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...Mode 33 Recording User Songs - Tne Song Mode 28 Selecting and Playing a Song 28 Using the Repeat Play Function 29 Using the Guide Function (PSR-230 only) ......30 Using the Minus One Function 31 ˙ Selecting individual channels for Minus One 31 ˙ Song Sub Menu ...expressive and versatile instrument. Playing the Demo Songs 5 Panel Controls and Terminals 6 Basic Display Operations 8 Playing Voices - Taking Care of the Yamaha PortaTone! Split Voice Mode ........14 ˙ Split Voice Sub Menu 15 Other Voice Controls 16 Chorus 16 Harmony/Echo 16 ˙ Harmony...
...Mode 33 Recording User Songs - Tne Song Mode 28 Selecting and Playing a Song 28 Using the Repeat Play Function 29 Using the Guide Function (PSR-230 only) ......30 Using the Minus One Function 31 ˙ Selecting individual channels for Minus One 31 ˙ Song Sub Menu ...expressive and versatile instrument. Playing the Demo Songs 5 Panel Controls and Terminals 6 Basic Display Operations 8 Playing Voices - Taking Care of the Yamaha PortaTone! Split Voice Mode ........14 ˙ Split Voice Sub Menu 15 Other Voice Controls 16 Chorus 16 Harmony/Echo 16 ˙ Harmony...
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... for automatically calling up the most suitable Voice-related settings whenever you create automatic backing for your original songs. ˙ Guide lamps (on PSR-230), and the Minus One and Repeat Play functions provide convenient, powerful tools for adding new accompaniment Styles and Songs. ˙... Comprehensive MIDI control, including 16-part multi-timbral capacity and full General MIDI compatibility. ˙ Built-in optional Yamaha Music ...
... for automatically calling up the most suitable Voice-related settings whenever you create automatic backing for your original songs. ˙ Guide lamps (on PSR-230), and the Minus One and Repeat Play functions provide convenient, powerful tools for adding new accompaniment Styles and Songs. ˙... Comprehensive MIDI control, including 16-part multi-timbral capacity and full General MIDI compatibility. ˙ Built-in optional Yamaha Music ...
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...FILL + START/STOP ONE TOUCH SETTING REPEAT PLAY MINUS ONE 1 2 EASY CHORD MEMORY MEASURE ENDING JAM TRACK SYNC- Panel Controls and Terminals PSR-230 POP 01 8BEAT POP 02 8 UPBT POP 03 LIGHT POP 04 FOLKROCK 05 DETROIT POP 06 UP POP SHFL 07 POP RHUMBA 08 SHOWTUNE...LARGE/ STOP SMALL STYLE + START/STOP REPEAT PLAY MINUS ONE GUIDE ONE TOUCH SETTING 1 2 3 4 EASY CHORD MEMORY MEASURE BEAT SONG 7 8 9 0 EASY NO YES CHORD CARTRIGE MEMORY CART REC/ END PSR-230 5 VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR PSR-220 POP 01 8BEAT POP 02 8 UPBT POP 03 LIGHT...
...FILL + START/STOP ONE TOUCH SETTING REPEAT PLAY MINUS ONE 1 2 EASY CHORD MEMORY MEASURE ENDING JAM TRACK SYNC- Panel Controls and Terminals PSR-230 POP 01 8BEAT POP 02 8 UPBT POP 03 LIGHT POP 04 FOLKROCK 05 DETROIT POP 06 UP POP SHFL 07 POP RHUMBA 08 SHOWTUNE...LARGE/ STOP SMALL STYLE + START/STOP REPEAT PLAY MINUS ONE GUIDE ONE TOUCH SETTING 1 2 3 4 EASY CHORD MEMORY MEASURE BEAT SONG 7 8 9 0 EASY NO YES CHORD CARTRIGE MEMORY CART REC/ END PSR-230 5 VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR PSR-220 POP 01 8BEAT POP 02 8 UPBT POP 03 LIGHT...
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...23 + SONG controls • START/STOP button page 29 • REPEAT PLAY button page 29 • MINUS ONE button page 31 • GUIDE button (PSR-230 only page 30 , VOICE Mode button page 10 - buttons page 35 0 Numeric keypad page 10 1 -/NO, +/YES buttons page 11 2 CARTRIDGE button... (PSR-230 page 37 3 Music Cartridge slot (PSR-230 page 36 4 EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button page 34 5 VOICE EFFECT controls • DUAL/CHORUS button pages 12, 16 (also:) SONG...
