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To be sure you get maximum satisfaction, we suggest you for purchasing a Yamaha PortaTone PSR-36. Starting to Play (Orchestra Section 4 4. Adding Accompaniment (Auto Bass Chord Section 12 8. Optional Accessories 19 ...back the Demonstration Music 3 3. Chord Sequence Programming . 15 9. External Jacks 17 10. Nomenclature 2 2. Creating Original Rhythm Patterns (Custom Drummer 10 7. Voice Editing 6 5. Using the Built-in this manual carefully while actually playing the instrument. This PortaTone is an ultra-modern keyboard with a design based on the latest digital...
To be sure you get maximum satisfaction, we suggest you for purchasing a Yamaha PortaTone PSR-36. Starting to Play (Orchestra Section 4 4. Adding Accompaniment (Auto Bass Chord Section 12 8. Optional Accessories 19 ...back the Demonstration Music 3 3. Chord Sequence Programming . 15 9. External Jacks 17 10. Nomenclature 2 2. Creating Original Rhythm Patterns (Custom Drummer 10 7. Voice Editing 6 5. Using the Built-in this manual carefully while actually playing the instrument. This PortaTone is an ultra-modern keyboard with a design based on the latest digital...
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... will return to the OFF position. Pitch control The PITCH control function enables you to play in the Auto Bass Chord key section cannot be used . Notes: 1. Adding sustain Slide the SUSTAIN selector to its "1" or "2" setting, and notes will be sustained after you want to fine-tune the keyboard for... benefit from application of notes that can be played simultaneously (normally twelve) will be reduced when the Auto Bass Chord, Duet and Digital Synthesizer are used for when you lift your selection from the keys.
... will return to the OFF position. Pitch control The PITCH control function enables you to play in the Auto Bass Chord key section cannot be used . Notes: 1. Adding sustain Slide the SUSTAIN selector to its "1" or "2" setting, and notes will be sustained after you want to fine-tune the keyboard for... benefit from application of notes that can be played simultaneously (normally twelve) will be reduced when the Auto Bass Chord, Duet and Digital Synthesizer are used for when you lift your selection from the keys.
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...of the voice. BRILLIANCE This determines how brilliant or mellow the voice is. Select the desired voice by pressing one of the PSR-36's special features, the Digital Synthesizer function allows you to expand the 32 orchestra voices to total of 100,000 different voices. Set... This controls the timbre or tone color of the notes (whether the notes begin sharply or smoothly). Adjust the volume using DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER. 1. Let's create various voices using the Master Volume control 4. VIBRATO This controls the vibrato effect. 6 Voice Editing DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER As one of the 32...
...of the voice. BRILLIANCE This determines how brilliant or mellow the voice is. Select the desired voice by pressing one of the PSR-36's special features, the Digital Synthesizer function allows you to expand the 32 orchestra voices to total of 100,000 different voices. Set... This controls the timbre or tone color of the notes (whether the notes begin sharply or smoothly). Adjust the volume using DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER. 1. Let's create various voices using the Master Volume control 4. VIBRATO This controls the vibrato effect. 6 Voice Editing DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER As one of the 32...
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.../Stereo rhythm section Now it's time to add a dynamic rhythm accompaniment to which a voice changes varies with the selected voice. l The degree to your melody. 1. Using the built-in timbre. By comparing the same voice in both the ON and OFF settings of the Digital Synthesizer Selector you turn the keyboard...
.../Stereo rhythm section Now it's time to add a dynamic rhythm accompaniment to which a voice changes varies with the selected voice. l The degree to your melody. 1. Using the built-in timbre. By comparing the same voice in both the ON and OFF settings of the Digital Synthesizer Selector you turn the keyboard...
