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... attempt to avoid the possibility of time at the same time. s SAVING USER DATA • Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF2, in the instrument falling over. • Do not operate the instrument for a long period of physical injury to you experience any..., use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. If it should appear to be caused by it might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on or off the power...
... attempt to avoid the possibility of time at the same time. s SAVING USER DATA • Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF2, in the instrument falling over. • Do not operate the instrument for a long period of physical injury to you experience any..., use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. If it should appear to be caused by it might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on or off the power...
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...dynamic musical expression. Congratulations! One Touch Setting feature automatically selects appropriate voice, effect, and other settings for a wide range of a fine electronic keyboard. Advanced auto-accompaniment technology gives you stunning sound quality with state-of this advanced instrument. all you have to give you 100 fully-orchestrated accompaniment... -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of -the-art digital electronics and features to do is select a style and play on the keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-530 PortaTone combines the most of 480 XG voices.
...dynamic musical expression. Congratulations! One Touch Setting feature automatically selects appropriate voice, effect, and other settings for a wide range of a fine electronic keyboard. Advanced auto-accompaniment technology gives you stunning sound quality with state-of this advanced instrument. all you have to give you 100 fully-orchestrated accompaniment... -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of -the-art digital electronics and features to do is select a style and play on the keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-530 PortaTone combines the most of 480 XG voices.
Owner's Manual
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...can be plugged in amplifier and speaker system delivers top-quality sound without the need for external equipment. PSR-530 supports GM System Level 1. Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can be used to add impact and variety to your performances. GM System Level 1 "...with GM. A range of MIDI functions for enjoyable automated performance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles. Built-in for expanded musical enjoyment (General MIDI System Level 1 and Yamaha XG compatible). x Packing List • PSR-530 • Music Cartridge • Music Stand • Owner's ...
...can be plugged in amplifier and speaker system delivers top-quality sound without the need for external equipment. PSR-530 supports GM System Level 1. Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can be used to add impact and variety to your performances. GM System Level 1 "...with GM. A range of MIDI functions for enjoyable automated performance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles. Built-in for expanded musical enjoyment (General MIDI System Level 1 and Yamaha XG compatible). x Packing List • PSR-530 • Music Cartridge • Music Stand • Owner's ...
Owner's Manual
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... OUT R and L/L+R Jacks 13 MIDI IN/OUT and TO HOST Connectors 13 The Demonstration 14 Playing the PSR-530 16 The PSR-530 Voices 16 A Word About the "R1", "R2", and "L" Voices .......... 16 Selecting & Playing Voices 17 Keyboard Percussion 19 The Dual Voice Mode 19 The Split Voice Mode 20 Changing the SPLIT VOICE Split...
... OUT R and L/L+R Jacks 13 MIDI IN/OUT and TO HOST Connectors 13 The Demonstration 14 Playing the PSR-530 16 The PSR-530 Voices 16 A Word About the "R1", "R2", and "L" Voices .......... 16 Selecting & Playing Voices 17 Keyboard Percussion 19 The Dual Voice Mode 19 The Split Voice Mode 20 Changing the SPLIT VOICE Split...
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... C2 49 M 50 D2 INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL A B 51 H 52 L 53 E2 F2 54 H 55 G2 @2 TO HOST @3 !7 MUSIC CARTRIDGE Slot page 75 !8 KEYBOARD SECTION • DUAL VOICE Button page 19 • SPLIT VOICE Button page 20 !9 MULTI PAD SECTION • STOP Button page 50 • 1, 2, 3, 4 Buttons pages... 50, 72 @0 Keyboard page 18 @1 PITCH BEND Wheel page 45 @2 PHONES Jack page 13 6 ,,QQ,,QQP,,QQan,,QQel C,,QQont,,QQrol,,QQs ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ...
... C2 49 M 50 D2 INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL A B 51 H 52 L 53 E2 F2 54 H 55 G2 @2 TO HOST @3 !7 MUSIC CARTRIDGE Slot page 75 !8 KEYBOARD SECTION • DUAL VOICE Button page 19 • SPLIT VOICE Button page 20 !9 MULTI PAD SECTION • STOP Button page 50 • 1, 2, 3, 4 Buttons pages... 50, 72 @0 Keyboard page 18 @1 PITCH BEND Wheel page 45 @2 PHONES Jack page 13 6 ,,QQ,,QQP,,QQan,,QQel C,,QQont,,QQrol,,QQs ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ...
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...HARMONY TYPE DSP TYPE DSP TYPE FINGERING REVOICE R2 REVOICE L PRESS AND HOLD FOR A WHILE. !4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 !5 NO STOP 8 9 0 YES !6 MUTLI PAD !7 !8 KEYBOARD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 PSR-530 56 L 57 A2 58 M 59 M 60 C 61 L B2 H C3 1 H 62 D3 R 63 1 64 R 65 E3 F3 66 S 67 G3 68 C 69 2 A3 70... 88 @6 SUSTAIN Jack page 13 @7 AUX OUT R, L/L+R Jacks page 13 @8 DC IN 10-12V Jack page 12 x The Music Stand The PSR-530 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel...
