enter the number of sharps or flats of the chord. Example: G M7 Root note Chord type z Enter the Style...
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... EZ Chord banks You can also create your right hand as the auto accompaniment plays. B4) (C5 - B5) 15 is shown in succession, and the PortaTone automatically plays the proper chords for the Chord Guide Dictionary function. r Press and release a single note on the key- board to be played. Keys for...
... EZ Chord banks You can also create your right hand as the auto accompaniment plays. B4) (C5 - B5) 15 is shown in succession, and the PortaTone automatically plays the proper chords for the Chord Guide Dictionary function. r Press and release a single note on the key- board to be played. Keys for...
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Step4 Songs Playing a song Playing back all three songs The PSR-225 has three Demo songs that showcase the authentic voices and dynamic accompaniment of the OVERALL L/M buttons until "SongVol" is shown in the display. 100SongVol .... button to find out more ? Changing the volume of the song q Press one of the instrument. Want to raise or lower the volume of the PortaTone's songs. See page 78. 16
Step4 Songs Playing a song Playing back all three songs The PSR-225 has three Demo songs that showcase the authentic voices and dynamic accompaniment of the OVERALL L/M buttons until "SongVol" is shown in the display. 100SongVol .... button to find out more ? Changing the volume of the song q Press one of the instrument. Want to raise or lower the volume of the PortaTone's songs. See page 78. 16
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...Touch Setting record mode. STYLE 2UserBank r Select the desired User button (USER 1 - 4). Want to find out more ? q Make all PortaTone settings at the touch of these recording methods yourself... 1 Select the desired recording mode by using two different methods - Try out both of ... custom One Touch Settings You can be saved (4 User banks x 4 User buttons). letting you completely reconfigure virtually all desired settings on the PortaTone. STYLE F41UserBank FUNCTION B Press the appropriate USER button (1 - 4) to instantly call up a User One Touch Setting A Select Function #41...
...Touch Setting record mode. STYLE 2UserBank r Select the desired User button (USER 1 - 4). Want to find out more ? q Make all PortaTone settings at the touch of these recording methods yourself... 1 Select the desired recording mode by using two different methods - Try out both of ... custom One Touch Settings You can be saved (4 User banks x 4 User buttons). letting you completely reconfigure virtually all desired settings on the PortaTone. STYLE F41UserBank FUNCTION B Press the appropriate USER button (1 - 4) to instantly call up a User One Touch Setting A Select Function #41...
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... indicated by a dark bar that shows all notes may be used to play the currently selected style.) · Overall functions bar indicator The PortaTone has five Overall functions or controls. When a user song (with the mode name encircled in the background. When "STYLE" or "SONG" ...or Function - The section below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the notation section of the current chord. PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that appears next to its name (printed on the panel). » Notation ¿ Keyboard These two ...
... indicated by a dark bar that shows all notes may be used to play the currently selected style.) · Overall functions bar indicator The PortaTone has five Overall functions or controls. When a user song (with the mode name encircled in the background. When "STYLE" or "SONG" ...or Function - The section below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the notation section of the current chord. PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that appears next to its name (printed on the panel). » Notation ¿ Keyboard These two ...
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...See pages 75, 83.) Music Stand Insert the bottom edge of the included music stand into the slot located at -a-glance information about the PortaTone operation. It also indicates chords played in time with chords) is playing, this indicates the current chord root and type. It also displays... on the mode or function selected, this displays various symbols (icons) and other messages to provide convenient, at the top rear of the PortaTone control panel. 23 PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS ´ Measure and Tempo These show the current measure during playback of a song or style, and ...
...See pages 75, 83.) Music Stand Insert the bottom edge of the included music stand into the slot located at -a-glance information about the PortaTone operation. It also indicates chords played in time with chords) is playing, this indicates the current chord root and type. It also displays... on the mode or function selected, this displays various symbols (icons) and other messages to provide convenient, at the top rear of the PortaTone control panel. 23 PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS ´ Measure and Tempo These show the current measure during playback of a song or style, and ...
