Owner's Manual
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... of the Yamaha PortaTone! Main Voice Mode....10 ˙ Main Voice Sub Menu 11 ˙ Percussion Kit Voice Chart 12 Playing Two Voices - Tne Song Mode 28 Selecting and Playing a Song 28 Using the Repeat Play Function 29 Using the Guide Function (PSR-230 only)... Controls 19 ˙ Reverb/Others Sub Menu 19 Playing Auto Accompaniment - You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-ofuse in the Song Mode 33 Recording User Songs - Congratulations on a Music Cartridge 37 MIDI Functions 38 MIDI Basics 38 ˙ MIDI...
... of the Yamaha PortaTone! Main Voice Mode....10 ˙ Main Voice Sub Menu 11 ˙ Percussion Kit Voice Chart 12 Playing Two Voices - Tne Song Mode 28 Selecting and Playing a Song 28 Using the Repeat Play Function 29 Using the Guide Function (PSR-230 only)... Controls 19 ˙ Reverb/Others Sub Menu 19 Playing Auto Accompaniment - You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-ofuse in the Song Mode 33 Recording User Songs - Congratulations on a Music Cartridge 37 MIDI Functions 38 MIDI Basics 38 ˙ MIDI...
Owner's Manual
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... backing for your original songs. ˙ Guide lamps (on PSR-230) lets you plug in high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system. 1 for enhancing the Voices. ˙ Easy Chord Memory for natural, expressive control over the Voices. ˙ Rich, luscious-sounding effects - ... progressions and section changes for adding new accompaniment Styles and Songs. ˙ Comprehensive MIDI control, including 16-part multi-timbral capacity and full General MIDI compatibility. ˙ Built-in optional Yamaha Music Cartridges for playing along with matching effect and other settings) for playing with...
... backing for your original songs. ˙ Guide lamps (on PSR-230) lets you plug in high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system. 1 for enhancing the Voices. ˙ Easy Chord Memory for natural, expressive control over the Voices. ˙ Rich, luscious-sounding effects - ... progressions and section changes for adding new accompaniment Styles and Songs. ˙ Comprehensive MIDI control, including 16-part multi-timbral capacity and full General MIDI compatibility. ˙ Built-in optional Yamaha Music Cartridges for playing along with matching effect and other settings) for playing with...
Owner's Manual
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... 96 BELL PAD 97 XENON PAD 98 ANGELS 99 DARK MOON DRUM KIT 00 DRUM KIT MAIN MENU ) 1 2 3 VOICE 4 5 6 General MIDI compatible Reverb and chorus effects Touch responsive keys PSR-220 ACCOMPANIMENT SONG MIN VOLUME RESET VOLUME %MAX TEMPO RESET TEMPO KEYBOARD & TOUCH RESPONSE SPLIT FINGERING *SYNC-START START/STOP INTRO MAIN... POP 92 DISCO SOUL 93 R&B 94 SOUL 95 FUNK 96 6/8 BLUES 97 FUSION 98 POP BOSSA 99 SALSA 00 POP RAGGAE POWER !" Panel Controls and Terminals PSR-230 POP 01 8BEAT POP 02 8 UPBT POP 03 LIGHT POP 04 FOLKROCK 05 DETROIT POP 06 UP POP SHFL 07 POP RHUMBA 08...
... 96 BELL PAD 97 XENON PAD 98 ANGELS 99 DARK MOON DRUM KIT 00 DRUM KIT MAIN MENU ) 1 2 3 VOICE 4 5 6 General MIDI compatible Reverb and chorus effects Touch responsive keys PSR-220 ACCOMPANIMENT SONG MIN VOLUME RESET VOLUME %MAX TEMPO RESET TEMPO KEYBOARD & TOUCH RESPONSE SPLIT FINGERING *SYNC-START START/STOP INTRO MAIN... POP 92 DISCO SOUL 93 R&B 94 SOUL 95 FUNK 96 6/8 BLUES 97 FUSION 98 POP BOSSA 99 SALSA 00 POP RAGGAE POWER !" Panel Controls and Terminals PSR-230 POP 01 8BEAT POP 02 8 UPBT POP 03 LIGHT POP 04 FOLKROCK 05 DETROIT POP 06 UP POP SHFL 07 POP RHUMBA 08...
