Digital Workstation Reference Manual This Reference Manual explains advanced features of the PSR-SX600. 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 Table of Contents Selecting MegaVoice, GM, XG, and GM2 voices .............. 3 Changing Detailed Settings for Metronome or Tap Tempo ... 4 Making Detailed Settings for Harmony/Arpeggio............... 5 Pitch-Related Settings ....................................................... 6 Using the LIVE CONTROL Knobs ..................................... 9 Editing Voices (Voice Set) ..
1 Voices Contents Selecting MegaVoice, GM, XG, and GM2 voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 • Selecting MegaVoice or Legacy Voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 • Voice Types (Characteristics). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 • Selecting GM, XG and GM2 Voices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Use the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] to select the desired Voice, and then press the [ENTER] button. Voice Types (Characteristics) The particular type of a Voice is classified into nine kinds (Owner’s Manual, chapter 1). The MegaVoice is covered here. MegaVoice 1 Voices With normal Voices, you can control the volume of notes or change the timbre or tone of a sound, depending on key velocity (how strongly or softly you play).
1 Metronome [2 ] Volume Determines the volume of the metronome sound. [3 ]– [5 ] Sound Determines whether a bell accent is sounded or not at the first beat of each measure. [6 ]/ [7 ] Time Signature Determines the time signature of the metronome sound. 2 Tap This allows you to set the percussion sound and the velocity which sounds when the [TAP TEMPO] button is tapped. Volume Determines the volume of the percussion sound. [3 ]– [5 ] Sound Selects the percussion sound.
4 1 Use the [3 ]–[8 ] buttons to make various Harmony/Arpeggio settings. Voices When any one of the Arpeggio types is selected, only the parameters indicated by “*” in the list below can be set. None of the parameters in the list below are available when the Harmony category “Multi Assign” type is selected. [3 ] Volume* Determines the volume level of the Harmony/Arpeggio notes generated by the Harmony/Arpeggio function.
1 Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [F] Menu2 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Master Tune/Scale Tune → [ENTER] → TAB [E] Master Tune 2 Use the [4 ]/[5 ] buttons to set the tuning in 0.2 Hz steps. Press both [] and [] buttons (of 4 or 5) simultaneously to reset the value to the factory setting of 440.0 Hz. Scale Tuning You can select various scales for playing in custom tunings for specific historical periods or music genres. Call up the operation display.
3 Change the following settings as necessary. [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. [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.
Changing the Part Assignment of the TRANSPOSE Buttons You can determine to which parts the TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons are applied. Press the TRANSPOSE [+]/[-] buttons to call up the pop-up display. 2 While the pop-up display is shown, use the Cursor buttons [E][F] buttons to select the desired part assignment. Keyboard The TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons affect the pitches of the items below—but they do not affect Song playback.
Assigning the Functions to the LIVE CONTROL Knobs The functions which can be assigned to the LIVE CONTROL knobs are as follows. For instructions on how to assign the functions, refer to Owner’s Manual, chapter 1. Assignable Knob Functions 1 Voices Volume Adjusts the volume of the selected parts or channels. For details, refer to page 12. Keyboard Volume Adjusts the volume of all keyboard parts.
Adjusts the Style Retrigger length. Style Retrigger On/Off Turns the Style Retrigger function on/off. When set to on, a specific length of the first part of the current Style is repeated when the chord is played. Style Retrigger On/Off & Rate Turns the Style Retrigger function on/off and adjusts its length. Rotating the knob to the left-most turns the function off; rotating it to the right turns the function on and decreases the length. Style Track Mute A Turns playback of the Style channels on/off.
Detail Setting—Volume function Assigning the Volume function lets you adjust the volume of the selected parts or channels with the LIVE CONTROL knobs. In this example Detail Setting, you can select two or more parts as the target simultaneously for controlling the corresponding volume levels. You can also select one part as the target; for example, by selecting only the Audio part as the target to control the volume, the knobs can be used as a volume controller only for the USB AUDIO PLAYER.
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. 1 2 Select the Voice to be edited. 3 Use the TAB [E][F] buttons to call up the relevant setting page. For information on the available parameters in each page, see the “Editable Parameters in the Voice Set Displays” on page 14.
