English Français Digital Workstation Clavier Arrangeur Professionnel Owner’s Manual Mode d'emploi Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Workstation! This electric keyboard for professional entertainers not only has a wide selection of Voices and versatile functions but also gives you the potential of expanding content for the instrument. We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument.
For PSR-S975/PSR-S775 SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind.
For PSR-S975/PSR-S775 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : Type of Equipment : Model Name : Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 714-522-9011 Digital Keyboard PSR-S975/S775 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. For AC adaptor WARNING CAUTION • This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic instruments. Do not use for any other purpose. • Indoor use only. Do not use in any wet environments. • When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.
CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC adaptor • Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
Included Accessories • • • • Owner’s Manual (this book) Online Member Product Registration Music rest AC adaptor, power cord May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer. Included Accessories About the Manuals This instrument has the following document and instructional materials. Included Document Owner’s Manual (this book) Provides overall explanations of the PSR-S975/S775 basic functions.
Formats “GM (General MIDI)” is one of the most common Voice allocation formats. “GM System Level 2” is a standard specification that enhances the original “GM” and improves Song data compatibility. It provides for increased polyphony, greater Voice selection, expanded Voice parameters, and integrated effect processing.
Table of Contents Welcome to Digital Workstation 10 Panel Controls and Terminals 12 Setting Up 16 Power Requirements ..........................................................16 Turning the Power On/Off...................................................16 Adjusting the Master Volume .............................................18 Changing the Display Language .........................................18 Playing the Demos..............................................................
Welcome to Digital Workstation Extraordinarily expressive and realistic Voices page 35 The PSR-S975/S775 has a comprehensive and sonically stunning set of authentic Voices, and gives you the tools to play these Voices more naturally and with greater expressiveness. Play along with a backing band page 48 The Styles of the PSR-S975/S775 make it possible to perform in a wide variety of music genres with full instrumental accompaniment, just by playing chords.
Connect a microphone and sing along with your keyboard performance page 88 Versatile real-time controller — Live Control Welcome to Digital Workstation You can directly connect a microphone and use a variety of sophisticated processing tools. The PSR-S975 features an amazing Vocal Harmony function, which automatically produces backup vocal harmonies for lead vocals that you sing into a microphone.
Panel Controls and Terminals Top Panel 1 5 & 2 6 3 4 7 8 ) ! * ( A 9 @ # $ % ^ 1 [ ] (Standby/On) switch ..............................Page 16 Turns on the instrument’s power or sets to standby. 9 [METRONOME] button................................... Page 37 Turns the metronome on or off. 2 [MASTER VOLUME] dial ................................Page 18 Adjusts the overall volume. ) [FADE IN/OUT] button.................................... Page 52 Controls fade in/out of Style/Song playback.
D Panel Controls and Terminals C E F B G H I J K L ( [MIXER/EQ] button .........................................Page 95 Calls up various settings for the keyboard, Style and Song parts. A [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button...................Pages 56, 65 Calls up settings for turning Style/Song channels on or off. B [FUNCTION] button ......................................Page 104 Lets you make advanced settings and create your original Styles, Songs and Multi Pads. M G [MUSIC FINDER] button..................
Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 DC IN jack .......................................................Page 16 For connecting the power adaptor. 5 [MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack.............................. Page 88 For connecting a microphone or guitar. 2 FOOT PEDAL [1]/[2] jacks..............................Page 97 For connecting Footswitches and/or Foot controllers. 6 [GAIN] knob .................................................... Page 88 For adjusting the input level of the [MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack.
9 ) ! Panel Controls and Terminals 8 8 MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals.............................Page 103 For connecting external MIDI devices. 9 [USB TO HOST] terminal..............................Page 102 For connecting to a computer. ) [USB TO DEVICE] terminal ..........................Page 100 For connecting a USB device such as a USB flash drive. ! [RGB OUT] terminal (PSR-S975) ...................Page 99 For connecting to an external monitor.
Setting Up Power Requirements Connect the AC adaptor in the order shown in the illustration. 3 2 AC Outlet 1 AC adaptor Power cord DC IN jack (page 14) The shape of the plug and outlet differs depending on your area. WARNING Use the specified AC adaptor (page 111) only. Using the wrong AC adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. CAUTION When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible.
CAUTION Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. NOTICE Setting the Auto Power Off function To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this instrument features an Auto Power Off function that automatically turns the power off if the instrument is not operated for a specified period of time.
Adjusting the Master Volume To adjust the volume of the entire keyboard sound, use the [MASTER VOLUME] dial while playing the keyboard. CAUTION Do not use the instrument at high volume for long periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss. Changing the Display Language This determines the language (English, German, French, Spanish and Italian are available) used in the display for messages. 1 Call up the operation display.
Playing the Demos The Demos provide helpful, easy-to-understand introductions to the features and functions as well as dynamic demonstrations of the high-quality sounds. Press the [DEMO] button to call up the Demo display. 2 Press one of the [A] – [E] buttons to show a specific Demo. Setting Up 1 NOTE Pressing one of the [F] – [J] buttons plays back the overview Demo continuously, calling up the various displays in sequence. To return to the higher level menu, press the [EXIT] button.
