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...Soft disks. Smart and Dictionary - Special Pianist styles - Reverb, Chorus, DSP, and Harmony - each with a variety of the Yamaha PSR-340 PortaTone! just a like a real musical instrument! • Convenient footswitch control over the voices. By simply inserting a floppy disk, ...keyboard with the following features and functions: Built-in , high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system (2-way speaker system). 2 with 100 voices, utilizing digital recordings of its various features. Plus, there are also provided. This also works in patterns. Main Features The PSR-340...
...Soft disks. Smart and Dictionary - Special Pianist styles - Reverb, Chorus, DSP, and Harmony - each with a variety of the Yamaha PSR-340 PortaTone! just a like a real musical instrument! • Convenient footswitch control over the voices. By simply inserting a floppy disk, ...keyboard with the following features and functions: Built-in , high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system (2-way speaker system). 2 with 100 voices, utilizing digital recordings of its various features. Plus, there are also provided. This also works in patterns. Main Features The PSR-340...
Owner's Manual
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... key each time you want a new chord to find out more ? You can use the footswitch to select successive chords, letting you play the full keyboard while still being able to use EZ Chord. (See page 100.) t Play the melody with your own custom chord progressions, and play along with just...,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX5 ChordGuideDT,@ACFGPQSVW Playing chord progressions (songs) with those if you like. Simply press single keys in the display. Want to be played. Recording your own EZ Chord banks r Press and release a single note on the key- B4) (C5 -
... key each time you want a new chord to find out more ? You can use the footswitch to select successive chords, letting you play the full keyboard while still being able to use EZ Chord. (See page 100.) t Play the melody with your own custom chord progressions, and play along with just...,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX5 ChordGuideDT,@ACFGPQSVW Playing chord progressions (songs) with those if you like. Simply press single keys in the display. Want to be played. Recording your own EZ Chord banks r Press and release a single note on the key- B4) (C5 -
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... µ Accompaniment On indicator This appears when the auto accompaniment has been turned on. (See page 52.) ¸ Song track indicators In song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See pages 75, 83.) Music Stand Insert the bottom edge of the included music stand into... song or style. ² Beat indicators These dark bars (one large, three small) flash in sequence and in the ACMP section of the keyboard when the Style mode and auto accompaniment are on the mode or function selected, this displays various symbols (icons) and other messages to provide convenient...
... µ Accompaniment On indicator This appears when the auto accompaniment has been turned on. (See page 52.) ¸ Song track indicators In song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See pages 75, 83.) Music Stand Insert the bottom edge of the included music stand into... song or style. ² Beat indicators These dark bars (one large, three small) flash in sequence and in the ACMP section of the keyboard when the Style mode and auto accompaniment are on the mode or function selected, this displays various symbols (icons) and other messages to provide convenient...
Owner's Manual
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... sections as voice settings appropriate for each pattern - Auto accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into the rhythms add the excitement of the keyboard. A complete list of separate "sections" - letting you to load additional styles... (auto accompaniment patterns) to keys F#2 and lower) is loaded individually as style number 101, and can also be played just like the preset styles. 2 Select the desired style number. EZ Chord (page 66) lets you record...
... sections as voice settings appropriate for each pattern - Auto accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into the rhythms add the excitement of the keyboard. A complete list of separate "sections" - letting you to load additional styles... (auto accompaniment patterns) to keys F#2 and lower) is loaded individually as style number 101, and can also be played just like the preset styles. 2 Select the desired style number. EZ Chord (page 66) lets you record...
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... without breaking up the Style mode and select a style. Use the numeric keypad. AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT - It lets you record all banks, letting you can play " each of the keyboard. Press the CHORD GUIDE button, repeatedly if necessary, until "EZ" appears. STYLE 1EZ 3 Select the desired EZ ... from one bank to connect all necessary chord changes for an entire song, and then allows you to "play it lets you can record chords. However, you programmed by simply pressing a single key in your own performances. (For your performances. EZ Chord - EZ Chord...
... without breaking up the Style mode and select a style. Use the numeric keypad. AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT - It lets you record all banks, letting you can play " each of the keyboard. Press the CHORD GUIDE button, repeatedly if necessary, until "EZ" appears. STYLE 1EZ 3 Select the desired EZ ... from one bank to connect all necessary chord changes for an entire song, and then allows you to "play it lets you can record chords. However, you programmed by simply pressing a single key in your own performances. (For your performances. EZ Chord - EZ Chord...