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/Touch Sense/Part Octave 1 [2 ] Volume Adjusts the volume of the current edited Voice. [3 ]/ [4 ] Touch Sense Adjusts the touch sensitivity (velocity sensitivity), or how greatly the volume responds to your playing strength.
[5 ] Portamento Time Determines the pitch transition time when the edited Voice is set to Mono above. NOTE Portamento is a function that creates a smooth transition in pitch from the first note played on the keyboard to the next. NOTE Setting this to “0” results in no effect. [6 ]/ [7 ] Portamento Type Determines how the actual pitch transition time is calculated from the Portamento Time value. Fixed Rate: Determines the pitch change rate from a range of 0: max., 127: min.
Sound Page 1 Filter/EG • Filter Filter is a processor that changes the timbre or tone of a sound by either blocking or passing a specific frequency range. The parameters below determine the overall timbre of the sound by boosting or cutting a certain frequency range. In addition to making the sound either brighter or mellower, Filter can be used to produce electronic, synthesizer-like effects. [2 ] Cutoff Determines the cutoff frequency or effective frequency range of the filter (see diagram).
Effect Page 1 Reverb Depth/Chorus Depth/DSP Depth/Panel Sustain Reverb Depth Adjusts the reverb depth. [3 ]/ [4 ] Chorus Depth Adjusts the chorus depth. [5 ] DSP On/Off Determines whether the DSP effect is on or off. This setting can also be made from the VOICE EFFECT [DSP] button on the panel. [6 ] DSP Depth Adjusts the DSP depth. If you want to re-select the DSP type, you can do so in the “2 DSP Type” menu explained below.
Changing Detailed Voice Settings (Touch Response, Mono/Poly, Arpeggio) The common settings for a Voice can be accessed in the display below. 1 1 Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [E] Menu1 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Voice Setting → [ENTER] → TAB [E] Setting/Arpeggio 2 3 Use the Cursor buttons [][] to select the desired parameter. Use the [2 ]–[7 ] buttons to edit each parameter. Voices 2 Use the Cursor buttons [][].
Disabling Automatic Selection of Voice Sets (Effects, etc.) Each Voice is linked to its default Voice Set parameter settings (page 13). Usually these settings are automatically called up when a Voice is selected. However, you can also disable this feature by the operation in the relevant display as explained below. For example, if you want to change the Voice yet keep the same effect, set the EFFECT parameter to OFF (in the display explained below). 1 Call up the operation display.
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. Installing the Expansion Pack data from the USB Flash Drive The file which contains the bundled Expansion Packs (“***.ppi,” “***.cpi,” “***.pqi,” or “***.cqi”) to be installed to the instrument is referred to as “Pack Installation file.” Only one Pack Installation file can be installed to the instrument.
Saving the Instrument Info File to the USB Flash Drive If you use the “Yamaha Expansion Manager” software to manage the Pack data, you need to register 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 drive 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 9. Call up the operation display.
2 Styles Contents Chord Fingering Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 • Chord Types Recognized in the Fingered Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Playing Styles with the Smart Chord Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 • Home Sweet Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chord Fingering Types The Chord Fingering type determines how chords are specified for Style playback. The type can be changed from: [MENU] → TAB [E] Menu1 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Split Point/Chord Fingering → [ENTER] → TAB [F] Chord Fingering. Fingering Types 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 eleve
Playing Styles with the Smart Chord Feature If you want to fully enjoy playing in various Styles but don’t know how to play the appropriate chords, set the Chord Fingering type to Smart Chord. This lets you control Styles with just a single finger, as long as you know the key of the music you’re playing—even if you don’t know any chord fingering such as major, minor, diminished and so on.
1 Select the desired Style and make sure that the STYLE CONTROL [ACMP] button is on (the lamp is lit). For the example score above, press the [COUNTRY & BALLROOM] button, and then select Country 8Beat. 2 Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [E] Menu1 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Split Point/Chord Fingering → [ENTER] → TAB [F] Chord Fingering 3 4 Use the [2 ]–[4 ] (Fingering Type) buttons to select Smart Chord. Use the [5 ]/[6 ] Key Signature buttons to select the key signature.
Smart Chord Chart This chart shows the specific Smart Chords of the various types for the key of C and its relative minor, A minor. This is just an example for the key of C; chords for the other 11 keys will change accordingly. See examples for F major (Pop) and E minor (Jazz) below.
