Owner's Manual
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You are the proud owner of this advanced instrument. The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of your PSR-550. • PSR-550 • Music Stand (page 9) • PSR-550 Data Disk (Refer to make the most advanced tone generation technology with maximum musical enjoyment. In order...2 Packing List Please check that these items have been packed with your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you stunning sound quality with state-of-theart digital electronics and features to give you to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of a fine...
You are the proud owner of this advanced instrument. The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of your PSR-550. • PSR-550 • Music Stand (page 9) • PSR-550 Data Disk (Refer to make the most advanced tone generation technology with maximum musical enjoyment. In order...2 Packing List Please check that these items have been packed with your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you stunning sound quality with state-of-theart digital electronics and features to give you to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of a fine...
Owner's Manual
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... out about all of the buttons and controls of the PSR-550. page 16 This section explains the display indications of the PSR-550 and how to read them for easy reference. page 10 Use this section before calling your Yamaha dealer or service center. How to use the convenient Help..., and may be different from your new PSR-550. page 22 This lists all topics, features, functions and operations with the enormous variety of features and functions of the various functions and quickly locate desired information. page 8 Once you've set up the PSR-550, you should read through this section first....
... out about all of the buttons and controls of the PSR-550. page 16 This section explains the display indications of the PSR-550 and how to read them for easy reference. page 10 Use this section before calling your Yamaha dealer or service center. How to use the convenient Help..., and may be different from your new PSR-550. page 22 This lists all topics, features, functions and operations with the enormous variety of features and functions of the various functions and quickly locate desired information. page 8 Once you've set up the PSR-550, you should read through this section first....
Owner's Manual
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Contents Packing List 4 How to use the manual 5 Important Features 8 Panel logos 9 Music stand 10 Panel Controls and Terminals 10 FOOTSWITCH jack 10 PHONES/OUTPUT jack 10 Top Panel Controls 11 Rear Panel Controls 11 ...
Contents Packing List 4 How to use the manual 5 Important Features 8 Panel logos 9 Music stand 10 Panel Controls and Terminals 10 FOOTSWITCH jack 10 PHONES/OUTPUT jack 10 Top Panel Controls 11 Rear Panel Controls 11 ...
Owner's Manual
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...huge variety of musical instrument voices. (→ Page 26) There are two different types 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 can be... up the appropriate voice, effect and other details. If you don't know which indicates the buttons you master the PSR-550. Important Features Since the PSR-550 has such a wealth of advanced features and functions, you may be at your fingertips, with a total of 112 styles (rhythm and accompaniment patterns). (...
...huge variety of musical instrument voices. (→ Page 26) There are two different types 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 can be... up the appropriate voice, effect and other details. If you don't know which indicates the buttons you master the PSR-550. Important Features Since the PSR-550 has such a wealth of advanced features and functions, you may be at your fingertips, with a total of 112 styles (rhythm and accompaniment patterns). (...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 "GM System Level 1" is supplied with a wide range of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series. Style File Format The Style File Format - SFF - The MIDI features let you seamlessly integrate the PSR-550 into a variety of systems and applications: * Play other . The PSR-550 is an addition to the MIDI standard which uses...
... 1 "GM System Level 1" is supplied with a wide range of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series. Style File Format The Style File Format - SFF - The MIDI features let you seamlessly integrate the PSR-550 into a variety of systems and applications: * Play other . The PSR-550 is an addition to the MIDI standard which uses...
Owner's Manual
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... [MUSIC DATABASE] button and selecting a style lets you reach the point in the desired genre with all relevant settings, conveniently allowing you to make each features the best suited voice (or combination of the Music Database settings has been specially programmed to the following pages.
... [MUSIC DATABASE] button and selecting a style lets you reach the point in the desired genre with all relevant settings, conveniently allowing you to make each features the best suited voice (or combination of the Music Database settings has been specially programmed to the following pages.
