Digital Workstation Reference Manual This Reference Manual explains advanced features of the PSR-S970/S770. Please read the Owner’s Manual first, before reading this Reference Manual.
Table of Contents Each chapter in this Reference Manual corresponds to the relevant chapters in the Owner’s Manual. 1 Voices 3 Voice Types (Characteristics) ............................................ 3 Selecting GM&XG or Other Voices.................................... 5 Touch Response and Effect-Related Settings ................... 6 Pitch-Related Settings ....................................................... 9 Editing Parameters Assigned to the LIVE CONTROL Knobs....................................
Voices Contents Voice Types (Characteristics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Selecting GM&XG or Other Voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Touch Response and Effect-Related Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 • Setting the Touch Response of the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Voices Drums Various drum and percussion sounds are assigned to individual keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard. For information about what sound is assigned to each key, refer to the “Drum/SFX Kit List” in the Data List on the website. Live! Drums These are high-quality drum sounds that take full advantage of Stereo Sampling and Dynamic Sampling. SFX Various special effect sounds and percussion sounds are assigned to individual keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard.
Selecting GM&XG or Other Voices This instrument features Voices provided specially for Style playback and XG/GM compatibility. These Voices cannot be called up directly from the VOICE category selection buttons. However, they can be called up as described below. Turn on the PART SELECT button corresponding to the part you want to use. 2 Press one of the VOICE category selection buttons (other than the [ORGAN FLUTES] and [EXPANSION/USER] buttons) to call up the Voice Selection display.
Touch Response and Effect-Related Settings Setting the Touch Response of the Keyboard Touch Response determines how the sound responds to your playing strength. The selected Touch Response type becomes the common setting for all Voices. NOTE Some Voices are purposely designed without Touch Response, in order to emulate the true characteristics of the actual instrument (for example, conventional organs, which have no touch response). 1 1 Call up the operation display.
Making Detailed Settings for Harmony/Arpeggio This lets you make detailed settings, including volume level. 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 [B] HARMONY/ARPEGGIO 2 Select the desired Harmony/Arpeggio category and type by using the [1 ]–[6 ] buttons. Voices 1 2 3 4 3 Use the [7 ] (DETAIL) buttons to call up the detailed setting window. Use the [3 ]–[8 ] buttons to make various Harmony/Arpeggio settings.
1 [6 ] SPEED This parameter is only available when the “Echo” category (Echo, Tremolo, or Trill) is selected. It determines the speed of the Echo, Tremolo, and Trill effects. [7 ] CHORD NOTE ONLY This parameter is only available when the “Harmony” category is selected. When this is set to “ON,” the Harmony effect is applied only to the note (played in the right-hand section of the keyboard) that belongs to a chord played in the chord section of the keyboard.
Pitch-Related Settings Fine-tuning the Pitch of the Entire Instrument You can fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument such as keyboard, Style and Song parts (except the keyboard part played by the Drum Kit or SFX Kit Voices, and audio playback)—a useful feature when playing the PSR-S970/S770 along with other instruments or CD music. Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 [E] MASTER TUNE/SCALE TUNE TAB [E] MASTER TUNE 2 Use the [4 ]/[5 ] buttons to set the tuning in 0.
3 Change the following settings as necessary. 1 [2 ] BASE NOTE Determines the base note for each scale. When the base note is changed, the pitch of the keyboard is transposed, yet maintains the original pitch relationship between the notes. Voices [3 ]/ [4 ] TUNE Select the desired note to be tuned by using the [3 ] buttons and tune it in cents by using the [4 ] buttons. NOTE In musical terms a “cent” is 1/100th of a semitone. (100 cents equal one semitone.
Editing Parameters Assigned to the LIVE CONTROL Knobs The eight combinations of functions assigned to the LIVE CONTROL knobs are provided by default, however, you can change the functions as desired from a variety of options. 1 Press the [ASSIGN] button to call up the LIVE CONTROL display. 2 1 Voices 3 2 2 Use the [A]/[B] buttons or the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons to select the number of the functions you want to change. 3 Press the [I] (ASSIGN) button to call up the PARAMETER ASSIGN window.
Assignable Knob Functions Voice/Filter/Cut/R1,R2 Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the filter for the RIGHT 1 and 2 parts. Rotating the knob to the right makes the sound brighter. Voice/Filter/Res/R1,R2 Adjusts the resonance of the filter for the RIGHT 1 and 2 parts. Rotating the knob to the right makes the sound more pronounced. Voice/Filter/R1,R2 Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the filter and the resonance for the RIGHT 1 and/or 2 parts to change the timbre or tone of the sound.
Adjusts the Style Retrigger length. The first part of the current Style is repeated in the specified length. Rotating the knob to the right decreases it. Style/Retrig/OnOff Turns the Style Retrigger function on/off. Rotating the knob to the right turns it on, while rotating it to the left turns it off. Style/Retrig/OnOff,Rate Turns the Style Retrigger function on/off and adjusts its length.
1 Voices 14 Balance/Song,Audio Adjusts the volume balance between the Song and Audio playback. Rotating the knob to the left increases the Song volume, while rotating it to the right increases the Audio (USB Audio Player) volume. Balance/Song,AUX Adjusts the volume balance between the Song playback and sound input from the [AUX IN] jack. Rotating the knob to the left increases the Song playback volume, while rotating it to the right increases the input volume from the [AUX IN] jack.
Editing Voices (Voice Set) The Voice Set function allows you to create your own Voices by editing some parameters of the existing Voices. Once you’ve created a Voice, you can save it as a file to internal memory (USER drive) or a USB flash drive for future recall. Select the desired Voice (other than an Organ Flutes Voice). Organ Flutes Voices have a different editing method than described here. For instructions on editing the Organ Flutes Voices, see page 20.
Editable Parameters in the VOICE SET Displays The Voice Set parameters are organized into five different pages. The parameters in each page are described separately, below. NOTE The available parameters differ depending on the Voice. COMMON Page [1 ] VOLUME Adjusts the volume of the current edited Voice. [2 ]/ [3 ] TOUCH SENSE Adjusts the touch sensitivity (velocity sensitivity), or how greatly the volume responds to your playing strength.
CONTROLLER Page MODULATION The [MODULATION] wheel can be used to modulate the parameters below as well as the pitch (vibrato). Here, you can set the degree to which the [MODULATION] wheel modulates each of the following parameters. FILTER Determines the degree to which the [MODULATION] wheel modulates the Filter Cutoff Frequency. For details about the filter, see below. [3 ] AMPLITUDE Determines the degree to which the [MODULATION] wheel modulates the amplitude (volume).
