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... Inc., registered in the U.S. What is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer. • Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with the instrument. Keyboard display For controlling Arpeggio playback of their respective companies. © 2011 Yamaha Corporation. For details about the MIDI settings of the instrument, refer to each Pad. This application...
... Inc., registered in the U.S. What is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer. • Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with the instrument. Keyboard display For controlling Arpeggio playback of their respective companies. © 2011 Yamaha Corporation. For details about the MIDI settings of the instrument, refer to each Pad. This application...
Owner's Manual
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...display lets you control Arpeggio playback via the Keyboard Transmit Channel. When set the parameters common to the Keyboard and Drum Pad displays. Determines the MIDI Control Change number assigned to "ASSIGN2" in the Keyboard display. Sets the MIDI Transmit Channel from the Keyboard display. Determines ...the Velocity transmitted when tapping a key in the Slider section of the Keyboard display. Determines the MIDI Control Change number assigned to "ASSIGN1" in case of the Keyboard display. Selects the MIDI port of the instrument in the Slider section of wireless...
...display lets you control Arpeggio playback via the Keyboard Transmit Channel. When set the parameters common to the Keyboard and Drum Pad displays. Determines the MIDI Control Change number assigned to "ASSIGN2" in the Keyboard display. Sets the MIDI Transmit Channel from the Keyboard display. Determines ...the Velocity transmitted when tapping a key in the Slider section of the Keyboard display. Determines the MIDI Control Change number assigned to "ASSIGN1" in case of the Keyboard display. Selects the MIDI port of the instrument in the Slider section of wireless...
Owner's Manual
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...ASSIGN1" or "ASSIGN2" is selected, the Slider can be used as the Pitch Bend wheel. Keyboard display This display lets you control Arpeggio playback of the synthesizer. Dragging this transmits Modulation Wheel messages via the Velocity according to the... the MIDI message specified in the Utility window. Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner's Manual 3 Select the desired Arpeggio Type () then tap the keyboard at the bottom. ! -1 Keyboard Tapping or touching a key will scroll through the entire keyboard. KEYBOARD SCROLL LOCK Tapping here locks or unlocks...
...ASSIGN1" or "ASSIGN2" is selected, the Slider can be used as the Pitch Bend wheel. Keyboard display This display lets you control Arpeggio playback of the synthesizer. Dragging this transmits Modulation Wheel messages via the Velocity according to the... the MIDI message specified in the Utility window. Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner's Manual 3 Select the desired Arpeggio Type () then tap the keyboard at the bottom. ! -1 Keyboard Tapping or touching a key will scroll through the entire keyboard. KEYBOARD SCROLL LOCK Tapping here locks or unlocks...
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Arpeggio Type list -2 ARP ON/OFF and HOLD When ARP ON/OFF is turned on , the Slider operation controls the gate time of the Arpeggio. To change the Arpeggio type, tap the Arpeggio type indicator to call up the Arpeggio Type list as the ... the Tempo value to produce a swing feel. VELOCITY MODE When ORIGINAL is turned on , the Arpeggio cycles even if you release your fingers from the Keyboard (). VARIATION Determines the playback variation of the Arpeggio notes. The "50%" setting doubles the tempo while the "200%" setting halves the tempo. SWING VALUE Determines...
Arpeggio Type list -2 ARP ON/OFF and HOLD When ARP ON/OFF is turned on , the Slider operation controls the gate time of the Arpeggio. To change the Arpeggio type, tap the Arpeggio type indicator to call up the Arpeggio Type list as the ... the Tempo value to produce a swing feel. VELOCITY MODE When ORIGINAL is turned on , the Arpeggio cycles even if you release your fingers from the Keyboard (). VARIATION Determines the playback variation of the Arpeggio notes. The "50%" setting doubles the tempo while the "200%" setting halves the tempo. SWING VALUE Determines...
User Manual
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You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and ...Percussion Voice Chart (voices 90 and 100 17 TRANSPOSE AND TUNING 18 q Transpose 18 q Tuning 19 SELECTING AND PLAYING SONGS - Contents PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 6 q Front Panel 6 q Rear Panel 8 SETTING UP 9 POWER REQUIREMENTS 9 q Using an AC Power Adaptor 9 q ...Finger Chords 33 q Fingered Chords 33 WHAT IS A CHORD 34 WRITING CHORD NAMES 35 q The Intervals of the Yamaha PSR-195/PSR-79 PortaTone! Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. THE SONG ...