Basic Operations Display-based Controls The LCD provides comprehensive at-a-glance information on all current settings. The displayed menu can be selected or changed by the controls around the LCD. 2 TAB [E][F] buttons 1 [A] – [J] buttons [DIRECT ACCESS] button (page 23) 1 [A] – [J] buttons 3 [1 ] – [8 ] buttons 4 Data dial and [ENTER] button 5 [EXIT] button 1 [A] – [J] buttons The [A] – [J] buttons are used to select the corresponding menu items shown next to them.
2 TAB [E][F] buttons Basic Operations These buttons are used to change the pages of displays that have “tabs” at the top. 3 [1 ] – [8 ] buttons The [1 ] – [8 ] buttons are used to make selections or adjust settings (up or down correspondingly) for functions shown directly above them. For menus that appear in this section of the display, use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons. For menus that appear in this section of the display, use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons.
4 Data dial and [ENTER] button Depending on the selected display, the Data dial can be used in the following two ways. • Selecting files (Voice, Style, Song, and so on) When one of the File Selection displays (page 26) is shown, you can use the Data dial and the [ENTER] button to select a file. Press the [ENTER] button to actually select the file. The selected file is highlighted. Rotate the Data dial to move the cursor.
Calling Up the Desired Display Instantly — Direct Access With the convenient Direct Access function, you can instantly call up the desired display — with just a single additional button press. Refer to the “Direct Access Chart” on page 106 for a list of the displays that can be called up with the Direct Access function. 1 Press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button. A message appears in the display prompting you to press the appropriate button.
Main Display Configuration The display that appears when the power is turned on is the Main display. This display shows the current basic settings such as the currently selected Voice and Style, allowing you to see them at a single glance. The Main display is the one you’ll usually see when you play the keyboard. # @! NOTE You can quickly call up the Main display by pressing the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, followed by the [EXIT] button.
8 Multi Pad Bank name Displays the names of the selected Multi Pad Bank. Pressing the [I] button calls up the Multi Pad Bank Selection display (page 76). 9 Registration Memory Bank name Displays the currently selected Registration Memory Bank name and Registration Memory number. Pressing the [J] button calls up the Registration Memory Bank Selection display (page 86). ) Volume Balance or Channel On/Off settings Press the [BAL.
File Selection Display Configuration The File Selection display is for selecting Voice, Styles, and other data. The File Selection display appears when you press one of the VOICE or STYLE category selection buttons, the SONG [SELECT] button, etc. 1 2 3 1 Location (drive) of data • PRESET..........Location where pre-programmed (preset) data is stored. • USER...............Location where recorded or edited data is saved. Installed Expansion Voices or Styles are also saved here in the Expansion folder.
Calling up the higher level folder When the files of a folder are displayed, “UP” is shown above the [8 ] button. Pressing this button calls up the next higher level folder. Basic Operations Example of the PRESET Voice Selection display The PRESET Voices are categorized and contained in appropriate folders. The next highest level (in this case, folder) is shown. Each folder shown in this display contains appropriately categorized Voices. This display shows the Voices in a folder.
Saving a File You can save your original data (such as Songs you've recorded) as a file to the USER or the USB drive in the File Selection display (page 26). 1 In the File Selection display, select the appropriate tab (USER or USB) to which you want to save the data by using the TAB [E][F] buttons. NOTE Files cannot be saved to the PRESET tab or the “Expansion” folder (page 46) in the USER tab. If you want to save the data within an existing folder, select the folder here.
Creating a New Folder NOTE 1 In the File Selection display, select the appropriate tab (USER or USB) to which you want to create a new folder by using the TAB [E][F] buttons. If you want to create a new folder within an existing folder, also select the folder here. A new folder cannot be made in the PRESET tab or the “Expansion” folder (page 46) in the USER tab. NOTE The maximum number of files/folders which can be saved in a folder is 500.
Renaming a File/Folder You can rename files/folders. 1 2 In the File Selection display, select the appropriate tab (USER or USB) which contains the file/folder you want to rename by using the TAB [E][F] buttons. NOTE Files and folders in the PRESET tab or the “Expansion” folder (page 46) in the USER tab cannot be renamed. Make sure that MENU 2 is shown at the bottom right corner of the display. If necessary, press the [8 ] button to call up MENU 2. 3 Press the [1 ] (NAME) button.
3 Press the [3 ] (COPY) button to copy or [2 ] (CUT) to move. The window for the Copy/Cut operation appears at the bottom of the display. Press one of the [A] – [J] buttons corresponding to the desired file/folder. Pressing a button selects (highlights) the file/folder. To cancel the selection, press the same [A] – [J] button again. Press the [6 ] (ALL) button to select all files/folders indicated on the current display including the other pages.
4 Press one of the [A] – [J] buttons corresponding to the desired file/folder. Pressing a button selects (highlights) the file/folder. To cancel the selection, press the same [A] – [J] button again. Press the [6 ] (ALL) button to select all files/folders indicated on the current display including the other pages. To cancel the selection, press the [6 ] (ALL OFF) button again. 5 Press the [7 ] (OK) button to confirm the file/folder selection. 6 Follow the on-display instructions.
