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You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ...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...a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. The Voice Mode 10 Selecting and Playing a Voice - Taking Care of the Yamaha PortaTone! CONTENTS Main Features 1 Precautions - Congratulations on a Music Cartridge 37 MIDI Functions 38 MIDI Basics 38 ...
You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ...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...a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. The Voice Mode 10 Selecting and Playing a Voice - Taking Care of the Yamaha PortaTone! CONTENTS Main Features 1 Precautions - Congratulations on a Music Cartridge 37 MIDI Functions 38 MIDI Basics 38 ...
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Each of the 100 Styles features four different One Touch Settings. ˙ Touch Response function for recording your keyboard technique. ˙ Music Cartridge slot (on PSR-230) lets you plug in optional Yamaha Music Cartridges for adding new accompaniment Styles and Songs. ˙ Comprehensive MIDI control, including 16-part multi-timbral capacity and full General...
Each of the 100 Styles features four different One Touch Settings. ˙ Touch Response function for recording your keyboard technique. ˙ Music Cartridge slot (on PSR-230) lets you plug in optional Yamaha Music Cartridges for adding new accompaniment Styles and Songs. ˙ Comprehensive MIDI control, including 16-part multi-timbral capacity and full General...
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SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can also play it through an external amplifier...to the rear panel SUSTAIN jack for normal decay. 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. SUSTAIN NOTE... at the top rear of the included music stand into this jack. PHONES / AUX OUT ˙ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PortaTone is on the PortaTone. First, make sure the PortaTone and any external devices...
SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can also play it through an external amplifier...to the rear panel SUSTAIN jack for normal decay. 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. SUSTAIN NOTE... at the top rear of the included music stand into this jack. PHONES / AUX OUT ˙ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PortaTone is on the PortaTone. First, make sure the PortaTone and any external devices...
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Whenever the power is automatically called up . The Demo Songs will play along 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 ...
Whenever the power is automatically called up . The Demo Songs will play along 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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...3 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 07... DEMO # ' SUB MENU MODE ( CART NAME / SUB MENU 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 ...
...3 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 07... DEMO # ' SUB MENU MODE ( CART NAME / SUB MENU 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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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 12, 16 ...POWER 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 Display...
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 12, 16 ...POWER 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 Display...
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...various icons and indications in the Auto Accompaniment section of the selected Voice, Style, or Song, or the selected Sub Menu parameter. KEYBOARD This section contains indications for the instrument. The current measure and beat are also displayed during Song playback (page 28). These include settings... as well as various settings for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). STYLE VOICE SONG EASY CHORD MEM TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING SONG This section contains indications for the Styles, Songs and effects.
...various icons and indications in the Auto Accompaniment section of the selected Voice, Style, or Song, or the selected Sub Menu parameter. KEYBOARD This section contains indications for the instrument. The current measure and beat are also displayed during Song playback (page 28). These include settings... as well as various settings for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). STYLE VOICE SONG EASY CHORD MEM TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING SONG This section contains indications for the Styles, Songs and effects.
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... Accompaniment Split Point • Song (page 32) - Remote Channel - Tuning - Main Voice Name - GM Voice •CART (Cartridge) (PSR-230 only) When a Music Cartridge Song or Style is indicated in the VOICE EFFECT section of the Styles, or the rhythm/accompaniment patterns. Split Point ... • Harmony/Echo (page 17) - Voice Set - Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only) - Pressing the appropriate button in the display as it plays. GM Voice • Split Voice (page 15) - Style Name - Keyboard Out - Touch Sensitivity - Main Voice Volume - Minus One Right Hand Channel...
... Accompaniment Split Point • Song (page 32) - Remote Channel - Tuning - Main Voice Name - GM Voice •CART (Cartridge) (PSR-230 only) When a Music Cartridge Song or Style is indicated in the VOICE EFFECT section of the Styles, or the rhythm/accompaniment patterns. Split Point ... • Harmony/Echo (page 17) - Voice Set - Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only) - Pressing the appropriate button in the display as it plays. GM Voice • Split Voice (page 15) - Style Name - Keyboard Out - Touch Sensitivity - Main Voice Volume - Minus One Right Hand Channel...
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... Voice menu is actually divided into three separate modes: Main, Dual and Split. 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... "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 Voices, make sure to each Voice name on the upper right of the keyboard. The Dual Voice mode (page 12) allows you enhance the sound of the Voice or Voices with the Main Menu buttons does not change the...
... Voice menu is actually divided into three separate modes: Main, Dual and Split. 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... "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 Voices, make sure to each Voice name on the upper right of the keyboard. The Dual Voice mode (page 12) allows you enhance the sound of the Voice or Voices with the Main Menu buttons does not change the...
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..., and press the - 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...
..., and press the - 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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...C1) is note 24 (C0). buttons. • Negative values To directly enter negative values (for the notes are played from the keyboard. Dual Voice Mode The Dual Voice mode lets you create richly textured sounds by pressing both the currently selected Main and Dual Voices will...octave lower. 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 ...