...23 + SONG controls • START/STOP button page 29 • REPEAT PLAY button page 29 • MINUS ONE button page 31 • GUIDE button (PSR-230 only page 30 , VOICE Mode button page 10 - buttons page 35 0 Numeric keypad page 10 1 -/NO, +/YES buttons page 11 2 CARTRIDGE button... (PSR-230 page 37 3 Music Cartridge slot (PSR-230 page 36 4 EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button page 34 5 VOICE EFFECT controls • DUAL/CHORUS button pages 12, 16 (also:) SONG...
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... PortaTone. KEYBOARD This section contains indications for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). ONE TOUCH SETTING This indicates which mode is also displayed when playing chords in the display. Pressing the ... on the panel turns the corresponding function on /off . (The display indication appears or disappears accordingly.) A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE EASY CHORD MEMORY This section contains indications for the instrument. Pressing the LARGE/SMALL button switches between the two accompaniment ensemble "sizes": Large...
... PortaTone. KEYBOARD This section contains indications for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). ONE TOUCH SETTING This indicates which mode is also displayed when playing chords in the display. Pressing the ... on the panel turns the corresponding function on /off . (The display indication appears or disappears accordingly.) A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE EASY CHORD MEMORY This section contains indications for the instrument. Pressing the LARGE/SMALL button switches between the two accompaniment ensemble "sizes": Large...
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.../Echo (page 17) - Type Name - Harmony Volume - Keyboard Out - Reverb Type Name - Tuning - Main Voice Name - GM Voice •CART (Cartridge) (PSR-230 only) When a Music Cartridge Song or Style is selected, this icon appears. Dual Voice Pan - Dual Voice Reverb Level - Split Voice Octave - Split Point 2 -...11) - Main Voice Octave - CART •General MIDI When a GM Voice is selected, this icon appears. • Dual Voice (page 13) - Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only) - Each Style has different "sections" - Pressing the appropriate button in the display as it plays.
.../Echo (page 17) - Type Name - Harmony Volume - Keyboard Out - Reverb Type Name - Tuning - Main Voice Name - GM Voice •CART (Cartridge) (PSR-230 only) When a Music Cartridge Song or Style is selected, this icon appears. Dual Voice Pan - Dual Voice Reverb Level - Split Voice Octave - Split Point 2 -...11) - Main Voice Octave - CART •General MIDI When a GM Voice is selected, this icon appears. • Dual Voice (page 13) - Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only) - Each Style has different "sections" - Pressing the appropriate button in the display as it plays.
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... / SUB MENU MODE CART M.Volume ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO Parameter Name Display Name Range Description Main Voice Name - 01...
... / SUB MENU MODE CART M.Volume ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO Parameter Name Display Name Range Description Main Voice Name - 01...
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...TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO Next, select the desired Sub Menu parameter with the Main ...TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI Parameter Name Display Name...
...TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO Next, select the desired Sub Menu parameter with the Main ...TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI Parameter Name Display Name...
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...TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO NOTE • Dual Voice ... TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO Next, select the desired Sub Menu parameter with the right...
...TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO NOTE • Dual Voice ... TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO Next, select the desired Sub Menu parameter with the right...
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... NAME / SUB MENU CART Duet ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE EASY CHORD MEMORY SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO dim 6 5aug 7 MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO...
... NAME / SUB MENU CART Duet ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE EASY CHORD MEMORY SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO dim 6 5aug 7 MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO...
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...on , the metronome sounds during Accompaniment or Song playback, or when the keyboard is connected: Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. • Transpose cannot be changed during Auto Accompaniment and Song playback. button. • The following overall ...parameters: Transpose, Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. ˙ Reverb/Others Sub Menu First, use the numeric keypad or +/- Voice Set VoiceSet on/off This...
...on , the metronome sounds during Accompaniment or Song playback, or when the keyboard is connected: Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. • Transpose cannot be changed during Auto Accompaniment and Song playback. button. • The following overall ...parameters: Transpose, Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. ˙ Reverb/Others Sub Menu First, use the numeric keypad or +/- Voice Set VoiceSet on/off This...
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... / SUB MENU MODE CART 8BeatPop ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO dim 6 5aug minMaj7sus4 A B VOLUME JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT...
... / SUB MENU MODE CART 8BeatPop ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO dim 6 5aug minMaj7sus4 A B VOLUME JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT...
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... / SUB MENU MODE CART AccSpPnt ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO EASY CHORD MEMORY dim 6 5aug minMaj7sus4 STYLE SECTION A VOLUME B MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE...
