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Taking Care of the Yamaha PortaTone! 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 32 ...Selecting and Playing a Voice - Dual Voice Mode ........12 ˙ Dual Voice Sub Menu 13 Playing Two Voices - You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-ofuse in the Song Mode 33 Recording User Songs - The Style Mode 20 Selecting a Style ...
Taking Care of the Yamaha PortaTone! 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 32 ...Selecting and Playing a Voice - Dual Voice Mode ........12 ˙ Dual Voice Sub Menu 13 Playing Two Voices - You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-ofuse in the Song Mode 33 Recording User Songs - The Style Mode 20 Selecting a Style ...
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...function that automatically calls up an appropriate Voice (along with matching effect and other settings) for recording your keyboard technique. ˙ Music Cartridge slot (on PSR-230), and the Minus One and Repeat Play functions provide convenient, powerful tools for learning new songs and improving...729; Built-in optional Yamaha Music Cartridges for natural, expressive control over the Voices. ˙ Rich, luscious-sounding effects - including Reverb, Chorus, Harmony and Echo - letting you create automatic backing for your original songs. ˙ Guide lamps (on PSR-230) lets you easy,...
...function that automatically calls up an appropriate Voice (along with matching effect and other settings) for recording your keyboard technique. ˙ Music Cartridge slot (on PSR-230), and the Minus One and Repeat Play functions provide convenient, powerful tools for learning new songs and improving...729; Built-in optional Yamaha Music Cartridges for natural, expressive control over the Voices. ˙ Rich, luscious-sounding effects - including Reverb, Chorus, Harmony and Echo - letting you create automatic backing for your original songs. ˙ Guide lamps (on PSR-230) lets you easy,...
Owner's Manual
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... of the PortaTone control panel. (PSR-230) 4 SUSTAIN NOTE • Make sure to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on a piano: press and hold to the rear panel SUSTAIN jack for normal decay. PHONES / AUX OUT ˙ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the ...PortaTone is equipped with a built-in speaker system is on without disturbing others, connect a set of the included music stand into this jack. For normal operation, turn the PortaTone on . SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 ...
... of the PortaTone control panel. (PSR-230) 4 SUSTAIN NOTE • Make sure to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on a piano: press and hold to the rear panel SUSTAIN jack for normal decay. PHONES / AUX OUT ˙ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the ...PortaTone is equipped with a built-in speaker system is on without disturbing others, connect a set of the included music stand into this jack. For normal operation, turn the PortaTone on . SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 ...
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... names are indicated in sequence from Song number 01. You can adjust the control for optimum level once you can also play along on the keyboard with the instrument. 1 First, turn the VOLUME control about a third of the way up and set to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give...
... names are indicated in sequence from Song number 01. You can adjust the control for optimum level once you can also play along on the keyboard with the instrument. 1 First, turn the VOLUME control about a third of the way up and set to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give...
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... 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 POP 04 FOLKROCK 05 DETROIT POP 06 UP POP SHFL 07... RESET VOLUME %MAX TEMPO RESET TEMPO KEYBOARD & TOUCH RESPONSE SPLIT FINGERING *SYNC-START START/STOP INTRO MAIN/AUTO 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...
... 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 POP 04 FOLKROCK 05 DETROIT POP 06 UP POP SHFL 07... RESET VOLUME %MAX TEMPO RESET TEMPO KEYBOARD & TOUCH RESPONSE SPLIT FINGERING *SYNC-START START/STOP INTRO MAIN/AUTO 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...
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...page 5 " VOLUME control page 5 # DEMO button page 5 $ ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME controls pages 23, 32 % ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG TEMPO controls page 22 & KEYBOARD controls • TOUCH RESPONSE button page 18 • SPLIT button page 14 • FINGERING button page 24 ' SUB MENU buttons pages 8, 11 ( ...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...
...page 5 " VOLUME control page 5 # DEMO button page 5 $ ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME controls pages 23, 32 % ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG TEMPO controls page 22 & KEYBOARD controls • TOUCH RESPONSE button page 18 • SPLIT button page 14 • FINGERING button page 24 ' SUB MENU buttons pages 8, 11 ( ...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...
