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... purchase of actual instruments. • Touch Response lets you the appropriate notes in order to play . Other powerful features include: • Exceptionally realistic and dynamic sounds with 100 voices, utilizing digital recordings of the Yamaha PSR-260 PortaTone! including Tempo, Tap Tempo and independent Accompaniment Volume. • Four Multi Pads, for use in "chord...
... purchase of actual instruments. • Touch Response lets you the appropriate notes in order to play . Other powerful features include: • Exceptionally realistic and dynamic sounds with 100 voices, utilizing digital recordings of the Yamaha PSR-260 PortaTone! including Tempo, Tap Tempo and independent Accompaniment Volume. • Four Multi Pads, for use in "chord...
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... • Changing the Tempo 31 • Adjusting the Song Volume 32 • Song Controls 32 • A-B Repeat 33 Song Lesson 34 • Using the Lesson Feature 34 • Lesson 1 - Timing 36 • Lesson 2 -
... • Changing the Tempo 31 • Adjusting the Song Volume 32 • Song Controls 32 • A-B Repeat 33 Song Lesson 34 • Using the Lesson Feature 34 • Lesson 1 - Timing 36 • Lesson 2 -
Owner's Manual
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... to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice. Failure to the SUSTAIN jack before connecting them. s Using the MIDI Terminals The PSR-260 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you can also play the keyboard to sustain the sound. • To prevent damage to the rear panel ...PHONES/OUTPUT jack. s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-260 is used in reversed footswitch operation. s Using a Sustain Footswitch This feature lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to interface the PSR260 with a built-in electric shock or equipment ...
... to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice. Failure to the SUSTAIN jack before connecting them. s Using the MIDI Terminals The PSR-260 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you can also play the keyboard to sustain the sound. • To prevent damage to the rear panel ...PHONES/OUTPUT jack. s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-260 is used in reversed footswitch operation. s Using a Sustain Footswitch This feature lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to interface the PSR260 with a built-in electric shock or equipment ...
Owner's Manual
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...page 23. Voice Name DJ Voice 098 DJ VOICE 1 099 DJ VOICE 2 DRUMS 100 DRUM KIT 11 Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The PSR-260 has a total of them out now... Playing with various contemporary rhythms. q Press the [DJ] button. Voice Name 087 STEEL DRUMS 088 DRUM KIT ...GAME voice. 098 DJvoice1 w Press the Lesson [L] or [R] button. letting you create your own real-time mixes and groove along with the DJ Feature The exciting new DJ feature gives you a full variety of dance and DJ sounds - w Select a voice. 000 GrandPno TEMPO 116 002 HnkyTonk e Play the keyboard.
...page 23. Voice Name DJ Voice 098 DJ VOICE 1 099 DJ VOICE 2 DRUMS 100 DRUM KIT 11 Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The PSR-260 has a total of them out now... Playing with various contemporary rhythms. q Press the [DJ] button. Voice Name 087 STEEL DRUMS 088 DRUM KIT ...GAME voice. 098 DJvoice1 w Press the Lesson [L] or [R] button. letting you create your own real-time mixes and groove along with the DJ Feature The exciting new DJ feature gives you a full variety of dance and DJ sounds - w Select a voice. 000 GrandPno TEMPO 116 002 HnkyTonk e Play the keyboard.
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... the Demo songs Demo songs (001 - 005) showcase the sophisticated features and stunning sound of the PSR-260's songs (001 - 100). z Press the [DEMO] button. Want to find out more? Playing a single song Naturally, you can also individually select and play the ...'La x Select a song. 002 Virtual c Start (and stop) the song. Quick Guide Step 2 Songs q zx 000 GrandPno TEMPO 116 xw xc z Playing the Songs The PSR-260 is packed with 001...
