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You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-ofuse in order to take full advantage of its various features. CONTENTS Main Features 1 Precautions - Taking Care of the Yamaha PortaTone! The Style Mode 20 Selecting a Style and Playing an Auto ...Playing a Voice - Easy Chord Memory 33 Real-time Recording 34 Step Recording 35 Song Clear 35 User Song Playback 35 Music Cartridge (PSR-230) 36 Inserting a Music Cartridge 36 ˙ Music Cartridge Precautions 36 Selecting Styles on a Music Cartridge 37 Selecting Songs on your...
You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-ofuse in order to take full advantage of its various features. CONTENTS Main Features 1 Precautions - Taking Care of the Yamaha PortaTone! The Style Mode 20 Selecting a Style and Playing an Auto ...Playing a Voice - Easy Chord Memory 33 Real-time Recording 34 Step Recording 35 Song Clear 35 User Song Playback 35 Music Cartridge (PSR-230) 36 Inserting a Music Cartridge 36 ˙ Music Cartridge Precautions 36 Selecting Styles on a Music Cartridge 37 Selecting Songs on your...
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...for enhancing the Voices. ˙ Easy Chord Memory for recording your keyboard technique. ˙ Music Cartridge slot (on PSR-230) lets you create automatic backing for your original songs. ˙ Guide lamps (on PSR-230), and the Minus One and Repeat Play functions provide convenient, ...powerful tools 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 enhancing the Voices. ˙ Easy Chord Memory for recording your keyboard technique. ˙ Music Cartridge slot (on PSR-230) lets you create automatic backing for your original songs. ˙ Guide lamps (on PSR-230), and the Minus One and Repeat Play functions provide convenient, ...powerful tools 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 ...
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PHONES / AUX OUT ˙ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PortaTone is equipped with a built-... the sound, and release for sustain control. Music Stand Insert the bottom edge of the PortaTone control panel. (PSR-230) 4 PHONES/AUX OUT Jack ˙ Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without pressing the footswitch. ...rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack. The footswitch functions like the damper switch on . SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can also play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. Also, do not disconnect ...
PHONES / AUX OUT ˙ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PortaTone is equipped with a built-... the sound, and release for sustain control. Music Stand Insert the bottom edge of the PortaTone control panel. (PSR-230) 4 PHONES/AUX OUT Jack ˙ Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without pressing the footswitch. ...rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack. The footswitch functions like the damper switch on . SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can also play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. Also, do not disconnect ...
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..., turn on the power. The Demo Songs will play along on , the Voice mode is automatically called up . Whenever the power is turned on the keyboard with the instrument. 1 First, turn the VOLUME control about a third of what you start playing. You can adjust the control for optimum level once you...
..., turn on the power. The Demo Songs will play along on , the Voice mode is automatically called up . Whenever the power is turned on the keyboard with the instrument. 1 First, turn the VOLUME control about a third of what you start playing. You can adjust the control for optimum level once you...
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...4 EASY CHORD MEMORY MEASURE BEAT SONG 7 8 9 0 EASY NO YES CHORD CARTRIGE MEMORY CART REC/ END PSR-230 5 VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR PSR-220 POP 01 8BEAT POP 02 8 UPBT POP 03 LIGHT POP 04 FOLKROCK 05 DETROIT POP 06 UP POP SHFL ... 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/AUTO FILL + START/STOP ONE TOUCH SETTING REPEAT...
...4 EASY CHORD MEMORY MEASURE BEAT SONG 7 8 9 0 EASY NO YES CHORD CARTRIGE MEMORY CART REC/ END PSR-230 5 VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR PSR-220 POP 01 8BEAT POP 02 8 UPBT POP 03 LIGHT POP 04 FOLKROCK 05 DETROIT POP 06 UP POP SHFL ... 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/AUTO FILL + START/STOP ONE TOUCH SETTING REPEAT...
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... page 5 " VOLUME control page 5 # DEMO button page 5 $ ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME controls pages 23, 32 % ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG TEMPO controls page 22 & KEYBOARD controls • TOUCH RESPONSE button page 18 • SPLIT button page 14 • FINGERING button page 24 ' SUB MENU buttons pages 8, 11 ( Panel...Mode button page 10 - buttons 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 ...
... page 5 " VOLUME control page 5 # DEMO button page 5 $ ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME controls pages 23, 32 % ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG TEMPO controls page 22 & KEYBOARD controls • TOUCH RESPONSE button page 18 • SPLIT button page 14 • FINGERING button page 24 ' SUB MENU buttons pages 8, 11 ( Panel...Mode button page 10 - buttons 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 ...
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... shows the name and number of the ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons. (See pages 27, 33.) 1 2 3 4 STYLE This section contains indications for the keyboard-related functions: Touch Response (page 18), Split mode (page 14), and Fingering (page 24). Pressing the appropriate button on the panel turns the corresponding function...-STOP button turns that shows all important settings for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). Use the MAIN MENU buttons to select a Main Menu item, and the SUB MENU buttons to the detailed settings ...
