Data List
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......0...+63) -- EQ BASS mm : 00H-40H-7FH (-64...0...+63) -- Drum Chorus Send Level rr : drum instrument note number mm : 00H-7FH (0...127) rr : drum instrument note number mm : 00H-7FH (0...127) -- MIDI Reception (respond/ignore) Song Main Layer Left LeftLayer Keyboard (All manually played parts) MIDI Transmission (generated data) Panel (main generation Song Midi method) (Other Setting) × PLAY REC PLAY REW Recorded from panel (All manually (Voice Edit) × played parts) (All manually played parts) × × (All manually played parts) × ×...
......0...+63) -- EQ BASS mm : 00H-40H-7FH (-64...0...+63) -- Drum Chorus Send Level rr : drum instrument note number mm : 00H-7FH (0...127) rr : drum instrument note number mm : 00H-7FH (0...127) -- MIDI Reception (respond/ignore) Song Main Layer Left LeftLayer Keyboard (All manually played parts) MIDI Transmission (generated data) Panel (main generation Song Midi method) (Other Setting) × PLAY REC PLAY REW Recorded from panel (All manually (Voice Edit) × played parts) (All manually played parts) × × (All manually played parts) × ×...
Data List
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... NOT USED 00-7F BANK SELECT MSB 0...127 00-7F BANK SELECT LSB 00-7F PROGRAM NUMBER 000F,7F Rcv CHANNEL 00-01 MONO/POLY MODE 00-02 SAME NOTE NUMBER KEY ON ASSIGN 00-03 PART MODE 28-58 NOTE SHIFT 00-0F 00-0F DETUNE 00-7F VOLUME 00-7F VELOCITY SENSE DEPTH 00-7F VELOCITY SENSE OFFSET 00-7F PAN 00-7F NOTE LIMIT LOW 00-7F NOTE LIMIT...
... NOT USED 00-7F BANK SELECT MSB 0...127 00-7F BANK SELECT LSB 00-7F PROGRAM NUMBER 000F,7F Rcv CHANNEL 00-01 MONO/POLY MODE 00-02 SAME NOTE NUMBER KEY ON ASSIGN 00-03 PART MODE 28-58 NOTE SHIFT 00-0F 00-0F DETUNE 00-7F VOLUME 00-7F VELOCITY SENSE DEPTH 00-7F VELOCITY SENSE OFFSET 00-7F PAN 00-7F NOTE LIMIT LOW 00-7F NOTE LIMIT...
Data List
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... for each part) Main Song Layer Left Keyboard LeftLayer MIDI Reception (affecting the panel) × × (Voice Edit Reverb Type Chorus Type) MIDI Transmission (generated data) PLAY REC Panel (main generation method) Song Recorded Midi PLAY REW from panel × × × 30 P-250 System Exclusive Messages (1) * Not Received when Receive Parameter SysEx is set to off . If the same Drum Setup is assigned to two or more parts, changes in XG mode) • When a part to all Drum Setups. X=ignored 00001001...
... for each part) Main Song Layer Left Keyboard LeftLayer MIDI Reception (affecting the panel) × × (Voice Edit Reverb Type Chorus Type) MIDI Transmission (generated data) PLAY REC Panel (main generation method) Song Recorded Midi PLAY REW from panel × × × 30 P-250 System Exclusive Messages (1) * Not Received when Receive Parameter SysEx is set to off . If the same Drum Setup is assigned to two or more parts, changes in XG mode) • When a part to all Drum Setups. X=ignored 00001001...
Data List
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... [71lbs., 3oz] AC Power Cord, Foot Pedal FC3, Music Rest, Owner's Manual, CD-ROM(TOOLS for P-250), TOOLS for P-250 Installation Guide, Data List *1: If you use long file names, or store song files, the P-250 will be able to handle fewer performance files. *2: Refer to change or modify products or specifications at any time without music rest) main unit main unit Included Accessories 88 keys (A-1-C7) AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling max. 128 voices Panel preset for information purposes...