...C1) is note 24 (C0). buttons. • Negative values To directly enter negative values (for the notes are played from the keyboard. Dual Voice Mode The Dual Voice mode lets you create richly textured sounds by pressing both the currently selected Main and Dual Voices will...octave lower. 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 ...
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...press the + or - 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/...729; 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 ...
...press the + or - 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/...729; 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 ...
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.... 2 Select the desired Split Voice and make other settings for the Voice, if desired. buttons to opposite sections of the keyboard and play the keyboard, both the currently selected Main and Split Voices will be used together. First, use the numeric keypad or +/- Split Voice ... change the setting. 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 SONG...
.... 2 Select the desired Split Voice and make other settings for the Voice, if desired. buttons to opposite sections of the keyboard and play the keyboard, both the currently selected Main and Split Voices will be used together. First, use the numeric keypad or +/- Split Voice ... change the setting. 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 SONG...
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... display.) VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR HARMONY HARMONY/ECHO button HARMONY icon in display When you enhance the sound of the keyboard) to match the accompaniment chords. This slightly detunes the Voice with the auto accompaniment features (page 20), and creates automatic harmonies (for special effects. .... 16 Harmony is used in conjunction with itself, creating a thicker and warmer sound. Other Voice Controls Chorus The Chorus effect lets you play the keyboard, the currently selected Harmony or Echo effect will be changed in the Sub Menus.
... display.) VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR HARMONY HARMONY/ECHO button HARMONY icon in display When you enhance the sound of the keyboard) to match the accompaniment chords. This slightly detunes the Voice with the auto accompaniment features (page 20), and creates automatic harmonies (for special effects. .... 16 Harmony is used in conjunction with itself, creating a thicker and warmer sound. Other Voice Controls Chorus The Chorus effect lets you play the keyboard, the currently selected Harmony or Echo effect will be changed in the Sub Menus.
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... the optimum blend with the SUB MENU buttons. 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...
... the optimum blend with the SUB MENU buttons. 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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...or +/- Reverb will not be heard. 2 Change the Reverb type, if desired. Touch Response The PortaTone keyboard has a Touch Response feature, letting you expressively play the keyboard, the currently selected Reverb effect will change the setting. (For details, see the REVERB/OTHERS Sub Menu chart... /off setting is retained in memory when power is selected. 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 a room or concert hall. buttons to change the setting. (For ...
...or +/- Reverb will not be heard. 2 Change the Reverb type, if desired. Touch Response The PortaTone keyboard has a Touch Response feature, letting you expressively play the keyboard, the currently selected Reverb effect will change the setting. (For details, see the REVERB/OTHERS Sub Menu chart... /off setting is retained in memory when power is selected. 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 a room or concert hall. buttons to change the setting. (For ...
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... or an AC adaptor is connected: Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. • Transpose cannot be changed during Accompaniment or Song playback, or when the keyboard is on , the metronome sounds during Auto Accompaniment and Song playback. Tuning Tuning -50...When set to change the setting. 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 numeric keypad or +/- This determines the overall fine pitch setting of...
... or an AC adaptor is connected: Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. • Transpose cannot be changed during Accompaniment or Song playback, or when the keyboard is on , the metronome sounds during Auto Accompaniment and Song playback. Tuning Tuning -50...When set to change the setting. 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 numeric keypad or +/- This determines the overall fine pitch setting of...
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... be changed in the display, indicating 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...
... be changed in the display, indicating 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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...INTRO indication in the Auto Accompaniment section of the section buttons - Next, press the INTRO button, followed by simply playing a chord on the keyboard. To use Synchro Start, first press the SYNC-START button (the metronome icon flashes to indicate Synchro Start stand-by), then play a ...the chord you designated may be turned on . The flashing pattern provides a visual indication of both the tempo and time signature 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 ...
...INTRO indication in the Auto Accompaniment section of the section buttons - Next, press the INTRO button, followed by simply playing a chord on the keyboard. To use Synchro Start, first press the SYNC-START button (the metronome icon flashes to indicate Synchro Start stand-by), then play a ...the chord you designated may be turned on . The flashing pattern provides a visual indication of both the tempo and time signature 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 ...
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Try playing some chords in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with each chord you play. (Refer to the section "Changing the Fingering Mode" on the power ... the TEMPO buttons to change the tempo, you turn on page 24 for the bass and chords are automatically selected. • The range of the keyboard are also detected and played when the accompaniment is from 32 to its original default setting, press both TEMPO buttons simultaneously. Also, the tempo of...
Try playing some chords in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with each chord you play. (Refer to the section "Changing the Fingering Mode" on the power ... the TEMPO buttons to change the tempo, you turn on page 24 for the bass and chords are automatically selected. • The range of the keyboard are also detected and played when the accompaniment is from 32 to its original default setting, press both TEMPO buttons simultaneously. Also, the tempo of...