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Any beginning (Auto Bass Chord key section will start after a two-bar intro-phrase. 3. Tempo Use the TEMPO controls to adjust the speed of five patterns for you want the rhythm to begin by using START, you have the rhythm begin from oathftetthhmeeolm1e9fet nkotef yytohsue(ufkirpesyttboporeFasr#d2s) a key. It flashes indicating tempo when... The Tempo Light functions as a visual metronome, making it simple for each rhythm. 4. Start the rhythm After selecting a rhythm, press the START selector Synchro Start Use the SYNCHRO START button If you to the melody volume. Making...
Any beginning (Auto Bass Chord key section will start after a two-bar intro-phrase. 3. Tempo Use the TEMPO controls to adjust the speed of five patterns for you want the rhythm to begin by using START, you have the rhythm begin from oathftetthhmeeolm1e9fet nkotef yytohsue(ufkirpesyttboporeFasr#d2s) a key. It flashes indicating tempo when... The Tempo Light functions as a visual metronome, making it simple for each rhythm. 4. Start the rhythm After selecting a rhythm, press the START selector Synchro Start Use the SYNCHRO START button If you to the melody volume. Making...
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...If you press the INTRO./ENDING button when the rhythm is engaged, the Tempo Light will stop automatically after a 1-bar drum solo. 6. Using the INTRO./ENDING button for your own rhythm on ). If you turn KEYBOARD PERCUSSION ON while a rhythm pattern is playing, the rhythm ... playing a two-bar ending phrase. The different kinds of percussion instrument sounds are assigned to stop (leaving bass and/or chord backing when using the Auto Bass Chord function described in item 7) so you can enjoy playing like a drummer by symbols next to exit the Keyboard percussion mode...
...If you press the INTRO./ENDING button when the rhythm is engaged, the Tempo Light will stop automatically after a 1-bar drum solo. 6. Using the INTRO./ENDING button for your own rhythm on ). If you turn KEYBOARD PERCUSSION ON while a rhythm pattern is playing, the rhythm ... playing a two-bar ending phrase. The different kinds of percussion instrument sounds are assigned to stop (leaving bass and/or chord backing when using the Auto Bass Chord function described in item 7) so you can enjoy playing like a drummer by symbols next to exit the Keyboard percussion mode...
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... rhythm pattern from the preset patterns, you can also create original ones of your own using Custom Drummer Programming a rhythm pattern Create your own version of the beat count. 10 Creating original rhythm patterns Custom Drummer The PSR-36 has 80 preset rhythm patterns (including variations). Apart from among the preset rhythms. As...
... rhythm pattern from the preset patterns, you can also create original ones of your own using Custom Drummer Programming a rhythm pattern Create your own version of the beat count. 10 Creating original rhythm patterns Custom Drummer The PSR-36 has 80 preset rhythm patterns (including variations). Apart from among the preset rhythms. As...
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...by pressing the relevant percussion key together with a preset rhythm. 2. The input that you play back a customized rhythm, the Auto Bass Chord feature can use the CANCEL key (C6) and individual percussion keys to 8. 3. When your original pattern is OFF, the data that percussion instrument again. 7. In ... for one pattern amounts to selectively erase. 8. Try other rhythm patterns as with the CANCEL key (C6. When you input will be used for inputting snare drum, closed hi-hat, and open hi-hat. When the power is completed, press the STOP button or PROGRAM button...
...by pressing the relevant percussion key together with a preset rhythm. 2. The input that you play back a customized rhythm, the Auto Bass Chord feature can use the CANCEL key (C6) and individual percussion keys to 8. 3. When your original pattern is OFF, the data that percussion instrument again. 7. In ... for one pattern amounts to selectively erase. 8. Try other rhythm patterns as with the CANCEL key (C6. When you input will be used for inputting snare drum, closed hi-hat, and open hi-hat. When the power is completed, press the STOP button or PROGRAM button...
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... the Auto Bass Chord key section The FINGERED position is suitable for you if you already know how to play chords since it lets you use the Auto Bass Chord feature). 3. Slide the selector to the SINGLE FINGER position. 2. For one finger when you can play your own chords and stiil...