Having Style Playback Follow Your Performance (Unison & Accent) The Unison & Accent function lets you create various musical variations in the accompaniment, making Style playback closely follow your performance. Using the Unison Function With the Unison function turned on, you can play a melody and have it reproduced in unison (i.e., the same melody is performed by two or more instruments) or tutti (i.e.
2 Use the [2 ]/[3 ] (Unison Type) buttons to select the Unison Type. • All Parts: Suitable for a one-hand performance. • Split: Suitable for a both-hands performance. In this type, with the keyboard divided by the Split Point (Left), the accompaniment parts suitable for each hand follow your performance independently.
1 Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [E] Menu1 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Style Setting → [ENTER] → TAB[E] Setting1 → Cursor button [] 1 Unison 2 2 Select one of the settings High, Medium or Low by using the [5 ]/[6 ] (Accent Threshold) buttons to enable the Accent function. • Off: Turns the Accent function off. • High: Requires strong playing in order to let this instrument recognize accents. • Medium: Standard setting.
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. [MENU] → TAB [E] Menu1 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Style Setting → [ENTER] 2 Use the TAB [E][F] buttons and the Cursor buttons [][] to switch between the pages, and then use the corresponding [1 ]–[8 ] buttons for each setting.
[4 ]/ [5 ] Tempo Determines whether the tempo setting of the Style changes or not when you change Styles. Lock: The previous tempo setting is always maintained. When selecting “Lock,” the key icon is indicated at the upper left of the Style name in the main display. Hold: During Style playback, the previous tempo setting is maintained. When Style playback is stopped, the tempo changes to that of the initial default tempo for the selected Style.
2 Synchro Stop Timing/Stop Acmp [3 ]/ [4 ] Synchro Stop Timing This determines how long you can hold a chord before the Synchro Stop function is automatically cancelled. When the [SYNC STOP] button is turned on and this is set to a value other than “Off,” this automatically cancels the Synchro Stop function if you hold a chord for longer than the time set here. This conveniently resets Style playback control to normal, letting you release the keys and still have the Style play.
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 2 3 Select the desired Style to memorize your One Touch Setting. 4 Press one of the ONE TOUCH SETTING [1]–[4] buttons to which you wish to memorize your panel settings. A message appears.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) A Style is made up of the different Sections (Intro, Main, Ending, etc.) and each Section has separate parts (rhythm pattern, bass line, chord backing, multi pad, or phrase). Each of those parts of performance data (channel data) is referred to as a “Source Pattern.” With the Style Creator function, you can create an original Style by separately recording the Source Pattern, or by copying the Source Pattern data from other existing Styles.
6 Edit the already recorded Source Pattern (channel data). • Editing the channel data on the Groove (page 41), and Channel (page 43) pages Lets you change the rhythmic feel, quantizing and velocity, etc. • Editing the SFF parameters on the Parameter page (page 44) Lets you edit the SFF (Style File Format) related parameters of the already recorded channels.
3 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—in this case, a Drum Kit, since we’ll be creating a rhythm. 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, all Voices can be used for recording.
7 Press the appropriate [1 ] or [2 ] button on the Rec Channel display to disable recording. If the Rec Channel display is not shown, press the [1 ] (Rec Ch) button. 8 Save the recorded Style (see step 8 on page 36). NOTICE The created Style will be lost if you change to another Style or turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation. Recording to the Bass, Chord 1–2, Pad and Phrase 1–2 Channels The procedure below applies to step 5 in the Basic Procedure on page 35.
C = Chord note R = Recommended note C R C C R C * When recording the Source Pattern, you should use the “C” and “R” notes and avoid the others. If you observe this rule, Style playback notes are appropriately converted depending on the chord changes you make during your performance. Rules when recording an Intro or Ending These Sections are designed assuming that the chord is not changed during playback.
Style Assembly (Assembly) This allows you to copy channel data as a Source Pattern from another preset Style to the currently created Style. Use this function if you find a favorite rhythm pattern, bass line, chord backing or phrase from another Style. The instructions below apply to step 5 of the Basic Procedure on page 35. After selecting a Section and make other settings on the Basic page, carry out the instructions below. 1 If necessary, select the Section to be edited in the Assembly page.
