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... of learning tools that let you save your custom panel settings for instant recall. • Touch response (with front panel on your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-270 PortaTone! It's great for the Pianist styles) also have their own four Fillin patterns. Special Pianist styles - Reverb, Chorus, DSP, and Harmony - The...
... of learning tools that let you save your custom panel settings for instant recall. • Touch response (with front panel on your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-270 PortaTone! It's great for the Pianist styles) also have their own four Fillin patterns. Special Pianist styles - Reverb, Chorus, DSP, and Harmony - The...
Owner's Manual
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How to Use Your New PSR-270 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 INDICATIONS ...
How to Use Your New PSR-270 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 INDICATIONS ...
Owner's Manual
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... L 73 74 H 75 L 76 H 77 L 78 H 79 L 80 81 82 H 83 L 84 85 86 ³ MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. · OVERALL buttons (v, w, +, -) These are also used for making various settings, such as: • Selecting and changing the Function parameters (page 18) • Setting note...
... L 73 74 H 75 L 76 H 77 L 78 H 79 L 80 81 82 H 83 L 84 85 86 ³ MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. · OVERALL buttons (v, w, +, -) These are also used for making various settings, such as: • Selecting and changing the Function parameters (page 18) • Setting note...
Owner's Manual
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... Although the PSR-270 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. TURNING ON THE POWER With the AC power adaptor connected or with a complete set of six new batteries. • Never mix old and new batteries or different types of your PortaTone to the instrument...Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-270, or during any PSR-270 record operation! When you will run low and the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the PortaTone may result in use of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to be used for the right kind. The...
... Although the PSR-270 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. TURNING ON THE POWER With the AC power adaptor connected or with a complete set of six new batteries. • Never mix old and new batteries or different types of your PortaTone to the instrument...Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-270, or during any PSR-270 record operation! When you will run low and the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the PortaTone may result in use of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to be used for the right kind. The...
Owner's Manual
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...terminals, allowing you can also play the keyboard to sustain the sound. s Using a Footswitch This feature lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the voices, or control a variety of the other device and the other functions. (See ...to observe these cautions may result in reversed footswitch operation. PHONES/ OUTPUT FOOT SWITCH s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PortaTone is used for sustain, the footswitch functions the same way as you insert a headphone plug into this changes the recognized polarity of the ...
...terminals, allowing you can also play the keyboard to sustain the sound. s Using a Footswitch This feature lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the voices, or control a variety of the other device and the other functions. (See ...to observe these cautions may result in reversed footswitch operation. PHONES/ OUTPUT FOOT SWITCH s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PortaTone is used for sustain, the footswitch functions the same way as you insert a headphone plug into this changes the recognized polarity of the ...
Owner's Manual
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...DETU,PHSoRw-2t7o0@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,Step1@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,VoiceEU@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDT,s PortaTone This brief, easy-to-follow section shows you how to use them out... The PSR-270 features a total of them effectively in this section will also give you the tools...Press the PORTABLE GRAND button. If you've never touched an electronic keyboard before, reading and going through the steps in your new PSR-270 PortaTone. Good luck...and enjoy! METRONOME 001GrandPno VOICE STYLE 001 063 MEASURE TEMPO The Grand Piano voice is automatically selected. Let's try a...
...DETU,PHSoRw-2t7o0@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,Step1@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,VoiceEU@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDT,s PortaTone This brief, easy-to-follow section shows you how to use them out... The PSR-270 features a total of them effectively in this section will also give you the tools...Press the PORTABLE GRAND button. If you've never touched an electronic keyboard before, reading and going through the steps in your new PSR-270 PortaTone. Good luck...and enjoy! METRONOME 001GrandPno VOICE STYLE 001 063 MEASURE TEMPO The Grand Piano voice is automatically selected. Let's try a...
Owner's Manual
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...,p2 A@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,utoAcco@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,mpanim@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,ent EU@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDT, Using the auto accompaniment The PSR-270 has powerful and easy-to find out more? Try playing with your left hand - CMP SYNC/OFF START START/ INTRO/ A ... START/ INTRO/ A MAIN B STOP ENDING rit. For a list of styles, see page 13. 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. AUTO FILL b Play...
...,p2 A@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,utoAcco@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,mpanim@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,ent EU@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDT, Using the auto accompaniment The PSR-270 has powerful and easy-to find out more? Try playing with your left hand - CMP SYNC/OFF START START/ INTRO/ A ... START/ INTRO/ A MAIN B STOP ENDING rit. For a list of styles, see page 13. 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. AUTO FILL b Play...
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... 92 8Beat 93 Swing 94 Jazz Ballad 95 2Beat 96 Boogie 97 Ragtime 98 Arpeggio 99 Waltz 100 Happy 13 11 One Touch Setting The PortaTone features 100 different styles in various music genres. Style Name DANCE 21 Dance Pop 1 22 Dance Pop 2 23 Techno 24 Eurobeat 25 Euro House 26...
