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...technology with state-of this advanced instrument. Important Features Touch-sensitive 61-key keyboard for a wide range of the auto-accompaniment styles for the panel voices. Voice set of a fine electronic keyboard. all you play . In order to any of dynamic ...REGISTRATIONRegistration Memory saves your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment. The Yamaha PSR-530 PortaTone combines the most of your favorite panel settings for learning new songs and polishing your sound. A large graphic display ...
...technology with state-of this advanced instrument. Important Features Touch-sensitive 61-key keyboard for a wide range of the auto-accompaniment styles for the panel voices. Voice set of a fine electronic keyboard. all you play . In order to any of dynamic ...REGISTRATIONRegistration Memory saves your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment. The Yamaha PSR-530 PortaTone combines the most of your favorite panel settings for learning new songs and polishing your sound. A large graphic display ...
Owner's Manual
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...range of MIDI functions for external equipment. PSR-530 supports GM System Level 1. Built-in for enjoyable automated performance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles. Song recording feature lets you record four melody tracks with the User Style feature. GM System Level 1 "GM... to your performances. x Packing List • PSR-530 • Music Cartridge • Music Stand • Owner's manual 3 Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can be accurately played by providing a greater variety of manufacturer. PSR-530 supports the XG format. MULTI PAD Multi Pads ...
...range of MIDI functions for external equipment. PSR-530 supports GM System Level 1. Built-in for enjoyable automated performance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles. Song recording feature lets you record four melody tracks with the User Style feature. GM System Level 1 "GM... to your performances. x Packing List • PSR-530 • Music Cartridge • Music Stand • Owner's manual 3 Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can be accurately played by providing a greater variety of manufacturer. PSR-530 supports the XG format. MULTI PAD Multi Pads ...
Owner's Manual
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...Data 63 Clearing an Entire Song 63 Clearing Selected Melody Tracks 63 Style Recording 64 Style Recording Procedure 64 Drum Cancel 68 Quantize 69 Clearing User Style Data 70 Clearing an Entire Style 70 Clearing Selected Style Tracks 70 Multi Pad Recording 71 MUTI PAD Recording Procedure 71 ... Transmit Track 92 Receive Channel & Receive Mode 93 Local Control 94 Clock 94 Bulk Data Send 95 Initial Data Send 95 Appendix PSR-530 Display MENU/SUB MENU Structure 96 Data Backup & Initialization 98 Data Backup 98 Data Initialization 98 Voice List 99 Maximum Polyphony 99 ...
...Data 63 Clearing an Entire Song 63 Clearing Selected Melody Tracks 63 Style Recording 64 Style Recording Procedure 64 Drum Cancel 68 Quantize 69 Clearing User Style Data 70 Clearing an Entire Style 70 Clearing Selected Style Tracks 70 Multi Pad Recording 71 MUTI PAD Recording Procedure 71 ... Transmit Track 92 Receive Channel & Receive Mode 93 Local Control 94 Clock 94 Bulk Data Send 95 Initial Data Send 95 Appendix PSR-530 Display MENU/SUB MENU Structure 96 Data Backup & Initialization 98 Data Backup 98 Data Initialization 98 Voice List 99 Maximum Polyphony 99 ...
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... page 43 !1 DISPLAY & RELATED CONTROLS • DISPLAY page 8 • MENU Buttons page 10 • SUB MENU Buttons page 10 • VOICE Button page 10 • STYLE Button page 10 • SONG Button page 10 • CARTRIDGE Button page 10 • REVOICE Button page 78 • TRACK Buttons pages 19, 20, 28...
... page 43 !1 DISPLAY & RELATED CONTROLS • DISPLAY page 8 • MENU Buttons page 10 • SUB MENU Buttons page 10 • VOICE Button page 10 • STYLE Button page 10 • SONG Button page 10 • CARTRIDGE Button page 10 • REVOICE Button page 78 • TRACK Buttons pages 19, 20, 28...