Other Character-entry Operations • Deleting characters Move the cursor to the character you wish to delete by using the Data dial, and press the [7 ] (DELETE) button. To delete all characters on the line at once, press and hold the [7 ] (DELETE) button. • Selecting custom icons for files (shown at left of file name) 1. Press the [1 ] (ICON) button to call up the ICON SELECT display. 2. Select the icon by using the [A] – [J] buttons, [3 ] – [5 ] buttons or Data dial.
Data Backup You can back up all data saved in the USER drive (except Protected Songs and Expansion Voices/Styles) and all settings of the instrument to a USB flash drive as a single file. 1 Connect a USB flash drive to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal for the backup destination. NOTE Before using a USB flash drive, be sure to read “Connecting USB Devices” on page 100.
1 Voices – Playing the keyboard – The instrument features a wide variety of exceptionally realistic instrumental Voices, including piano, guitar, strings, brass, wind instruments and more. Playing Voices The Voices can be played via three keyboard parts: LEFT, RIGHT 1 and 2. You can combine these parts by using the PART ON/OFF buttons to create luscious instrument textures and convenient performance combinations.
2 3 Make sure that the PART SELECT button corresponding to the part you want to select the Voice is turned on. Press one of the VOICE category selection buttons to select a Voice category and call up the Voice Selection display. • PLUS Voices Preset Voices specially provided for playing music suitable in your area. • Expansion Voices Voices additionally installed (page 46).
Holding the LEFT part Voice (Left Hold) By turning on the PART ON/OFF [LEFT HOLD] button when the LEFT part is ON, the LEFT part Voice is held even when the keys are released. Non-decaying Voices such as strings are held continuously, while decay-type Voices such as piano decay more slowly (as if the sustain pedal has been pressed). This function is convenient when used along with Style playback since the sound of the chord matching Style playback is maintained.
Changing the Pitch of the Keyboard Adjusting the Pitch in Semitones (Transpose) The TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons transpose the overall pitch of the instrument (the keyboard sound, Style playback, Song playback, and so on) between -12 and 12 in semitone steps. To instantly reset the transpose value to 0, press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously. NOTE The Transpose functions do not affect the Drum Kit or SFX Kit Voices.
Using the Wheels Using the Pitch Bend Wheel NOTE • The effects produced by using the [PITCH BEND] wheel may not be applied to the LEFT part during Style playback, depending on the Style setting. • (PSR-S975) The effects produced by using the [PITCH BEND] wheel are not applied to the Vocal Harmony effect. The maximum pitch bend range can be changed on the Mixing Console display: [MIXER/EQ] → TAB [E][F] TUNE → [H] PITCH BEND RANGE.
Using the LIVE CONTROL Knobs You can add dynamic variations to your performance intuitively in real time by assigning various functions such as effects to the LIVE CONTROL [1] and [2] knobs. 1 Press the [ASSIGN] button to call up the LIVE CONTROL display. 2 2 2 Use the [A]/[B] buttons or the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to select the desired combination of functions. The selected number is indicated on the Main display (page 24).
Knob 2 Balance/Style,M.Pad Adjusts the volume balance between the Style and Multi Pad (page 76) playback. Rotating the knob to the left increases the Style volume, while rotating it to the right increases the Multi Pad volume. 6 Style/Track-Mute A Turns on/off playback of the Style channels. Rotating the knob to the left-most position turns on only the Rhythm 2 channel, and the other channels are turned off.
Applying Voice Effects You can apply various effects to enhance or change the sound of the keyboard parts (LEFT, RIGHT 1 and 2). The effects can be turned on or off by using the following buttons. These effects only apply to the selected part (the PART SELECT button is on). • HARMONY/ARPEGGIO The Harmony or Arpeggio is applied to the right-hand Voices. Refer to “Applying Harmony/Echo to Your Right-hand Melody” (see below) or “Triggering Arpeggios with Your Right Hand” (page 44).
2-3 Use the [4 ] – [6 ] buttons to select the desired type. 1 2-3 Pressing one of the [7 ] (DETAIL) buttons calls up the detail setting display. For more information, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. Harmony Category • Standard Duet — Strum The Harmony effect is applied to the note played in the right-hand section of the keyboard according to the chord specified in the chord or left-hand section shown below.
Echo Category (Echo, Tremolo, Trill) The Echo, Tremolo or Trill effect is applied to the note played in the right-hand section of the keyboard in time with the currently set tempo, regardless of the [ACMP] and the LEFT part on/off status. Keep in mind that Trill works when you hold down two notes on the keyboard simultaneously (or the last two notes, if more than two notes are held), and it plays those notes alternately. 3 Play the keyboard.
Creating Your Original Organ Flutes Voices You can create original Organ Flutes Voices by editing the preset Organ Flutes Voices. Just as on a traditional organ, the original Voices can be created by increasing and decreasing the levels of the flute footages. The created Voices can be saved to internal memory (USER drive) or a USB flash drive for future recall. Press the [ORGAN FLUTES] button. The FOOTAGE page of the Voice Set display of the last selected Organ Flutes Voice is called up.