You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and ...Percussion Voice Chart (voices 90 and 100 17 TRANSPOSE AND TUNING 18 q Transpose 18 q Tuning 19 SELECTING AND PLAYING SONGS - Contents PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 6 q Front Panel 6 q Rear Panel 8 SETTING UP 9 POWER REQUIREMENTS 9 q Using an AC Power Adaptor 9 q ...Finger Chords 33 q Fingered Chords 33 WHAT IS A CHORD 34 WRITING CHORD NAMES 35 q The Intervals of the Yamaha PSR-195/PSR-79 PortaTone! Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. THE SONG ...
User Manual
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...keyboard with piano-only accompaniment - It's great for realistic piano performance. or for the Piano styles) also have their own four Fill-in "chord encyclopedia" that utilize the latest technology to learn the 100 songs and even show you can practice at -a-glance confirmation of the Yamaha Education Suite. • Convenient control... over accompaniment Styles - The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide functions in , high-quality stereo...
...keyboard with piano-only accompaniment - It's great for realistic piano performance. or for the Piano styles) also have their own four Fill-in "chord encyclopedia" that utilize the latest technology to learn the 100 songs and even show you can practice at -a-glance confirmation of the Yamaha Education Suite. • Convenient control... over accompaniment Styles - The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide functions in , high-quality stereo...
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Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel PSR-195 100 25 E GUITAR 35 SITAR 45 BRASS SECT 55 SYNTH BASS 61~70 HARMONY STYLE x 100 4 FOLK ROCK 9 PIANO ...
Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel PSR-195 100 25 E GUITAR 35 SITAR 45 BRASS SECT 55 SYNTH BASS 61~70 HARMONY STYLE x 100 4 FOLK ROCK 9 PIANO ...
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...185; MAIN A/B (AUTO FILL), Fast Forward (f)/Rewind (r) buttons When the Style mode is selected, these are used to change auto accompaniment sections and control the Auto Fill function. (See page 32.) When the Song mode is selected, these are used to automatically play the Demo songs. (See page ... "overall" functions and setting their values. (See page 23.) They are also used to play pre-programmed musical phrases. (See page 40.) 7 Panel Controls and Terminals ³ Power switch (STAND BY/ON) · MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. » OVERALL, DEMO...
...185; MAIN A/B (AUTO FILL), Fast Forward (f)/Rewind (r) buttons When the Style mode is selected, these are used to change auto accompaniment sections and control the Auto Fill function. (See page 32.) When the Song mode is selected, these are used to automatically play the Demo songs. (See page ... "overall" functions and setting their values. (See page 23.) They are also used to play pre-programmed musical phrases. (See page 40.) 7 Panel Controls and Terminals ³ Power switch (STAND BY/ON) · MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. » OVERALL, DEMO...
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Panel Controls and Terminals Rear Panel PSR-195 MIDI IN OUT ƿ SUSTAIN ƾ PHONES/ AUX OUT ƽ DC IN 10-12V PSR-79 MIDI IN OUT ...
Panel Controls and Terminals Rear Panel PSR-195 MIDI IN OUT ƿ SUSTAIN ƾ PHONES/ AUX OUT ƽ DC IN 10-12V PSR-79 MIDI IN OUT ...
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...the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on the PSR-195 lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice. Setting Up Accessory Jacks s Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, ...connect a set the volume of the external devices at the top rear of stereo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack. CAUTION : • To prevent damage to the speakers, set of the PortaTone control...
...the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on the PSR-195 lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice. Setting Up Accessory Jacks s Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, ...connect a set the volume of the external devices at the top rear of stereo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack. CAUTION : • To prevent damage to the speakers, set of the PortaTone control...
