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The Yamaha PSR-520 PortaTone combines the most of short rhythmic and melodic sequences, to add a spice to the selected accompaniment style. q Large multi-function LCD display panel makes it easy to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. q...large graphic display and easy-to make the PSR-520 useful in a range of this advanced instrument. Important Features q 141 outstanding voices with independent intro, main A and B, 4 fill-ins, and ending sections. q Song recording feature lets you with an accompaniment track. Congratulations ...
The Yamaha PSR-520 PortaTone combines the most of short rhythmic and melodic sequences, to add a spice to the selected accompaniment style. q Large multi-function LCD display panel makes it easy to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. q...large graphic display and easy-to make the PSR-520 useful in a range of this advanced instrument. Important Features q 141 outstanding voices with independent intro, main A and B, 4 fill-ins, and ending sections. q Song recording feature lets you with an accompaniment track. Congratulations ...
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...PHONES Jack 7 s SUSTAIN Jack 7 s AUX OUT R and L+R/L Jack 7 s MIDI IN and OUT Connectors 7 The Demonstration 8 Basic Display Operation 10 Playing the PSR-520 12 Selecting & Playing Voices 12 s Keyboard Percussion 14 The Split Mode 15 Changing the Split Voice & Related Parameters 15 Touch Response 17 Dual Voice 17...61 Selecting Cartridge Styles 61 Cartridge Songs 62 Cartridge Song Playback 62 Cartridge Registration Presets 63 Selecting Cartridge Registration 63 Practice Features 64 The Minus One Mode 64 s Specifying the Parts To Be Turned On or Off 64 Repeat Play 65 ...
...PHONES Jack 7 s SUSTAIN Jack 7 s AUX OUT R and L+R/L Jack 7 s MIDI IN and OUT Connectors 7 The Demonstration 8 Basic Display Operation 10 Playing the PSR-520 12 Selecting & Playing Voices 12 s Keyboard Percussion 14 The Split Mode 15 Changing the Split Voice & Related Parameters 15 Touch Response 17 Dual Voice 17...61 Selecting Cartridge Styles 61 Cartridge Songs 62 Cartridge Song Playback 62 Cartridge Registration Presets 63 Selecting Cartridge Registration 63 Practice Features 64 The Minus One Mode 64 s Specifying the Parts To Be Turned On or Off 64 Repeat Play 65 ...
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... 1 PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY MELODY 1 1 2 REC REC REC VOICE 1 135102117130 101101 VOL ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK Accompaniment Track Parameters & Icons The PSR-520 has 8 accompaniment tracks (RHYTHM1/2, BASS, CHORD1/2, PAD, and PHRASE1/2), each with ON/OFF, voice number, and volume parameters that simultaneously displays and...36) OTS (One Touch Setting) Appears when the ONE TOUCH SETTING feature is indicated by an arrow in the display appears next to the left of the desired function. The Functions The PSR-520 has a range of the listed functions can be selected by the ...
... 1 PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY MELODY 1 1 2 REC REC REC VOICE 1 135102117130 101101 VOL ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK Accompaniment Track Parameters & Icons The PSR-520 has 8 accompaniment tracks (RHYTHM1/2, BASS, CHORD1/2, PAD, and PHRASE1/2), each with ON/OFF, voice number, and volume parameters that simultaneously displays and...36) OTS (One Touch Setting) Appears when the ONE TOUCH SETTING feature is indicated by an arrow in the display appears next to the left of the desired function. The Functions The PSR-520 has a range of the listed functions can be selected by the ...
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MEASURE Indicates the current measure number during accompaniment/ song playback (page36) The Modes The MODE button to the name of the PSR-520's four operational modes: NORMAL, SPLIT, SINGLE, and FINGERED. REPEAT Indicates the "A" and "B" repeat points when programming a repeat section. (page 65) CHORD Indicates... two or three fingers (page 31). REVERB Appears when the REVERB EFFECT is ON (page 17). DUAL (Dual Voice) Appears when the DUAL VOICE feature is ON (page 24). SUSTAIN Appears when the SUSTAIN is ON (page 24). NORMAL: The normal play on the keyboard (page 31). o BEAT...
MEASURE Indicates the current measure number during accompaniment/ song playback (page36) The Modes The MODE button to the name of the PSR-520's four operational modes: NORMAL, SPLIT, SINGLE, and FINGERED. REPEAT Indicates the "A" and "B" repeat points when programming a repeat section. (page 65) CHORD Indicates... two or three fingers (page 31). REVERB Appears when the REVERB EFFECT is ON (page 17). DUAL (Dual Voice) Appears when the DUAL VOICE feature is ON (page 24). SUSTAIN Appears when the SUSTAIN is ON (page 24). NORMAL: The normal play on the keyboard (page 31). o BEAT...
