English Français Español Digital Workstation Clavier Arrangeur Professionnel Estación de Trabajo Digital Owner’s Manual Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Workstation! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.
For PSR-S670 SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind.
For AC adaptor and PSR-S670 FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used.
For AC adaptor This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. (fcc_sengen_C) CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) • This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. • Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée.
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CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC adaptor Connections • Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
Included Accessories • Owner’s Manual (this book) • Online Member Product Registration Attaching the Music Rest The “PRODUCT ID” on the sheet will be needed when you fill out the User Registration form. Insert the music rest into the slots as shown. • Music rest • AC adaptor*, Power cord* Included Accessories * May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer. About the Manuals This instrument has the following document and instructional materials.
Formats “GM (General MIDI)” is one of the most common Voice allocation formats. “GM System Level 2” is a standard specification that enhances the original “GM” and improves Song data compatibility. It provides for increased polyphony, greater Voice selection, expanded Voice parameters, and integrated effect processing.
Table of Contents Welcome to Digital Workstation 10 Panel Controls 12 Setting Up 14 Power Requirements ..........................................................14 Turning the Power On/Off...................................................14 Adjusting the Master Volume .............................................16 Adjusting the Contrast of the Display .................................16 Using the Headphones........................................................16 Changing the Display Language .....
Welcome to Digital Workstation Extraordinarily expressive and realistic Voices page 33 The PSR-S670 has a comprehensive and sonically stunning set of authentic Voices, and gives you the tools to play these Voices more naturally and with greater expressiveness. Play along with a backing band page 45 The Styles of the PSR-S670 make it possible to perform in a wide variety of music genres with full instrumental accompaniment.
Audio playing and recording page 69 Versatile real-time controller — Live Control page 38 The two knobs to which various functions can be assigned lets you intuitively control your performance in real-time. For example, you can use the knobs to brightness (cutoff frequency) of the sound being played or to control the volume balance between the parts such as Voice and Style. Thus you can easily add variations to the sound without interrupting your performance.
Panel Controls Top Panel & ) ! @ # 4 3 1 7 5 4 8 6 * ( A $ 2 9 % B ^ 1 [ ] (Standby/On) switch ..............................Page 14 Turns on the instrument’s power or sets to standby. 9 STYLE CONTROL buttons............................. Page 47 Controls Style playback. 2 [MASTER VOLUME] dial ................................Page 16 Adjusts the overall volume. ) [SONG FUNCTION] button ............................ Page 59 Calls up the SONG FUNCTION MENU display for selecting Songs etc.
Rear Panel Panel Controls For details on the Rear Panel, refer to page 88. & I C E D G J K F H Side bass reflex port There are ports (holes) on the right and left sides of this instrument for resonance. Do not insert any objects (a pen or handkerchief etc.) into them. CAUTION Do not insert your fingers or hands into the ports when carrying this instrument to prevent injury. & LCD and related controls...............................Page 20 * [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button...................
Setting Up Power Requirements Connect the AC adaptor in the order shown in the illustration. DC IN jack (page 88) AC Outlet w e q Power cord AC adaptor The shape of the plug and outlet differs depending on your area. WARNING Use the specified AC adaptor (page 101) only. Using the wrong AC adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. CAUTION When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible.
NOTICE While recording or editing, or while a message is displayed, the power cannot be turned off even if you press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch. If you want to turn off the power, press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch after recording, editing, or after the message has disappeared. If you need to force-quit the instrument, hold down the [ ] (Standby/On) switch for longer than three seconds. Note that the force-quit operation might cause data loss and damage to the instrument.
Adjusting the Master Volume To adjust the volume of the entire keyboard sound, use the [MASTER VOLUME] dial while playing the keyboard. CAUTION Do not use the instrument at high volume for long periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss. Adjusting the Contrast of the Display You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [LCD CONTRAST] knob on the rear panel. Using the Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to the [PHONES] jack on the rear panel.
Changing the Display Language This determines the language (English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish and Italian are available) used in the display for messages. 1 Call up the operation display. Setting Up [FUNCTION] TAB [F] MENU 2 Cursor buttons [][][E][F] SYSTEM [ENTER] TAB [E] OWNER 2 2 Use the [4 ]/[5 ] buttons to select and change the desired language. Press the [EXIT] button several times to return to the Main display.
Basic Operations Main Display Configuration The display that appears when the power is turned on is the Main display. This display shows the current basic settings such as the currently selected Voice and Style, allowing you to see them at a single glance. The Main display is the one you’ll usually see when you play the keyboard. @ $ # ! 4 1 NOTE You can quickly call up the Main display by pressing the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, followed by the [EXIT] button.