... 92 8Beat 93 Swing 94 Jazz Ballad 95 2Beat 96 Boogie 97 Ragtime 98 Arpeggio 99 Waltz 100 Happy 13 11 One Touch Setting The PortaTone features 100 different styles in various music genres. Style Name DANCE 21 Dance Pop 1 22 Dance Pop 2 23 Techno 24 Eurobeat 25 Euro House 26...
Owner's Manual
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... M7 v Play the notes of the chord. Enter the number of sharps or flats of the chord. Playing appropriate chords with just one finger The PortaTone also lets you wish to play. To play these keys (root notes) Dm Gm Dm 15b=1 STYLE 14 Want to find out more ? F .....press these...
... M7 v Play the notes of the chord. Enter the number of sharps or flats of the chord. Playing appropriate chords with just one finger The PortaTone also lets you wish to play. To play these keys (root notes) Dm Gm Dm 15b=1 STYLE 14 Want to find out more ? F .....press these...
Owner's Manual
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... the display. STYLE 1EZ CHORD GUIDE DICTIONARY SMART EZ OFF ACMP ON 001 116TEMPO w Select an EZ Chord bank. is shown in succession, and the PortaTone automatically plays the proper chords for playing the accompaniment (C1 - See page 68. B4) (C5 - EUBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRXStep...
... the display. STYLE 1EZ CHORD GUIDE DICTIONARY SMART EZ OFF ACMP ON 001 116TEMPO w Select an EZ Chord bank. is shown in succession, and the PortaTone automatically plays the proper chords for playing the accompaniment (C1 - See page 68. B4) (C5 - EUBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRXStep...
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...ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,ngs @ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,EU@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDT, Playing a song Playing back all three songs The PSR-270 has three Demo songs that showcase the authentic voices and dynamic accompaniment of the song. Playing back a single song Naturally, you can... ACMP/SONG VOLUME 001 120 MEASURE TEMPO 123456 w Press the OVERALL + or - Changing the volume of the song q Press one of the PortaTone's songs. ALLTakeOff! SONG 001 111 MEASURE TEMPO 123456 x Stop the song. ACMP SYNCON/OFF START START/ INTRO/ A MAIN B STOP ENDING rit....
...ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,ngs @ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,EU@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDT, Playing a song Playing back all three songs The PSR-270 has three Demo songs that showcase the authentic voices and dynamic accompaniment of the song. Playing back a single song Naturally, you can... ACMP/SONG VOLUME 001 120 MEASURE TEMPO 123456 w Press the OVERALL + or - Changing the volume of the song q Press one of the PortaTone's songs. ALLTakeOff! SONG 001 111 MEASURE TEMPO 123456 x Stop the song. ACMP SYNCON/OFF START START/ INTRO/ A MAIN B STOP ENDING rit....
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... SongsDT,@ACFGPQSVW Recording your own song The PSR-270 lets you record your own songs by pressing the RECORD button. This method is much like using a conventional tape recorder, letting you completely reconfigure virtually all desired settings on the PortaTone. w Select the User One Touch Setting record... the parts of the song in real time. letting you play and record the parts of the song step by step. q Make all PortaTone settings at the touch of these recording methods yourself... 1 Select the desired recording mode by using a pencil and paper to find out more...
... SongsDT,@ACFGPQSVW Recording your own song The PSR-270 lets you record your own songs by pressing the RECORD button. This method is much like using a conventional tape recorder, letting you completely reconfigure virtually all desired settings on the PortaTone. w Select the User One Touch Setting record... the parts of the song in real time. letting you play and record the parts of the song step by step. q Make all PortaTone settings at the touch of these recording methods yourself... 1 Select the desired recording mode by using a pencil and paper to find out more...
Owner's Manual
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..."SONG" appear without the rectangle, the corresponding mode is being played back, they show the chord notes in succession. PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that shows all notes may be shown in the notation section of the display. A fee will gradually dim over...name encircled in a rounded rectangle. When the display becomes dim or hard to read, contact the store where you purchased the instrument or, Yamaha directly, to its name (printed on the panel). » Notation ¿ Keyboard These two portions of the current chord. The currently ...
..."SONG" appear without the rectangle, the corresponding mode is being played back, they show the chord notes in succession. PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that shows all notes may be shown in the notation section of the display. A fee will gradually dim over...name encircled in a rounded rectangle. When the display becomes dim or hard to read, contact the store where you purchased the instrument or, Yamaha directly, to its name (printed on the panel). » Notation ¿ Keyboard These two portions of the current chord. The currently ...