... [71lbs., 3oz] AC Power Cord, Foot Pedal FC3, Music Rest, Owner's Manual, CD-ROM(TOOLS for P-250), TOOLS for P-250 Installation Guide, Data List *1: If you use long file names, or store song files, the P-250 will be able to handle fewer performance files. *2: Refer to change or modify products or specifications at any time without music rest) main unit main unit Included Accessories 88 keys (A-1-C7) AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling max. 128 voices Panel preset for information purposes...
Installation Guide
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... Sequence Software USB cable P-250 L/MONO R INPUT L/MONO R OUTPUT USB TO HOST USB Mac PC-2 MIDI THRU HOST SELECT OUT MIDI 4 3 2 1 IN AUX SOFT SOSUTENUTO SUSTAIN ASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL AC INLET Driver POWER ON OFF PITCH MODULATION SONG KEYBOARD MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME SONG BALANCE TRACK TRACK EXTRA SONG PANEL 1 2 TRACKS FILE MIDI OUT LOCK A SONG SELECT TOP START/STOP REC SONG SETTING DOWN UP NEW SONG SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO B NO YES D CONTRAST EXIT GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 E.PIANO 3 CLAVI. PAD GUITAR BASS XG...
... Sequence Software USB cable P-250 L/MONO R INPUT L/MONO R OUTPUT USB TO HOST USB Mac PC-2 MIDI THRU HOST SELECT OUT MIDI 4 3 2 1 IN AUX SOFT SOSUTENUTO SUSTAIN ASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL AC INLET Driver POWER ON OFF PITCH MODULATION SONG KEYBOARD MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME SONG BALANCE TRACK TRACK EXTRA SONG PANEL 1 2 TRACKS FILE MIDI OUT LOCK A SONG SELECT TOP START/STOP REC SONG SETTING DOWN UP NEW SONG SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO B NO YES D CONTRAST EXIT GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 E.PIANO 3 CLAVI. PAD GUITAR BASS XG...
Installation Guide
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... and make sure that setup has been completed. The computer will appear. This is installed, and click [OK]. For details on -screen directions. The driver has been installed. "Select the number of MIDI output ports" will restart. File Utility Once you've installed this software program, you 'll use your computer to access and organize data stored to media connected to the P-250 (Storage memory). 1 Double-click on a tone module to...
... and make sure that setup has been completed. The computer will appear. This is installed, and click [OK]. For details on -screen directions. The driver has been installed. "Select the number of MIDI output ports" will restart. File Utility Once you've installed this software program, you 'll use your computer to access and organize data stored to media connected to the P-250 (Storage memory). 1 Double-click on a tone module to...
Installation Guide
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...-click on "Install OMS 2.3.8." The USB-MIDI driver is recommended) n Turn off virtual memory. Computer Sequence Software OMS Driver P-250 USB cable L/MONO R INPUT L/MONO R OUTPUT USB TO HOST USB Mac PC-2 MIDI HOST SELECT THRU OUT MIDI 4 3 2 1 IN AUX SOFT SOSUTENUTO SUSTAIN ASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL AC INLET POWER ON OFF PITCH MODULATION SONG KEYBOARD MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME SONG BALANCE TRACK TRACK EXTRA SONG PANEL 1 2 TRACKS FILE MIDI OUT LOCK A SONG SELECT TOP START/STOP REC SONG SETTING DOWN UP NEW SONG SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO B NO YES...
...-click on "Install OMS 2.3.8." The USB-MIDI driver is recommended) n Turn off virtual memory. Computer Sequence Software OMS Driver P-250 USB cable L/MONO R INPUT L/MONO R OUTPUT USB TO HOST USB Mac PC-2 MIDI HOST SELECT THRU OUT MIDI 4 3 2 1 IN AUX SOFT SOSUTENUTO SUSTAIN ASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL AC INLET POWER ON OFF PITCH MODULATION SONG KEYBOARD MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME SONG BALANCE TRACK TRACK EXTRA SONG PANEL 1 2 TRACKS FILE MIDI OUT LOCK A SONG SELECT TOP START/STOP REC SONG SETTING DOWN UP NEW SONG SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO B NO YES...
