Owner's Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones
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. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! IF you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25' cord (or less ) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number ,the larger the current handling capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.
This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.
Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using.
Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.
Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.
This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
•Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
•Use the specified adaptor (PA-3C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
•Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.
•Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
Do not open
•Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Water warning
•Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.
•Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Fire warning
•Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
If you notice any abnormality
•If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
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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:
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•When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord.
•Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.
•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.
•Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
•Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise.
•Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
•Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
•Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over.
•Do not place objects in front of the instrument's air vent, since this may prevent adequate ventilation of the internal components, and possibly result in the instrument overheating.
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Connections
•Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
Maintenance
•When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Handling caution
•Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
•Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
•Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
•Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
Saving data
Saving and backing up your data
•Depending upon the Backup Functions (page 42) settings, internal data is retained for about 1 week after the power is turned off. If the period is exceeded, the data will be lost. Be sure to turn the power switch on for a few minutes at least once a week. The data could be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Save important data to external media such as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer.
Backing up the external media
•To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto two external media.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the power switch ([STANDBY/ON] switch) is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
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Table of Contents
Accessories............................................. |
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Application Index .................................. |
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Features ................................................. |
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Before using the P-90............................ |
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Music Rest ............................................................ |
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Connecting the AC Power Adaptor and external |
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Turning the power on........................................ |
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Adjusting the volume......................................... |
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Control Panel....................................... |
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Listening to the Demonstration |
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Tunes ................................................. |
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Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ..... |
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Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset |
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Songs (Part Cancel Function) ....................... |
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A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs ......................... |
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Selecting & Playing Voices .................. |
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Selecting Voices .................................................. |
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Touch Sensitivity – [TOUCH] .......................... |
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Transposition – [TRANSPOSE]........................ |
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Combining Two Voices (Dual mode)............... |
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Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two |
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Different Voices (Split mode) ....................... |
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Using the Metronome........................................ |
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Recording Your Performance.............. |
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Recording to the First Track.............................. |
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Re-recording to the First Track ......................... |
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Recording to the Second Track ......................... |
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Changing the Initial Settings (Data recorded at |
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Playing Back Recorded Songs ............. |
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Playing Back a Song ........................................... |
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Useful Playback Functions................................. |
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Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION]......... |
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About Each Function......................................... |
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Fine Tuning of the Pitch ....................... |
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Selecting a Scale..................................... |
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F3. Dual Mode Functions ........................... |
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Preset Song Part Cancel Volume.......... |
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F8. MIDI Functions..................................... |
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About MIDI.......................................... |
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Connecting a Personal Computer....... |
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Factory Setting List.............................. |
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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha P-90 Electronic Piano! We recommend that you read this manual carefully
so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the P-90.
We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.
*The illustrations and LED displays shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, MIDI files, WAVE data. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
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Accessories
•Owner’s Manual
•Music Rest
•Sustain Pedal
•PA-3C AC Power Adaptor (Included or optional depending on locale)
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Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your particular application and situation.
Listening
Listening to demo songs with different voices....................................... |
“Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 14 |
Listening to songs from “50 Greats for the Piano” ...................................... |
“Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs” on page 15 |
Listening to my recorded performance ................................................................. |
“Playing Back Recorded Songs” on page 30 |
Playing
Using a included pedal ........................................... |
“Connecting the AC Power Adaptor and external equipment” on page 9 |
Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch ................................................ |
“Transposition – [TRANSPOSE]” on page 22 |
Selecting a touch sensitivity type......................................................................... |
“Touch Sensitivity – [TOUCH]” on page 21 |
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“Fine tuning of the pitch” on page 35 |
Changing voices
Viewing the list of voices.............................................................................................................. |
“Preset Voice List” on page 50 |
Simulating a concert hall ..................................................................................................................... |
“[REVERB]” on page 19 |
Combining two voices............................................................................... |
“Combining Two Voices (Dual mode)” on page 23 |
Playing different sounds with left and right hands
...................................................“Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split mode)” on page 24
Making the sound more brilliant or mellower ........................................................................... |
“[BRILLIANCE]” on page 20 |
Adding spread or swell to the sound .................................................................................................... |
“[EFFECT]” on page 20 |
Enhancing the sound with effects.................................................................................................. |
“[VARIATION]” on page 19 |
Practicing
Muting the rightor left-hand part
...................................................... “Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function)” on page 16
Practicing a specified phrase repeatedly.............................................................. |
“A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs” on page 18 |
Practicing with an accurate and steady tempo ................................................................. |
“Using the Metronome” on page 25 |
Practicing using your recorded song ..................................................................... |
“Recording Your Performance” on page 26 |
Recording
Recording your performance................................................................................. “Recording Your Performance” on page 26
Settings
Adjusting the P-90 settings ............................................................................ “Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION]” on page 32
Connecting the P-90 to other devices
What is MIDI? .................................................................................................................................... |
“About MIDI” on page 44 |
Connecting a computer .................................................................................. |
“Connecting a Personal Computer” on page 45 |
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Features
The Yamaha P-90 Electronic Piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as Yamaha’s original “AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling” tone-generation technology for rich, musical voices, and a special “Graded Hammer” keyboard that provides graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range.