Playing the Style During Style Assembly You can play back the Style while you are assembling a Style, and the playback method can be selected. In the Assembly page, use the [6 ]/[7 ] (Play Type) buttons to select the type. • Solo: Plays back the selected channel in the Assembly page. Any channels set to Rec in the Record display on the Basic page are played back simultaneously. • On: Plays back the selected channel in the Assembly page.
[5 ] Swing Produces a “swing” feel by shifting the timing of the back beats, depending on the Original Beat parameter above. For example, if the specified Original Beat value is “8 Beat”, the Swing parameter will selectively delay the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th beats of each measure to create a swing feel. The settings “A” through “E” produce different degrees of swing, with “A” being the most subtle and “E” being the most pronounced.
Editing Data for Each Channel (Channel) You can edit each channel of the recorded data of the current Section selected on the Basic page or via the panel buttons. The instructions below apply to step 6 of the Basic Procedure on page 36. 1 4 1 2 3 Styles 2 In the Channel page, use the Cursor buttons [][] to select the edit menu. 1 Quantize Same as in the Song Creator (page 64), 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.
2 Press the [2 ] (Channel) button to select the channel to be edited. The selected channel is shown at the upper left of the display. 3 Use the [3 ]–[7 ] buttons to edit the data. For details on editable parameters, see pages 45–47. 4 Save the edited Style (see step 8 on page 36). 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.
NTR (Note Transposition Rule) Trans (Root Transpose) Fixed (Root Fixed) GTR (Guitar) 2 When the root note is transposed, the interval between notes is maintained. For example, the notes C3, E3 and G3 in the key of C become F3, A3 and C4 when they are transposed to F. Use this setting for channels that contain melody lines. The note is kept as close as possible to the previous note range. For example, the notes C3, E3 and G3 in the key of C become C3, F3 and A3 when they are transposed to F.
When NTR is set to Guitar All-Purpose This table covers both stroke- and arpeggio-played sounds. Stroke Suitable for strumming sounds of the guitar. Some notes may sound as if they are muted—this is the normal condition when chords are played on guitar by strumming. Arpeggio Suitable for arpeggio-played sound of the guitar, resulting in beautiful four-note arpeggio sounds. 3 High Key/Note Limit The settings here adjust the Octave of the notes converted from the original ones through NTT and NTR.
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 6 in the Basic Procedure on page 36. 1 From the Basic page, press [1 ] (Rec Ch) button to call up the Rec Channel display in the lower half section of the display. 2 Styles 2 2 Hold down the [1 ] or [2 ] button corresponding to the desired channel to be edited.
6 Select the desired instrument to be used. 6-1 Use the [3 ]/[4 ] (Instrument) buttons to call up the window to select the instrument. 2 6-2 7 8 Styles 6-2 Use the [2 ]–[7 ] buttons to select the Kit, Category and Instrument in order. 6-3 Press the [EXIT] button to close the window. If necessary, set the volume Level, Pan or Pitch by using the [5 ]–[7 ] buttons. If necessary, make more detailed settings. 8-1 Press the [8 ] (Detail) button to call up the detailed settings window.
Chorus Send For adjusting the chorus depth Variation Send For adjusting the variation effect (DSP1) depth. When the “Connection” parameter is set to “Insertion” on the Mixer display and this rhythm channel is selected as the assign part, this parameter affects as below. When Variation Send is set to 0: No effects are applied to the instrument (Insertion Off). When Variation Send is set to 1–127: Effects are applied to the instrument (Insertion On). Key Assign Determines the Key Assign mode.
3 Songs Contents Editing Music Notation (Score) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Editing Lyrics/Text Display Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Playing while Canceling a Particular Part of a Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Using the Auto Accompaniment Features with Song Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[4 ] Lyrics Enables/disables display of the lyrics. If the selected Song does not contain lyric data, lyrics are not displayed. If the Song contains Pedal events, pressing these buttons switches between “Lyrics” and “Pedal.” When “Pedal” is on, pressing these buttons enables display of the Pedal events, instead of displaying Lyrics. [5 ] Note Enables/disables display of the note name (pitch). The note name is indicated at the left of the note.