Owner's Manual
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...page 35 0 Numeric keypad page 10 1 -/NO, +/YES buttons page 11 2 CARTRIDGE button (PSR-230 page 37 3 Music Cartridge slot (PSR-230 page 36 4 EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button page 34 5 VOICE EFFECT controls • DUAL/CHORUS button pages 12, 16 (also:) SONG CLEAR button for Easy Chord Memory ...page 35 • HARMONY/ECHO button page 16 • REVERB button page 18 Rear Panel Terminals 6 MIDI IN/OUT...
...page 35 0 Numeric keypad page 10 1 -/NO, +/YES buttons page 11 2 CARTRIDGE button (PSR-230 page 37 3 Music Cartridge slot (PSR-230 page 36 4 EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button page 34 5 VOICE EFFECT controls • DUAL/CHORUS button pages 12, 16 (also:) SONG CLEAR button for Easy Chord Memory ...page 35 • HARMONY/ECHO button page 16 • REVERB button page 18 Rear Panel Terminals 6 MIDI IN/OUT...
Owner's Manual
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...(page 22). Pressing the SYNC-STOP button turns that shows all important settings for the instrument. Using the TEMPO controls changes the playback speed and the TEMPO value in the display. The display indicates the selected Main Menu item,... section contains indications for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). The metronome icon flashes in the Auto Accompaniment section of the selected Voice, Style, or...(page 33). Voice, Style, Song, or Easy Chord Memory. They also include MIDI settings and overall controls.
...(page 22). Pressing the SYNC-STOP button turns that shows all important settings for the instrument. Using the TEMPO controls changes the playback speed and the TEMPO value in the display. The display indicates the selected Main Menu item,... section contains indications for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). The metronome icon flashes in the Auto Accompaniment section of the selected Voice, Style, or...(page 33). Voice, Style, Song, or Easy Chord Memory. They also include MIDI settings and overall controls.
Owner's Manual
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... Voice Volume - Split Point 1 - Split Point 2 - Minus One Right Hand Channel - Type Name - Tuning - Touch Sensitivity - Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only) - Pressing the appropriate button in the display as it plays. Main Voice Name - Main Voice Reverb Level - GM Voice •CART (Cartridge...the Voice effectrelated functions: Dual mode (page 12), Chorus (page 16), Harmony/Echo (page 16), and Reverb (page 18). Local Control - CART •General MIDI When a GM Voice is selected, this icon appears. • Dual Voice (page 13) - Minus One Part - Metronome NAME /...
... Voice Volume - Split Point 1 - Split Point 2 - Minus One Right Hand Channel - Type Name - Tuning - Touch Sensitivity - Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only) - Pressing the appropriate button in the display as it plays. Main Voice Name - Main Voice Reverb Level - GM Voice •CART (Cartridge...the Voice effectrelated functions: Dual mode (page 12), Chorus (page 16), Harmony/Echo (page 16), and Reverb (page 18). Local Control - CART •General MIDI When a GM Voice is selected, this icon appears. • Dual Voice (page 13) - Minus One Part - Metronome NAME /...
Owner's Manual
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...B VOLUME JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI REVERB/OTHERS Parameter Name Display Name Range Description Reverb Type Name - 1 - 9 This determines the... ). (See page 18.) Higher values result in a wider dynamic range and give you more expressive control over the level of the Voices. Lamp 230 only) on/off This turns the keyboard guide lamps on.... • The following overall parameters: Transpose, Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. ˙ Reverb/Others Sub Menu First, use the numeric keypad or ...
...B VOLUME JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI REVERB/OTHERS Parameter Name Display Name Range Description Reverb Type Name - 1 - 9 This determines the... ). (See page 18.) Higher values result in a wider dynamic range and give you more expressive control over the level of the Voices. Lamp 230 only) on/off This turns the keyboard guide lamps on.... • The following overall parameters: Transpose, Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. ˙ Reverb/Others Sub Menu First, use the numeric keypad or ...