The GrandPiano1 and 2 voices feature samples recorded from a full concert grand piano. The GrandPiano1 voice features three velocity-switched samples (Dynamic Sampling), special “Sustain Sampling” that samples the unique resonance of an acoustic grand piano’s soundboard and strings when the sustain pedal is pressed, and “Keyoff Samples” that add the subtle sound produced when the keys are released. The P-90 comes much closer to the sound of a true acoustic piano.
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[BRILLIANCE] control
Adjust the brightness of the tone using this slider (page 20).
[MASTER VOLUME] control
Adjust the volume level using this slider (page 11).
[SPLIT] button
You can play different voices on the leftand right-hand sections of the keyboard (page 24).
Connect the included pedal to this jack. While this pedal is pressed, notes you play will be sustained even if you take your finger off the key.
Connect a MIDI device here to use various MIDI functions (pages 40–42). (About MIDI page 44)
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This jack and selector switch allow direct connection to a personal computer for sequencing and other music applications (pages 45–48).
A set of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice (page 10).
These jacks output the sound of the P-90 to your keyboard amp, stereo, mixing console, or tape recorder.
8 P-90 Features
Before using the P-90
Music Rest
Attach the music rest to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panal.
Connecting the AC Power Adaptor and external equipment
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1 [DC IN 12 V] connector
Connect the included PA-3C AC Power Adaptor here.
1.Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch is off (in the “STANDBY” position).
2.Insert the plug of the PA-3C cable into the [DC IN 12V] connector.
3.Plug the PA-3C into an AC outlet of the correct voltage.
When disconnecting the PA-3C, you must reverse this procedure.
WARNING
Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3C AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the P-90.
WARNING
Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the P-90, or during electrical storms.
DC IN 12V
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2 [STANDBY/ON] switch
This is the power switch. Refer to “Turning the power on” (page 11).
3 OUTPUT [L][R] jacks (RCA phono jacks), [L/L+R] [R] jacks (phone jacks)
You can use audio cables to connect an external audio device to these jacks. The audio output of the P-90 is sent from the OUTPUT jacks, allowing you to play it from an external audio device.
For monaural output, use [L/L+R] (phone jack).
CAUTION
Before connecting the P-90 to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all-volume levels to minimum.
CAUTION
When turning the power on, first turn the P-90’s power on and then turn the power on of the external amplifier/speaker system.
When turning the power off, simply reverse the order.
Since the P-90 does not contain speakers, you will need to connect external audio equipment or use headphones in order to hear its sounds.
4 [PHONES] jacks (1/4-inch stereo phone jacks)
You can connect headphones to these jacks.
Since there are two [PHONES] jacks, you can connect two pairs of headphones so that two people can listen. (If connecting only one pair of headphones, you may use either jack.)
CAUTION
Do not use the P-90 at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged.
5 [SUSTAIN] jack
You can connect the included pedal to this jack. While this pedal is pressed, notes you play will be sustained even if you take your finger off the key. Since half-pedaling is supported, pressing the pedal more deeply will produce longer sustain. On the [GRAND PIANO 1] voices (including its variation), pressing this pedal will also add sympathetic resonances of the sound board and strings (sustain sampling).
Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the pedal.
If the foot pedal seems to produce effects opposite to your intensions, make sure that the foot pedal plug is properly connected to the [SUSTAIN] jack before turning on the power to the P-90. Do not press the pedal while turning on the power to the P-90.
You can adjust the depth of the sound board and string resonance effect (page 39).
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10 P-90 Before using the P-90
6 MIDI [IN] [OUT] connectors
You can use MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices.
If using these MIDI connectors, set the [HOST SELECT] switch to “MIDI.” Refer to page 44 “About MIDI.”
