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... Setting the volume ...20 Using headphones...20 Basic Operation 21 Part Names ...22 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes 24 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ...26 Playing the 50 piano preset songs ...26 Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs ...28 Selecting and Playing Voices ...30 Selecting Voices...30 Using the...]...45 Recording to the third or more tracks [EXTRA TRACKS 46 Other recording techniques...46 Adding data to or recording over an existing song 46 CLP-990 7
... Setting the volume ...20 Using headphones...20 Basic Operation 21 Part Names ...22 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes 24 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ...26 Playing the 50 piano preset songs ...26 Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs ...28 Selecting and Playing Voices ...30 Selecting Voices...30 Using the...]...45 Recording to the third or more tracks [EXTRA TRACKS 46 Other recording techniques...46 Adding data to or recording over an existing song 46 CLP-990 7
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... Executing voice data bulk dump [VoiceBulkDump 86 Other settings ...87 Selecting a touch response [TouchResponse] ...87 Fine tuning the pitch [Tune]...87 Selecting a tuning curve for a piano voice [PianoTuningCurve 87 Selecting a scale [Scale] ...88 Depth of string resonance [StringResonanceDepth 88 Depth of sustain sampling for the damper pedal [SustainSamplingDepth 88 Setting the... 91 Restoring the normal (default) settings [FactorySet 91 Other method for restoring the normal settings ...91 Message List ...92 Questions about Operations and Functions 97 CLP-990 9
... Executing voice data bulk dump [VoiceBulkDump 86 Other settings ...87 Selecting a touch response [TouchResponse] ...87 Fine tuning the pitch [Tune]...87 Selecting a tuning curve for a piano voice [PianoTuningCurve 87 Selecting a scale [Scale] ...88 Depth of string resonance [StringResonanceDepth 88 Depth of sustain sampling for the damper pedal [SustainSamplingDepth 88 Setting the... 91 Restoring the normal (default) settings [FactorySet 91 Other method for restoring the normal settings ...91 Message List ...92 Questions about Operations and Functions 97 CLP-990 9
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...and smoother BRILLIANCE]" on page 32 Adding spread to the sound CHORUS]" on page 50 CLP-990 11 Listening Listening to demo songs Listening to the Demonstration Tunes" on page 24 "Playing the 50 piano preset songs" on page 26 Listening to demo songs with an accurate and steady tempo ...Recording your application and situation. Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for the Clavinova" ......."Playing the 50 piano preset songs" on page 26 Listening to my recorded performance Recording to [TRACK 1]" on page 41 "Playing back a song" on page 57 ...
...and smoother BRILLIANCE]" on page 32 Adding spread to the sound CHORUS]" on page 50 CLP-990 11 Listening Listening to demo songs Listening to the Demonstration Tunes" on page 24 "Playing the 50 piano preset songs" on page 26 Listening to demo songs with an accurate and steady tempo ...Recording your application and situation. Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for the Clavinova" ......."Playing the 50 piano preset songs" on page 26 Listening to my recorded performance Recording to [TRACK 1]" on page 41 "Playing back a song" on page 57 ...
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...pressure to the disk in use the Copy Disk function on pages 3-5. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to read "Precautions" on page 55. Transporting If you ...can partially or completely erase data on the disk, rendering it to the wall and the like. 14 CLP-990 Otherwise, the panel or keys may be tuned. Before using a dry, soft cloth or slightly damp,...protect" position (tab open (protect position) • Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that labels are not in any way. To make sure that you can transport the Clavinova ...
...pressure to the disk in use the Copy Disk function on pages 3-5. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to read "Precautions" on page 55. Transporting If you ...can partially or completely erase data on the disk, rendering it to the wall and the like. 14 CLP-990 Otherwise, the panel or keys may be tuned. Before using a dry, soft cloth or slightly damp,...protect" position (tab open (protect position) • Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that labels are not in any way. To make sure that you can transport the Clavinova ...
