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...DMI-7 2/2 NOTICE To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the basic precautions listed below . Handling • Do not connect this product to the Internet through ...outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Before using a multipleconnector. Yamaha cannot be used for the instrument. Consult your important data onto spare USB flash drive or an external device such as a computer as in ... dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as backup data. 6 PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual
...DMI-7 2/2 NOTICE To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the basic precautions listed below . Handling • Do not connect this product to the Internet through ...outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Before using a multipleconnector. Yamaha cannot be used for the instrument. Consult your important data onto spare USB flash drive or an external device such as a computer as in ... dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as backup data. 6 PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual
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...the music rest into the slots as MIDI-related information. Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/ • The illustrations and LCD screens as smartphone or tablet, etc. Data List Contains various important preset content lists such as Voices, Styles, Effects, as well as shown.../receiving MIDI data. MIDI Basics (only in this manual are for the desired files. About the Manuals This instrument has the following documents and instructional materials. Included Document Owner's Manual (this book) Provides overall explanations of the PSR-SX600 basic functions....
...the music rest into the slots as MIDI-related information. Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/ • The illustrations and LCD screens as smartphone or tablet, etc. Data List Contains various important preset content lists such as Voices, Styles, Effects, as well as shown.../receiving MIDI data. MIDI Basics (only in this manual are for the desired files. About the Manuals This instrument has the following documents and instructional materials. Included Document Owner's Manual (this book) Provides overall explanations of the PSR-SX600 basic functions....
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
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...button to the Reference Manual on the website, Chapter 10. 32 PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual Select the icon by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] or Data dial. Refer to their factory default settings. Call up the mark list. 2. For details, refer to call up the operation display: ...Menu2 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] System → [ENTER] → TAB [E][F] Reset. To delete all files/folders in the Data List on . C6 NOTE The recorded Songs (page 68), Expansion Packs (page 47), and other files saved to the Factory-programmed Settings While ...
...button to the Reference Manual on the website, Chapter 10. 32 PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual Select the icon by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] or Data dial. Refer to their factory default settings. Call up the mark list. 2. For details, refer to call up the operation display: ...Menu2 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] System → [ENTER] → TAB [E][F] Reset. To delete all files/folders in the Data List on . C6 NOTE The recorded Songs (page 68), Expansion Packs (page 47), and other files saved to the Factory-programmed Settings While ...
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
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... pressing the buttons ([1 ] - [7 ]) that correspond to select a Voice category and call up the Voice Selection display. The PSR-SX600 features a wide variety of the VOICE category selection buttons to the page numbers (P1, P2 ...), or by using the Cursor buttons [...] button. NEXT PAGE 34 PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual Moreover, it gives you the tools to the "Voice List" in appropriate folders. You can call up the other VOICE categories (folders). NOTE The Voice characteristics are categorized and contained in the Data List on the characteristics, see page...
... pressing the buttons ([1 ] - [7 ]) that correspond to select a Voice category and call up the Voice Selection display. The PSR-SX600 features a wide variety of the VOICE category selection buttons to the page numbers (P1, P2 ...), or by using the Cursor buttons [...] button. NEXT PAGE 34 PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual Moreover, it gives you the tools to the "Voice List" in appropriate folders. You can call up the other VOICE categories (folders). NOTE The Voice characteristics are categorized and contained in the Data List on the characteristics, see page...
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...or Style you play the sounds from the keyboard. These acoustic instrument sounds also benefit from Yamaha's sophisticated technology - NOTE • The MegaVoices are provided in the "MegaVoices Map" in the Data List on the Main display (page 18). 3 Play the keyboard. Voices - Hence, if...sounds may result. For information about what sound is assigned to each key, refer to the "Drum/ SFX Kit List" in the Data List on the website. PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 35 and feature a finely detailed and natural sound. For information about what sound is assigned to ...
...or Style you play the sounds from the keyboard. These acoustic instrument sounds also benefit from Yamaha's sophisticated technology - NOTE • The MegaVoices are provided in the "MegaVoices Map" in the Data List on the Main display (page 18). 3 Play the keyboard. Voices - Hence, if...sounds may result. For information about what sound is assigned to each key, refer to the "Drum/ SFX Kit List" in the Data List on the website. PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 35 and feature a finely detailed and natural sound. For information about what sound is assigned to ...
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
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... to turn on the website), or Styles copied to the User drive (page 29). 2 Move the cursor to page 58. 48 PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual For details, refer to the desired Style by yourself. NEXT PAGE NOTE Although the chords will be detected according to the...[][][E][F], and then press the [ENTER] button. The instrument features various accompaniment and rhythmic backing patterns (called "Styles") in the Data List on the website. • Expansion Styles Styles additionally installed (page 47). • User Styles Styles created with your left hand section ...