7 Current chord name When the [ACMP] button is set to on, the chord specified in the chord section of the keyboard will be displayed. When the Song containing the chord data is played, the current chord name will be displayed. 8 BAR/BEAT Displays the current position (bar/beat) in Style playback or Song playback. 9 TEMPO Displays the current tempo in Style playback or Song playback. Basic Operations ) Split Point Displays the Split Point positions (page 55).
Display-based Controls The LCD provides comprehensive at-a-glance information on all current settings. The displayed menu can be selected or changed by the controls around the LCD. [DIRECT ACCESS] button (page 23) [EXIT] button (page 22) Data dial (page 21) TAB [E][F] buttons (page 22) [1 ] – [8 ] buttons (page 22) Cursor buttons [][][E][F] (see below)/ [+/YES][-/NO] buttons (page 21) [ENTER] button (see below) Cursor buttons [][][E][F] These buttons are used to move the on-screen cursor.
Data dial Depending on the selected display, the Data dial can be used in the following two ways. Basic Operations • Adjusting parameter values You can conveniently use the Data dial in tandem with the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to adjust parameters indicated in the display. Rotate the Data dial to adjust the selected parameter. Select the desired parameter with the appropriate [1 ] – [8 ] button. This convenient technique also works well with pop-up parameters such as Tempo and Transpose.
TAB [E][F] buttons These buttons are used mainly to change the pages of displays that have “tabs” at the top. [EXIT] button Pressing the [EXIT] button returns to the previously indicated display. Pressing the [EXIT] button several times returns to the default Main display (page 18). [1 ] – [8 ] buttons The [1 ] – [8 ] buttons are used to make selections or adjust settings (up or down correspondingly) for functions shown directly above them.
Calling Up the Desired Display Instantly — Direct Access With the convenient Direct Access function, you can instantly call up the desired display — with just a single additional button press. Refer to the “Direct Access Chart” on page 96 for a list of the displays that can be called up with the Direct Access function. 1 Press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button. A message appears in the display prompting you to press the appropriate button.
File Selection Display Configuration The File Selection display is for selecting Voice, Styles, and other data. Calling up the File Selection display The File Selection displays for Voice, Style or Song, etc. can be called up on the Main display. In general, use the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] to select the desired item, then press the [ENTER] button. Otherwise, the displays can be called up in the following ways.
Calling up the higher level folder When the files of a folder are displayed, “UP” is shown above the [8 ] button. Basic Operations Example of the PRESET Voice Selection display The PRESET Voices are categorized and contained in appropriate folders. The next highest level (in this case, folder) is shown. Each folder shown in this display contains appropriately categorized Voices. This display shows the Voices in a folder. Pressing [8 ] (UP) button calls up the next higher level folder.
Saving a File You can save your original data (such as Songs you've recorded) as a file to USER or the USB drive in the File Selection display (page 24). 1 In the File Selection display, select the appropriate tab (USER or USB) to which you want to save the data by using the TAB [E][F] buttons. NOTE Files cannot be saved to the PRESET tab or the “Expansion” folder (page 44) in the USER tab. If you want to save the data within an existing folder, also select the folder here.
Creating a New Folder You can create folders to make it easier to find your original data. In the File Selection display, select the appropriate tab (USER or USB) to which you want to create a new folder by using the TAB [E][F] buttons. If you want to create a new folder within an existing folder, also select the folder here. NOTE The maximum number of files/folders which can be saved in a folder is 500. NOTE In the User tab, no more than three folder levels can be created.
Renaming a File/Folder You can rename files/folders. 1 2 In the File Selection display, select the appropriate tab (USER or USB) which contains the file/folder you want to rename by using the TAB [E][F] buttons. NOTE Files and folders in the PRESET tab or the “Expansion” folder (page 44) in the USER tab cannot be renamed. Make sure that MENU 2 is shown at the bottom right corner of the display. If MENU 1 is shown on the display, press the [8 ] button to call up MENU 2.
3 Press the [3 ] (COPY) button to copy or [2 ] (CUT) to move. The window for the Copy/Cut operation appears at the bottom of the display. Move the cursor to the desired file/folder by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F], then press the [ENTER] button. Pressing the [ENTER] button selects (highlights) the file/folder. To cancel the selection, press the [ENTER] button again. Press the [8 ] (ALL) button to select all files/folders indicated on the current display including the other pages.
4 Move the cursor to the desired file/folder by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F], then press the [ENTER] button. Pressing the [ENTER] button selects (highlights) the file/folder. To cancel the selection, press the [ENTER] button again. Press the [8 ] (ALL) button to select all files/folders indicated on the current display including the other pages. To cancel the selection, press the [8 ] (ALL OFF) button again. 5 Press the [7 ] (OK) button to confirm the file/folder selection.
