Owner's Manual
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... various functions and quickly locate desired information. The screens from the PSR-740 are used for the instructions and descriptions in this owner's manual are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from your Yamaha dealer or service center. page 16 This section explains the display ...indications of the PSR-740/640 and how to find the information you easily see the relationship of the PSR-740/640. page 162 If the PSR-740/640 does not function as the Voice List, Preset Style List, ...
... various functions and quickly locate desired information. The screens from the PSR-740 are used for the instructions and descriptions in this owner's manual are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from your Yamaha dealer or service center. page 16 This section explains the display ...indications of the PSR-740/640 and how to find the information you easily see the relationship of the PSR-740/640. page 162 If the PSR-740/640 does not function as the Voice List, Preset Style List, ...
Owner's Manual
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...11 Rear Panel Controls 11 Setting Up 12 Power supply connections 12 Connecting a footswitch 12 Audio equipment connections 13 Connecting a microphone (PSR-740 13 Connecting external MIDI devices 14 Music stand 14 Demo Song Playback 15 Panel Display Indications 16 Basic Operation 17 Calling up the ... Guide ... 18 Menu Selection 19 Changing (Editing) Values 20 Naming 21 Direct Access 21 Function Tree 22 Direct Access Chart 24 Mode 25 Style Mode 25 Song Mode 25 Record Mode 25 Disk Mode 25 6 Playing Voices 26 Selecting a Voice 26 Playing Two Voices (R1, R2)...
...11 Rear Panel Controls 11 Setting Up 12 Power supply connections 12 Connecting a footswitch 12 Audio equipment connections 13 Connecting a microphone (PSR-740 13 Connecting external MIDI devices 14 Music stand 14 Demo Song Playback 15 Panel Display Indications 16 Basic Operation 17 Calling up the ... Guide ... 18 Menu Selection 19 Changing (Editing) Values 20 Naming 21 Direct Access 21 Function Tree 22 Direct Access Chart 24 Mode 25 Style Mode 25 Song Mode 25 Record Mode 25 Disk Mode 25 6 Playing Voices 26 Selecting a Voice 26 Playing Two Voices (R1, R2)...
Owner's Manual
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... Voice Set 136 Footswitch 137 Foot Volume 138 Pitch Bend Range 139 Modulation Wheel (PSR-740 139 Appendix Voice List 140 PSR-740 Panel Voice List 140 PSR-640 Panel Voice List 143 PSR-740/640 XG Voice List 145 Drum Kit List 148 Style List 150 Multi Pad Bank List 151 About the Digital Effects (Reverb/Chorus...
... Voice Set 136 Footswitch 137 Foot Volume 138 Pitch Bend Range 139 Modulation Wheel (PSR-740 139 Appendix Voice List 140 PSR-740 Panel Voice List 140 PSR-640 Panel Voice List 143 PSR-740/640 XG Voice List 145 Drum Kit List 148 Style List 150 Multi Pad Bank List 151 About the Digital Effects (Reverb/Chorus...
Owner's Manual
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... (→ Page 44) • The advanced Groove function gives you the power to customize the preset styles of the PSR-740 by changing the basic "feel" of the rhythm and accompaniment patterns. (PSR-740) (→ Page 45) • You can play two different voices in a layer, and even play... let you instantly and easily play short rhythmic and melodic sequences for the selected accompaniment style - It introduces you save them for . The PSR-740/ 640 is designed for your musical ideas into the PSR-740/640, letting you enhance the sound of your performance in the display. (→ ...
... (→ Page 44) • The advanced Groove function gives you the power to customize the preset styles of the PSR-740 by changing the basic "feel" of the rhythm and accompaniment patterns. (PSR-740) (→ Page 45) • You can play two different voices in a layer, and even play... let you instantly and easily play short rhythmic and melodic sequences for the selected accompaniment style - It introduces you save them for . The PSR-740/ 640 is designed for your musical ideas into the PSR-740/640, letting you enhance the sound of your performance in the display. (→ ...
