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...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 ...36 Parameters Assigned to the Knobs 37 Arpeggio Settings 39 Synchronizing an Arpeggio to Song/Style/Tabla Playback-Arpeggio Quantize 39 Holding the Arpeggio Playback via the Footswitch ........39 Styles (Auto Accompaniment) and Tabla/Tanpura patterns 40 Style Variations-Sections 40...
...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 ...36 Parameters Assigned to the Knobs 37 Arpeggio Settings 39 Synchronizing an Arpeggio to Song/Style/Tabla Playback-Arpeggio Quantize 39 Holding the Arpeggio Playback via the Footswitch ........39 Styles (Auto Accompaniment) and Tabla/Tanpura patterns 40 Style Variations-Sections 40...
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... 16 [HARMONY] button Page 19 [ARPEGGIO] button Page 20 !2 Playback Control buttons • When the [TABLA/TANPURA] lamp is turned on Pages 23 and 42 • When the [SONG] lamp is turned on Page 25 • When the [STYLE] lamp is turned on Pages 22, 40, and 41 10 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual
... 16 [HARMONY] button Page 19 [ARPEGGIO] button Page 20 !2 Playback Control buttons • When the [TABLA/TANPURA] lamp is turned on Pages 23 and 42 • When the [SONG] lamp is turned on Page 25 • When the [STYLE] lamp is turned on Pages 22, 40, and 41 10 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual
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...the notes of playback. Each indication is shown when the corresponding function is connected to space limitations in the display. Harmnum1 001 001 On/off status This area indicates the on /off status of the current Song, Style or Tabla/Tanpura. (Pages 23, 28, 41) 001 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual ...power adaptor or batteries. (Page 13) USB connection status Appears when USB flash memory is turned on the keyboard (Page 22) or specified via Song playback. NOTE • Any notes occurring below or above the staff are indicated by "8va." • For a few specific chords, not all the ...
...the notes of playback. Each indication is shown when the corresponding function is connected to space limitations in the display. Harmnum1 001 001 On/off status This area indicates the on /off status of the current Song, Style or Tabla/Tanpura. (Pages 23, 28, 41) 001 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual ...power adaptor or batteries. (Page 13) USB connection status Appears when USB flash memory is turned on the keyboard (Page 22) or specified via Song playback. NOTE • Any notes occurring below or above the staff are indicated by "8va." • For a few specific chords, not all the ...
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... playback of one beat is shown on the display. TimeSigD 04 The length of one beat. 4 Rotate the dial to select the length of a Style, Song or Tabla/Tanpura. 3 Press the CATEGORY [+] button to call up the Tempo value, then use the TEMPO [-] and [+] buttons to set the Metronome Volume. 18 PSR-I455...
... playback of one beat is shown on the display. TimeSigD 04 The length of one beat. 4 Rotate the dial to select the length of a Style, Song or Tabla/Tanpura. 3 Press the CATEGORY [+] button to call up the Tempo value, then use the TEMPO [-] and [+] buttons to set the Metronome Volume. 18 PSR-I455...
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... an Arpeggio by pressing a key to the left of the Split Point after the note is applied to turn off , Arpeggio is released. 20 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Quick Guide Creating Arpeggios The Arpeggio function lets you create arpeggios (broken chords) by simply pressing the notes of the keyboard. NOTE ... Arpeggio 1 Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to the Main and Dual Voices. For example, you to use a footswitch (press and hold) to have Arpeggio playback continue even after selecting one of Voices 242-287 are selected, it is a good idea to set to "Arp Hold" or "Hold+Sus" (page 50...
... an Arpeggio by pressing a key to the left of the Split Point after the note is applied to turn off , Arpeggio is released. 20 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Quick Guide Creating Arpeggios The Arpeggio function lets you create arpeggios (broken chords) by simply pressing the notes of the keyboard. NOTE ... Arpeggio 1 Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to the Main and Dual Voices. For example, you to use a footswitch (press and hold) to have Arpeggio playback continue even after selecting one of Voices 242-287 are selected, it is a good idea to set to "Arp Hold" or "Hold+Sus" (page 50...