Owner's Manual
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... performance. (page 61) These jacks allow direct connection to a personal computer for improved continuous key response. Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-990 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as Yamaha's original "AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling" tone generation technology for rich, musical voices, and a special "NL Keyboard (Natural Keyboard...
... performance. (page 61) These jacks allow direct connection to a personal computer for improved continuous key response. Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-990 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as Yamaha's original "AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling" tone generation technology for rich, musical voices, and a special "NL Keyboard (Natural Keyboard...
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... slider. (page 20) [SONG SETTING] Make detailed settings for song recording and playback. (page 74) B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. PIANO MALLET STRINGS BASS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING [EXIT] The screen returns to its main display when you press...or down so that the pitch will match that of another instrument or singer, while you to listen to the sound. (page 33) CLP-990 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE METRONOME A 1 2 TRACKS START/STOP SETTING NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START/ REC...
... slider. (page 20) [SONG SETTING] Make detailed settings for song recording and playback. (page 74) B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. PIANO MALLET STRINGS BASS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING [EXIT] The screen returns to its main display when you press...or down so that the pitch will match that of another instrument or singer, while you to listen to the sound. (page 33) CLP-990 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE METRONOME A 1 2 TRACKS START/STOP SETTING NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START/ REC...
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...Press the voice group button (upper row) of the demo songs, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. 24 CLP-990 Demonstration tunes Voice group PIANO E.PIANO/BASS HARPSICHORD MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/CHOIR Tunes Chanson de l'adieu Original Le Coucou Original Organ Concerto Op.4 No.2 ...Original Composer F.F. Daguin - MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. PIANO/BASS → HARPSICHORD → MALLET → ORGAN → STRINGS/CHOIR). Händel - 1 4 CLP-990 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP ...
...Press the voice group button (upper row) of the demo songs, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. 24 CLP-990 Demonstration tunes Voice group PIANO E.PIANO/BASS HARPSICHORD MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/CHOIR Tunes Chanson de l'adieu Original Le Coucou Original Organ Concerto Op.4 No.2 ...Original Composer F.F. Daguin - MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. PIANO/BASS → HARPSICHORD → MALLET → ORGAN → STRINGS/CHOIR). Händel - 1 4 CLP-990 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP ...
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...P-050. the number of a single song. (See page 76.) TIP You can also refer to start playback. Playing the 50 piano preset songs 1 METRONOME [START/STOP] CLP-990 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG SONG BALANCE... from P-001 to select repeat playback of all songs or repeat playback of measures A B NO YES C D 26 CLP-990 TIP • You can also use them for 50 piano preset songs. Press the [START/PAUSE] button to the included "50 greats for the Clavinova" that contains the scores for...
...P-050. the number of a single song. (See page 76.) TIP You can also refer to start playback. Playing the 50 piano preset songs 1 METRONOME [START/STOP] CLP-990 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG SONG BALANCE... from P-001 to select repeat playback of all songs or repeat playback of measures A B NO YES C D 26 CLP-990 TIP • You can also use them for 50 piano preset songs. Press the [START/PAUSE] button to the included "50 greats for the Clavinova" that contains the scores for...
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...to start playback from the next song. • Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [-] button while playback is stopped in the middle of the song. 4. CLP-990 27 To stop playback in the middle of the song to locate the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. NOTE Resetting the tempo Whenever...pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. Press either of the song. When playback is set when you press the button. Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Adjusting the tempo You can also use the TEMPO [DOWN]/[UP] buttons to the Clavinova. TIP You can use the D[-]/[+] buttons to change...
...to start playback from the next song. • Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [-] button while playback is stopped in the middle of the song. 4. CLP-990 27 To stop playback in the middle of the song to locate the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. NOTE Resetting the tempo Whenever...pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. Press either of the song. When playback is set when you press the button. Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Adjusting the tempo You can also use the TEMPO [DOWN]/[UP] buttons to the Clavinova. TIP You can use the D[-]/[+] buttons to change...
