Owner's Manual
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...accurately played by any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with peripheral Devices. As a result, this electronic keyboard: Composition Title : Against All Odds Composer's Name : ...DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. Copying of music data by state-of chord types. 6 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Touch Response The exceptionally natural Touch Response feature, with a convenient front panel on a wide range of -the-art stereo sampling technology and using various...
...accurately played by any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with peripheral Devices. As a result, this electronic keyboard: Composition Title : Against All Odds Composer's Name : ...DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. Copying of music data by state-of chord types. 6 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Touch Response The exceptionally natural Touch Response feature, with a convenient front panel on a wide range of -the-art stereo sampling technology and using various...
Owner's Manual
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... includes the following items. Please check that you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-I425 PortaTone! Congratulations and thank you have them all. • Music rest • Accessory CD-ROM • Owner's Manual ● Music Rest Insert the music rest ... a safe and handy place even after you finish reading, and refer to it often when you need to take full advantage of its various features. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 7
... includes the following items. Please check that you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-I425 PortaTone! Congratulations and thank you have them all. • Music rest • Accessory CD-ROM • Owner's Manual ● Music Rest Insert the music rest ... a safe and handy place even after you finish reading, and refer to it often when you need to take full advantage of its various features. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 7
Owner's Manual
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... 14 Similar to do is play , or experiment with full accompaniment? and much more . You can change it instead. PopBossa 104 8 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual A variety of voices. Special Features of the PSR-I425 ■ Creating New Sounds Page 18 By adjusting just two knobs you can add varying degrees of the keyboard, for example...
... 14 Similar to do is play , or experiment with full accompaniment? and much more . You can change it instead. PopBossa 104 8 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual A variety of voices. Special Features of the PSR-I425 ■ Creating New Sounds Page 18 By adjusting just two knobs you can add varying degrees of the keyboard, for example...
Owner's Manual
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Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel Logos 6 Included Accessories 7 Special Features of the PSR-I425 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 11 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack...Basic Operation 57 Display Items 59 Reference Adding Effects 60 Harmony 60 Adding Reverb 61 Adding Chorus 62 Handy Performance Features 63 The Metronome 63 Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat 64 Adjusting... List 119 MIDI Implementation Chart 120 MIDI Data Format 122 Specifications 123 Index 124 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 9
Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel Logos 6 Included Accessories 7 Special Features of the PSR-I425 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 11 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack...Basic Operation 57 Display Items 59 Reference Adding Effects 60 Harmony 60 Adding Reverb 61 Adding Chorus 62 Handy Performance Features 63 The Metronome 63 Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat 64 Adjusting... List 119 MIDI Implementation Chart 120 MIDI Data Format 122 Specifications 123 Index 124 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 9
Owner's Manual
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...raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to the computer. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to a Computer (USB Terminal) The PSR-I425 speakers are not using the instrument for long peri- The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as an external output. TAIN jack ...ON] switch to OFF, then use the USB data-transfer features you can transfer performance data and song files between the two (page 86). When you are automatically shut off . PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 11 Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this changes the recognized polarity of...
...raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to the computer. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to a Computer (USB Terminal) The PSR-I425 speakers are not using the instrument for long peri- The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as an external output. TAIN jack ...ON] switch to OFF, then use the USB data-transfer features you can transfer performance data and song files between the two (page 86). When you are automatically shut off . PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 11 Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this changes the recognized polarity of...
Owner's Manual
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...-hand playing yet, you could use the performance assistant technology feature described on page 34. 5 Press the [START/STOP] button. Split point Whenever you play the notes shown in the score at the beginning of the split point. (page 30) PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 17 When auto accompaniment is turned on, the... well as a right-hand part, be sure that your left hand plays only to the left of the keyboard is on ..." When the performance assistant feature is on . 8BtModrn 001 The ACMP ON icon will appear. Creating Arpeggios 4 Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto accompaniment on , ...
...-hand playing yet, you could use the performance assistant technology feature described on page 34. 5 Press the [START/STOP] button. Split point Whenever you play the notes shown in the score at the beginning of the split point. (page 30) PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 17 When auto accompaniment is turned on, the... well as a right-hand part, be sure that your left hand plays only to the left of the keyboard is on ..." When the performance assistant feature is on . 8BtModrn 001 The ACMP ON icon will appear. Creating Arpeggios 4 Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto accompaniment on , ...
Owner's Manual
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... on . 2 Select a song. Refer to page 25 for more information on the performance assistant technology feature. Icon will be displayed. The P.A.T. icon and "PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT" will be played. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 23 In fact, you can play . Play with a song and sound like a great... ASSISTANT ON/ OFF] button to start learning! Q e uick Guid The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets you play along with Both Hands 1 Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT ON/OFF] button. You can 't read a note of mistakes)!...
