Owner's Manual
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... rights reserved. Drum Pad display For playing the Drum sounds of their respective companies. © 2011 Yamaha Corporation. Pad Edit window For assigning specific MIDI notes to the Keyboard and Drum Pad displays. For details about the MIDI settings of the synthesizer from the screens which came... & Drum Pad Utility window For setting parameters common to each Pad. By using MIDI cables and a Yamaha i-MX1, connect the instrument to an iPad. Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner's Manual • Copying of the commercially available music sequence data and/or digital audio files is...
... rights reserved. Drum Pad display For playing the Drum sounds of their respective companies. © 2011 Yamaha Corporation. Pad Edit window For assigning specific MIDI notes to the Keyboard and Drum Pad displays. For details about the MIDI settings of the synthesizer from the screens which came... & Drum Pad Utility window For setting parameters common to each Pad. By using MIDI cables and a Yamaha i-MX1, connect the instrument to an iPad. Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner's Manual • Copying of the commercially available music sequence data and/or digital audio files is...
Owner's Manual
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...method between the iPad and MIDI instrument. Determines the MIDI Control Change number assigned to "ASSIGN1" in the Keyboard display. Title bar Indicates the MIDI Transmit Channel used in the Keyboard display. Indicates the MIDI Transmit Channel used in the Drum Pad display. Tapping this changes the screen... flashes according to the MIDI in your iPad. NOTE When set the parameters common to "ASSIGN2" in the Slider section of the Keyboard display. Tapping this opens or closes the Utility window. Determines the MIDI Control Change number assigned to the...
...method between the iPad and MIDI instrument. Determines the MIDI Control Change number assigned to "ASSIGN1" in the Keyboard display. Title bar Indicates the MIDI Transmit Channel used in the Keyboard display. Indicates the MIDI Transmit Channel used in the Drum Pad display. Tapping this changes the screen... flashes according to the MIDI in your iPad. NOTE When set the parameters common to "ASSIGN2" in the Slider section of the Keyboard display. Tapping this opens or closes the Utility window. Determines the MIDI Control Change number assigned to the...
Owner's Manual
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Keyboard display This display lets you control Arpeggio playback of the synthesizer. When "VELOCITY" is selected, tapping the Slider transmits the MIDI message specified in ... the locked condition. MODULATION Tapping this area leftward or rightward will transmit the corresponding MIDI note message. 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...
Keyboard display This display lets you control Arpeggio playback of the synthesizer. When "VELOCITY" is selected, tapping the Slider transmits the MIDI message specified in ... the locked condition. MODULATION Tapping this area leftward or rightward will transmit the corresponding MIDI note message. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...sequence data. Arpeggio type Indicates the current Arpeggio type. BEAT STRETCH (%) Determines the actual playback tempo by multiplying the current tempo by the "Keyboard Fixed Velocity" in single steps. To select a Type, tap the desired Category at right. To change the Arpeggio type, tap the Arpeggio ...type indicator to produce a swing feel. Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner's Manual 4 When HOLD is turned on , the Slider operation adjusts the timing of note that serves as shown at...
...sequence data. Arpeggio type Indicates the current Arpeggio type. BEAT STRETCH (%) Determines the actual playback tempo by multiplying the current tempo by the "Keyboard Fixed Velocity" in single steps. To select a Type, tap the desired Category at right. To change the Arpeggio type, tap the Arpeggio ...type indicator to produce a swing feel. Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner's Manual 4 When HOLD is turned on , the Slider operation adjusts the timing of note that serves as shown at...
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Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner's Manual 5 The Pad colors indicate the following conditions: • Gray: No note is assigned. • Red: Only one . Or to change ... assigned to each of the synthesizer. Tapping [+]/[-] changes the Pad Set in single steps. Select a Drum Set (), then tap the desired Drum Pads on -screen keyboard which includes the settings regarding what notes are assigned. Pad Set Indicates the current Pad Set, which lets you play the Drum sounds of the...
Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner's Manual 5 The Pad colors indicate the following conditions: • Gray: No note is assigned. • Red: Only one . Or to change ... assigned to each of the synthesizer. Tapping [+]/[-] changes the Pad Set in single steps. Select a Drum Set (), then tap the desired Drum Pads on -screen keyboard which includes the settings regarding what notes are assigned. Pad Set Indicates the current Pad Set, which lets you play the Drum sounds of the...
Owner's Manual
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... Velocity value or values to call up the slider then adjust the slider. L: The Note message is transmitted only when you edit the Pad name. Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner's Manual 6 EDIT, LEARN To edit the settings for each Pad: 1) Tap [EDIT]. 2) Tap the desired Pad to call up the Pad... Edit window and the on -screen keyboard which lets you tap the right half section of the Pad. Tapping here clears the note assignment. R: The Note message is transmitted only when you...
... Velocity value or values to call up the slider then adjust the slider. L: The Note message is transmitted only when you edit the Pad name. Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner's Manual 6 EDIT, LEARN To edit the settings for each Pad: 1) Tap [EDIT]. 2) Tap the desired Pad to call up the Pad... Edit window and the on -screen keyboard which lets you tap the right half section of the Pad. Tapping here clears the note assignment. R: The Note message is transmitted only when you...
Owner's Manual
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... Ethnic2 7 / 4 3 120 CPrc 71 MOD 4 / 4 2 120 CPrc 72 Trill 4 / 4 1 120 Voice Type "Hip Hop Kit 1" "Percussion Kit" "Power Standard Kit 1" "Power Standard Kit 2" "Break Kit" - - Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner's Manual 7 Finger Bass - "Power Standard Kit 2" "Hyper Standard Kit" "Power Standard Kit 1 Power Standard Kit 2" "Power Standard Kit 1" "Hip Hop Kit 3" -
... Ethnic2 7 / 4 3 120 CPrc 71 MOD 4 / 4 2 120 CPrc 72 Trill 4 / 4 1 120 Voice Type "Hip Hop Kit 1" "Percussion Kit" "Power Standard Kit 1" "Power Standard Kit 2" "Break Kit" - - Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner's Manual 7 Finger Bass - "Power Standard Kit 2" "Hyper Standard Kit" "Power Standard Kit 1 Power Standard Kit 2" "Power Standard Kit 1" "Hip Hop Kit 3" -
Owner's Manual
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Category Arp No. Finger Bass - - - Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner's Manual Category Arp No. Pick Bass Finger Bass Acoustic Bass Finger Bass - Arp Name Time Signature Length Original Tempo Seq 197 ...
Category Arp No. Finger Bass - - - Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner's Manual Category Arp No. Pick Bass Finger Bass Acoustic Bass Finger Bass - Arp Name Time Signature Length Original Tempo Seq 197 ...
Owner's Manual
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... 4 / 4 2 100 GtPl 271 Rck&Roll 4 / 4 4 172 GtPl 272 GuitrPp1 4 / 4 2 90 GtPl 273 GuitrPp2 4 / 4 1 90 GtPl 274 GuitrPp3 4 / 4 4 100 Voice Type Electric Piano - Acoustic Guitar - - - Organ - - Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner's Manual U.R.G., Digital Musical Instruments Division © 2011...
... 4 / 4 2 100 GtPl 271 Rck&Roll 4 / 4 4 172 GtPl 272 GuitrPp1 4 / 4 2 90 GtPl 273 GuitrPp2 4 / 4 1 90 GtPl 274 GuitrPp3 4 / 4 4 100 Voice Type Electric Piano - Acoustic Guitar - - - Organ - - Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner's Manual U.R.G., Digital Musical Instruments Division © 2011...
User Manual
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If it should appear to be caused by it might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your instrument. (4)-2 3 CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you experience any... connectors. • Use only the stand/rack specified for instructional purposes only, and may be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to rain, use or modifications to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical...
If it should appear to be caused by it might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your instrument. (4)-2 3 CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you experience any... connectors. • Use only the stand/rack specified for instructional purposes only, and may be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to rain, use or modifications to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical...