3 4 Press the [I] (PRESETS) button to call up the Organ Flutes Voice Selection display. Save your Organ Flutes Voice by following the procedure on page 28. NOTE To return to the Voice Set display, press the [5 ] (VOICE SET) button. NOTICE The settings will be lost if you select another Voice or turn the power to the instrument off without carrying out the Save operation.
Advanced Features Refer to the Reference Manual on the website, Chapter 1.
2 Styles – Playing Rhythm and Accompaniment – The instrument features various accompaniment and rhythmic backing patterns (called “Styles”) in a variety of different musical genres including pop, jazz, and many others. The Style features Auto Accompaniment, letting you produce automatic accompaniment playback simply by playing “chords” with your left hand. This lets you automatically recreate the sound of a full band or orchestra — even if you’re playing by yourself.
5 Press the [SYNC START] button to enable synchronized start. As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the selected Style starts. Try playing chords with your left hand and play a melody with your right hand. NOTE • For information on chords and Chord Fingering types, refer to page 52. • The chord specified in the chord section is shown on the Main display (page 24). NOTE 6 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop Style playback. You can transpose the Style playback (page 38).
Operating Style Playback To Start/Stop Playing • [START/STOP] button Starts playback of the rhythm part of the current Style. To stop playback, press the button again. • [ACMP] button Turns the Auto Accompaniment on/off. When this button is on, both the rhythm part and Auto Accompaniment can be played back when playing chords in the chord section during Style playback. • [SYNC START] button This puts the Style playback in “standby.
Changing Pattern Variation (Sections) During Style Playback Each Style features four different Main sections, four Fill-in sections and a Break section. By using these sections effectively, you can easily make your performance sound more dynamic and professional. The section can be freely changed while the Style is playing back. • MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] buttons Press one of the MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] buttons to select the desired Main section (the button lights in red).
Fading In/Out • [FADE IN/OUT] button This produces smooth fade-ins and fade-outs when starting/stopping the playback of a Style or Song. Press the [FADE IN/OUT] button when playback is stopped and press the [START/STOP] button for Style (or the [PLAY/PAUSE] button for Song) to start playback with a fade in. To stop the playback with a fade out, press the [FADE IN/OUT] button during playback.
Using the Chord Tutor Function NOTE Depending on the chord, some notes may be omitted. Calling up Appropriate Panel Settings for the Current Style (One Touch Setting) One Touch Setting (OTS) is a powerful and convenient feature that automatically calls up the most appropriate panel settings (Voices or effects, etc.) for the currently selected Style, with the touch of a single button.
Automatically changing One Touch Settings with the Main sections (OTS Link) The convenient OTS (One Touch Setting) Link function lets you automatically have One Touch Settings change when you select a different Main section (A – D). The Main sections A, B, C and D correspond to One Touch Settings 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. To use the OTS Link function, turn the [OTS LINK] button on. NOTE You can change the timing in which the One Touch Settings change along with MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] changes.
Calling up Optimum Styles for Your Performance (Style Recommender) This convenient function “recommends” optimum Styles for your performance, based on the rhythm you play for one or two measures. 1 In the Style selection display (page 48), press the [7 ] (RECOMMEND) button to call up the STYLE RECOMMENDER display. NOTE Make sure that MENU 1 is shown at the bottom right corner of the display (page 26). The keyboard is divided at the B1 key into two sections as below.
3 Select the desired Style from the list by using the [2 ] – [7 ] buttons. Try playing the keyboard along with the Style to see if it matches what you want to play. If the Style called up doesn’t match what you want to play, press the [J] (RETRY) buttons, then return to step 2-3. 4 5 When you’ve found a Style you’re satisfied with, press one of the [8 ] (OK) buttons to exit from the STYLE RECOMMENDER display. Play the keyboard along with the Style you just found.
To change the Voice for each channel Press one of the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons corresponding to the desired channel to call up the Voice Selection display (page 36), then select the desired Voice. NOTE The Audio channel does not have a Voice and, hence, cannot be changed. 3 Press the [EXIT] button to close the CHANNEL ON/OFF display. NOTE You can also turn Style channels on/ off for dynamic effect by using the LIVE CONTROL knobs.
Setting the Split Point The key which divides the keyboard into two sections is referred to as “Split Point.” There are two Split Points: Split Point (LEFT) and Split Point (STYLE). Split Point (STYLE) Chord section Split Point (LEFT) LEFT Voice section RIGHT 1, 2 Voices section Right-hand (UPPER) section Left-hand (LOWER) section • Split Point (LEFT): Divides the keyboard into the left-hand (LOWER) section and the right-hand (UPPER) section.