Owner's Manual
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... MEMORY STYLE SECTION SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO dim 6 5aug minMaj7sus4 A B VOLUME JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI REVERB/OTHERS NOTE • Selecting STYLE with playing chords, the convenient Jam Track section automatically plays stylistically appropriate chord and section changes for the Auto... 're a novice and not familiar with the Main Menu buttons does not change the selected mode; Available Styles are listed on the panel. If you control the accompaniment by using the +/-
... MEMORY STYLE SECTION SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO dim 6 5aug minMaj7sus4 A B VOLUME JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI REVERB/OTHERS NOTE • Selecting STYLE with playing chords, the convenient Jam Track section automatically plays stylistically appropriate chord and section changes for the Auto... 're a novice and not familiar with the Main Menu buttons does not change the selected mode; Available Styles are listed on the panel. If you control the accompaniment by using the +/-
Owner's Manual
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... and other devices to "communicate" with a Computer or Sequencer" below) and have up to the same MIDI channel. What is usually sent and received over one of MIDI-related controls. On the PortaTone, the relevant parameters are located on the rear panel of Voices. You can take advantage... of the vast wealth of General MIDI is in the MIDI Sub Menu (page 40). To do this powerful ...
... and other devices to "communicate" with a Computer or Sequencer" below) and have up to the same MIDI channel. What is usually sent and received over one of MIDI-related controls. On the PortaTone, the relevant parameters are located on the rear panel of Voices. You can take advantage... of the vast wealth of General MIDI is in the MIDI Sub Menu (page 40). To do this powerful ...
Owner's Manual
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...) setting on the external device and the Local Control setting on a tone generator (essentially a synthesizer without a keyboard). Depending on how the other keyboard to the same value. PortaTone PSR-230/220 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT MUSIC Computer NOTE • To avoid a MIDI feedback loop, check that the MIDI Receive Switch is set to "on" (see...
...) setting on the external device and the Local Control setting on a tone generator (essentially a synthesizer without a keyboard). Depending on how the other keyboard to the same value. PortaTone PSR-230/220 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT MUSIC Computer NOTE • To avoid a MIDI feedback loop, check that the MIDI Receive Switch is set to "on" (see...
Owner's Manual
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...AcompOut on/off Receive Channel Select Receive Switch RcvChSel Rcv SW 01-16 on/off Local Control Local on/off External Clock ExtClock on/off Description This determines how the PortaTone is controlled by MIDI clock data from the keyboard. The default setting is channel 01 . The default setting is...have Style or Song playback follow the external device. This determines over channels 3 - 10. When set to "on " for using a MIDI device to control the PortaTone, make sure that the Receive Switch is set to "on ," the Voices respond to notes played from an external sequencer or ...
...AcompOut on/off Receive Channel Select Receive Switch RcvChSel Rcv SW 01-16 on/off Local Control Local on/off External Clock ExtClock on/off Description This determines how the PortaTone is controlled by MIDI clock data from the keyboard. The default setting is channel 01 . The default setting is...have Style or Song playback follow the external device. This determines over channels 3 - 10. When set to "on " for using a MIDI device to control the PortaTone, make sure that the Receive Switch is set to "on ," the Voices respond to notes played from an external sequencer or ...
Owner's Manual
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...2 cannot be entered, or the Accompaniment Split Point cannot be turned off , a buzzing or popping This is normal and indicates that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is reversed; Select another mode (Voice or Style). Stop the Song or Rhythm/Accompanyment and press the VOICE, STYLE, SONG, or...respond to a maximum of the MIDI menu settings have been returned to "on the rear panel. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the PortaTone is turned on . (See page 40.) The Auto Accompaniment does not function properly. Make sure Local Control is turned on or off ...