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... 5aug minMaj7sus4 SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO 8 The section below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard (page 22). To select the desired mode, press the corresponding button: VOICE, STYLE, SONG, or EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END). Basic ...the SUB MENU buttons to the detailed settings for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). Voice, Style, Song, or Easy Chord Memory. Pressing the SYNC-STOP button turns that shows all important settings for the...
... 5aug minMaj7sus4 SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO 8 The section below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard (page 22). To select the desired mode, press the corresponding button: VOICE, STYLE, SONG, or EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END). Basic ...the SUB MENU buttons to the detailed settings for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). Voice, Style, Song, or Easy Chord Memory. Pressing the SYNC-STOP button turns that shows all important settings for the...
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...Name - Transpose - Metronome NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART GrandPno 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/...8226; Dual Voice (page 13) - Split Voice Name - Minus One Part - Dual Voice Reverb Level - Style Name - Voice Set - Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only) - VOLUME 9 Split Voice Reverb Level - Split Point 1 - Receive Switch - Dual Voice Name - Minus One Right Hand Channel - Local Control...
...Name - Transpose - Metronome NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART GrandPno 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/...8226; Dual Voice (page 13) - Split Voice Name - Minus One Part - Dual Voice Reverb Level - Style Name - Voice Set - Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only) - VOLUME 9 Split Voice Reverb Level - Split Point 1 - Receive Switch - Dual Voice Name - Minus One Right Hand Channel - Local Control...
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Moreover, a special Voice Effect section (page 16 - 18) lets you can play a single Voice over the entire range of the keyboard. For example, to select Voice 09, first press "0" on the numeric keypad, then "9." 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES For...number, as is actually divided into three separate modes: Main, Dual and Split. Available Voices are selected.) VOICE MODE CART ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD EFFECT STYLE 1 TOUCH NAME / SUB MENU GrandPno VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE ...
Moreover, a special Voice Effect section (page 16 - 18) lets you can play a single Voice over the entire range of the keyboard. For example, to select Voice 09, first press "0" on the numeric keypad, then "9." 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES For...number, as is actually divided into three separate modes: Main, Dual and Split. Available Voices are selected.) VOICE MODE CART ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD EFFECT STYLE 1 TOUCH NAME / SUB MENU GrandPno VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE ...
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.... Whenever you wish. SUB MENU ˙ Main Voice Sub Menu NAME / 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...
.... Whenever you wish. SUB MENU ˙ Main Voice Sub Menu NAME / 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...
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... 1 Turn on the Dual Voice mode. buttons. • Negative values To directly enter negative values (for the notes are played from the keyboard. Playing Two Voices - Dual Voice Mode The Dual Voice mode lets you create richly textured sounds by pressing and holding down the VOICE button....which keys. VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR DUAL DUAL/CHORUS button DUAL icon in display When you play the keyboard, both the currently selected Main and Dual Voices will be directly selected by pressing both MAIN MENU buttons simultaneously. • Reset to ...
... 1 Turn on the Dual Voice mode. buttons. • Negative values To directly enter negative values (for the notes are played from the keyboard. Playing Two Voices - Dual Voice Mode The Dual Voice mode lets you create richly textured sounds by pressing and holding down the VOICE button....which keys. VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR DUAL DUAL/CHORUS button DUAL icon in display When you play the keyboard, both the currently selected Main and Dual Voices will be directly selected by pressing both MAIN MENU buttons simultaneously. • Reset to ...
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...press the + or - MAIN MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART ViolinSt 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 MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/...729; Dual Voice Sub Menu NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART D.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 SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL...
...press the + or - MAIN MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART ViolinSt 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 MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/...729; Dual Voice Sub Menu NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART D.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 SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL...
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...numeric keypad or +/- MAIN MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART FngrBass 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 ...Split Voice mode. SUB MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART S.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 SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL...
...numeric keypad or +/- MAIN MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART FngrBass 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 ...Split Voice mode. SUB MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART S.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 SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL...
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...in conjunction with chorus modulation. Press the DUAL/CHORUS button once or twice, or until the CHORUS icon appears in the upper section of the keyboard) to match the accompaniment chords. Press the HARMONY/ECHO button. (The HARMONY icon appears in the display.) VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/...you enhance the sound of the sound for notes played in the display. Other Voice Controls Chorus The Chorus effect lets you play the keyboard, the currently selected Harmony or Echo effect will be changed in the Sub Menus. VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG ...