Specifying Chords with Your Right Hand while Playing Bass with Your Left Hand By changing the chord detection area from the left-hand section to the right-hand section, you can play a bass line with your left hand while using your right hand to control Style playback. 2 Call up the Split Point display. [FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [A] SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING → TAB [E] SPLIT POINT Use the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons to set the CHORD DETECTION AREA to “UPPER.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) The Style Creator function lets you create original Styles by recording rhythm patterns from the keyboard and using already-recorded Style data. Basically, select a preset Style that is closest to the type you want to create, then record the rhythm pattern, bass line, chord backing, or phrase (referred to as “Source Pattern” in the Style Creator) for each channel of each Section. This section gives you a brief introduction of the Style Creator function.
Advanced Features Refer to the Reference Manual on the website, Chapter 2.
3 Songs – Playing, Practicing and Recording Songs – For the PSR-S975/S775, “Song” refers to the MIDI songs which include preset songs, commercially available MIDI format files, etc. Not only can you play back a Song and listen to it, but you can also play the keyboard along with Song playback and record your own performance as a Song. NOTE For instructions on playback and recording of audio files, refer to page 71. Playback of Songs You can play back the following types of Songs.
4 Press the SONG [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start playback. NOTE You can transpose the Song playback (page 38). Queuing the next Song for playback While a Song is playing back, you can queue up the next Song for playback. This is convenient for chaining it to the next Song smoothly during live performance. Select the Song you want to play next in the Song Selection display, while a Song is playing back. The “NEXT” indication appears at the upper right of the corresponding Song name.
Pressing the [G] (REW) or [H] (FF) button calls up a pop-up display showing the current measure number (or Phrase Mark number). While the Song Position pop-up is shown on the display, you can also use the Data dial to adjust the value. NOTE Phrase Mark is a pre-programmed marker in certain Song data, which indicates a specific location in the Song.
Displaying Lyrics/Text When the selected Song contains lyrics data, you can view it on the instrument’s display. Even if the Song does not contain lyrics data, you can view the lyrics on the display by loading the text file (.txt file less than 60 KB) created on a computer via USB flash drive. Text display allows for a variety of useful and convenient possibilities, such as the showing of lyrics, chord charts, and performance notes. 1 2 Select a Song (steps 1 – 3 on page 62).
2 Use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to turn each channel on or off. If you want to play back only one particular channel (solo playback), press and hold down one of the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to set the desired channel to SOLO. Only the selected channel is turned on and others are off. To cancel solo playback, press the same button again. NOTE Usually, each part is recorded to the following channels.
Repeat Playback The Song Repeat functions can be used to repeatedly play back a Song or a specific range of measures in a Song. This is useful for repeated practicing of difficult-to-play phrases. To repeat a Song, turn the [REPEAT] button on and play back the desired Song. Turning the [REPEAT] button off cancels Repeat playback. NOTE You can play multiple Songs repeatedly: [FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [H] SONG SETTING → TAB [F] OTHERS → [G] REPEAT MODE.
Recording Your Performance You can record your performance and save it as a MIDI file (SMF format 0) to the USER drive or USB flash drive. Since the recorded data is MIDI, you can easily edit your Songs. Two recording methods are available: • Quick Recording.....................see section below You can record all parts of your performance at once or a specific part (righthand, left-hand or Style playback). • Multi Track Recording...........
5 6 Press the SONG [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to play back the recorded performance. Save the recorded performance as a Song. NOTICE 6-1 Press the SONG [SELECT] button to call up the Song Selection display. 6-2 Save the recorded data as a file by following the instructions on page 28. The recorded Song will be lost if you change to another Song or you turn the power off without carrying out the Save operation.
4 Start recording. You can start recording by playing the keyboard, starting a Style, playing a Multi Pad or pressing the SONG [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button. 5 After you finish your performance, press the SONG [J] (STOP) button to stop recording. A message may appear prompting you to save the recorded data. Press the [EXIT] button to close the message. 6 7 8 Press the SONG [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to play back the recorded performance.
4 USB Audio Player/Recorder – Playing Back and Recording Audio Files – The convenient USB Audio Player/Recorder function allows you to play back audio files (WAV or MP3) saved to a USB flash drive — directly from the instrument. Moreover, since you can record your performances and recordings as audio files (WAV) to a USB flash drive, it is possible to play back the files on computer, share them with your friends, and record your own CDs to enjoy as well.
4 Press one of the [A] – [J] buttons to select the desired file. NOTE Audio files take a slightly longer time to load than other files. 55 Viewing Audio file information Pressing the [6 ] (INFO) button calls up the Information window which you can view the file name, path, sample rate etc. of the selected red-framed file. NOTE Make sure that MENU 1 is shown at the bottom right corner of the display (page 26). To close the window, press the [F] (OK) button.
Playback-related Operations Total playback time [2 ] STOP Stops playback. [3 ] PLAY/PAUSE Starts or pauses playback at the current position. [4 ] PREV Pressing this selects the previous file; holding it moves continuously back through the current file (in seconds). [5 ] NEXT Pressing this selects the next file; holding it moves continuously forward through the current file (in seconds). [6 ] AUDIO VOLUME Adjusts the volume of the current audio file.
