Midi Reference
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...02 08 16 17 18 19 20 (02)Chorus2 (03)Flanger1 (01)Chorus1 (04)Flanger2 U.R.G., Digital Musical Instruments Division ©2012 Yamaha Corporation 206PO-A0 PSR-I455 MIDI Reference 3 nels. • The values of "mm" and "ll" are used for details. 4 When the accompaniment is ... message simultaneously changes the tuning value of MIDI Master Tuning. MIDI Data Format NOTE: 1 By default (factory settings) the instrument ordinarily functions as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator, and incoming data does not affect the panel voices or panel settings. When accompaniment is stopped...
...02 08 16 17 18 19 20 (02)Chorus2 (03)Flanger1 (01)Chorus1 (04)Flanger2 U.R.G., Digital Musical Instruments Division ©2012 Yamaha Corporation 206PO-A0 PSR-I455 MIDI Reference 3 nels. • The values of "mm" and "ll" are used for details. 4 When the accompaniment is ... message simultaneously changes the tuning value of MIDI Master Tuning. MIDI Data Format NOTE: 1 By default (factory settings) the instrument ordinarily functions as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator, and incoming data does not affect the panel voices or panel settings. When accompaniment is stopped...
Owner's Manual
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...Equipment...13 Connecting a Footswitch to the SUSTAIN jack 13 Basic Operations 14 Turning the Power On/Off 14 Auto Power Off Function 14 Selecting Operations 14 Display Items 15 Quick Guide Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices 16 Selecting a Main Voice 16...Registration Memory ..31 Recalling Panel Settings from the Registration Memory..31 Backup Parameters and Initialization 32 Backup Parameters 32 Initialization 32 4 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Reference Handy Performance Features 33 Selecting a Reverb Type 33 Selecting a Chorus Type 33 Pitch Controls-Transpose 34 ...
...Equipment...13 Connecting a Footswitch to the SUSTAIN jack 13 Basic Operations 14 Turning the Power On/Off 14 Auto Power Off Function 14 Selecting Operations 14 Display Items 15 Quick Guide Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices 16 Selecting a Main Voice 16...Registration Memory ..31 Recalling Panel Settings from the Registration Memory..31 Backup Parameters and Initialization 32 Backup Parameters 32 Initialization 32 4 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Reference Handy Performance Features 33 Selecting a Reverb Type 33 Selecting a Chorus Type 33 Pitch Controls-Transpose 34 ...
Owner's Manual
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... 20 Similar to the arpeggio functions provided on the keyboard. The accompaniment styles provide the equivalent of a full backing band covering a wide variety of styles from waltzes to 8-beat to play ... for piano, for example, by changing your musical horizons. EuTrance 067 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 5 Experience a whole new world of Instrument Voices Page 16 The instrument voice that matches the music you simply play the appropriate notes on some synthesizers, this function automatically produces arpeggios (broken chords) when you want to play it...
... 20 Similar to the arpeggio functions provided on the keyboard. The accompaniment styles provide the equivalent of a full backing band covering a wide variety of styles from waltzes to 8-beat to play ... for piano, for example, by changing your musical horizons. EuTrance 067 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 5 Experience a whole new world of Instrument Voices Page 16 The instrument voice that matches the music you simply play the appropriate notes on some synthesizers, this function automatically produces arpeggios (broken chords) when you want to play it...
Owner's Manual
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...equipment, mobile phone, or other objects into the gaps on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Do not use . DMI-5 2/2 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 7 If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off for the instrument. Even when the power switch is easily accessible. ... copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all components. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. About functions/data bundled with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with the instrument • Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement...
...equipment, mobile phone, or other objects into the gaps on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Do not use . DMI-5 2/2 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 7 If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off for the instrument. Even when the power switch is easily accessible. ... copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all components. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. About functions/data bundled with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with the instrument • Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement...
Owner's Manual
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...Format is affixed to the reduced set of chord types. 8 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual The GM mark is Yamaha's original style file format which ensures that some songs may play back any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. It is on a... back differently compared to the original data, due to all software and hardware products that support GM System Level. Setting Up Compatible Format and Functions GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is an abbreviation for connecting a computer with peripheral Devices. XGlite As its name implies, "...
...Format is affixed to the reduced set of chord types. 8 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual The GM mark is Yamaha's original style file format which ensures that some songs may play back any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. It is on a... back differently compared to the original data, due to all software and hardware products that support GM System Level. Setting Up Compatible Format and Functions GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is an abbreviation for connecting a computer with peripheral Devices. XGlite As its name implies, "...