Editing Lyrics/Text Display Settings To view the lyrics of the selected Song or the text, press the [SONG FUNCTION] button, followed by one of the [4 ]/[5 ] (Lyrics/Text) buttons. You can change settings such as the font size of the text. Lyrics display Text display The lyrics in the Song data are shown. The texts created on a computer are shown. Press [1 ]/ [2 ] buttons 3 Songs Press the [5 ]/[6 ] button to actually call up desired text file.
Playing while Canceling a Particular Part of a Song This lets you cancel or attenuate a particular part of Song, letting you sing “karaoke” style while viewing the music notation of the selected Song. 1 2 Press the [SONG FUNCTION] button to call up the Song Function Menu display. 3 Press the [7 ] (Play Setting) buttons to call up the Play Setting display. Press one of the [2 ]/[3 ] (Score) buttons. The music notation (Score) of the selected Song appears on the display.
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. 1 2 3 Select a 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. 1 Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [E] Menu1 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Song Setting → [ENTER] 2 Use the TAB [E][F] buttons and the Cursor buttons [][] to select the page to make settings as described below.
2 Quick Start/Phrase Mark Repeat [3 ]/ [4 ] Quick Start On some commercially available Song data, certain settings related to the Song (such as Voice selection, volume, etc.) are recorded to the first measure, before the actual note data. When Quick Start is set to “On,” the instrument reads all initial non-note data of the Song at the highest possible speed, then automatically slows down to the appropriate tempo at the first note.
Using the Guide Function With the Guide function, the instrument indicates the timing you need to play notes in the Score display for ease in learning. This instrument also features convenient vocal practice tools that let you adjust the timing of Song playback to match your vocal performance. 1 2 Select the desired Song for practicing the keyboard or singing. 3 Use the [6 ]/[7 ] buttons to select the desired Guide mode. Call up the setting display.
4 Press the [SONG FUNCTION] button to call up the Song Function Menu display, then turn the Guide function on by pressing the [6 ] (Guide) button. 5 4 5 6 Call up the Score display by pressing one of the [2 ][3 ] (Score) buttons. 7 Press the [J] (STOP) button to stop playback. Press the SONG CONTROL [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start playback. Practice playing the keyboard or singing, along with the Guide mode selected in step 3.
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 edit a recorded Song. Selecting the Setup Data to be Recorded to the Top Position of the Song (Setup page) The current settings of the Mixer display and other panel settings you made can be recorded to the top position of the Song as Setup data.
4 Use the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] and the [ENTER] button to select the Setup data to be recorded. Select the items to be automatically called up along with the selected Song. The items selected here can be recorded only to the top position of the Song, except for the Keyboard Voice. Voice, Volume, Pan, EQ, Filter, Effect, Tempo Records the tempo setting and all settings made from the Mixer.
3 Rec Start (Punch In) Determines the Punch In timing by using the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons. [4 ]– [6 ] Rec End (Punch Out) Determines the Punch Out timing by using the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons. [7 ] Pedal Punch In/Out When this is set to On, you can use Foot Pedal 2 to control the Punch In and Punch Out points. While a Song is playing back, pressing (and holding) Foot Pedal 2 instantly enables Punch In recording, while releasing the pedal stops recording (Punch Out).
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.
4 Edit the data by using the [1 ]–[7 ] buttons. For details of the edit menu and available settings, see pages 64–65. 5 Press the [ENTER] button to carry out the operation for the current display. After the operation is completed, the “Execute → [ENTER]” indication on the display changes to “Undo → [ENTER],” letting you restore the original data if you are not satisfied with the operation results. The Undo function only has one level; only the previous operation can be undone.
Delete You can delete the data of the specified channel in the Song. Select the channel whose data is to be deleted by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F], then enter checkmarks by pressing the [6 ]/[7 ] buttons. (To remove checkmarks, use the [6 ]/[7 ] buttons.) Press the [ENTER] button to actually delete the channel(s). NOTE You can enter or remove the checkmarks for all channels by using the [1 ]/[2 ] (All Channels Delete) buttons.
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 Microphone Contents Making the Microphone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 • Vocal Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 • Talk Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 • Applying an Insertion Effect to a Vocal Part . . . . .
