Owner's Manual
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...use of such programs and contents outside of all components at the minimum level. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. (4)-8 2/2 PSR-450 Owner's Manual 5 Saving data Saving and backing up the floppy disk • To protect against data loss through media damage, we... thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Yamaha cannot be lost or destroyed. Connections • Before connecting the instrument to other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard. Also, be different from the ones on your instrument. ● COPYRIGHT...
...use of such programs and contents outside of all components at the minimum level. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. (4)-8 2/2 PSR-450 Owner's Manual 5 Saving data Saving and backing up the floppy disk • To protect against data loss through media damage, we... thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Yamaha cannot be lost or destroyed. Connections • Before connecting the instrument to other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard. Also, be different from the ones on your instrument. ● COPYRIGHT...
Owner's Manual
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...long as GM-compatible SMF (Standard MIDI File) format files that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-use keyboard with the following features and functions: ■ Music Database page 16 The Music Database automatically selects the optimum style and voice for ... make it properly, the Easy Performer can also be saved as you feel them. 8 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Maximum polyphony of 32 notes. ● 140 superb styles covering a wide range of the Yamaha PSR-450 ! Congratulations on your purchase of musical genres. ● Up to 16 complete panel setups...
...long as GM-compatible SMF (Standard MIDI File) format files that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-use keyboard with the following features and functions: ■ Music Database page 16 The Music Database automatically selects the optimum style and voice for ... make it properly, the Easy Performer can also be saved as you feel them. 8 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Maximum polyphony of 32 notes. ● 140 superb styles covering a wide range of the Yamaha PSR-450 ! Congratulations on your purchase of musical genres. ● Up to 16 complete panel setups...
Owner's Manual
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... Operation and LCD Display 38 Data Backup & Initialization 41 Data Backup 41 Data Initialization 41 Performance Features 42 • Touch Response for Keyboard Dynamics Control .42 Touch response On/Off 42 Touch Response Sensitivity Adjustment 42 • Transpose Pitch up or Down in Semitone Increments 43... 62 • Things You Can Do With MIDI 63 • Connecting to a Personal Computer 64 • Local On/Off 64 • PSR-450 Panel Setting Transmission (Initial Send) 65 • Clock Settings 66 Voice List 67 Maximum Polyphony 67 Drum Kit List 74 Style List 76 Music ...
... Operation and LCD Display 38 Data Backup & Initialization 41 Data Backup 41 Data Initialization 41 Performance Features 42 • Touch Response for Keyboard Dynamics Control .42 Touch response On/Off 42 Touch Response Sensitivity Adjustment 42 • Transpose Pitch up or Down in Semitone Increments 43... 62 • Things You Can Do With MIDI 63 • Connecting to a Personal Computer 64 • Local On/Off 64 • PSR-450 Panel Setting Transmission (Initial Send) 65 • Clock Settings 66 Voice List 67 Maximum Polyphony 67 Drum Kit List 74 Style List 76 Music ...
Owner's Manual
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... outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the built-in use a footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the instrument at the minimum level. First, make sure the PSR-450 and any external devices are not using the PSR-450 for a long time, make sure you use , be sure to set of... to set the volume of the footswitch, resulting in electric shock or equipment damage. Doing this jack. ■ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-450 is properly connected to the speakers, set the desired listening level. Setting Up Turning On the Power With the AC power...
... outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the built-in use a footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the instrument at the minimum level. First, make sure the PSR-450 and any external devices are not using the PSR-450 for a long time, make sure you use , be sure to set of... to set the volume of the footswitch, resulting in electric shock or equipment damage. Doing this jack. ■ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-450 is properly connected to the speakers, set the desired listening level. Setting Up Turning On the Power With the AC power...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Playing Songs 001 ~ 005 006 ~ 010 011 ~ 109 Demonstration songs (See page 14). See page 54 for information on the keyboard while the song plays. Press this button a second time to start playback of the selected song. User songs (songs you record yourself). ...;les). 3 Start and stop playback. 001 R&B Current measure number Current beat ● Other Operations [ PAUSE] button .........Temporarily stops playback. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 15 Increments the measure number if pressed while playback is stopped. [ REW] button Fast-reverses the song if pressed during playback...
...8226; Playing Songs 001 ~ 005 006 ~ 010 011 ~ 109 Demonstration songs (See page 14). See page 54 for information on the keyboard while the song plays. Press this button a second time to start playback of the selected song. User songs (songs you record yourself). ...;les). 3 Start and stop playback. 001 R&B Current measure number Current beat ● Other Operations [ PAUSE] button .........Temporarily stops playback. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 15 Increments the measure number if pressed while playback is stopped. [ REW] button Fast-reverses the song if pressed during playback...