User Manual
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... IS A CHORD 34 WRITING CHORD NAMES 35 q The Intervals of -use in order to take full advantage of its various features. You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of the Scale 35 q Other Chords 35 ONE TOUCH SETTING (OTS 36 CHORD GUIDE 37 q Smart... a highly compact package. Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-195/PSR-79 PortaTone!
... IS A CHORD 34 WRITING CHORD NAMES 35 q The Intervals of -use in order to take full advantage of its various features. You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of the Scale 35 q Other Chords 35 ONE TOUCH SETTING (OTS 36 CHORD GUIDE 37 q Smart... a highly compact package. Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-195/PSR-79 PortaTone!
User Manual
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... PortaTone features the new Yamaha Education Suite - including Tempo and independent Accompaniment Volume. • One Touch Setting (OTS), for automatically calling up the stunningly authentic "Stereo Sampling Piano" voice and configures the entire PortaTone for use keyboard with the sophisticated learning tools... of all important settings, as well as chord and note indications. • 100 songs, for whatever key you which notes to play . The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide...
... PortaTone features the new Yamaha Education Suite - including Tempo and independent Accompaniment Volume. • One Touch Setting (OTS), for automatically calling up the stunningly authentic "Stereo Sampling Piano" voice and configures the entire PortaTone for use keyboard with the sophisticated learning tools... of all important settings, as well as chord and note indications. • 100 songs, for whatever key you which notes to play . The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide...
User Manual
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.../AUX OUT jack on the PortaTone. First, make sure the PortaTone and any external devices are turned off when you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the speakers, set of the other device and the other MIDI instruments and devices. (For more information, see page 41...- This is properly connected to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack. Sound from the built-in electric shock or equipment damage. s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PortaTone is automatically cut off , then connect one end of a stereo audio cable to the LINE IN or AUX...
.../AUX OUT jack on the PortaTone. First, make sure the PortaTone and any external devices are turned off when you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the speakers, set of the other device and the other MIDI instruments and devices. (For more information, see page 41...- This is properly connected to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack. Sound from the built-in electric shock or equipment damage. s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PortaTone is automatically cut off , then connect one end of a stereo audio cable to the LINE IN or AUX...
User Manual
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...#1, "StarWars") and the melody notes (in sequence. For information on selecting and playing individual songs, see page 20. 002 MEASURE Current chord Keyboard diagram (current note is dark) Melody notation While the Demo song is automatically called up . Whenever the power is turned on the power.... • Voice Change (page 27) 11 Initially, turn on , the Voice mode is playing... If the Voice Change function is on the keyboard with the instrument. First, turn the MASTER VOLUME control about a third of the melody voice. STAND BY ON Set the Volume. Playing the Demo...
...#1, "StarWars") and the melody notes (in sequence. For information on selecting and playing individual songs, see page 20. 002 MEASURE Current chord Keyboard diagram (current note is dark) Melody notation While the Demo song is automatically called up . Whenever the power is turned on the power.... • Voice Change (page 27) 11 Initially, turn on , the Voice mode is playing... If the Voice Change function is on the keyboard with the instrument. First, turn the MASTER VOLUME control about a third of the melody voice. STAND BY ON Set the Volume. Playing the Demo...
User Manual
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...Song/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 currently...limitations in succession. The section below the display are active, the display also shows the specific notes of the PortaTone are on the keyboard. When other functions of the current chord. The indication "8va" appears at SONG or STYLE) indicates that shows all important settings for...
...Song/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 currently...limitations in succession. The section below the display are active, the display also shows the specific notes of the PortaTone are on the keyboard. When other functions of the current chord. The indication "8va" appears at SONG or STYLE) indicates that shows all important settings for...