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...chords played in time with chords) is playing, this displays various symbols (icons) and other messages to provide convenient, at the top rear of the PortaTone control panel. 23 21 It also displays the name and current value or setting of the Overall functions and the Function parameters, as well as...tracks. (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. The large bar indicates the first beat of the measure. (See page 77.) ¶ Chord When a user song (with the song or style...
...chords played in time with chords) is playing, this displays various symbols (icons) and other messages to provide convenient, at the top rear of the PortaTone control panel. 23 21 It also displays the name and current value or setting of the Overall functions and the Function parameters, as well as...tracks. (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. The large bar indicates the first beat of the measure. (See page 77.) ¶ Chord When a user song (with the song or style...
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Press one of the other PortaTone sounds. Use the OVERALL +/- Increases Metronome Volume value Decreases Metronome Volume value Restoring the Default Metronome Volume Value To restore the default Metronome Volume value (...
Press one of the other PortaTone sounds. Use the OVERALL +/- Increases Metronome Volume value Decreases Metronome Volume value Restoring the Default Metronome Volume Value To restore the default Metronome Volume value (...
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... features special effect sections that let you many powerful and versatile tools for playing and enhancing these Voices. Press the VOICE button. The PortaTone includes special Drum Kit voices - #101 - #110 - PLAYING A VOICE - Indicates Voice mode is actually divided into various instrument ...Voice chart on the panel for rich, complex sounds. Moreover, each voice, and Touch Sensitivity (page 38), which have been created with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. For a complete list of the available voices, see below), you play a ...
... features special effect sections that let you many powerful and versatile tools for playing and enhancing these Voices. Press the VOICE button. The PortaTone includes special Drum Kit voices - #101 - #110 - PLAYING A VOICE - Indicates Voice mode is actually divided into various instrument ...Voice chart on the panel for rich, complex sounds. Moreover, each voice, and Touch Sensitivity (page 38), which have been created with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. For a complete list of the available voices, see below), you play a ...
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..., such as indicated on the panel. Use the numeric keypad. THE VOICE MODE 2 Select the desired voice number. However, when selecting voice numbers 1 - 23, the PortaTone pauses briefly before the number;
..., such as indicated on the panel. Use the numeric keypad. THE VOICE MODE 2 Select the desired voice number. However, when selecting voice numbers 1 - 23, the PortaTone pauses briefly before the number;
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... to select the previous voice. Using the VOICE button Press the VOICE button to voice #1. Since either key continuously scrolls up various settings that the PortaTone has two separate sets of voices: 100 Panel voices and 128 GM (General MIDI) Voices. This means that any GM song data (played from ...About Panel Voices and GM Voices Keep in the Voice mode by the mode name in the display, without the rectangle), you select a voice, the PortaTone also automatically calls up or down either the Style or Song mode is automatically called up with one voice may sound higher or lower than...
... to select the previous voice. Using the VOICE button Press the VOICE button to voice #1. Since either key continuously scrolls up various settings that the PortaTone has two separate sets of voices: 100 Panel voices and 128 GM (General MIDI) Voices. This means that any GM song data (played from ...About Panel Voices and GM Voices Keep in the Voice mode by the mode name in the display, without the rectangle), you select a voice, the PortaTone also automatically calls up or down either the Style or Song mode is automatically called up with one voice may sound higher or lower than...
Owner's Manual
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... increases or decreases the value. The Transpose settings can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the entire PortaTone sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Transpose Transpose determines the key of both OVERALL +/buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is selected ... Overall menu). 32 30 Indicates Transpose is selected in the display. This allows you can instantly restore the default setting of the PortaTone to increase or decrease the Transpose value. Use the OVERALL +/- THE VOICE MODE TRANSPOSE AND TUNING You can be adjusted over a...
... increases or decreases the value. The Transpose settings can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the entire PortaTone sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Transpose Transpose determines the key of both OVERALL +/buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is selected ... Overall menu). 32 30 Indicates Transpose is selected in the display. This allows you can instantly restore the default setting of the PortaTone to increase or decrease the Transpose value. Use the OVERALL +/- THE VOICE MODE TRANSPOSE AND TUNING You can be adjusted over a...
Owner's Manual
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... 28) - STYLE onVoiceSet FUNCTION STYLE 3TouchSns FUNCTION 38 36 keys, or the FUNCTION button. • Since the "FUNCTION" indication flashes for only a couple of the PortaTone responds to change the value or setting. PLAYING VOICES - Once the Touch Sensitivity parameter is flashing, use the numeric keypad to your playing strength. with...
... 28) - STYLE onVoiceSet FUNCTION STYLE 3TouchSns FUNCTION 38 36 keys, or the FUNCTION button. • Since the "FUNCTION" indication flashes for only a couple of the PortaTone responds to change the value or setting. PLAYING VOICES - Once the Touch Sensitivity parameter is flashing, use the numeric keypad to your playing strength. with...