7 [TO HOST] connector and [HOST SELECT] switch
You can connect your personal computer to the [TO HOST] connector. If you are using the MIDI connectors, set the [HOST SELECT] switch to
“MIDI.” If you have connected your personal computer to the [TO HOST] connector, set this switch to the setting (other than “MIDI”) appropriate for your model of computer.
For details on connecting a personal computer, refer to page 45 “Connecting a Personal Computer.”
Turning the power on
For details on connecting the AC power adaptor and external equipment, refer to page 9–11.
CAUTION
You must turn the volume of connected devices to the minimum setting (zero) before turning the power on or off. When turning the power on, first turn on the P-90 and then any external audio devices. When turning the power off, first turn off any external audio devices and then the P-90. Failing to observe the correct order may cause malfunctions or electrical shock.
Make sure that the AC Power adaptor is connected correctly, and press the [STANDBY/ON] switch located on the left side panel.
• The display will become active.
To turn off the power, press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again.
CAUTION
Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level.
CAUTION
When you are not using the P-90 for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
Adjusting the volume
If an external audio device is connected, use the P-90’s [MASTER VOLUME] control and the volume control of your external audio device to adjust the volume while you play the keyboard to produce sound.
If you are using headphones, gradually raise the P-90’s [MASTER VOLUME] control while playing the keyboard.
If the sound is distorted at high volume, lower the [MASTER VOLUME] control and/ or external audio device volume control until the sound is no longer distorted.
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The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the P-90’s output volume (level). The [MASTER VOLUME] control also adjusts headphone volume when a pair of headphones is plugged into the [PHONES] jack (page 10).
These buttons adjust the tempo of the metronome function as well as the playback tempo of the songfunction. The tempo range is from 32 to 280 beats per minute — page 25. These same buttons are also used to select functions — page 33.
2 [BRILLIANCE] Control
The [BRILLIANCE] Control adjusts the tonality or “timbre” of the output sound from a mellow tone to a bright tone.
3 [DEMO] Button
Activates the demo playback mode in which you can select playback of different demonstration sequences for each of the P-90’s voices. See page 14 for details.
4 METRONOME [START/STOP] Button
Turns the metronome sound on and off. The [TEMPO/FUNCTION#▲,▼]buttons, are used to set the tempo of the metronome sound. The [–/ NO▼] and [+/YES▲] buttons are used to change the time signature (beat) of the metronome, if used while the METRONOME [START/STOP] button is held — page 25.
6 [FUNCTION] Button
This button accesses a range of utility functions— including the MIDI functions — that significantly enhance versatility and playability. See page 33 fordetails.
7 [–/NO▼], [+/YES▲] Buttons
These buttons select a preset song number for playback, and are also used to adjust a range of other parameters (i.e. their “–/NO” and “+/YES” functions).
8 SONG [PRESET] Button
This button enters the preset song mode. While in this mode you can use the [–/NO▼], [+/YES▲] buttons to select from 50 songs.
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The P-90 has a 2-track recorder, and these but-tons are used to select the track(s) to be recorded or played back. See page 27 for details.
The [TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the P- 90’s TRANSPOSE function (to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals).
0 SONG [START/STOP] and [REC] Buttons
These buttons control the P-90’s user song recorder, letting you record and play back just about anything you play on the keyboard.
A [REVERB] Button
The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital reverb effects that you can use for extra depth and expressive power. See page 20 for details.
B [EFFECT] Button
This button selects a number of effects which can give your sound greater depth and animation.
C [TOUCH] Button
The [TOUCH] button makes it easy to adjust the touch response of the P-90 to match your playingstyle. See page 21 for details.
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Simply press any of the voice selectors to select the corresponding voice. The voice selector LED will light to indicate which voice is currently selected. Press the [VARIATION] button so that its indicator lights to select a variation of the currently selected voice.
There is also a dual mode in which two voices can be played simultaneously across the full range of the keyboard (see page 23 for details), and a split mode which allows different voices to be played by the left and right hands (see page 24 for details).
F [SPLIT] Button
Engages the split mode, in which different voices can be played on the leftand right-hand sections of the keyboard. See page 24 for details.
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Listening to the Demonstration Tunes
Demonstration tunes are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the P-90’s voices.
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1. Turn the power on.
(In case the power is not turned ON) Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch. When the power is turned ON, one of the voice button LEDs will light.
Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about half way between the “MIN” and “MAX” settings. Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the most comfortable listening level.