... shows the name and number of the ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons. (See pages 27, 33.) 1 2 3 4 STYLE This section contains indications for the keyboard-related functions: Touch Response (page 18), Split mode (page 14), and Fingering (page 24). Pressing the appropriate button on the panel turns the corresponding function...-STOP button turns that shows all important settings for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). Use the MAIN MENU buttons to select a Main Menu item, and the SUB MENU buttons to the detailed settings ...
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...(PSR-230 only) When a Music Cartridge Song or Style is selected, this icon appears. Dual Voice Name - GM Voice • Split Voice (page 15) - Split Voice Volume - Split Voice Pan - Split Voice Reverb Level - Accompaniment Split Point • Song (page 32) - Harmony Volume - Keyboard...), and Reverb (page 18). Dual Voice Volume - Song Name - Transpose - Voice Set - Receive Switch - Reverb Type Name - Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only) - Minus One Left Hand Channel • Harmony/Echo (page 17) - Main Voice Octave - Dual Voice Reverb Level - Accompaniment Out...
...(PSR-230 only) When a Music Cartridge Song or Style is selected, this icon appears. Dual Voice Name - GM Voice • Split Voice (page 15) - Split Voice Volume - Split Voice Pan - Split Voice Reverb Level - Accompaniment Split Point • Song (page 32) - Harmony Volume - Keyboard...), and Reverb (page 18). Dual Voice Volume - Song Name - Transpose - Voice Set - Receive Switch - Reverb Type Name - Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only) - Minus One Left Hand Channel • Harmony/Echo (page 17) - Main Voice Octave - Dual Voice Reverb Level - Accompaniment Out...
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Main Voice Mode 1 Select the Voice mode. Available Voices are selected.) VOICE MODE CART ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD EFFECT STYLE 1 TOUCH NAME / SUB MENU GrandPno VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE... DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE NOTE • You can play a single Voice over the entire range of the keyboard. buttons. For example, to select Voice 09, first press "0" on the numeric keypad, then "9." 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES For GM ...
Main Voice Mode 1 Select the Voice mode. Available Voices are selected.) VOICE MODE CART ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD EFFECT STYLE 1 TOUCH NAME / SUB MENU GrandPno VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE... DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE NOTE • You can play a single Voice over the entire range of the keyboard. buttons. For example, to select Voice 09, first press "0" on the numeric keypad, then "9." 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES For GM ...
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... GMcompatible song data. SUB MENU ˙ Main Voice Sub Menu NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART M.Volume ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY...
... GMcompatible song data. SUB MENU ˙ Main Voice Sub Menu NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART M.Volume ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY...
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...down the - VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR DUAL DUAL/CHORUS button DUAL icon in display When you play the keyboard, both MAIN MENU buttons simultaneously. • Reset to default settings To reset the selected Main Voice parameter to its default settings, simultaneously ...sounds from which keys. buttons. • Negative values To directly enter negative values (for the sounds are also printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which sounds are actually one Voice being the Main Voice selected in the display. Dual Voice Mode The Dual Voice mode...
...down the - VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR DUAL DUAL/CHORUS button DUAL icon in display When you play the keyboard, both MAIN MENU buttons simultaneously. • Reset to default settings To reset the selected Main Voice parameter to its default settings, simultaneously ...sounds from which keys. buttons. • Negative values To directly enter negative values (for the sounds are also printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which sounds are actually one Voice being the Main Voice selected in the display. Dual Voice Mode The Dual Voice mode...
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...To change the setting. MAIN MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART ViolinSt ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY...; Dual Voice Sub Menu NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART D.Volume ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE ...
...To change the setting. MAIN MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART ViolinSt ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY...; Dual Voice Sub Menu NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART D.Volume ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE ...
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.... 1 Turn on the Split Voice mode. SUB MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART S.Volume ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE...The right-hand (or upper) Voice is selected in display When you can have the Split Voice play in the lower section of the keyboard, and play the keyboard, both the currently selected Main and Split Voices will be used together. buttons to opposite sections of the...
.... 1 Turn on the Split Voice mode. SUB MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART S.Volume ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE...The right-hand (or upper) Voice is selected in display When you can have the Split Voice play in the lower section of the keyboard, and play the keyboard, both the currently selected Main and Split Voices will be used together. buttons to opposite sections of the...
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...effect. Press the DUAL/CHORUS button once or twice, or until the CHORUS icon appears in display When you enhance the sound of the keyboard) to match the accompaniment chords. VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR CHORUS DUAL/CHORUS button CHORUS icon in display ... itself, creating a thicker and warmer sound. Various settings for special effects. Other Voice Controls Chorus The Chorus effect lets you play the keyboard, the currently selected Harmony or Echo effect will be applied to a Voice. Harmony/Echo Harmony and Echo are two separate effects that can...
