Yamaha PF-1000 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Before using the PF-1000, be sure to read “Precautions„ on pages 3-4.
IMPORTANT
Check your power supply
Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate
on the bottom panel. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of
the main keyboard unit. Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area. The
voltage selector is set at 240V when the unit is initially shipped. To change the setting use a
"minus" screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that the correct voltage appears next to the
pointer on the panel.
Introduction
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS:
products may have either labels similar to the graphics
shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these
graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these
graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions
indicated on this page and those indicated in the safety
instruction section.
Yamaha electronic
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
See bottom of Keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings.
The exclamation point within the
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical
shock.
Battery Notice:
rechargable 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.
Warning:
incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away
from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the
servicer is required by law to return the defective parts.
However, you do have the option of having the servicer
dispose of these parts for you.
Disposal Notice:
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.
NOTICE:
edge 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.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
cates the location of the name plate. 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.
This product MAY contain a small non-
Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or
Should this product become damaged
Service charges incurred due to lack of knowl-
The graphic below indi-
IIMPORTANT NOTICE:
ucts are tested and approved by an independent safety
testing laboratory in order that you may be sure that when
it is properly installed and used in its normal and customary manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated.
DO NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so
unless specifically authorized by Yamaha. Product performance and/or safety standards may be diminished.
Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be denied
if the unit is/has been modified. Implied warranties may
also be affected.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
duce products that are both user safe and environmentally
friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the
production methods used to produce them, meet these
goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the
law, we want you to be aware of the following:
All Yamaha electronic prod-
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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/Power cord
•
Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The
required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
•
Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust
which may have accumulated on it.
•
Use only the supplied power cord/plug.
•
Do not place the power 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 power 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 electric
plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
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/Power cord
•
When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet,
always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord
can damage it.
•
Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is
not to be used for extended periods of time, 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.
Assembling the keyboard stand
•
Read carefully this manual or the attached documentation
explaining the assembly process.
Failure to assemble the stand in the proper sequence might
result in damage to the instrument or even injury.
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Location
•
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 cables.
•
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 or slightly damp
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.
Using the bench (If included)
•
Do not place the bench in an unstable position where it might
accidentally fall over.
•
Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a
tool or step-ladder or for any other purpose might result in accident or injury.
•
Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to
prevent the possibility of accident or injury.
•
If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term
use, tighten them periodically using the included tool.
Saving data
Saving and backing up your data
•
Current memory data (see page 39) is lost when you turn off the
power to the instrument. Save the data to a floppy disk/the User
Drive (see page 39).
Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Save important data to a floppy disk.
When you change settings in a display page and then exit
from that page, System Setup data (listed in the Parameter
Chart of the separate Data List booklet) is automatically
stored. However, this edited data is lost if you turn off the
power without properly exiting from the relevant display.
Backing up the floppy disk
•
To protect against data loss through media damage, we recom-
mend that you save your important data onto two floppy disks.
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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.
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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha PF-1000 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 PF-1000. We also
recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future
reference.
About this Owner’s Manual and Data List
This manual consists of four main sections: Introduction, Quick Guide, Basic Operation, and Reference.
Also, a separate Data List is provided.
Introduction (page 2): Please read this section first.
Quick Guide (page 20): This section explains how to use the basic functions.
Basic Operation (page 38): This section explains how to use the basic operations including display-based controls.
Reference (page 52): This section explains how to make detailed settings for the PF-1000’s various functions.
Data List : Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc.
* The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear
somewhat different from those on your instrument.
* The example Operation Guide displays shown in this Manual are in English.
* The bitmap fonts used in this instrument have been provided by and are the property of Ricoh co., Ltd.
* Copying of the commercially available software is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
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, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE
data and sound recordings. 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
Eject button
“50 greats for the Piano” Disk (and Music Book)
Recording disk
Owner’s Manual
Data List
Pedal Unit
Bench (included or optional depending on locale)
Dust Cover
Music Rest
Keyboard Stand
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Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disk
Precautions
Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive with care. Follow the important precautions below.
Compatible Disk Type
• 3.5" 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can be used.
Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks
To insert a floppy disk into the disk drive:
• Hold the disk so that the label of the disk is facing
upward and the sliding shutter is facing forward,
towards the disk slot. Carefully insert the disk into the
slot, slowly pushing it all the way in until it clicks into
place and the eject button pops out.