Other character-entry operations • Deleting characters Move the cursor to the character you wish to delete by using the Data dial, and press the [7 ] (DELETE) button. To delete all characters on the line at once, press and hold the [7 ] (DELETE) button. • Selecting custom icons for files (shown at left of file name) 1. Press the [1 ] (ICON) button to call up the ICON SELECT display. 2. Select the icon by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] or Data dial. The display includes several pages.
2 Call up the operation display. NOTE [FUNCTION] TAB [F] MENU 2 Cursor buttons [][][E][F] SYSTEM [ENTER] TAB [E][F] BACKUP/RESTORE You can also back up System settings, MIDI settings, User Effect settings, and Music Finder Records individually as desired. Call up the operation display: [FUNCTION] MENU 2 SYSTEM SETUP FILES. For more information, refer to the Reference Manual on the website, Chapter 10. 3 3 Use the [5 ]/[6 ] (BACKUP) buttons to save the data to the USB flash drive.
1 Voices – Playing the keyboard – The instrument features a wide variety of exceptionally realistic instrumental Voices, including piano, guitar, strings, brass, wind instruments and more. Playing Voices 1 Press one of the VOICE category selection buttons to select a Voice category and call up the Voice Selection display. Preset Voices NOTE For a list of preset Voices of this instrument, refer to the “Voice List” in the Data List on the website.
To listen to the demo phrases for each Voice Press the [7 ] (DEMO) button to start the Demo for the selected Voice. To stop the demo, press the [7 ] button again. NOTE Make sure that MENU 1 is shown at the bottom right corner of the display (page 24). 3 Play the keyboard. NOTE The Voice name for each part can be confirmed on the Main display (page 18). Selecting Voices for the Parts The Voices can be played via three keyboard parts: LEFT, RIGHT 1 and 2.
2 Select the Voice for the selected part. For instructions on selecting Voices, refer to page 33. 3 If necessary, repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 33 to select the Voice for the other part. 4 Turn on the PART ON/OFF button corresponding to the part(s) you want to use. 5 Play the keyboard. NOTE You can save the Voice selection and on/off setting for each part to Registration Memory (page 83). NOTE The Voice name for each part can be confirmed on the Main display (page 18).
Changing the Pitch of the Keyboard Adjusting the Pitch in Semitones (Transpose) The TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons transpose the overall pitch of the instrument (the keyboard sound, Style playback, Song playback, and so on) between -12 and 12 in semitone steps. To instantly reset the transpose value to 0, press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously. NOTE The Transpose functions do not affect the Drum Kit or SFX Kit Voices.
Using the Wheels Using the Pitch Bend Wheel Use the [PITCH BEND] wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel away from you) or down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard. The Pitch Bend is applied to all the keyboard parts (RIGHT 1, 2 and LEFT). The [PITCH BEND] wheel is self-centering and will automatically return to normal pitch when released. NOTE The effects produced by using the [PITCH BEND] wheel may not be applied to the LEFT part during Style playback, depending on the Style setting.
Using the LIVE CONTROL Knobs You can add dynamic variations to your performance intuitively in real time by assigning various functions to the LIVE CONTROL [1] and [2] knobs. 1 Press the [ASSIGN] button to call up the LIVE CONTROL display. 2 2 Use the Cursor buttons [][] to select the desired combination of functions. The selected number is indicated at the upper left on the Main display (page 18).
Knob 2 Balance/Style,M.Pad Adjusts the volume balance between the Style and Multi Pad (page 54) playback. Rotating the knob to the left increases the Style volume, while rotating it to the right increases the Multi Pad volume. 6 Style/Track-Mute A Turns on/off playback of the Style channels. Rotating the knob to the left-most position turns on only the Rhythm 2 channel, and the other channels are turned off.
Applying Voice Effects You can apply various effects to enhance or change the sound of the keyboard parts (LEFT, RIGHT 1 and 2). The effects can be turned on or off by using the following buttons. These effects only apply to the selected part (the PART SELECT button is on). • HARMONY/ARPEGGIO The Harmony or Arpeggio is applied to the right-hand Voices. Refer to “Applying Harmony/Echo to Your Right-hand Melody” (see below) or “Triggering Arpeggios with Your Right Hand” (page 42). • DSP/DSP VARI.
Harmony Category NOTE • Standard Duet — Strum The Harmony effect is applied to the note played in the right-hand section of the keyboard according to the chord specified in the chord or left-hand section shown below. The “1+5” and “Octave” settings are not affected by the chord. NOTE For details on the Split Point, refer to page 55.
