Owner's Manual
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... for instructions and other settings for adding impact and variety to your performance. (→ Page 43) Playing the PSR-540 • The PSR-540 keyboard has 61 keys with full touch-response capability that lets you play with extraordinary expressiveness and dynamic control. (→ Page 26) ...• The PSR-540 lets you perform with a huge variety of musical instrument voices. (→ Page 26) There are exceptionally quick...
... for instructions and other settings for adding impact and variety to your performance. (→ Page 43) Playing the PSR-540 • The PSR-540 keyboard has 61 keys with full touch-response capability that lets you play with extraordinary expressiveness and dynamic control. (→ Page 26) ...• The PSR-540 lets you perform with a huge variety of musical instrument voices. (→ Page 26) There are exceptionally quick...
Owner's Manual
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...R.Name =R-egist01 See page 24 for inputting the Registration Memory bank name. The following data types can also freely name the data as a shift key that shifts between lower- For example, pressing the [DIRECT ACCESS] button and the [REGISTRATION MEMORY] button at the cursor position. • Lowercase ...The allows you can instantly call up the desired display. Nam=-xxxxxxxx Cursor To enter an original name, use the keyboard. The Delete key (C6) deletes the character at the same time automatically selects the display for the Direct Access Chart. You can be used for disk...
...R.Name =R-egist01 See page 24 for inputting the Registration Memory bank name. The following data types can also freely name the data as a shift key that shifts between lower- For example, pressing the [DIRECT ACCESS] button and the [REGISTRATION MEMORY] button at the cursor position. • Lowercase ...The allows you can instantly call up the desired display. Nam=-xxxxxxxx Cursor To enter an original name, use the keyboard. The Delete key (C6) deletes the character at the same time automatically selects the display for the Direct Access Chart. You can be used for disk...
Owner's Manual
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...Record (Synchronized Start) standby • Recording When Record (Synchronized Start) standby is on, the recording starts as soon as you play a key on the keyboard. In the Disk mode, no panel operations can be executed (except for playing back the songs. When auto accompaniment is ... is used for playing the full keyboard normally, and when using the auto accompaniment. Mode Depending on the panel operation used, the PSR-540 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of these condition is called a mode. Each of operation). q Synchronized Start standby (SYNC...
...Record (Synchronized Start) standby • Recording When Record (Synchronized Start) standby is on, the recording starts as soon as you play a key on the keyboard. In the Disk mode, no panel operations can be executed (except for playing back the songs. When auto accompaniment is ... is used for playing the full keyboard normally, and when using the auto accompaniment. Mode Depending on the panel operation used, the PSR-540 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of these condition is called a mode. Each of operation). q Synchronized Start standby (SYNC...
Owner's Manual
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... of the Keyboard As explained above, the keyboard of the PSR-540 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for example, the lowest (farthest left ) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to C6. q Playing a Single Voice q Playing Two ...L Voice R1 Voice L Voice R1 + R2 In addition, the keyboard of the PSR-540 can sound three different voices. for example, the lowest (farthest left ) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to C6. (See below ). B4 C5 - Refer to page 119 for playing...
... of the Keyboard As explained above, the keyboard of the PSR-540 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for example, the lowest (farthest left ) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to C6. q Playing a Single Voice q Playing Two ...L Voice R1 Voice L Voice R1 + R2 In addition, the keyboard of the PSR-540 can sound three different voices. for example, the lowest (farthest left ) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to C6. (See below ). B4 C5 - Refer to page 119 for playing...
Owner's Manual
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... the next key played. • Minus values can be set via the Pitch Bend Range function in semitone increments. The pitch bend wheel is from you) or down by using the number buttons while holding the [-/NO] button. Playing Voices Transpose This function allows the overall pitch of the PSR-540 to be... transposed up (roll the wheel away from -12 to +12. 1 Press the [TRANSPOSE] button. Transpose = 4 Pitch Bend Wheel Use the PSR-540 pitch bend wheel to bend notes up or down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard. Sustain When the Sustain features is the ...
... the next key played. • Minus values can be set via the Pitch Bend Range function in semitone increments. The pitch bend wheel is from you) or down by using the number buttons while holding the [-/NO] button. Playing Voices Transpose This function allows the overall pitch of the PSR-540 to be... transposed up (roll the wheel away from -12 to +12. 1 Press the [TRANSPOSE] button. Transpose = 4 Pitch Bend Wheel Use the PSR-540 pitch bend wheel to bend notes up or down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard. Sustain When the Sustain features is the ...