Drive lamp
When the power is turned on, the drive lamp (at the bottom
left of the drive) lights to indicate the drive can be used.
To eject a floppy disk:
Before ejecting the disk, be sure to confirm that data
is not being written to the floppy disk.
If data is currently being written to the floppy disk in
the following operations, the messages “Now
executing,” “Now copying,” and “Now formatting”
appears in the display.
• Moving, copying, pasting, saving, or deleting data
(page 42 - 44).
• Naming files and folders (page 41); creating a new
folder (page 44).
• Copying a disk to an another disk (page 139);
formatting the disk (page 139).
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• Never attempt to remove the disk or turn the power off
when the data is being written to the floppy disk.
Doing so can damage the disk and possibly the disk
drive. Press the eject button slowly as far as it will go;
the disk will automatically pop out. When the disk is
fully ejected, carefully remove it by hand.
• If the eject button is pressed too quickly, or if it is not
pressed in as far as it will go, the disk may not eject
properly. The eject button may become stuck in a halfpressed position with the disk extending from the
drive slot by only a few millimeters. If this happens, do
not attempt to pull out the partially ejected disk, since
using force in this situation can damage the disk drive
mechanism or the floppy disk. To remove a partially
ejected disk, try pressing the eject button once again,
or push the disk back into the slot and then repeat the
eject procedure.
• Be sure to remove the floppy disk from the disk drive
before turning off the power. A floppy disk left in the
drive for extended periods can easily pick up dust and
dirt that can cause data read and write errors.
Cleaning the Disk Drive Read/Write Head
• Clean the read/write head regularly. This instrument
employs a precision magnetic read/write head which,
after an extended period of use, will pick up a layer of
magnetic particles from the disks used that will
eventually cause read and write errors.
• To maintain the disk drive in optimum working order
Yamaha recommends that you use a commerciallyavailable dry-type head cleaning disk to clean the
head about once a month. Ask your Yamaha dealer
about the availability of proper head-cleaning disks.
• Never insert anything but floppy disks into the disk
drive. Other objects may cause damage to the disk
drive or floppy disks.
• Never use a floppy disk with a deformed shutter or
housing.
• Do not attach anything other than the provided labels
to a floppy disk. Also make sure that labels are
attached in the proper location.
To protect your data (Write-protect Tab):
• To prevent accidental erasure of important data, slide
the disk’s write-protect tab to the “protect” position
(tab open).
write-protect tab open
(protect position)
Data backup
• For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that
you keep two copies of important data on separate
floppy disks. This gives you a backup if one disk is lost
or damaged. To make a backup disk use the Disk to
Disk function on page 139.
About the Floppy Disks
To handle floppy disks with care:
• Do not place heavy objects on a disk or bend or apply
pressure to the disk in any way. Always keep floppy
disks in their protective cases when they are not in
use.
• Do not expose the disk to direct sunlight, extremely
high or low temperatures, or excessive humidity, dust
or liquids.
• Do not open the sliding shutter and touch the exposed
surface of the floppy disk inside.
• Do not expose the disk to magnetic fields, such as
those produced by televisions, speakers, motors, etc.,
since magnetic fields can partially or completely erase
data on the disk, rendering it unreadable.
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About the Display Messages
A message (information or confirmation dialog) sometimes appears on the screen to
facilitate operation.
When such messages appear, simply follow the instructions as shown by pressing the
corresponding button.
F
G
H
I
J
For this example, press the
[G] (YES) button to
execute formatting.
You can select the desired
language from the Help display (page 49).