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... toggles between playback on the keyboard. Start playback and playing. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. TERMINOLOGY Synchro: Synchronous;occurring at the same time 28 CLP-990 Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start playback as soon as required so you can turn parts on individual...
... toggles between playback on the keyboard. Start playback and playing. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. TERMINOLOGY Synchro: Synchronous;occurring at the same time 28 CLP-990 Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start playback as soon as required so you can turn parts on individual...
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... part. Listening to the [FromToRepeat] option in the "SONG SETTING" menu on page 75. You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. CLP-990 29 Stop playback. Playback stops when you select a new song. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song...
... part. Listening to the [FromToRepeat] option in the "SONG SETTING" menu on page 75. You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. CLP-990 29 Stop playback. Playback stops when you select a new song. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song...
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... SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO 1 MAIN voice group buttons B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Refer to demo songs for more information on page 103. 30 CLP-990 TIP You can control the loudness of a voice by how hard you play the...
... SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO 1 MAIN voice group buttons B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Refer to demo songs for more information on page 103. 30 CLP-990 TIP You can control the loudness of a voice by how hard you play the...
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... and strings. When you hold the pedal. Soft pedal (left pedals can adjust the depth of the resonance produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano. Damper (right) pedal When you press the damper pedal, the notes you play a note or chord on page 89). Sostenuto (center) pedal If you ... SETTING" menu (on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while holding the note(s), the notes will sustain as long as the pedal is held. CLP-990 31 TIP If the damper pedal doesn't work, or notes are sustained even when the pedal is not pressed, make sure that are already playing...
... and strings. When you hold the pedal. Soft pedal (left pedals can adjust the depth of the resonance produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano. Damper (right) pedal When you press the damper pedal, the notes you play a note or chord on page 89). Sostenuto (center) pedal If you ... SETTING" menu (on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while holding the note(s), the notes will sustain as long as the pedal is held. CLP-990 31 TIP If the damper pedal doesn't work, or notes are sustained even when the pedal is not pressed, make sure that are already playing...
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... the [BRILLIANCE] buttons to suit your preference. Under this case, lower the volume accordingly. 32 CLP-990 In this condition, if you select [Bright] or [Metallic] as the type of the BRILLIANCE [ ]/ [ ] buttons to the main screen. PIANO/ HARPSI- A B NO YES C D Dark Dark tone Mellow Soft and mellow tone Normal Standard tone Bright...
... the [BRILLIANCE] buttons to suit your preference. Under this case, lower the volume accordingly. 32 CLP-990 In this condition, if you select [Bright] or [Metallic] as the type of the BRILLIANCE [ ]/ [ ] buttons to the main screen. PIANO/ HARPSI- A B NO YES C D Dark Dark tone Mellow Soft and mellow tone Normal Standard tone Bright...
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...CLP-990 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING NEW SONG SONG BALANCE STOP START/ PAUSE REC SONG SETTING DOWN UP SYNCHRO START SONG TEMPO 1 3 A C 2 B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO.... Set the transposition amount. Display the Transpose screen. Press the [EXIT] button. Press one octave). 34 CLP-990 A B NO YES TERMINOLOGY Transpose: Changing the key signature of the entire keyboard. Manual Your manual performance Song...
...CLP-990 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING NEW SONG SONG BALANCE STOP START/ PAUSE REC SONG SETTING DOWN UP SYNCHRO START SONG TEMPO 1 3 A C 2 B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO.... Set the transposition amount. Display the Transpose screen. Press the [EXIT] button. Press one octave). 34 CLP-990 A B NO YES TERMINOLOGY Transpose: Changing the key signature of the entire keyboard. Manual Your manual performance Song...