Owner's Manual
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... ...page 23 * Can only be set when style playback is stopped. Try playing a C chord, for information on using endings. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 17 Refer to stop playback. and right-hand sections of the keyboard are divided at the "split point" (page 28). 4 Following the score, play a left-hand chord. Quick Guide STEP...
... ...page 23 * Can only be set when style playback is stopped. Try playing a C chord, for information on using endings. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 17 Refer to stop playback. and right-hand sections of the keyboard are divided at the "split point" (page 28). 4 Following the score, play a left-hand chord. Quick Guide STEP...
Owner's Manual
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... and play . You can select from 140 different musical styles. Press the [START/STOP] button again to page 19 for information on the keyboard (the non-rhythm accompaniment parts will be produced if you start playback of the selected style's rhythm tracks. To use the internal styles. Style...name 001 Cool 8Bt Style icon 2 Select a style. See page 57 for information on turning styles on and off. Refer to stop playback. 18 PSR-450 Owner's Manual NOTE • Since the pianist styles (128 ~ 140) and the guitar serenade style (121) have no rhythm parts, no sound will...
... and play . You can select from 140 different musical styles. Press the [START/STOP] button again to page 19 for information on the keyboard (the non-rhythm accompaniment parts will be produced if you start playback of the selected style's rhythm tracks. To use the internal styles. Style...name 001 Cool 8Bt Style icon 2 Select a style. See page 57 for information on turning styles on and off. Refer to stop playback. 18 PSR-450 Owner's Manual NOTE • Since the pianist styles (128 ~ 140) and the guitar serenade style (121) have no rhythm parts, no sound will...
Owner's Manual
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The left -hand chords. Accompaniment range 6 Try playing a variety of left -hand section of the keyboard is in the left-hand accompaniment range of the keyboard are divided at the split point. Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button. "ACMP ON" will appear Accompaniment range Flashes when...of the keyboard. 5 Play a left-hand chord to stop style playback. See page 28 for information on how to change the split point. NOTE • The left -hand chords. 7 Press the [START/STOP] button to start . The initial default split point is 54 (F#2) Accompaniment range PSR-450 Owner's Manual...
The left -hand chords. Accompaniment range 6 Try playing a variety of left -hand section of the keyboard is in the left-hand accompaniment range of the keyboard are divided at the split point. Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button. "ACMP ON" will appear Accompaniment range Flashes when...of the keyboard. 5 Play a left-hand chord to stop style playback. See page 28 for information on how to change the split point. NOTE • The left -hand chords. 7 Press the [START/STOP] button to start . The initial default split point is 54 (F#2) Accompaniment range PSR-450 Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... Ways To Start Style Playback There are playing the keys Synchro start standby mode Style playback will stop when you release the keys 22 PSR-450 Owner's Manual The bass and chords will begin playing as soon as in the accompaniment section of the selected style. Use the [ACMP... switch to the MAIN section when finished. ● Immediate Start Press the [START/STOP] button to begin rhythm-only playback of the keyboard. Whichever method you choose you release the keys. Accompaniment range ● Tap Start You can press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button before starting ...
... Ways To Start Style Playback There are playing the keys Synchro start standby mode Style playback will stop when you release the keys 22 PSR-450 Owner's Manual The bass and chords will begin playing as soon as in the accompaniment section of the selected style. Use the [ACMP... switch to the MAIN section when finished. ● Immediate Start Press the [START/STOP] button to begin rhythm-only playback of the keyboard. Whichever method you choose you release the keys. Accompaniment range ● Tap Start You can press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button before starting ...
Owner's Manual
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... the volume setting, resulting in lower volume Increases the volume setting, resulting in higher volume PSR-450 Owner's Manual 23 NOTE • The default volume setting of the accompaniment sound to achieve the best balance with the keyboard sound. 1 Use the [LEFT MENU] button to select STYLE/SONG VOLUME. Quick Guide STEP 3 •...
... the volume setting, resulting in lower volume Increases the volume setting, resulting in higher volume PSR-450 Owner's Manual 23 NOTE • The default volume setting of the accompaniment sound to achieve the best balance with the keyboard sound. 1 Use the [LEFT MENU] button to select STYLE/SONG VOLUME. Quick Guide STEP 3 •...
Owner's Manual
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... (Advanced Wave memory) technology to deliver a range of voices. 26 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Referring to select a voice. 3 Play. Thus, playing middle C with one voice may sound higher or lower than another voice at the end of the keyboard. (see pages 27, 74). ● 148 ~ 627 XG standard... with the most suitable octave range setting. Try selecting and playing a variety of 627 top-quality voices. ● 001 ~ 125 Original PSR-450 voices. ● 126 ~ 135 Different voices will sound in the left- and right-hand ranges of the keyboard (see page 69). 1 Press the [VOICE] button.