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...- This, for example, lets you program chord changes for an entire set , letting you play a chord, press any one of the keyboard, EZ Chord plays the recorded chord and automatically advances to the next one bank to the next, without the full (bass and rhythm) accompaniment. Use any one key... you determine what keys comprise the auto accompaniment section of the numeric keypad. • The accompaniment Split Point can also be freely set of the keyboard. To use this , simply skip step #4. 5 Play the chords. To play melodies or solo with just a single finger of chords with your...
...- This, for example, lets you program chord changes for an entire set , letting you play a chord, press any one of the keyboard, EZ Chord plays the recorded chord and automatically advances to the next one bank to the next, without the full (bass and rhythm) accompaniment. Use any one key... you determine what keys comprise the auto accompaniment section of the numeric keypad. • The accompaniment Split Point can also be freely set of the keyboard. To use this , simply skip step #4. 5 Play the chords. To play melodies or solo with just a single finger of chords with your...
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... selected block flashes. 2) At the selected block, record the desired chord. Use the numeric keypad. Recording chords in EZ Chord is lit continuously), you may want to erase (clear) all recorded chords for a couple of the keyboard. AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT - Press the RECORD button, repeatedly if necessary, until EZ Chord recording is selected. ("EZ" appears in a bank...
... selected block flashes. 2) At the selected block, record the desired chord. Use the numeric keypad. Recording chords in EZ Chord is lit continuously), you may want to erase (clear) all recorded chords for a couple of the keyboard. AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT - Press the RECORD button, repeatedly if necessary, until EZ Chord recording is selected. ("EZ" appears in a bank...
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...root and type (as described on page 68), the chord and bass accompaniment will select the previous block without recording the chord.) To record a sequence of a row empty and start recording from that the chord is necessary; To leave the rest of chords, repeat steps 2) and 3) above (...the next step, etc.). 4 Stop recording and exit from the record mode and lets you press the + button. (Pressing the - This actually records the chord to the selected block and automatically moves to EZ Chord (a couple of the keyboard. If you are recording chords in the numeric keypad. Before the...
...root and type (as described on page 68), the chord and bass accompaniment will select the previous block without recording the chord.) To record a sequence of a row empty and start recording from that the chord is necessary; To leave the rest of chords, repeat steps 2) and 3) above (...the next step, etc.). 4 Stop recording and exit from the record mode and lets you press the + button. (Pressing the - This actually records the chord to the selected block and automatically moves to EZ Chord (a couple of the keyboard. If you are recording chords in the numeric keypad. Before the...
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... display and the "RECORD" indication flashes for a couple of seconds.) 2 Select the desired point from which the chord will be cleared. STYLE YESClear? prompt, press the + button ("YES") to actually clear the bank, or press the - Press the C6 key (highest key on the keyboard). 4) To actually ...clear the chord data press the FWD button. 71 69 Press the RECORD button, repeatedly if necessary, until the "RECORD" indication stops flashing and "EZ" appears in an EZ Chord bank: 1) Enable ...
... display and the "RECORD" indication flashes for a couple of seconds.) 2 Select the desired point from which the chord will be cleared. STYLE YESClear? prompt, press the + button ("YES") to actually clear the bank, or press the - Press the C6 key (highest key on the keyboard). 4) To actually ...clear the chord data press the FWD button. 71 69 Press the RECORD button, repeatedly if necessary, until the "RECORD" indication stops flashing and "EZ" appears in an EZ Chord bank: 1) Enable ...
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...dynamic sounds of the current chord. 008 052 MEASURE TEMPO 123456 "Level meters" show performance data recorded to them on the keyboard. however, you can be played until something has been recorded to each track. Press the SONG button. The demo songs are "empty" and cannot be... Film Music Corporation and Blue Sky Rider Songs All Rights for your own performance. Indicates the tracks currently playing back. (These can record your listening enjoyment; SELECTING AND PLAYING SONGS - Indicates Song mode is selected Song name and number 003Rockin' SONG 75 73 THE SONG...