...HARMONY TYPE DSP TYPE DSP TYPE FINGERING REVOICE R2 REVOICE L PRESS AND HOLD FOR A WHILE. !4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 !5 NO STOP 8 9 0 YES !6 MUTLI PAD !7 !8 KEYBOARD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 PSR-530 56 L 57 A2 58 M 59 M 60 C 61 L B2 H C3 1 H 62 D3 R 63 1 64 R 65 E3 F3 66 S 67 G3 68 C 69 2 A3 70... 88 @6 SUSTAIN Jack page 13 @7 AUX OUT R, L/L+R Jacks page 13 @8 DC IN 10-12V Jack page 12 x The Music Stand The PSR-530 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel...
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... system, use only the L/L+R jack. If you do not press the footswitch while turning the power on a piano - If you will be connecting the PSR-530 to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixing console, or tape recorder. AUX OUT R L/L+R • Be sure that you don't lose any of the... off when a pair of headphones is held. Stereo System s MIDI IN/OUT and TO HOST Connectors See page 88. 13 s SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be plugged into the rear-panel SUSTAIN jack for sustain control. ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ...
... system, use only the L/L+R jack. If you do not press the footswitch while turning the power on a piano - If you will be connecting the PSR-530 to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixing console, or tape recorder. AUX OUT R L/L+R • Be sure that you don't lose any of the... off when a pair of headphones is held. Stereo System s MIDI IN/OUT and TO HOST Connectors See page 88. 13 s SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be plugged into the rear-panel SUSTAIN jack for sustain control. ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ...
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...STAND BY" position, electricity is playing. • The volume icons will appear on the top line of the display. When you are not using the PSR-530 for the most comfortable overall volume level after playback begins. MIN MAX 3 Press the [DEMO] Button Press the [DEMO] button to start demo playback...QQati,,QQon ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ Once you play along on the PSR-530 keyboard while the demonstration is still flowing to the instrument at its minimum position. You can play the PSR-530 with the volume at the minimum level. The demo will be selected and the number ...
...STAND BY" position, electricity is playing. • The volume icons will appear on the top line of the display. When you are not using the PSR-530 for the most comfortable overall volume level after playback begins. MIN MAX 3 Press the [DEMO] Button Press the [DEMO] button to start demo playback...QQati,,QQon ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ Once you play along on the PSR-530 keyboard while the demonstration is still flowing to the instrument at its minimum position. You can play the PSR-530 with the volume at the minimum level. The demo will be selected and the number ...
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...'ll describe how to be discussed in more detail in the DUAL VOICE and SPLIT VOICE sections. The numbers of the keyboard. s A Word About the "R1", "R2", and "L" Voices The PSR-530 allows up to three voices to select and play the main R1 voice. 16 Panel voices Panel drum kits XG voices... includes 480 voices (voice numbers 213 through 692). ,,QQ,,QQP,,QQlay,,QQing,,QQth,,QQe P,,QQSR-,,QQ530,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 Voices The PSR-530 actually includes two voice sets: the "panel" voices and percussion kits, and the XG voices.
...'ll describe how to be discussed in more detail in the DUAL VOICE and SPLIT VOICE sections. The numbers of the keyboard. s A Word About the "R1", "R2", and "L" Voices The PSR-530 allows up to three voices to select and play the main R1 voice. 16 Panel voices Panel drum kits XG voices... includes 480 voices (voice numbers 213 through 692). ,,QQ,,QQP,,QQlay,,QQing,,QQth,,QQe P,,QQSR-,,QQ530,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 Voices The PSR-530 actually includes two voice sets: the "panel" voices and percussion kits, and the XG voices.
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... voices are selected in the same way as the panel voices, as digital effects, etc., will appear below the voice number on the PSR-530 keyboard. "23" can also be entered without leading zeros. In this case the specified voice number will flash for a few seconds, and then disappear...,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ One- or two-digit voice numbers can now play the selected voice on the display will be entered as "023" by the PSR-530. q The [VOICE] Button Pressing the [VOICE] button increments the voice number. or two-digit voice numbers can be immediately recognized by pressing the [0], [2], ...
... voices are selected in the same way as the panel voices, as digital effects, etc., will appear below the voice number on the PSR-530 keyboard. "23" can also be entered without leading zeros. In this case the specified voice number will flash for a few seconds, and then disappear...,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ One- or two-digit voice numbers can now play the selected voice on the display will be entered as "023" by the PSR-530. q The [VOICE] Button Pressing the [VOICE] button increments the voice number. or two-digit voice numbers can be immediately recognized by pressing the [0], [2], ...