Repeat Playback mode via the [D] (REPEAT MODE) button • Off ....................Plays through the selected file, then stops. • Single................ Plays through the selected file repeatedly. • All.....................Continues playback through all the files in the current folder repeatedly. • Random ...........Randomly and repeatedly plays back all files in the current folder. Adjusting the Volume Balance Between Song and Audio Playback Pressing the [BAL.
4 Press the [USB AUDIO PLAYER] button to call up the USB AUDIO PLAYER display. Use the [1 ] (REC) buttons to enter recording standby. Recordable time Start recording by using the [3 ] (PLAY/PAUSE) buttons, then start your performance. The elapsed recording time is shown in the display while recording. Elapsed recording time 6 6 4 NOTICE Do not attempt to disconnect the USB flash drive or turn the power off during recording. Doing so may corrupt the USB flash drive data or the recording data.
5 Multi Pads – Adding Musical Phrases to Your Performance – The Multi Pads can be used to play a number of short prerecorded rhythmic and melodic sequences adding impact and variety to your keyboard performances. Multi Pads are grouped in Banks of four each. The instrument features a variety of Multi Pad Banks in a variety of different musical genres. Moreover, the Audio Link Multi Pad function allows you to create a new pad with your audio data (WAV files) to play back during your performance.
4 Press the [STOP] button to stop playback of the Multi Pad(s). If you want to stop specific pads, simultaneously hold down the [STOP] button and press the pad(s) you wish to stop. About the lamp status of the MULTI PAD CONTROL [1] – [4] buttons • Green: Indicates that the corresponding pad contains data (phrase). • Red: Indicates that the corresponding pad is playing back. • Red (flashing): Indicates that the corresponding pad is in standby (Synchro Start; see below).
Creating a Multi Pad with Audio files (Audio Link Multi Pad) You can create a new Multi Pad by making links with audio files (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution) in the USB flash drive to each of the Multi Pad. The audio files (WAV) can be data you’ve recorded on this instrument (page 71) as well as commercially available ones. Multi Pads to which audio files have been linked are called Audio Link Multi Pads. The new Audio Link Multi Pads can be saved to the USER drive or USB flash drive.
7 8 If you want to link other audio files to other pads, repeat steps 4 to 6. If desired, adjust the volume of each audio file by using the [1 ] – [4 ] buttons. By pressing the desired MULTI PAD CONTROL [1] – [4] button, you can adjust the volume while playing the Multi Pad phrase. 9 Save the settings as a Multi Pad Bank. NOTICE 9-1 Press the [I] (SAVE) button in the AUDIO LINK MULTI PAD display to call up the Multi Pad Bank Selection display.
6 Music Finder – Calling Up Ideal Panel Setups for Your Performance – This feature helps you call up the panel settings ideal for the music you want to play simply by selecting a Music Finder “Record,” which includes Voice and Style settings. If you want to play a certain piece of music but don't know which Style and Voice settings would be appropriate, you can search for relevant Records by the title of the piece.
3 Start playback of the Style by specifying the chords in the chord section. To avoid changing the tempo during Style playback when selecting another Record Press the [I] (STYLE TEMPO) button to set the “STYLE TEMPO” to “HOLD” or “LOCK.” When set to “LOCK,” the tempo will be locked while stopping as well as playing. If you want to reset the tempo every time you select another Record, set to “RESET.
3 Press the [8 ] (START SEARCH) button to start the search. After the Search is completed, the resulting Records appear in the SEARCH 1 tab of the MUSIC FINDER display. If no Records are listed, try steps 1 – 3 again with another song title or keyword. 4 5 Use the [2 ]/[3 ] buttons to select the desired Record. NOTE If you want to maintain the current search results and start another search, use the [6 ] (SEARCH 2) button in step 1. (The current search Records will remain in the SEARCH 1 tab.
7 When confirmation messages appear, follow the on-display instructions. You can confirm the Records that have been appended by checking the number of Records in the right lower corner of the display. NOTE Even after appending or replacing the Music Finder Records, you can reset them to their original factory settings by selecting the “MusicFinderPreset” file in PRESET tab of step 5.
Calling up the Song, Audio or Style registered to Music Finder You can call up the registered Song, Audio or Style in the same way as done in the sections “Selecting the Desired Record” (page 80) and “Searching for Records” (page 81). The selected file can be played back as follows. • Song: Press the SONG [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button or play the keyboard. To stop playback, press the SONG [J] (STOP) button. • Audio: Press the [J] (F PLAY) button in the MUSIC FINDER display.
7 Registration Memory – Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups – The Registration Memory function allows you to save (or “register”) virtually all panel settings to a Registration Memory button, and then instantly recall your custom panel settings by simply pressing a single button. The registered settings for eight Registration Memory buttons are saved as a single Bank (file). Registering Your Panel Setups 1 Make the desired panel settings, such as those for Voices, Styles and Effects.
4 Press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1] – [8] buttons to which you wish to memorize the panel setup. NOTICE If you select the button whose lamp is lit in red or green here, the panel setup previously memorized to the button will be erased and replaced by the new settings. The memorized button becomes red, which indicates the number button contains data and its number is selected.
