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The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of -theart digital electronics and features to give you to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. ... make the most advanced tone generation technology with state-of your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you stunning sound quality with your PSR-550. • PSR-550 • Music Stand (page 9) • PSR-550 Data Disk (Refer to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of a fine electronic keyboard. Congratulations!
The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of -theart digital electronics and features to give you to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. ... make the most advanced tone generation technology with state-of your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you stunning sound quality with your PSR-550. • PSR-550 • Music Stand (page 9) • PSR-550 Data Disk (Refer to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of a fine electronic keyboard. Congratulations!
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... for the selected accompaniment style - If you don't know which changes color according to your performance. (→ Page 43) Playing the PSR-550 • The PSR-550 keyboard has 61 keys with full touch-response capability that best suit a particular type of voices: panel voices (the original... PSR-550voices) and XG voices. * The PSR-550 features 219 panel voices, 14 drum kits and 480 XG voices • With the R1, R2 and L voices, you to use...
... for the selected accompaniment style - If you don't know which changes color according to your performance. (→ Page 43) Playing the PSR-550 • The PSR-550 keyboard has 61 keys with full touch-response capability that best suit a particular type of voices: panel voices (the original... PSR-550voices) and XG voices. * The PSR-550 features 219 panel voices, 14 drum kits and 480 XG voices • With the R1, R2 and L voices, you to use...
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... with each other instruments from the PSR-550. (→ Page 108) * Play the sounds of the PSR-550 (including the auto accompaniment) from any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 108) * Connect the PSR-550 directly to a computer, for advanced...effects. (→ Page 50) Disk Drive • The PSR-550 also features a built-in special, unusual ways - SFF - The PSR-550 is Yamaha's original style file format which significantly expands and improves on the PSR-550 panel indicate standards/ formats it supports and special features it into...
... with each other instruments from the PSR-550. (→ Page 108) * Play the sounds of the PSR-550 (including the auto accompaniment) from any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 108) * Connect the PSR-550 directly to a computer, for advanced...effects. (→ Page 50) Disk Drive • The PSR-550 also features a built-in special, unusual ways - SFF - The PSR-550 is Yamaha's original style file format which significantly expands and improves on the PSR-550 panel indicate standards/ formats it supports and special features it into...
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... optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack. If you play by pressing a footswitch. CAUTION • Connect the PSR-550 to external equipment only after the notes have been released while the pedal is held. Panel Controls and Terminals yui o !0 !1 !2 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE...
... optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack. If you play by pressing a footswitch. CAUTION • Connect the PSR-550 to external equipment only after the notes have been released while the pedal is held. Panel Controls and Terminals yui o !0 !1 !2 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE...
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...song. 13 11 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF. 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC...122). 3 Set a volume level with the volume at the minimum level. Demo Song Playback Once you play the PSR-550 with the [MASTER VOLUME] control. • If you 've set up your PSR-550, try listening to the pre-programmed demonstration songs. A total of 9 demo songs are used, the life of ...
...song. 13 11 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF. 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC...122). 3 Set a volume level with the volume at the minimum level. Demo Song Playback Once you play the PSR-550 with the [MASTER VOLUME] control. • If you 've set up your PSR-550, try listening to the pre-programmed demonstration songs. A total of 9 demo songs are used, the life of ...
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... the number buttons [1]-[0]. 002 Alive Synth CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE BEAT The PSR-550 has 220 panel setups in succession by using the Direct Access function. See page 25 for details... certain genre of the next available category, first press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, then press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. The PSR-550 automatically makes all appropriate panel settings to let you play a chord with the music. Using the Music Database If you want to play...
... the number buttons [1]-[0]. 002 Alive Synth CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE BEAT The PSR-550 has 220 panel setups in succession by using the Direct Access function. See page 25 for details... certain genre of the next available category, first press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, then press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. The PSR-550 automatically makes all appropriate panel settings to let you play a chord with the music. Using the Music Database If you want to play...
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... menu/message display. e Easy Navigator q Menu/message display !3 Chord r Transpose 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC... or longer, the LCD will change color every three seconds (when Backlight mode is set to be pressed. Panel Display Indications The PSR-550 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for details. Refer to "Basic Operation" (page 18) for the ...
... menu/message display. e Easy Navigator q Menu/message display !3 Chord r Transpose 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC... or longer, the LCD will change color every three seconds (when Backlight mode is set to be pressed. Panel Display Indications The PSR-550 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for details. Refer to "Basic Operation" (page 18) for the ...
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...number buttons [1]-[0]." Basic Operation How to Read the Menu/Message Display and "Easy Navigator" Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-550 shows a variety of displays and indications. You can change this song by using the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/...the [START/STOP] button." q Style Press the [STYLE] button. 001 8Beat 1 CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE This message also means: "You can start the accompaniment by pressing the [START...