Owner's Manual
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...; THE TRANSPOSE FUNCTION CANNOT BE APPLIED WHEN A DRUM KIT IS THE SELECTED VOICE (PAGE 30). • Each key has a note name; The drum and percussion instrument sounds for details.) [Standard Kit 1] BrushBTruasph SlapCastaSnteictksOpen RimSSihdoetHStaicnkd ClapHi-HaHt iC-HloaHsteiP-dHeadtaOl peCnrashRCidyemCbyaml 1bTaalm1bCouowrinbVeeilbl raslap BongCooLnga H ...
...; THE TRANSPOSE FUNCTION CANNOT BE APPLIED WHEN A DRUM KIT IS THE SELECTED VOICE (PAGE 30). • Each key has a note name; The drum and percussion instrument sounds for details.) [Standard Kit 1] BrushBTruasph SlapCastaSnteictksOpen RimSSihdoetHStaicnkd ClapHi-HaHt iC-HloaHsteiP-dHeadtaOl peCnrashRCidyemCbyaml 1bTaalm1bCouowrinbVeeilbl raslap BongCooLnga H ...
Owner's Manual
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...it simple to produce beautifully orchestrated accompaniment using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by pressing a minimum number of keys on the Auto accompaniment section of the keyboard (i.e. The following chords: 38 36 Auto Accompaniment Chord Fingerings The way in...the [-/NO] button. normally F#2) while the PSR-540 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass and chord accompaniment in the auto accompaniment section of and including the split-point key - There are used: C C7 • For a major chord, press the root key only. • For a seventh chord, ...
...it simple to produce beautifully orchestrated accompaniment using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by pressing a minimum number of keys on the Auto accompaniment section of the keyboard (i.e. The following chords: 38 36 Auto Accompaniment Chord Fingerings The way in...the [-/NO] button. normally F#2) while the PSR-540 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass and chord accompaniment in the auto accompaniment section of and including the split-point key - There are used: C C7 • For a major chord, press the root key only. • For a seventh chord, ...
Owner's Manual
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...; Two-note fingerings will continue playing (CHORD CANCEL function). • Playing a single key or two same root keys in the adjacent octaves produces accompaniment based only on the root. • A perfect fifth... chords. • The chord fingerings listed are played in "root" position, but other inversions can be omitted. • If you play any three adjacent keys (including black keys), the chord sound will be used - b3 - b2 - 3 - (5) - b5 - b7 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - b5 - 7 1 - 4 - 5 1 - 3 - #5 1 - (3) - #5 - 7 1 - b3 - b7 1 - (2) - b7 1 - b5 1 - 3 - b7 1 - 4 -...
...; Two-note fingerings will continue playing (CHORD CANCEL function). • Playing a single key or two same root keys in the adjacent octaves produces accompaniment based only on the root. • A perfect fifth... chords. • The chord fingerings listed are played in "root" position, but other inversions can be omitted. • If you play any three adjacent keys (including black keys), the chord sound will be used - b3 - b2 - 3 - (5) - b5 - b7 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - b5 - 7 1 - 4 - 5 1 - 3 - #5 1 - (3) - #5 - 7 1 - b3 - b7 1 - (2) - b7 1 - b5 1 - 3 - b7 1 - 4 -...
Owner's Manual
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...the root of the chord. C C on E C on G The Full Keyboard mode FingerMode=Full When the Full Keyboard Mode is selected, the PSR-540 will automatically create appropriate accompaniment while you can be ignored. The Multi Finger mode automatically detects Single Finger or Fingered 1 chord fingerings, so you ...however, this can use E (the third) or G (the fifth) as the bass note rather than C. You do not have to any key you to the root of the detected chord will be set the split point. Split Point (F#2) Auto Accompaniment section 40 38 Auto Accompaniment The Fingered...
...the root of the chord. C C on E C on G The Full Keyboard mode FingerMode=Full When the Full Keyboard Mode is selected, the PSR-540 will automatically create appropriate accompaniment while you can be ignored. The Multi Finger mode automatically detects Single Finger or Fingered 1 chord fingerings, so you ...however, this can use E (the third) or G (the fifth) as the bass note rather than C. You do not have to any key you to the root of the detected chord will be set the split point. Split Point (F#2) Auto Accompaniment section 40 38 Auto Accompaniment The Fingered...
