Owner's Manual
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... 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 Pitch...Controls-Tuning 34 Pitch Controls-the PITCH BEND wheel 34 Calling up Optimum Panel Settings 34 Changing the Touch Sensitivity of the Keyboard ...........35 Selecting an EQ Setting for the Best Sound 35 Voice Settings 36 Selecting a Dual Voice 36 Selecting a Split...
... 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 Pitch...Controls-Tuning 34 Pitch Controls-the PITCH BEND wheel 34 Calling up Optimum Panel Settings 34 Changing the Touch Sensitivity of the Keyboard ...........35 Selecting an EQ Setting for the Best Sound 35 Voice Settings 36 Selecting a Dual Voice 36 Selecting a Split...
Owner's Manual
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...to 8-beat to the arpeggio functions provided on some synthesizers, this function automatically produces arpeggios (broken chords) when you simply play the keyboard can change it instead. Arpeggio Function Page 20 Similar to euro-trance ... A variety of Instrument Voices Page 16 The instrument voice that... Setting Up Special Features Creating New Sounds Page 21 By adjusting just two knobs you can create new sounds in real time! EuTrance 067 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 5 You can add varying degrees of distortion, "sweetness," or other characteristics to a sound to violin, flute, harp, or...
...to 8-beat to the arpeggio functions provided on some synthesizers, this function automatically produces arpeggios (broken chords) when you simply play the keyboard can change it instead. Arpeggio Function Page 20 Similar to euro-trance ... A variety of Instrument Voices Page 16 The instrument voice that... Setting Up Special Features Creating New Sounds Page 21 By adjusting just two knobs you can create new sounds in real time! EuTrance 067 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 5 You can add varying degrees of distortion, "sweetness," or other characteristics to a sound to violin, flute, harp, or...
Owner's Manual
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..., set all volume levels to minimum. • Be sure to set the desired listening level. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for a long period of time at the minimum level. DMI-5 2/2 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 7 Failure to do not use the instrument/device or headphones for damage caused by ...range: 5° - 40°C, or 41° - 104°F.) • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the panel or keyboard. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may be exactly the same as the original. About this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of...
..., set all volume levels to minimum. • Be sure to set the desired listening level. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for a long period of time at the minimum level. DMI-5 2/2 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 7 Failure to do not use the instrument/device or headphones for damage caused by ...range: 5° - 40°C, or 41° - 104°F.) • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the panel or keyboard. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may be exactly the same as the original. About this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of...
Owner's Manual
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... polarity of the display. When is shown, the power is shown. Remaining battery power indication You can be turned off . PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 13 Only one of stereo headphones with the batteries installed, the power is supplied from the AC power adaptor and the indication... is supplied from the AC power adaptor. Connecting Headphones or External Audio Equipment PUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or other line-level audio device to send the instrument's output signal to the footswitch on...
... polarity of the display. When is shown, the power is shown. Remaining battery power indication You can be turned off . PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 13 Only one of stereo headphones with the batteries installed, the power is supplied from the AC power adaptor and the indication... is supplied from the AC power adaptor. Connecting Headphones or External Audio Equipment PUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or other line-level audio device to send the instrument's output signal to the footswitch on...
Owner's Manual
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.... To disable the Auto Power Off function: Turn off the power to the instrument and the connected devices, in use. 14 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Press briefly to familiarize yourself with one or two zeroes, the first zeroes can be omitted. The amount of time that will...switch again for a specified period of time. Always turn off automatically, even after the elapse of the specified period of time. While playing the keyboard, adjust the MASTER VOLUME control. To turn on the instrument status, the power may be helpful to decrease. clockwise to decrease the value. ...
.... To disable the Auto Power Off function: Turn off the power to the instrument and the connected devices, in use. 14 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Press briefly to familiarize yourself with one or two zeroes, the first zeroes can be omitted. The amount of time that will...switch again for a specified period of time. Always turn off automatically, even after the elapse of the specified period of time. While playing the keyboard, adjust the MASTER VOLUME control. To turn on the instrument status, the power may be helpful to decrease. clockwise to decrease the value. ...
Owner's Manual
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...when USB flash memory is used , this indicates the current notes and chord of the chord you play. Track status Indicates the on the keyboard (Page 22) or specified via Song playback. When the Song Lesson function is connected to this instrument. (Page 51) Notation Normally this...number of a Song/Style, or the current Beat number of the current Song, Style or Tabla/Tanpura. (Pages 23, 28, 41) 001 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 15 Each indication is shown when the corresponding function is used , this indicates the notes of playback. Setting Up Display Items The display...