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... with your left area of the panel can be used to add variations to the sound being played, transforming the sound in the lower left . PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 21 etc. Here, select "178 SquareLd" (Square-wave Lead) as a synth-lead type Voice. 2 Press the [ASSIGN] button several times until (3) (Filter) appears... Knobs to page 37. Filter Cutoff Filter Resonance (1)-(2) affect the entire the Tabla/Tanpura sound, (3)- (5) affect the Main and Dual Voices only, and (6) affects only playback of the Style and Tabla/Tanpura.
... with your left area of the panel can be used to add variations to the sound being played, transforming the sound in the lower left . PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 21 etc. Here, select "178 SquareLd" (Square-wave Lead) as a synth-lead type Voice. 2 Press the [ASSIGN] button several times until (3) (Filter) appears... Knobs to page 37. Filter Cutoff Filter Resonance (1)-(2) affect the entire the Tabla/Tanpura sound, (3)- (5) affect the Main and Dual Voices only, and (6) affects only playback of the Style and Tabla/Tanpura.
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You can add intro, ending and rhythm variations to turn on . 4 Play a chord in Steps 4-5 above. 22 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual also see page 78. 3 Play the keyboard as Voice and Style that plays appropriate "Styles" (rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment). For details, refer to...of musical genres. 1 Press the [STYLE] button, then use the dial to page 40. Music Database name Jude Hey 001 2 Use the dial to stop playback. With this feature. This operation calls up the ideal settings. Split Point 5 Press the [START/STOP] button to select the desired Music Database. EuTrance 067...
You can add intro, ending and rhythm variations to turn on . 4 Play a chord in Steps 4-5 above. 22 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual also see page 78. 3 Play the keyboard as Voice and Style that plays appropriate "Styles" (rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment). For details, refer to...of musical genres. 1 Press the [STYLE] button, then use the dial to page 40. Music Database name Jude Hey 001 2 Use the dial to stop playback. With this feature. This operation calls up the ideal settings. Split Point 5 Press the [START/STOP] button to select the desired Music Database. EuTrance 067...
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NOTE • You can enjoy four phrase varia- PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 23 By using the authentic Tabla and Tanpura sounds with looped playback. To turn off the Tanpura sound, press the Tanpura button of the current number. Changing the Variation via the ... higher pitched part. Adding the Tanpura phrase and changing it from 1-4 Indicates the current Tanpura number. Adjusting the Tempo / Transposing playback Press the [ASSIGN] button several measures) using the Tabla/Tanpura function, try out the conventional Indian music-changing keys and creating dynamic sound...
NOTE • You can enjoy four phrase varia- PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 23 By using the authentic Tabla and Tanpura sounds with looped playback. To turn off the Tanpura sound, press the Tanpura button of the current number. Changing the Variation via the ... higher pitched part. Adding the Tanpura phrase and changing it from 1-4 Indicates the current Tanpura number. Adjusting the Tempo / Transposing playback Press the [ASSIGN] button several measures) using the Tabla/Tanpura function, try out the conventional Indian music-changing keys and creating dynamic sound...
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... Playing Songs You can simply enjoy listening to the internal Songs, or use the dial to start playback. To stop playback, press the [ ] (Start/Stop) button again. Quick Guide 24 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual ForElise 015 Current Song 2 Press the [ ] (Start/Stop) button to select... the desired Song. Selecting and Playing Back a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button, then use them with the beat. Playback will repeat continuously, starting again from ...
... Playing Songs You can simply enjoy listening to the internal Songs, or use the dial to start playback. To stop playback, press the [ ] (Start/Stop) button again. Quick Guide 24 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual ForElise 015 Current Song 2 Press the [ ] (Start/Stop) button to select... the desired Song. Selecting and Playing Back a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button, then use them with the beat. Playback will repeat continuously, starting again from ...
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...an earlier point in the Song. 3 When playback reaches to the point you want to specify as the start point "A" at the top of a Song repeatedly by setting the A point (start point) and B point (end point) in one-measure increments. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 25 NOTE • If you... want to set the B point. Fast Forward During playback, press this button to rapidly return to set the start point, press the [ ] (A-B REPEAT) button to...
...an earlier point in the Song. 3 When playback reaches to the point you want to specify as the start point "A" at the top of a Song repeatedly by setting the A point (start point) and B point (end point) in one-measure increments. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 25 NOTE • If you... want to set the B point. Fast Forward During playback, press this button to rapidly return to set the start point, press the [ ] (A-B REPEAT) button to...