Recalling a Registered Panel Setup The saved Registration Memory Bank files can be recalled by using the REGIST BANK [-]/[+] buttons or the following procedure. 1 2 Press the REGIST BANK [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to call up the REGISTRATION BANK Selection display. Press one of the [A] – [J] buttons to select a Bank. You can also use the REGIST BANK [-]/[+] buttons, or the Data dial and the [ENTER] button to select a Bank.
8 Microphone/Guitar Input – Using a Microphone or Guitar with the Instrument – By connecting a microphone to the [MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack, you can enjoy singing along with your keyboard performance or with Song playback. The instrument outputs your vocals through the built-in speakers. Moreover, on the PSR-S975, you can automatically apply various Vocal Harmony effects to your voice as you sing, or you can use Synth Vocoder to graft the unique characteristics of your voice onto synthesizer and other sounds.
(If necessary, turn on the microphone.) Adjust the [GAIN] knob on the rear panel while singing into the microphone or playing the guitar. Adjust the [GAIN] knob so that the SIGNAL lamp lights in green. Make sure that the lamp does not light in orange or red, since this indicates that the input level is too high. NOTE You can also see the input level on the MIC/GUITAR SETTING display called up by the [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] (PSR-S975) or [MIC SETTING] (PSR-S775) button.
(PSR-S975) 4-1 Press the [B] button, then use the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons to select the effect category and use the [3 ]/[4 ] buttons to select the effect type. 4-2 Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MIC/GUITAR SETTING display. NOTE The microphone/guitar volume may change depending on the selected effect type. (PSR-S775) 4-1 Use the [5 ]/[6 ] buttons to select the effect category then use the [7 ]/[8 ] buttons to select the effect type.
Using Vocal Harmony (PSR-S975) This section covers the Vocal Harmony Effects that can be applied to your voice via the microphone. Connect the microphone to the instrument (page 88). Microphone/Guitar Input – Using a Microphone or Guitar with the Instrument – 1 2 Press the [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button to call up the MIC/GUITAR SETTING display. 4 7 3 4 5 6 Make sure that the [A] (MIC/GUITAR) button is set to ON. Press the [E] (TYPE) button to call up the Vocal Harmony Type Selection display.
7 Make sure that the [4 ] (HARMONY) buttons in the MIC/ GUITAR SETTING display is set to ON. NOTE If necessary, use the [5 ] (VOCAL EFFECT) buttons to turn on the Vocal Harmony effect which can be set on the display called up via the [8 ] (EDIT) buttons. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. 8 Follow the steps below, depending on which type (and mode) you selected. If you selected one of the Chordal Types: To return to the MIC/GUITAR SETTING display, press the [EXIT] button.
Using Synth Vocoder (PSR-S975) 1 2 Carry out steps 1 – 4 in “Using Vocal Harmony” on page 91. From the Vocal Harmony Type Selection display, use the TAB [][] buttons to select the SYNTH VOCODER tab. 2 3 3 4 Press one of the [A] – [J] buttons to select the desired Synth Vocoder type. NOTE To return to the MIC/GUITAR SETTING display, press the [EXIT] button. Make sure that the [4 ] (HARMONY) buttons in the MIC/ GUITAR SETTING display is set to ON.
Advanced Features Refer to the Reference Manual on the website, Chapter 8.
9 Mixing Console – Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance – Mixing Console – Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance – The Mixing Console gives you intuitive control over aspects of the keyboard parts and Style/Song channels, including volume balance and the timbre of the sounds. It lets you adjust the levels and stereo position (pan) of each Voice to set the optimum balance and stereo image, and lets you set how the effects are applied.
3 Use the TAB [E][F] buttons to call up the desired page. For details about each page, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. • VOL/VOICE......Changes the Voice for each part and adjusts panning and volume for each part. • FILTER..............Adjusts the Harmonic Content (resonance) and sound brightness. • TUNE ................Pitch-related settings (tuning, transpose, etc.). • EFFECT............Selects the effect type and adjusts the depth for each part. • EQ .....................
10 Connections – Using Your Instrument with Other Devices – This chapter covers the connectors of this instrument. To see where the connectors are located on the instrument, refer to pages 14 – 15. CAUTION Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power of all the components. Also, before turning any components on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, damage to the components, electrical shock, or even permanent hearing loss may occur.
Connecting Audio Devices (OUTPUT [L/L+R]/[R] jacks, [AUX IN] jack) NOTE Using an External Stereo System for Playback You can connect a stereo system to amplify the instrument’s sound by using the OUTPUT [L/L+R]/[R] jacks. Use audio cables and adaptor plugs having no (zero) resistance. NOTE Use only the [L/L+R] jack for connection with a monaural device.
Connecting an External Monitor ([RGB OUT] terminal) (PSR-S975) By connecting an external monitor to the [RGB OUT] terminal of the instrument, you can have the lyrics, text and display of the instrument’s LCD shown on the monitor. CAUTION Avoid looking at the television or video monitor for prolonged periods of time since doing so could damage your eyesight. Take frequent breaks and focus your eyes on distant objects to avoid eyestrain.