Owner's Manual
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... on connecting this Song Book free of charge. To obtain these manuals, access the Yamaha Manual Library, enter "PSR-I455" or "MIDI Basics" to transferring song data. Yamaha Online Member https://member.yamaha.com/myproduct/regist/ You will need the PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed...Online Member Product Registration") packaged with this section first. • Quick Guide This section explains how to use the basic functions. Data List Contains various important preset content lists such as those of Voices, Styles, Tabla/Tanpura patterns and Effects. Online Materials...
... on connecting this Song Book free of charge. To obtain these manuals, access the Yamaha Manual Library, enter "PSR-I455" or "MIDI Basics" to transferring song data. Yamaha Online Member https://member.yamaha.com/myproduct/regist/ You will need the PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed...Online Member Product Registration") packaged with this section first. • Quick Guide This section explains how to use the basic functions. Data List Contains various important preset content lists such as those of Voices, Styles, Tabla/Tanpura patterns and Effects. Online Materials...
Owner's Manual
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... jack Page 13 @7 Power supply jack Page 12 * For connecting to "Computerrelated Operations" (page 9). USB 3.0 cables cannot be used. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 11 Dial (page 14) Tabla/Tanpura Pattern List (page 75) Style List (page 74) Panel Controls and Terminals Voice List...Page 22 !7 [VOICE] button Page 16 !8 [MUSIC DATABASE] button Page 22 !9 [CATEGORY] buttons Page 14 @0 [REGIST MEMORY] buttons Page 31 @1 [FUNCTION] button Page 48 @2 Number buttons [1]-[9], [-/NO], [0/EXECUTE] and [+/YES] buttons ..... For details, refer to a computer. When connecting, use an AB type...
... jack Page 13 @7 Power supply jack Page 12 * For connecting to "Computerrelated Operations" (page 9). USB 3.0 cables cannot be used. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 11 Dial (page 14) Tabla/Tanpura Pattern List (page 75) Style List (page 74) Panel Controls and Terminals Voice List...Page 22 !7 [VOICE] button Page 16 !8 [MUSIC DATABASE] button Page 22 !9 [CATEGORY] buttons Page 14 @0 [REGIST MEMORY] buttons Page 31 @1 [FUNCTION] button Page 48 @2 Number buttons [1]-[9], [-/NO], [0/EXECUTE] and [+/YES] buttons ..... For details, refer to a computer. When connecting, use an AB type...
Owner's Manual
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... any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. • Before connecting the instrument to other functions such as Sostenuto and Arpeggio Hold (for convenient monitoring. rent Split Voice (page 17) while sostenuto and Arpeggio Hold... will be plugged in reversed footswitch operation. NOTE • When Split is sufficient. Only one of these functions can confirm the power source at the left of stereo headphones with new ones, or fully recharged ones (... the display. You can produce a natural sustain as an external output. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 13
... any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. • Before connecting the instrument to other functions such as Sostenuto and Arpeggio Hold (for convenient monitoring. rent Split Voice (page 17) while sostenuto and Arpeggio Hold... will be plugged in reversed footswitch operation. NOTE • When Split is sufficient. Only one of these functions can confirm the power source at the left of stereo headphones with new ones, or fully recharged ones (... the display. You can produce a natural sustain as an external output. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 13
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...[0], [3]. [-] and [+] buttons Press the [+] button briefly to increase the value by default to 30 minutes. To disable the Auto Power Off function: Turn off the power, then press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn off automatically when a device is connected, disable Auto Power Off. For details,...the power manually when the instrument is not in use. 14 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Press briefly to the first Voice, Style, or Song in the next or previous Category, and call up the next or previous Function sequentially. Basic Operations Setting Up Turning the Power On/Off Turn...
...[0], [3]. [-] and [+] buttons Press the [+] button briefly to increase the value by default to 30 minutes. To disable the Auto Power Off function: Turn off the power, then press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn off automatically when a device is connected, disable Auto Power Off. For details,...the power manually when the instrument is not in use. 14 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Press briefly to the first Voice, Style, or Song in the next or previous Category, and call up the next or previous Function sequentially. Basic Operations Setting Up Turning the Power On/Off Turn...
Owner's Manual
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...on /off status of the current Song, Style or Tabla/Tanpura. (Pages 23, 28, 41) 001 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 15 Harmnum1 001 001 On/off status of each function. Chord Indicates the chord which this indicates the notes you specify. Each indication is shown when the corresponding... Indicates the current beat of playback. (Page 24) Knob assignment Indicates the parameters currently assigned to the Knobs. (Page 21) FUNCTION and MEASURE Indicates the Function number, the current Measure number of a Song/Style, or the current Beat number of the Song, Style, Tabla/Tanpura, Voice...