...effect. Press the DUAL/CHORUS button once or twice, or until the CHORUS icon appears in display When you enhance the sound of the keyboard) to match the accompaniment chords. VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR CHORUS DUAL/CHORUS button CHORUS icon in display ... itself, creating a thicker and warmer sound. Various settings for special effects. Other Voice Controls Chorus The Chorus effect lets you play the keyboard, the currently selected Harmony or Echo effect will be applied to a Voice. Harmony/Echo Harmony and Echo are two separate effects that can...
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MAIN MENU MODE NAME / SUB MENU CART Duet ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE EASY CHORD MEMORY SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO dim 6 5aug 7 MAIN ...
MAIN MENU MODE NAME / SUB MENU CART Duet ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE EASY CHORD MEMORY SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO dim 6 5aug 7 MAIN ...
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...Name parameter with the SUB MENU buttons, and use the numeric keypad or +/- Touch Response The PortaTone keyboard has a Touch Response feature, letting you expressively play the keyboard, the currently selected Reverb effect will be ajusted independently for each of Touch Response) can be directly ...types are installed or an AC adaptor is connected. 18 Press the TOUCH RESPONSE button. (The TOUCH icon appears in the display.) KEYBOARD TOUCH RESPONSE SPLIT FINGERING TOUCH TOUCH RESPONSE button TOUCH RESPONSE icon in the Sub Menus. Reverb will change the setting. (For details, ...
...Name parameter with the SUB MENU buttons, and use the numeric keypad or +/- Touch Response The PortaTone keyboard has a Touch Response feature, letting you expressively play the keyboard, the currently selected Reverb effect will be ajusted independently for each of Touch Response) can be directly ...types are installed or an AC adaptor is connected. 18 Press the TOUCH RESPONSE button. (The TOUCH icon appears in the display.) KEYBOARD TOUCH RESPONSE SPLIT FINGERING TOUCH TOUCH RESPONSE button TOUCH RESPONSE icon in the Sub Menus. Reverb will change the setting. (For details, ...
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...being played. 19 MAIN MENU MODE NAME / SUB MENU CART Hall1 ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO...pitch setting of Reverb effect. Lamp 230 only) on/off This turns the keyboard guide lamps on or off . button. • The following overall parameters: Transpose, Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. ˙ Reverb/Others Sub Menu First, use the...
...being played. 19 MAIN MENU MODE NAME / SUB MENU CART Hall1 ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO...pitch setting of Reverb effect. Lamp 230 only) on/off This turns the keyboard guide lamps on or off . button. • The following overall parameters: Transpose, Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. ˙ Reverb/Others Sub Menu First, use the...
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... Jam Track - The Auto Accompaniment features that are selected.) STYLE NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART 8BeatPop ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO dim...
... Jam Track - The Auto Accompaniment features that are selected.) STYLE NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART 8BeatPop ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO dim...
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...on or off as needed. (See page 19.) 21 The flashing pattern provides a visual indication of both the tempo and time signature of the keyboard. Next, press the INTRO button, followed by the SYNC-START button. (The INTRO indication in the Auto Accompaniment section of each measure. before...A /B/JAM indication flashes to select which play a chord in one of the section buttons - The icon flashes at the first beat of the keyboard. NOTE • Dynamic Style The Style numbers 81~00 are the Dynamic Styles, which pattern follows the Intro. Because the note other than the...
...on or off as needed. (See page 19.) 21 The flashing pattern provides a visual indication of both the tempo and time signature of the keyboard. Next, press the INTRO button, followed by the SYNC-START button. (The INTRO indication in the Auto Accompaniment section of each measure. before...A /B/JAM indication flashes to select which play a chord in one of the section buttons - The icon flashes at the first beat of the keyboard. NOTE • Dynamic Style The Style numbers 81~00 are the Dynamic Styles, which pattern follows the Intro. Because the note other than the...
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...or Fingered Fingering mode (pages 25, 26) is selected, chords played in the display. The tempo value appears in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard are automatically selected. • The range of the Style, if you can add variation in the display. To reset the tempo to the default ...Auto Accompaniment feature. Try playing some chords in 1 bpm steps). Use the TEMPO buttons to 280 bpm (in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change the tempo of the PortaTone, the tempo is from 32 to change with each chord you...
...or Fingered Fingering mode (pages 25, 26) is selected, chords played in the display. The tempo value appears in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard are automatically selected. • The range of the Style, if you can add variation in the display. To reset the tempo to the default ...Auto Accompaniment feature. Try playing some chords in 1 bpm steps). Use the TEMPO buttons to 280 bpm (in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change the tempo of the PortaTone, the tempo is from 32 to change with each chord you...