Owner's Manual
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...[SYNC STOP] button. When Synchronized Stop is off . Auto Accompaniment section 6 The auto accompaniment stops when you release your left hand from the keys. 7 Playing a chord with your left hand, the auto accompaniment starts. Press the [SYNC STOP] button. 5 As soon as you release ...turned off . For this example, play a chord with your left hand automatically restarts the auto accompaniment. To stop completely when all keys in the auto-accompaniment section of [SYNCHRO STOP]. Auto Accompaniment Synchro Stop When the Synchro Stop function is engaged, accompaniment playback will ...
...[SYNC STOP] button. When Synchronized Stop is off . Auto Accompaniment section 6 The auto accompaniment stops when you release your left hand from the keys. 7 Playing a chord with your left hand, the auto accompaniment starts. Press the [SYNC STOP] button. 5 As soon as you release ...turned off . For this example, play a chord with your left hand automatically restarts the auto accompaniment. To stop completely when all keys in the auto-accompaniment section of [SYNCHRO STOP]. Auto Accompaniment Synchro Stop When the Synchro Stop function is engaged, accompaniment playback will ...
Owner's Manual
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.... 68 66 You can play back as expected. These songs are also free-tempo software. • Since the PSR-540 has a 61key keyboard, certain song data that uses notes outside the 61-key range may not play back songs using the XG format, an extension of the GM standardthat allows for the... the actual measure number of playback, and only gives you record to page 9 for playback on the PSR-540, the Tempo display shows "- - -" and the beat display does not flash. Also, the measure number in Yamaha's DOC format. Except for much of the song has played back. Song Playback 1 Insert the disk ...
.... 68 66 You can play back as expected. These songs are also free-tempo software. • Since the PSR-540 has a 61key keyboard, certain song data that uses notes outside the 61-key range may not play back songs using the XG format, an extension of the GM standardthat allows for the... the actual measure number of playback, and only gives you record to page 9 for playback on the PSR-540, the Tempo display shows "- - -" and the beat display does not flash. Also, the measure number in Yamaha's DOC format. Except for much of the song has played back. Song Playback 1 Insert the disk ...
Owner's Manual
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...you record up to change a variety of key press) are MIDI data events (playing information) (page 107). 78 76 They cannot be recorded to record note on/ off page 30 The maximum amount of the song when re-recording. The PSR-540 provides two different ways to selectively re-record... the starting measure is inserted into the disk drive. In addition, comprehensive editing functions let you can play them. • Note ON (key press), note OFF (key release), and velocity (strength of non-note settings. • Naming User Songs ...page 90 This function assigns a twelve-letter name to...
...you record up to change a variety of key press) are MIDI data events (playing information) (page 107). 78 76 They cannot be recorded to record note on/ off page 30 The maximum amount of the song when re-recording. The PSR-540 provides two different ways to selectively re-record... the starting measure is inserted into the disk drive. In addition, comprehensive editing functions let you can play them. • Note ON (key press), note OFF (key release), and velocity (strength of non-note settings. • Naming User Songs ...page 90 This function assigns a twelve-letter name to...
Owner's Manual
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.... Song Recording BEAT 10 Start recording. • If you've selected [Melody] or [Mel + Acmp] in step #8 above, recording starts as soon as you play a key. • If you wish to redo the recording), press the [-/NO] button and re-record starting with step #8 above, after the ending section has finished...
.... Song Recording BEAT 10 Start recording. • If you've selected [Melody] or [Mel + Acmp] in step #8 above, recording starts as soon as you play a key. • If you wish to redo the recording), press the [-/NO] button and re-record starting with step #8 above, after the ending section has finished...
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BEAT Song Recording 11 Start recording. • Recording starts as soon as you play a key on the keyboard. • If you enabled the auto accompaniment track for recording (in steps #8 above), recording starts as soon as you play a chord in ...
BEAT Song Recording 11 Start recording. • Recording starts as soon as you play a key on the keyboard. • If you enabled the auto accompaniment track for recording (in steps #8 above), recording starts as soon as you play a chord in ...
Owner's Manual
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... Memory (page 54) can make your recording sessions much more efficient, since this will be recorded to the PSR-540 Multi Pads. • User Pad data is recorded to the User pad. RecMenu=MultiPad 3 Press the [...to engage the Record mode. 2 Select "MultiPad". Multi Pad Recording In addition to the preset Multi Pad sets, the PSR-540 has 16 user-recordable sets that can be recorded to User pads • Note on /off (sustain, sostenuto, soft...for all pads can be used in the loss of key press) • Pitch bend, pitch bend range • SUSTAIN button on/off • Footswitch on /off...