Owner's Manual
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... pre-programmed templates to the standard will play accurately on a wide range of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series. The PSR-740/640 uses the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style disks, and creates SFF styles using the PSR-740/640's XG voices, it includes. such as if several instruments were playing together at...
... pre-programmed templates to the standard will play accurately on a wide range of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series. The PSR-740/640 uses the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style disks, and creates SFF styles using the PSR-740/640's XG voices, it includes. such as if several instruments were playing together at...
Owner's Manual
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... 17 !8 ORGAN FLUTES button (PSR-740 32 !9 GROOVE button (PSR-740 45 @0 MULTI EFFECT button (PSR-740 54 @1 VOCAL HARMONY button (PSR-740) ....... 82 @2 VOICE L button 28 @3 VOICE R1 button 26 @4 VOICE R2 button 27 @5 FUNCTION button 17, 91, 134 @6 SONG button 17, 25, 76 @7 STYLE button 17, 25, 34 @8...ACMP ON/OFF button 25, 35 #7 FINGERING button 40 #8 GROOVE ON/OFF button (PSR-740) ........ 45 #9 VOCAL HARMONY ON/OFF button (PSR-740 83 REVERB button (PSR-740 83 DSP4 button (PSR-740 83 TALK button (PSR-740 83 $0 PART ON/OFF VOICE L button 28 VOICE R1 button 28 VOICE R2 button...
... 17 !8 ORGAN FLUTES button (PSR-740 32 !9 GROOVE button (PSR-740 45 @0 MULTI EFFECT button (PSR-740 54 @1 VOCAL HARMONY button (PSR-740) ....... 82 @2 VOICE L button 28 @3 VOICE R1 button 26 @4 VOICE R2 button 27 @5 FUNCTION button 17, 91, 134 @6 SONG button 17, 25, 76 @7 STYLE button 17, 25, 34 @8...ACMP ON/OFF button 25, 35 #7 FINGERING button 40 #8 GROOVE ON/OFF button (PSR-740) ........ 45 #9 VOCAL HARMONY ON/OFF button (PSR-740 83 REVERB button (PSR-740 83 DSP4 button (PSR-740 83 TALK button (PSR-740 83 $0 PART ON/OFF VOICE L button 28 VOICE R1 button 28 VOICE R2 button...
Owner's Manual
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... q Menu/message display This shows the menu for each function of the PSR-740/ 640. Panel Display Indications The PSR-740/640 features a large multi-function display that shows all tracks indicate the on/off status and volume/velocity settimgs. • In the Style mode (page 25): The icons of tracks 9 - 16 indicate the on...
... q Menu/message display This shows the menu for each function of the PSR-740/ 640. Panel Display Indications The PSR-740/640 features a large multi-function display that shows all tracks indicate the on/off status and volume/velocity settimgs. • In the Style mode (page 25): The icons of tracks 9 - 16 indicate the on...
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... calls up the appropriate displays for the various functions of the PSR-740/640. • DEMO/LANGUAGE button pages 15, 18 • VOICE R1 button page 26 • VOICE R2 button page 27 • VOICE L button page 28 • STYLE button pages 25, 34 • SONG button pages 25,...75 • RECORD button pages 25, 92, 106, 110 • ORGAN FLUTES button (PSR-740 page 32 • GROOVE button (PSR-740 page 45 • MULTI EFFECT button (PSR-740 page 54 • VOCAL HARMONY button (PSR-740 page 82 N/OFF FINGERING GROOVE ON LOAD DISK SAVE UTILITY DISK IN USE * The panel ...
... calls up the appropriate displays for the various functions of the PSR-740/640. • DEMO/LANGUAGE button pages 15, 18 • VOICE R1 button page 26 • VOICE R2 button page 27 • VOICE L button page 28 • STYLE button pages 25, 34 • SONG button pages 25,...75 • RECORD button pages 25, 92, 106, 110 • ORGAN FLUTES button (PSR-740 page 32 • GROOVE button (PSR-740 page 45 • MULTI EFFECT button (PSR-740 page 54 • VOCAL HARMONY button (PSR-740 page 82 N/OFF FINGERING GROOVE ON LOAD DISK SAVE UTILITY DISK IN USE * The panel ...
