PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
Page 8
... enhancement of Ricoh Co., Ltd. 8 PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual In the same way as the original. • This device is capable of using these contents is a standard specification that enhances the original "GM" and improves Song data compatibility. The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with greater functionality and open-ended expandability for...
... enhancement of Ricoh Co., Ltd. 8 PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual In the same way as the original. • This device is capable of using these contents is a standard specification that enhances the original "GM" and improves Song data compatibility. The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with greater functionality and open-ended expandability for...
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
Page 9
... 9 Connections - Making Global Settings and Using Advanced Features - 103 Basic Procedure 103 Function List 104 Direct Access Chart 105 Troubleshooting 107 Specifications 110 Index 112 PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 9 Expansion Packs 47 2 Styles - Recording and Playing Audio Files - 72 Playing Back Audio Files 72 Recording Your Performance as a Bank file 86 Recalling a Registered Panel Setup 87 Using Playlists to Your Vocals 78 Using the Talk Function 79 6 Multi Pads - Using Your Instrument with Audio Files (WAV) (Audio Link Multi Pad 82 7 Registration Memory...
... 9 Connections - Making Global Settings and Using Advanced Features - 103 Basic Procedure 103 Function List 104 Direct Access Chart 105 Troubleshooting 107 Specifications 110 Index 112 PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 9 Expansion Packs 47 2 Styles - Recording and Playing Audio Files - 72 Playing Back Audio Files 72 Recording Your Performance as a Bank file 86 Recalling a Registered Panel Setup 87 Using Playlists to Your Vocals 78 Using the Talk Function 79 6 Multi Pads - Using Your Instrument with Audio Files (WAV) (Audio Link Multi Pad 82 7 Registration Memory...
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
Page 43
... to notes played. 1 Turn the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button on the keyboard have a longer sustain without pedal control (Panel Sustain). These effects only apply to the right-hand Voices. For information, refer to the Reference Manual on ). • HARMONY/ARPEGGIO The Harmony or Arpeggio is applied to the selected part (the PART SELECT button is on the website. 2-2 2-3 PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 43 On the Voice Selection display, select [5 ] (Voice Set) → Effect/EQ → 2 DSP Type.
... to notes played. 1 Turn the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button on the keyboard have a longer sustain without pedal control (Panel Sustain). These effects only apply to the right-hand Voices. For information, refer to the Reference Manual on ). • HARMONY/ARPEGGIO The Harmony or Arpeggio is applied to the selected part (the PART SELECT button is on the website. 2-2 2-3 PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 43 On the Voice Selection display, select [5 ] (Voice Set) → Effect/EQ → 2 DSP Type.
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
Page 47
... Yamaha Expansion Manager software and its manuals, access the Yamaha Downloads website: 1 https://download.yamaha.com/ Voices - Adding New Contents - Selecting GM/XG or other Voices: Voice Selection display → [8 ] (↑) Harmony/Arpeggio settings [MENU] → Menu1 → Harmony/Arpeggio Pitch-related settings • Fine-tuning the pitch of the entire instrument: • Scale Tuning: • Changing the part assignment of optional Voices and Styles to the Reference Manual on the website, Chapter 1. Playing the keyboard...
... Yamaha Expansion Manager software and its manuals, access the Yamaha Downloads website: 1 https://download.yamaha.com/ Voices - Adding New Contents - Selecting GM/XG or other Voices: Voice Selection display → [8 ] (↑) Harmony/Arpeggio settings [MENU] → Menu1 → Harmony/Arpeggio Pitch-related settings • Fine-tuning the pitch of the entire instrument: • Scale Tuning: • Changing the part assignment of optional Voices and Styles to the Reference Manual on the website, Chapter 1. Playing the keyboard...
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
Page 55
... the settings (Voices, effects, etc.) that match the current Style, it also automatically turns on the website. PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 55 Playing Rhythm and Accompaniment - NOTE You can immediately start playing the Style. 2 Styles - Calling up Appropriate Panel Settings for the Current Style (One Touch Setting) One Touch Setting (OTS) is a powerful and convenient feature that automatically calls up the most appropriate panel settings (Voices or effects, etc.) for the currently selected Style, with MAIN VARIATION [A] - [D] changes. NOTE If a Voice part name...