EG The EG (Envelope Generator) settings determine how the level of the sound changes in time. This lets you reproduce many sound characteristics of natural acoustic instruments—such as the quick attack and decay of percussion sounds, or the long release of a sustained piano tone. Level Sustain Level ATTACK Key on 1 DECAY RELEASE Time Key off ATTACK Determines how quickly the sound reaches its maximum level after the key is played. The lower the value, the quicker the attack.
CATEGORY Selects the DSP effect category and type. Select a type after selecting a category. [3 ]/ [4 ] TYPE [6 ] VARIATION ON/OFF Turns the DSP Variation on or off for the selected Voice. This setting can also be made from the VOICE EFFECT [DSP VARI.] button on the panel. [5 ]/ [7 ] DETAIL Calls up a detailed setting display. Press the [5 ] button for editing the standard parameter value, and the [7 ] button for editing the Variation parameter value.
3 Use the [4 ]–[7 ] buttons to turn each item for the selected Part on or off. When the button is set to ON, the corresponding parameter settings are called up automatically together with the Voice selection. For information on which parameters are linked to each item, see below. [4 ] VOICE Corresponds to the parameter settings of the COMMON, CONTROLLER, and SOUND pages. [5 ] EFFECT Corresponds to the parameter settings of 1 and 2 in the EFFECT/EQ page.
VOLUME/ATTACK Page Same as the FOOTAGE page. Voices 1 [1 ] VOLUME Adjusts the overall volume of the Organ Flutes. The longer the graphic bar, the greater the volume. [2 ] RESP. (Response) Affects both the attack and release (page 18) portion of the sound, increasing or decreasing the response time of the initial swell and release, based on the FOOTAGE controls. The higher the value, the slower the swell and release.
Adding New Contents—Expansion Packs Installing Expansion Packs lets you add a variety of optional Voices and Styles to the “Expansion” folder in the USER drive. This section covers the operations which may be necessary to add new contents to the instrument. Installing the Expansion Pack data from the USB Flash Drive The file which contains the bundled Expansion Packs (“***.ppi” or “***.cpi”) to be installed to the instrument is referred to as “Pack Installation file.
Saving the Instrument Info File to the USB Flash Drive If you use the “Yamaha Expansion Manager” software to manage the Pack data, you may need to retrieve the Instrument Info file from the instrument as described below. For information on how to use the software, refer to the accompanying manual. 1 Connect the USB flash memory to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. NOTE Before using a USB flash drive, be sure to read “Connecting USB Devices” in the Owner’s Manual, chapter 10. Call up the operation display.
2 Styles Contents Chord Fingering Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 • Chord Types Recognized in the Fingered Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Style Playback Related Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Memorizing Original Settings to One Touch Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chord Fingering Types The Chord Fingering type determines how chords are specified for Style playback. The type can be changed from: [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 [A] SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING TAB [F] CHORD FINGERING. Makes it simple to produce orchestrated accompaniment using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by pressing only one, two or three keys on the Chord section of the keyboard. C Cm For a major chord, press the root key only.
Chord Types Recognized in the Fingered Mode 2 Styles Chord Name [Abbreviation] 1+8 1+5 Major [M] Sixth [6] Major seventh [M7] Major seventh flatted fifth [M7b5] Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7(#11)] Add ninth [(add9)] Major seventh ninth [M7_9] Sixth ninth [6_9] Flatted fifth [(b5)] Augmented [aug] Seventh augmented [7aug] Major seventh augmented [M7aug] Minor [m] Minor sixth [m6] Minor seventh [m7] Minor seventh flatted fifth [m7b5] Minor add ninth [m(9)] Minor seventh ninth [m7(9)] Minor seventh ele
Style Playback Related Settings The instrument has a variety of settings for Style playback which can be accessed in the display below. 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 [G] STYLE SETTING 2 Use the [B]/[C] and [1 ]–[8 ] buttons for each setting. Styles 2 [B] OTS LINK TIMING This applies to the OTS Link function. This parameter determines the timing in which the One Touch Settings change with the MAIN VARIATION [A]–[D] change. (The [OTS LINK] button must be on.
[1 ]/ [2 ] DYNAMICS CONTROL This determines how the Style playback volume changes depending on the playing strength. OFF: The volume is kept the same regardless of playing strength. NARROW: The volume changes over a narrow range. MEDIUM: The volume changes over a medium range. WIDE: The volume changes over a wide range. 2 Styles [3 ]/ [4 ] SYNCHRO STOP WINDOW This determines how long you can hold a chord before the Synchro Stop function is automatically cancelled.
Memorizing Original Settings to One Touch Setting You can memorize your original panel settings to a One Touch Setting. The newly created One Touch Setting will be saved in the USER drive or a USB flash drive as a Style, and you can call up the One Touch Setting as a part of the Style. 1 Select the desired Style to memorize your One Touch Setting. 2 Make the desired panel settings, such as those for Voices and effects. 3 Press the [MEMORY] button in the REGISTRATION MEMORY section.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) A Style is made up of the different Sections (Intro, Main, Ending, etc.) and each Section has separate channels (rhythm pattern, bass line, chord backing, pad, or phrase, each of which is referred to as a “Source Pattern”). With the Style Creator function, you can create an original Style by separately recording the channels, or by copying pattern data from other existing Styles.
Create the Source Pattern for each channel. • Realtime Recording on the BASIC page (page 32) Lets you record the Style by simply playing the keyboard. • Step Recording on the EDIT page (page 36) Lets you enter each note individually. • Style Assembly on the ASSEMBLY page (page 36) Lets you copy various patterns from other preset Styles or Styles you have already created. 5 Edit the already recorded channel data.
Realtime Recording In the BASIC page, you can record your original rhythm pattern from the keyboard. Realtime Recording Characteristics in the Style Creator • Loop Recording Style playback repeats the rhythm patterns of several measures in a “loop,” and Style recording is also done using loops. For example, if you start recording with a two-measure MAIN section, the two measures are repeatedly recorded.
2 If necessary, select a Voice then practice the rhythm pattern to be recorded. Press the [1 ] or [2 ] button (selected channel) to call up the Voice Selection display then select the desired Voice such as a Drum Kit. After selecting, press the [EXIT] button to return to the original Style Creator display. With the selected Voice, practice the rhythm pattern to be recorded. • Available Voices for recording For the RHY1 channel, any except the Organ Flutes Voices can be used for recording.