... the Demo songs Demo songs (001 - 005) showcase the sophisticated features and stunning sound of the PSR-260's songs (001 - 100). z Press the [DEMO] button. Want to find out more? Playing a single song Naturally, you can also individually select and play the ...'La x Select a song. 002 Virtual c Start (and stop) the song. Quick Guide Step 2 Songs q zx 000 GrandPno TEMPO 116 xw xc z Playing the Songs The PSR-260 is packed with 001...
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... hand - Simply play chords with your right hand to -use Auto Accompaniment features give you 'll sound like an entire band! • For more infomation on playing proper chords for the auto accompaniment, see "Using Auto Accompaniment - and the PSR-260 automatically produces appropriate bass, chord and rhythm backing. Accompaniment section Left hand...
... hand - Simply play chords with your right hand to -use Auto Accompaniment features give you 'll sound like an entire band! • For more infomation on playing proper chords for the auto accompaniment, see "Using Auto Accompaniment - and the PSR-260 automatically produces appropriate bass, chord and rhythm backing. Accompaniment section Left hand...
Owner's Manual
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Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-260 waits for you to master these songs. Lesson 4 - Both Hands . . . . .This lesson step is shown in that both buttons simultaneously calls up Lesson 4, Both Hands. ... part you want to work on selecting songs, see page 29. Quick Guide Step 4 Lesson x x 000 GrandPno TEMPO 116 v zz Using the Lesson Feature All of the PSR-260's songs can be used with one part muted - letting you practice just the timing of the Lesson songs. r1 Timing • You can also...
Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-260 waits for you to master these songs. Lesson 4 - Both Hands . . . . .This lesson step is shown in that both buttons simultaneously calls up Lesson 4, Both Hands. ... part you want to work on selecting songs, see page 29. Quick Guide Step 4 Lesson x x 000 GrandPno TEMPO 116 v zz Using the Lesson Feature All of the PSR-260's songs can be used with one part muted - letting you practice just the timing of the Lesson songs. r1 Timing • You can also...
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...notes. Lesson 3 - Want to your performance: "OK," "Good," "Very Good," and "Excellent." Both Hands Lesson 4 is . Lr4 BothHand • The PSR-260 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that allows you play the notes correctly before it continues. Timing This step lets you did each exercise. tells... 1 - Talking This feature "talks" to you to set the desired tempo. See page 40. Minus One In Lesson 3, one of the Lesson steps. Lesson 2 - Waiting In Lesson 2, you practice the missing part in time with the rhythm. See page 38. 17 The PSR-260 checks your timing and ...
...notes. Lesson 3 - Want to your performance: "OK," "Good," "Very Good," and "Excellent." Both Hands Lesson 4 is . Lr4 BothHand • The PSR-260 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that allows you play the notes correctly before it continues. Timing This step lets you did each exercise. tells... 1 - Talking This feature "talks" to you to set the desired tempo. See page 40. Minus One In Lesson 3, one of the Lesson steps. Lesson 2 - Waiting In Lesson 2, you practice the missing part in time with the rhythm. See page 38. 17 The PSR-260 checks your timing and ...
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Getting Started - Playing the Demo Songs The PSR-260 has a variety of Demo songs, specially recorded to disable the Demo feature. All five songs will play along on in this , simultaneously hold down the [DEMO] button and turn the power off and back on ([STANDBY/... the song. While the power is on the key- To turn Demo Cancel off, simply turn the power on again normally. Many features of what you an idea of the PSR-260 can adjust the control for optimum level once the songs start playing. 3 Press the [DEMO] button. Press the [STANDBY/ON] button...
Getting Started - Playing the Demo Songs The PSR-260 has a variety of Demo songs, specially recorded to disable the Demo feature. All five songs will play along on in this , simultaneously hold down the [DEMO] button and turn the power off and back on ([STANDBY/... the song. While the power is on the key- To turn Demo Cancel off, simply turn the power on again normally. Many features of what you an idea of the PSR-260 can adjust the control for optimum level once the songs start playing. 3 Press the [DEMO] button. Press the [STANDBY/ON] button...