... the settings (Voices, effects, etc.) that match the current Style, it also automatically turns on the website. PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 55 Playing Rhythm and Accompaniment - NOTE You can immediately start playing the Style. 2 Styles - Calling up Appropriate Panel Settings for the Current Style (One Touch Setting) One Touch Setting (OTS) is a powerful and convenient feature that automatically calls up the most appropriate panel settings (Voices or effects, etc.) for the currently selected Style, with MAIN VARIATION [A] - [D] changes. NOTE If a Voice part name...
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
Page 58
... while Playing Bass with your left hand while using your right hand to control Style playback. 1 Call up the Split Point display. [MENU] → TAB [E] Menu1 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] → Split Point/ Chord Fingering → [ENTER] → TAB [E] Split Point 2 Use the [2 ]/[3 ] buttons to set to a specific type ("Fin- Split Point (Style) Split Point (Left) LEFT Voice section (LOWER section) RIGHT 1, 2 Voices section (UPPER section) Chord section 2 With this function on/off, use the...
... while Playing Bass with your left hand while using your right hand to control Style playback. 1 Call up the Split Point display. [MENU] → TAB [E] Menu1 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] → Split Point/ Chord Fingering → [ENTER] → TAB [E] Split Point 2 Use the [2 ]/[3 ] buttons to set to a specific type ("Fin- Split Point (Style) Split Point (Left) LEFT Voice section (LOWER section) RIGHT 1, 2 Voices section (UPPER section) Chord section 2 With this function on/off, use the...
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
Page 59
... Style Creator feature, you a brief introduction of a Style and save it as "Source Patterns." For details, refer to the "Drum/SFX Kit List" in the Data List on how to use the function, refer to create, and then record each part (the rhythm pattern, bass line, chord backing, or phrase) for each Section. PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 59 For instructions on the website. Ending 3 Ending 2 Intro Fill In Main B Main A Rhythm 1 Rhythm 2 Bass Chord 1 Chord 2 Pad...
... Style Creator feature, you a brief introduction of a Style and save it as "Source Patterns." For details, refer to the "Drum/SFX Kit List" in the Data List on how to use the function, refer to create, and then record each part (the rhythm pattern, bass line, chord backing, or phrase) for each Section. PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 59 For instructions on the website. Ending 3 Ending 2 Intro Fill In Main B Main A Rhythm 1 Rhythm 2 Bass Chord 1 Chord 2 Pad...
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
Page 61
... the [SONG FUNCTION] button. PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 61 Based on compatible data formats, refer to page 8. Playing, Practicing and Recording Songs - The performance information refers to call up the Song Function Menu display. 3 Songs - just as in a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive containing the Song data to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal beforehand. 1 Press the [SONG FUNCTION] button to which include preset songs, commercially available MIDI format files, etc. NOTE For information on the recorded performance information, the tone generator outputs the page...
... the [SONG FUNCTION] button. PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 61 Based on compatible data formats, refer to page 8. Playing, Practicing and Recording Songs - The performance information refers to call up the Song Function Menu display. 3 Songs - just as in a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive containing the Song data to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal beforehand. 1 Press the [SONG FUNCTION] button to which include preset songs, commercially available MIDI format files, etc. NOTE For information on the recorded performance information, the tone generator outputs the page...
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
Page 104
... connecting the instrument to the LIVE CONTROL [1] and [2] knobs. For making general settings such as speaker output, Audio Loopback, etc. Menu1 Description Split Point/Chord Fingering Harmony/Arpeggio Regist Sequence/Freeze Split Point Chord Fingering Registration Sequence Freeze Controller Foot Pedal Setting Live Control Voice Setting Voice Control Voice Set Filter Style Setting Song Setting Metronome Setting Determines the Split Point. For changing the detailed Voice settings. For saving and recalling the specified settings of memory size. Reference Manual Chapter...