Recording to the Bass, Chord 1–2, Pad and Phrase 1–2 Channels The procedure below applies to step 4 in the Basic Procedure on page 31. 1 From the BASIC page, while holding down the [F] (REC CHANNEL) button, press one of the [3 ]–[8 ] buttons to select the desired channel as the recording target. If a preset Style is selected, a confirmation message appears, prompting you whether or not to delete the already recorded data of the selected channel.
• Set the Source Root/Chord if necessary Although the Source Root/Chord is set to CM7 as described above, you can change this to any desired key or chord. Use the TAB [E][F] buttons to call up the PARAMETER page, and set the PLAY ROOT and CHORD to the favorite or desired Root and Chord type. Keep in mind that when you change the Source Chord from the default CM7 to another chord, the chord notes and recommended notes will also change. For details, refer to page 42.
Step Recording (EDIT) This section applies to step 4 of the Basic Procedure on page 31. After selecting a Section and make other settings on the BASIC page, call up the STEP RECORD display via the instructions below, then carry out Step Recording. 1) From the BASIC page, while holding down the [F] (REC CHANNEL) button, press one of the [1 ]– [8 ] buttons to select the desired channel as the recording target. 2) Use the TAB [F] button to call up the EDIT page. 3) If “SYS/EX.
NOTE Intro 4 and Ending 4 can be selected on the display then created as your original Style although they are not available on the panel. 3 Replace the Source Pattern of the specific channel with that of another Style. 3-1, 3-2 [A]–[D], [F]–[I] buttons Styles 2 3-3 3-4 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 Select the desired channel to be replaced via the [A]–[D] and [F]–[I] buttons. Press the same button of the selected channel to call up the Style Selection display.
Editing the Rhythmic Feel (GROOVE) By changing the timing of all the notes and velocities, you can edit the rhythmic feel for each channel of the current Section selected on the BASIC page or the panel button. The instructions below apply to step 5 of the Basic Procedure on page 31. 1 2 2 1 Styles 1 In the GROOVE page, use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the edit menu, then edit the data by using the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons.
2 DYNAMICS This changes the velocity/volume (or accent) of certain notes in the Style playback. The Dynamics settings are applied to each channel or all channels of the Section selected on the BASIC page. CHANNEL Selects the desired channel (part) to which Dynamics is to be applied. The selected channel is shown at the upper left of the display. [3 ]/ [4 ] ACCENT TYPE Determines the type of accent applied—in other words, which notes in the part(s) are emphasized with the Dynamics settings.
Editing Data for Each Channel (CHANNEL) You can edit recorded data for each channel of the current Section selected on the BASIC page or via the panel buttons. The instructions below apply to step 5 of the Basic Procedure on page 31. 1 4 5 2 2 Styles 1 3 In the CHANNEL page, use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the edit menu. 1 QUANTIZE Same as in the Song Creator (page 70), with the exception of the two additional available parameters below.
Making Style File Format Settings (PARAMETER) The Style File Format (SFF) combines all of Yamaha’s auto accompaniment (Style playback) know-how into a single unified format. Setting the SFF related parameters determines how the original notes are converted to the actual sounded notes based on the chord you specify in the Chord area of the keyboard. The conversion flow is shown below. Source Pattern settings • Source Root • Source Chord Determines what key and what chord type are used for playing.
2 Use the [1 ]/[2 ] (CHANNEL) buttons to select the channel to be edited. The selected channel is shown at the upper left of the display. 3 Use the [3 ]–[8 ] buttons to edit the data. For details on editable parameters, see pages 42–45. NOTICE The edited Style will be lost if you change to another Style or turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation (step 7 on page 31). 1 SOURCE (PLAY) ROOT/CHORD IMPORTANT The parameters here should be set before recording.
2 NTR/NTT The settings here determine how the original notes of the Source Pattern are converted in response to the Chord change during normal performance. [3 ]/ [4 ] NTR (Note Transposition Rule) Determines the relative position of the root note in the chord, when converted from the Source Pattern in response to chord changes. Refer to the list below. [5 ]– NTT (Note [7 ] Transposition Table) Sets the note transposition table for the source pattern. Refer to the list below.
2 Styles HARMONIC MINOR When the played chord changes from a major to a minor chord, this table lowers the third and sixth intervals in the scale by a semitone. When the chord changes from a minor to a major chord, the minor third and flatted sixth intervals are raised by a semitone. Other notes are not changed. Use this for chord channels of Sections which respond only to major/minor chords, such as Intros and Endings.
3 HIGH KEY / NOTE LIMIT The settings here adjust the Octave of the notes converted from the original ones through NTT and NTR. [4 ]/ [5 ] HIGH KEY This sets the highest key (upper octave limit) of the note transposition for the chord root change. Any notes calculated to be higher than the highest key are transposed down to the next lowest octave. This setting is available only when the NTR parameter (page 43) is set to “Root Trans.” Example—When the highest key is F.
Editing the Rhythm Part of a Style (Drum Setup) The Drum Setup function allows you to edit the rhythm part of the current Style, such as changing the drum instruments and make various settings. The procedure below applies to step 5 in the Basic Procedure on page 31. 1 From the BASIC page, while holding down the [F] (REC CHANNEL) button, press the [1 ] or [2 ] button to select the desired channel to be edited.
6 If necessary, set the volume level, pan or pitch by using the [5 ]–[7 ] buttons. 7 If necessary, make more detailed settings. 7-1 Press the [8 ] (DETAIL) button to call up the detailed settings window. 7-2 2 7-2 Use the [3 ]–[5 ] buttons to select the parameter, then use the [6 ]/ [7 ] buttons to set the value. Pitch Coarse* For coarse tuning of the pitch in semitone increments. Pitch Fine* For fine tuning of the pitch in cent increments.
Filter Resonance Determines the emphasis given to the cutoff frequency (resonance), set in Filter Cutoff above. Higher values result in a more pronounced effect. EG Attack Determines how quickly the sound reaches its maximum level after the key is played. The higher the value, the quicker the attack. EG Decay 1 Determines how quickly the sound reaches its sustain level (a slightly lower level than maximum). The higher the value, the quicker the decay.
Songs Contents Editing Music Notation (Score) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Editing Lyrics/Text Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Using the Auto Accompaniment Features with Song Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Song Playback Related Parameters (Guide Function, Channel settings, Repeat settings) . . .