...number buttons [1]-[0]." Basic Operation How to Read the Menu/Message Display and "Easy Navigator" Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-550 shows a variety of displays and indications. You can change this song by using the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/...the [START/STOP] button." q Style Press the [STYLE] button. 001 8Beat 1 CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE This message also means: "You can start the accompaniment by pressing the [START...
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... next page). 19 17 Format OK? Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-550 (such as above; F1 Multi Pad CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE In this case...SONG MUSIC DATABASE [+/YES] button [-/NO] button F2 Regist Memory CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [+/YES] button [-/NO] button F3 DigitalEffect CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 ...
... next page). 19 17 Format OK? Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-550 (such as above; F1 Multi Pad CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE In this case...SONG MUSIC DATABASE [+/YES] button [-/NO] button F2 Regist Memory CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [+/YES] button [-/NO] button F3 DigitalEffect CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 ...
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... is on, the recording starts as soon as you play a key on and off page 33 The [SYNC START] button switches on BEAT the keyboard. Style Mode page 32 Song Mode Select this mode by pressing the [RECORD] button. q Auto accompaniment (ACMP) on/off . When auto accompaniment... back the songs. Mode Depending on the panel operation used, the PSR-550 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of these condition is called a mode. Each of operation). This section explains the main modes of the keyboard is set to purple as the factory default. ment feature. q ...
... is on, the recording starts as soon as you play a key on and off page 33 The [SYNC START] button switches on BEAT the keyboard. Style Mode page 32 Song Mode Select this mode by pressing the [RECORD] button. q Auto accompaniment (ACMP) on/off . When auto accompaniment... back the songs. Mode Depending on the panel operation used, the PSR-550 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of these condition is called a mode. Each of operation). This section explains the main modes of the keyboard is set to purple as the factory default. ment feature. q ...
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... 31 Assign three different voices to the keyboard and play . Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Refer to the voice list at the end of this manual (page 123). Playing Voices The PSR-550 has a huge selection of various musical ...instrument voices which you can play them • Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously page 27 • Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands page 28 • Functions of the Keyboard page 29 Other ...
... 31 Assign three different voices to the keyboard and play . Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Refer to the voice list at the end of this manual (page 123). Playing Voices The PSR-550 has a huge selection of various musical ...instrument voices which you can play them • Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously page 27 • Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands page 28 • Functions of the Keyboard page 29 Other ...
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...for playing/ indicating chords. Here's a short summary of the various ways of the PSR-550 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for example, the lowest (farthest left ) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to C6. for example,... Voice L Voice R1 Voice L Voice R1 + R2 In addition, the keyboard of playing voices. Split Point q Naming Auto accompaniment section Voice R1/R2 The keyboard can set to on (page 33), the key range of the PSR-550 can sound three different voices. B2 C3 - Each key has a note ...
...for playing/ indicating chords. Here's a short summary of the various ways of the PSR-550 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for example, the lowest (farthest left ) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to C6. for example,... Voice L Voice R1 Voice L Voice R1 + R2 In addition, the keyboard of playing voices. Split Point q Naming Auto accompaniment section Voice R1/R2 The keyboard can set to on (page 33), the key range of the PSR-550 can sound three different voices. B2 C3 - Each key has a note ...
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Playing Voices Transpose This function allows the overall pitch of the PSR-550 to be transposed up (roll the wheel away from you ) while playing the keyboard. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. • The Transpose function cannot be applied when a drum kit is ...
Playing Voices Transpose This function allows the overall pitch of the PSR-550 to be transposed up (roll the wheel away from you ) while playing the keyboard. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. • The Transpose function cannot be applied when a drum kit is ...
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... play along, instantly following the chords you play. To use it, all tracks page 33 Additional functions for selecting Music Database categories. The PSR-550 features a total of 112 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 112) in "Using the Music Database" on the panel. 3...(rhythm track only) 1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 001 8 Beat 1 CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE Select a style. Refer to step #2 in a variety of the different styles (page...
... play along, instantly following the chords you play. To use it, all tracks page 33 Additional functions for selecting Music Database categories. The PSR-550 features a total of 112 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 112) in "Using the Music Database" on the panel. 3...(rhythm track only) 1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 001 8 Beat 1 CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE Select a style. Refer to step #2 in a variety of the different styles (page...