... connecting the instrument to the LIVE CONTROL [1] and [2] knobs. For making general settings such as speaker output, Audio Loopback, etc. Menu1 Description Split Point/Chord Fingering Harmony/Arpeggio Regist Sequence/Freeze Split Point Chord Fingering Registration Sequence Freeze Controller Foot Pedal Setting Live Control Voice Setting Voice Control Voice Set Filter Style Setting Song Setting Metronome Setting Determines the Split Point. For changing the detailed Voice settings. For saving and recalling the specified settings of memory size. Reference Manual Chapter...
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
Page 105
... appropriate knob, wheel or pedal) listed below to call up with the Direct Access function Split Point/Chord Fingering Chord Fingering Menu Style Setting Split Point/Chord Fingering Style Setting Split Point Menu Song Setting Song Selection display Metronome Setting Menu Style Setting Metronome Setting Utility Menu Controller Menu Voice Setting Multipad Selection display Menu MIDI Mixer Mic Setting Audio File Selection display* Main - Config1 Setting Tune Multipad Edit Volume/Pan Mixer Fade In/Out Touch Response Direct Access Chart PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 105
... appropriate knob, wheel or pedal) listed below to call up with the Direct Access function Split Point/Chord Fingering Chord Fingering Menu Style Setting Split Point/Chord Fingering Style Setting Split Point Menu Song Setting Song Selection display Metronome Setting Menu Style Setting Metronome Setting Utility Menu Controller Menu Voice Setting Multipad Selection display Menu MIDI Mixer Mic Setting Audio File Selection display* Main - Config1 Setting Tune Multipad Edit Volume/Pan Mixer Fade In/Out Touch Response Direct Access Chart PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 105
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
Page 107
... Song/Style playback volume. Not all relevant volume settings are always lit or unlit. The master volume may be turned up too high. All keyboard parts are probably exceeding the maximum polyphony (page 110) of the Auto Power Off function (page 15). PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 107 Troubleshooting Electrical current is heard from the instrument's speakers or headphones when using the instrument with the [MASTER VOLUME] dial. The language settings have a looping sound. Raise the volume...
... Song/Style playback volume. Not all relevant volume settings are always lit or unlit. The master volume may be turned up too high. All keyboard parts are probably exceeding the maximum polyphony (page 110) of the Auto Power Off function (page 15). PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 107 Troubleshooting Electrical current is heard from the instrument's speakers or headphones when using the instrument with the [MASTER VOLUME] dial. The language settings have a looping sound. Raise the volume...
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
Page 110
... EQ Part EQ Mic Effects Number of Styles Preset Featured Styles Fingering Style Other Features Expandability (Expansion Packs) Compatibility Expansion Voice Expansion Style Preset Songs (MIDI) Recording Multi Pads Data Format Preset Audio Functions Voices Style Control One Touch Setting (OTS) Unison & Accent Style Section Reset Number of Preset Songs Number of Tracks Data Capacity Recording Function Playback Recording Number of Multi Pad Banks Audio Link Harmony Arpeggio Panel Sustain Mono/Poly Voice Information Digital Keyboard 1004 mm x 410 mm x 134 mm 8.1 kg 61 Organ Normal...
... EQ Part EQ Mic Effects Number of Styles Preset Featured Styles Fingering Style Other Features Expandability (Expansion Packs) Compatibility Expansion Voice Expansion Style Preset Songs (MIDI) Recording Multi Pads Data Format Preset Audio Functions Voices Style Control One Touch Setting (OTS) Unison & Accent Style Section Reset Number of Preset Songs Number of Tracks Data Capacity Recording Function Playback Recording Number of Multi Pad Banks Audio Link Harmony Arpeggio Panel Sustain Mono/Poly Voice Information Digital Keyboard 1004 mm x 410 mm x 134 mm 8.1 kg 61 Organ Normal...