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... voice group button. Select a voice. Use the A [-]/[+] buttons and B [-]/[+] buttons to "Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split)" on page 103 are called 2nd voices. 3. CLP-990 35 PIANO/ HARPSI- Selecting and Playing Voices Combining two voices (Dual mode) You can simulate a melody duet or combine two similar voices to create a thicker sound. In...
... voice group button. Select a voice. Use the A [-]/[+] buttons and B [-]/[+] buttons to "Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split)" on page 103 are called 2nd voices. 3. CLP-990 35 PIANO/ HARPSI- Selecting and Playing Voices Combining two voices (Dual mode) You can simulate a melody duet or combine two similar voices to create a thicker sound. In...
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...the LEFT voice group buttons (bottom row) and the C [-]/[+] buttons. one of effective voice combinations. 2 2 MAIN voice group buttons CLP-990 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING NEW SONG SONG BALANCE STOP... TEMPO A C 3 B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Select a voice for examples of the LEFT voice group buttons (bottom row). CLP-990 37 For example, you to "Voice Combination Examples (Dual and...
...the LEFT voice group buttons (bottom row) and the C [-]/[+] buttons. one of effective voice combinations. 2 2 MAIN voice group buttons CLP-990 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING NEW SONG SONG BALANCE STOP... TEMPO A C 3 B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Select a voice for examples of the LEFT voice group buttons (bottom row). CLP-990 37 For example, you to "Voice Combination Examples (Dual and...
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Specify the split point (the border between the rightand left -hand range. F 2 Center "C" 38 CLP-990 Selecting and Playing Voices MAIN PIANO Voice group LEFT PIANO/E.PIANO E.PIANO/BASS BASS HARPSICHORD HARPSICHORD/MALLET MALLET ORGAN ORGAN/STRINGS STRINGS/CHOIR Voice name GrandPiano1 GrandPiano2 E.Piano1 E.Piano2 SynthPiano WoodBass ElectricBass Bass&Cymbal Harpsichord8' Harpsichord8'+4' EcelctricClavichord ...
Specify the split point (the border between the rightand left -hand range. F 2 Center "C" 38 CLP-990 Selecting and Playing Voices MAIN PIANO Voice group LEFT PIANO/E.PIANO E.PIANO/BASS BASS HARPSICHORD HARPSICHORD/MALLET MALLET ORGAN ORGAN/STRINGS STRINGS/CHOIR Voice name GrandPiano1 GrandPiano2 E.Piano1 E.Piano2 SynthPiano WoodBass ElectricBass Bass&Cymbal Harpsichord8' Harpsichord8'+4' EcelctricClavichord ...
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... can set the time signature, metronome volume, and metronome tone using the METRONOME [SETTING] button. (See page 77.) 40 CLP-990 PIANO MALLET STRINGS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING Procedure 1. Stop the metronome. To reset the tempo to...Using the metronome The Clavinova is built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) is a convenient feature for practice. 1 2 CLP-990 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG SONG BALANCE...
... can set the time signature, metronome volume, and metronome tone using the METRONOME [SETTING] button. (See page 77.) 40 CLP-990 PIANO MALLET STRINGS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING Procedure 1. Stop the metronome. To reset the tempo to...Using the metronome The Clavinova is built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) is a convenient feature for practice. 1 2 CLP-990 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG SONG BALANCE...
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...voices, and a tempo value, but not audio signals. When you play back what you have played on the screen to [TRACK 1] 23 CLP-990 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START/ REC...four-handed performance or ensemble song one by one to build a song. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. C D CLP-990 41 Since you can record your performance using the Clavinova recording function. New Song screen A B NO YES NOTE If you ...
...voices, and a tempo value, but not audio signals. When you play back what you have played on the screen to [TRACK 1] 23 CLP-990 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START/ REC...four-handed performance or ensemble song one by one to build a song. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. C D CLP-990 41 Since you can record your performance using the Clavinova recording function. New Song screen A B NO YES NOTE If you ...