Triggering Arpeggios with Your Right Hand The Arpeggio function lets you play arpeggios (broken chords) by simply pressing the notes of the chord. For example, you could play the notes C, E and G to trigger interesting phrases. This feature can be used for music production as well as performance. 1 Turn the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button on. 2 Select the desired Arpeggio type. 2-1 Call up the operation display.
Setting the Touch Response of the Keyboard Touch Response determines how the sound responds to your playing strength. The Touch Response type becomes the common setting for all Voices. 1 Call up the operation display.
Adding New Contents — Expansion Packs By installing Expansion Packs, you can add a variety of optional Voices and Styles to the “Expansion” folder in the USER drive. The installed Voices and Styles can be selected via the [EXPANSION/USER] button in the VOICE or STYLE category selection buttons, allowing you to expand your music performance and creation possibilities.
2 Styles – Playing Rhythm and Accompaniment – Playing a Style with the Auto Accompaniment 1 Press one of the STYLE category selection buttons to call up the Style Selection display. NOTE For a list of preset Styles of this instrument, refer to the “Style List” in the Data List on the website. • Expansion Styles Styles additionally installed (page 44).
3 Press the [ACMP] button to turn on the Auto Accompaniment. The specific left-hand section of the keyboard (page 55) becomes the chord section, and chords played in this section are automatically detected and used as a basis for fully automatic accompaniment with the selected Style. 4 Press the [SYNC START] button to enable synchronized start (page 47). 5 As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the selected Style starts.
Operating Style Playback To Start/Stop Playing A Style consists of rhythm and accompaniment (chords, etc.) parts. The buttons for Style playback are covered here. • [START/STOP] button Turns on/off Style playback. However, only the rhythm part is played back. • [ACMP] button Turns the Auto Accompaniment on/off. After activating this button, both the rhythm part and Auto Accompaniment can be played back when playing chords in the chord section during Style playback.
Changing Pattern Variation (Sections) During Style Playback Each Style features four different Main sections, four Fill-in sections and a Break section. By using these sections effectively, you can easily make your performance sound more dynamic and professional. The section can be freely changed while the Style is playing back. • MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] buttons Press one of the MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] buttons to select the desired Main section (the button lights in red).
• [TAP TEMPO] button During playback of a Style or Song, you can change the tempo by tapping the [TAP TEMPO] button twice at the desired tempo. When Style and Song are stopped, tapping the [TAP TEMPO] button (four times for a 4/4 time signature) starts Style playback at the tempo you tapped. Changing the Chord Fingering Type By changing the Chord Fingering type, you can automatically produce appropriate accompaniment even if you don’t press all of the notes which comprise a chord.
Using the Chord Tutor Function With this function shown in the right half of this display, you can see which notes to press for specifying the chord. If you know a chord name but don’t know how to play it, use this function. Although this function shows how to play a chord only in case of “FINGERED,” the indication is useful also when a type other than “SINGLE FINGER” is selected. Use the [6 ] buttons to select the chord root then use the [7 ]/[8 ] buttons to select the chord type.
Automatically changing One Touch Settings with the Main sections (OTS Link) The convenient OTS (One Touch Setting) Link function lets you automatically have One Touch Settings change when you select a different Main section (A – D). The Main sections A, B, C and D correspond to One Touch Settings 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. To use the OTS Link function, turn the [OTS LINK] button on. NOTE You can change the timing in which the One Touch Settings change along with MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] changes.
Calling up Optimum Styles for Your Performance (Style Recommender) This convenient function “recommends” optimum Styles for the song you want to perform, based on the rhythm you play for one or two measures. 1 In the Style selection display (page 45), press the [7 ] (RECOMMEND) button to call up the STYLE RECOMMENDER display. NOTE Make sure that MENU 1 is shown at the bottom right corner of the display (page 24). The keyboard is divided by B1 key into two sections as below.
If the Style called up doesn’t match the song you want to play, press the [5 ]/[6 ] (RETRY) buttons, then return to step 2-3. 4 When you’ve found a Style you’re satisfied with, press one of the [7 ]/[8 ] (OK) buttons to exit from the STYLE RECOMMENDER display. 5 Play the keyboard along with the Style you just found. Turning On/Off Each Channel of the Style Each Style contains the channels listed below.
Adjusting the Volume Balance Between the Parts You can adjust the volume balance between the parts (Song, Style, LEFT, RIGHT 1/2, etc.). 1 Press the [BALANCE] button once or twice to call up the desired page of the BALANCE display which contains the desired channel. There are two pages, 1/2 and 2/2. 2 2 Use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to adjust the volume of the desired parts. In the BALANCE 1/2 page, you can adjust the volume balance between the Song (MIDI Song, page 59), Style, Multi Pad (M.