... Memory (page 54) can make your recording sessions much more efficient, since this will be recorded to the PSR-540 Multi Pads. • User Pad data is recorded to the User pad. RecMenu=MultiPad 3 Press the [...to engage the Record mode. 2 Select "MultiPad". Multi Pad Recording In addition to the preset Multi Pad sets, the PSR-540 has 16 user-recordable sets that can be recorded to User pads • Note on /off (sustain, sostenuto, soft...for all pads can be used in the loss of key press) • Pitch bend, pitch bend range • SUSTAIN button on/off • Footswitch on /off...
Owner's Manual
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... 7 Press the [NEXT] button to display the pad number selection screen. 8 Select a Pad number to display the Record ready screen. M.Pad Recording If you play a key on the keyboard. • Recording can be started by pressing the [START/STOP] button. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button...
... 7 Press the [NEXT] button to display the pad number selection screen. 8 Select a Pad number to display the Record ready screen. M.Pad Recording If you play a key on the keyboard. • Recording can be started by pressing the [START/STOP] button. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button...
Owner's Manual
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... up to a total of 48 tracks (6 sections x 8 tracks). Voice R2, voice L and the auto accompaniment cannot be used for each section. The PSR-540 provides two basic ways to record styles: • Style Recording - Rhythm Track page 98 • Style Recording - Bass/Phrase/Pad/Chord Tracks page 100 ...track of the sections. • Material recorded data is retained in memory even when the STANDBY switch is turned off (key press and release page 107 • Velocity (strength of key press page 107 • Pitch bend, pitch bend range pages 30, 122 • Voice number (drum kit number...
... up to a total of 48 tracks (6 sections x 8 tracks). Voice R2, voice L and the auto accompaniment cannot be used for each section. The PSR-540 provides two basic ways to record styles: • Style Recording - Rhythm Track page 98 • Style Recording - Bass/Phrase/Pad/Chord Tracks page 100 ...track of the sections. • Material recorded data is retained in memory even when the STANDBY switch is turned off (key press and release page 107 • Velocity (strength of key press page 107 • Pitch bend, pitch bend range pages 30, 122 • Voice number (drum kit number...
Owner's Manual
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...press the [BACK] button. 14 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop recording. 15 Press the [RECORD] button to the pattern and playing the desired keys. Select "RHYTHM MAIN" or "RHYTHM SUB" with one of the following way: 1) Press the [NEXT] button. Select the desired kit by overdubbing - ...Playback starts as described in the following ways: • Press the [START/STOP] button. The following will flash at the icons printed under the keys indicating the percussion sounds that the record ready (Synchro Start) mode is engaged. 12 Select one of the Drum Kits. Rec Track =RhM 11 ...
...press the [BACK] button. 14 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop recording. 15 Press the [RECORD] button to the pattern and playing the desired keys. Select "RHYTHM MAIN" or "RHYTHM SUB" with one of the following way: 1) Press the [NEXT] button. Select the desired kit by overdubbing - ...Playback starts as described in the following ways: • Press the [START/STOP] button. The following will flash at the icons printed under the keys indicating the percussion sounds that the record ready (Synchro Start) mode is engaged. 12 Select one of the Drum Kits. Rec Track =RhM 11 ...
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.... 14 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop recording. 15 Press the [RECORD] button to exit from the next repetition, letting you record will play a key on leaving the recording mode, see page 100. 101 99 Select the desired voice by pressing the [VOICE R1] button (page 26).
.... 14 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop recording. 15 Press the [RECORD] button to exit from the next repetition, letting you record will play a key on leaving the recording mode, see page 100. 101 99 Select the desired voice by pressing the [VOICE R1] button (page 26).
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q If you don't know what voice," "with which key) Note on the PSR-540 keyboard. As shown in the illustration above, in an electronic instrument the sampling note (previously recorded note) stored in the tone generator section (electronic circuit) ... (quarter note) 120 (strong) 106 104 With the piano, you strike a key, and a hammer inside hits some strings and plays a note. Unlike an acoustic instrument that becomes the basis for note production? MIDI Functions In the rear panel of your PSR-540 with a computer, read these are the two main categories of information...
q If you don't know what voice," "with which key) Note on the PSR-540 keyboard. As shown in the illustration above, in an electronic instrument the sampling note (previously recorded note) stored in the tone generator section (electronic circuit) ... (quarter note) 120 (strong) 106 104 With the piano, you strike a key, and a hammer inside hits some strings and plays a note. Unlike an acoustic instrument that becomes the basis for note production? MIDI Functions In the rear panel of your PSR-540 with a computer, read these are the two main categories of information...