2. Engage Demo mode.
Press the [DEMO] button to engage Demo mode. The voice button indicators will flash in sequence.
3. Play a Voice demo.
Press one of the voice buttons to start playback of all songs starting from the corresponding voice demo tune — featuring the voice normally selected by that voice button. (If you press the SONG [START/STOP] button instead of a voice button, the [GRAND PIANO 1] demo tune will begin playback.)
Adjust the volume/brilliance
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume and the [BRILLIANCE] control to adjust the brilliance (page 20).
4. Stop the Voice demo.
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button or the voice button of the currentlyplaying demo to stop playback.
5. Exit from Demo mode.
Press the [DEMO] button to exit from Demo mode and return to normal play mode.
The voice button indicators will stop flashing in sequence.
MIDI reception is not possible in Demo Song mode.
Demo song data is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors.
Demo mode cannot be engaged while a user song recorder (page 26) or user song playback (page 30) is in use.
Mode:
A mode is a status under which you can execute a certain function. In Demo mode, you can play back demonstration tunes.
You cannot adjust the tempo of demo songs.
You cannot use the part cancel function (page 39) or the song A–B repeat function (page 18) in Demo mode.
You can demo the piano voices with various effects by pressing the [VARIATION] button, then pressing the desired voice button. Refer to the “Piano Voice Demo Description” on page 52 for the complete list of demo sounds for the piano voices with various effects.
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The P-90 provides performance data of 50 piano songs. You can simply listen to these songs (page 15) or use them for practice (page 16). Voice demo songs consist entirely of Yamaha original songs (© 2001-2002 Yamaha Corporation). See page 52 for a complete listing of the preset songs.
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1. Engage Preset Song mode.
Press the [PRESET] button to engage Preset Song mode. The [PRESET], [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators will light.
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Adjust the Volume
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume.
Adjust the tempo
You can use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ▼
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3. Stop playback.
This produces a relative tempo variation, with a range from “–50” through “---” to “50” at maximum; the range will differ depending on the selected song.
Playback will stop automatically when the selected preset song has finished. To stop the song during playback (or continuous playback), press the SONG [START/STOP] button.
• To play back another song continuously, see procedure 2 above.
Preset Song mode cannot be engaged while the unit is in Demo Song mode (page 14), while a song is playing back
(page 30), or when the user song recorder (page 26) is in use.
Song:
On the P-90, performance data is called a “Song.” This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes.
You can play the keyboard along with the preset song. You can change the voice playing on the keyboard.
You can adjust the Brilliance control (page 20) and Reverb type (page 20) that is applied to the voice you play on the keyboard and for the preset song playback. You can change the
Effect type (page 20) and Touch sensitivity (page 21) for the keyboard voice.
The default tempo “---” is automatically selected whenever a new preset song is selected, or when playback of a new preset song begins during “ALL” or “rnd” playback.
When you select a different song (or a different song is selected during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will be selected accordingly.
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4. Exit from Preset Song mode.
Press the [PRESET] button to exit Preset Song mode. The indicator turns off, and the unit returns to normal play mode.
How to use the practice functions
You can turn the leftand right-hand parts on or off as required so you can practice the corresponding part (part cancel function) and continuously repeat a specified phrase within a song (song A-B repeat function). For more information, see pages 16–18.
MIDI reception is not possible in Piano Song mode.
Piano song data is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors.
Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function)
The 50 preset songs have separate leftand right-hand parts on individual tracks. You can turn the leftand right-hand parts on or off as required so you can practice the corresponding part (the part that is turned off) on the keyboard. The right-hand part is played by [TRACK1] and the left-hand part is played by [TRACK2].
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1. Turn off the playback part you wish to practice.
After you select a song to practice, press the [TRACK1] or [TRACK2] button to turn off the corresponding part.
When you first select a song, both [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators light up, indicating that you can play back both parts. When you press one of the buttons to turn off playback, the corresponding button indicator turns off and the corresponding part playback is muted.
• Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles playback between on and off.
2.Start playback and playing.
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to start playback. Play the part you just turned off.
The Preset Song Part Cancel function cannot be used during “ALL” or “rnd” (page 15) playback.
The parts can be turned on or off even during playback.
The “Preset Song Part Cancel Volume” function described on page 39 can be used to set the canceled part so that it plays at a volume from “0” (no sound) to “20”. The normal setting is “5”.