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
Page 111
...the Yamaha website then download the manual file. Specifications PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 111 Functions Storage and Connectivity Amplifiers/ Speakers Power Supply Styles Songs Multi Pads Registration Memory Playlist USB Audio Player/ Recorder USB audio interface Demonstration Overall Controls Miscellaneous Storage Connectivity Amplifiers Speakers Adaptor Power Consumption Auto Power Off Style Creator OTS Information Song Creator Score Display Function Lyrics Display Function Guide Multi Pad Creator Number of Buttons Control Number of Records (max.) Recording Time (max.) Recording Playback...
...the Yamaha website then download the manual file. Specifications PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 111 Functions Storage and Connectivity Amplifiers/ Speakers Power Supply Styles Songs Multi Pads Registration Memory Playlist USB Audio Player/ Recorder USB audio interface Demonstration Overall Controls Miscellaneous Storage Connectivity Amplifiers Speakers Adaptor Power Consumption Auto Power Off Style Creator OTS Information Song Creator Score Display Function Lyrics Display Function Guide Multi Pad Creator Number of Buttons Control Number of Records (max.) Recording Time (max.) Recording Playback...
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
Page 113
... Recording (Audio 75 Recording (MIDI 68 Reference Manual 7 REGIST BANK 86 Registration Memory 19, 84 Registration Sequence..... 19, 87, 104 Repeat 66, 74 Reset 104 Restore 33 Reverb 78 Rewind 62 Scale Tune 39, 47, 104 Score 63 Section (Style 51 SFF/SFF GE 8 Smart Device Connection Manual .... 7 Song 18, 61 Song Creator 71, 104 Song Setting 104 Specifications 110 Split Point 57, 104 START/STOP 50 Style 18, 48 Style Creator 59, 104 Style File Format (SFF 8 Style Setting...
... Recording (Audio 75 Recording (MIDI 68 Reference Manual 7 REGIST BANK 86 Registration Memory 19, 84 Registration Sequence..... 19, 87, 104 Repeat 66, 74 Reset 104 Restore 33 Reverb 78 Rewind 62 Scale Tune 39, 47, 104 Score 63 Section (Style 51 SFF/SFF GE 8 Smart Device Connection Manual .... 7 Song 18, 61 Song Creator 71, 104 Song Setting 104 Specifications 110 Split Point 57, 104 START/STOP 50 Style 18, 48 Style Creator 59, 104 Style File Format (SFF 8 Style Setting...
PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
Page 2
.../Text Display Settings 53 Playing while Canceling a Particular Part of a Song........ 54 Using the Auto Accompaniment Features with Song Playback 55 Song Playback Related Parameters (Guide Function, Channel settings, Repeat settings 56 Creating/Editing Songs (Song Creator 60 4 USB Audio Player/Recorder 66 5 Microphone 67 Making the Microphone Settings 67 Saving or Calling Up the Mic Settings 71 6 Multi Pads 72 Creating Multi Pads (Multi Pad Creator 72 Editing Multi Pads 74 7 Registration Memory 76 Editing the Registration Memory 76 Disabling Recall of Specific...
.../Text Display Settings 53 Playing while Canceling a Particular Part of a Song........ 54 Using the Auto Accompaniment Features with Song Playback 55 Song Playback Related Parameters (Guide Function, Channel settings, Repeat settings 56 Creating/Editing Songs (Song Creator 60 4 USB Audio Player/Recorder 66 5 Microphone 67 Making the Microphone Settings 67 Saving or Calling Up the Mic Settings 71 6 Multi Pads 72 Creating Multi Pads (Multi Pad Creator 72 Editing Multi Pads 74 7 Registration Memory 76 Editing the Registration Memory 76 Disabling Recall of Specific...
PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
Page 18
... be continued even after the note has been released. Turns the Arpeggio Hold function on the Voice, Portamento may be produced when notes are played with Song/Style playback-allowing any slight imperfections in the timing to turn it synchronize, select "Off." When not making it off. 18 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual Changing Detailed Voice Settings (Touch Response, Mono/Poly, Arpeggio) The common settings for a Voice can be accessed in the...