... to turn on the website), or Styles copied to the User drive (page 29). 2 Move the cursor to page 58. 48 PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual For details, refer to the desired Style by yourself. NEXT PAGE NOTE Although the chords will be detected according to the...[][][E][F], and then press the [ENTER] button. The instrument features various accompaniment and rhythmic backing patterns (called "Styles") in the Data List on the website. • Expansion Styles Styles additionally installed (page 47). • User Styles Styles created with your left hand section ...
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...61553;] Accent Threshold When switching the Accent function to High/Medium/Low, the composition of Style playback changes subtly, adding notes according to the Data List on /off . • High: Requires strong playing in the accompaniment. To assign the function to a pedal, press the [4 ... phrases with Voices having a wide range, such as flute) follow the right. This is useful for a both -hands performance. PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 53 Letting Style playback follow your performance (Unison & Accent) The powerful Unison & Accent function gives you expressive and nuanced...
...61553;] Accent Threshold When switching the Accent function to High/Medium/Low, the composition of Style playback changes subtly, adding notes according to the Data List on /off . • High: Requires strong playing in the accompaniment. To assign the function to a pedal, press the [4 ... phrases with Voices having a wide range, such as flute) follow the right. This is useful for a both -hands performance. PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 53 Letting Style playback follow your performance (Unison & Accent) The powerful Unison & Accent function gives you expressive and nuanced...
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... Style. 2 Styles - If you've already decided which the One Touch Settings change when you wish to the OTS section of "Parameter Chart" in the Data List on page 48). Automatically changing One Touch Settings with MAIN VARIATION [A] - [D] changes. Calling up Appropriate Panel Settings for the Current Style (One Touch Setting) One... Link function, turn the [OTS LINK] button on [ACMP] and [SYNC START], so that you play a chord in the chord section, the selected Style starts. PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 55
... Style. 2 Styles - If you've already decided which the One Touch Settings change when you wish to the OTS section of "Parameter Chart" in the Data List on page 48). Automatically changing One Touch Settings with MAIN VARIATION [A] - [D] changes. Calling up Appropriate Panel Settings for the Current Style (One Touch Setting) One... Link function, turn the [OTS LINK] button on [ACMP] and [SYNC START], so that you play a chord in the chord section, the selected Style starts. PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 55
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...then record each part (the rhythm pattern, bass line, chord backing, or phrase) for each with recorded data (channel data), and which are referred to -note assignments. This list provides information on the website. For instructions on how to use the function, refer to the Reference Manual ... and each Section has eight separate parts, each Section. By using already-recorded Style data. PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 59 Playing Rhythm and Accompaniment - For details, refer to the "Drum/SFX Kit List" in the Data List on the website. NOTE For information on the preset Drum Kit and the Voices, ...
...then record each part (the rhythm pattern, bass line, chord backing, or phrase) for each with recorded data (channel data), and which are referred to -note assignments. This list provides information on the website. For instructions on how to use the function, refer to the Reference Manual ... and each Section has eight separate parts, each Section. By using already-recorded Style data. PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 59 Playing Rhythm and Accompaniment - For details, refer to the "Drum/SFX Kit List" in the Data List on the website. NOTE For information on the preset Drum Kit and the Voices, ...
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...checkmarks. The registered panel setups can also use the Data dial to select, and the [-/NO]/[+/YES] buttons to memorize the panel setup. Registering Your Panel Setups 1 Make the desired panel settings, such as those for the item. PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 85 Select the desired item by ...repeating steps 1 - 4. To cancel the operation, press one of the [8 ] (Cancel) buttons. 4 Press one of the "Parameter Chart" in the Data List on the keyboard). NOTICE If you ...
...checkmarks. The registered panel setups can also use the Data dial to select, and the [-/NO]/[+/YES] buttons to memorize the panel setup. Registering Your Panel Setups 1 Make the desired panel settings, such as those for the item. PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual 85 Select the desired item by ...repeating steps 1 - 4. To cancel the operation, press one of the [8 ] (Cancel) buttons. 4 Press one of the "Parameter Chart" in the Data List on the keyboard). NOTICE If you ...