[1 ] LEFT ON/ OFF Enables/disables display of the left-hand notation. Depending on other settings, this parameter may be unavailable and may appear grayed out. If this is the case, go to the detailed setting display (see below) and set the LEFT CH parameter to any channel except “AUTO.” Or, go to the display [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 [H] SONG SETTING TAB [E] GUIDE/CHANNEL and set the TRACK 2 parameter to any channel except “OFF” (page 54).
[3 ]/ [4 ] KEY SIGNATURE This lets you enter key signature changes in the middle of a Song, at the stopped position. This menu is useful when the selected Song contains no key signature settings for displaying notation. [5 ] QUANTIZE This gives you control over the note resolution in the notation, letting you shift or correct the timing of all displayed notes so that they line up to a particular note value. Make sure to select the smallest note value used in the Song.
Editing Lyrics/Text Display Settings To view the lyrics of the selected Song or the text, press the [LYRICS/TEXT] button. You can change the Lyrics/Text display settings, such as background color, as desired. NOTE When the lyrics are garbled or unreadable, you may need to change the Lyrics Language setting from the [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 [H] SONG SETTING TAB [F] OTHERS (page 55). NOTE When you create a text file on a computer, make sure to enter line breaks manually.
Using the Auto Accompaniment Features with Song Playback When playing back a Song and a Style at the same time, channels 9-16 in the Song data are replaced with Style channels—allowing you to play the accompaniment parts of the Song yourself. Try playing chords along with the Song playback as shown in the instructions below. Select a Song. 2 Select a Style. 3 While holding down the SONG [J] (STOP) button, press the [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to enable synchronized start of the Song.
Song Playback Related Parameters (Guide Function, Channel settings, Repeat settings) The instrument has a variety of Song playback functions—repeat playback, various guide settings, etc.— which can be accessed in the display below. Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 [H] SONG SETTING TAB[E][F] GUIDE/CHANNEL or OTHERS 3 Songs GUIDE/CHANNEL Page 54 [A]/[B] GUIDE MODE See page 55.
OTHERS Page [G] REPEAT MODE Determines the method of repeat playback. OFF: Plays through the selected Song, then stops. SINGLE: Plays through the selected Song repeatedly. ALL: Continues playback through all the Songs in the specified folder repeatedly. RANDOM: Continues playback at random through all the Songs in the specified folder repeatedly. [I] FAST FORWARD TYPE Determines the fast forward type of when pressing [H] (FF) button during Song playback.
3 Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the desired Guide mode. Guide modes for keyboard practice • Follow Lights When this is selected, Song playback pauses, waiting for you to play the notes correctly. When you play the correct notes, Song playback continues. Follow Lights was developed for the Yamaha Clavinova series. This function is used for practicing purposes, with built-in lamps on the keyboard indicating the notes to be played.
Playing Backing Parts with the Performance Assistant Technology This feature lets you play your own backing parts on the keyboard along with Song playback, and have them sound perfectly appropriate (even though you might be playing wrong notes). 1 Select a Song containing chord data. The Performance assistant technology is applied only to a Song containing chord data. To confirm whether the selected Song contains chord data or not, return to the Main display then start playback.
Creating/Editing Songs (Song Creator) The Owner’s Manual covers how to create an original Song by recording your keyboard performance (called “Realtime Recording”). This Reference Manual shows how to create an original Song by entering notes one by one (called “Step Recording”) and how to improve an already created Song by editing the detailed parameters. Realtime Recording and Step Recording When creating a Song, these two Recording methods are available.
• CHORD ............For recording chords and Sections with precise timing (page 62) or editing them (page 72). • 1-16 ...................For recording melodies (Step Recording; see below) or editing the recorded melodies (page 72). • SYS/EX. ............For editing System Exclusive events (tempo, time signature, etc.). See page 72. • LYRICS .............For inputting/editing a Song name and lyrics. See page 72.
[A]/[B]/ [C] Moves the cursor in the list. [G] Determines the velocity (loudness) of the note to be entered. The velocity value can be specified within a range from 1 to 127. The higher the velocity value, the louder the actual sound. KBD.VEL: Actual resulting velocity fff: 127 ff: 111 f: 95 mf: 79 mp: 63 p: 47 pp: 31 ppp: 15 [H] Determines the gate time (actual length) of the note to be entered.
Example of Step Recording—Melodies (detailed instructions of step 5 on page 59) 1 2 3 4 * The numbers shown in the illustration correspond to the following operation step numbers. In this example, keep in mind that one of the steps involves holding down a key on the keyboard while carrying out the operation. Before carrying out the instructions below, select the desired Voice on the STEP RECORD display. Note that only the Voice selection and Note input operations are possible during Step Recording.
4 Enter the next notes and apply a tie. 4-1 Press the [G] button to select “mp.” 4-2 Press the [H] button to select “Normal.” 4-3 While holding G3 key on the keyboard, press the [6 ] button. This operation advances the input position from the current 2nd beat to the next 3rd beat. Do not release the G3 key yet. Keep holding it while executing the following steps. 4-4 While holding the G3 key, press the C4 key. Do not release the G3 and C4 keys yet.
5 Start Step Recording by using the [A]–[J] buttons and [1 ]–[8 ] buttons, as well as the keyboard. Refer to the example below for specific instructions. For details on these buttons, refer to page 60. Press the SONG [J] (STOP) button (or press the [C] button) to return to the top of the Song, then hear the newly entered Song by pressing the [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button. 3 Songs 6 7 Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Step Recording display.
1 Enter the chords for the Main A section. 1-1 Press the STYLE CONTROL MAIN VARIATION [A] button. 1-2 Press the [5 ] button to select the half-note length. 1-3 Play the chords C, F and G in the chord section of the keyboard. C F G 1-1 1-2 1-3 2 Enter the chords for the Break section. 3 2-1 Press the STYLE CONTROL [BREAK] button. Songs 2-2 Press the [6 ] button to select the quarter-note length. 2-3 Play the chords F and G7 in the chord section of the keyboard.
Selecting the Setup Data to be Recorded to the Top Position of the Song The current settings of the Mixing Console display and other panel settings you made can be recorded to the top position of the Song as Setup data. The panel settings recorded here are automatically recalled when the Song starts. 1 Select the Song to which you want to record the Setup data. 2 Call up the operation display.