Owner's Manual
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... data dial or move the cursor by pressing the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons. Basic Operation Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-740/640 (such as selecting voices, demo songs and styles), you can also select the voice by using the data dial or the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons as above; Rotating the data...
... data dial or move the cursor by pressing the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons. Basic Operation Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-740/640 (such as selecting voices, demo songs and styles), you can also select the voice by using the data dial or the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons as above; Rotating the data...
Owner's Manual
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... three-digit numbers The number buttons can be changed (due to step through a number of other voices. The bars below . Input the values by the PSR-740/ 640. • On some occasions, "- - -" may appear in sequence. • One- Numeric entry The explanations here apply only to numbers that the parameter is unavailable... can also be entered with leading zeroes: e.g. Pressing and holding either button causes a continuous increase and decrease. Number buttons [1]-[0] described below the number on the PSR-740/640, such as voice number, song/style number and various parameters.
... three-digit numbers The number buttons can be changed (due to step through a number of other voices. The bars below . Input the values by the PSR-740/ 640. • On some occasions, "- - -" may appear in sequence. • One- Numeric entry The explanations here apply only to numbers that the parameter is unavailable... can also be entered with leading zeroes: e.g. Pressing and holding either button causes a continuous increase and decrease. Number buttons [1]-[0] described below the number on the PSR-740/640, such as voice number, song/style number and various parameters.
Owner's Manual
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... The allows you can instantly call up the desired display. Letters and characters are marked above the key. The C1 key functions as songs, styles and registration memory settings. The Delete key (C6) deletes the character at the cursor position. • Lowercase letters cannot be named. •...; Disk files (User songs, etc pages 69, 73, 74, 104 • User Styles page 118 • User Pad banks page 108 • Registration Memory banks page 64 The example display below appears when naming a song on the ...
... The allows you can instantly call up the desired display. Letters and characters are marked above the key. The C1 key functions as songs, styles and registration memory settings. The Delete key (C6) deletes the character at the cursor position. • Lowercase letters cannot be named. •...; Disk files (User songs, etc pages 69, 73, 74, 104 • User Styles page 118 • User Pad banks page 108 • Registration Memory banks page 64 The example display below appears when naming a song on the ...
Owner's Manual
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... 26 DSP TYPE DSP type selection (PSR-740, only in the Style Record mode) ........ 50 RETURN LEVEL DSP return level setting (PSR-740, only in the Style Record mode) . 50 DEPTH DSP depth setting (PSR-740, only in a disk 75 20 Multi Effect block setting (PSR-740 54 MULTI EFFECT TYPE Multi Effect type selection (PSR-740 4, 5, 6, 7 ..... 54 MULTI EFFECT DRY/WET...
... 26 DSP TYPE DSP type selection (PSR-740, only in the Style Record mode) ........ 50 RETURN LEVEL DSP return level setting (PSR-740, only in the Style Record mode) . 50 DEPTH DSP depth setting (PSR-740, only in a disk 75 20 Multi Effect block setting (PSR-740 54 MULTI EFFECT TYPE Multi Effect type selection (PSR-740 4, 5, 6, 7 ..... 54 MULTI EFFECT DRY/WET...
Owner's Manual
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...depth setting of voice R1/R2/L 91 REVERB DEPTH STYLE ...... Chorus depth setting of vocal harmony part (PSR-740 91 DSP DEPTH R1/R2/L DSP depth setting of voice R1/R2/L (PSR-640 91 DSP DEPTH STYLE DSP depth setting of accompaniment track (PSR-640 91 DSP DEPTH SONG DSP depth setting of... setting of voice R1/R2/L 91 PAN STYLE Pan setting of accompaniment track 91 PAN SONG Pan setting of song track (PSR-640 91 F7 TALK SETTING TALK VOLUME Talk volume adjustment (PSR-740 27 86 TOTAL VOLUME ATTENUATER .. Selecting modulation wheel function (PSR-740) ... 25 139 F5 MIDI TEMPLATE MIDI ...