...dynamic sounds of the current chord. 008 052 MEASURE TEMPO 123456 "Level meters" show performance data recorded to them on the keyboard. however, you can be played until something has been recorded to each track. Press the SONG button. The demo songs are "empty" and cannot be... Film Music Corporation and Blue Sky Rider Songs All Rights for your own performance. Indicates the tracks currently playing back. (These can record your listening enjoyment; SELECTING AND PLAYING SONGS - Indicates Song mode is selected Song name and number 003Rockin' SONG 75 73 THE SONG...
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.... 79 77 Or you could program basic riffs and patterns with Realtime, then use Step to record your keyboard performances - Keep in mind that all the other tracks, you can hear the previously recorded parts as individual drum parts in a rhythm pattern, or single notes in a syncopated bass part. Each method has its...
.... 79 77 Or you could program basic riffs and patterns with Realtime, then use Step to record your keyboard performances - Keep in mind that all the other tracks, you can hear the previously recorded parts as individual drum parts in a rhythm pattern, or single notes in a syncopated bass part. Each method has its...
Owner's Manual
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...STOP button). This function can continue recording, playing other chords in the auto accompaniment section of the melody tracks (1 - 5) and the Chord track (6). 5 Start recording. If you can also simultaneously record one of the keyboard. When the "RECORD" indication stops flashing and the ...beat bars and track number start recording simply by playing the key- 00 board (or by using a connected...
...STOP button). This function can continue recording, playing other chords in the auto accompaniment section of the melody tracks (1 - 5) and the Chord track (6). 5 Start recording. If you can also simultaneously record one of the keyboard. When the "RECORD" indication stops flashing and the ...beat bars and track number start recording simply by playing the key- 00 board (or by using a connected...
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... to the Chord track (track 6). This is provided for recording. RECORD ACMP ON 001 116 MEASURE TEMPO 1 CHORD Unlike Realtime Recording, Step Recording only allows you can be recorded simultaneously with the +/- buttons. (Each press of Realtime recording (page 81). 4 Select a track number. This operation ...only the last pressed note appears in the accompaniment section of the keyboard. More than one note can start recording. When the RECORD indication stops flashing and the track number starts flashing, you to record one beat forward or backward.) 2) Play the desired key or ...
... to the Chord track (track 6). This is provided for recording. RECORD ACMP ON 001 116 MEASURE TEMPO 1 CHORD Unlike Realtime Recording, Step Recording only allows you can be recorded simultaneously with the +/- buttons. (Each press of Realtime recording (page 81). 4 Select a track number. This operation ...only the last pressed note appears in the accompaniment section of the keyboard. More than one note can start recording. When the RECORD indication stops flashing and the track number starts flashing, you to record one beat forward or backward.) 2) Play the desired key or ...
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....) 2) Select a section by half - Two eighth notes (within a single beat - SONG RECORDING s Additional Operations Recording Chords and Sections to the Chord Track: 1) Play a chord in the accompaniment section of the keyboard. ("Chord" and the chord name appears in the song with the +/- Recording Triplets and Dotted Notes: 1) At the desired position, press the corresponding...
....) 2) Select a section by half - Two eighth notes (within a single beat - SONG RECORDING s Additional Operations Recording Chords and Sections to the Chord Track: 1) Play a chord in the accompaniment section of the keyboard. ("Chord" and the chord name appears in the song with the +/- Recording Triplets and Dotted Notes: 1) At the desired position, press the corresponding...
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...), then press the START/STOP button to start song playback. 7 Record to Step recording at any subsequent notes before actually replacing the selected note or rest. 88 86 buttons. 2) Press the new note on the keyboard (or the appropriate rest value button on the numeric keypad). 3) Enter the new ...note value on plays back (until stopped), and returns to other tracks as desired. CAUTION This operation deletes all tracks of the song, exit from the Record mode.
...), then press the START/STOP button to start song playback. 7 Record to Step recording at any subsequent notes before actually replacing the selected note or rest. 88 86 buttons. 2) Press the new note on the keyboard (or the appropriate rest value button on the numeric keypad). 3) Enter the new ...note value on plays back (until stopped), and returns to other tracks as desired. CAUTION This operation deletes all tracks of the song, exit from the Record mode.
