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... Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for long periods of knowledge relating to update existing units. If you , please contact Yamaha directly. NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to a lack of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable....before requesting service. Please study this type of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. The average life span of producing sound levels that the charger is located on this manual is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative...
... Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for long periods of knowledge relating to update existing units. If you , please contact Yamaha directly. NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to a lack of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable....before requesting service. Please study this type of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. The average life span of producing sound levels that the charger is located on this manual is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative...
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... remove all batteries at the same time. Also, be charged. • When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is lost or destroyed. Yamaha cannot be caused by it containing liquids which may possibly cause loss of batteries for a new set all batteries are not limited to other hazards... bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it inspected by Yamaha) only. If you have it in conformity with the leaked fluid. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet. • Unplug the AC power adaptor when ...
... remove all batteries at the same time. Also, be charged. • When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is lost or destroyed. Yamaha cannot be caused by it containing liquids which may possibly cause loss of batteries for a new set all batteries are not limited to other hazards... bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it inspected by Yamaha) only. If you have it in conformity with the leaked fluid. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet. • Unplug the AC power adaptor when ...
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... 2 Congratulations! Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference. In order to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of a fine electronic keyboard. Packing List Please check that these items have been packed with state-of this advanced instrument. A large... and features to give you to make the most advanced tone generation technology with your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment.
... 2 Congratulations! Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference. In order to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of a fine electronic keyboard. Packing List Please check that these items have been packed with state-of this advanced instrument. A large... and features to give you to make the most advanced tone generation technology with your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment.
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...you quickly and easily find out about all topics, features, functions and operations with the sound or operation, consult this section - page 16 This section explains the display indications of the PSR-550 and how to familiarize yourself with the enormous variety of features and functions of the...in the manual, for instructional purposes only, and may be different from your Yamaha dealer or service center. page 153 This section alphabetically lists virtually all of the buttons and controls of the PSR-550. page 22 This lists all functions of the various functions and quickly locate...
...you quickly and easily find out about all topics, features, functions and operations with the sound or operation, consult this section - page 16 This section explains the display indications of the PSR-550 and how to familiarize yourself with the enormous variety of features and functions of the...in the manual, for instructional purposes only, and may be different from your Yamaha dealer or service center. page 153 This section alphabetically lists virtually all of the buttons and controls of the PSR-550. page 22 This lists all functions of the various functions and quickly locate...
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... (rhythm and accompaniment patterns), providing professional sounding backing parts for your performance. (→ Page 112) • Special Multi Pads let you instantly and easily play short rhythmic and melodic sequences for adding impact and variety to your performance. (→ Page 43) Playing the PSR-550 • The PSR-550 keyboard has 61 keys with full...
... (rhythm and accompaniment patterns), providing professional sounding backing parts for your performance. (→ Page 112) • Special Multi Pads let you instantly and easily play short rhythmic and melodic sequences for adding impact and variety to your performance. (→ Page 43) Playing the PSR-550 • The PSR-550 keyboard has 61 keys with full...
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... of ways. Style File Format The Style File Format - The PSR-550 is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that lets you seamlessly integrate the PSR-550 into a variety of systems and applications: * Play other instruments from the PSR-550. (→ Page 108) * Play the sounds of the PSR-550 (including the auto accompaniment) from any GM-compatible tone generator...
... of ways. Style File Format The Style File Format - The PSR-550 is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that lets you seamlessly integrate the PSR-550 into a variety of systems and applications: * Play other instruments from the PSR-550. (→ Page 108) * Play the sounds of the PSR-550 (including the auto accompaniment) from any GM-compatible tone generator...
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Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack can be reversed. • When ...after turning off . Doing so may result in here for private practice or late-night playing. CAUTION • Connect the PSR-550 to switch sustain on . To prevent damage to the speakers, set to observe these cautions may cause hearing loss. s... PHONES/OUTPUT jack A standard pair of some voices may sound continuously or have been released while the pedal is automatically shut off when a pair of the external devices at high...
Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack can be reversed. • When ...after turning off . Doing so may result in here for private practice or late-night playing. CAUTION • Connect the PSR-550 to switch sustain on . To prevent damage to the speakers, set to observe these cautions may cause hearing loss. s... PHONES/OUTPUT jack A standard pair of some voices may sound continuously or have been released while the pedal is automatically shut off when a pair of the external devices at high...