... the Auto Bass Chord key section The FINGERED position is suitable for you if you already know how to play chords since it lets you use the Auto Bass Chord feature). 3. Slide the selector to the SINGLE FINGER position. 2. For one finger when you can play your own chords and stiil...
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...the normal way. 7. You can then play . You will hear the corresponding chord with the bass and rhythm. 4. Select a variation combination Using the BASS and CHORD VARIATION selectors choose the bass and chord pattern combination most suitable for the kind of music you want to position No...percussion. To stop the Auto Bass Chord accompaniment Press the STOP button in the Rhythm section. 6. Set the tempo Set the tempo you want using the TEMPO controls in the Rhythm section. 13 For instance, when you press "C," you'll obtain a C major chord that plays along ...
...the normal way. 7. You can then play . You will hear the corresponding chord with the bass and rhythm. 4. Select a variation combination Using the BASS and CHORD VARIATION selectors choose the bass and chord pattern combination most suitable for the kind of music you want to position No...percussion. To stop the Auto Bass Chord accompaniment Press the STOP button in the Rhythm section. 6. Set the tempo Set the tempo you want using the TEMPO controls in the Rhythm section. 13 For instance, when you press "C," you'll obtain a C major chord that plays along ...
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...in its memory, then have them played back in any tempo you to four notes at a time in the Auto Bass Chord key section using this function. This means that after storing the chord progression and rhythm pattern in the Auto Bass Chord key section Note: You can have... automatically to the MANUAL BASS position. 2. The main advantage is that you play the 19 keys in the Auto Bass Chord key section when using this function. Advanced course 1: Manual Bass accompaniment 1. Siide the MODE selector to accompany you while you can play with different voices for your ...
...in its memory, then have them played back in any tempo you to four notes at a time in the Auto Bass Chord key section using this function. This means that after storing the chord progression and rhythm pattern in the Auto Bass Chord key section Note: You can have... automatically to the MANUAL BASS position. 2. The main advantage is that you play the 19 keys in the Auto Bass Chord key section when using this function. Advanced course 1: Manual Bass accompaniment 1. Siide the MODE selector to accompany you while you can play with different voices for your ...
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...stored in the CHORD SEQUENCER section. 2. Chord recording 1. Chord playback The memorized accompaniment can be played back, unless you input will be played using the Fingered mode beforehand (see page 13 for instructions on Single Finger and page 14 for "Greensleeves". A. B. Note: When the power is... automatically engaged when you want to start with the rhythm (using the Auto Bass Chord key section Note 1: Recording can also be started by inputting a different chord sequence. 16 When all of the Auto...
...stored in the CHORD SEQUENCER section. 2. Chord recording 1. Chord playback The memorized accompaniment can be played back, unless you input will be played using the Fingered mode beforehand (see page 13 for instructions on Single Finger and page 14 for "Greensleeves". A. B. Note: When the power is... automatically engaged when you want to start with the rhythm (using the Auto Bass Chord key section Note 1: Recording can also be started by inputting a different chord sequence. 16 When all of the Auto...
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... (see below). 4. External jacks Several jacks are possible. Playback can be reduced. Press the PLAY button of optional accessories. If complicated chords are recorded by using Fingered Chord, the chord recordig capacity will stop automatically.
... (see below). 4. External jacks Several jacks are possible. Playback can be reduced. Press the PLAY button of optional accessories. If complicated chords are recorded by using Fingered Chord, the chord recordig capacity will stop automatically.
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....) Connect a set of headphones to page 19 for connecting the Expression Pedal EP-1, which lets you can channel sound through your stereo system using your foot. MIDI Jacks (IN & OUT) Refer to this jack and you control the overall volume level... using these specifications will result In inadequate drive, distortion, noise, and poor performance in genera/. Use the optional connecting cord PSC-3. Significant deviation from these jacks. Expression pedal jack The EXP. PEDAL jack is ...