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Table of Contents
Introduction
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION ................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS.......................................................... 3
About this Owner’s Manual and Data List .............. 5
Accessories ............................................................... 6
Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)
and Floppy Disk..................................................... 6
About the Display Messages.................................... 8
Application Index................................................... 12
What can you do with the PF-1000?...................... 14
Setting Up the PF-1000.......................................... 16
About the pedal unit............................................................... 16
About the music rest............................................................... 16
Turning the Power On and Off................................................ 16
Using headphones ..................................................................17
Panel Controls and Terminals................................ 18
Quick Guide
Playing the Demos ................................................. 20
Song Playback ........................................................ 21
Playback of Songs ....................................................21
Playing Voices ........................................................ 25
Playing a Voice ........................................................25
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously ..........................26
Playing Different Voices with the Left
and Right Hands...................................................27
Playing Styles ......................................................... 28
Playing a style..........................................................28
Style Sections...........................................................30
One Touch Setting...................................................32
Music Finder........................................................... 33
Using the Music Finder ............................................33
Searching the Music Finder Records.........................34
Saving and Recalling Music Finder Data...................35
Playing and Practicing with the Songs.................. 36
Playing Along with the PF-1000 ...............................36
Recording ................................................................37
Basic Operations
— Organizing Your Data ....... 38
Selecting Files and Folders..................................... 40
File/Folder-related Operations .............................. 41
Naming Files/Folders ...............................................41
Moving Files/Folders ................................................42
Copying Files/Folders...............................................43
Deleting Files/Folders...............................................43
Saving Files ..............................................................44
Organizing Files by Creating a New Folder ..............44
Displaying Upper Level pages ..................................44
Entering Characters and Changing Icons .................44
Using the [DATA ENTRY] Dial................................ 46
Direct Access — Instant Selection of Displays....... 47
Help Messages........................................................ 49
Using the Metronome............................................ 50
Adjusting the Tempo ............................................. 50
Tap Tempo ............................................................. 51
Reference
Playing the Demos.................52
Voices.....................................54
Selecting a Voice .................................................... 54
One-touch Piano Play.............................................. 55
Layer/Left — Playing Several Sounds
Simultaneously .................................................... 56
Layer — Layering Two Different Voices ................... 56
Left — Setting Separate Voices for the Left
and Right Sections of the Keyboard ..................... 57
Applying Voice Effects ........................................... 57
Using the Pedals..................................................... 58
Styles......................................59
Playing a style ........................................................ 59
Playing a Style’s Rhythm Channels only .................. 61
Adjusting the Volume Balance/Channel Muting ...... 61
Chord Fingerings.................................................... 62
Arranging the Style Pattern
MAIN A/B/C/D, INTRO, ENDING, BREAK) ...................64
Stopping the Style Playback While Releasing Keys
(SYNC. STOP) ...................................................... 65
Selecting Intro and Ending Types
(INTRO/ENDING) ................................................ 66
Playing Fill-in patterns automatically when changing
accompaniment sections — Auto Fill In................ 66
Appropriate Panel Setting for the Selected
Style
(ONE TOUCH SETTING)......................................67
Automatically Changing One Touch Settings
with the Sections — OTS Link .............................. 68
Registering the Panel Controls in One Touch
Setting (ONE TOUCH SETTING)........................... 68
Calling Up Ideal Setups for Your Music
— Music Finder.................................................... 69
Searching the Ideal Setups — Music Finder Search
Editing Records — Music Finder Record Edit ........... 71
(SECTIONS:
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Song Playback ....................... 73
Creating Accompaniment
Compatible Song Types......................................... 73
Song Playback ........................................................ 74
Playing the Internal Songs........................................74
Playing Back Songs on Disk......................................76
Other Playback-related Operations...........................76
Muting Specific Parts
— Track1/Track2/Extra Tracks............................ 77
Repeat Playback of a Specific Range ..................... 77
Displaying Music Notation — Score ...................... 78
Displaying the Lyrics .............................................. 81
Saving and Recalling Custom
Panel Setups
— Registration Memory ....... 82
Registering Panel Setups
— Registration Memory...................................... 82
Saving Your Registration Memory Setups.................83
Recalling a Registration Memory Setup ................ 84
Editing Voices
— Sound Creator ................... 85
Operation ............................................................... 85
SOUND CREATOR Parameters ............................... 86
Styles — Style Creator .........106
About Creating Accompaniment Styles............... 106
Style File Format................................................... 107