[4 ]/ [5 ] MARK ON [4 ]/ [5 ] MARK OFF Add or remove a checkmark to the selected item. Checked items are recorded to the Song. 5 Press the [8 ] (APPLY) button to record the data. 6 Press the [I] (SAVE) button to carry out the Save operation. For details, refer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual. NOTICE The edited Song data will be lost if you select another Song or turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation.
[4 ]– REC END [6 ] (Punch Out) Determines the Punch Out timing. REPLACE ALL: This deletes all data after the point at which recording is stopped. PUNCH OUT: The Song position at which recording is stopped is regarded as the Punch Out point. This setting maintains all data after the point at which recording is stopped.
Examples of re-recording with various Punch In/Out settings This instrument features several different ways you use the Punch In/Out function. The illustrations below indicate a variety of situations in which selected measures in an eight-measure phrase are re-recorded.
Editing Channel Events of Existing Song Data You can apply various useful functions to already recorded data, such as Quantize and Transpose, on the CHANNEL page. 1 Select a Song to be edited. 2 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] TAB [F] MENU 2 [B] SONG CREATOR TAB [E][F] CHANNEL 3 5 4 3 Songs 3 3 Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the edit menu, then edit the data by using the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons. For details of the edit menu and available settings, see pages 70–71.
1 QUANTIZE The Quantize function allows you to align the timing of all the notes in a channel. For example, if you record the musical phrase shown below, you may not play it with absolute precision, and your performance may have been slightly ahead of or behind the precise timing. Quantize is a convenient way of correcting for this. [2 ]/ [3 ] CHANNEL [4 ]– SIZE [6 ] Determines which MIDI channel in the Song data is to be quantized. Selects the quantize size (resolution).
2 DELETE You can delete the data of the specified channel in the Song. Select the channel whose data to be deleted by using the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons, then press the [D] (EXECUTE) button to carry out the operation. 3 MIX This function lets you mix the data of two channels and place the results in a different channel. It also lets you copy the data from one channel to another. [2 ]/ [3 ] SOURCE 1 Determines the MIDI channel (1–16) to be mixed.
Editing Chord Events, Notes, System Exclusive Events and Lyrics You can edit chord events, note events, System Exclusive events and lyrics in the same manner on the corresponding displays: CHORD, 1-16, SYS/EX and LYRICS. These are called “Event List” displays because some events are shown in a list view. Event List display Indicates the location (position) of the corresponding event. Indicates the event value. Indicates the event type. See page 73.
Chord Events (CHORD Page) Style Style Tempo Tempo Chord Chord root, Chord type, On Bass Chord Sect Style Section (Intro, Main, Fill In, Break, Ending) OnOff On/off status for each part (channel) of the Accompaniment Style CH.Vol Volume for each part (channel) of the Accompaniment Style S.Vol Overall volume of the Accompaniment Style Note Events (1-16 Page) An individual note within a Song.
Displaying Specific Types of Events In the Event List displays, various types of events are shown. It may sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the ones you want to edit. This is where the Filter function comes in handy. It lets you determine which event types will be shown in the Event List displays. 1 Press the [H] (FILTER) button in the CHORD, 1-16, SYS/EX. or LYRICS displays. 2 Checkmark the desired item to be displayed. 3 Songs [C] MAIN Displays all main types of events.
4 USB Audio Player/Recorder This function is fully explained in the Owner’s Manual. Refer to the corresponding chapter in the Owner’s Manual. 5 Multi Pads Contents Creating Multi Pads (Multi Pad Creator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 • Multi Pad—Realtime Recording via MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 • Multi Pad—Step Recording via MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] TAB [F] MENU 2 [C] MULTI PAD CREATOR TAB [E] RECORD 4 3 12 6 14 10 5 11 Multi Pads 3 If you want to create a new Multi Pad in an empty new Bank, press the [C] (NEW BANK) button. 4 Select a particular Multi Pad for recording by pressing the corresponding [A], [B], [F] and [G] button. 5 If necessary, select the desired Voice with the VOICE category selection buttons.
11 Turn Chord Match of each pad On or Off by using the [5 ]–[8 ] buttons. If the Chord Match parameter is on for the selected pad, the corresponding pad is played back according to the chord specified in the chord section of the keyboard generated by turning [ACMP] on, or specified in the LEFT part of the keyboard generated by turning [LEFT] on (when turning the [ACMP] off). 12 Press the [D] (NAME) button, then enter the desired name for each Multi Pad.
4 5 Edit the selected Pad. [1 ] NAME Changes the name of each Multi Pad. [3 ] COPY Copies the Multi Pad(s). See below. [4 ] PASTE Pastes the Multi Pad(s) copied by the [3 ] button. [5 ] DELETE Deletes the selected Multi Pads. Multi Pads Copying the Multi Pad 1 Press the [3 ] (COPY) button in step 4 above. 2 Select the Multi Pads to be copied by using the [A], [B], [F] and [G] buttons, then press the [7 ] (OK) button. The selected Multi Pad(s) is copied to the clipboard.
6 Music Finder Contents Creating a Set of Favorite Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Editing Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 • Deleting the Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Saving the Records as a Single File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing Records You can create your original Record by editing an existing Record. Your edits can be replaced with those of the current Record, or can be saved as a new separate Record. 6 1 Select the desired Record to be edited in the MUSIC FINDER display. 2 Press the [8 ] (RECORD EDIT) button to call up the EDIT display. 3 Edit the Record. Music Finder [A] MUSIC For entering the music title. Pressing the [A] button calls up the display for entering the music title.
4 Save the edited Record. When creating a new Record Press the [J] (NEW RECORD) button. The Record is added to the ALL page. When overwriting an existing Record Press the [8 ] (OK) button. Deleting the Record By carrying out the Delete operation, the Record is deleted from all pages (ALL, FAVORITE and SEARCH 1/2). 1 Select the Record to be deleted from the MUSIC FINDER display. 2 Press the [8 ] (RECORD EDIT) button to call up the EDIT display. 3 Press the [I] (DELETE RECORD) button.
Calling up the Records from a Music Finder file By selecting a Music Finder file, you can recall the Records saved to the USER or USB drive as a file. 1 Press the [7 ] (FILES) button in the MUSIC FINDER display to call up the File Selection display. 2 Use the TAB [E][F] buttons to select the location to which the file is saved. 3 Press the [A]–[J] buttons to select the desired Music Finder file. A message appears, prompting you to select one of the following options.