...depth setting of voice R1/R2/L 91 REVERB DEPTH STYLE ...... Chorus depth setting of vocal harmony part (PSR-740 91 DSP DEPTH R1/R2/L DSP depth setting of voice R1/R2/L (PSR-640 91 DSP DEPTH STYLE DSP depth setting of accompaniment track (PSR-640 91 DSP DEPTH SONG DSP depth setting of... setting of voice R1/R2/L 91 PAN STYLE Pan setting of accompaniment track 91 PAN SONG Pan setting of song track (PSR-640 91 F7 TALK SETTING TALK VOLUME Talk volume adjustment (PSR-740 27 86 TOTAL VOLUME ATTENUATER .. Selecting modulation wheel function (PSR-740) ... 25 139 F5 MIDI TEMPLATE MIDI ...
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...editing 102 NAME Naming User Songs 104 CLEAR Clearing user song data 105 STYLE RECORD User Style recording 112 EDIT QUANTIZE Quantize 116 NAME Namimg User Styles 118 CLEAR Clearing user style data 118 CTAB EDIT CTAB setting 119 NOTE LIMIT ...119 HIGH KEY ...... of Voice R2 4 Multi Effect type selection (DSP1) PSR-740 5 Multi Effect type selection (DSP2) PSR-740 6 Multi Effect type selection (DSP3) PSR-740 7 Multi Effect type selection (DSP4 for the microphone sound) PSR-740 8 Vocal Harmony type selection PSR-740 9 Multi pad bank selection 10 Chord match on/off ...
...editing 102 NAME Naming User Songs 104 CLEAR Clearing user song data 105 STYLE RECORD User Style recording 112 EDIT QUANTIZE Quantize 116 NAME Namimg User Styles 118 CLEAR Clearing user style data 118 CTAB EDIT CTAB setting 119 NOTE LIMIT ...119 HIGH KEY ...... of Voice R2 4 Multi Effect type selection (DSP1) PSR-740 5 Multi Effect type selection (DSP2) PSR-740 6 Multi Effect type selection (DSP3) PSR-740 7 Multi Effect type selection (DSP4 for the microphone sound) PSR-740 8 Vocal Harmony type selection PSR-740 9 Multi pad bank selection 10 Chord match on/off ...
Owner's Manual
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... page 35 The [SYNC START] lamp switches on .) The Style mode is pressed, it will enter Rehearsal mode. When auto accompaniment is on the panel operation used for disk operations). 25 23 The Song mode is used , the PSR-740/640 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of operation). ...Each of the instrument. In the Record mode you can be canceled (the beat indicator dots will go out) and the PSR-740/640 will be executed (except for playing/ indicating chords. In the Disk mode, no panel operations can save and load important data (page 65...
... page 35 The [SYNC START] lamp switches on .) The Style mode is pressed, it will enter Rehearsal mode. When auto accompaniment is on the panel operation used for disk operations). 25 23 The Song mode is used , the PSR-740/640 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of operation). ...Each of the instrument. In the Record mode you can be canceled (the beat indicator dots will go out) and the PSR-740/640 will be executed (except for playing/ indicating chords. In the Disk mode, no panel operations can save and load important data (page 65...