...on /off status of the current Song, Style or Tabla/Tanpura. (Pages 23, 28, 41) 001 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 15 Harmnum1 001 001 On/off status of each function. Chord Indicates the chord which this indicates the notes you specify. Each indication is shown when the corresponding... Indicates the current beat of playback. (Page 24) Knob assignment Indicates the parameters currently assigned to the Knobs. (Page 21) FUNCTION and MEASURE Indicates the Function number, the current Measure number of a Song/Style, or the current Beat number of the Song, Style, Tabla/Tanpura, Voice...
Owner's Manual
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... display. Select 5 for this example. 5 Confirm the setting by playing the Metronome. Setting the Metronome Volume 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. NOTE • This parameter cannot be used to set the Metronome Volume. 18 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Select "08" (8th note) for practicing. 1 Press the [METRONOME] button to start the metronome. 2 Press the...
... display. Select 5 for this example. 5 Confirm the setting by playing the Metronome. Setting the Metronome Volume 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. NOTE • This parameter cannot be used to set the Metronome Volume. 18 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Select "08" (8th note) for practicing. 1 Press the [METRONOME] button to start the metronome. 2 Press the...
Owner's Manual
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... to 05 Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the Tabla/Tanpura mode. For details, refer to select the desired Harmony Type. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 19 Trio 02 038 Current Harmony Type 3 Rotate the dial to the Effect Type List (page 80). How to sound each ...49). Even if Harmony is shown for longer than a second. Appears when the Harmony is turned on the Harmony Type. NOTE • The Harmony function cannot be used in the auto accompaniment range of Instrument Voices Adding Harmony You can select a different Harmony Type. 2 Hold down the keys. •...
... to 05 Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the Tabla/Tanpura mode. For details, refer to select the desired Harmony Type. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 19 Trio 02 038 Current Harmony Type 3 Rotate the dial to the Effect Type List (page 80). How to sound each ...49). Even if Harmony is shown for longer than a second. Appears when the Harmony is turned on the Harmony Type. NOTE • The Harmony function cannot be used in the auto accompaniment range of Instrument Voices Adding Harmony You can select a different Harmony Type. 2 Hold down the keys. •...
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...8226; When any other Arpeggio Type. 1 Hold down the ARPEGGIO [TYPE] button for longer than a second. Quick Guide Creating Arpeggios The Arpeggio function lets you create arpeggios (broken chords) by the current Arpeggio Type appears. Triggering the Arpeggio 1 Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to "Arp Hold...a triad-the root, third, and fifth-to trigger Arpeggio. Changing the Arpeggio Type The most suitable Arpeggio Type is released. 20 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual DownOct 002 The currently selected arpeggio type 2 Rotate the dial to the SUSTAIN jack will turn off , Arpeggio is ...
...8226; When any other Arpeggio Type. 1 Hold down the ARPEGGIO [TYPE] button for longer than a second. Quick Guide Creating Arpeggios The Arpeggio function lets you create arpeggios (broken chords) by the current Arpeggio Type appears. Triggering the Arpeggio 1 Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to "Arp Hold...a triad-the root, third, and fifth-to trigger Arpeggio. Changing the Arpeggio Type The most suitable Arpeggio Type is released. 20 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual DownOct 002 The currently selected arpeggio type 2 Rotate the dial to the SUSTAIN jack will turn off , Arpeggio is ...
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... only for specifying the chords. Using the Music Database If you have difficulty finding and selecting the desired Style and Voice, use the Chord Dictionary function (page 45). This operation calls up the ideal settings. With this feature. For information about chords, refer to "Chord List" (page 44) or use... turned on the Auto Accompaniment. Auto Accompaniment range 3 Press the [SYNC START] button to turn Synchro Start on . 4 Play a chord in Steps 4-5 above. 22 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Both the Auto Accompaniment and Synchro Start are registered to stop playback.
... only for specifying the chords. Using the Music Database If you have difficulty finding and selecting the desired Style and Voice, use the Chord Dictionary function (page 45). This operation calls up the ideal settings. With this feature. For information about chords, refer to "Chord List" (page 44) or use... turned on the Auto Accompaniment. Auto Accompaniment range 3 Press the [SYNC START] button to turn Synchro Start on . 4 Play a chord in Steps 4-5 above. 22 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Both the Auto Accompaniment and Synchro Start are registered to stop playback.
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... Tabla 2 features the higher pitched part. Adding the Tanpura phrase and changing it from 1-4 Indicates the current Tanpura number. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 23 TeenTaal 001 tions, which are shared among all Tabla/Tanpura patterns. NOTE • You can enjoy four phrase varia...button to transpose the playback key in semitones. Adjusting the Volume Balance Press the [ASSIGN] button several measures) using the Tabla/Tanpura function, try out the conventional Indian music-changing keys and creating dynamic sound variations by rotating the Knobs. 1 Press the [TABLA/TANPURA]...