Setting the Split Point The key which divides the keyboard into two sections is referred to as “Split Point.” There are two Split Points: Split Point (LEFT) and Split Point (STYLE). Split Point (STYLE) Chord section Split Point (LEFT) RIGHT 1, 2 Voices section LEFT Voice section Right-hand (UPPER) section Left-hand (LOWER) section • Split Point (LEFT): Divides the keyboard into the left-hand (LOWER) section and the right-hand (UPPER) section.
Specifying Chords with Your Right Hand while Playing Bass with Your Left Hand By changing the chord detection area from the left-hand section to the right-hand section, you can play a bass line with your left hand while using your right hand to control Style playback. 1 Call up the Split Point display. [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 Cursor buttons [][][E][F] SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING [ENTER] TAB [E] SPLIT POINT 2 Use the [2 ]/[3 ] buttons to set the CHORD DETECTION AREA value to “UPPER.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) The Style Creator function lets you create original Styles by recording rhythm patterns from the keyboard and using already-recorded Style data. Basically, select a preset Style that is closest to the type you want to create, then record the rhythm pattern, bass line, chord backing, or phrase (referred to as “Source Pattern” in the Style Creator) for each channel of each Section. This section gives you a brief introduction of the Style Creator function.
Advanced Features Refer to the Reference Manual on the website, Chapter 2.
3 Songs – Playing, Practicing and Recording Songs – For the PSR-S670, “Song” refers to the MIDI songs which include preset songs, commercially available MIDI format files, etc. Not only can you play back a Song and listen to it, but you can also play the keyboard along with Song playback and record your own performance as a Song. MIDI song NOTE For instructions on playback and recording of audio files, refer to page 69. 3 Playback of Songs You can play back the following types of Songs.
3 Use the TAB [E][F] buttons to select the location of the desired Song. • PRESET tab .....Preset Songs are shown. • USER tab ..........Recorded or edited Songs which are saved on the USER drive are shown. • USB tab .............Songs which are saved on the USB flash drive are shown. This appears only when a USB flash drive is connected to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. 4 Move the cursor to the desired Song by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F], then press the [ENTER] button.
Pressing the [G] (REW) or [H] (FF) button calls up a pop-up display showing the current measure number (or Phrase Mark number). While the Song Position pop-up is shown on the display, you can also use the Data dial to adjust the value. For Songs not containing Phrase Marks NOTE Phrase Mark is a pre-programmed marker in certain Song data, which indicates a specific location in the Song.
Displaying Lyrics/Text When the selected Song contains lyrics data, you can view it on the instrument’s display. Even if the Song does not contain lyrics data, you can view the lyrics on the display by loading the text file (.txt) created on a computer via USB flash drive. Text display allows for a variety of useful and convenient possibilities, such as the showing of lyrics, chord charts, and performance notes. 1 Select a Song (steps 1 – 4 on page 59).
Turning Each Channel of the Song On/Off A Song consists of 16 separate channels. You can independently turn each channel of the selected Song playback on or off. 1 Press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button several times to call up the CHANNEL ON/OFF (SONG) display. 2 Use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to turn each channel on or off. If you want to play back only one particular channel (solo playback), hold down one of the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to set the desired channel to SOLO.
6 Press the SONG CONTROL [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start playback. Practice the muted part while viewing the SCORE display. The playback of the left and extra parts will wait for you to play the notes correctly. 7 Press the [SONG FUNCTION] button to call up the SONG FUNCTION MENU display, then press the [6 ] (GUIDE) button to turn the Guide function off after your practice.
Specifying a Range of Measures and Playing them Back Repeatedly (A-B Repeat) 1 2 Select a Song (steps 1 – 4 on page 59). Press the [SONG FUNCTION] button to call up the SONG FUNCTION MENU display. 4 3 Press the SONG CONTROL [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start playback. 4 Specify the repeat range. Press one of the [7 ] (A-B) buttons at the starting point (A) of the range to be repeated. Press one of the [7 ] (A-B) buttons again at the ending point (B).
Recording Your Performance You can record your performance and save it as a MIDI file (SMF format 0) to the USER drive or USB flash drive. Since the recorded data is MIDI, you can easily edit your Songs. Two recording methods are available: • Quick Recording.....................See section below. You can record all parts of your performance at once or a specific part (righthand, left-hand or Style playback). • Multi Track Recording...........
4 After you finish your performance, press the [J] (STOP) or [REC] button to stop recording. A message may appear prompting you to save the recorded data. Press the [EXIT] button to close the message. 5 Save the recorded performance as a Song. NOTICE 5-1 Press the [SONG FUNCTION] button to call up the SONG FUNCTION MENU display, then press one of the [1 ] (SELECT) buttons to call up the Song Selection display.