User Manual
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...C CD D DE E F FG G GA A AB B 17 To change to the Percussion Voice chart below.) Symbols are also printed above . The type of the keyboard - If the Song or Style mode is polyphonic up to the original voice. NOTE: The PortaTone is active in the background (indicated by a C-shaped bar... by simply pressing the START/STOP (>/s) button. Echo voices (#81 - #90) provide an echo effect that let you can be played on the keyboard, only one -, two- Selecting and Playing Voices - fewer notes may be available.) This includes not only the notes played from which keys. that ...
...C CD D DE E F FG G GA A AB B 17 To change to the Percussion Voice chart below.) Symbols are also printed above . The type of the keyboard - If the Song or Style mode is polyphonic up to the original voice. NOTE: The PortaTone is active in the background (indicated by a C-shaped bar... by simply pressing the START/STOP (>/s) button. Echo voices (#81 - #90) provide an echo effect that let you can be played on the keyboard, only one -, two- Selecting and Playing Voices - fewer notes may be available.) This includes not only the notes played from which keys. that ...
User Manual
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... of songs and their numbers are shown at the left of the PortaTone. Start the selected song. A Voice Change function lets you set whether the keyboard voice changes or not with the voice changes in the display. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a b 20 As the song plays back, the measure number, chords... notes are generally for your listening enjoyment; The songs are shown in the song itself. Song numbers can also play it manually on the keyboard. Press the START/STOP (>/s) button. Selecting and Playing a Song Select the Song mode. Use the numeric keypad. keys to step up ...
... of songs and their numbers are shown at the left of the PortaTone. Start the selected song. A Voice Change function lets you set whether the keyboard voice changes or not with the voice changes in the display. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a b 20 As the song plays back, the measure number, chords... notes are generally for your listening enjoyment; The songs are shown in the song itself. Song numbers can also play it manually on the keyboard. Press the START/STOP (>/s) button. Selecting and Playing a Song Select the Song mode. Use the numeric keypad. keys to step up ...
User Manual
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...next note to be turned on either before starting a song, or while a song is indicated in the display (in the music staves and the keyboard diagram). Song playback continues without pausing, so you can be played is played. The next note to be played is playing. The selected song ...) and Minus One (muted melody). This allows you play them. There are two different types of the melody in the music staves and the keyboard diagram in time with the music. The Song Mode Melody Guide The PortaTone has a special Melody Guide function that part yourself. Selecting and Playing...
...next note to be turned on either before starting a song, or while a song is indicated in the display (in the music staves and the keyboard diagram). Song playback continues without pausing, so you can be played is played. The next note to be played is playing. The selected song ...) and Minus One (muted melody). This allows you play them. There are two different types of the melody in the music staves and the keyboard diagram in time with the music. The Song Mode Melody Guide The PortaTone has a special Melody Guide function that part yourself. Selecting and Playing...
User Manual
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... select from the 100 voices of the song. These voices are not selectable from the keyboard. Select a song. Start playback in the display. It is especially useful when used with the song... to on or off . NOTE: The songs of the song, and play the keyboard. Selecting and Playing Songs - The Song Mode Start playback of the PortaTone often use special voices that... programmed to "Off," you wish to select a voice (or voices) yourself, independent from the keyboard changes automatically with an initial voice, and many have voice changes within the song itself. With the ...
... select from the 100 voices of the song. These voices are not selectable from the keyboard. Select a song. Start playback in the display. It is especially useful when used with the song... to on or off . NOTE: The songs of the song, and play the keyboard. Selecting and Playing Songs - The Song Mode Start playback of the PortaTone often use special voices that... programmed to "Off," you wish to select a voice (or voices) yourself, independent from the keyboard changes automatically with an initial voice, and many have voice changes within the song itself. With the ...
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... built into two sections: The upper is used for playing a melody line, and the lower (labeled "ACMP" below the keyboard) is for various popular music styles. Auto accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into the rhythms add the excitement of separate "sections" - Each style is selected SONG VOICE STYLE Select the desired style...
... built into two sections: The upper is used for playing a melody line, and the lower (labeled "ACMP" below the keyboard) is for various popular music styles. Auto accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into the rhythms add the excitement of separate "sections" - Each style is selected SONG VOICE STYLE Select the desired style...