... (Advanced Wave memory) technology to deliver a range of voices. 26 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Referring to select a voice. 3 Play. Thus, playing middle C with one voice may sound higher or lower than another voice at the end of the keyboard. (see pages 27, 74). ● 148 ~ 627 XG standard... with the most suitable octave range setting. Try selecting and playing a variety of 627 top-quality voices. ● 001 ~ 125 Original PSR-450 voices. ● 126 ~ 135 Different voices will sound in the left- and right-hand ranges of the keyboard (see page 69). 1 Press the [VOICE] button.
Owner's Manual
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... Bass DrumSSnanraereMH Hard Floor L ToFmloor H TomLow Tom Mid L TomMid TomCHHhiginheTRsoeimdCeyCmybmaSblpallaCshuCpCraysmhbCayRlmidbeaCl 2ymbalB2ConognogaHH MuCteongTaimL baleAHgogoSaHCmabbaaSWsaahmisbtaleWHhisGtleuiWLrooLoodnBgWloocokdHBloCcukicLaTrOiapnegnle OpJeinngle BeBlel ll Tree PSR-450 Owner's Manual 27 Simply select voice number "000" to activate this feature. 1 Press the [VOICE] button ...each drum kit can be turned off if you select any of drum and percussion instruments on the keyboard. [Drum Kit List] 136 Standard Kit 1 137 Standard Kit 2 138 Room Kit 139 Rock...
... Bass DrumSSnanraereMH Hard Floor L ToFmloor H TomLow Tom Mid L TomMid TomCHHhiginheTRsoeimdCeyCmybmaSblpallaCshuCpCraysmhbCayRlmidbeaCl 2ymbalB2ConognogaHH MuCteongTaimL baleAHgogoSaHCmabbaaSWsaahmisbtaleWHhisGtleuiWLrooLoodnBgWloocokdHBloCcukicLaTrOiapnegnle OpJeinngle BeBlel ll Tree PSR-450 Owner's Manual 27 Simply select voice number "000" to activate this feature. 1 Press the [VOICE] button ...each drum kit can be turned off if you select any of drum and percussion instruments on the keyboard. [Drum Kit List] 136 Standard Kit 1 137 Standard Kit 2 138 Room Kit 139 Rock...
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...126 ~ 135) different voices will split the keyboard allowing you to play different voices with the left of the split point function as the accompaniment range in "Changing the Split Point," below. and right-hand instruments in the display. 28 PSR-450 Owner's Manual NOTE • The default split ...point of the keyboard. and right-hand ranges at the desired key. Default split-point setting: 54 (F#2) 36 48 60 72...
...126 ~ 135) different voices will split the keyboard allowing you to play different voices with the left of the split point function as the accompaniment range in "Changing the Split Point," below. and right-hand instruments in the display. 28 PSR-450 Owner's Manual NOTE • The default split ...point of the keyboard. and right-hand ranges at the desired key. Default split-point setting: 54 (F#2) 36 48 60 72...
Owner's Manual
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...upward to raise the pitch, or downward to set to normal. one whole tone), and rolling it will automatically return to center position and the keyboard pitch will return to "2," for example, rolling the wheel all the way down will produce a maximum pitch rise of the same amount (2 ...as required. With the highest possible pitch bend range setting of "02" can be instantly reset by simultaneously pressing the [+] and [-] buttons. 30 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Quick Guide STEP 5 Play With a Variety Of Effects Pitch Variation With the Pitch bend Wheel The [PITCH BEND] wheel can be adjusted...
...upward to raise the pitch, or downward to set to normal. one whole tone), and rolling it will automatically return to center position and the keyboard pitch will return to "2," for example, rolling the wheel all the way down will produce a maximum pitch rise of the same amount (2 ...as required. With the highest possible pitch bend range setting of "02" can be instantly reset by simultaneously pressing the [+] and [-] buttons. 30 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Quick Guide STEP 5 Play With a Variety Of Effects Pitch Variation With the Pitch bend Wheel The [PITCH BEND] wheel can be adjusted...
Owner's Manual
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...; Tremolo Types (13 ~ 19) All notes played in the right-hand keyboard range will be played tremolo style (repeated) at the current tempo setting. ● Echo types (20 ~ 26) An echo effect will be produced at the current tempo setting. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 31 Quick Guide STEP 5 • Play With a Variety Of... the [RIGHT MENU] button to right-hand notes. Harmony is on chords you can be added to single notes you play in the right-hand keyboard range at the current tempo setting using the last two notes played in the right-hand range of the...
...; Tremolo Types (13 ~ 19) All notes played in the right-hand keyboard range will be played tremolo style (repeated) at the current tempo setting. ● Echo types (20 ~ 26) An echo effect will be produced at the current tempo setting. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 31 Quick Guide STEP 5 • Play With a Variety Of... the [RIGHT MENU] button to right-hand notes. Harmony is on chords you can be added to single notes you play in the right-hand keyboard range at the current tempo setting using the last two notes played in the right-hand range of the...