... on . 2 Select a song. Refer to page 25 for more information on the performance assistant technology feature. Icon will be displayed. The P.A.T. icon and "PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT" will be played. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 23 In fact, you can play . Play with a song and sound like a great... ASSISTANT ON/ OFF] button to start learning! Q e uick Guid The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets you play along with Both Hands 1 Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT ON/OFF] button. You can 't read a note of mistakes)!...
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... feature off. You will do). Play 3 notes at a time with your right hand (for Ave Maria is necessary to feel for it, try the three playing methods illustrated below. or any notes will get acceptable results no matter where you 're playing the right notes! PSR-I425 ...Play with the left and right hands at once with your left and right hands (any other combination. To use the performance assistant technology feature it sound? Then, with auto accompaniment on page 102. Different ways of the song. Sounds like you play the keyboard alternately with ...
... feature off. You will do). Play 3 notes at a time with your right hand (for Ave Maria is necessary to feel for it, try the three playing methods illustrated below. or any notes will get acceptable results no matter where you 're playing the right notes! PSR-I425 ...Play with the left and right hands at once with your left and right hands (any other combination. To use the performance assistant technology feature it sound? Then, with auto accompaniment on page 102. Different ways of the song. Sounds like you play the keyboard alternately with ...
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... [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT ON/OFF] button to turn the performance assistant technology feature off. Select "011 Nocturne". Keep playing F, A and C with your left hand part, refer to "The Easy Way to eight measures, then begin playing from the ninth measure. Nocturne 011 2 Listen to Play Piano" on page 104. 26 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual
... [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT ON/OFF] button to turn the performance assistant technology feature off. Select "011 Nocturne". Keep playing F, A and C with your left hand part, refer to "The Easy Way to eight measures, then begin playing from the ninth measure. Nocturne 011 2 Listen to Play Piano" on page 104. 26 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual
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... sound in addition to use is known as the "dual" voice. 1 Press the [DUAL ON/OFF] button. NOTE • The dual voice feature cannot be displayed. Watch the displayed dual voice and rotate the dial until the voice you want to the main voice when you play the...D.Voice r f NOTE • You can select a second voice which will be used during a song lesson (page 43). Hold for longer than a second. Vibes 109 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 29 When turned on or off. Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Play Two Voices Simultaneously-DUAL You can also select the Dual...
... sound in addition to use is known as the "dual" voice. 1 Press the [DUAL ON/OFF] button. NOTE • The dual voice feature cannot be displayed. Watch the displayed dual voice and rotate the dial until the voice you want to the main voice when you play the...D.Voice r f NOTE • You can select a second voice which will be used during a song lesson (page 43). Hold for longer than a second. Vibes 109 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 29 When turned on or off. Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Play Two Voices Simultaneously-DUAL You can also select the Dual...
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When turned on or off. Flute 092 Split voice icon 2 Press and hold the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button for longer than a second 30 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual FngrBass 042 The currently selected SPLIT voice "S.VOICE" appears in the display. Hold for a few seconds, then the currently selected split voice will ...". The split point setting can be used during a song lesson (page 43). The main and dual voices can be displayed. NOTE • The split voice feature cannot be played to the right of the split point, while the voice played to select the "S.Voice" item.
When turned on or off. Flute 092 Split voice icon 2 Press and hold the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button for longer than a second 30 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual FngrBass 042 The currently selected SPLIT voice "S.VOICE" appears in the display. Hold for a few seconds, then the currently selected split voice will ...". The split point setting can be used during a song lesson (page 43). The main and dual voices can be displayed. NOTE • The split voice feature cannot be played to the right of the split point, while the voice played to select the "S.Voice" item.
Owner's Manual
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... produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the display. In this section we'll learn how to use the auto accompaniment features. The rhythm part is displayed. A list of rhythmic types-indian, rock, blues, Euro trance, and many, many more. The style rhythm will appear in the ... choose to match chords you want to use . Press the [START/STOP] button a second time when you play with your left of the available styles). PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 33 Let's begin playing when you want to select the style you play if you use them for a complete list of the keyboard...
... produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the display. In this section we'll learn how to use the auto accompaniment features. The rhythm part is displayed. A list of rhythmic types-indian, rock, blues, Euro trance, and many, many more. The style rhythm will appear in the ... choose to match chords you want to use . Press the [START/STOP] button a second time when you play with your left of the available styles). PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 33 Let's begin playing when you want to select the style you play if you use them for a complete list of the keyboard...
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... to listen to select and play the internal songs. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 39 Song Listen Lesson Record Select and Listen to the instrument from a computer in the same way that makes up a piece of the many functions provided-the performance assistant technology feature, lessons, and more. You can use the dial to...
... to listen to select and play the internal songs. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 39 Song Listen Lesson Record Select and Listen to the instrument from a computer in the same way that makes up a piece of the many functions provided-the performance assistant technology feature, lessons, and more. You can use the dial to...