... be continued even after the note has been released. Turns the Arpeggio Hold function on the Voice, Portamento may be produced when notes are played with Song/Style playback-allowing any slight imperfections in the timing to turn it synchronize, select "Off." When not making it off. 18 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual Changing Detailed Voice Settings (Touch Response, Mono/Poly, Arpeggio) The common settings for a Voice can be accessed in the...
PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
Page 34
... turn the power off without carrying out the Save operation. 34 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual If you want to memorize your original panel settings have not been memorized, the OTS settings of the ONE TOUCH SETTING [1]-[4] buttons to which your One Touch Setting. 2 Make the desired panel settings, such as necessary. The Registration Memory display appears. NOTE For ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons to which you change the settings, press the [6 ] (No) button, then repeat steps 2-4 as those for Voices...
... turn the power off without carrying out the Save operation. 34 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual If you want to memorize your original panel settings have not been memorized, the OTS settings of the ONE TOUCH SETTING [1]-[4] buttons to which your One Touch Setting. 2 Make the desired panel settings, such as necessary. The Registration Memory display appears. NOTE For ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons to which you change the settings, press the [6 ] (No) button, then repeat steps 2-4 as those for Voices...
PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
Page 37
... can delete channel data. To close the 2 Channel Delete display, press the [EXIT] button. After selecting, press the [EXIT] button to return to continue recording. If necessary, you want to add more notes, press the [START/STOP] button again to the original Style Creator display. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 37 Loop 1st round Bass Drum Loop 2nd round Snare Drum Bass Drum Loop 3rd round Hi-Hat Snare Drum Bass Drum Deleting mistakenly recorded notes (Rhythm Clear) If you make a mistake or play...
... can delete channel data. To close the 2 Channel Delete display, press the [EXIT] button. After selecting, press the [EXIT] button to return to continue recording. If necessary, you want to add more notes, press the [START/STOP] button again to the original Style Creator display. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 37 Loop 1st round Bass Drum Loop 2nd round Snare Drum Bass Drum Loop 3rd round Hi-Hat Snare Drum Bass Drum Deleting mistakenly recorded notes (Rhythm Clear) If you make a mistake or play...
PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
Page 39
..., make during playback. For details, refer to page 45. 4 Press the STYLE CONTROL [START/STOP] button to actually delete the channel data. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 39 CRC CRC C = Chord note R = Recommended note * When recording the Source Pattern, you should use the [1 ]-[8 ] buttons to turn the desired channel On/Off. 3) Press the [EXIT] button to close the Channel Delete display, press the [EXIT] button. 5 As soon as loop playback returns to the first beat...
..., make during playback. For details, refer to page 45. 4 Press the STYLE CONTROL [START/STOP] button to actually delete the channel data. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 39 CRC CRC C = Chord note R = Recommended note * When recording the Source Pattern, you should use the [1 ]-[8 ] buttons to turn the desired channel On/Off. 3) Press the [EXIT] button to close the Channel Delete display, press the [EXIT] button. 5 As soon as loop playback returns to the first beat...
PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
Page 51
... Display Settings 53 Playing while Canceling a Particular Part of a Song 54 Using the Auto Accompaniment Features with Song Playback 55 Song Playback Related Parameters (Guide Function, Channel settings, Repeat settings). . . .56 • Using the Guide Function 58 Creating/Editing Songs (Song Creator 60 • Selecting the Setup Data to be Recorded to the Top Position of the Song (Setup page 60 • Re-recording a Specific Section-Punch In/Out (Rec Mode page 61 • Editing Channel Events of Existing Song Data (Channel display 63 Editing Music...
... Display Settings 53 Playing while Canceling a Particular Part of a Song 54 Using the Auto Accompaniment Features with Song Playback 55 Song Playback Related Parameters (Guide Function, Channel settings, Repeat settings). . . .56 • Using the Guide Function 58 Creating/Editing Songs (Song Creator 60 • Selecting the Setup Data to be Recorded to the Top Position of the Song (Setup page 60 • Re-recording a Specific Section-Punch In/Out (Rec Mode page 61 • Editing Channel Events of Existing Song Data (Channel display 63 Editing Music...