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... one of the 12 panel DRUM KIT voices are selected (voice numbers 201 through 212) you can play different drums and percussion instruments on the keyboard. MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- TRACK 19 VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE DUAL • The R1/R2 voice settings can be ...) cannot be turned on while a drum kit is on. • The TRANSPOSE parameter (page 46) has no effect on the lefthand section of the keyboard percussion drum instrument assignments. The Dual Voice Mode When the DUAL VOICE mode is played on the drum kit voices. • See page 104 for...
... one of the 12 panel DRUM KIT voices are selected (voice numbers 201 through 212) you can play different drums and percussion instruments on the keyboard. MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- TRACK 19 VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE DUAL • The R1/R2 voice settings can be ...) cannot be turned on while a drum kit is on. • The TRANSPOSE parameter (page 46) has no effect on the lefthand section of the keyboard percussion drum instrument assignments. The Dual Voice Mode When the DUAL VOICE mode is played on the drum kit voices. • See page 104 for...
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...while playing piano with the left and right hands. When turned on the right-hand section of the keyboard. MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- VOICE VOICE VOICE L R2 R1 SPLIT SPLIT VOICE The L TRACK ... ONE SPLIT TRACK 20 Split Point (59) The SPLIT VOICE mode is played on the lefthand section of the keyboard while both the R1 and R2 voices are played on , the L icon in the Song mode including the ...light in addition to turn the L voice on the keyboard. See the "The Dual Voice Mode" section, above . ,,QQ,,QQPlay,,QQing t,,QQhe PS,,QQR-530,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ...
...while playing piano with the left and right hands. When turned on the right-hand section of the keyboard. MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- VOICE VOICE VOICE L R2 R1 SPLIT SPLIT VOICE The L TRACK ... ONE SPLIT TRACK 20 Split Point (59) The SPLIT VOICE mode is played on the lefthand section of the keyboard while both the R1 and R2 voices are played on , the L icon in the Song mode including the ...light in addition to turn the L voice on the keyboard. See the "The Dual Voice Mode" section, above . ,,QQ,,QQPlay,,QQing t,,QQhe PS,,QQR-530,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ...
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..."60", and the highest key (C5) is shown on the display, pressing the key on the keyboard doesn't either produce notes or detect chords in the accompaniment section, but only designates the split point....also use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to be set outside the range of the PSR-530 keyboard for MIDI applications. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • The split point key becomes the highest key ... can be instantly recalled by pressing the [-] and [+] buttons at any key on the PSR-530 keyboard to match your individual playing requirements. 1 Select the SPLIT VOICE Split Point Function Use the...
..."60", and the highest key (C5) is shown on the display, pressing the key on the keyboard doesn't either produce notes or detect chords in the accompaniment section, but only designates the split point....also use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to be set outside the range of the PSR-530 keyboard for MIDI applications. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • The split point key becomes the highest key ... can be instantly recalled by pressing the [-] and [+] buttons at any key on the PSR-530 keyboard to match your individual playing requirements. 1 Select the SPLIT VOICE Split Point Function Use the...
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...PANIMENT L R2 R1 DUAL 22 The number and name of the currently selected style will appear on , the specified left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the "auto accompaniment" section, and chords played in the display will appear framed. 001 8BtPop1 76 101 1 VOICE L VOICE R2 ...RHYTHM BASS 1 2 SYNC STOP FINGERING CHORD CHORD PAD 1 2 PHRASE PHRASE 1 2 VOICE STYLE SONG MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- The PSR-530's sophisticated AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT system can provide automated bass and chord backing that can be used as a basis for fully automatic accompaniment with the ...
...PANIMENT L R2 R1 DUAL 22 The number and name of the currently selected style will appear on , the specified left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the "auto accompaniment" section, and chords played in the display will appear framed. 001 8BtPop1 76 101 1 VOICE L VOICE R2 ...RHYTHM BASS 1 2 SYNC STOP FINGERING CHORD CHORD PAD 1 2 PHRASE PHRASE 1 2 VOICE STYLE SONG MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- The PSR-530's sophisticated AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT system can provide automated bass and chord backing that can be used as a basis for fully automatic accompaniment with the ...
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...,,QQ,,QQ 5 Start the Accompaniment There are several ways to a straight start - refer to the first note or chord played on the left of the keyboard (i.e. SYNC SYNC STOP START INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL A B ENDING • If you press the [SYNC START] button while the accompaniment is playing, the accompaniment will...
...,,QQ,,QQ 5 Start the Accompaniment There are several ways to a straight start - refer to the first note or chord played on the left of the keyboard (i.e. SYNC SYNC STOP START INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL A B ENDING • If you press the [SYNC START] button while the accompaniment is playing, the accompaniment will...