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.... Accompaniment Volume Control This separate volume control for the auto accompaniment lets you play the keyboard with your right hand performance. Acmp Volume =100 3 Adjust the Accompaniment Volume. Adjust ...keyboard-played voice. 4 Stop the accompaniment (page 33). • [ACMP] is the abbreviation of [ACCOMPANIMENT] . 37 35 The PHRASE tracks are the main rhythm tracks. The [M] icon will change to modify the "orchestration" and therefore the overall sound of that make the accompaniment more interesting. Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Muting The PSR-550...
.... Accompaniment Volume Control This separate volume control for the auto accompaniment lets you play the keyboard with your right hand performance. Acmp Volume =100 3 Adjust the Accompaniment Volume. Adjust ...keyboard-played voice. 4 Stop the accompaniment (page 33). • [ACMP] is the abbreviation of [ACCOMPANIMENT] . 37 35 The PHRASE tracks are the main rhythm tracks. The [M] icon will change to modify the "orchestration" and therefore the overall sound of that make the accompaniment more interesting. Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Muting The PSR-550...
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... accompaniment using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by pressing a minimum number of keys on the Auto accompaniment section of the keyboard. Cm Cm7 • For a minor chord, simultaneously press the root key and a black key to its left. • For...fingerings as "fingering". normally F#2) while the PSR-550 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass and chord accompaniment in the following explanations. There are played or indicated with your own chords on the Auto accompaniment section of the keyboard (i.e. The following chords: 38 36 F5 ...
... accompaniment using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by pressing a minimum number of keys on the Auto accompaniment section of the keyboard. Cm Cm7 • For a minor chord, simultaneously press the root key and a black key to its left. • For...fingerings as "fingering". normally F#2) while the PSR-550 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass and chord accompaniment in the following explanations. There are played or indicated with your own chords on the Auto accompaniment section of the keyboard (i.e. The following chords: 38 36 F5 ...
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...any key you play minor, seventh or minor seventh chords using both hands, anywhere on G The Full Keyboard mode Fingering =Full When the Full Keyboard Mode is selected, the PSR-550 will appear in the Multi Finger Mode, always press the closest white/black key(s) to specify the ... the detected chord will automatically create appropriate accompaniment while you wish. The Multi Finger mode Fingering =Multi This is "F#2"; C C on E C on the keyboard. The name of fingering without having to switch fingering modes. • If you can use E (the third) or G (the fifth) as the...
...any key you play minor, seventh or minor seventh chords using both hands, anywhere on G The Full Keyboard mode Fingering =Full When the Full Keyboard Mode is selected, the PSR-550 will appear in the Multi Finger Mode, always press the closest white/black key(s) to specify the ... the detected chord will automatically create appropriate accompaniment while you wish. The Multi Finger mode Fingering =Multi This is "F#2"; C C on E C on the keyboard. The name of fingering without having to switch fingering modes. • If you can use E (the third) or G (the fifth) as the...
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... again. For this example, the phrase for Pad 1) starts playing back in "Multi Pad Recording" on (page 33). 3 Play a chord with your keyboard performances. The Multi Pads The PSR-550 Multi Pads can be used to add impact and variety to your left hand. Try playing other chords and pressing the pads. •...
... again. For this example, the phrase for Pad 1) starts playing back in "Multi Pad Recording" on (page 33). 3 Play a chord with your keyboard performances. The Multi Pads The PSR-550 Multi Pads can be used to add impact and variety to your left hand. Try playing other chords and pressing the pads. •...
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... a basis, the tone generator plays the stored sampling note. No doubt you can use your musical possibilities. Based on the PSR-550 keyboard. By using the grand piano sound on playing information from the keyboard, a sampling note stored in the tone generator section (electronic circuit) is played through the speakers. They are MIDI terminals...
... a basis, the tone generator plays the stored sampling note. No doubt you can use your musical possibilities. Based on the PSR-550 keyboard. By using the grand piano sound on playing information from the keyboard, a sampling note stored in the tone generator section (electronic circuit) is played through the speakers. They are MIDI terminals...
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... [-/NO] button. 116 114 This means that while an external MIDI sequencer, for example, plays the PSR-550 internal voices, an external tone generator can respond to MIDI information received on channels set to the "XG...setting is controlled by an external MIDI clock signal received via the MIDI IN terminal (in this case the PSR-550 TEMPO setting has no effect). Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button....Local Control" refers to the fact that, normally, the PSR-550 keyboard controls the internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be played directly from the...
... [-/NO] button. 116 114 This means that while an external MIDI sequencer, for example, plays the PSR-550 internal voices, an external tone generator can respond to MIDI information received on channels set to the "XG...setting is controlled by an external MIDI clock signal received via the MIDI IN terminal (in this case the PSR-550 TEMPO setting has no effect). Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button....Local Control" refers to the fact that, normally, the PSR-550 keyboard controls the internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be played directly from the...