Installation Guide
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... OMS Setup, and from the "File" menu, choose "New setup." 3 The OMS driver search dialog box will recognize only the P-250 as a MIDI instrument. For details, refer to OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf, included with the OMS. TOOLS for serial connection via USB or serial cable, and turn the P-250's power on the power of your computer will appear. Input the desired filename, and click [Save]. For details on using a serial connection. The...
... OMS Setup, and from the "File" menu, choose "New setup." 3 The OMS driver search dialog box will recognize only the P-250 as a MIDI instrument. For details, refer to OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf, included with the OMS. TOOLS for serial connection via USB or serial cable, and turn the P-250's power on the power of your computer will appear. Input the desired filename, and click [Save]. For details on using a serial connection. The...
Installation Guide
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Perform the following locations: • System Folder | Control Panels | YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch • System Folder | Extensions | USB YAMAHA MIDI Driver • System Folder | OMS Folder | YAMAHA USB MIDI OMS Driver 2 Restart the computer. 3 Install the driver and set up OMS. Playback response is disabled. When controlling the P-250 from the Tool (View) menu, and select "Show all files (and folders)." • \WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\YAMAHAP-250.INF • \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Xgusb.drv •...
Perform the following locations: • System Folder | Control Panels | YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch • System Folder | Extensions | USB YAMAHA MIDI Driver • System Folder | OMS Folder | YAMAHA USB MIDI OMS Driver 2 Restart the computer. 3 Install the driver and set up OMS. Playback response is disabled. When controlling the P-250 from the Tool (View) menu, and select "Show all files (and folders)." • \WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\YAMAHAP-250.INF • \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Xgusb.drv •...
Owner's Manual
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... computer programs and contents in this owner's manual are the property of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. • Unauthorized copying of copyright has legal consequences. Introduction Accessories and Options Supplied Accessories AC power cord FC3 foot pedal Music rest Owner's manual Data List CD-ROM (TOOLS for P-250) TOOLS for P-250 Installation Guide Options Yamaha FC3 foot pedal Yamaha FC4/FC5 foot switch Yamaha FC7 foot controller Yamaha LP-3/LG-100 keyboard stand Yamaha...
... computer programs and contents in this owner's manual are the property of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. • Unauthorized copying of copyright has legal consequences. Introduction Accessories and Options Supplied Accessories AC power cord FC3 foot pedal Music rest Owner's manual Data List CD-ROM (TOOLS for P-250) TOOLS for P-250 Installation Guide Options Yamaha FC3 foot pedal Yamaha FC4/FC5 foot switch Yamaha FC7 foot controller Yamaha LP-3/LG-100 keyboard stand Yamaha...
Owner's Manual
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...MAX MASTER VOLUME SONG BALANCE TRACK1 TRACK2 EX.TRACKS SONG FILE MIDI OUT PANEL LOCK A SONG SELECT TOP START/STOP REC SONG SETTING DOWN UP NEW SONG SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO LCD [CONTRAST] B NO YES D CONTRAST EXIT G.PIANO 1 G.PIANO 2 E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 E.PIANO3 CLAVI. PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE A B REVERB CHORUS PERFORMANCE MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT PERFORM. VIBES VOICE EDIT SPLIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 STRINGS CHOIR SYNTH. When you will likely connect the pedal to the [1(SUSTAIN)] jack...
...MAX MASTER VOLUME SONG BALANCE TRACK1 TRACK2 EX.TRACKS SONG FILE MIDI OUT PANEL LOCK A SONG SELECT TOP START/STOP REC SONG SETTING DOWN UP NEW SONG SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO LCD [CONTRAST] B NO YES D CONTRAST EXIT G.PIANO 1 G.PIANO 2 E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 E.PIANO3 CLAVI. PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE A B REVERB CHORUS PERFORMANCE MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT PERFORM. VIBES VOICE EDIT SPLIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 STRINGS CHOIR SYNTH. When you will likely connect the pedal to the [1(SUSTAIN)] jack...
Owner's Manual
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... the type of the P-250 on the power to the computer first, then to the P-250. The YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver supports the following states, problems will need MIDI application software (sequencer, editor, etc.) compatible with your computer, the operations of the [HOST SELECT] switch. [HOST SELECT] Switch Setting Usable connectors MIDI MIDI [IN], [OUT], [THRU] connectors PC-2, Mac [TO HOST] USB [USB] Different computers require different connections, as follows. If the cable...