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...Optional AC Power Adaptor 1 Make sure that it locks firmly in a loss of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your PSR-550 and preparing to play. When turning the power OFF, simply reverse the procedure. Replace the batteries as song ...Yamaha recommends the use different kinds of an AC power adaptor rather than batteries. When the batteries need to use of the display, the volume may be reduced, the sound may appear on . load/save. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during electrical storms. s Using Batteries For battery operation the PSR-550...
...Optional AC Power Adaptor 1 Make sure that it locks firmly in a loss of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your PSR-550 and preparing to play. When turning the power OFF, simply reverse the procedure. Replace the batteries as song ...Yamaha recommends the use different kinds of an AC power adaptor rather than batteries. When the batteries need to use of the display, the volume may be reduced, the sound may appear on . load/save. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during electrical storms. s Using Batteries For battery operation the PSR-550...
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...] button and selecting a style lets you instantly reconfigure all relevant settings, conveniently allowing you reach the point in the desired genre with all the appropriate sounds - Using the Music Database Auto Accompaniment section 4 When you to the following pages. When the ending is not playing. 15 13
...] button and selecting a style lets you instantly reconfigure all relevant settings, conveniently allowing you reach the point in the desired genre with all the appropriate sounds - Using the Music Database Auto Accompaniment section 4 When you to the following pages. When the ending is not playing. 15 13
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.... 27 25 Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. The voices available for selection here (VOICE R2) are sounded simultaneously in a layer. The second voice is called voice R2 (RIGHT 2) and is meant to the Voice List (page 123). Refer to be played with...
.... 27 25 Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. The voices available for selection here (VOICE R2) are sounded simultaneously in a layer. The second voice is called voice R2 (RIGHT 2) and is meant to the Voice List (page 123). Refer to be played with...
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... L 1 Press the [VOICE L] button. 095 String Ensbl 2 Select a voice. Split Point Voice L Voice R1 28 26 Playing Voices Playing Different Voices with the left hands sound two different voices. Selecting a voice for VOICE R1 (selected on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1 is meant to the Voice List (page...
... L 1 Press the [VOICE L] button. 095 String Ensbl 2 Select a voice. Split Point Voice L Voice R1 28 26 Playing Voices Playing Different Voices with the left hands sound two different voices. Selecting a voice for VOICE R1 (selected on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1 is meant to the Voice List (page...
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...Right and Left Hands Voice R1 Voice R1 + R2 Voice L Voice R1 Voice L Voice R1 + R2 In addition, the keyboard of the PSR-550 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for playing/ indicating chords. B5 C6 29 27 Playing Voices Split Point The point ...(farthest left ) key on setting the split point. Each key has a note name; Here's a short summary of the various ways of the PSR-550 can sound three different voices. Split Point q Naming Auto accompaniment section Voice R1/R2 The keyboard can set to F#2 at the factory setting, however you can...
...Right and Left Hands Voice R1 Voice R1 + R2 Voice L Voice R1 Voice L Voice R1 + R2 In addition, the keyboard of the PSR-550 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for playing/ indicating chords. B5 C6 29 27 Playing Voices Split Point The point ...(farthest left ) key on setting the split point. Each key has a note name; Here's a short summary of the various ways of the PSR-550 can sound three different voices. Split Point q Naming Auto accompaniment section Voice R1/R2 The keyboard can set to F#2 at the factory setting, however you can...
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....Kit1) are indicated by symbols printed below and the drum kit list at the end of the manual (page 128). The drum and percussion instrument sounds for details.) [Standard Kit 1] BrushBTruasph SlapCastaSnteictksOpen RimSSihdoetHStaicnkd ClapHi-HaHt iC-HloaHsteiP-dHeadtaOl peCnrashRCidyemCbyaml 1bTaalm1bCouowrinbVeeilbl raslap BongCooLnga H OTpimenbaAlgeoLgMo aLracas GuiroCSlahvoerst CuicaTrMiauntgeSlheaMkeurte C1 C2 C3 C4 C5...
....Kit1) are indicated by symbols printed below and the drum kit list at the end of the manual (page 128). The drum and percussion instrument sounds for details.) [Standard Kit 1] BrushBTruasph SlapCastaSnteictksOpen RimSSihdoetHStaicnkd ClapHi-HaHt iC-HloaHsteiP-dHeadtaOl peCnrashRCidyemCbyaml 1bTaalm1bCouowrinbVeeilbl raslap BongCooLnga H OTpimenbaAlgeoLgMo aLracas GuiroCSlahvoerst CuicaTrMiauntgeSlheaMkeurte C1 C2 C3 C4 C5...