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... for your own compositions. These piano solo pieces are provided in this important skill. A selection of the instrument's many useful voices. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 41 TenorSax Demo Cool! RotorOrgan Demo Cool! Galaxy Electric Piano Demo ModernHarp & Sweet Soprano Demo Hallelujah Chorus Ave Maria Nocturne... most effectively used. Using Songs ● Song List These 30 songs include songs that effectively demonstrate the instrument's easy song arranger feature, songs that are provided in the Song Book on the CD-ROM. The "Suggested Uses" column provides some of piano ensemble...
... for your own compositions. These piano solo pieces are provided in this important skill. A selection of the instrument's many useful voices. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 41 TenorSax Demo Cool! RotorOrgan Demo Cool! Galaxy Electric Piano Demo ModernHarp & Sweet Soprano Demo Hallelujah Chorus Ave Maria Nocturne... most effectively used. Using Songs ● Song List These 30 songs include songs that effectively demonstrate the instrument's easy song arranger feature, songs that are provided in the Song Book on the CD-ROM. The "Suggested Uses" column provides some of piano ensemble...
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... shown. NOTE • The evaluation feature can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/ STOP] button. The song will start again from the beginning. "Excellent!" Left-hand part Right-hand part (In the case of a right-hand lesson) 4 Stop the Lesson mode. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 45 You can...
... shown. NOTE • The evaluation feature can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/ STOP] button. The song will start again from the beginning. "Excellent!" Left-hand part Right-hand part (In the case of a right-hand lesson) 4 Stop the Lesson mode. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 45 You can...
Owner's Manual
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... playback direction q Oops! This process will begin again after a one-measure count-in. Select a Song For a Lesson Practice Makes Perfect-Repeat and Learn Use this feature when you want to start again just ahead of a section on which you made a mistake, or to repeat practice of that section until you get... order to repeatedly practice a section you pressed the [ ] (REPEAT & LEARN) button, and then jump back four measures and begin after a count-in. w Press immediately 48 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual
... playback direction q Oops! This process will begin again after a one-measure count-in. Select a Song For a Lesson Practice Makes Perfect-Repeat and Learn Use this feature when you want to start again just ahead of a section on which you made a mistake, or to repeat practice of that section until you get... order to repeatedly practice a section you pressed the [ ] (REPEAT & LEARN) button, and then jump back four measures and begin after a count-in. w Press immediately 48 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual
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This means that you experience the Easy Song Arranger. Halleluj 009 As the song progresses, you want to arrange. 50 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Use the dial to select the song you will be displayed. Q e uick Guid Change a Song's Style In addition to each song's default style, ... . Press the [SONG] button, then select a "009 Hallelujah Chorus" by changing the style with other style to play the song with the Easy Song Arranger feature.
This means that you experience the Easy Song Arranger. Halleluj 009 As the song progresses, you want to arrange. 50 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Use the dial to select the song you will be displayed. Q e uick Guid Change a Song's Style In addition to each song's default style, ... . Press the [SONG] button, then select a "009 Hallelujah Chorus" by changing the style with other style to play the song with the Easy Song Arranger feature.
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...and operation of the keyboard when the Auto Accompaniment is on (page 34). • Harmony type 06 to 12 (Trill) Hold down two keys. 60 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual • Harmony type 13 to 19 (Tremolo) Keep holding down the keys. • Harmony type 20 to 26 (Echo) Keep holding ...notes when the auto accompaniment is on , the appropriate harmony type for the currently selected main voice is lit). R eferenc e Reference Adding Effects Harmony This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice. 1 Press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button to turn Harmony off, press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button again....
...and operation of the keyboard when the Auto Accompaniment is on (page 34). • Harmony type 06 to 12 (Trill) Hold down two keys. 60 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual • Harmony type 13 to 19 (Tremolo) Keep holding down the keys. • Harmony type 20 to 26 (Echo) Keep holding ...notes when the auto accompaniment is on , the appropriate harmony type for the currently selected main voice is lit). R eferenc e Reference Adding Effects Harmony This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice. 1 Press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button to turn Harmony off, press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button again....
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PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 63 R e eferenc Handy Performance Features The Metronome The instrument includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature. Use it to call up the tempo setting. To stop the metronome, press ...
PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 63 R e eferenc Handy Performance Features The Metronome The instrument includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature. Use it to call up the tempo setting. To stop the metronome, press ...
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... no chime at the beginning of each measure while the other beats will synchronize to set this example. MtrVol 100 Metronome volume 64 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual f r f r Handy Performance Features Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat In this example we'll set up a 5/8 time signature. 1 Press...
... no chime at the beginning of each measure while the other beats will synchronize to set this example. MtrVol 100 Metronome volume 64 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual f r f r Handy Performance Features Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat In this example we'll set up a 5/8 time signature. 1 Press...