7 Registration Memory Contents Editing the Registration Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Disabling Recall of Specific Items (Freeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Calling Up Registration Memory Numbers in Order (Registration Sequence) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 • Saving the Registration Sequence Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disabling Recall of Specific Items (Freeze) Registration Memory lets you recall all the panel setups you made with a single button press. However, there may be times that you want certain items to remain the same, even when switching Registration Memory setups. When you want to switch the Voice settings but still maintain the Style settings, for example, you can “freeze” only the Style settings and have those Style settings remain, even when you select another Registration Memory number.
Calling Up Registration Memory Numbers in Order (Registration Sequence) As convenient as the Registration Memory buttons are, there may be times during a performance when you want to quickly switch between settings. The convenient Registration Sequence function lets you call up the eight setups in any order you specify, by simply using the TAB [E][F] buttons (in the Main display) or the pedal as you play.
[1 ]– [4 ] 6 Moves the cursor. [5 ] REPLACE Replaces the number at the cursor position with the currently selected Registration Memory number. [6 ] INSERT Inserts the number of the currently selected Registration Memory number to the cursor position. [7 ] DELETE Deletes the number at the cursor position. [8 ] CLEAR Deletes all numbers in the sequence. Use the [D] (SEQUENCE END) button to determine how Registration Sequence behaves when reaching the end of the sequence. • STOP ....
Using the Registration Sequence 1 Select the desired Registration Bank. 2 At the upper right of the Main display, confirm the Registration Sequence. 3 Press the TAB [E] or [F] button, or press the Foot Pedal to select the first Registration Memory number. The box appears around the left-most number, indicating that this Registration Memory number is currently selected. 4 Use the TAB buttons or Foot Pedal during your keyboard performance.
8 Microphone/Guitar Input Contents Making and Saving the Microphone/Guitar Settings (EQ/CMP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 • Saving the Microphone/Guitar Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 • MIC/GUITAR Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 • TALK Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving the Microphone/Guitar Settings All the settings (MIC/GUITAR and TALK pages) are saved together as a single file. Up to ten files can be saved. 1 On the EQ/CMP SETTING display (in step 3 on page 88), press the [I] (USER MEMORY) button. 2 Press the [6 ] (SAVE) button to save the file to the USER drive. For details on the naming and saving procedures, refer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual. NOTE The microphone/guitar setting file can be saved only to internal USER drive.
(PSR-S970) PITCH DETECT (selected by [E] button) Determines how this instrument detects or recognizes the pitch of the microphone sound you input during performance. [1 ]/ [2 ] VOCAL TYPE Set this to obtain the most natural vocal harmony, depending on your voice. LOW: Setting for lower voices. This setting is also appropriate for growling and shouting. MID: Setting for mid-range voices. HIGH: Setting for higher voices. This setting is also appropriate for singing close to the microphone.
Setting and Editing Vocal Harmony Types (PSR-S970) Setting up the Vocal Harmony Control Parameters You can set which part controls the Vocal Harmony regardless of the current Vocal Harmony Type. 1 Call up the Vocal Harmony Type Selection display. [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] [E] (TYPE) NOTE Check that the microphone is properly connected (Owner’s Manual, chapter 8) and the settings (Reference Manual, page 88) are adjusted correctly before setting the Vocal Harmony Control parameters here.
Setup Parameters [2 ]– [5 ] VOCODER CONTROL The Vocal Harmony effect in the Vocoder and Vocoder-Mono modes is controlled by the notes you play on the keyboard and/or Song data. [2 ] SONG CHANNEL MUTE/PLAY When set to “MUTE,” the channel selected below (to control Harmony) is muted (turned off) during Song playback. This enables you to sing a song with harmony, even without backing or accompaniment. [3 ] SONG CHANNEL OFF/1–16 When set to OFF, Song playback does not affect the Vocal Harmony.
Editing the Vocal Harmony Types This section explains briefly how to create your own Vocal Harmony types, and lists the detailed parameters for editing. A sum total of sixty types can be created and saved. 1 Call up the Vocal Harmony Type Selection display. [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] [E] TYPE 2 Use the TAB [E][F] buttons to select the VOCAL HARMONY tab. 5 2 3 6 3 4 5 3 Select a Vocal Harmony type to be edited by using the [A]–[J] buttons.
Editing the OVERVIEW Tab Parameters 2 3 1 1 8 1 Set the value by using the [A]–[C] buttons, [1 ] and [3 ]–[8 ] buttons. For information on each parameter, see page 95. 2 Press the [F] (HARMONY ASSIGN) button to set how the Vocal Harmony is applied to your singing voice. For information on each parameter, see page 95. 3 Press the [G] (VOCAL EFFECT EDIT) button to edit the Vocal Effect.
OVERVIEW Tab Parameters [A] MODE Determines the mode of the Vocal Harmony effect: Chordal, Vocoder or Vocoder-Mono. Chordal is for conventional vocal harmonies, while Vocoder and Vocoder-Mono are for Vocoder effects. (Vocoder-Mono is for single-note melodies.) When Vocoder or Vocoder-Mono is selected, the Chordal Type parameter below is not available. [B]/[C] CHORDAL TYPE Determines the particular notes and voicings used for generating the vocal harmonies.
[5 ]/ [6 ] KEY ROOT Determines the root key for the transposition. Use this in combination with Key Type below to enable modal scale harmony transposition. When the Chordal Type parameter is set to ScaleDiatonic, this parameter is available. Settings: C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B [7 ]/ [8 ] KEY TYPE Determines the scale type for the transposition. Use this in combination with Key Root above to enable modal scale harmony transposition.
FORMANT (selected by [C] button) Determines the formant setting for each part. This parameter can be used to finely change the character of the vocal sound. The higher the value, the more “feminine” the harmony voice becomes. The lower the value, the more “masculine” the voice. When Pitch Correct is set to Off, the Lead part is not available. Settings: -62 – +62 PAN (selected by [D] button) Determines the pan position setting for each part.
Editing the Synth Vocoder Types (PSR-S970) This section explains how to create your own Synth Vocoder types, and lists the detailed parameters for editing. A sum total of sixty types (Synth Vocoder and Vocal Harmony types) can be created and saved. NOTE For information on “Editing the Vocal Harmony Types,” refer to page 93. 1 Call up the Vocal Harmony Type Selection display. [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] [E] TYPE 2 Use the TAB [E][F] buttons to select the SYNTH VOCODER tab.