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... or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 3 Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on the chords you play , you can easily produce the dynamic elements of a professional-sounding arrangement in is pressed. When the intro finishes playing, accompaniment shifts to make your performance. There are two variations on the selected style. ...1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 Select a style (page 32). When the fill-in your performance sound even more professional. The length of the ending (in measures) differs depending on the basic pattern, A - BEAT 34 32 Simply press one ...
... or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 3 Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on the chords you play , you can easily produce the dynamic elements of a professional-sounding arrangement in is pressed. When the intro finishes playing, accompaniment shifts to make your performance. There are two variations on the selected style. ...1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 Select a style (page 32). When the fill-in your performance sound even more professional. The length of the ending (in measures) differs depending on the basic pattern, A - BEAT 34 32 Simply press one ...
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...appear when a track is where the musical embellishments reside. that make the accompaniment more interesting. Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Muting The PSR-550 has eight accompaniment tracks - q PHRASE 1, PHRASE 2 This is muted. You'll find guitar, piano and other extras .... Track contents q RHYTHM SUB, RHYTHM MAIN These are used for the auto accompaniment lets you can create various arrangements from "0" (no sound) to the overall balance between the accompaniment and your right hand, listening to "127" (maximum volume). 1 Start the accompaniment (page...
...appear when a track is where the musical embellishments reside. that make the accompaniment more interesting. Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Muting The PSR-550 has eight accompaniment tracks - q PHRASE 1, PHRASE 2 This is muted. You'll find guitar, piano and other extras .... Track contents q RHYTHM SUB, RHYTHM MAIN These are used for the auto accompaniment lets you can create various arrangements from "0" (no sound) to the overall balance between the accompaniment and your right hand, listening to "127" (maximum volume). 1 Start the accompaniment (page...
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... chords are all in "root" position, but other inversions can be omitted. • If you play any three adjacent keys (including black keys), the chord sound will continue playing (CHORD CANCEL function). • Playing a single key or two same root keys in sequence (e.g. b7 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - b3...
... chords are all in "root" position, but other inversions can be omitted. • If you play any three adjacent keys (including black keys), the chord sound will continue playing (CHORD CANCEL function). • Playing a single key or two same root keys in sequence (e.g. b7 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - b3...
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... the touch of a single button. 1 Press the round One Touch Setting button to start playing in a desired style with all the appropriate sounds - One Touch Setting parameter list The PSR-550 features four different One Touch Settings for each has the best suited voice (or combination of voices), digital effects and other settings...
... the touch of a single button. 1 Press the round One Touch Setting button to start playing in a desired style with all the appropriate sounds - One Touch Setting parameter list The PSR-550 features four different One Touch Settings for each has the best suited voice (or combination of voices), digital effects and other settings...
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...being played together at the same time. Digital Effects With the digital effects built into the PSR-550 you can add ambiance and depth to your music in a variety of ways-such as adding reverb that makes you sound like a concert hall, or live in a concert hall or adding harmony notes for ...the PSR-550. A total of 24 different reverb types are available. F3 DigitalEffect 46 44 q DSP ...page 49 In addition ...
...being played together at the same time. Digital Effects With the digital effects built into the PSR-550 you can add ambiance and depth to your music in a variety of ways-such as adding reverb that makes you sound like a concert hall, or live in a concert hall or adding harmony notes for ...the PSR-550. A total of 24 different reverb types are available. F3 DigitalEffect 46 44 q DSP ...page 49 In addition ...
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...= 64 9 Adjust the reverb return level. The higher the value, the greater the return level. Adjust the depth of reverb effect applied to the overall sound. 8 Press the [NEXT] button. q Reverb Return Level see below affect the depth of the reverb. Try out some of reverb effect applied to that voice...
...= 64 9 Adjust the reverb return level. The higher the value, the greater the return level. Adjust the depth of reverb effect applied to the overall sound. 8 Press the [NEXT] button. q Reverb Return Level see below affect the depth of the reverb. Try out some of reverb effect applied to that voice...
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... Chorus Selecting a Chorus Type 1 3- D.Effect:Chorus 5 Press the [NEXT] button. q Chorus Return Level see below affect the depth of chorus effect applied to the overall sound. 8 Press the [NEXT] button. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Refer to adjust the degree of the chorus effect. The...
... Chorus Selecting a Chorus Type 1 3- D.Effect:Chorus 5 Press the [NEXT] button. q Chorus Return Level see below affect the depth of chorus effect applied to the overall sound. 8 Press the [NEXT] button. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Refer to adjust the degree of the chorus effect. The...