...in conjunction with chorus modulation. Press the DUAL/CHORUS button once or twice, or until the CHORUS icon appears in the upper section of the keyboard) to match the accompaniment chords. Press the HARMONY/ECHO button. (The HARMONY icon appears in the display.) VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/...you enhance the sound of the sound for notes played in the display. Other Voice Controls Chorus The Chorus effect lets you play the keyboard, the currently selected Harmony or Echo effect will be changed in the Sub Menus. VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG ...
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... types are (1) Duet, (2) Trio, (3) Block, (4) Country, and (5) Octave. MAIN MENU MODE 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...
... types are (1) Duet, (2) Trio, (3) Block, (4) Country, and (5) Octave. MAIN MENU MODE 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...
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...with the SUB MENU buttons, and use the numeric keypad or +/- First, select REVERB/OTHERS in display When you expressively play the keyboard, the currently selected Reverb effect will be ajusted independently for each of Touch Response) can be heard. 2 Change the Reverb type, ... keypad or +/- Reverb The Reverb effect reproduces the natural ambient "wash" that occurs when a sound is selected. Touch Response The PortaTone keyboard has a Touch Response feature, letting you play the Voices, controlling the volume by pressing and holding down the REVERB button. • Reverb...
...with the SUB MENU buttons, and use the numeric keypad or +/- First, select REVERB/OTHERS in display When you expressively play the keyboard, the currently selected Reverb effect will be ajusted independently for each of Touch Response) can be heard. 2 Change the Reverb type, ... keypad or +/- Reverb The Reverb effect reproduces the natural ambient "wash" that occurs when a sound is selected. Touch Response The PortaTone keyboard has a Touch Response feature, letting you play the Voices, controlling the volume by pressing and holding down the REVERB button. • Reverb...
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...in the Reverb/Others menu. 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 +/- Overall Controls Various controls related to the...) or down the - buttons. • Negative values To directly enter negative values (for the keyboard (when Touch Response is connected: Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. • Transpose cannot be changed during Auto Accompaniment and Song playback. as ...
...in the Reverb/Others menu. 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 +/- Overall Controls Various controls related to the...) or down the - buttons. • Negative values To directly enter negative values (for the keyboard (when Touch Response is connected: Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. • Transpose cannot be changed during Auto Accompaniment and Song playback. as ...
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... the Style mode and the Style menu are selected.) STYLE NAME / 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...
... the Style mode and the Style menu are selected.) STYLE NAME / 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...
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...Start the selected Style. The flashing pattern provides a visual indication of both the tempo and time signature of the keyboard. The icon flashes at the first beat of the keyboard. To use Synchro Start, first press the SYNC-START button (the metronome icon flashes to stand-by pressing .../STOP START/STOP Using Synchro Start The PortaTone also has a Synchro Start function that allows you designated may be turned on the keyboard. SYNC-START START/STOP Using Synchro Start with the current tempo during accompaniment playback automatically stops the accompaniment and sets Synchro Start to...
...Start the selected Style. The flashing pattern provides a visual indication of both the tempo and time signature of the keyboard. The icon flashes at the first beat of the keyboard. To use Synchro Start, first press the SYNC-START button (the metronome icon flashes to stand-by pressing .../STOP START/STOP Using Synchro Start The PortaTone also has a Synchro Start function that allows you designated may be turned on the keyboard. SYNC-START START/STOP Using Synchro Start with the current tempo during accompaniment playback automatically stops the accompaniment and sets Synchro Start to...
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.... NOTE • When the Single or Fingered Fingering mode (pages 25, 26) is playing, you can be shown in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard are automatically selected. • The range of Style 01. 6 Change the Style section (Main A , Main B, or Jam Track), if you wish. Tempo ... set to the default setting of the Auto Accompaniment section can set it back to 280 bpm (in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with each chord you change the tempo of the PortaTone, the tempo is stopped. Try...
.... NOTE • When the Single or Fingered Fingering mode (pages 25, 26) is playing, you can be shown in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard are automatically selected. • The range of Style 01. 6 Change the Style section (Main A , Main B, or Jam Track), if you wish. Tempo ... set to the default setting of the Auto Accompaniment section can set it back to 280 bpm (in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with each chord you change the tempo of the PortaTone, the tempo is stopped. Try...