4 5 Use the [2 ]–[7 ] buttons to edit parameters. Save the edited setting. For details, refer to page 71. NOTICE After setting, save the settings by referring to page 71. The settings will be lost if you exit from this display or turn the power to the instrument off without executing the Save operation.
Talk Page The settings here are for your speech or announcements (NOT for your singing performance). All indications and parameters (with the exception of Talk Mixing below) are the same as in the Vocal page. However, the settings are independent from those in the Vocal page. 4 This function lets you making settings for talking or making announcements between song performances.
Applying an Insertion Effect to a Vocal Part The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) functions built into the instrument feature high-quality effect types, including real Echo and real Delay. You can also apply the DSP effects independently only to a specified target. For example, you can have a polished, consistent sound for the mix by applying common effects (such as Reverb and Chorus) to all parts, and yet have a special Delay effect inserted only to the vocal part.
Saving or Calling Up the Mic Settings All the settings (Vocal/Talk pages) are saved together as a single file. Up to 60 files can be saved to the USER drive. Saving the Mic Settings 1 Call up the operation display. [MIC SETTING] → TAB [F] Setting → [8 ] (Select&Save) NOTE For ease in future recall, you should assign a sufficiently descriptive name to the file or one that matches your performance. For entering characters, refer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual.
6 Multi Pads Contents Creating Multi Pads (Multi Pad Creator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Editing Multi Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Creating Multi Pads (Multi Pad Creator) This feature lets you create your original Multi Pad phrases by recording your performance on the keyboard.
6 Press one of the [3 ]/[4 ] (Rec Start) buttons to enter recording standby status for the Multi Pad selected in step 4. 7 Play the keyboard to start recording. To ensure that your recording will be in sync with the tempo, press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome. If you want to insert silence before the actual phrase, press the STYLE CONTROL [START/STOP] to start both the Recording and rhythm playback (of the current Style).
13 Press the [EXIT] button to close the Repeat/Chord Match setting window. 14 Press the [7 ] (Name) button to name the recorded Multi Pad. 15 If you want to record other Multi Pads, repeat steps 4–14. 16 Press the [8 ] (Save) button to save the Multi Pad data as a Bank containing a set of four Pads. For details, refer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual. NOTICE The recorded data will be lost if you turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation.
4 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. Copying the Multi Pad 1 Press the [3 ] (Copy) button in step 4 above. 5 2 Select the Multi Pads to be copied by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F], then press the [ENTER] button. The selected Multi Pad(s) is copied to the clipboard.
7 Registration Memory Contents Editing the Registration Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Disabling Recall of Specific Items (Freeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Calling Up Registration Memory Numbers in Order (Registration Sequence) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 • Determining the order of Registration Memory selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
5 Program the Sequence order, from left to right. Press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]–[8] buttons on the panel, then press the [4 ] (Insert) button to input the number. The Cursor position can be moved by using the Cursor buttons [E][F]. Indicates the Registration Memory numbers, in the order of the current Registration Sequence. 7 6 5 6 [3 ] Replace Replaces the number at the cursor position with the currently selected Registration Memory number.
Saving the Registration Sequence Settings The settings for the Sequence order and how Registration Sequence behaves when reaching the end of the sequence (Sequence End) are included as part of the Registration Memory Bank file. To store your newly programmed Registration Sequence, save the current Registration Memory Bank file. 1 Press the REGIST BANK [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to call up the Registration Bank Selection Display. 2 Press the [8 ] (File) button to save the Bank file.
Registration Memory Samples (Preset Regist) The instrument also features a variety of pre-programmed Registration Memory samples (Preset Regist) that let you call up convenient settings for various performance situations, without having to specially program Registration Memory settings yourself. 1 Press the REGIST BANK [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to call up the Registration Bank Selection Display.
Using Playlist Adding a Record to a Playlist by using Search 1 Press the [PLAYLIST] button to call up the Playlist display. 2 2 Press the [2 ] (Search) buttons to call up the Search display. 2-1 Use the Cursor buttons [][] to select Record Name or Tag as the target for searching, and then press the [ENTER] button. NOTE The keyword and genre of the Music Finder are saved as Tag information. Saving Tag information makes it easy to search for desired Records.