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Playing the PSR-520 The Split Mode The SPLIT mode lets you select in the normal way (page 12), and the left hand voice is initially set at any ... (the name of the selected function and its current setting appear on the top line of the display. • The SPLIT mode and DUAL VOICE feature (page 17) can be set as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to "SPLIT VOICE" in the mode list to set at...
Playing the PSR-520 The Split Mode The SPLIT mode lets you select in the normal way (page 12), and the left hand voice is initially set at any ... (the name of the selected function and its current setting appear on the top line of the display. • The SPLIT mode and DUAL VOICE feature (page 17) can be set as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to "SPLIT VOICE" in the mode list to set at...
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..."DUAL" in the OVERALL function group (page 69). the keyboard voice you play two voices simultaneously across the entire keyboard - The DUAL VOICE feature is engaged you can be quickly selected by pressing the [DUAL VOICE] button. The dual-voice icon (overlapping keyboards) will appear next to ...keyboard ON or OFF. Playing the PSR-520 Touch Response This function turns the touch response of the keyboard can play on the keyboard. TOUCH DUAL HARMONY SUSTAIN KEYBOARD TOUCH RESPONSE DUAL VOICE HARMONY/ECHO SUSTAIN Dual Voice When the DUAL VOICE feature is turned ON and OFF by ...
..."DUAL" in the OVERALL function group (page 69). the keyboard voice you play two voices simultaneously across the entire keyboard - The DUAL VOICE feature is engaged you can be quickly selected by pressing the [DUAL VOICE] button. The dual-voice icon (overlapping keyboards) will appear next to ...keyboard ON or OFF. Playing the PSR-520 Touch Response This function turns the touch response of the keyboard can play on the keyboard. TOUCH DUAL HARMONY SUSTAIN KEYBOARD TOUCH RESPONSE DUAL VOICE HARMONY/ECHO SUSTAIN Dual Voice When the DUAL VOICE feature is turned ON and OFF by ...
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... apply to "SUSTAIN" in the display), all notes played on the keyboard have a longer sustain. Sustain When the Sustain feature is ON (the sustain icon will appear next to some voices. Playing the PSR-520 Type Description 15: Tremolo1/8 This type creates 8th-note tremolos. 3 16: Tremolo1/12 This type creates 8th-note...
... apply to "SUSTAIN" in the display), all notes played on the keyboard have a longer sustain. Sustain When the Sustain feature is ON (the sustain icon will appear next to some voices. Playing the PSR-520 Type Description 15: Tremolo1/8 This type creates 8th-note tremolos. 3 16: Tremolo1/12 This type creates 8th-note...
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... bass line will be based on the left -hand bass line - C C on E C on the keyboard. Another way to do this mode the PSR-520 automatically differentiates between left-hand chords and right-hand melody, no effect in the FULL mode. 3 Select the Style Function ...Press the [STYLE] button to...of the chord is recognized as a bass note, and a single note eleven notes higher is recognized as a melody note. • The Harmony/Echo feature (page 20) has no matter where they are also recognized. Using Auto Accompaniment q BASS This is essentially the same as the NORMAL mode, above, ...
... bass line will be based on the left -hand bass line - C C on E C on the keyboard. Another way to do this mode the PSR-520 automatically differentiates between left-hand chords and right-hand melody, no effect in the FULL mode. 3 Select the Style Function ...Press the [STYLE] button to...of the chord is recognized as a bass note, and a single note eleven notes higher is recognized as a melody note. • The Harmony/Echo feature (page 20) has no matter where they are also recognized. Using Auto Accompaniment q BASS This is essentially the same as the NORMAL mode, above, ...
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... • Accomp volume=100 • Accomp split point=54 • Accomp large/small=large • Tempo=Default (for the current style. The One Touch Setting feature automatically sets the following parameters: One Touch Setting Parameter List • Voice number • Octave • Pan • Dual Voice (Voice number, volume, octave, reverb...
... • Accomp volume=100 • Accomp split point=54 • Accomp large/small=large • Tempo=Default (for the current style. The One Touch Setting feature automatically sets the following parameters: One Touch Setting Parameter List • Voice number • Octave • Pan • Dual Voice (Voice number, volume, octave, reverb...
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FUNCTION VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT 101 Bank1 43 Registration Memory The PSR-520 Registration Memory feature can be used to memorize 128 complete control-panel setups (32 banks, 4 setups each) that you can be quickly selected by the Registration Memory function: q ...