Owner's Manual
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...the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT split point and SPLIT VOICE split point are set at the current tempo when a synchronized start . page 26). • The PSR-530 has several fingering modes which will appear on . • The indicator of the destination section (MAIN A or B) will be disengaged prior to... button. 25 RATION MULTI PAD FINGERING mM7 q The Beat Indicator The four dots of the BEAT indicator provide a visual indication of the keyboard, the PSR-530 will automatically begin playing from the top of the next measure unless the MAIN/AUTO FILL [A] or [B] button is pressed during playback by...
...the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT split point and SPLIT VOICE split point are set at the current tempo when a synchronized start . page 26). • The PSR-530 has several fingering modes which will appear on . • The indicator of the destination section (MAIN A or B) will be disengaged prior to... button. 25 RATION MULTI PAD FINGERING mM7 q The Beat Indicator The four dots of the BEAT indicator provide a visual indication of the keyboard, the PSR-530 will automatically begin playing from the top of the next measure unless the MAIN/AUTO FILL [A] or [B] button is pressed during playback by...
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...ENDING] button if you want to go to the ending section and then stop completely when all keys in the auto-accompaniment section of the keyboard are released. START/STOP / SYNC SYNC STOP START INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL A B ENDING • The ending will be automatically turned off ... will be played, followed by a return to the MAIN A or B section. • The accompaniment volume can be adjusted independently of the keyboard volume via the ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME [w] and [v] buttons (page 28). • Pressing the [ENDING] button during the Ending playback decelerate its tempo (ritardando...
...ENDING] button if you want to go to the ending section and then stop completely when all keys in the auto-accompaniment section of the keyboard are released. START/STOP / SYNC SYNC STOP START INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL A B ENDING • The ending will be automatically turned off ... will be played, followed by a return to the MAIN A or B section. • The accompaniment volume can be adjusted independently of the keyboard volume via the ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME [w] and [v] buttons (page 28). • Pressing the [ENDING] button during the Ending playback decelerate its tempo (ritardando...
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... by using the ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME [w] and [v] buttons. the accompaniment track and volume icons are framed) the volume of the accompaniment in relation to the keyboard can be used to increase the volume. The default setting is selected (i.e. ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME 100 AccVol 76 101 VOICE L VOICE R2 VOICE R1 1 0 REVERB...
... by using the ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME [w] and [v] buttons. the accompaniment track and volume icons are framed) the volume of the accompaniment in relation to the keyboard can be used to increase the volume. The default setting is selected (i.e. ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME 100 AccVol 76 101 VOICE L VOICE R2 VOICE R1 1 0 REVERB...
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...press will appear to select the "AccSpPnt" function from 0 through 127, allowing the split point to be set at any key on the PSR-530 keyboard to match your individual playing requirements. 1 Select the Accompaniment Split Point Function Use the MENU [v] and [w] buttons to the left of ... shown on the display, pressing the key on the left side of the display. The split point can be set outside the range of the PSR-530 keyboard for MIDI applications. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • The split point key becomes the highest key in the accompaniment section, but only designates the...
...press will appear to select the "AccSpPnt" function from 0 through 127, allowing the split point to be set at any key on the PSR-530 keyboard to match your individual playing requirements. 1 Select the Accompaniment Split Point Function Use the MENU [v] and [w] buttons to the left of ... shown on the display, pressing the key on the left side of the display. The split point can be set outside the range of the PSR-530 keyboard for MIDI applications. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • The split point key becomes the highest key in the accompaniment section, but only designates the...
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...Mode Use the [-] and [+] buttons or data dial to select the desired fingering mode: SF F1 F2 FuL MuL Single Finger Fingered 1 Fingered 2 Full Keyboard Multi-finger q SF: The SINGLE FINGER Mode SF FngrngMd Single-finger accompaniment makes it simple to its left. Cm7 s For a minor-seventh chord, ...simultaneously press the root key and both a white and black key to the left of "FngrngMd" on the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT section of the keyboard. The abbreviated name of the display. C7 s For a seventh chord, simultaneously press the root key and a white key to select the "FngrngMd"...
...Mode Use the [-] and [+] buttons or data dial to select the desired fingering mode: SF F1 F2 FuL MuL Single Finger Fingered 1 Fingered 2 Full Keyboard Multi-finger q SF: The SINGLE FINGER Mode SF FngrngMd Single-finger accompaniment makes it simple to its left. Cm7 s For a minor-seventh chord, ...simultaneously press the root key and both a white and black key to the left of "FngrngMd" on the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT section of the keyboard. The abbreviated name of the display. C7 s For a seventh chord, simultaneously press the root key and a white key to select the "FngrngMd"...
