Yamaha DSR-2000, DSR-1000 User Manual
Specifications and Main Features
- Voices: 100 voices in total (60 presets and 40 user voices).
- Upper and Lower Voice Selection: Total of two voices can be used in unison.
- Voice Creation: Users have a comprehensive edit option where they are able to create their own voices by adjusting parameters like timbre, brilliance, attack, decay, sustain and release.
- Stored Custom: A feature which allows one to build one rhythmic pattern and store it in a defined sequence together with a set of imported time signatures.
- DSR-2000 has a five-track sequencer recorder and DSR-1000 holds a chord and a rhythm.
- MIDI: MIDI connectors allow the use of other MIDI instruments or music computers to be connected together.
- Power: Battery or AC Adaptor (DSR-1000 uses PA-4, DSR-2000 uses PA-5).
- Transpose and pitch bend controls: Ability to control the pitch of a track.
- Modulation wheel: Controls the depth of the vibrato effect.
- Specialized memory: Can save and name the required user voices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which button should I press to turn on my DSR-1000/2000?
A: The DSR-1000/2000 can be turned on with batteries (six 1.5V) or with an AC power adapter (PA-4 for the DSR-1000 and PA-5 for the DSR-2000).
Q: Is it possible to operate this device without an AC adapter?
A: Yes, although note that the device is primarily intended to be run on an AC connection. If you decide to use batteries, remember that the DSR-2000 is power hungry and will have limited battery time.
Q: How many voices can be played simultaneously?
A: There can be two simultaneous voices, one for each of the keyboards, the upper and the lower.
Q: What can I expect to happen when the FILL IN selector Box is pressed?
A: FILL IN selector Button when pressed, Superimposes a short drum passage over the current rhythm being played to replace it as an accent on the rhythm.
Q: How are the custom rhythms saved?
A: You can store up to 16 of your own user-defined accompaniment patterns which are stored in memory for approximately a week after the power has been switched off. Recording is also allowed on a cassette tape (DSR-2000 only) or a RAM pack.
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