Connecting USB Devices ([USB TO DEVICE] terminal) You can connect a USB flash drive or a USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. This lets you save data you’ve created on the instrument to the USB flash drive (page 28). You can also connect the instrument to a smart device such as iPad via wireless LAN (page 102). Precautions when using the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal This instrument features a built-in [USB TO DEVICE] terminal.
Formatting a USB Flash Drive When a USB flash drive is connected, a message may appear prompting you to format the USB flash drive. If so, carry out the format operation. 1 2 Connect a USB flash drive for formatting into the [USB TO DEVICE]. Call up the operation display. NOTICE The format operation deletes any previously existing data. Make sure that the USB flash drive you are formatting does not contain important data. Proceed with caution, especially when connecting multiple USB flash drives.
Connecting to an iPhone/iPad ([USB TO DEVICE], [USB TO HOST] and MIDI terminals) You can use a smart device, such as an iPhone or iPad, with the instrument for a variety of musical purposes by connecting it to the instrument. By using application tools on your smart device, you can take advantage of convenient functions and get more enjoyment out of this instrument. You can make connections by one of the following methods.
Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals) Use the MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals and standard MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices (keyboard, sequencer, etc.). • MIDI IN ....................Receives MIDI messages from another MIDI device. • MIDI OUT ...............Transmits MIDI messages generated by the instrument to another MIDI device.
11 Other Functions – Making Global Settings and Using Advanced Features – The Function menu provides a variety of convenient settings and tools for the instrument. These include general settings that affect the entire instrument, as well as detailed settings for specific functions. Also included are advanced Creator features, such as for Styles, Songs and Multi Pads. Basic Procedure 1 2 Call up the operation display.
Function List This list briefly explains what you can do in the displays which are called up via the [FUNCTION] button. For more information, refer to the page and chapter references indicated below. A SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING B HARMONY/ARPEGGIO C REGIST SEQUENCE/ FREEZE Owner’s Manual Description Reference Manual SPLIT POINT Determines the Split Point. page 58 - CHORD FINGERING Determines the Chord Fingering type. page 52 Chapter 2 For selecting the Harmony type or the Arpeggio type.
Direct Access Chart Press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, then press one of the buttons (or move the appropriate knob, wheel or pedal) listed below to call up the desired display. Control Display called up with the Direct Access function STYLE CONTROL STYLE SONG [TAP TEMPO] TEMPO [METRONOME] [FADE IN/OUT] TRANSPOSE UPPER OCTAVE MULTI PAD [ACMP] [AUTO FILL IN] [OTS LINK] [BREAK] INTRO [I], [II], [III] MAIN VARIATION [A], [B], [C], [D] ENDING/rit.
Troubleshooting Overall A click or pop is heard when the power is turned on or off. This is normal. Electrical current is being applied to the instrument. The power is automatically turned off. This is normal and due to the Auto Power Off function. If necessary, set the parameter of the Auto Power Off function (page 17). Noise is heard from the instrument’s speakers. Noise may be heard if a mobile phone is used near the instrument or if the phone is ringing.
Some characters of the file/folder name are garbled. The language settings have been changed. Set the appropriate language for the file/folder name (page 18). An existing file is not shown. The file extension (.MID, etc.) may have been changed or deleted. Manually rename the file, adding the appropriate extension, on a computer. Data files with names of more than 50 characters cannot be handled by the instrument. Rename the file, reducing the number of characters to 50 or less.
USB Audio Player/Recorder A message indicating the USB flash drive is unavailable appears, and the recording is aborted. Make sure to use a compatible USB flash drive (page 100). The USB flash drive may not have enough memory. Check the recordable time on the display (page 75). If you are using a USB flash drive to which data has already been recorded, check first that no important data remains on the device, then format it (page 101) and try recording again. Audio files cannot be selected.
Specifications PSR-S975 Product name Size/Weight Control Interface Voices Effects Styles Songs (MIDI) Multi Pads Functions 110 PSR-S775 Digital Keyboard Digital Keyboard 1,002 mm x 437 mm x 148 mm 1,002 mm x 437 mm x 148 mm Dimensions (W x D x H) (39-7/16” x 17-3/16” x 5-13/16”) (39-7/16” x 17-3/16” x 5-13/16”) Weight 11.6 kg (25 lbs., 9 oz.) 11.1 kg (24 lbs., 8 oz.
PSR-S975 Multi Pads Registration Memory Playback Format Functions USB Audio Player/Recorder Recording Format Recording Time (max.
Index A Drum Kit .......................................... 37 I A-B Repeat................................67, 73 Drum Setup ..................................... 60 Intro (Style) ..................................... 50 AC adaptor..............................16, 111 DSP ................................................. 42 iPhone/iPad................................... 102 Accompaniment ..............................48 Arpeggio ...................................44, 47 Audio Link Multi Pad ......
Music notation .................................64 Rewind ...................................... 63, 73 U Music rest........................................14 RGB OUT ........................................ 99 UPPER ............................................ 59 RIGHT part ...................................... 35 Upper Octave ................................. 38 USB (File Selection display) ........... 26 N Name...............................................30 USB Audio Player/Recorder .........
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