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...part of the notation 003 staff for the instrument. Pressing the [START/ STOP] button starts style playback. w Overall function bar indicator The PSR-260 has seven Overall functions or controls. When the Style mode • For a few specific chords (such as BM7), not all important... that are active, the display also shows the specific notes of the PSR-260, as shown below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the display. Panel Display Indications The PSR-260 features a large multi-function display that appears next to its name (printed on the...
...part of the notation 003 staff for the instrument. Pressing the [START/ STOP] button starts style playback. w Overall function bar indicator The PSR-260 has seven Overall functions or controls. When the Style mode • For a few specific chords (such as BM7), not all important... that are active, the display also shows the specific notes of the PSR-260, as shown below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the display. Panel Display Indications The PSR-260 features a large multi-function display that appears next to its name (printed on the...
Owner's Manual
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... and the DJ "teacher" says "Go," play the appropriate block as indicated in the display. (When Talking is on the Lesson feature, and select a Lesson step. DJ This exciting feature lets you can play the Multi Pads as well as the keyboard. 22 • Try playing one after the block number (as...
... and the DJ "teacher" says "Go," play the appropriate block as indicated in the display. (When Talking is on the Lesson feature, and select a Lesson step. DJ This exciting feature lets you can play the Multi Pads as well as the keyboard. 22 • Try playing one after the block number (as...
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... categories of these voices also have been created with the numeric keypad, or 2) using the [+]/[-] buttons to select voices: 1) directly entering the voice number with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. Selecting and Playing a Voice 1 Press the [VOICE] button. 000 Voice name and number GrandPno TEMPO 116...used. There are shown on their numbers are two ways to step up and down through the voices. 23 Selecting and Playing Voices The PSR-260 features 100 authentic voices that have special preset characteristics or embellishments.
... categories of these voices also have been created with the numeric keypad, or 2) using the [+]/[-] buttons to select voices: 1) directly entering the voice number with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. Selecting and Playing a Voice 1 Press the [VOICE] button. 000 Voice name and number GrandPno TEMPO 116...used. There are shown on their numbers are two ways to step up and down through the voices. 23 Selecting and Playing Voices The PSR-260 features 100 authentic voices that have special preset characteristics or embellishments.
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...#100 - There's even a dynamic set of DJ voices (#098 - #099) that let you play a variety of the keyboard - The PSR-260 also features special Drum Kit voices - #088 (with the notes you play on the keyboard at a time. About the Harmony voices • Since Harmony...C1-B2) UOhnhe+Hit FTTYOOOWohowhhn-ruoehherKeu12Mrtore Time Okhew! that provides a wealth of today's popular music styles. Split voices (#069 - #073) feature two separate voices, each sound are printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which sounds are played together, only the last note or highest note...
...#100 - There's even a dynamic set of DJ voices (#098 - #099) that let you play a variety of the keyboard - The PSR-260 also features special Drum Kit voices - #088 (with the notes you play on the keyboard at a time. About the Harmony voices • Since Harmony...C1-B2) UOhnhe+Hit FTTYOOOWohowhhn-ruoehherKeu12Mrtore Time Okhew! that provides a wealth of today's popular music styles. Split voices (#069 - #073) feature two separate voices, each sound are printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which sounds are played together, only the last note or highest note...
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Selecting and Playing Voices One Touch Setting The powerful One Touch Setting (OTS) feature lets you instantly and automatically call up an appropriate voice and other than #000. 26 Use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons. 000 GrandPno TEMPO 116 ...
Selecting and Playing Voices One Touch Setting The powerful One Touch Setting (OTS) feature lets you instantly and automatically call up an appropriate voice and other than #000. 26 Use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons. 000 GrandPno TEMPO 116 ...