... the type of the P-250 on the power to the computer first, then to the P-250. The YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver supports the following states, problems will need MIDI application software (sequencer, editor, etc.) compatible with your computer, the operations of the [HOST SELECT] switch. [HOST SELECT] Switch Setting Usable connectors MIDI MIDI [IN], [OUT], [THRU] connectors PC-2, Mac [TO HOST] USB [USB] Different computers require different connections, as follows. If the cable...
Owner's Manual
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... P-250, a "performance" refers to "Performance Operation" (page 41) for more information on recalling performances. Refer to a group of settings that control the tone generator, MIDI, and so on /off *1 Adjusting the speed of the rotary speaker *1 Adjusting the insertion effect depth *1 Adjusting the brightness of the sound *1 Adjusting the resonance effect *1 Adjusting the low-range frequency of the part EQ *1 Adjusting the high-range frequency of the Send Bank Select message *1 Setting the Program Change message *1 Turning the Internal tone generator...
... P-250, a "performance" refers to "Performance Operation" (page 41) for more information on recalling performances. Refer to a group of settings that control the tone generator, MIDI, and so on /off *1 Adjusting the speed of the rotary speaker *1 Adjusting the insertion effect depth *1 Adjusting the brightness of the sound *1 Adjusting the resonance effect *1 Adjusting the low-range frequency of the part EQ *1 Adjusting the high-range frequency of the Send Bank Select message *1 Setting the Program Change message *1 Turning the Internal tone generator...
Owner's Manual
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... Effect Type list" on , the indicator above the [REVERB] button lights up . VIBES VOICE EDIT SPLIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 STRINGS CHOIR SYNTH. You can also turn the chorus effect on or off . The [CHORUS] button setting on and off by setting the "ChorusOnOff" parameter in the P-250. The P250 system effects include one reverb and one channel of effects you select another voice. The P-250 features three insertion effect channels, which can apply the insertion effects to all parts globally...
... Effect Type list" on , the indicator above the [REVERB] button lights up . VIBES VOICE EDIT SPLIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 STRINGS CHOIR SYNTH. You can also turn the chorus effect on or off . The [CHORUS] button setting on and off by setting the "ChorusOnOff" parameter in the P-250. The P250 system effects include one reverb and one channel of effects you select another voice. The P-250 features three insertion effect channels, which can apply the insertion effects to all parts globally...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3 3 NOTE Save the edited song data to memory using the C [-]/[+] buttons. Adjusting the timing OFF 1/4 Quarter note 1/8 3 1/12 3 1/16 3 1/24 Eight note Eight note triplets Sixteen note Sixteenth note triplets 62 P-250 Swing rate = 67% : The timing of the even beat notes is moved to the third beat of even beat notes is slightly delayed. HARPSI. PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE A B REVERB CHORUS PERFORMANCE MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT PERFORM. If you change...
.... 3 3 NOTE Save the edited song data to memory using the C [-]/[+] buttons. Adjusting the timing OFF 1/4 Quarter note 1/8 3 1/12 3 1/16 3 1/24 Eight note Eight note triplets Sixteen note Sixteenth note triplets 62 P-250 Swing rate = 67% : The timing of the even beat notes is moved to the third beat of even beat notes is slightly delayed. HARPSI. PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE A B REVERB CHORUS PERFORMANCE MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT PERFORM. If you change...
Owner's Manual
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... VOICE EDIT SPLIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 STRINGS CHOIR SYNTH. These voices are used in Split mode when the left -hand area is in Dual mode. In Split Dual mode, assign them to the Main part and Layer part voices. P-250 65 In addition, you can listen to the notes you play on the keyboard while you wish to change the settings. [VOICE EDIT] Edit Operation SONG KEYBOARD MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME SONG BALANCE TRACK1 TRACK2 EX.TRACKS SONG FILE MIDI OUT PANEL LOCK A SONG SELECT TOP START/STOP REC SONG SETTING...