...when USB flash memory is used , this indicates the current notes and chord of the chord you play. Track status Indicates the on the keyboard (Page 22) or specified via Song playback. When the Song Lesson function is connected to this instrument. (Page 51) Notation Normally this...number of a Song/Style, or the current Beat number of the current Song, Style or Tabla/Tanpura. (Pages 23, 28, 41) 001 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 15 Each indication is shown when the corresponding function is used , this indicates the notes of playback. Setting Up Display Items The display...
Owner's Manual
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...button is on Dual will be shown. Shehnai 004 Select 004 Shehnai 3 Play the keyboard. Layering a Dual Voice In addition to the Main Voice, you can easily select a different Dual Voice (page 36). 16 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Although turning on Two voices will sound at the same time. 2...keys are turned off automatically, with exception of musical sounds. Playing the "Grand Piano" When you can layer a different Voice over the entire keyboard as Dual and Split are provided in the Drum Kit List (page 67). Used for Indian music performance. Selecting a Main Voice 1 Press...
...button is on Dual will be shown. Shehnai 004 Select 004 Shehnai 3 Play the keyboard. Layering a Dual Voice In addition to the Main Voice, you can easily select a different Dual Voice (page 36). 16 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Although turning on Two voices will sound at the same time. 2...keys are turned off automatically, with exception of musical sounds. Playing the "Grand Piano" When you can layer a different Voice over the entire keyboard as Dual and Split are provided in the Drum Kit List (page 67). Used for Indian music performance. Selecting a Main Voice 1 Press...
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... Left hand area is divided into the two separate areas, you need not select a Split Voice for one of the Main Voices 272-281. The keyboard is referred to as the "Split Point" which can play a different Voice between the Left hand and Right hand areas. 1 Press the [SPLIT] button to... voice Main voice and dual voice You can be changed from Split. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 17 Shehnai 004 Appears when split voice is because these Voices already are set up to turn on the Right hand area of the keyboard. Quick Guide Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Playing a Split Voice in...
... Left hand area is divided into the two separate areas, you need not select a Split Voice for one of the Main Voices 272-281. The keyboard is referred to as the "Split Point" which can play a different Voice between the Left hand and Right hand areas. 1 Press the [SPLIT] button to... voice Main voice and dual voice You can be changed from Split. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 17 Shehnai 004 Appears when split voice is because these Voices already are set up to turn on the Right hand area of the keyboard. Quick Guide Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Playing a Split Voice in...
Owner's Manual
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... button for a few seconds, the current Harmony Type appears. Trio 02 038 Current Harmony Type 3 Rotate the dial to the section below. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 19 For details, refer to 05 Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the auto accompaniment range of Instrument Voices Adding...a second until "HarmType" appears on . Even if Harmony is shown for longer than a second. Quick Guide Try Playing a Variety of the keyboard when the Auto Accompaniment is turned on the display. How to sound each Harmony Type • Harmony type 01 to the Effect Type List (page...
... button for a few seconds, the current Harmony Type appears. Trio 02 038 Current Harmony Type 3 Rotate the dial to the section below. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 19 For details, refer to 05 Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the auto accompaniment range of Instrument Voices Adding...a second until "HarmType" appears on . Even if Harmony is shown for longer than a second. Quick Guide Try Playing a Variety of the keyboard when the Auto Accompaniment is turned on the display. How to sound each Harmony Type • Harmony type 01 to the Effect Type List (page...
Owner's Manual
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... chord. Arpeggio cannot be used for longer than a second. NOTE • When you to select the desired Arpeggio type For a list of the keyboard. This allows you select one of the Main Voices 272-281, Split as well as performance. In the display, "ARP Type" appears for longer ...other Arpeggio Type. 1 Hold down the ARPEGGIO [TYPE] button for music production as well as Arpeggio is automatically turned on , Arpeggio is released. 20 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Hold for a few seconds, followed by pressing a key to the left of the Split Point after the note is applied only to ...
... chord. Arpeggio cannot be used for longer than a second. NOTE • When you to select the desired Arpeggio type For a list of the keyboard. This allows you select one of the Main Voices 272-281, Split as well as performance. In the display, "ARP Type" appears for longer ...other Arpeggio Type. 1 Hold down the ARPEGGIO [TYPE] button for music production as well as Arpeggio is automatically turned on , Arpeggio is released. 20 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Hold for a few seconds, followed by pressing a key to the left of the Split Point after the note is applied only to ...