FUNCTION VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT 101 Bank1 43 Registration Memory The PSR-520 Registration Memory feature can be used to memorize 128 complete control-panel setups (32 banks, 4 setups each) that you can be quickly selected by the Registration Memory function: q ...
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The song numbers 26 through 33 are the area for your own creation (user songs). • Material recorded on the keyboard. The PSR-520 can retain up to approximately 4200 notes in the MELODY tracks, or 2100 chords in the ACCOMP tracks can be made during recording. ..., and these can be selected and played back simply by selecting the appropriate SONG. Song Recording The PSR-520 SONG TRACKS allows you play back complete songs including chord sequences created using the Auto Accompaniment feature and a melody line you to melody & accomp tracks)* * Recorded only at the beginning of a ...
The song numbers 26 through 33 are the area for your own creation (user songs). • Material recorded on the keyboard. The PSR-520 can retain up to approximately 4200 notes in the MELODY tracks, or 2100 chords in the ACCOMP tracks can be made during recording. ..., and these can be selected and played back simply by selecting the appropriate SONG. Song Recording The PSR-520 SONG TRACKS allows you play back complete songs including chord sequences created using the Auto Accompaniment feature and a melody line you to melody & accomp tracks)* * Recorded only at the beginning of a ...
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... REC REVERB VOICE 1 135102117130 101101 CHORUS VOL DSP TOUCH DUAL HARMONY SUSTAIN ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK NORMAL SPLIT SINGLE FINGERED Playing the MULTI PADS The PSR-520 has 21 multi pad kits, each containing a complete set of 4 MULTI PAD phrases - 84 phrases in the function list to the left of... by pressing one of the [FUNCTION] buttons until the arrowhead in the display appears next to "MULTI PAD" in all. Before using the PSR-520 Auto Accompaniment feature. The PSR-520 MULTI PADS can also be used to add impact and variety to your own creation (user pad kits). The Multi Pads The...
... REC REVERB VOICE 1 135102117130 101101 CHORUS VOL DSP TOUCH DUAL HARMONY SUSTAIN ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK NORMAL SPLIT SINGLE FINGERED Playing the MULTI PADS The PSR-520 has 21 multi pad kits, each containing a complete set of 4 MULTI PAD phrases - 84 phrases in the function list to the left of... by pressing one of the [FUNCTION] buttons until the arrowhead in the display appears next to "MULTI PAD" in all. Before using the PSR-520 Auto Accompaniment feature. The PSR-520 MULTI PADS can also be used to add impact and variety to your own creation (user pad kits). The Multi Pads The...
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... any of the 21 available multi pad kits. 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES 3 Play the Multi Pad ...Simply tap any time to match chords played using the PSR-520 Autoaccompaniment feature. When a "chord match" type MULTI PAD phrase is played, the phrase will be terminated by pressing the MULTI PADS [TERMINATE] button. q The Multi Pad Kits...
... any of the 21 available multi pad kits. 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES 3 Play the Multi Pad ...Simply tap any time to match chords played using the PSR-520 Autoaccompaniment feature. When a "chord match" type MULTI PAD phrase is played, the phrase will be terminated by pressing the MULTI PADS [TERMINATE] button. q The Multi Pad Kits...
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... automatically be selected. • The recorded multi pad volume depends on the display and recording will be properly transposed when used with the Auto Accompaniment feature. 6 Stop Recording ...Stop recording by pressing the [REC/END] button. REC/END 1 2 3 4 MULTI PADS TERMINATE • You cannot record... easy to record at. If the "Metronom" function in the same pad will be completely erased and replaced by the Auto Accompaniment feature ("chord match"). 4 Engage the MULTI PAD Record Ready Mode Press one of the BEAT display flash at the currently selected tempo. ...
... automatically be selected. • The recorded multi pad volume depends on the display and recording will be properly transposed when used with the Auto Accompaniment feature. 6 Stop Recording ...Stop recording by pressing the [REC/END] button. REC/END 1 2 3 4 MULTI PADS TERMINATE • You cannot record... easy to record at. If the "Metronom" function in the same pad will be completely erased and replaced by the Auto Accompaniment feature ("chord match"). 4 Engage the MULTI PAD Record Ready Mode Press one of the BEAT display flash at the currently selected tempo. ...
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...serrated edges of data and unreliable operation. • Do not insert objects or cartridges other than Yamaha Music Cartridges in locations which accepts pre-programmed Yamaha Music Cartridges containing style, song and/or registration data. If the problem still happens, wipe and...Be sure to break electrical contacts or generate static electricity. Turn the power back ON again after inserting. Using Music Cartridges The PSR-520 features a cartridge slot which are affected with dust. s Music Cartridge Handling Precautions • Do not leave Music Cartridges in the ...