...2 cannot be entered, or the Accompaniment Split Point cannot be turned off , a buzzing or popping This is normal and indicates that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is reversed; Select another mode (Voice or Style). Stop the Song or Rhythm/Accompanyment and press the VOICE, STYLE, SONG, or...respond to a maximum of the MIDI menu settings have been returned to "on the rear panel. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the PortaTone is turned on . (See page 40.) The Auto Accompaniment does not function properly. Make sure Local Control is turned on or off ...
Owner's Manual
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... Control 4 0 M Main A and B sections 21, 22 Main Voice GM Voice 1 1 Main Voice menu 1 1 Main Voice Octave 1 1 Main Voice Pan 1 1 Main Voice Reverb Level 1 1 Main Voice Volume 1 1 Metronome 19, 21 MIDI 3 8 MIDI Implementation Chart 4 6 MIDI menu 4 0 Minus One 3 1 Minus One Channel Settings (Left, Right 31, 32 Minus One Part Setting 31, 32 Music Cartridge (PSR-230...
... Control 4 0 M Main A and B sections 21, 22 Main Voice GM Voice 1 1 Main Voice menu 1 1 Main Voice Octave 1 1 Main Voice Pan 1 1 Main Voice Reverb Level 1 1 Main Voice Volume 1 1 Metronome 19, 21 MIDI 3 8 MIDI Implementation Chart 4 6 MIDI menu 4 0 Minus One 3 1 Minus One Channel Settings (Left, Right 31, 32 Minus One Part Setting 31, 32 Music Cartridge (PSR-230...
Owner's Manual
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... MIDI protocol allows performance and other data to control a tone generator from manufacturer B. The PSR-230/220 voice allocation complies with the GM System Level 1 standard. 47 The relation between control change... is received, the latest bank select value is received. This value is known as 16 MIDI channel multi-timbral tone generator. Start / Stop message is ignored. The General MIDI protocol was originally created to be changed simultaneously (universal system exclusive). / Table d'implémentation / Gráfico de implememtación *0 PSR-220...
... MIDI protocol allows performance and other data to control a tone generator from manufacturer B. The PSR-230/220 voice allocation complies with the GM System Level 1 standard. 47 The relation between control change... is received, the latest bank select value is received. This value is known as 16 MIDI channel multi-timbral tone generator. Start / Stop message is ignored. The General MIDI protocol was originally created to be changed simultaneously (universal system exclusive). / Table d'implémentation / Gráfico de implememtación *0 PSR-220...
Owner's Manual
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... Touch Setting Easy Chord Memory 4 User Songs: Real-time Recording, Step Recording, Song Clear Overall Controls Transpose Tuning Metronome Music Cartridge PSR-230: Yes PSR-220: No Guide Lamps PSR-230: Yes PSR-220: No Controls POWER, VOLUME, DEMO, SUB MENU, MAIN MENU, TOUCH RESPONSE, SPLIT, FINGERING, VOLUME, TEMPO...), EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END), DUAL/CHORUS, HARMONY/ECHO, REVERB Other Terminals & Fittings Music Cartridge slot (PSR-230 only) DC IN 10-12V jack PHONES/AUX OUT jack SUSTAIN jack MIDI IN/OUT terminals Music Stand slot Amplifier Stereo: 3.0 W + 3.0 W (with PA-3B adaptor); 6.0 W+6.0...
... Touch Setting Easy Chord Memory 4 User Songs: Real-time Recording, Step Recording, Song Clear Overall Controls Transpose Tuning Metronome Music Cartridge PSR-230: Yes PSR-220: No Guide Lamps PSR-230: Yes PSR-220: No Controls POWER, VOLUME, DEMO, SUB MENU, MAIN MENU, TOUCH RESPONSE, SPLIT, FINGERING, VOLUME, TEMPO...), EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END), DUAL/CHORUS, HARMONY/ECHO, REVERB Other Terminals & Fittings Music Cartridge slot (PSR-230 only) DC IN 10-12V jack PHONES/AUX OUT jack SUSTAIN jack MIDI IN/OUT terminals Music Stand slot Amplifier Stereo: 3.0 W + 3.0 W (with PA-3B adaptor); 6.0 W+6.0...