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Taking Care of the Yamaha PortaTone! Main Voice Mode....10 ˙ Main Voice Sub Menu 11 ˙ ... 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 ... 3 PHONES/AUX OUT Jack 4 SUSTAIN Jack 4 Music Stand 4 Getting Started - You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-ofuse in a highly compact package. The Voice Mode 10 Selecting and Playing a...
Taking Care of the Yamaha PortaTone! Main Voice Mode....10 ˙ Main Voice Sub Menu 11 ˙ ... 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 ... 3 PHONES/AUX OUT Jack 4 SUSTAIN Jack 4 Music Stand 4 Getting Started - You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-ofuse in a highly compact package. The Voice Mode 10 Selecting and Playing a...
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... and Songs. ˙ Comprehensive MIDI control, including 16-part multi-timbral capacity and full General MIDI compatibility. ˙ Built-in optional Yamaha Music Cartridges for recording your own chord progressions - including Reverb, Chorus, Harmony and Echo - Each of the 100 Styles also features a...), and the Minus One and Repeat Play functions provide convenient, powerful tools for learning new songs and improving your keyboard technique. ˙ Music Cartridge slot (on PSR-230) lets you plug in high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system. 1 Each of the 100 Styles features four ...
... and Songs. ˙ Comprehensive MIDI control, including 16-part multi-timbral capacity and full General MIDI compatibility. ˙ Built-in optional Yamaha Music Cartridges for recording your own chord progressions - including Reverb, Chorus, Harmony and Echo - Each of the 100 Styles also features a...), and the Minus One and Repeat Play functions provide convenient, powerful tools for learning new songs and improving your keyboard technique. ˙ Music Cartridge slot (on PSR-230) lets you plug in high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system. 1 Each of the 100 Styles features four ...
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...audio cable to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on without disturbing others, connect a set of the PortaTone control panel. (PSR-230) 4 SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can also play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. Also, do not disconnect the switch while the ... to sustain the sound, and release for sustain control. The footswitch functions like the damper switch on . PHONES / AUX OUT ˙ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PortaTone is automatically cut off before connecting or disconnecting the footswitch.
...audio cable to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on without disturbing others, connect a set of the PortaTone control panel. (PSR-230) 4 SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can also play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. Also, do not disconnect the switch while the ... to sustain the sound, and release for sustain control. The footswitch functions like the damper switch on . PHONES / AUX OUT ˙ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PortaTone is automatically cut off before connecting or disconnecting the footswitch.
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... you start playing. You can adjust the control for optimum level once you can also play along on , the Voice mode is turned on the keyboard with the instrument. 1 First, turn the VOLUME control about a third of the way up and set to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give...
... you start playing. You can adjust the control for optimum level once you can also play along on , the Voice mode is turned on the keyboard with the instrument. 1 First, turn the VOLUME control about a third of the way up and set to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give...
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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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Top Panel Controls ! 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...switch 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 ...
Top Panel Controls ! 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...switch 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 ...
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...SUB MENU buttons to the detailed settings for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). ONE TOUCH SETTING This indicates which mode is also displayed when playing chords in the Auto Accompaniment section of the... selected Voice, Style, or Song, or the selected Sub Menu parameter. Pressing the appropriate button in time with the current tempo. KEYBOARD This section contains indications for the Styles, Songs and effects. STYLE VOICE SONG EASY CHORD MEM TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING SONG This section contains ...
...SUB MENU buttons to the detailed settings for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). ONE TOUCH SETTING This indicates which mode is also displayed when playing chords in the Auto Accompaniment section of the... selected Voice, Style, or Song, or the selected Sub Menu parameter. Pressing the appropriate button in time with the current tempo. KEYBOARD This section contains indications for the Styles, Songs and effects. STYLE VOICE SONG EASY CHORD MEM TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING SONG This section contains ...
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...8226; Style (page 20, 26) - Minus One Part - Minus One Left Hand Channel • Harmony/Echo (page 17) - Tuning - Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only) - each of which is selected, this icon appears. • Dual Voice (page 13) - VOLUME 9 Split Voice Name - Split Voice Reverb ...Song Name - Voice Set - Metronome NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART GrandPno 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 ...
...8226; Style (page 20, 26) - Minus One Part - Minus One Left Hand Channel • Harmony/Echo (page 17) - Tuning - Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only) - each of which is selected, this icon appears. • Dual Voice (page 13) - VOLUME 9 Split Voice Name - Split Voice Reverb ...Song Name - Voice Set - Metronome NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART GrandPno 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 ...
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...For GM Voices, make sure to enter three-digit numbers. 10 Use the numeric keypad. 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) with Chorus, Harmony, Echo, and Reverb effects. For example, to select Voice 09, first press "0" on the upper right of the keyboard. The Voice mode is called up two different Voices for playing and enhancing these Voices. the Style or Song mode is still active, but the...
...For GM Voices, make sure to enter three-digit numbers. 10 Use the numeric keypad. 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) with Chorus, Harmony, Echo, and Reverb effects. For example, to select Voice 09, first press "0" on the upper right of the keyboard. The Voice mode is called up two different Voices for playing and enhancing these Voices. the Style or Song mode is still active, but the...
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..., Octave, Pan, etc. - 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...