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...) This results in limited touch response, and produces a relatively narrow dynamic range, no matter how lightly or strongly you play the keys. Touch Response The PSR-260 features a Touch Response function that gives you set the desired Tuning value (-50 - +50). on Touch Response, press the [TOUCH] button. This lets you play over...
...) This results in limited touch response, and produces a relatively narrow dynamic range, no matter how lightly or strongly you play the keys. Touch Response The PSR-260 features a Touch Response function that gives you set the desired Tuning value (-50 - +50). on Touch Response, press the [TOUCH] button. This lets you play over...
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... desired song number. You can also be selected in the same way as with the powerful Lesson feature (page 34), a convenient tool that allows you change the song's melody voice to the one currently selected voice. • The PSR-260 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that makes learning songs fun and easy.
... desired song number. You can also be selected in the same way as with the powerful Lesson feature (page 34), a convenient tool that allows you change the song's melody voice to the one currently selected voice. • The PSR-260 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that makes learning songs fun and easy.
Owner's Manual
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... one of your own selection. The convenient Melody Voice Change feature takes this one second. Press the [SONG] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to piano. 1 Select the desired song. Press the [START/STOP] button. Melody Voice Change The PSR-260 lets you replace the original voice used for at least...
... one of your own selection. The convenient Melody Voice Change feature takes this one second. Press the [SONG] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to piano. 1 Select the desired song. Press the [START/STOP] button. Melody Voice Change The PSR-260 lets you replace the original voice used for at least...
Owner's Manual
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... Game songs. 34 s Lesson 1 - Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-260 waits for practice. s Lesson 4 - letting you play and master the missing part yourself - press the appropriate button, L (left - any note can be used with these educational features. Song Lesson The Lesson feature provides an exceptionally fun and easy-to-use the numeric...
... Game songs. 34 s Lesson 1 - Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-260 waits for practice. s Lesson 4 - letting you play and master the missing part yourself - press the appropriate button, L (left - any note can be used with these educational features. Song Lesson The Lesson feature provides an exceptionally fun and easy-to-use the numeric...
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to work on , the PSR-260 "announces" the current Lesson step. • When a DJ song is selected, the left (L) and right (R) lessons are indicated by an alternating asterisk and sharp sign. * # ... Lesson begins again automatically. 0r1 * ** *- Song Lesson 2 Select the part you wish to work on ; page 39). Sixteenth notes are identical. 3 Start the Lesson. The PSR-260 exits from the Lesson feature automatically when the [START/ STOP] button is to stop the Lesson.
to work on , the PSR-260 "announces" the current Lesson step. • When a DJ song is selected, the left (L) and right (R) lessons are indicated by an alternating asterisk and sharp sign. * # ... Lesson begins again automatically. 0r1 * ** *- Song Lesson 2 Select the part you wish to work on ; page 39). Sixteenth notes are identical. 3 Start the Lesson. The PSR-260 exits from the Lesson feature automatically when the [START/ STOP] button is to stop the Lesson.
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... performance: "OK," "Good," "Very Good," and "Excellent." Use the [+]/[-] buttons to set to on as desired. on 39 Song Lesson Grade The Lesson feature has a built-in the display. Press the [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until "GRADE" appears in evaluation function that monitors your grade. on GRADE...GRADE Indicates Grade function is selected -04 MEASURE • Grade is on or off as the default setting. 2 Set Grade to on , the PSR-260 also "announces" your practicing of the Lesson songs, and just like a real teacher, it tells you how well you did each exercise.
... performance: "OK," "Good," "Very Good," and "Excellent." Use the [+]/[-] buttons to set to on as desired. on 39 Song Lesson Grade The Lesson feature has a built-in the display. Press the [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until "GRADE" appears in evaluation function that monitors your grade. on GRADE...GRADE Indicates Grade function is selected -04 MEASURE • Grade is on or off as the default setting. 2 Set Grade to on , the PSR-260 also "announces" your practicing of the Lesson songs, and just like a real teacher, it tells you how well you did each exercise.