Changing the Order of the Records in the Playlist 1 Press the [PLAYLIST] button to call up the Playlist display. 3 2 3 Select the desired Record to move by using the Cursor buttons [][]. 4 Use the [8 ] (Option) buttons to call up the pop-up display, and then use the [7 ] (Select&Save) buttons to save the edited Playlist. For instructions on how to save, refer to “Adding a Record (Link to a Bank file) to a Playlist” (Owner’s Manual, chapter 7), and follow the instructions starting with step 5-2.
4 Select the desired Music Finder file to import by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F], and then press the [ENTER] button. 5 After a confirmation message appears, use the [7 ] (OK) buttons to start importing. The imported Music Finder Records will be converted to Registration Memory Bank files and saved to a folder (with the same name as the imported file) in the User drive of this instrument.
Mixer Contents Editing Vol/Pan/Voice Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Editing Filter Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Editing Effect Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 • Adjusting the Effect Depth for Each Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voice, etc. Allows you to re-select the Voices for each keyboard part or each part (channel) of the Style or Song. Use the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons or [+/YES] [-/NO] buttons to call up the Voice (or file) selection page for the channel (part). After selecting the desired Voice or file, press the [EXIT] button to return to the Mixer display. When the Panel part is selected, the same operation allows you to re-select the Style, Song or Audio file (instead of the Voice) for the corresponding part.
Editing Effect Parameters This instrument features seven 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.
Selecting an Effect Type for each Block 8 1 Use the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] to select the desired item to change the Effect Type, and then press the [ENTER] button to call up the Effect Type Selection display. 2 Use the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons to select the Effect Block. Effect Block Effect-applicable parts Effect characteristics Reverb All parts Recreates the warm ambience of playing in a concert hall or jazz club.
Editing and Saving Your Original Effect Type In the Type Select display in the previous section, press one of the [8 ] (Detail) buttons to call up the display for editing the effect parameters. 2 Use the [2 ]–[4 ] buttons to select a parameter then use the [5 ]/[6 ] buttons to edit the value. When Reverb, Chorus, or DSP1 is selected as the Effect Block, you can adjust the Return Level via the [7 ] (Effect Return Level) button.
Editing EQ (EQ/Master 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 (selected by using the TAB [E][F] buttons) lets you adjust the EQ for each corresponding part, while the Master EQ page lets you make overall EQ adjustments for the entire instrument.
Master Equalizer (Master EQ) This instrument is equipped with a five-band digital EQ. With this function, a final effect—tone control—can be added to the output of your instrument. 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 as User Master EQ types. NOTE Master EQ cannot be applied to audio playback or the metronome sound.
Flat: Flat EQ settings. The gain of each frequency is set to 0dB. Powerful: Powerful EQ settings in which all frequency sounds are emphasized. This can be used to boost the music for parties, etc. Mellow: Soft and mellow EQ settings in which high-frequency bands are reduced slightly. Bright: EQ setting for boosting the level of the high frequencies, making the sound brighter. With Subwoofer: Custom EQ settings in which low-frequency bands are reduced.
1 2 3 Press the [1 ] (CMP) button to turn the Master Compressor on. Press the [2 ] (Type) button to call up the Master Compressor Type window. Use the [1 ]–[4 ] buttons to select the Master Compressor Type, then press the [ENTER] button. Natural: Natural Compressor settings in which the effect is moderately pronounced. Rich: Rich Compressor settings in which the instrument’s characteristics are optimally enhanced. This is good for enhancing acoustic instruments, jazz music, etc.
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9 Connections Contents Assigning a Specific Function to Each Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 MIDI Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 • MIDI System Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 • MIDI Transmit 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, select “4 Pedal Polarity” by pressing the Cursor button [], then set the polarity of the pedal. Pedal on/off operation may differ depending on the particular pedal you’ve connected to the instrument.
Glide Up Glide Down When the pedal is pressed, the pitch changes, and then returns to normal pitch when the pedal is released. 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. On Speed: Determines the speed of the pitch change when the pedal is pressed.
Half Bar Fill In While the pedal is pressed, the “Half Bar Fill In” function is turned on and changing sections of a Style at the first beat of the current section starts the next section from the middle with automatic fill-in. When this function is assigned to the button, each press of the button alternately toggles between the function being turned on and off. Fade In/Out Same as the [FADE IN/OUT] button.