Operation ............................................................. 107
Realtime Recording — Basic ................................ 108
Step Recording..................................................... 109
Assembling an Accompaniment Style —Assembly
Edit the Created Accompaniment Style .............. 111
Change the Rhythmic Feel
— Groove and Dynamics ................................... 111
Editing the Channel Data...................................... 113
Making Style File Format Settings —Parameter ..... 114
.. 110
Adjust the Volume Balance
and Changing Voices
— Mixing Console ................116
Operation ............................................................. 116
Setting the Level Balance and Voice
— Volume/Voice ............................................... 117
Changing the Tone of the Voice — Filter............ 118
Changing Pitch-related Settings — Tune ............ 118
Adjusting the Effects ............................................ 119
Effect Structure ..................................................... 121
Making Global and Other
Recording Your Performances
and Creating Songs
— Song Creator ..................... 90
About Song Recording........................................... 90
Quick Recording..................................................... 91
Multi Recording ..................................................... 92
Recording Individual Notes — Step Record .......... 94
Operation ................................................................94
Recording Melodies — Step Record (Note) ..............96
Recording Chord Changes for the Auto Accompani-
ment — Step Record (Chord) ...............................97
Select the Recording Options: Starting, Stopping,
Punching In/Out — Rec Mode............................ 99
Editing a Recorded Song ..................................... 100
Editing Channel-related Parameters — Channel.....100
Editing Note Events — 1 - 16.................................103
Editing Chord Events — CHD.................................104
Editing System Events
— SYS/EX. (System Exclusive) .............................104
Inputting and Editing Lyrics ...................................105
Customizing the Event List — Filter........................105
Important Settings
— Function...........................122
Operation ............................................................. 122
Fine Tuning the Pitch/Selecting a Scale
— Master Tune/Scale Tune............................... 124
Tuning the Overall Pitch — Master Tune............... 124
Selecting a Scale — Scale Tune ............................. 124
Setting Song-related Parameters
— Song Settings................................................ 126
Setting Auto Accompaniment-related
Parameters — Style Setting, Split Point,
and Chord Fingering......................................... 127
Setting Auto Accompaniment-related Parameters
— Style Setting and Split Point .......................... 127
Setting the Fingering Method — Chord Fingering
Making Settings for the Pedals and Keyboard
— Controller...................................................... 128
Making Settings for the Pedals .............................. 128
Changing the Touch Sensitivity and Transpose
— Keyboard/Panel............................................. 130
Setting the Registration Sequence, Freeze,
and Voice Set..................................................... 131
Specifying the Order for Calling Up Registration
Memory Presets — Registration Sequence.......... 131
Maintaining Panel Settings — Freeze .................... 131
Changing the Automatically Selected Voice
Settings — Voice Set.......................................... 132
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Setting Harmony and Echo.................................. 132
Showing the PF-1000 Display on a TV
— Video Out...................................................... 133
Setting the MIDI Parameters............................... 134
Making Overall System Settings
(Local Control, Clock, etc.) — System.................134
Transmitting MIDI Data — Transmit ......................135
Receiving MIDI Data — Receive .............................136
Setting Root Note Channels — Root ......................136
Setting Chord Channels — Chord Detect ..............136
Other Settings — Utility ...................................... 137
Making Settings for Fade In/Out, Metronome,
Parameter Lock, and Tap — CONFIG 1...............137
Making Settings for the Display, Speaker System,
and Voice Number Indication — CONFIG 2........138
Copying and Formatting Disks — Disk...................139
Entering Your Name and Language Preference
— Owner............................................................140
Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings
of the PF-1000 — System Reset ..........................140
Using Your PF-1000 with Other
Introduction
Quick Guide
Basic Operations - Organizing Your Data
Playing the Demos
Voices
Devices................................. 141
Using the Headphones (PHONES jacks)..................141
Connecting the Microphone or Guitar
(MIC/LINE IN jack)..............................................141
Connecting Audio & Video Devices .......................142
Using the Pedal (footswitch) or Foot Controller
(AUX PEDAL jack) ...............................................143
Connecting external MIDI devices
(MIDI terminals) .................................................143
Connecting to a Computer
(MIDI terminals/TO HOST terminal)....................143
What’s MIDI?.........................................................145
What You Can Do With MIDI.................................147
Data Compatibility............................................... 148
Disk format ............................................................148
Sequence Format...................................................148
Voice Allocation Format .........................................149
Assembling the Keyboard
Stand ................................... 150
Styles
Song Playback
Saving and Recalling Custom
Panel Setups - Registration Memory
Editing Voices - Sound Creator
Recording Your Performances
and Creating Songs - Song Creator
Creating Accompaniment Styles
- Style Creator
Adjust the Volume Balance
and Changing Voices - Mixing Console
Troubleshooting.................. 152
Specifications ...................... 154
Index ................................... 156
Making Global and Other Important
Settings - Function
Using Your PF-1000 with Other Devices
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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 the internal songs................................................................................................................ page 74
Listening to disk songs .......................................................................“Playing Back Songs on Disk” on page 76
Listening to demo songs......................................................................................................................... page 52