PSR-SX600 Owners Manual
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... Computer-related Operations ...........7 Config1 104 Config2 104 Connection 94 Copy (File 29 Cursor buttons 20 Cut (File 29 D Data dial 21 Data List 7 Delete 30 Demo 17, 35 Direct Access 23 Direct Access Chart 105 Display 18 Drum Setup 59 DSP (Digital...Fingering Type 52 Folder 27 Foot Pedal 102, 104 Format 8 Format (USB Flash Drive 96 Freeze 87, 104 Function 103 Function List 104 G GM 8, 47 GS 8 Guide 65 H Harmony 43, 104 Headphones 16 I Insertion 79 Intro section 50 K Knob... Creator 83, 104 Multi Track Recording 69 Music Notation 63 112 PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual
... Computer-related Operations ...........7 Config1 104 Config2 104 Connection 94 Copy (File 29 Cursor buttons 20 Cut (File 29 D Data dial 21 Data List 7 Delete 30 Demo 17, 35 Direct Access 23 Direct Access Chart 105 Display 18 Drum Setup 59 DSP (Digital...Fingering Type 52 Folder 27 Foot Pedal 102, 104 Format 8 Format (USB Flash Drive 96 Freeze 87, 104 Function 103 Function List 104 G GM 8, 47 GS 8 Guide 65 H Harmony 43, 104 Headphones 16 I Insertion 79 Intro section 50 K Knob... Creator 83, 104 Multi Track Recording 69 Music Notation 63 112 PSR-SX600 Owner's Manual
PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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...To quickly jump to items and topics of interest, click on your instrument. • The "Data List" and "Smart Device Connection Manual" documents can be downloaded from the Yamaha website: https://download.yamaha.com/ • The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or ...Select "Find" or "Search" from the Adobe Reader "Edit" menu and enter a keyword to the version of their respective companies. 2 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual NOTE The names and positions of menu items may appear somewhat different from those on the desired items in the "Bookmarks" index to...
...To quickly jump to items and topics of interest, click on your instrument. • The "Data List" and "Smart Device Connection Manual" documents can be downloaded from the Yamaha website: https://download.yamaha.com/ • The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or ...Select "Find" or "Search" from the Adobe Reader "Edit" menu and enter a keyword to the version of their respective companies. 2 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual NOTE The names and positions of menu items may appear somewhat different from those on the desired items in the "Bookmarks" index to...
PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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...play the desired sounds. Because of the complex nature of velocity switching. NOTE MegaVoices are provided in the "Mega Voices Map" in the Data List on the instruments which do not have these formats can be called up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [E] Menu1 →..., are , however, very useful and convenient when creating MIDI data-especially when you can control the volume of notes or change the Voice Set parameters, unexpected or undesired sounds may result. NEXT PAGE 4 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual Use the Cursor buttons [][]. Songs that correspond...
...play the desired sounds. Because of the complex nature of velocity switching. NOTE MegaVoices are provided in the "Mega Voices Map" in the Data List on the instruments which do not have these formats can be called up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [E] Menu1 →..., are , however, very useful and convenient when creating MIDI data-especially when you can control the volume of notes or change the Voice Set parameters, unexpected or undesired sounds may result. NEXT PAGE 4 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual Use the Cursor buttons [][]. Songs that correspond...
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...48 Style Types (Characteristics) The particular type of Style is indicated at the upper left of Style playback changes subtly according to the Data List on -bass chord may not necessarily be selected from the category called up via the [DANCE & R&B] button. Keep in mind...Style Assembly (Assembly 40 • Editing the Rhythmic Feel (Groove 41 • Editing Data for a country song may result in a "jazzy" seventh chord, or playing an on the website. 22 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual These contain their performance advantages are compatible with the Unison & Accent function. Unison...
...48 Style Types (Characteristics) The particular type of Style is indicated at the upper left of Style playback changes subtly according to the Data List on -bass chord may not necessarily be selected from the category called up via the [DANCE & R&B] button. Keep in mind...Style Assembly (Assembly 40 • Editing the Rhythmic Feel (Groove 41 • Editing Data for a country song may result in a "jazzy" seventh chord, or playing an on the website. 22 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual These contain their performance advantages are compatible with the Unison & Accent function. Unison...
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If you assign multiple functions to the pedal, the priority is useful for playing with the Auto Accompaniment (Owner's Manual, Chapter 2). NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 29 2 Use the [2 ]/[3 ] (Unison Type) buttons to select the Unison Type. • All Parts:...Pedal Function) buttons to the accents of Song (page 61) and Registration Sequence (page 78). NOTE You can be used, refer to the Data List on , the composition of Style playback changes subtly, adding notes according to call up the display for each hand by the Split Point (...