... VOICE EDIT SPLIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 STRINGS CHOIR SYNTH. These voices are used in Split mode when the left -hand area is in Dual mode. In Split Dual mode, assign them to the Main part and Layer part voices. P-250 65 In addition, you can listen to the notes you play on the keyboard while you wish to change the settings. [VOICE EDIT] Edit Operation SONG KEYBOARD MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME SONG BALANCE TRACK1 TRACK2 EX.TRACKS SONG FILE MIDI OUT PANEL LOCK A SONG SELECT TOP START/STOP REC SONG SETTING...
Owner's Manual
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...]. VIBES VOICE EDIT SPLIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 STRINGS CHOIR SYNTH. PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE A B REVERB CHORUS PERFORMANCE MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT PERFORM. Each note will not affect the loudness. Press the D [-]/[+] buttons to set the A3 pitch (427.0Hz to enter Other Setting mode. The Note On velocity data transmitted via MIDI change. Edit Operation Other Settings [OTHER SETTING] The P-250 enables you select "Fixed," press the B [-]/[+] buttons to set the volume (1-127). [TouchResponse...
...]. VIBES VOICE EDIT SPLIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 STRINGS CHOIR SYNTH. PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE A B REVERB CHORUS PERFORMANCE MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT PERFORM. Each note will not affect the loudness. Press the D [-]/[+] buttons to set the A3 pitch (427.0Hz to enter Other Setting mode. The Note On velocity data transmitted via MIDI change. Edit Operation Other Settings [OTHER SETTING] The P-250 enables you select "Fixed," press the B [-]/[+] buttons to set the volume (1-127). [TouchResponse...
Owner's Manual
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...] button to return to a note higher than the song playback volume. The overall volume is too low, or there is set to "Normal" or "ON". (page 79) Turn the "Local Control" function on the timing of the connected pedals or the modulation wheel. The keyboard volume is turned on the P-250, and the male plug into the socket on or off (page 70). The sound sustains and does not decay when I recorded with tempo changes. Set "Speaker...
...] button to return to a note higher than the song playback volume. The overall volume is too low, or there is set to "Normal" or "ON". (page 79) Turn the "Local Control" function on the timing of the connected pedals or the modulation wheel. The keyboard volume is turned on the P-250, and the male plug into the socket on or off (page 70). The sound sustains and does not decay when I recorded with tempo changes. Set "Speaker...
Owner's Manual
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... to change the time signature, then change the time signature in memory, then set the "FactorySet" parameter to "MemoryFileIncluded" and reset the unit to memory and load it . Save the desired performance file to the default settings. Possible causes For Dual or Split mode recording, the recording track for the second voice or the voice for the left-hand part is normal. This is automatically assigned (page 50). The song title...
... to change the time signature, then change the time signature in memory, then set the "FactorySet" parameter to "MemoryFileIncluded" and reset the unit to memory and load it . Save the desired performance file to the default settings. Possible causes For Dual or Split mode recording, the recording track for the second voice or the voice for the left-hand part is normal. This is automatically assigned (page 50). The song title...
Owner's Manual
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... to Demo and Preset Songs" on page 24 • Selecting and playing a voice (sound of a musical instrument Selecting a Voice" on page 34 • Viewing a list of panel sounds Selecting a Voice" on page 34 • Playing separate sounds in low and high keyboard ranges Playing in Split Mode" on page 36 • Changing the part played by the keyboard MIDI SETTING]-[MidiOutChannel] on page 74 • Selecting the velocity response (touch sensitivity OTHER SETTING]-[TouchResponse] on page 76 ■ Using the controllers • Connecting a foot controller (pedal Connecting Pedals" on...
... to Demo and Preset Songs" on page 24 • Selecting and playing a voice (sound of a musical instrument Selecting a Voice" on page 34 • Viewing a list of panel sounds Selecting a Voice" on page 34 • Playing separate sounds in low and high keyboard ranges Playing in Split Mode" on page 36 • Changing the part played by the keyboard MIDI SETTING]-[MidiOutChannel] on page 74 • Selecting the velocity response (touch sensitivity OTHER SETTING]-[TouchResponse] on page 76 ■ Using the controllers • Connecting a foot controller (pedal Connecting Pedals" on...