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... rhythms and give you an idea of what you can play in the music staves and the keyboard diagram) as they change to match the changes in the song of the PortaTone can adjust the control for song #1, "StarWars") and the melody notes (in sequence. DEMO START All 100 songs ...will play along on selecting and playing individual songs, see page 20. 002 MEASURE Current chord Keyboard diagram (current note is dark) Melody notation While ...
... rhythms and give you an idea of what you can play in the music staves and the keyboard diagram) as they change to match the changes in the song of the PortaTone can adjust the control for song #1, "StarWars") and the melody notes (in sequence. DEMO START All 100 songs ...will play along on selecting and playing individual songs, see page 20. 002 MEASURE Current chord Keyboard diagram (current note is dark) Melody notation While ...
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.../Voice/Style name and number TEMPO MULTI PAD TRANSPOSE TUNING ACMP VOL SONG VOL METRONOME VOL 002 WholeNew 003 MEASURE ² Chord ¿ Keyboard ³ Mode indicator » Notation SONG VOICE STYLE ´ Measure/Tempo and beat ³ Mode indicator These dark bars indicate the ...selected song.) EX.1 Song EX.2 mode Song mode Voice mode · Overall function bar indicator The PortaTone has seven Overall functions or controls. Panel Display Indications The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that the mode is active in the background. The hand clap icons...
.../Voice/Style name and number TEMPO MULTI PAD TRANSPOSE TUNING ACMP VOL SONG VOL METRONOME VOL 002 WholeNew 003 MEASURE ² Chord ¿ Keyboard ³ Mode indicator » Notation SONG VOICE STYLE ´ Measure/Tempo and beat ³ Mode indicator These dark bars indicate the ...selected song.) EX.1 Song EX.2 mode Song mode Voice mode · Overall function bar indicator The PortaTone has seven Overall functions or controls. Panel Display Indications The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that the mode is active in the background. The hand clap icons...
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... Decreases Song Volume value Increases Song Volume value Restoring the Default Value To restore the default Song Volume value (110), press both OVERALL +/- This volume control affects only the song volume. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. Use the OVERALL +/- The volume range is selected in the...
... Decreases Song Volume value Increases Song Volume value Restoring the Default Value To restore the default Song Volume value (110), press both OVERALL +/- This volume control affects only the song volume. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. Use the OVERALL +/- The volume range is selected in the...
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... A/B Repeat function. (See below the display function as song controls. It allows you play back the desired song. (See page 20.) Then, while the song is playing back, press the button once at the beginning ... CHANGE MELODY GUIDE WAITING MINUS ONE OFF This functions as a rewind button, stepping in the Song mode. The Song Mode Song Controls When the Song mode is paused or stopped. This controls the Melody Guide function. (See page 26.) A/B Repeat This useful function is paused or stopped. Selecting and Playing Songs - While...
... A/B Repeat function. (See below the display function as song controls. It allows you play back the desired song. (See page 20.) Then, while the song is playing back, press the button once at the beginning ... CHANGE MELODY GUIDE WAITING MINUS ONE OFF This functions as a rewind button, stepping in the Song mode. The Song Mode Song Controls When the Song mode is paused or stopped. This controls the Melody Guide function. (See page 26.) A/B Repeat This useful function is paused or stopped. Selecting and Playing Songs - While...
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... you play the melody along with an initial voice, and many have voice changes within the song itself. These voices are not selectable from the keyboard changes automatically with Melody Guide, since it determines what voice sounds the melody when you wish to select a voice (or voices) yourself, independent...back by simply pressing the MELODY GUIDE button. Each song is set to On, the voice played from the panel controls. NOTE: The songs of the song and the keyboard voice both change the Melody Guide setting while the song is especially useful when used with the melody voice of the...
... you play the melody along with an initial voice, and many have voice changes within the song itself. These voices are not selectable from the keyboard changes automatically with Melody Guide, since it determines what voice sounds the melody when you wish to select a voice (or voices) yourself, independent...back by simply pressing the MELODY GUIDE button. Each song is set to On, the voice played from the panel controls. NOTE: The songs of the song and the keyboard voice both change the Melody Guide setting while the song is especially useful when used with the melody voice of the...