Owner's Manual
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...tempo and indicates the current beat during AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT playback or SONG recording/playback (page 33). Panel Display Indications The PSR-550 features a large multi-function display that shows all tracks indicate the on/off status and volume/velocity settings for each function...number (page 56). w Menu indication This indicates the items shown in the display. y Tempo Shows the current tempo of the PSR-550. e Easy Navigator q Menu/message display !3 Chord r Transpose 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION...
...tempo and indicates the current beat during AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT playback or SONG recording/playback (page 33). Panel Display Indications The PSR-550 features a large multi-function display that shows all tracks indicate the on/off status and volume/velocity settings for each function...number (page 56). w Menu indication This indicates the items shown in the display. y Tempo Shows the current tempo of the PSR-550. e Easy Navigator q Menu/message display !3 Chord r Transpose 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION...
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...) on/off page 33 The [ACMP ON/OFF] button switches on and off . In the Record mode, the backlight color is used , the PSR-550 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of the keyboard is set to purple as you can be executed (except for playing/ indicating chords. Style...) standby is set to blue as the factory default. 25 23 Mode Depending on the panel operation used for playing back the songs. ment feature. This section explains the main modes of these condition is on BEAT the keyboard. When Synchronized Start standby is called a mode. In the ...
...) on/off page 33 The [ACMP ON/OFF] button switches on and off . In the Record mode, the backlight color is used , the PSR-550 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of the keyboard is set to purple as you can be executed (except for playing/ indicating chords. Style...) standby is set to blue as the factory default. 25 23 Mode Depending on the panel operation used for playing back the songs. ment feature. This section explains the main modes of these condition is on BEAT the keyboard. When Synchronized Start standby is called a mode. In the ...
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...the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. • The Transpose function cannot be entered by a maximum of the PSR-550 to +12. 1 Press the [TRANSPOSE] button. Press the [SUSTAIN] button to nornal pitch when released. • The maximum pitch bend range can be ...applied when a drum kit is self-centering and will automatically return to turn the SUSTAIN effect ON or OFF. Sustain When the Sustain features is from you) or down by using the number buttons while holding the [-/NO] button. The pitch bend wheel is the selected voice ...
...the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. • The Transpose function cannot be entered by a maximum of the PSR-550 to +12. 1 Press the [TRANSPOSE] button. Press the [SUSTAIN] button to nornal pitch when released. • The maximum pitch bend range can be ...applied when a drum kit is self-centering and will automatically return to turn the SUSTAIN effect ON or OFF. Sustain When the Sustain features is from you) or down by using the number buttons while holding the [-/NO] button. The pitch bend wheel is the selected voice ...
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...the selected accompaniment style matching your music will automatically play along, instantly following the chords you have to stop the accompaniment. 32 30 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 ...Stop page 41 Automatic one-touch selection of a variety of specially programmed panel settings to your fingertips. Auto Accompaniment The auto accompaniment feature puts a full backing band at your left hand as for getting the most out of different musical genres. Refer to step #2...
...the selected accompaniment style matching your music will automatically play along, instantly following the chords you have to stop the accompaniment. 32 30 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 ...Stop page 41 Automatic one-touch selection of a variety of specially programmed panel settings to your fingertips. Auto Accompaniment The auto accompaniment feature puts a full backing band at your left hand as for getting the most out of different musical genres. Refer to step #2...
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For this example, play a chord with just a single press of "Using Auto Accompaniment (all the appropriate sounds - One Touch Setting parameter list The PSR-550 features four different One Touch Settings for that lets you play a C major chord (as voices, effects, etc.) that match the selected style can be instantly recalled ...
For this example, play a chord with just a single press of "Using Auto Accompaniment (all the appropriate sounds - One Touch Setting parameter list The PSR-550 features four different One Touch Settings for that lets you play a C major chord (as voices, effects, etc.) that match the selected style can be instantly recalled ...
Owner's Manual
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...and pressing the pads. • The chord match on/off status depends on , are automatically transposed to match chords played using the PSR550 auto accompaniment feature. • Playing the Multi Pads page 43 • Chord Match page 43 • Selecting a Multi Pad Bank page 44 • Turning ... record your left hand. Split Point • Simply tap any of the Multi Pads. Refer to your keyboard performances. The Multi Pads The PSR-550 Multi Pads can be used to play a number of the Multi Pads. Auto Accompaniment section 4 Press any time to play back the corresponding ...
...and pressing the pads. • The chord match on/off status depends on , are automatically transposed to match chords played using the PSR550 auto accompaniment feature. • Playing the Multi Pads page 43 • Chord Match page 43 • Selecting a Multi Pad Bank page 44 • Turning ... record your left hand. Split Point • Simply tap any of the Multi Pads. Refer to your keyboard performances. The Multi Pads The PSR-550 Multi Pads can be used to play a number of the Multi Pads. Auto Accompaniment section 4 Press any time to play back the corresponding ...
Owner's Manual
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... distortion and tremolo. Chorus is always set to your playing sound as adding tremolo or DSP(FAST) other effects. SUSTAIN The PSR-550 features one DSP system, which can create a reverb effect that makes you sound like you change the rotating speed (fast/slow) of...your playing in a club. TOUCH HARMONY q Harmony/Echo page 50 You can add a chorus effect that include additional effects usually used for the PSR-550. F3 DigitalEffect 46 44 SUSTAIN TOUCH HARMONY Reverb Selecting a reverb type 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Select "Digital Effect". q Reverb ...
... distortion and tremolo. Chorus is always set to your playing sound as adding tremolo or DSP(FAST) other effects. SUSTAIN The PSR-550 features one DSP system, which can create a reverb effect that makes you sound like you change the rotating speed (fast/slow) of...your playing in a club. TOUCH HARMONY q Harmony/Echo page 50 You can add a chorus effect that include additional effects usually used for the PSR-550. F3 DigitalEffect 46 44 SUSTAIN TOUCH HARMONY Reverb Selecting a reverb type 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Select "Digital Effect". q Reverb ...
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... page 75 • Multi Pad Bank number, Chord Match on . the Registration Memory feature is one of the most convenient and powerful of controls and functions - Registration Memory Since the PSR-550 is such a sophisticated instrument with such a variety of the instrument. Data stored by ... Registered Panel Settings page 55 • Selecting a Registration Bank page 56 • Naming the Registration Banks page 56 • The PSR-550's initial Registration Memory [1]-[4] settings (when it shipped from floppy disk as when the STANDBY switch is first turned on /off page 43...
... page 75 • Multi Pad Bank number, Chord Match on . the Registration Memory feature is one of the most convenient and powerful of controls and functions - Registration Memory Since the PSR-550 is such a sophisticated instrument with such a variety of the instrument. Data stored by ... Registered Panel Settings page 55 • Selecting a Registration Bank page 56 • Naming the Registration Banks page 56 • The PSR-550's initial Registration Memory [1]-[4] settings (when it shipped from floppy disk as when the STANDBY switch is first turned on /off page 43...
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...or in any combination to disks can be Saved or Loaded with the PSR-550 Data Type Extension Save User song (Standard MIDI format0) .MID - q The PSR-550 is compatible with these disks using the voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. User style (Style file format) .USR O User... available disk styles in the following formats, indicated by the corresponding logo (page 9): You can be executed. 57 55 q The PSR-550 features special User style, User pad and Registration Memory functions. The extension indicates the type of User styles (page 96), User pads (...
...or in any combination to disks can be Saved or Loaded with the PSR-550 Data Type Extension Save User song (Standard MIDI format0) .MID - q The PSR-550 is compatible with these disks using the voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. User style (Style file format) .USR O User... available disk styles in the following formats, indicated by the corresponding logo (page 9): You can be executed. 57 55 q The PSR-550 features special User style, User pad and Registration Memory functions. The extension indicates the type of User styles (page 96), User pads (...
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... Voice number Volume Octave Pan Reverb depth Chorus depth DSP depth O : available Voice R1, R2, L O O O O O O O Style O O - O O O O Song O O O O O O O Range Refer to the keyboard-played voices, the PSR-550 features many different instrumental "parts," included with the auto accompaniment, and song playback. "-7" is center, and all other settings are shown in the stereo sound field...