3 4 While the following window is shown, use the Data dial or [+/YES]/[-/NO] button to change the part assignment for the channel to be recorded. NOTE To cancel the recording, press the [J] (STOP) button before going on to step 4. Start recording. You can start recording by playing the keyboard, starting a Style, playing a Multi Pad or pressing the SONG CONTROL [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button. 5 After you finish your performance, press the [J] (STOP) button to stop recording.
4 USB Audio Player/Recorder – Recording and Playing Audio Files – The convenient USB Audio Player/Recorder function allows you to play back audio files (WAVE) saved to a USB flash drive — directly from the instrument. Moreover, since you can record your performances and recordings as audio files (WAVE) to a USB flash drive, it is possible to play back the files on computer, share them with your friends, and record your own CDs to enjoy as well.
4 Move the cursor to the desired file by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F], then press the [ENTER] button. NOTE Audio files take a slightly longer time to load than other files. 5 Viewing Audio file information Pressing the [6 ] (INFO) button calls up the Information window which you can view the file name, path, sample rate etc. of the selected red-framed file. NOTE Make sure that MENU 1 is shown at the bottom right corner of the display (page 24).
Playback-related Operations Total playback time [3 ] STOP Stops playback. [4 ] PLAY/PAUSE Starts or pauses playback at the current position. [5 ] PREV Pressing this changes the file to the previous one; holding it moves continuously back through the current file (in seconds). [6 ] NEXT Pressing this changes the file to the next one; holding it moves continuously forward through the current file (in seconds). [7 ] REPEAT See below.
Repeat Playback mode via the [7 ] (MODE) button Press the [7 ] (MODE) button to call up the REPEAT MODE window, then select the REPEAT MODE by using the [6 ]/[7 ] buttons. To close the window, press the [EXIT] button. • OFF ( ) ......................Plays through the selected file, then stops. • SINGLE ( • ALL ( ) ...............Plays through the selected file repeatedly. ) ......................Continues playback through all the files in the current folder repeatedly. • RANDOM ( )............
Press the [USB AUDIO PLAYER] button to call up the USB AUDIO PLAYER display. 4 Use the [2 ] (REC) buttons to enter recording standby. NOTE You can use the metronome (page 35) while recording; however, the metronome sound will not be recorded. The [PLAY/PAUSE] button in the display flashes. Recordable time 5 The elapsed recording time is shown in the display while recording. NOTICE Never attempt to disconnect the USB flash drive or turn the power off during recording.
5 Multi Pads – Adding Musical Phrases to Your Performance – The Multi Pads can be used to play a number of short prerecorded rhythmic and melodic sequences adding impact and variety to your keyboard performances. Multi Pads are grouped in Banks of four each. The instrument features a variety of Multi Pad Banks in a variety of different musical genres. Moreover, the Audio Link Multi Pad function allows you to create a new pad with your WAVE data (Audio data) to play back during your performance.
4 Press the [STOP] button to stop playback of the Multi Pad(s). If you want to stop specific pads, simultaneously hold down the [STOP] button and press the pad(s) you wish to stop. About the lamp status of the MULTI PAD CONTROL [1] – [4] buttons • Green: Indicates that the corresponding pad contains data (phrase). • Red: Indicates that the corresponding pad is playing back. • Red (flashing): Indicates that the corresponding pad is in standby (Synchro Start; see below).
Creating a Multi Pad with WAVE files (Audio Link Multi Pad) You can create a new Multi Pad by making links with WAVE files in the USB flash drive to each of the Multi Pad. The WAVE files can be data you’ve recorded on this instrument (page 69) as well as commercially available ones. Multi Pads to which WAVE files have been linked are called Audio Link Multi Pads. The new Audio Link Multi Pads can be saved to the USER drive or USB flash drive.
7 If you want to link other WAVE files to other pads, repeat steps 4 to 6. 8 If desired, adjust the volume of each WAVE file by using the [3 ] – [6 ] buttons. By pressing the desired MULTI PAD CONTROL [1] – [4] button, you can adjust the volume while playing the Multi Pad phrase. 9 Save the settings as a Multi Pad Bank. NOTICE 9-1 Press one of the [8 ] (SAVE) buttons in the AUDIO LINK MULTI PAD display to call up the Multi Pad Bank Selection display.
6 Music Finder – Calling Up Ideal Panel Setups for Your Performance – This feature helps you call up the panel settings ideal for the music you want to play simply by selecting a Music Finder “Record,” which includes Voice and Style settings. If you want to play a certain piece of music but don't know which Style and Voice settings would be appropriate, you can search for relevant Records by the title of the piece.
