Portatone Owner's Manual

Reference
Using, Creating and Editing Voices
Playing Different Voices Simultaneously
PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual
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Playing Different Voices Simulta-
neously
The PSR-3000/1500 keyboard features various functions and performance conve-
niences that are simply unavailable on an acoustic instrument. It allows you to play
several different Voices together in a layer, or play one Voice with your left hand
while you play a different Voice (or even two layered Voices!) with your right.
Keyboard Parts (Right 1, Right 2, Left)
Voices can be assigned independently to each keyboard part: Right 1, Right 2, and
Left. You can combine these parts by using the PART ON/OFF buttons to create a
rich, ensemble sound.
Keyboard Part Combinations
■ Playing a single Voice (Right 1 part)
You can play a single Voice over the entire keyboard range. This is used for nor-
mal performance—for example, with the piano Voice.
■ Playing two Voices simultaneously (Right 1 and 2 parts)
You can simulate a melody duet or combine two similar Voices to create a thicker
sound.
Refer to page 78 for Voice selection operations for the Right 2 part.
■ Playing different Voices with the left and right Hands (Right 1 and Left
parts)
You can play different Voices with the left and right hands. For example, try play-
ing the bass Voice with your left hand and the piano Voice with your right.
Refer to page 80 for Voice selection operations for the Left part.
■ Playing three different Voices with the left and right Hands (Right 1, 2
and Left parts)
Adjusting the volume balance
among parts
Adjust the volume balance
among the parts in the BALANCE
display (page 40).
Specifying the split point (the
border between the right-
and left-hand range)
See page 105.
Right 1 part
Right 2 part
Right 1 part
Left part
Right 1 part