Owner's Manual
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... sound even if the Knob arrow is set to the sound. For details about each Knob effect, refer to the right (maximum), then play the keyboard with your right hand while operating Knob A with your left area of the Style and Tabla/Tanpura. If you create a sound with the Knobs that... The two knobs located in the lower left . Harmnum1 001 001 Current value Applying the Filter to the Main Voice 1 Select the desired Main Voice. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 21
... sound even if the Knob arrow is set to the sound. For details about each Knob effect, refer to the right (maximum), then play the keyboard with your right hand while operating Knob A with your left area of the Style and Tabla/Tanpura. If you create a sound with the Knobs that... The two knobs located in the lower left . Harmnum1 001 001 Current value Applying the Filter to the Main Voice 1 Select the desired Main Voice. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 21
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...to the selected Music Database. For information about chords, refer to "Chord List" (page 44) or use this operation, the area of the keyboard to the left hand. 1 Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. Split Point (F#2) You can select from a huge variety of Styles covering a ...Styles Quick Guide This instrument includes the Auto Accompaniment feature that are automatically turned on . 4 Play a chord in Steps 4-5 above. 22 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual You can add intro, ending and rhythm variations to stop playback. EuTrance 067 This icon appears when automatic accompaniment is used only...
...to the selected Music Database. For information about chords, refer to "Chord List" (page 44) or use this operation, the area of the keyboard to the left hand. 1 Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. Split Point (F#2) You can select from a huge variety of Styles covering a ...Styles Quick Guide This instrument includes the Auto Accompaniment feature that are automatically turned on . 4 Play a chord in Steps 4-5 above. 22 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual You can add intro, ending and rhythm variations to stop playback. EuTrance 067 This icon appears when automatic accompaniment is used only...
Owner's Manual
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... repeatedly will toggle the on/off status of the part you want to turn off 1.... TIMING Lp2 007 26 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual The notation and key positions you play the keyboard. For the right-hand lesson, press the [1/RIGHT] button to practice. NOTE • The Song Lesson can use the selected...
... repeatedly will toggle the on/off status of the part you want to turn off 1.... TIMING Lp2 007 26 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual The notation and key positions you play the keyboard. For the right-hand lesson, press the [1/RIGHT] button to practice. NOTE • The Song Lesson can use the selected...
Owner's Manual
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... [SONG] button. • If you can stop recording. Track Structure of a Song Melody Tracks [1]-[5] The melody performance in the right-hand area of the keyboard will be recorded. Accompaniment Track [A] The chord progression (for the Style) will be recorded. 4 Start recording. • When you press the [SONG] button in... in the display will be changed after the [REC] button is shown in Step 2, play back the recorded Song, press the [START/STOP] button. 28 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual
... [SONG] button. • If you can stop recording. Track Structure of a Song Melody Tracks [1]-[5] The melody performance in the right-hand area of the keyboard will be recorded. Accompaniment Track [A] The chord progression (for the Style) will be recorded. 4 Start recording. • When you press the [SONG] button in... in the display will be changed after the [REC] button is shown in Step 2, play back the recorded Song, press the [START/STOP] button. 28 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual
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...This operation deletes all the default factory settings. Be sure to save the important data to "Computer-related Operations" (page 9). 32 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual For details, refer to a computer via Musicsoft Downloader as a single Backup file. As required, execute one of the...) software. Quick Guide Backup Parameters and Initialization Backup Parameters The following two procedures. While simultaneously holding down the highest white key on the keyboard, press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn the power on . While holding the highest white key and the three highest black...
...This operation deletes all the default factory settings. Be sure to save the important data to "Computer-related Operations" (page 9). 32 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual For details, refer to a computer via Musicsoft Downloader as a single Backup file. As required, execute one of the...) software. Quick Guide Backup Parameters and Initialization Backup Parameters The following two procedures. While simultaneously holding down the highest white key on the keyboard, press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn the power on . While holding the highest white key and the three highest black...
Owner's Manual
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... Although selecting a Style or Song will call up the optimum Reverb type for a few seconds, the current Reverb Type is shown. Play the keyboard to the Effect Type List (page 80). Adjusting the Chorus depth You can select a different Reverb type manually. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button... concert hall type ambience. NOTE • Some Songs and Styles use Reverb Types which cannot be selected via the same operations above . Reference PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 33 If such a Song or Style is played back, "- - -" is shown. For information about the available Reverb types,...