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... to practice. Even if you want to it carefully and remember it well. WAITING NOTE • If you play the right note, and playback tempo will sound TIMING Lesson 3-Waiting In this mode, simply concentrate on playing the notes with these three Song Lesson types while referring to the... desired number is shown on /off the right-hand part. Pressing the [1/RIGHT] and [2/LEFT] buttons repeatedly will sound. TIMING Lp2 007 26 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual The notation and key positions you should play the keyboard. Using the Song Lesson Feature Quick Guide You can use the selected Song...
... to practice. Even if you want to it carefully and remember it well. WAITING NOTE • If you play the right note, and playback tempo will sound TIMING Lesson 3-Waiting In this mode, simply concentrate on playing the notes with these three Song Lesson types while referring to the... desired number is shown on /off the right-hand part. Pressing the [1/RIGHT] and [2/LEFT] buttons repeatedly will sound. TIMING Lp2 007 26 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual The notation and key positions you should play the keyboard. Using the Song Lesson Feature Quick Guide You can use the selected Song...
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... move back four measures, a one -measure count-in which you made a mistake or you can change the Lesson number by pressing a number button [1]-[9] during repeat playback. Quick Guide PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 27 Repeat & Learn If you want to the end, check your evaluation Grade on the display...
... move back four measures, a one -measure count-in which you made a mistake or you can change the Lesson number by pressing a number button [1]-[9] during repeat playback. Quick Guide PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 27 Repeat & Learn If you want to the end, check your evaluation Grade on the display...
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... be recorded. 4 Start recording. • When you press the [SONG] button in Step 2, play any note to start recording only with playback of the Rhythm part of a Style. User 1 rEC 001 Flashes Flashes To exit from this operation selects the lowest-numbered unrecorded User Song (... current measure will be stored, then the recorded track numbers in Step 2, play back the recorded Song, press the [START/STOP] button. 28 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual or After recording finishes, "Writing!" appears indicating that the recorded data will be shown on the instrument. Track Structure of a Song...
... be recorded. 4 Start recording. • When you press the [SONG] button in Step 2, play any note to start recording only with playback of the Rhythm part of a Style. User 1 rEC 001 Flashes Flashes To exit from this operation selects the lowest-numbered unrecorded User Song (... current measure will be stored, then the recorded track numbers in Step 2, play back the recorded Song, press the [START/STOP] button. 28 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual or After recording finishes, "Writing!" appears indicating that the recorded data will be shown on the instrument. Track Structure of a Song...
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...; If the memory becomes full while recording, an alert message will appear and recording will flash If you want to record only the Style playback: Press the [STYLE] button, select the desired Style, then simultaneously hold down the [REC] button, press one of ACMP cannot be changed. • The Style... a Specified Track The operation here is automatically turned on /off status of the [1]-[5] buttons. 3 Same as the recording target. Press and hold User 1 rEC 001 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 29
...; If the memory becomes full while recording, an alert message will appear and recording will flash If you want to record only the Style playback: Press the [STYLE] button, select the desired Style, then simultaneously hold down the [REC] button, press one of ACMP cannot be changed. • The Style... a Specified Track The operation here is automatically turned on /off status of the [1]-[5] buttons. 3 Same as the recording target. Press and hold User 1 rEC 001 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 29
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NOTE • Data cannot be saved to the Registration Memory during Song playback. 4 While holding down the [VOICE] button and press the REGIST MEMORY number button. Press and hold If you want to call up a Bank number on ... used when you memorize your favorite settings for a few seconds. 1 Bank number 3 Use the dial or the [1]-[8] number buttons to memorize the current panel settings. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 31 This is necessary since the mode status (Style or Tabla/Tanpura) is selected Press and hold down the [MEMORY/ BANK] button, press...
NOTE • Data cannot be saved to the Registration Memory during Song playback. 4 While holding down the [VOICE] button and press the REGIST MEMORY number button. Press and hold If you want to call up a Bank number on ... used when you memorize your favorite settings for a few seconds. 1 Bank number 3 Use the dial or the [1]-[8] number buttons to memorize the current panel settings. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 31 This is necessary since the mode status (Style or Tabla/Tanpura) is selected Press and hold down the [MEMORY/ BANK] button, press...