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VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE SPLIT DUAL VOICE STYLE SONG REVOICE !2 TRACK REGISTRATION MEMORY FREEZE PANEL VOICE XG VOICE SHORTCUT 1 ~ 18 PIANO 213 ~ 251 PIANO 19 ~ 30 CHROMATIC PERCUSSION 252 ~ 271 CHROMATIC ...DSP TYPE DSP TYPE FINGERING REVOICE R2 REVOICE L PRESS AND HOLD FOR A WHILE. !4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 !5 NO STOP 8 9 0 YES !6 MUTLI PAD !7 !8 KEYBOARD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 PSR-530 56 L 57 A2 58 M 59 M 60 C 61 L B2 H C3 1 H 62 D3 R 63 1 64 R 65 E3 F3 66 S 67 G3 68 C 69 2 A3 70 !3 R 71 2 B3...
VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE SPLIT DUAL VOICE STYLE SONG REVOICE !2 TRACK REGISTRATION MEMORY FREEZE PANEL VOICE XG VOICE SHORTCUT 1 ~ 18 PIANO 213 ~ 251 PIANO 19 ~ 30 CHROMATIC PERCUSSION 252 ~ 271 CHROMATIC ...DSP TYPE DSP TYPE FINGERING REVOICE R2 REVOICE L PRESS AND HOLD FOR A WHILE. !4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 !5 NO STOP 8 9 0 YES !6 MUTLI PAD !7 !8 KEYBOARD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 PSR-530 56 L 57 A2 58 M 59 M 60 C 61 L B2 H C3 1 H 62 D3 R 63 1 64 R 65 E3 F3 66 S 67 G3 68 C 69 2 A3 70 !3 R 71 2 B3...
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... VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE SPLIT DUAL The Display Icons CART (Cartridge) Appears when a Music Cartridge song or style is a large multi-function type that simultaneously displays and provides access to a number of accompaniment/song playback (page 23). CHORUS Appears when the CHORUS ...these display locations (page 16). Basic operation of the display as well as the MENU and SUB MENU buttons, and the meaning of the PSR-530's XG voices is turned on (page 41). 8 001 GrandPno 76 101 VOICE L VOICE R2 VOICE R1 1 0AB REPEAT REVERB TRANSPOSE ...
... VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE SPLIT DUAL The Display Icons CART (Cartridge) Appears when a Music Cartridge song or style is a large multi-function type that simultaneously displays and provides access to a number of accompaniment/song playback (page 23). CHORUS Appears when the CHORUS ...these display locations (page 16). Basic operation of the display as well as the MENU and SUB MENU buttons, and the meaning of the PSR-530's XG voices is turned on (page 41). 8 001 GrandPno 76 101 VOICE L VOICE R2 VOICE R1 1 0AB REPEAT REVERB TRANSPOSE ...
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...QQ,,QQ The Menus The buttons to the right of the display directly select one of the listed menu categories can be selected via the PSR-530 panel controls, there is indicated by pressing either the MENU [v] or [w] button as many times as necessary until the triangular indicator in ... The MENU [v] and [w] buttons are available directly via the MENU and SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons. All of the PSR-530's four main function menus: VOICE, STYLE, SONG, and CARTRIDGE. REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD MIDI 001 GrandPno 76 101 VOICE L VOICE R2 VOICE R1 1 0AB REPEAT REVERB TRANSPOSE FREEZE ONE...
...QQ,,QQ The Menus The buttons to the right of the display directly select one of the listed menu categories can be selected via the PSR-530 panel controls, there is indicated by pressing either the MENU [v] or [w] button as many times as necessary until the triangular indicator in ... The MENU [v] and [w] buttons are available directly via the MENU and SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons. All of the PSR-530's four main function menus: VOICE, STYLE, SONG, and CARTRIDGE. REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD MIDI 001 GrandPno 76 101 VOICE L VOICE R2 VOICE R1 1 0AB REPEAT REVERB TRANSPOSE FREEZE ONE...
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... to provide fullyorchestrated or rhythm-only accompaniment. The PSR-530's sophisticated AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT system can be used as a basis for fully automatic accompaniment with the selected style. When Auto-Accompaniment is perfectly matched to the selected accompaniment style. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT ... PAD 1 2 PHRASE PHRASE 1 2 VOICE STYLE SONG MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- ,,QQ,,QQA,,QQuto,,QQAc,,QQco,,QQmpa,,QQnim,,QQen,,QQt ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 has 100 different accompaniment "styles" that can provide automated bass and chord backing...