Searching for Records (Panel Settings) You can search the Records by specifying a song title or keyword, using the Search function of the Music Finder. 1 In the MUSIC FINDER display, press one of the [2 ] (SEARCH 1) buttons to call up the MUSIC FINDER SEARCH 1 display. 2 Enter the search criteria. Select the search criteria to enter by using the Cursor buttons [][], then press the [ENTER] button. Calls up the Character Entry window (page 30) to enter the song title.
3 Press one of the [7 ]/[8 ] (START SEARCH) buttons to start the search. After the Search is completed, the resulting Records appear in the SEARCH 1 tab of the MUSIC FINDER display. If no Records are listed, try steps 1 – 3 again with another song title or keyword. 4 Use the Cursor buttons [][] to select the desired Record. 5 Start playback of the Style by specifying the chords in the chord section.
5 Press one of the [5 ]/[6 ] (FILES) buttons to call up the File Selection display. 6 Select the Music Finder file in the USB flash drive by pressing the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] to call up a message prompting you to select REPLACE or APPEND. 7 Use the [6 ] (APPEND) buttons if you want to add Records of the selected Music Finder file, or press the [7 ] (REPLACE) button if you want to replace all Records with the new ones.
3 4 Press one of the [7 ]/[8 ] (OK) buttons to register the file. Check that the registered Record is shown in the MUSIC FINDER display. NOTE To cancel the operation, press one of the [5 ]/[6 ] (CANCEL) buttons. In the STYLE column of the Record, the Song is registered as “(SONG)”, the audio file is as “(AUDIO)” and Style is registered its Style name.
7 Registration Memory – Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups – The Registration Memory function allows you to save (or “register”) virtually all panel settings to a Registration Memory button, and then instantly recall your custom panel settings by simply pressing a single button. The registered settings for eight Registration Memory buttons should be saved as a single Bank (file). Registering Your Panel Setups 1 Make the desired panel settings, such as those for Voices, Styles and Effects.
4 Press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1] – [8] buttons to which you wish to memorize the panel setup. NOTICE If you select the button whose lamp is lit in red or green here, the panel setup previously memorized to the button will be erased and replaced by the new settings. The memorized button becomes red, which indicates the number button contains data and its number is selected.
Recalling a Registered Panel Setup The saved Registration Memory Bank files can be recalled by using the REGIST BANK [-]/[+] buttons or the following procedure. 1 Press the REGIST BANK [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to call up the REGISTRATION BANK Selection display. 2 Move the cursor to the desired Bank by the Cursor buttons [][][E][F], then press the [ENTER] button.
8 Mixing Console – Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance – The Mixing Console gives you intuitive control over aspects of the keyboard parts and Style/Song channels, including volume balance and the timbre of the sounds. It lets you adjust the levels and stereo position (pan) of each Voice to set the optimum balance and stereo image, and lets you set how the effects are applied. Basic Procedure 1 Press the [MIXER] button to call up the MIXING CONSOLE display.
3 Use the TAB [E][F] buttons to call up the desired page. For details about each page, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. 4 Use the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] to select a parameter, then use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to set the value for each part. 5 Save your Mixing Console settings. NOTE The MEQ and CMP settings are not applied to audio playback or the metronome sound. Mixing Console – Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance – • VOL/VOICE......
9 Connections – Using Your Instrument with Other Devices – This chapter covers the connectors on the Rear Panel of this instrument. CAUTION Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power of all the components. Also, before turning any components on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, damage to the components, electrical shock, or even permanent hearing loss may occur. Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 1 [USB TO DEVICE] terminal ..............
Connecting Audio Devices (OUTPUT [L/L+R]/[R] jacks, [AUX IN] jack) NOTE Use audio cables and adaptor plugs having no (zero) resistance. Using an External Stereo System for Playback You can connect a stereo system to amplify the instrument’s sound by using the OUTPUT [L/L+R]/[R] jacks. NOTE Use only the [L/L+R] jack for connection with a monaural device. To avoid possible damage, first turn on the power to the instrument, then to the external device.
Connecting a Footswitch/Foot Controller (FOOT PEDAL jacks) The FC4/FC4A or FC5 footswitches and the FC7 foot controller (sold separately) can be connected to one of the FOOT PEDAL jacks. A footswitch can be used for switching functions on and off, while a foot controller controls continuous parameters such as volume. NOTE Do not connect or disconnect the pedal when the power is on. Foot Pedals FC4/FC4A FC5 FC7 By default, each jack features the following function. • FOOT PEDAL [1] ....