Editing the OVERVIEW Tab Parameters 2 1 Use the [A]–[E] (or [J]) buttons to select the parameter to be adjusted, then set the value by using the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons or sliders. For information on each parameter, see pages 100–101. 2 Press the [G] (VOCAL EFFECT EDIT) button to edit the Vocal Effect. On the display called up via this operation, use the [3 ]–[5 ] buttons to select the parameter then use the [6 ]–[7 ] buttons to set the value.
CARRIER (set by [A]/[B] buttons) Selects the musical instrument sound used as the source (Carrier) for the Synth Vocoder. (The Carrier serves as the basic sound over which the vocal characteristics are applied.) VOCODER parameters (selected by [C]/[D] buttons) [1 ] ATTACK Determines the attack time of the Synth Vocoder sound. The higher the value, the slower the attack. Settings: 1ms–200ms [2 ] RELEASE Determines the release time of the Synth Vocoder sound.
EFFECT parameters (selected by [E]/[J] buttons) [4 ]/ [5 ] TYPE Determines the specific type of effect applied to the lead Synth Vocoder sound. A wide range of reverb, delay, modulation, distortion and other special effects are available. You can edit the vocal effect by pressing the [G] (VOCAL EFFECT EDIT) button (step 2 on page 99). For a list of the effect types, refer to the Data List on the website.
9 Mixing Console Contents Editing VOL/VOICE Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Editing FILTER Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Editing TUNE Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Editing EFFECT Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing FILTER Parameters [D]/[I] HARMONIC CONTENT Allows you to adjust the Resonance (page 17) for each part. [E]/[J] BRIGHTNESS Determines the brightness of the sound for each part by adjusting the Cutoff Frequency (page 17).
Editing TUNE Parameters [A]/[B]/ [F]/[G] PORTAMENTO TIME Portamento is a function that creates a smooth transition in pitch from the first note played on the keyboard to the next. The Portamento Time determines the pitch transition time. Higher values result in a longer pitch change time. Setting this to “0” results in no effect. This parameter is available when the selected keyboard part is set to MONO (page 16).
Editing EFFECT Parameters This instrument features six Effect Blocks, giving you powerful tools to richly enhance the sounds of the instrument or completely transform them. The Effects are divided into the following groups: Reverb, Chorus: The Effects of these Blocks are applied to the overall sound or all Parts. In each of these Effect Blocks, you can select only one Effect Type at a time and adjust the Send Level (Depth) for each Part as well as the Return Level for all Parts.
2 In the EFFECT page, press the [F] (TYPE) button to call up the Effect Type Selection display. (PSR-S970) 3 6 4, 7 5, 7 (PSR-S770) 4 9 Mixing Console 106 3 (PSR-S970) Press the [A] button. 4 Use the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons to select the Effect Block. 5 7 Effect Block Effect-applicable parts Effect characteristics REVERB All parts Recreates the warm ambience of playing in a concert hall or jazz club.
Effect Block Effect-applicable parts Effect characteristics DSP2, DSP3, DSP4 RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2, LEFT, Song channel 1–16, MIC/GUITAR* In addition to Reverb and Chorus, a wide variety of Effect Types are provided, such as Distortion and Wah. For each of DSP2–4, you can select one of the Parts or Channels listed at left. When you select “RIGHT2” for DSP2, for example, the DSP2 Effect is applied only to the Right 2 part.
2 Use the [3 ]–[5 ] buttons to select a parameter then use the [6 ]/[7 ] buttons to edit the value. When Reverb, Chorus, or DSP1 is selected as the Effect Block, you can adjust the Return Level via the [8 ] (RETURN LEVEL) button. If you want to change the Effect Type, use the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons. 4 2 3 NOTE (PSR-S970) You can also edit the parameter on the display shown in step 1.
Editing EQ Parameters Equalizer (also called “EQ”) is a sound processor that divides the frequency spectrum into multiple bands that can be boosted or cut as required to tailor the overall frequency response. The “EQ” page lets you adjust the EQ for each corresponding part, while the “MEQ” page lets you make overall EQ adjustments for the entire instrument. Editing Part EQ Parameters [D]/[I] EQ HIGH Boosts or attenuates the high EQ band for each part.
Editing and Saving Your Original Master EQ (MEQ) Type This instrument is equipped with a high-grade eight-band digital EQ. You can select one of the five preset EQ types, or can even create your own custom EQ settings by adjusting the frequency bands, and save the settings to one of two User Master EQ types. NOTE Master EQ cannot be applied to audio playback or the metronome sound. 4 1 2, 3 1 Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the desired EQ type.
Editing Master Compressor (CMP) Parameters Compressor is an effect commonly used to limit and compress the dynamics (softness/loudness) of an audio signal. For signals that vary widely in dynamics, such as vocals and guitar parts, it “squeezes” the dynamic range, effectively making soft sounds louder and loud sounds softer. When used with gain to boost the overall level, this creates a more powerful, more consistently high-level sound.
Saving Master Compressor Settings The Master Compressor settings you have edited can be saved as a User Compressor type. 1 Press the [I] (SAVE) button to enter the USER MASTER COMPRESSOR display. 1 3 2 2 Select the destination to which the User Master Compressor is to be saved, by using the [3 ]–[5 ] buttons. If necessary, change the User Master Compressor name. Press the [6 ] (RENAME) button to call up the Character Entry window, enter the name then press the [8 ] (OK) button.
Block Diagram PSR-S970 Connection = System Effect Connection = Insertion Effect PSR-S770 Connection = System Effect Connection = Insertion Effect Mixing Console 9 PSR-S970/S770 Reference Manual 113
10 Connections Contents Footswitch/Foot Controller Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 • Assigning a Specific Function to Each Pedal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 MIDI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 • MIDI System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Use the [2 ]–[8 ] buttons to set the details of the selected functions (the part for which the function is applied, etc.). The available parameters differ depending on the function selected in step 3. 5 If necessary, set the polarity of the pedal by using the [I] button. Pedal on/off operation may differ depending on the particular pedal you’ve connected to the instrument.
PITCH BEND* Allows you to bend the pitch of notes up or down by using the pedal. You can turn this pedal function on or off for each keyboard part on this display. UP/DOWN: Determines whether the pitch change goes up (is raised) or down (is lowered). RANGE: Determines the range of the pitch change, in semitones. 10 Connections 116 MODULATION* Applies modulation effects, such as vibrato, to notes played on the keyboard. You can turn this pedal function on or off for each keyboard part on this display.