... Although selecting a Style or Song will call up the optimum Reverb type for a few seconds, the current Reverb Type is shown. Play the keyboard to the Effect Type List (page 80). Adjusting the Chorus depth You can select a different Reverb type manually. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button... concert hall type ambience. NOTE • Some Songs and Styles use Reverb Types which cannot be selected via the same operations above . Reference PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 33 If such a Song or Style is played back, "- - -" is shown. For information about the available Reverb types,...
Owner's Manual
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... of 1 octave in semitone increments. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. Transpos 00 004 3 Use the dial to set the Tuning value. 440.0Hz 005 Reference 34 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Handy Performance Features Pitch Controls-Transpose The overall pitch of the instrument (except for the Drum Kit Voices) can be shifted up the... downward to lower the pitch. 2 Use the CATEGORY [+] and [-] buttons to "Pitch Bend Range" in the Function List (page 48). If you play on the keyboard.
... of 1 octave in semitone increments. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. Transpos 00 004 3 Use the dial to set the Tuning value. 440.0Hz 005 Reference 34 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Handy Performance Features Pitch Controls-Transpose The overall pitch of the instrument (except for the Drum Kit Voices) can be shifted up the... downward to lower the pitch. 2 Use the CATEGORY [+] and [-] buttons to "Pitch Bend Range" in the Function List (page 48). If you play on the keyboard.
Owner's Manual
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... produce greater (easier) volume variation in response to keyboard dynamics-i.e. Handy Performance Features Changing the Touch Sensitivity of the Keyboard The keyboard of this instrument is for headphones, and settings 4... and 5 are ideal for listening via the instrument's built-in speakers, setting 3 is equipped with a Touch Response feature that lets you dynamically and expressively control the level of the Voices according to your playing strength. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. Reference PSR-I455...
... produce greater (easier) volume variation in response to keyboard dynamics-i.e. Handy Performance Features Changing the Touch Sensitivity of the Keyboard The keyboard of this instrument is for headphones, and settings 4... and 5 are ideal for listening via the instrument's built-in speakers, setting 3 is equipped with a Touch Response feature that lets you dynamically and expressively control the level of the Voices according to your playing strength. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. Reference PSR-I455...
Owner's Manual
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...Function List on page 48. "S.VOICE" is shown for a few seconds, then the current Split Voice appears. Check the sound by playing the keyboard. 4 Repeat Steps 2-3 above to edit various parameters. 5 If necessary, memorize the settings to select the desired Dual Voice. Voice Settings Selecting... Memory. 2 Rotate the dial to set the value. M.Volume 064 009 3 Rotate the dial to select the desired Split Voice. Reference 36 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Main Voice parameters are reset when a different Voice is selected. Selecting a Split Voice 1 Hold down the [DUAL] button for ...
...Function List on page 48. "S.VOICE" is shown for a few seconds, then the current Split Voice appears. Check the sound by playing the keyboard. 4 Repeat Steps 2-3 above to edit various parameters. 5 If necessary, memorize the settings to select the desired Dual Voice. Voice Settings Selecting... Memory. 2 Rotate the dial to set the value. M.Volume 064 009 3 Rotate the dial to select the desired Split Voice. Reference 36 PSR-I455 Owner's Manual Main Voice parameters are reset when a different Voice is selected. Selecting a Split Voice 1 Hold down the [DUAL] button for ...
Owner's Manual
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...peak at the filter's cutoff frequency. NOTE • These effects are applied only to the Main/Dual Voices played on the Tabla/Tanpura pattern. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 37 Reference This is due to a limitation in the bass fre- Parameters Assigned to the Knobs This section describes each of the ...the Tanpura playback tempo is raised abruptly by an octave. NOTE • These effects are applied only to the Main/Dual Voices played on the keyboard. • Filter effects can make the attack faster for a more muffled or darker, while turning the Knob A to the right will increase ...
...peak at the filter's cutoff frequency. NOTE • These effects are applied only to the Main/Dual Voices played on the Tabla/Tanpura pattern. PSR-I455 Owner's Manual 37 Reference This is due to a limitation in the bass fre- Parameters Assigned to the Knobs This section describes each of the ...the Tanpura playback tempo is raised abruptly by an octave. NOTE • These effects are applied only to the Main/Dual Voices played on the keyboard. • Filter effects can make the attack faster for a more muffled or darker, while turning the Knob A to the right will increase ...