Connecting USB Devices ([USB TO DEVICE] terminal) You can connect a USB flash drive or a USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. This lets you save data you’ve created on the instrument to the USB flash drive (page 26). You can also connect the instrument to a smart device such as iPad via wireless LAN (page 93). Precautions when using the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal This instrument features a built-in [USB TO DEVICE] terminal.
Formatting a USB Flash Drive When a USB flash drive is connected, a message may appear prompting you to format the USB flash drive. If so, carry out the format operation. 1 Connect a USB flash drive for formatting into the [USB TO DEVICE]. 2 Call up the operation display. NOTE [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 Cursor buttons [][][E][F] UTILITY [ENTER] TAB [F] USB 3 3 NOTICE The format operation deletes any previously existing data.
Connecting to an iPhone/iPad ([USB TO DEVICE], [USB TO HOST] terminals) *These accessories may not be available in some areas. For details on connections, refer to the “iPhone/iPad Connection Manual” and the Reference Manual on the website. For information about the compatible smart devices and application tools, access the following page: http://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/ NOTICE Do not place your iPhone/iPad in an unstable position. Doing so may cause the device to fall and result in damage.
10 Function – Making Global Settings and Using Advanced Features – The Function menu provides a variety of convenient settings and tools for the instrument. These include general settings that affect the entire instrument, as well as detailed settings for specific functions. Also included are advanced Creator features, such as for Styles, Songs and Multi Pads. Basic Procedure 1 Call up the operation display.
Function List This list briefly explains what you can do in the displays which are called up via the [FUNCTION] button. For more information, refer to the page and chapter references indicated below. Reference Manual Description SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING SPLIT POINT Determines the Split Point. page 55 - CHORD FINGERING Determines the Chord Fingering type. page 49 Chapter 2 For selecting the Harmony type or the Arpeggio type.
Direct Access Chart Press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, then press one of the buttons (or move the appropriate knob, wheel or pedal) listed below to call up the desired display. Control Display called up with the Direct Access function STYLE CONTROL STYLE SONG CONTROL [SONG FUNCTION] [TAP TEMPO] TEMPO [METRONOME] [FADE IN/OUT] TRANSPOSE UPPER OCTAVE MULTI PAD CONTROL [ACMP] [AUTO FILL IN] [OTS LINK] [BREAK] INTRO [I], [II], [III] MAIN VARIATION [A], [B], [C], [D] ENDING/rit.
Troubleshooting Overall A click or pop is heard when the power is turned on or off. This is normal. Electrical current is being applied to the instrument. The power is automatically turned off. This is normal and due to the Auto Power Off function. If necessary, set the parameter of the Auto Power Off function (page 15). Noise is heard from the instrument’s speakers. Noise may be heard if a mobile phone is used near the instrument or if the phone is ringing.
3 An existing file is not shown. The file extension (.MID, etc.) may have been changed or deleted. Manually rename the file, adding the appropriate extension, on a computer. Data files with names of more than 50 characters cannot be handled by the instrument. Rename the file, reducing the number of characters to 50 or less. Voice The Voice selected from the Voice Selection display does not sound. Check whether or not the selected part is turned on (page 34).
3 USB Audio Player/Recorder A message indicating the drive is busy appears, and the recording is aborted. Make sure to use a compatible USB flash drive (page 91). The USB flash drive may not have enough memory. Check the recordable time on the display (page 73). If you are using a USB flash drive to which data has already been recorded, check first that no important data remains on the device, then format it (page 92) and try recording again. Audio files cannot be selected.
Specifications Product name Size/Weight Digital Keyboard Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight 8.1 kg Number of Keys Keyboard Control Interface Other Controllers Type Hard 2, Hard 1, Medium, Soft 1, Soft 2 Pitch Bend Wheel Yes Modulation Wheel Type Size Language English Tone Generation Tone Generation Technology Polyphony Number of Polyphony (Max.
Yes Score Display Function Yes Lyrics Display Function Yes Text Display Function Guide Multi Pads Registration Memory Multi Pad Creator Number of Buttons Control Recording Time (max.) Functions USB Audio Player/ Recorder WAV (44.
Index Symbols Copy (File) ...................................... 28 G [+/YES] [-/NO] buttons ....................21 Cursor buttons ................................ 20 GM .............................................. 8, 44 [1 ] – [8 ] buttons...............22 Cut (File) ......................................... 28 GS..................................................... 8 Guide .............................................. 63 A D A-B Repeat................................65, 71 Data dial...
Music Finder....................................78 S Volume (Audio) ............................... 71 Music Notation ................................61 Save (File) ....................................... 26 Volume (Master Volume) ................ 16 Scale Tune ..........................36, 44, 95 Volume Balance........................ 54, 72 N Name (File)...................................... 28 NEXT (Song Playback)....................60 Score...............................................
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