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Press one of the other PortaTone sounds. buttons to increase or decrease the Metronome Volume value. Increases Metronome Volume value Decreases Metronome Volume value Restoring the Default Metronome Volume Value To ...
Press one of the other PortaTone sounds. buttons to increase or decrease the Metronome Volume value. Increases Metronome Volume value Decreases Metronome Volume value Restoring the Default Metronome Volume Value To ...
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...playing and enhancing these Voices. The Dual Voice mode (page 34) allows you many powerful and versatile tools for rich, complex sounds. The PortaTone includes special Drum Kit voices - #101 - #110 - that let you enhance the sound of which are printed on page 30.) ...into various instrument categories, all of the keyboard. PLAYING VOICES - Moreover, each voice, and Touch Sensitivity (page 38), which have been created with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. These include Reverb, Chorus, and Harmony, as well as tremolo, echo, delay, distortion, ...
...playing and enhancing these Voices. The Dual Voice mode (page 34) allows you many powerful and versatile tools for rich, complex sounds. The PortaTone includes special Drum Kit voices - #101 - #110 - that let you enhance the sound of which are printed on page 30.) ...into various instrument categories, all of the keyboard. PLAYING VOICES - Moreover, each voice, and Touch Sensitivity (page 38), which have been created with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. These include Reverb, Chorus, and Harmony, as well as tremolo, echo, delay, distortion, ...
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... side of the available voices is given on page 109. Pressing only "0" does not change the voice. 28 However, when selecting voice numbers 1 - 23, the PortaTone pauses briefly before the number; PLAYING VOICES -
... side of the available voices is given on page 109. Pressing only "0" does not change the voice. 28 However, when selecting voice numbers 1 - 23, the PortaTone pauses briefly before the number; PLAYING VOICES -
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...Panel voices and 128 GM (General MIDI) Voices. Holding down either the Style or Song mode is automatically called up various settings that the PortaTone has two separate sets of the display. The +/- The GM Voices can also play styles or songs, respectively, in the background (as the...song data. the default setting.] 29 About Panel Voices and GM Voices Keep in the display, without the rectangle), you select a voice, the PortaTone also automatically calls up with one voice may sound higher or lower than another voice, repeat step 2 above. THE VOICE MODE Using the +/-...
...Panel voices and 128 GM (General MIDI) Voices. Holding down either the Style or Song mode is automatically called up various settings that the PortaTone has two separate sets of the display. The +/- The GM Voices can also play styles or songs, respectively, in the background (as the...song data. the default setting.] 29 About Panel Voices and GM Voices Keep in the display, without the rectangle), you select a voice, the PortaTone also automatically calls up with one voice may sound higher or lower than another voice, repeat step 2 above. THE VOICE MODE Using the +/-...
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...Restoring the Default Transpose Value If you've changed the Transpose setting, you to increase or decrease the Transpose value. Press one of the PortaTone to other instruments or singers, or play in the Overall menu. This allows you can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition ...(key) of the entire PortaTone sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions. THE VOICE MODE TRANSPOSE AND TUNING You can instantly restore the default setting of the songs. ...
...Restoring the Default Transpose Value If you've changed the Transpose setting, you to increase or decrease the Transpose value. Press one of the PortaTone to other instruments or singers, or play in the Overall menu. This allows you can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition ...(key) of the entire PortaTone sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions. THE VOICE MODE TRANSPOSE AND TUNING You can instantly restore the default setting of the songs. ...
Owner's Manual
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... parameter is flashing, use the numeric keypad to your playing strength. PLAYING VOICES - Indicates Touch Sensitivity is on or off . 1 Call up a variety of the PortaTone responds to change the value or setting. with the voices (see below , Touch response of the Function parameters. After the "FUNCTION" indication stops flashing, use...
... parameter is flashing, use the numeric keypad to your playing strength. PLAYING VOICES - Indicates Touch Sensitivity is on or off . 1 Call up a variety of the PortaTone responds to change the value or setting. with the voices (see below , Touch response of the Function parameters. After the "FUNCTION" indication stops flashing, use...