... / SUB MENU MODE CART AccSpPnt ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO EASY CHORD MEMORY dim 6 5aug minMaj7sus4 STYLE SECTION A VOLUME B MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE...
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...dynamic sounds of a Song - which show you which lets you create and save your listening enjoyment; This is done with them . and the Guide lamps (PSR-230 only) - Playing Songs - Songs 01 - 16 are the Demo Songs, and Songs 17 - 20 are selected. (The SONG indications light... TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO mdiimnMaj76su5sa4ug A B VOLUME JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT ...
...dynamic sounds of a Song - which show you which lets you create and save your listening enjoyment; This is done with them . and the Guide lamps (PSR-230 only) - Playing Songs - Songs 01 - 16 are the Demo Songs, and Songs 17 - 20 are selected. (The SONG indications light... TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO mdiimnMaj76su5sa4ug A B VOLUME JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT ...
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... a Song repeatedly play along . Simply select MAIN VOICE in succession (starting with Song #01), indefinitely. For example, you practice with the Minus One and/or Guide (PSR-230 only) functions. To stop Repeat Play of the section to another Song, repeat step 2 above. 5 Stop the Song. Using the Repeat Play Function The Repeat...
... a Song repeatedly play along . Simply select MAIN VOICE in succession (starting with Song #01), indefinitely. For example, you practice with the Minus One and/or Guide (PSR-230 only) functions. To stop Repeat Play of the section to another Song, repeat step 2 above. 5 Stop the Song. Using the Repeat Play Function The Repeat...
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... each correct note, Song playback will light to be played are indicated by pressing and holding the GUIDE button. 3 Press the GUIDE button. Using the Guide Function (PSR-230 only) The Guide function in Song mode only) by the Guide lamps above each key (red for the white keys and green for you to play each note...
... each correct note, Song playback will light to be played are indicated by pressing and holding the GUIDE button. 3 Press the GUIDE button. Using the Guide Function (PSR-230 only) The Guide function in Song mode only) by the Guide lamps above each key (red for the white keys and green for you to play each note...
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... left -hand channel settings, the channel for the corresponding parts will be automatically selected.(A "--" indication appears in Song mode only) by pressing and holding the GUIDE button (PSR-230). ˙ Selecting individual channels for both . (See "SONG Sub Menu" chart below.) NOTE • The "MinusChR" parameter in the Song menu can be directly...
... left -hand channel settings, the channel for the corresponding parts will be automatically selected.(A "--" indication appears in Song mode only) by pressing and holding the GUIDE button (PSR-230). ˙ Selecting individual channels for both . (See "SONG Sub Menu" chart below.) NOTE • The "MinusChR" parameter in the Song menu can be directly...
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... simultaneously. ˙ Song Volume The Song Volume can be selected by pressing the CARTRIDGE button (PSR-230 only). (See page 37) This determines which part is shown in the song mode. The level is used with the Guide function (page 30). Parameter Name Display Name Range Song Name - 01 - 20 Minus One Part...
... simultaneously. ˙ Song Volume The Song Volume can be selected by pressing the CARTRIDGE button (PSR-230 only). (See page 37) This determines which part is shown in the song mode. The level is used with the Guide function (page 30). Parameter Name Display Name Range Song Name - 01 - 20 Minus One Part...
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... the ENDING button, then (after the second beat, the Song will be selected. 4 Record the chord sequence. EASY CHORD MEMORY REC/ END (PSR-230) MODE NAME / SUB MENU CART ECM1 ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL... CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO EASY CHORD MEMORY dim 6 5aug minMaj7sus4 STYLE SECTION A B JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL ...
... the ENDING button, then (after the second beat, the Song will be selected. 4 Record the chord sequence. EASY CHORD MEMORY REC/ END (PSR-230) MODE NAME / SUB MENU CART ECM1 ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL... CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO EASY CHORD MEMORY dim 6 5aug minMaj7sus4 STYLE SECTION A B JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL ...
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... Track Sections. • A "No OTS" message appears in exactly the same way as the chords of the Song. • The Minus One, Repeat Play, and Guide (PSR-230 only) functions can be applied when playing along with Cartridge Songs. 37 buttons. CARTRIGE CART CARTRIDGE button Cartridge icon in display Cartridge Songs are used...
... Track Sections. • A "No OTS" message appears in exactly the same way as the chords of the Song. • The Minus One, Repeat Play, and Guide (PSR-230 only) functions can be applied when playing along with Cartridge Songs. 37 buttons. CARTRIGE CART CARTRIDGE button Cartridge icon in display Cartridge Songs are used...