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Starting playback automatically as you start playing the keyboard (Synchro Start)
When the Synchro Start function is engaged, play-
back of the selected preset song will begin automatically as soon as you start playing on the keyboard. To engage the Synchro Start function press the SONG [START/STOP] button while holding the
part button for the ON part. A dot will appear in the lower right corner of the display.
(Repeat the previous operation to disengage the Synchro Start function.) Playback will then start as soon as you begin playing on the keyboard.
3. Stop playback.
When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the P-90 locates the top of the song. If you wish to stop playback in the middle of a song, press the
SONG[START/STOP] button.
If you hold a track button that is OFF while pressing the SONG [START/STOP] button, that track will be turned ON and the unit will engage Synchro Start mode.
Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever a new song is selected.
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A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs
The A-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a specified phrase within a preset song. Combined with the Part Cancel function described below, this provides an excellent way to practice difficult phrases.
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Procedure
1. Specify the beginning (A) and the end (B) of the phrase, and start practicing.
Select and play a preset song, then press the [FUNCTION] button at the beginning of the phrase you want to repeat.
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To specify the end (B) of the phrase, press the [FUNC-
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This sets the “B” point (
will appear on the display).
At this point, repeat playback will begin between the specified A and B points.
2. Stop playback.
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to stop playback while retaining the specified A and B points. A-B repeat playback will resume if you press the SONG [START/STOP] button again.
To cancel the A and B points, press the [FUNCTION] button once.
The A-B Repeat function cannot be used during “ALL” or “rnd” (page 15) playback.
•To set the “A” point at the very beginning of the song, press the [FUNCTION] button before starting playback.
•To set the B point at the song’s end, press the [FUNCTION] button after song playback is complete and before
disappears from the display.
An automatic lead-in (to help guide you into the phrase) starts at the A point of the song. However, when the A point is set at the beginning of the song, the automatic lead-in is not played.
The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new song is selected.
18 P-90 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
Selecting & Playing Voices
Selecting Voices
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Procedure
Select the desired voice by pressing one of the [VOICE] buttons.
Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for the most comfortable listening level.
To learn characteristics of the voices, listen to demo songs for each voice (page 14). Refer to “Preset Voice List” on page 50 for more information on the characteristics of each preset voice.
Voice:
On the P-90, a voice means a “tone” or “tonal color.”
You can control the loudness of a voice by adjusting the force with which you strike the keys, although different playing styles (touch sensitivities) have little or no effect with certain musical instruments.
Refer to “Preset Voice List” on page 50.
Adding Variations to the Sound – [VARIATION]/ [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[EFFECT]
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[VARIATION]
Lets you alter another aspect of the effect, depending on the selected type.
Refer to “Preset Voice List” on page 50 for more information on the characteristics of each variation.
Procedure
Pressing the [VARIATION] or selected voice button toggles the variation on and off. The indicator lights (ON) each time the [VARIATION] button is pressed.
Normal setting = OFF
Normal setting:
The “Normal setting” refers to the default setting (factory setting) obtained when you first turn on the power to the P-90.
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[BRILLIANCE]
This control can be used to change the tonality or “timbre” of the sound output. The control range is from MELLOW to BRIGHT.
[REVERB]
This control enables you to select various digital reverb effects that would add extra depth and expression to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience.
OFF: When no reverb effect is selected, no REVERB indicator is lit.
ROOM: This setting adds a continuous reverb effect to the sound, similar to the acoustic reverberation you would hear in a room.
HALL 1: For a “bigger” reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of a small-size concert hall.
HALL 2: For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of a large concert hall.
STAGE: Simulates the reverb of a stage environment.
Procedure
Pressing the [REVERB] button repeatedly toggles the reverb on and off.
The indicators light in sequence each time the [REVERB] button is pressed. No effect is produced when all indicators are off.
Even if the REVERB effect is OFF, a “Soundboard Reverb” effect will be applied when the [GRAND PIANO 1] voices are selected.
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The [EFFECT] button allows you to select an effect to give your sound greater depth and animation.
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When the BRILLIANCE is set to BRIGHT, the overall sound will be slightly louder. If the MASTER VOLUME is set at a high level the sound may become distorted. If so, lower the MASTER VOLUME level.
The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for each voice.
Releasing the [REVERB] button changes the reverb type. If you are changing the reverb
depth by holding the [REVERB] button, pressing the [REVERB] button will not change the reverb type.
depth 0: no effect
depth 20: maximum reverb depth
Default depth settings are different for each voice.
The default effect type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for each voice.
20 P-90 Selecting & Playing Voices
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