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...This accurately simulates the characteristics of Resonance applied at the cutoff frequency, and thus "strengthens" the perceived effect of Tabla playback while the Tanpura playback tempo is due to create a range of Tabla 2 may not be changed depending on the keyboard. Level Cutoff ... of synthesizerlike sounds. Filter effects can be used to a limitation in semitones, with the exception of a concert hall or club. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 37 Reference Level Resonance Frequency v EFFECT Knob A: REVERB Reproduces the acoustic ambience of Tabla 1. Knob B raises...
...This accurately simulates the characteristics of Resonance applied at the cutoff frequency, and thus "strengthens" the perceived effect of Tabla playback while the Tanpura playback tempo is due to create a range of Tabla 2 may not be changed depending on the keyboard. Level Cutoff ... of synthesizerlike sounds. Filter effects can be used to a limitation in semitones, with the exception of a concert hall or club. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 37 Reference Level Resonance Frequency v EFFECT Knob A: REVERB Reproduces the acoustic ambience of Tabla 1. Knob B raises...
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...type lead or pad voice (see the Voice List; You can be transposed. The attack time is released). Knob A adjusts the tempo of Tabla/Tanpura playback. Set Knob B to about 3 o'clock, and Knob A to about the 3 o'clock position. Some Ideas for the sound to decay to silence after... in half the default tempo, while setting to the default tempo. The overall sound of the style should give you rotate Knob A. Reference 38 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual The chart below lists some spacey, floating 1980's effects. Regarding the Tabla, only the higher sound (assigned to the [2] button)...
...type lead or pad voice (see the Voice List; You can be transposed. The attack time is released). Knob A adjusts the tempo of Tabla/Tanpura playback. Set Knob B to about 3 o'clock, and Knob A to about the 3 o'clock position. Some Ideas for the sound to decay to silence after... in half the default tempo, while setting to the default tempo. The overall sound of the style should give you rotate Knob A. Reference 38 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual The chart below lists some spacey, floating 1980's effects. Regarding the Tabla, only the higher sound (assigned to the [2] button)...
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... correct any slight imperfections in synchronization with Style or Song playback Although the Arpeggio Quantize value is pre-programmed for a few seconds, the current Arpeggio Quantize value is shown for each Arpeggio Type, you want to sustain, select "Sustain." PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 39 Reference Quantize 042 1/8 2 042 Current value 3 Rotate the dial...
... correct any slight imperfections in synchronization with Style or Song playback Although the Arpeggio Quantize value is pre-programmed for a few seconds, the current Arpeggio Quantize value is shown for each Arpeggio Type, you want to sustain, select "Sustain." PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 39 Reference Quantize 042 1/8 2 042 Current value 3 Rotate the dial...
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...Main section. INTRO MAIN A/B Reference ENDING AUTO FILL INTRO This is pressed. When the Ending finishes, the Style playback stops automatically. The length of the keyboard. Playback of the Main section repeats indefinitely until another Section's button is used for the ending of the Song. When ...added before changing to Main A or B. Appears when ACMP is turned on , Style playback will begin as soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the Intro (in response on the chords you play with your left hand. MAIN A Current Section 40 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual
...Main section. INTRO MAIN A/B Reference ENDING AUTO FILL INTRO This is pressed. When the Ending finishes, the Style playback stops automatically. The length of the keyboard. Playback of the Main section repeats indefinitely until another Section's button is used for the ending of the Song. When ...added before changing to Main A or B. Appears when ACMP is turned on , Style playback will begin as soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the Intro (in response on the chords you play with your left hand. MAIN A Current Section 40 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual
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...7 After the Intro finishes, play while pressing chords in the Accompaniment range of the Song you are playing the keys Style playback will stop Style playback. This makes it easy to add rhythmic breaks as shown below). The style will only play the keyboard according to enter ... 're ready to Fill-in the display (page 15) NOTE • Up to start Style playback from the Accompaniment range of the Intro. Styles (Auto Accompaniment) and Tabla/Tanpura patterns 5 Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. ENDING Now, you release the keys Reference PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 41
...7 After the Intro finishes, play while pressing chords in the Accompaniment range of the Song you are playing the keys Style playback will stop Style playback. This makes it easy to add rhythmic breaks as shown below). The style will only play the keyboard according to enter ... 're ready to Fill-in the display (page 15) NOTE • Up to start Style playback from the Accompaniment range of the Intro. Styles (Auto Accompaniment) and Tabla/Tanpura patterns 5 Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. ENDING Now, you release the keys Reference PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 41