... to provide fullyorchestrated or rhythm-only accompaniment. The PSR-530's sophisticated AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT system can be used as a basis for fully automatic accompaniment with the selected style. When Auto-Accompaniment is perfectly matched to the selected accompaniment style. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT ... PAD 1 2 PHRASE PHRASE 1 2 VOICE STYLE SONG MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- ,,QQ,,QQA,,QQuto,,QQAc,,QQco,,QQmpa,,QQnim,,QQen,,QQt ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 has 100 different accompaniment "styles" that can provide automated bass and chord backing...
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... selection - ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQAut,,QQoAcc,,QQompa,,QQnimen,,QQt ,,QQ 2 Select a Style The PSR-530 has 100 styles that can be recalled at the top of the instrument's control panel. • See page 77 for details on selecting cartridge... styles. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STYLE 0 3 Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT On Press the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT [ON/OFF] so that style is also selected, and the tempo is displayed immediately...
... selection - ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQAut,,QQoAcc,,QQompa,,QQnimen,,QQt ,,QQ 2 Select a Style The PSR-530 has 100 styles that can be recalled at the top of the instrument's control panel. • See page 77 for details on selecting cartridge... styles. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STYLE 0 3 Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT On Press the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT [ON/OFF] so that style is also selected, and the tempo is displayed immediately...
Owner's Manual
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...use the [-] and [+] buttons or the Dial to the tracks which contain data for punchy brass stabs, arpeggiated chords, and other extras that style will change to the right of the accompaniment. RHYTHM 1, RHYTHM 2, BASS, CHORD 1, CHORD 2, PAD, PHRASE 1, and PHRASE 2 - These... This track plays long chords where necessary, using the REVOICE function - STYLE 2 Select the Virtual Arranger Function Use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to modify the "orchestration" and therefore the overall sound of the display). Accompaniment Track Muting The PSR-530 has eight accompaniment tracks -
...use the [-] and [+] buttons or the Dial to the tracks which contain data for punchy brass stabs, arpeggiated chords, and other extras that style will change to the right of the accompaniment. RHYTHM 1, RHYTHM 2, BASS, CHORD 1, CHORD 2, PAD, PHRASE 1, and PHRASE 2 - These... This track plays long chords where necessary, using the REVOICE function - STYLE 2 Select the Virtual Arranger Function Use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to modify the "orchestration" and therefore the overall sound of the display). Accompaniment Track Muting The PSR-530 has eight accompaniment tracks -
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... RHYTHM BASS CHORD CHORD 1 2 1 2 PAD PHRASE PHRASE 1 2 MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 DUAL TRACK Accompaniment Volume Control When the STYLE menu is from "0" (no sound) to the target tracks. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 DUAL While the accompaniment volume setting appears on the top...
... RHYTHM BASS CHORD CHORD 1 2 1 2 PAD PHRASE PHRASE 1 2 MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 DUAL TRACK Accompaniment Volume Control When the STYLE menu is from "0" (no sound) to the target tracks. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 DUAL While the accompaniment volume setting appears on the top...
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...m7, m7b5, 6, m6, sus4, aug, dim7, 7b5, 6(9), m7(11), 1+2+5. • Inversion of the keyboard (i.e. b7 1 - 2 - b5 - b5 1 - b2 - 3 - (5) - b7 1 - (2) - 3 - #4 - 5 - b7 1 - 3 - #5 - normally 54) while the PSR-530 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment in "root" position, but other inversions can be used with the following chords: Chord Name/[Abbreviation] Major... • A perfect fifth (1 + 5) produces accompaniment based only on the root and fifth which can be used - b7 or 1 - (3) - 5 - b5 1 - 3 - all in the selected style.
...m7, m7b5, 6, m6, sus4, aug, dim7, 7b5, 6(9), m7(11), 1+2+5. • Inversion of the keyboard (i.e. b7 1 - 2 - b5 - b5 1 - b2 - 3 - (5) - b7 1 - (2) - 3 - #4 - 5 - b7 1 - 3 - #5 - normally 54) while the PSR-530 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment in "root" position, but other inversions can be used with the following chords: Chord Name/[Abbreviation] Major... • A perfect fifth (1 + 5) produces accompaniment based only on the root and fifth which can be used - b7 or 1 - (3) - 5 - b5 1 - 3 - all in the selected style.
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... variation ON/OFF • Multi Pad Set number • Chord Match ON/OFF=Default (Multi Pad1...4) 34 One Touch Setting The PSR-530's 100 internal styles each have four recommended "panel setups" that can use either type of fingering without having to switch fingering modes. • If you... are selected automatically. • When the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT split point and SPLIT VOICE split point are also detected and played by the PSR-530 Auto Accompaniment system when the accompaniment is stopped (except when the FULL KEYBOARD mode is engaged). x The Stop Accompaniment Function While the...
... variation ON/OFF • Multi Pad Set number • Chord Match ON/OFF=Default (Multi Pad1...4) 34 One Touch Setting The PSR-530's 100 internal styles each have four recommended "panel setups" that can use either type of fingering without having to switch fingering modes. • If you... are selected automatically. • When the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT split point and SPLIT VOICE split point are also detected and played by the PSR-530 Auto Accompaniment system when the accompaniment is stopped (except when the FULL KEYBOARD mode is engaged). x The Stop Accompaniment Function While the...
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...ACCOMPANIMENT will be engaged. The corresponding number will appear in the display, and all setting will be turned on the display if an optional cartridge style which has no ONE TOUCH SETTING data is selected. 35 REGISTRATION MEMORY 1 2 3 4 REPEAT ONE TOUCH SETTING MEASURE 1 REGISTRATION MULTI PAD.... ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQAut,,QQoAcc,,QQompa,,QQnimen,,QQt ,,QQ 1 Select a Style Select the STYLE menu and select an accompaniment style as Required If you want to select a different REGISTRATION MEMORY, use the REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons to select the desired ...
...ACCOMPANIMENT will be engaged. The corresponding number will appear in the display, and all setting will be turned on the display if an optional cartridge style which has no ONE TOUCH SETTING data is selected. 35 REGISTRATION MEMORY 1 2 3 4 REPEAT ONE TOUCH SETTING MEASURE 1 REGISTRATION MULTI PAD.... ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQAut,,QQoAcc,,QQompa,,QQnimen,,QQt ,,QQ 1 Select a Style Select the STYLE menu and select an accompaniment style as Required If you want to select a different REGISTRATION MEMORY, use the REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons to select the desired ...
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... case no REVERB effect on the top line of the display. Then use the Revoice function, you select a different Style, the appropriate Reverb type will appear on the PSR-530. After a few seconds. Select "OFF" if you want to apply the Reverb effect to the entire system. will... DIGITAL EFFECT REVERB TYPE function by pressing and holding the [REVERB] button for each track of the Styles contain Reverb types which cannot be displayed when you select the SUB MENU Reverb of the PSR-530 sound. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES • When you can also jump directly to select "...
... case no REVERB effect on the top line of the display. Then use the Revoice function, you select a different Style, the appropriate Reverb type will appear on the PSR-530. After a few seconds. Select "OFF" if you want to apply the Reverb effect to the entire system. will... DIGITAL EFFECT REVERB TYPE function by pressing and holding the [REVERB] button for each track of the Styles contain Reverb types which cannot be displayed when you select the SUB MENU Reverb of the PSR-530 sound. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES • When you can also jump directly to select "...
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..., or set the Chorus Send Level for a few seconds the name of the currently selected chorus effect will appear on the top line of the Style/ User Song independently (see page 78). 39 In this case " - :XG Cho." Chorus 06 Flanger1 2 Select a Chorus Effect Use the [-] and [+] buttons, ... the SUB MENU Chorus of the DIGITAL EFFECT. • If you select a different Style, the appropriate Chorus type will appear on the PSR-530. In this case no chorus effect on any part of the Styles contain Chorus types which cannot be selected accordingly. MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL Then use the...
..., or set the Chorus Send Level for a few seconds the name of the currently selected chorus effect will appear on the top line of the Style/ User Song independently (see page 78). 39 In this case " - :XG Cho." Chorus 06 Flanger1 2 Select a Chorus Effect Use the [-] and [+] buttons, ... the SUB MENU Chorus of the DIGITAL EFFECT. • If you select a different Style, the appropriate Chorus type will appear on the PSR-530. In this case no chorus effect on any part of the Styles contain Chorus types which cannot be selected accordingly. MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL Then use the...