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...[HARMONY] button a second time to turn accompaniment on. Try playing a CMaj (C Major) chord, for example. Currently selected reverb type 03 Hall3 32 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Add Reverb Reverb adds concert-hall or club ambience to what you can select any of 9 reverb types are provided, and the ideal... type is automatically selected whenever you select a song or style, but you play on . 4 Play a melody in the right-hand keyboard range while playing chords in the left-hand range. A total of the available reverb types by following the procedure outlined below. 1 Use the [...
...[HARMONY] button a second time to turn accompaniment on. Try playing a CMaj (C Major) chord, for example. Currently selected reverb type 03 Hall3 32 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Add Reverb Reverb adds concert-hall or club ambience to what you can select any of 9 reverb types are provided, and the ideal... type is automatically selected whenever you select a song or style, but you play on . 4 Play a melody in the right-hand keyboard range while playing chords in the left-hand range. A total of the available reverb types by following the procedure outlined below. 1 Use the [...
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... [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [-] buttons to select DSP. NOTE • The default DSP selection for the main and dual voices (page 29). PSR-450 Owner's Manual 33 If you can select any of the available types by simultaneously pressing the [+] and [-] buttons. • DSP depth can be individually adjusted... A complete reverb type list is provided on page 78. 3 Play the keyboard to hear the selected reverb sound added to the voice. Add DSP Effects In addition to the reverb effects described above, the PSR-450 has a range of 39 DSP effect are provided, ranging from reverb-like ambience...
... [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [-] buttons to select DSP. NOTE • The default DSP selection for the main and dual voices (page 29). PSR-450 Owner's Manual 33 If you can select any of the available types by simultaneously pressing the [+] and [-] buttons. • DSP depth can be individually adjusted... A complete reverb type list is provided on page 78. 3 Play the keyboard to hear the selected reverb sound added to the voice. Add DSP Effects In addition to the reverb effects described above, the PSR-450 has a range of 39 DSP effect are provided, ranging from reverb-like ambience...
Owner's Manual
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...to accidental erasure. 4 Save important data to record additional tracks. The new recording will flash in the display. 2 Start recording. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 35 The number of the recorded track will be lost . • The [STANDBY/ON] switch is pressed. • The...instrument. • The batteries become depleted. Press the [A] button while holding the [REC] button. will automatically be turned on the keyboard. You can monitor playback of the reasons listed below during recording. 3 Stop recording. When recording finishes the current measure will ...
...to accidental erasure. 4 Save important data to record additional tracks. The new recording will flash in the display. 2 Start recording. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 35 The number of the recorded track will be lost . • The [STANDBY/ON] switch is pressed. • The...instrument. • The batteries become depleted. Press the [A] button while holding the [REC] button. will automatically be turned on the keyboard. You can monitor playback of the reasons listed below during recording. 3 Stop recording. When recording finishes the current measure will ...
Owner's Manual
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... is flashing, the corresponding track is selected for playback, the selected octave shift will flash when notes higher or lower than the instrument's keyboard range are indicated by "8va" in the notation. • For a few specific chords, not all notes may be shown: +1, +1, -1,...Indicates the current style or song beat with flashing arrows. Accompaniment On (ACMP ON) Indicates that the SYNC STOP is turned on. 40 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Song Track Display Information related to the song tracks is shown here. • You can press the SONG MEMORY [1] ~ [5], [A]...
... is flashing, the corresponding track is selected for playback, the selected octave shift will flash when notes higher or lower than the instrument's keyboard range are indicated by "8va" in the notation. • For a few specific chords, not all notes may be shown: +1, +1, -1,...Indicates the current style or song beat with flashing arrows. Accompaniment On (ACMP ON) Indicates that the SYNC STOP is turned on. 40 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Song Track Display Information related to the song tracks is shown here. • You can press the SONG MEMORY [1] ~ [5], [A]...
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.... "CLr Backup" will usually restore normal operation if the PSR-450 freezes or begins to their initial settings whenever the power is carried out. • Carrying out the data initialization procedure will appear briefly on the keyboard. CLr Backup CAUTION • All Registration Memory and User song... the highest (rightmost) white key on the display. The data listed below are reset to act erratically for the data listed below, all PSR-450 panel settings are backed up - as long as an AC adaptor is connected or a set of batteries is installed. • User Song...
.... "CLr Backup" will usually restore normal operation if the PSR-450 freezes or begins to their initial settings whenever the power is carried out. • Carrying out the data initialization procedure will appear briefly on the keyboard. CLr Backup CAUTION • All Registration Memory and User song... the highest (rightmost) white key on the display. The data listed below are reset to act erratically for the data listed below, all PSR-450 panel settings are backed up - as long as an AC adaptor is connected or a set of batteries is installed. • User Song...