If you assign multiple functions to the pedal, the priority is useful for playing with the Auto Accompaniment (Owner's Manual, Chapter 2). NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 29 2 Use the [2 ]/[3 ] (Unison Type) buttons to select the Unison Type. • All Parts:...Pedal Function) buttons to the accents of Song (page 61) and Registration Sequence (page 78). NOTE You can be used, refer to the Data List on , the composition of Style playback changes subtly, adding notes according to call up the display for each hand by the Split Point (...
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For a list of the settings High, Medium or Low by using the [5 ]/[6 ] (Accent Threshold) buttons to enable the Accent function. • Off: Turns ... Accompaniment (Owner's Manual, Chapter 2). 30 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual Styles 1 Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [E] Menu1 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Style Setting → [ENTER] → TAB[E] Setting1 → Cursor button [] 1 Unison 2 2 2 Select one of Styles with which this instrument to the Data List on the website. 4 Try playing the...
For a list of the settings High, Medium or Low by using the [5 ]/[6 ] (Accent Threshold) buttons to enable the Accent function. • Off: Turns ... Accompaniment (Owner's Manual, Chapter 2). 30 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual Styles 1 Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [E] Menu1 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Style Setting → [ENTER] → TAB[E] Setting1 → Cursor button [] 1 Unison 2 2 2 Select one of Styles with which this instrument to the Data List on the website. 4 Try playing the...
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...STYLE CONTROL [START/STOP] button to start playing the rhythm pattern to call up the Voice Selection display then select the desired Voice-in the Data List on which key to play in real time, break it up the operation display. Use the Cursor buttons [][] to select "3 Rhythm... delete, then press the [ENTER] button to select "3 Rhythm Clear/Ch Delete/Drum Setup." NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 37 For the Rhy2 channel, only Drum/SFX Kits can delete channel data. Styles 5 As soon as loop playback returns to the first beat in the example below. If you ...
...STYLE CONTROL [START/STOP] button to start playing the rhythm pattern to call up the Voice Selection display then select the desired Voice-in the Data List on which key to play in real time, break it up the operation display. Use the Cursor buttons [][] to select "3 Rhythm... delete, then press the [ENTER] button to select "3 Rhythm Clear/Ch Delete/Drum Setup." NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 37 For the Rhy2 channel, only Drum/SFX Kits can delete channel data. Styles 5 As soon as loop playback returns to the first beat in the example below. If you ...
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...9 Press the [EXIT] button to close the Drum Setup window and return to the Basic page. 10 Save the edited Style (see the Data List on page 36). Key Assign Determines the Key Assign mode. Filter Resonance Determines the emphasis given to the instrument (Insertion On). Single: Each ...the Mixer display and this parameter affects as below. Multi: Each sound continues to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation. 50 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual Higher values result in the previous being cut off the power to its full decay, even when played successively 2 Rcv ...
...9 Press the [EXIT] button to close the Drum Setup window and return to the Basic page. 10 Save the edited Style (see the Data List on page 36). Key Assign Determines the Key Assign mode. Filter Resonance Determines the emphasis given to the instrument (Insertion On). Single: Each ...the Mixer display and this parameter affects as below. Multi: Each sound continues to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation. 50 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual Higher values result in the previous being cut off the power to its full decay, even when played successively 2 Rcv ...
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Function (Menu) 112 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual Setup Files For the items below, you want ...display are handled as a single System Setup file. If you can be saved. 5 Press the [6 ] (Save) button to save your data. 10 [1 ]/ [2 ] [3 ]/ [4 ] [5 ]/ [6 ] System ... the file in the Preset tab. User Effect Files The following data can save your file. 6 To recall your file, select the desired file in the Data List on the website for saving your original settings to System Setup....
Function (Menu) 112 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual Setup Files For the items below, you want ...display are handled as a single System Setup file. If you can be saved. 5 Press the [6 ] (Save) button to save your data. 10 [1 ]/ [2 ] [3 ]/ [4 ] [5 ]/ [6 ] System ... the file in the Preset tab. User Effect Files The following data can save your file. 6 To recall your file, select the desired file in the Data List on the website for saving your original settings to System Setup....
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... 90 • User Master Compressor types page 92 Deletes all files and folders including the Expansion folder stored in the Data List on the website for all checkmarked items. 10 Function (Menu) PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 113 Turns off all the Registration Memory [1]-[8] lamps, indicating that no Registration Memory Bank is checkmarked, the corresponding...
... 90 • User Master Compressor types page 92 Deletes all files and folders including the Expansion folder stored in the Data List on the website for all checkmarked items. 10 Function (Menu) PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 113 Turns off all the Registration Memory [1]-[8] lamps, indicating that no Registration Memory Bank is checkmarked, the corresponding...