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... 9 0 NO YES 47 ,,QQ,,QQR,,QQeg,,QQistr,,QQati,,QQon ,,QQMem,,QQor,,QQy ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 Registration Memory feature can recall whenever needed. The following settings are memorized by the Registration Memory function: q Data Stored By the Registration...type • Harmony ON/OFF, type, volume • Pitch bend range • Scale Tuning ACCOMPANIMENT PARAMETERS • Auto Accompaniment ON/OFF • Style number • Fingering mode • Tempo • Split point (Auto Accompaniment) • Accompaniment volume • Track data (Track ON/OFF, ...
... 9 0 NO YES 47 ,,QQ,,QQR,,QQeg,,QQistr,,QQati,,QQon ,,QQMem,,QQor,,QQy ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 Registration Memory feature can recall whenever needed. The following settings are memorized by the Registration Memory function: q Data Stored By the Registration...type • Harmony ON/OFF, type, volume • Pitch bend range • Scale Tuning ACCOMPANIMENT PARAMETERS • Auto Accompaniment ON/OFF • Style number • Fingering mode • Tempo • Split point (Auto Accompaniment) • Accompaniment volume • Track data (Track ON/OFF, ...
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... setting changes will be retained even after turning the power off by the new settings. The corresponding Registration Memory number will be showing when the PSR-530 is initially turned on or when a bank is turned on and off . REGISTRATION MEMORY 1 2 3 4 REPEAT REGISTRATION 1234 MEASURE 1 MULTI PAD • The REGISTRATION MEMORY contents...,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ 3 Register the Settings While holding the [MEMORY] button, press one of the following modes, Song, Record or Style Revoice, is recalled.
... setting changes will be retained even after turning the power off by the new settings. The corresponding Registration Memory number will be showing when the PSR-530 is initially turned on or when a bank is turned on and off . REGISTRATION MEMORY 1 2 3 4 REPEAT REGISTRATION 1234 MEASURE 1 MULTI PAD • The REGISTRATION MEMORY contents...,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ 3 Register the Settings While holding the [MEMORY] button, press one of the following modes, Song, Record or Style Revoice, is recalled.
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..., use the [-] and [+] buttons, the number buttons, or the data dial to select the SONG number you want to play back the PSR-530's internal demonstration songs as well as songs you record yourself (see "Song Recording", page 58). Song Playback Procedure 1 Select the Song Menu ...TEMPO REPEAT REGISTRATION 1 MEASURE 1 MULTI PAD CHORUS DSP RHYTHM RHYTHM BASS 1 2 SYNC STOP FINGERING CHORD CHORD PAD 1 2 PHRASE PHRASE 1 2 VOICE STYLE SONG MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- The SONG number can also be incremented by pressing the [SONG] button: press briefly to the right of the...
..., use the [-] and [+] buttons, the number buttons, or the data dial to select the SONG number you want to play back the PSR-530's internal demonstration songs as well as songs you record yourself (see "Song Recording", page 58). Song Playback Procedure 1 Select the Song Menu ...TEMPO REPEAT REGISTRATION 1 MEASURE 1 MULTI PAD CHORUS DSP RHYTHM RHYTHM BASS 1 2 SYNC STOP FINGERING CHORD CHORD PAD 1 2 PHRASE PHRASE 1 2 VOICE STYLE SONG MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- The SONG number can also be incremented by pressing the [SONG] button: press briefly to the right of the...
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...melody track can be included in the ACCOMPANIMENT track, when the Virtual Arranger is unplugged, or the batteries fail during recording. The PSR-530 can retain up to 4 complete songs in internal memory, and these can be recorded in the PSR530 MELODY tracks. • Only...a song; changes cannot be retained (last priority). 58 q The SONG MELODY tracks record the following operations and data: • Section changes. • Style number.* • Accompaniment track changes* (8 tracks: track on/off, voice number, volume, pan, reverb send level, chorus send level, DSP send level...
...melody track can be included in the ACCOMPANIMENT track, when the Virtual Arranger is unplugged, or the batteries fail during recording. The PSR-530 can retain up to 4 complete songs in internal memory, and these can be recorded in the PSR530 MELODY tracks. • Only...a song; changes cannot be retained (last priority). 58 q The SONG MELODY tracks record the following operations and data: • Section changes. • Style number.* • Accompaniment track changes* (8 tracks: track on/off, voice number, volume, pan, reverb send level, chorus send level, DSP send level...