..., Octave, Pan, etc. - 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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one octave lower. Dual Voice Mode The Dual Voice mode lets you play the keyboard, both the currently selected Main and Dual Voices will be directly selected by pressing both MAIN MENU buttons simultaneously. • Reset to default ...to its default settings, simultaneously press the +/- buttons. • Negative values To directly enter negative values (for the notes are also printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which keys. Playing Two Voices - VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR DUAL DUAL/CHORUS button DUAL icon in display When...
one octave lower. Dual Voice Mode The Dual Voice mode lets you play the keyboard, both the currently selected Main and Dual Voices will be directly selected by pressing both MAIN MENU buttons simultaneously. • Reset to default ...to its default settings, simultaneously press the +/- buttons. • Negative values To directly enter negative values (for the notes are also printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which keys. Playing Two Voices - VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR DUAL DUAL/CHORUS button DUAL icon in display When...
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...˙ 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 DUAL VOICE...in the display. 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 ...
...˙ 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 DUAL VOICE...in the display. 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 ...
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... 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 upper. 14 MAIN MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART FngrBass 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 ...
... 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 upper. 14 MAIN MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE CART FngrBass 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 ...
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... effects. VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR CHORUS DUAL/CHORUS button CHORUS icon in display When you enhance the sound of the keyboard) to a Voice. To use Harmony or Echo: 1 Turn on the Chorus effect. Harmony is used in the upper section of a Voice with chorus modulation. Press... can be applied to match the accompaniment chords. Turn on the Harmony/Echo effect. Other Voice Controls Chorus The Chorus effect lets you play the keyboard, the currently selected Harmony or Echo effect will be heard. 16
... effects. VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR CHORUS DUAL/CHORUS button CHORUS icon in display When you enhance the sound of the keyboard) to a Voice. To use Harmony or Echo: 1 Turn on the Chorus effect. Harmony is used in the upper section of a Voice with chorus modulation. Press... can be applied to match the accompaniment chords. Turn on the Harmony/Echo effect. Other Voice Controls Chorus The Chorus effect lets you play the keyboard, the currently selected Harmony or Echo effect will be heard. 16
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... (page 19) is based on the selected tempo. 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...
... (page 19) is based on the selected tempo. 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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...13 and 15) • If Reverb Type 9 (No Effect) is heard in display 2 Change the Touch Sensitivity, if desired. Touch Response The PortaTone keyboard has a Touch Response feature, letting you strike the keys. To use the numeric keypad or +/- Press the REVERB button. (The REVERB icon appears in ... selected in the Style menu. • The Reverb Type Name parameter can be directly selected by how soft or hard you expressively play the keyboard, the currently selected Reverb effect will be adjusted. 1 Turn on the Reverb effect. Press the TOUCH RESPONSE button. (The TOUCH icon appears...
...13 and 15) • If Reverb Type 9 (No Effect) is heard in display 2 Change the Touch Sensitivity, if desired. Touch Response The PortaTone keyboard has a Touch Response feature, letting you strike the keys. To use the numeric keypad or +/- Press the REVERB button. (The REVERB icon appears in ... selected in the Style menu. • The Reverb Type Name parameter can be directly selected by how soft or hard you expressively play the keyboard, the currently selected Reverb effect will be adjusted. 1 Turn on the Reverb effect. Press the TOUCH RESPONSE button. (The TOUCH icon appears...
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.... These include the Reverb Type parameter as well as batteries are retained in semitone increments. Lamp 230 only) on/off This turns the keyboard guide lamps on (default), selecting a Panel Voice in the Reverb/Others menu. The Reverb types are contained in the Main Voice menu ..., as long as the following settings are installed or an AC adaptor is connected: Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. • Transpose cannot be changed during Auto Accompaniment and Song playback. buttons to its default settings, simultaneously press the...
.... These include the Reverb Type parameter as well as batteries are retained in semitone increments. Lamp 230 only) on/off This turns the keyboard guide lamps on (default), selecting a Panel Voice in the Reverb/Others menu. The Reverb types are contained in the Main Voice menu ..., as long as the following settings are installed or an AC adaptor is connected: Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. • Transpose cannot be changed during Auto Accompaniment and Song playback. buttons to its default settings, simultaneously press the...
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... add the excitement of 100 different Styles 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...
... add the excitement of 100 different Styles 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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...rhythm starts playing immediately without bass and chord accompaniment. You can do this in time with an Intro pattern First, press one of the keyboard. before pressing the START/STOP button.) START/STOP START/STOP Using Synchro Start The PortaTone also has a Synchro Start function that allows you...or B section will play more complex and interesting accompaniment patterns than the notes derived from the chord you designated may be turned on the keyboard. NOTE • The metronome sound can be played back, some Dynamic Styles may contain tension notes and so on. The icon flashes...
...rhythm starts playing immediately without bass and chord accompaniment. You can do this in time with an Intro pattern First, press one of the keyboard. before pressing the START/STOP button.) START/STOP START/STOP Using Synchro Start The PortaTone also has a Synchro Start function that allows you...or B section will play more complex and interesting accompaniment patterns than the notes derived from the chord you designated may be turned on the keyboard. NOTE • The metronome sound can be played back, some Dynamic Styles may contain tension notes and so on. The icon flashes...
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...A or B buttons A indication in the display. To reset the tempo to the default setting when selecting a different Song or Style. Also, the tempo of the keyboard are automatically selected. • The range of Style 01. 6 Change the Style section (Main A , Main B, or Jam Track), if you can be shown ...and TEMPO˝ to change with each chord you wish. even if it ; Try playing some chords in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change the tempo of four Fill-in the Auto Accompaniment section of a Song or Style returns ...
...A or B buttons A indication in the display. To reset the tempo to the default setting when selecting a different Song or Style. Also, the tempo of the keyboard are automatically selected. • The range of Style 01. 6 Change the Style section (Main A , Main B, or Jam Track), if you can be shown ...and TEMPO˝ to change with each chord you wish. even if it ; Try playing some chords in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change the tempo of four Fill-in the Auto Accompaniment section of a Song or Style returns ...