MIDI Settings In this section, you can make MIDI-related settings for the instrument. The PSR-SX600 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 templates and save up to ten of your original templates to the User drive. NOTE You can save all your original templates as a single file to internal memory (User drive) or a USB flash drive. See page 112.
6 Select the User page by pressing the TAB [F] button, then press the [6 ] (Save) button to save the edited template. 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 99. Use the Cursor buttons [][] to select the parameters (below), then set the On/Off status 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 “Transmit” setting turns MIDI transmission of MIDI chord exclusive data (chord detect. root and type) on or off. The “Receive” 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 99. 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 99. This determines which parts will receive MIDI data and over which MIDI channels the data will be received. 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.
On Bass Note Settings for Style Playback via MIDI Receive The explanations here apply to the On Bass Note page in step 4 on page 99. 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 a Smart Device via Wireless LAN By using a USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately), you can connect the PSR-SX600 with a smart device via a wireless network. For general operating instructions, refer to the “Smart Device Connection Manual” on the website. This section covers only operations that are specific to the PSR-SX600.
Access Point Mode [3 ] Mode Switches to the Infrastructure Mode. [4 ] Detail For setting the detailed parameters on the pages below. After making these settings, press one of the [7 ]/[8 ] (Save) buttons to actually save them. Wireless Network: For setting the SSID, security, password, and channel. IP Address: For setting the static IP address and other related parameters. Others: For entering the Host name or showing MAC address, etc.
Function (Menu) Contents Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 • Config1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 • Config2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 • Parameter Lock . . . . . . . .
2 External connection-related settings [3 ]/ [4 ] AUX In Noise Gate Turns on or off the Noise Gate which minimizes noise of the sound input via the [AUX IN] jack. [5 ]/ [6 ] Audio Loopback Determines whether audio input from the connected computer or smart device is output to a computer or a smart device or not. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual, Chapter 9. 3 Fade In/Out These parameters determine how Style or Song playback is faded in/out when using the [FADE IN/OUT] button.
2 Voice Category Button Options / Pop-up display [2 ]/ [3 ] Voice Category Button Options Determines how the Voice Selection display is opened when one of the VOICE buttons is pressed. Open & Select: Opens the Voice Selection display with the previously selected Voice in the Voice category automatically selected (when one of the VOICE buttons is pressed). Open Only: Opens the Voice Selection display with the currently selected Voice (when one of the VOICE buttons is pressed).
USB You can set or carry out important USB flash drive-related operations for the instrument. NOTE Before using a USB flash drive, be sure to read “Connecting USB Devices” in the Owner’s Manual, chapter 9. [1 ]/ [2 ] Drive When a USB flash drive is connected, “USB1” is shown. [3 ]/ [4 ] Property Indicates the properties (such as memory capacity, etc.) of the connected USB flash drive. NOTE The displayed remaining memory value is an approximate value.
System Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [F] Menu2 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] System → [ENTER] → TAB [E] Common Common [1 ]/ [2 ] Auto Power Off Determines the amount of time that elapses before the power is automatically turned off. When “Disabled” is selected, the instrument starts up with the Auto Power Off function disabled. [3 ]/ [4 ] Language Determines the language used for the display messages.
Setup Files For the items below, you can save your original settings to User or USB drive as a single file for future recall. 10 1 2 Make all desired settings on the instrument. 3 Use the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons to call up the relevant display for saving your data. Call up the operation display. [1 ]/ [2 ] System Setup Files Parameters set on the various displays, such as the Utility display called up via the [MENU] button, 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 Use the Cursor buttons [][] to select the desired item then use the [ENTER] button 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 P Access Point Mode ......................... 106 GM/GM2 ............................................. 3 Panel Sustain ................................... 17 Any Key .............................................58 Groove (Style Creator) ..................... 41 Panpot .............................................. 86 Arpeggio ....................................... 5, 17 Guide Function ................................. 56 Parameter Lock ..............................
Touch Response ............................... 18 Touch Sense ..................................... 14 Transpose ...........................................9 U Unison & Accent .........................28, 81 USB flash drive ............................... 110 Utility ............................................... 107 V Vibrato .............................................. 16 Voice (Mixer) .....................................85 Voice Set ...........................................