....) Connect a set of headphones to page 19 for connecting the Expression Pedal EP-1, which lets you can channel sound through your stereo system using your foot. MIDI Jacks (IN & OUT) Refer to this jack and you control the overall volume level... using these specifications will result In inadequate drive, distortion, noise, and poor performance in genera/. Use the optional connecting cord PSC-3. Significant deviation from these jacks. Expression pedal jack The EXP. PEDAL jack is ...
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...CA-1) Enables you add more feeling to music by enabling subtle control of the Porta Tone to the instrument from a car battery using the cigarette lighter socket. Bench (BC-6) Some optional accessories may not be available in every region. Headphones (HPE-3/5) Specially designed ...lightweight dynamic headphones with MIDI jacks or an expander module, for communication between keyboards and other music devices. The Porta Tone PSR-36 is a standard interface for synchronized performances. 19 About MIDI MIDI is an acronym standing for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which is...
...CA-1) Enables you add more feeling to music by enabling subtle control of the Porta Tone to the instrument from a car battery using the cigarette lighter socket. Bench (BC-6) Some optional accessories may not be available in every region. Headphones (HPE-3/5) Specially designed ...lightweight dynamic headphones with MIDI jacks or an expander module, for communication between keyboards and other music devices. The Porta Tone PSR-36 is a standard interface for synchronized performances. 19 About MIDI MIDI is an acronym standing for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which is...
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... information (program changes) from an external device. 5. The Rhythm and Auto Bass Chord sounds can be turned off. Program Change Off This is used for keys to cancel the melody sounds of the split point is sent on the left of an external device. 6. Split Send Mode When this...with the timing clock of the keyboard to MIN.) 21 Note: The OMNI ON Mode is selected. 4. MIDI Clock Select This is used to the left of the PSR-36. (Rhythm and Auto Bass Chord cannot be eliminated by pressing the 17th key from left while pressing the MIDI button 3. 1&2. Selecting MIDI...
... information (program changes) from an external device. 5. The Rhythm and Auto Bass Chord sounds can be turned off. Program Change Off This is used for keys to cancel the melody sounds of the split point is sent on the left of an external device. 6. Split Send Mode When this...with the timing clock of the keyboard to MIN.) 21 Note: The OMNI ON Mode is selected. 4. MIDI Clock Select This is used to the left of the PSR-36. (Rhythm and Auto Bass Chord cannot be eliminated by pressing the 17th key from left while pressing the MIDI button 3. 1&2. Selecting MIDI...
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... inside a car in direct sunlight for any other device should not be placed in direct sunlight for a long time. 8. When you aren't using the PortaTone, we recommend keeping it in the case to physical shock, and avoid placing anything heavy on it . 22 Ensure that this is only...the interior temperature of 60°C can cause physical and/or electrical damage not covered by warranty. 9. Use a dry or damp cloth for use , read the adaptor instructions carefully. When you use AC power, be made between the PortaTone and any length of time. Connections made with closed doors ...
... inside a car in direct sunlight for any other device should not be placed in direct sunlight for a long time. 8. When you aren't using the PortaTone, we recommend keeping it in the case to physical shock, and avoid placing anything heavy on it . 22 Ensure that this is only...the interior temperature of 60°C can cause physical and/or electrical damage not covered by warranty. 9. Use a dry or damp cloth for use , read the adaptor instructions carefully. When you use AC power, be made between the PortaTone and any length of time. Connections made with closed doors ...
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... in accordance with FCC rules. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20492-Stock # 004-000-345-4. 24 The PortaTone PSR-36 uses frequencies that interference will not occur. FCC INFORMATION Attention users in the U.S.A. contact the Service Division, Yamaha Music Corporation U.S.A 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. However this does not guarantee that appear in...
... in accordance with FCC rules. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20492-Stock # 004-000-345-4. 24 The PortaTone PSR-36 uses frequencies that interference will not occur. FCC INFORMATION Attention users in the U.S.A. contact the Service Division, Yamaha Music Corporation U.S.A 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. However this does not guarantee that appear in...