Owner's Manual
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...(See below ). Voice L Voice R1/R2 Functions of the Keyboard As explained above, the keyboard of the PSR-740/640 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for instructions on the keyboard that separates voice ... VOICE L VOICE R1 VOICE R2 Voice L Voice R1 + R2 In addition, the keyboard of the PSR-740/640 can also be used to name song files on the keyboard corresponds to C1 and the highest (...example, the lowest (farthest left ) key on a floppy disk, User Styles, User Pad banks and Registration Memory banks (page 21). Each key has a note name; B1 C2 -
...(See below ). Voice L Voice R1/R2 Functions of the Keyboard As explained above, the keyboard of the PSR-740/640 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for instructions on the keyboard that separates voice ... VOICE L VOICE R1 VOICE R2 Voice L Voice R1 + R2 In addition, the keyboard of the PSR-740/640 can also be used to name song files on the keyboard corresponds to C1 and the highest (...example, the lowest (farthest left ) key on a floppy disk, User Styles, User Pad banks and Registration Memory banks (page 21). Each key has a note name; B1 C2 -
Owner's Manual
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... INTRO INTRO 4 Press the [START/STOP] button again to start the rhythm tracks of the different styles (page 150) and play . The PSR-740/640 features a total of 160 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 160) in a variety of an entire band or orchestra. Use the data dial,...getting the most out of specially programmed panel settings to match the auto accompaniment style • One Touch Setting page 44 Using Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only) 1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 Select a style. With auto accompaniment, even a solo performer can enjoy playing with the backing ...
... INTRO INTRO 4 Press the [START/STOP] button again to start the rhythm tracks of the different styles (page 150) and play . The PSR-740/640 features a total of 160 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 160) in a variety of an entire band or orchestra. Use the data dial,...getting the most out of specially programmed panel settings to match the auto accompaniment style • One Touch Setting page 44 Using Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only) 1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 Select a style. With auto accompaniment, even a solo performer can enjoy playing with the backing ...
Owner's Manual
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The specified left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the "Auto Accompaniment" section, and chords played in time with the selected style. Auto Accompaniment section 4 Turn SYNCHRONIZED START on . The beat lamp also flashes in this example, play a chord with your ...START] button so that its indicator lights. For information on how to the Style List (page 150). 3 Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on . Auto Accompaniment Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks) 1 Press the [STYLE] button (page 34). 2 Select a style (page 34). Split Point ACMP ON/OFF FINGERING GROOVE ON/OFF •...
The specified left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the "Auto Accompaniment" section, and chords played in time with the selected style. Auto Accompaniment section 4 Turn SYNCHRONIZED START on . The beat lamp also flashes in this example, play a chord with your ...START] button so that its indicator lights. For information on how to the Style List (page 150). 3 Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on . Auto Accompaniment Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks) 1 Press the [STYLE] button (page 34). 2 Select a style (page 34). Split Point ACMP ON/OFF FINGERING GROOVE ON/OFF •...
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... of Auto Accompaniment sections that of the intro (in measures) differs depending on the selected style. The length of the song. PSR-740 COUNT INTRO INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL SIMPLE ENDING ENDING A B C D PSR-640 INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL ENDING A B C D q INTRO Section This is finished,... plays automatically (AUTO FILL), spicing up the auto accompaniment. There are playing. The PSR-740 also features two endings: ENDING and SIMPLE ENDING . 1 Press the [STYLE] button (page 34). 2 Select a style (page 34). By switching among them as you play , you add dynamic variations...
... of Auto Accompaniment sections that of the intro (in measures) differs depending on the selected style. The length of the song. PSR-740 COUNT INTRO INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL SIMPLE ENDING ENDING A B C D PSR-640 INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL ENDING A B C D q INTRO Section This is finished,... plays automatically (AUTO FILL), spicing up the auto accompaniment. There are playing. The PSR-740 also features two endings: ENDING and SIMPLE ENDING . 1 Press the [STYLE] button (page 34). 2 Select a style (page 34). By switching among them as you play , you add dynamic variations...
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... playing, the "default" tempo for that style is selected, tap 3 times. q When a 4-beat style is selected Tap 4 times * When a 3-beat style is also selected. Auto Accompaniment Tempo/Tap Each style of the PSR-740/640 has been programmed with the [TEMPO/TAP] button. 1 Press the [STYLE] button (page 34). 2 Select a style (page 34). Use the data dial, the...
... playing, the "default" tempo for that style is selected, tap 3 times. q When a 4-beat style is selected Tap 4 times * When a 3-beat style is also selected. Auto Accompaniment Tempo/Tap Each style of the PSR-740/640 has been programmed with the [TEMPO/TAP] button. 1 Press the [STYLE] button (page 34). 2 Select a style (page 34). Use the data dial, the...