...serrated edges of data and unreliable operation. • Do not insert objects or cartridges other than Yamaha Music Cartridges in locations which accepts pre-programmed Yamaha Music Cartridges containing style, song and/or registration data. If the problem still happens, wipe and...Be sure to break electrical contacts or generate static electricity. Turn the power back ON again after inserting. Using Music Cartridges The PSR-520 features a cartridge slot which are affected with dust. s Music Cartridge Handling Precautions • Do not leave Music Cartridges in the ...
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... the specified parts, press the [MINUS ONE] button. Finally use the cursor [v] and [w] buttons to the left of the display. Practice Features The PSR-520 includes two features that can be a great aid in learning to the right-hand part and the MELODY 2 track is the lefthand part. • "MinusMod..." function in the OVERALL function group can practice them on the PSR-520 keyboard. internal demo or Music Cartridge - The MINUS ONE icon...
... the specified parts, press the [MINUS ONE] button. Finally use the cursor [v] and [w] buttons to the left of the display. Practice Features The PSR-520 includes two features that can be a great aid in learning to the right-hand part and the MELODY 2 track is the lefthand part. • "MinusMod..." function in the OVERALL function group can practice them on the PSR-520 keyboard. internal demo or Music Cartridge - The MINUS ONE icon...
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... (the "B" repeat icon will continue until either the [REPEAT PLAY] button is pressed again to specify the A point, then press the [REPEAT PLAY] button. Practice Features FUNCTION CURSOR VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT __r MinusMod Mode __r L__ L_r Part...
... (the "B" repeat icon will continue until either the [REPEAT PLAY] button is pressed again to specify the A point, then press the [REPEAT PLAY] button. Practice Features FUNCTION CURSOR VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT __r MinusMod Mode __r L__ L_r Part...
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...selected by pressing and holding the [TOUCH RESPONSE] button. 69 The range is selected. The parameters that may be recalled by the VOICE SET feature are listed below. s Touch Sensitivity ...This function sets the keyboard touch sensitivity when the TOUCH RESPONSE function (page 17) is from "00"...". A setting of important voice-related parameters whenever a voice is from "00" to "127". Overall Functions s Voice Set ...The VOICE SET feature brings out the best in relation to the keyboard and song melody track sound. The range is ON. This function lets you turn VOICE SET...
...selected by pressing and holding the [TOUCH RESPONSE] button. 69 The range is selected. The parameters that may be recalled by the VOICE SET feature are listed below. s Touch Sensitivity ...This function sets the keyboard touch sensitivity when the TOUCH RESPONSE function (page 17) is from "00"...". A setting of important voice-related parameters whenever a voice is from "00" to "127". Overall Functions s Voice Set ...The VOICE SET feature brings out the best in relation to the keyboard and song melody track sound. The range is ON. This function lets you turn VOICE SET...
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... MIDI OUT MIDI Keyboard q MIDI Sequence Recording Although the PSR-520 features a built-in precise detail. When the recorded data is played back, the PSR-520 automatically "plays" the recorded performance in "sequencer" (the SONG recorder is a type of sequencer), the same type of musical information ... The remote keyboard must be specified. oFF RemoteCh 72 Refer to the "MIDI Implementation Chart" section (page 90) for example. OFF - PSR-520 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN Music Computer MIDI OUT • Never use MIDI cables longer than this can pick up to transmit on the...
... MIDI OUT MIDI Keyboard q MIDI Sequence Recording Although the PSR-520 features a built-in precise detail. When the recorded data is played back, the PSR-520 automatically "plays" the recorded performance in "sequencer" (the SONG recorder is a type of sequencer), the same type of musical information ... The remote keyboard must be specified. oFF RemoteCh 72 Refer to the "MIDI Implementation Chart" section (page 90) for example. OFF - PSR-520 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN Music Computer MIDI OUT • Never use MIDI cables longer than this can pick up to transmit on the...
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... function voice only), while each voice (Reverb and Chorus for enhancing and varying their respective effect types. Appendix: About Digital Effect s Digital Effect Configuration The PSR-520 features three types of Reverb and Chorus effects classified as Distortion, Equalizer, Reverb and Chorus. All the digital effects are exclusively used to the performance and...
... function voice only), while each voice (Reverb and Chorus for enhancing and varying their respective effect types. Appendix: About Digital Effect s Digital Effect Configuration The PSR-520 features three types of Reverb and Chorus effects classified as Distortion, Equalizer, Reverb and Chorus. All the digital effects are exclusively used to the performance and...