FILL SELF Plays a fill-in. FILL BREAK Plays a break. FILL UP Plays a fill-in, followed by the next Main section (that of the button on the immediate right). ENDING1–3 Same as the ENDING/rit. [I]–[III] buttons. FADE IN/OUT Same as the [FADE IN/OUT] button. FING/ON BASS The pedal alternately switches between the FINGERED and FINGERED ON BASS modes (page 25). BASS HOLD While the pedal is pressed, the Accompaniment Style bass note will be held even if the chord is changed during Style playback.
MIDI Settings In this section, you can make MIDI-related settings for the instrument. The PSR-S970/S770 gives you a set of ten pre-programmed templates that let you instantly and easily reconfigure the instrument to match your particular MIDI application or external device. Also, you can edit the pre-programmed templates and save up to ten of your original templates to USER memory.
Pre-programmed MIDI Templates All Parts Transmits all parts including the keyboard parts (RIGHT 1, 2, and LEFT), with the exception of Song parts. KBD & STYLE Basically the same as “All Parts” with the exception of how keyboard parts are managed. The right-hand parts are handled together as “UPPER” instead of RIGHT 1 and 2, and the left-hand part is handled as “LOWER.
MIDI System Settings The explanations here apply to the SYSTEM page in step 4 on page 118. Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the parameters (below), then set the ON/OFF status, etc. by using the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons. 1 Local Control Turns the Local Control for each part on or off. When Local Control is set to “ON,” the keyboard of the instrument controls its own (local) internal tone generator, allowing the internal Voices to be played directly from the keyboard.
CHORD SYS/EX. The “Tx” setting turns MIDI transmission of MIDI chord exclusive data (chord detect. root and type) on or off. The “Rx” setting turns MIDI reception and recognition of MIDI chord exclusive data generated by external equipment on or off. MIDI Transmit Settings The explanations here apply to the TRANSMIT page in step 4 on page 118. This determines which parts will be sent as MIDI data and over which MIDI channel the data will be sent.
MIDI Receive Settings The explanations here apply to the RECEIVE page in step 4 on page 118. This determines which parts will receive MIDI data and over which MIDI channels the data will be received. 1 The dots corresponding to each channel (1–16) flash briefly whenever any data is received on the channel(s). NOTE If “WLAN” is shown, this instrument can handle MIDI messages received via the USB wireless LAN adaptor connected to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal.
Bass Note Settings for Style Playback via MIDI Receive The explanations here apply to the BASS page in step 4 on page 118. These settings let you determine the bass note for Style playback, based on the note messages received via MIDI. The note on/off messages received at the channel(s) set to “ON” are recognized as the bass note of the chord of Style playback. The bass note will be detected regardless of the [ACMP] or split point settings.
Connecting with an iPhone/iPad via Wireless LAN By using a USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately), you can connect the PSR-S970/S770 with an iPhone/iPad via a wireless network. For general operating instructions, refer to the “iPhone/iPad Connection Manual” on the website. This section covers only operations that are specific to the PSR-S970/S770.
Access Point Mode [I] DETAIL For setting the detailed parameters on the pages below. After making these settings, press one of the [7 ]/[8 ] (SAVE) button to actually save them. WIRELESS NETWORK: For setting the SSID, security, password, and channel. IP ADDRESS: For setting the IP address and other related parameters. OTHERS: For entering the Host name or showing MAC address, etc. [3 ]/ [4 ] MODE Switches to the Infrastructure Mode.
11 Other Functions Contents UTILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 • CONFIG 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 • CONFIG 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 • PARAMETER LOCK . . . . . . . . . .
2 Metronome [2 ] VOLUME Determines the volume of the metronome sound. [3 ]– SOUND [5 ] Determines whether a bell accent is sounded or not at the first beat of each measure. [6 ]/ [7 ] Determines the time signature of the metronome sound. TIME SIGNATURE 3 Tap This allows you to set the percussion sound and the velocity which sounds when the [TAP TEMPO] button is tapped. [2 ]– PERCUSSION [4 ] Selects the percussion sound. [5 ]/ [6 ] Sets the velocity.
2 Display-related settings / Voice Category Button Options [1 ] STYLE TEMPO Determines whether the default tempo of each preset Style is shown or hidden above the Style name in the Style Selection display. [2 ] VOICE NUMBER Determines whether the Voice bank and number are shown or hidden in the Voice Selection display.
PARAMETER LOCK This lets you lock or maintain the settings of specific parameters (such as Effect and Split Point), even when the panel setups are changed by Registration Memory, One Touch Setting, etc. To set this function, use the [1 ]–[4 ] buttons to select the desired parameter then use the [5 ]/ [6 ] buttons to enter or remove the checkmarks. Repeat this step as desired. Items having checkmarks will be locked.
SYSTEM OWNER [D] EXPORT INSTRUMENT INFO For exporting identification information of the instrument, which may be necessary for using the “Yamaha Expansion Manager” software, to the root directory of the USB flash drive (page 22). [I] OWNER NAME Lets you enter your name as the owner. The Owner name is indicated on the opening display when you turn the power on. For instructions on entering characters, refer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual.
SETUP FILES For the items below, you can save your original settings to USER or USB drive as a single file for future recall. Make all desired settings on the instrument. 2 Call up the operation display. 3 Use the [F]–[I] buttons to call up the relevant display for saving your data. [F] SYSTEM SETUP Parameters set on the various displays such as the [FUNCTION] TAB FILES [E] MENU 1 [J] UTILITY and MIC/GUITAR SETTING display are handled as a single System Setup file.
RESET This function lets you restore the status of the instrument to the original factory settings. 2 1 11 Use the [1 ]–[3 ] buttons to select the desired item then use the [4 ]/ [5 ] buttons to enter or remove the checkmark. When an item is checkmarked, the corresponding parameters will be reset as described below: SYSTEM SETUP Resets the System Setup parameters to the original factory settings.
Index A G Panpot (Mixer) .................................102 Access Point Mode ......................... 125 GM ......................................................5 Parameter Lock .............................. 129 Any Key ............................................ 56 Guide (Song) ....................................55 Part EQ ...........................................109 Arpeggio ............................................. 7 Pedal ...............................................
T Talk ................................................... 90 Tap Tempo .......................................127 Text ................................................... 52 Touch Response ................................ 6 Touch Sensitivity ...........................6, 16 Transpose ..................................10, 104 Transpose (Vocal Harmony) ....... 95, 96 Tuning ..........................................9, 104 U USB flash drive ................................129 V Vibrato .....................