... Tabla 2 features the higher pitched part. Adding the Tanpura phrase and changing it from 1-4 Indicates the current Tanpura number. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 23 TeenTaal 001 tions, which are shared among all Tabla/Tanpura patterns. NOTE • You can enjoy four phrase varia...button to transpose the playback key in semitones. Adjusting the Volume Balance Press the [ASSIGN] button several measures) using the Tabla/Tanpura function, try out the conventional Indian music-changing keys and creating dynamic sound variations by rotating the Knobs. 1 Press the [TABLA/TANPURA]...
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Quick Guide 24 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual ForElise 015 Current Song 2 Press the [ ] (Start/Stop) button to the Song List (page 76). Refer to start playback. To stop playback, press ... a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button, then use them with the beat. ForElise 015 Each arrow mark flashes in time with just about any of the functions, such as Lesson. Song Category The Songs are organized by category as listed below. • Gives you an idea of the advanced capabilities of...
Quick Guide 24 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual ForElise 015 Current Song 2 Press the [ ] (Start/Stop) button to the Song List (page 76). Refer to start playback. To stop playback, press ... a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button, then use them with the beat. ForElise 015 Each arrow mark flashes in time with just about any of the functions, such as Lesson. Song Category The Songs are organized by category as listed below. • Gives you an idea of the advanced capabilities of...
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... from this status, press this button again. Quick Guide PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 27 Making Practice Perfect- Press the [ ] (REPEAT & LEARN) button during playback, you have difficulty with a one -measure count will play, then Song playback will repeat with use the Repeat & Learn function. is the highest evaluation. The Song location will move...
... from this status, press this button again. Quick Guide PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 27 Making Practice Perfect- Press the [ ] (REPEAT & LEARN) button during playback, you have difficulty with a one -measure count will play, then Song playback will repeat with use the Repeat & Learn function. is the highest evaluation. The Song location will move...
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... record only the Style playback: Press the [STYLE] button, select the desired Style, then simultaneously hold User 1 rEC 001 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 29 In this case, delete unnecessary data by using the Clear functions (page 30), then execute the recording again. User 1 111 Song number 2 While holding down the [REC] button, press...
... record only the Style playback: Press the [STYLE] button, select the desired Style, then simultaneously hold User 1 rEC 001 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 29 In this case, delete unnecessary data by using the Clear functions (page 30), then execute the recording again. User 1 111 Song number 2 While holding down the [REC] button, press...
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...holding down the [VOICE] button and press the REGIST MEMORY number button. REGIST 1 1 IMPORTANT • When recalling the panel settings from Function display 060 (page 50). Memorizing Your Favorite Panel Settings Quick Guide This instrument has a Registration Memory feature that it cannot be called up ... seconds. 1 Bank number 3 Use the dial or the [1]-[8] number buttons to the mode used when you memorize the panel settings. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 31 The recalled REGIST MEMORY number appears in the display for easy recall whenever they're needed. This is necessary since ...
...holding down the [VOICE] button and press the REGIST MEMORY number button. REGIST 1 1 IMPORTANT • When recalling the panel settings from Function display 060 (page 50). Memorizing Your Favorite Panel Settings Quick Guide This instrument has a Registration Memory feature that it cannot be called up ... seconds. 1 Bank number 3 Use the dial or the [1]-[8] number buttons to the mode used when you memorize the panel settings. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 31 The recalled REGIST MEMORY number appears in the display for easy recall whenever they're needed. This is necessary since ...
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... the power is selected. In addition to Style numbers 207-211 (page 57) • Registration Memory data (page 31) • Function Settings (page 48): Tuning, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity, Style Volume, Song Volume, Tabla/Tanpura Volume, Metronome Volume, Grade, Demo Group... on . Flash Clear This operation deletes all settings of the related Functions Harmony settings Harmony on . For details, refer to a computer via Musicsoft Downloader (MSD) software. Parameters that can be transferred then saved to "Computer-related Operations" (page 9). 32 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual
... the power is selected. In addition to Style numbers 207-211 (page 57) • Registration Memory data (page 31) • Function Settings (page 48): Tuning, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity, Style Volume, Song Volume, Tabla/Tanpura Volume, Metronome Volume, Grade, Demo Group... on . Flash Clear This operation deletes all settings of the related Functions Harmony settings Harmony on . For details, refer to a computer via Musicsoft Downloader (MSD) software. Parameters that can be transferred then saved to "Computer-related Operations" (page 9). 32 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual