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... electronic components, turn off for all volume levels to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by improper use the instrument near other ... or result in use the provided screws only. If you or others, or damage to the instrument or other electrical products such as the Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3 frequently, in a safe place for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this...
... electronic components, turn off for all volume levels to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by improper use the instrument near other ... or result in use the provided screws only. If you or others, or damage to the instrument or other electrical products such as the Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3 frequently, in a safe place for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this...
Owner's Manual
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...the special DJ songs ("DJ GAME") and a DJ style, and provides the appropriate voice and sound effects to five of the Yamaha PSR-GX76 PortaTone! and righthand parts independently at your purchase of your playing strength - Grade is a built-in "chord encyclopedia" that give you ...calls up the stunningly authentic "Stereo Sampled Piano" voice and configures the entire PSR-GX76 for optimum piano play specific chords by showing you easily integrate the PSR-GX76 into a MIDI music system, and use song recording operations, for changing the pitch in the display -...
...the special DJ songs ("DJ GAME") and a DJ style, and provides the appropriate voice and sound effects to five of the Yamaha PSR-GX76 PortaTone! and righthand parts independently at your purchase of your playing strength - Grade is a built-in "chord encyclopedia" that give you ...calls up the stunningly authentic "Stereo Sampled Piano" voice and configures the entire PSR-GX76 for optimum piano play specific chords by showing you easily integrate the PSR-GX76 into a MIDI music system, and use song recording operations, for changing the pitch in the display -...
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External Clock 70 • Using Bulk Dump Send to a Personal Computer 69 • Controlling PSR-GX76 Playback from an External Device - Multi Fingering 42 • Setting the Split Point 44 • Dictionary 45 Registration Memory 48 • Registration ...and Fill-ins 40 • Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume 41 • Using Auto Accompaniment - Both Hands 64 • Grade 65 Talking 66 MIDI Functions 67 • What Is MIDI 67 • Connecting to Save Data 71 • Using Initial Setup Send with a Sequencer...... 73 • Local Control 74 Troubleshooting 75...
External Clock 70 • Using Bulk Dump Send to a Personal Computer 69 • Controlling PSR-GX76 Playback from an External Device - Multi Fingering 42 • Setting the Split Point 44 • Dictionary 45 Registration Memory 48 • Registration ...and Fill-ins 40 • Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume 41 • Using Auto Accompaniment - Both Hands 64 • Grade 65 Talking 66 MIDI Functions 67 • What Is MIDI 67 • Connecting to Save Data 71 • Using Initial Setup Send with a Sequencer...... 73 • Local Control 74 Troubleshooting 75...
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... and Terminals s Front Panel q er u t wy 000 GrandPno @0 @1 @2 !9 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 u i !2 !0 o !1 @3 @4 q Power switch ([STANDBY/ON]) w [MASTER VOLUME] dial This determines the overall volume of the PSR-GX76, including effects, transpose, tuning, and MIDI. (See page 29.) i [DEMO] button This is used to play the Demo songs. (See page 12.) o [Piano] button This instantly calls up the...
... and Terminals s Front Panel q er u t wy 000 GrandPno @0 @1 @2 !9 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 u i !2 !0 o !1 @3 @4 q Power switch ([STANDBY/ON]) w [MASTER VOLUME] dial This determines the overall volume of the PSR-GX76, including effects, transpose, tuning, and MIDI. (See page 29.) i [DEMO] button This is used to play the Demo songs. (See page 12.) o [Piano] button This instantly calls up the...
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...fier/speaker system. (See page 9.) @9 DC IN 10-12V jack This is for connection to a set . (See page 27.) s Rear Panel @6 @7 @8 @9 @6 MIDI IN, OUT terminals These are used for selecting and recording the Registration Memory presets. (See page 48.) @5 [PITCH BEND] wheel This is used for clearing...data of all or specific tracks of a User song. (See pages 59, 58.) @4 REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See page 67.) @7 SUSTAIN jack This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch for control over sustain, just ...
...fier/speaker system. (See page 9.) @9 DC IN 10-12V jack This is for connection to a set . (See page 27.) s Rear Panel @6 @7 @8 @9 @6 MIDI IN, OUT terminals These are used for selecting and recording the Registration Memory presets. (See page 48.) @5 [PITCH BEND] wheel This is used for clearing...data of all or specific tracks of a User song. (See pages 59, 58.) @4 REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See page 67.) @7 SUSTAIN jack This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch for control over sustain, just ...
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...er/speaker system. Setting Up s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-GX76 is equipped with other end to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the PSR-GX76. • To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of stereo headphones to sustain... the recognized polarity of the voices. s Using the MIDI Terminals The PSR-GX76 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to the SUSTAIN jack before connecting them. The footswitch functions the same way as you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack...
...er/speaker system. Setting Up s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-GX76 is equipped with other end to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the PSR-GX76. • To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of stereo headphones to sustain... the recognized polarity of the voices. s Using the MIDI Terminals The PSR-GX76 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to the SUSTAIN jack before connecting them. The footswitch functions the same way as you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack...
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...Bass No. Quick Guide Step 1 Voices w 000 GrandPno z w q zq Playing the Piano Simply by pressing the [Piano] button, you can automatically reset the entire PSR-GX76 for piano play. See page 20. Voice Name 013 Jazz Organ 2 014 Jazz Organ 3 015 Full Organ 016 Rock Organ 1 017 Rock Organ 2 018 Church...Harmonica GUITAR 024 Classical Guitar 10 No. See page 20. Voice Name PIANO 001 Grand Piano 002 Bright Piano 003 Honky-tonk Piano 004 MIDI Grand Piano 005 CP 80 006 Harpsichord E.PIANO 007 Funky Electric Piano 008 DX Electric Piano 009 Hyper Electric Piano 010 Bell Electric Piano ...
...Bass No. Quick Guide Step 1 Voices w 000 GrandPno z w q zq Playing the Piano Simply by pressing the [Piano] button, you can automatically reset the entire PSR-GX76 for piano play. See page 20. Voice Name 013 Jazz Organ 2 014 Jazz Organ 3 015 Full Organ 016 Rock Organ 1 017 Rock Organ 2 018 Church...Harmonica GUITAR 024 Classical Guitar 10 No. See page 20. Voice Name PIANO 001 Grand Piano 002 Bright Piano 003 Honky-tonk Piano 004 MIDI Grand Piano 005 CP 80 006 Harpsichord E.PIANO 007 Funky Electric Piano 008 DX Electric Piano 009 Hyper Electric Piano 010 Bell Electric Piano ...
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... mode also features special effect sections that let you play from the keyboard. (Refer to your left hand and a piano voice with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. for playing many of the voice names are shown on the panel for the ... These include 128 General MIDI voices, plus special Split voices, DJ voices and drum kits. that let you can play various drum and percussion sounds from separate sections of today's popular music styles. For a complete list of 256 authentic voices - Playing Voices The PSR-GX76 features a total of...
... mode also features special effect sections that let you play from the keyboard. (Refer to your left hand and a piano voice with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. for playing many of the voice names are shown on the panel for the ... These include 128 General MIDI voices, plus special Split voices, DJ voices and drum kits. that let you can play various drum and percussion sounds from separate sections of today's popular music styles. For a complete list of 256 authentic voices - Playing Voices The PSR-GX76 features a total of...
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Playing Voices About Panel Voices and GM Voices Keep in mind that the PSR-GX76 has two separate sets of GM-compatible song data. Drum Kit Voice Chart (voices 119 - 128) No. This means that best matches the style or ... selected 119 you can also be used for you when you 've called up a voice that any GM song data (played from a sequencer or other MIDI device) will sound just as the composer or programmer intended. The voice is actually a convenient feature which automatically selects a suitable voice for optimum playback of...
Playing Voices About Panel Voices and GM Voices Keep in mind that the PSR-GX76 has two separate sets of GM-compatible song data. Drum Kit Voice Chart (voices 119 - 128) No. This means that best matches the style or ... selected 119 you can also be used for you when you 've called up a voice that any GM song data (played from a sequencer or other MIDI device) will sound just as the composer or programmer intended. The voice is actually a convenient feature which automatically selects a suitable voice for optimum playback of...
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..., see page 86.) Indicates Reverb is played in a room or concert hall. Use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to choose from a MIDI device. (For details, see page 32.) To turn the Reverb effect off, select Reverb Type #9. • Each style of the voices....types simulating various different performance environments are available when controlling the PSR-GX76 from . A total of effects that occurs when a instrument is selected 2 Set the Reverb Type, if desired. Effects The PSR-GX76 is selected). 29 The PSR-GX76 has three separate effect systems - Restoring the Default Reverb ...
..., see page 86.) Indicates Reverb is played in a room or concert hall. Use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to choose from a MIDI device. (For details, see page 32.) To turn the Reverb effect off, select Reverb Type #9. • Each style of the voices....types simulating various different performance environments are available when controlling the PSR-GX76 from . A total of effects that occurs when a instrument is selected 2 Set the Reverb Type, if desired. Effects The PSR-GX76 is selected). 29 The PSR-GX76 has three separate effect systems - Restoring the Default Reverb ...
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..., plus a wealth of other useful and dynamic effects for enhancing and changing the sound of the PSR-GX76 has its own independent DSP setting. • Fifty-one additional DSP Types are available when controlling the PSR-GX76 from a MIDI device. (For details, see page 86.) Restoring the Default DSP Type If you've changed the...
..., plus a wealth of other useful and dynamic effects for enhancing and changing the sound of the PSR-GX76 has its own independent DSP setting. • Fifty-one additional DSP Types are available when controlling the PSR-GX76 from a MIDI device. (For details, see page 86.) Restoring the Default DSP Type If you've changed the...
Owner's Manual
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...through the speakers. Let's consider an acoustic piano and a classical guitar as a basis, the tone generator plays the stored sampling note. MIDI Functions The PSR-GX76 is changed into a number value and sent to the tone generator. This section explains what voice) 01 (grand piano) Note number (..., the electronic instrument puts out information from the keyboard such as how you can use MIDI on the PSR-GX76 keyboard. With the guitar, you can do, as well as "with what it can expand your PSR-GX76. So then what is , and what voice," "with which key," "about how...
...through the speakers. Let's consider an acoustic piano and a classical guitar as a basis, the tone generator plays the stored sampling note. MIDI Functions The PSR-GX76 is changed into a number value and sent to the tone generator. This section explains what voice) 01 (grand piano) Note number (..., the electronic instrument puts out information from the keyboard such as how you can use MIDI on the PSR-GX76 keyboard. With the guitar, you can do, as well as "with what it can expand your PSR-GX76. So then what is , and what voice," "with which key," "about how...
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... number which corresponds to the key which is pressed, plus a velocity value based on the rear panel. The MIDI terminals of MIDI messages which the PSR-GX76 can receive/transmit. This is usually expressed as "it can be connected by sending and receiving compatible Note, Control... with corresponding bank select MSB/LSB settings, if necessary). The PSR-GX76 can cause data errors. 68 The PSR-GX76 can control a MIDI device by the incoming MIDI messages which automatically determine tone generator mode, select MIDI channels, voices and effects, change some aspect of course play...
... number which corresponds to the key which is pressed, plus a velocity value based on the rear panel. The MIDI terminals of MIDI messages which the PSR-GX76 can receive/transmit. This is usually expressed as "it can be connected by sending and receiving compatible Note, Control... with corresponding bank select MSB/LSB settings, if necessary). The PSR-GX76 can cause data errors. 68 The PSR-GX76 can control a MIDI device by the incoming MIDI messages which automatically determine tone generator mode, select MIDI channels, voices and effects, change some aspect of course play...
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MIDI OUT MIDI IN Computer (sequencer software) MIDI IN MIDI OUT PSR-GX76 q When using a MIDI interface device installed in the personal computer, connect the MIDI terminals of the personal computer and the PSR-GX76. q Connect the MIDI terminals of the PSR-GX76 to a wide variety of the MIDI data (channel 1 only) on ([STANDBY] button). 69 To cancel Bank LSB messages, simultaneously hold down the...
MIDI OUT MIDI IN Computer (sequencer software) MIDI IN MIDI OUT PSR-GX76 q When using a MIDI interface device installed in the personal computer, connect the MIDI terminals of the personal computer and the PSR-GX76. q Connect the MIDI terminals of the PSR-GX76 to a wide variety of the MIDI data (channel 1 only) on ([STANDBY] button). 69 To cancel Bank LSB messages, simultaneously hold down the...
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... the sounds of the PSR-GX76's styles or songs from an external MIDI device, you to "slave" the PSR-GX76 to on a sequencer using the voices of the PSR-GX76 is set to a "master" MIDI device, so that playback of the PSR-GX76, or playing the PSR-GX76 voices from that the PSR-GX76 is set up to control another MIDI device, such as playing...
... the sounds of the PSR-GX76's styles or songs from an external MIDI device, you to "slave" the PSR-GX76 to on a sequencer using the voices of the PSR-GX76 is set to a "master" MIDI device, so that playback of the PSR-GX76, or playing the PSR-GX76 voices from that the PSR-GX76 is set up to control another MIDI device, such as playing...
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... 71 PSR-GX76 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MDF3 2) Set up the connected MIDI device for recording the data. MIDI Functions Using Bulk Dump Send to Save Data This operation lets you save your data to floppy disk using the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI Data Filer: 1) Make the appropriate MIDI connections...., set up the MDF3 for recording MIDI data. (Refer to another device, such as the Yamaha MDF3), and have unlimited storage capacity for the Registration Memory presets. Press "1" on your valuable PSR-GX76 data. This allows you to save important PSR-GX76 data and settings to the MDF3 Owner...
... 71 PSR-GX76 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MDF3 2) Set up the connected MIDI device for recording the data. MIDI Functions Using Bulk Dump Send to Save Data This operation lets you save your data to floppy disk using the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI Data Filer: 1) Make the appropriate MIDI connections...., set up the MDF3 for recording MIDI data. (Refer to another device, such as the Yamaha MDF3), and have unlimited storage capacity for the Registration Memory presets. Press "1" on your valuable PSR-GX76 data. This allows you to save important PSR-GX76 data and settings to the MDF3 Owner...
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..., none of Bulk Dump data, etc. • When the PSR-GX76 is not in the PSR-GX76. s Loading Bulk Data Once you can be used. The actual procedure may differ depending on your original settings and data using the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI Data Filer: 1) Make the appropriate MIDI connections. The following display is shown while the data...
..., none of Bulk Dump data, etc. • When the PSR-GX76 is not in the PSR-GX76. s Loading Bulk Data Once you can be used. The actual procedure may differ depending on your original settings and data using the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI Data Filer: 1) Make the appropriate MIDI connections. The following display is shown while the data...
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...recorded to this takes a "snapshot" of the PSR-GX76 settings and sends that is selected 3 Select the Initial Setup Send operation. Press the right Overall button, repeatedly if necessary, until MIDI is selected. 1 BULKDUMP Indicates MIDI is intended for playback with a Sequencer The most... common use the [+]/[-] buttons to the sequencer. for example, completely changing the PSR-GX76 settings for recording. The actual procedure may differ...
...recorded to this takes a "snapshot" of the PSR-GX76 settings and sends that is selected 3 Select the Initial Setup Send operation. Press the right Overall button, repeatedly if necessary, until MIDI is selected. 1 BULKDUMP Indicates MIDI is intended for playback with a Sequencer The most... common use the [+]/[-] buttons to the sequencer. for example, completely changing the PSR-GX76 settings for recording. The actual procedure may differ...
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... the Initial Setup data. • When the Initial Setup Send operation is recorded at least one measure fol- Normally, when playing the PSR-GX76 by itself, this should be set this to avoid getting "double" notes, both from the keyboard and from the sequencer. with as ... "on." 1 Select the local control on the sequencer in the normal way, then - MIDI Functions 4 Press the [START/STOP] button. sequently recorded performance data is completed, the PSRGX76 automatically returns to MIDI sequencer. in the display when the operation is complete. Make sure that any sub- Local...
... the Initial Setup data. • When the Initial Setup Send operation is recorded at least one measure fol- Normally, when playing the PSR-GX76 by itself, this should be set this to avoid getting "double" notes, both from the keyboard and from the sequencer. with as ... "on." 1 Select the local control on the sequencer in the normal way, then - MIDI Functions 4 Press the [START/STOP] button. sequently recorded performance data is completed, the PSRGX76 automatically returns to MIDI sequencer. in the display when the operation is complete. Make sure that any sub- Local...
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... of the keyboard. There is no drums or bass - When a set MIDI Echo (or the relevant control) to "off." (Refer to the owner's manual of the style can only be heard when accompaniment is set to the PSR-GX76 may produce interference. Replace the batteries. (See page 8.) al or strange.... (page 41) is connected to an appropriate value. For example, pressing the footswitch cuts off the sound and releasing it further away from the PSR-GX76. The AWM tone generation method uses multiple recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the voices or rhythms seems unusu- Using a...
... of the keyboard. There is no drums or bass - When a set MIDI Echo (or the relevant control) to "off." (Refer to the owner's manual of the style can only be heard when accompaniment is set to the PSR-GX76 may produce interference. Replace the batteries. (See page 8.) al or strange.... (page 41) is connected to an appropriate value. For example, pressing the footswitch cuts off the sound and releasing it further away from the PSR-GX76. The AWM tone generation method uses multiple recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the voices or rhythms seems unusu- Using a...