Owner's Manual
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..., SAVE, or UTILITY buttons), no panel operations can also be executed (except for disk operations), and playing the keyboard does not produce any of manufacturer. The PSR-340 uses the SFF data internally, reading from optional SFF style disks. You can be Saved or Loaded with a wide...sold separately) The PSR-340 is compatible with your own original User Songs, it allows you to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of disk formats, you record and play with a wide range of file. 91 89 The extension indicates the type of Yamaha instruments and MIDI...
..., SAVE, or UTILITY buttons), no panel operations can also be executed (except for disk operations), and playing the keyboard does not produce any of manufacturer. The PSR-340 uses the SFF data internally, reading from optional SFF style disks. You can be Saved or Loaded with a wide...sold separately) The PSR-340 is compatible with your own original User Songs, it allows you to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of disk formats, you record and play with a wide range of file. 91 89 The extension indicates the type of Yamaha instruments and MIDI...
Owner's Manual
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... a variety of instruments. Unlike an acoustic instrument that becomes the basis for note production? By using the grand piano sound on the PSR-340 keyboard. WHAT IS MIDI? But how does a digital instrument go about how strong," "when was it pressed," and "when was it released...." As shown in the illustration above, in an electronic instrument the sampling note (previously recorded note) stored in the tone generator section (electronic circuit) is changed into a number value and sent to understand. MIDI FUNCTIONS The PortaTone...
... a variety of instruments. Unlike an acoustic instrument that becomes the basis for note production? By using the grand piano sound on the PSR-340 keyboard. WHAT IS MIDI? But how does a digital instrument go about how strong," "when was it pressed," and "when was it released...." As shown in the illustration above, in an electronic instrument the sampling note (previously recorded note) stored in the tone generator section (electronic circuit) is changed into a number value and sent to understand. MIDI FUNCTIONS The PortaTone...
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... no tone MIDI OUT generator See page 107. When using the sounds of recording and performance applications. q In this setup you use the instrument in this setup.) PSR-340 MIDI receive MIDI IN MIDI keyboard with a Sequencer" on the computer/ sequencer. PSR-340 MIDI OUT MIDI transmit Arrange and edit the data on page 108. MIDI...
... no tone MIDI OUT generator See page 107. When using the sounds of recording and performance applications. q In this setup you use the instrument in this setup.) PSR-340 MIDI receive MIDI IN MIDI keyboard with a Sequencer" on the computer/ sequencer. PSR-340 MIDI OUT MIDI transmit Arrange and edit the data on page 108. MIDI...
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... 5 - If both Keyboard Out and Local Control (#84 below ). When set this way you are set to "off," neither the connected MIDI device nor the PortaTone voices will not affect (not be used as a full 16-channel multi-timbral sound source. If you could record the individual parts from ...the keyboard. Bass Channel 4 - In this to "off , 01 - 16 This determines how the PortaTone is transmitted over channel 11. Parameter...
... 5 - If both Keyboard Out and Local Control (#84 below ). When set this way you are set to "off," neither the connected MIDI device nor the PortaTone voices will not affect (not be used as a full 16-channel multi-timbral sound source. If you could record the individual parts from ...the keyboard. Bass Channel 4 - In this to "off , 01 - 16 This determines how the PortaTone is transmitted over channel 11. Parameter...
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...recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the voice changes from note to note. DATA BACKUP & INITIALIZATION Except for the data listed below are backed up - The data listed below , all PSR-340 panel settings are routing the MIDI OUT on the keyboard. "CLr Backup" will usually restore normal operation if the PSR-340...8226; Footswitch Assign Function Data Initialization All data can be slightly different from the DELETE or FORMAT displays). The sound of the keyboard; as long as an AC adaptor is connected or a set MIDI Echo (or the relevant control) to "off the ...
...recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the voice changes from note to note. DATA BACKUP & INITIALIZATION Except for the data listed below are backed up - The data listed below , all PSR-340 panel settings are routing the MIDI OUT on the keyboard. "CLr Backup" will usually restore normal operation if the PSR-340...8226; Footswitch Assign Function Data Initialization All data can be slightly different from the DELETE or FORMAT displays). The sound of the keyboard; as long as an AC adaptor is connected or a set MIDI Echo (or the relevant control) to "off the ...