User Manual
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... backing to advance through the styles, or press the STYLE button to your performance, letting you control the accompaniment by the chords you perform. Auto accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into the rhythms add the excitement of 100 different styles are available, in the same way as...Available styles are built into two sections: The upper is used for playing a melody line, and the lower (labeled "ACMP" below the keyboard) is for each pattern - The Style Mode The Style mode provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns - Style name and number 001 8BtPop TEMPO 116 ...
... backing to advance through the styles, or press the STYLE button to your performance, letting you control the accompaniment by the chords you perform. Auto accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into the rhythms add the excitement of 100 different styles are available, in the same way as...Available styles are built into two sections: The upper is used for playing a melody line, and the lower (labeled "ACMP" below the keyboard) is for each pattern - The Style Mode The Style mode provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns - Style name and number 001 8BtPop TEMPO 116 ...
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...This stops the style and automatically enables Sync-Start, letting you re-start the style by simply playing a chord or key in one of the keyboard (or any key when accompaniment is off . (See page 36.) ACMP SYNCON/OFF START START/ STOP INTRO/ ENDING rit. The Style Mode Stop... the style. Pressing this button alternately starts and stops style playback. NOTE: To have the Ending section gradually slow down as style controls. Style Controls When the Style mode is active, the panel buttons below the display function as it is finished. Using an Ending section Press the INTRO...
...This stops the style and automatically enables Sync-Start, letting you re-start the style by simply playing a chord or key in one of the keyboard (or any key when accompaniment is off . (See page 36.) ACMP SYNCON/OFF START START/ STOP INTRO/ ENDING rit. The Style Mode Stop... the style. Pressing this button alternately starts and stops style playback. NOTE: To have the Ending section gradually slow down as style controls. Style Controls When the Style mode is active, the panel buttons below the display function as it is finished. Using an Ending section Press the INTRO...
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... SYNCON/OFF START START/ STOP INT END 001 Indicates that auto accompaniment is on. 8BtPop ACMP ON TEMPO 116 Select and play full chords to control the auto accompaniment. (Refer to page 33 for more information on how to use auto accompaniment.) HINT: The ACMP ON/OFF button can also ...or standard tempo. Press the ACMP ON/OFF button to create dynamic rhythmic breaks in the right. allowing you to the default setting of the keyboard are also detected and played when the accompaniment is selected, the tempo returns to keep the same tempo, even when changing styles.) 31 Changing ...
... SYNCON/OFF START START/ STOP INT END 001 Indicates that auto accompaniment is on. 8BtPop ACMP ON TEMPO 116 Select and play full chords to control the auto accompaniment. (Refer to page 33 for more information on how to use auto accompaniment.) HINT: The ACMP ON/OFF button can also ...or standard tempo. Press the ACMP ON/OFF button to create dynamic rhythmic breaks in the right. allowing you to the default setting of the keyboard are also detected and played when the accompaniment is selected, the tempo returns to keep the same tempo, even when changing styles.) 31 Changing ...
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... actually begin from the top of the accompaniment can add variation in the Overall menu). This automatically plays one of the OVERALL s/t but- This volume control affects only the style volume. Selecting and Playing Styles - Select the Accompani- even if it is active. 32 tons, repeatedly if necessary, until "AcmpVol" appears...
... actually begin from the top of the accompaniment can add variation in the Overall menu). This automatically plays one of the OVERALL s/t but- This volume control affects only the style volume. Selecting and Playing Styles - Select the Accompani- even if it is active. 32 tons, repeatedly if necessary, until "AcmpVol" appears...
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... jack 10 Portable Grand 13 R root 34, 39 S sections (style 32 Single Finger chords 33 Smart 37 song controls 24 Song Volume 23 songs, selecting and playing .......... 20 Specifications 47 Split voices 17 style controls 30 styles, selecting and playing .......... 28 sustain 10 Sync-Start 29 T Tempo (song 21 Tempo (style 31...
... jack 10 Portable Grand 13 R root 34, 39 S sections (style 32 Single Finger chords 33 Smart 37 song controls 24 Song Volume 23 songs, selecting and playing .......... 20 Specifications 47 Split voices 17 style controls 30 styles, selecting and playing .......... 28 sustain 10 Sync-Start 29 T Tempo (song 21 Tempo (style 31...