... Voice number Volume Octave Pan Reverb depth Chorus depth DSP depth O : available Voice R1, R2, L O O O O O O O Style O O - O O O O Song O O O O O O O Range Refer to the keyboard-played voices, the PSR-550 features many different instrumental "parts," included with the auto accompaniment, and song playback. "-7" is center, and all other settings are shown in the stereo sound field...
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...notes for 2HD disks. • Songs recorded by the PSR550 are MIDI data events (playing information) (page 107). 78 76 The PSR-550 provides two different ways to record forte or piano, crescendo or diminuendo, and other subtle elements of expression from the starting measure is ...inserted into the disk drive. After finishing your own complete, fully orchestrated compositions. Song Recording With the powerful and easy-to-use song recording features, you to selectively re-record a portion of a song track (the measures between the specified punch-in and punch-out points. •...
...notes for 2HD disks. • Songs recorded by the PSR550 are MIDI data events (playing information) (page 107). 78 76 The PSR-550 provides two different ways to record forte or piano, crescendo or diminuendo, and other subtle elements of expression from the starting measure is ...inserted into the disk drive. After finishing your own complete, fully orchestrated compositions. Song Recording With the powerful and easy-to-use song recording features, you to selectively re-record a portion of a song track (the measures between the specified punch-in and punch-out points. •...
Owner's Manual
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Bass/Phrase/Pad/Chord Tracks page 100 The four editing features below . Only one event of the item marked with * can be recorded for clearing... the timing of 48 tracks (6 sections x 8 tracks). You can keep them indefinitely and build up to the PSR-550 style tracks. It is recorded by using the internal style data as shown in memory even when the STANDBY switch is...PHRASE2 PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE1 PHRASE2 BASS PAD BASS PAD BASS PAD BASS PAD BASS PAD BASS PAD On the PSR-550, you want to create, and record the auto accompaniment patterns to floppy disk so that is closest to ...
Bass/Phrase/Pad/Chord Tracks page 100 The four editing features below . Only one event of the item marked with * can be recorded for clearing... the timing of 48 tracks (6 sections x 8 tracks). You can keep them indefinitely and build up to the PSR-550 style tracks. It is recorded by using the internal style data as shown in memory even when the STANDBY switch is...PHRASE2 PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE1 PHRASE2 BASS PAD BASS PAD BASS PAD BASS PAD BASS PAD BASS PAD On the PSR-550, you want to create, and record the auto accompaniment patterns to floppy disk so that is closest to ...
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...the Style recording feature. SFF - This is also a common format used with GM System Level 1. q XG XG is a major enhancement of the GM System Level 1 format, and was developed by PSR-550, and whether or not the PSR-550 can playback the data recorded by Yamaha specifically to ... Playback is only possible when the sequence format of the disk matches that of voice allocation) is compatible with various Yamaha software. • The PSR-550 is automatically recorded as the "voice allocation format." The numbering standard (order of the compatible MIDI device used with ESEQ...
...the Style recording feature. SFF - This is also a common format used with GM System Level 1. q XG XG is a major enhancement of the GM System Level 1 format, and was developed by PSR-550, and whether or not the PSR-550 can playback the data recorded by Yamaha specifically to ... Playback is only possible when the sequence format of the disk matches that of voice allocation) is compatible with various Yamaha software. • The PSR-550 is automatically recorded as the "voice allocation format." The numbering standard (order of the compatible MIDI device used with ESEQ...
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... switch on the MIDI interface to "MIDI." Set the HOST SELECT switch to the MIDI IN terminal of the PSR-550. Connecting to a Personal Computer Connect your computer features a USB interface, we recommend using the Yamaha UX256. Connect using a MIDI interface with a Macintosh series computer, connect the RS422 terminal of the computer (modem or...
... switch on the MIDI interface to "MIDI." Set the HOST SELECT switch to the MIDI IN terminal of the PSR-550. Connecting to a Personal Computer Connect your computer features a USB interface, we recommend using the Yamaha UX256. Connect using a MIDI interface with a Macintosh series computer, connect the RS422 terminal of the computer (modem or...