Listening to the demo of the selected voices ..........................................................................................page 54
Listening to songs with the special voices of the PF-1000..................................................................... page 117
Playing
Calling up the piano setting ...................................................................................................................page 55
Using the three performance control pedals........................................................................................... page 58
Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch..................................................“Transpose Assign” on page 130
Combining two voices ...................................................... “Layer — Layering Two Different Voices” on page 56
Playing separate voices with the right and left hands
...........................“Left — Setting Separate Voices for the Left and Right Sections of the Keyboard” on page 57
Changing the sound
Enhancing the sound with reverb and other effects .....................................“Applying Voice Effects” on page 57
.................................................................................................................“Adjusting the Effects” on page 119
Adjusting the Level Balance................................................................................................................. page 117
Combining two voices ...................................................... “Layer — Layering Two Different Voices” on page 56
Playing separate voices with the right and left hands
...........................“Left — Setting Separate Voices for the Left and Right Sections of the Keyboard” on page 57
Creating voices ...................................................................................................................................... page 85
Playing the auto accompaniment
Playing the accompaniment automatically............................................................................................. page 59
Calling up ideal panel settings for your music........................................................................................ page 69
Practicing
Muting the right- or left-hand part................... “Muting Specific Parts — Track1/Track2/Extra Tracks” on page 77
Practicing with an accurate and steady tempo.............................................“Using the Metronome” on page 50
Recording
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Recording your performance...........................................................................................................pages 91, 92
Creating a song by entering notes ..........................................................................................................page 94
Creating your original settings
Creating voices ...................................................................................................................................... page 85
Creating accompaniment styles............................................................................................................ page 106
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Using a microphone
Connecting the microphone............... ”Connecting the Microphone or Guitar (MIC/LINE IN jack)” on page 141
Settings
Registering Panel Setups......................................................................................................................... page 82
Tuning the pitch/Selecting a scale ........................................................................................................ page 124
Making detailed settings for playing back songs................................................................................... page 122
Making detailed settings for the auto accompaniment.......................................................................... page 127
Making settings for the pedals........... “Making Settings for the Pedals and Keyboard — Controller” on page 128
Making detailed settings for the keyboard voices .................................................................................page 130
Showing the display on a TV .......................“Showing the PF-1000 Display on a TV — Video Out” on page 133
Making detailed settings for MIDI ........................................................................................................page 134
Connecting the PF-1000 to other devices
Basic information on MIDI..................................................................................... “What’s MIDI?” on page 145
Recording your performance...................”Playing the sounds of the PF-1000 through an external audio system,
and recording the sounds to an external recorder (AUX OUT jacks)” on page 142
Raising the volume .................................”Playing the sounds of the PF-1000 through an external audio system,
and recording the sounds to an external recorder (AUX OUT jacks)” on page 142
Outputting another instrument’s sound from the PF-1000 .............. ”Outputting the sound of an external device
through the built in speakers of the PF-1000 (AUX IN jacks)” on page 142
Connecting a computer. .......... .”Connecting to a Computer (MIDI terminals/TO HOST terminals)” on page 143
Assembling the keyboard stand
Using the stand.......................................................................... “Assembling the Keyboard Stand” on page 150
Quick solution
Basic functions of the PF-1000 and how you can best use it ...........................................................pages 12, 14
Resetting the PF-1000 to the default setting
............................ “Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the PF-1000 — System Reset” on page 140
Displaying the Messages......................................................................“About the Display Messages” on page 8
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................... page 152
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What can you do with the PF-1000?
DEMO
Explore the Demos
(page 20, 52)
These not only showcase the
stunning voices and styles of
the instrument, they
introduce you to the various
functions and features — and
give you hands-on
experience using the PF1000!
TRACK1
R
START/STOP
SYNC.START
TAP TEMPO
SONG
REW
FF
TRANSPOSE
TOPREC
TEMPO
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
FADE IN/OUT POP & ROCK
ACMP
START/STOP
METRONOME
BREAK INTRO
POP BALLADS
AUTO FILL IN
SONG
Playback previously recorded
songs (page 21, 36, 73)
Enjoy a wide variety of preset songs
as well as songs on commercially
available disks.
MARCH &
DANCE
OTS LINK
SWING & JAZZ
A
R & B COUNTRY
MAIN
B
C
STYLE CONTROL
WORLD
LATIN WALTZ BALLROOM PIANIST
STYLE
ENDING/rit.
D
SYNC.STOP SYNC.START
USER
START/STOP
EXTRA TRACKS TRACK2
STYLE L
NEW SONG
RESET RESET
REPEAT
LCD
CONTRAST
MENU
DEMO
HELP
FUNCTION
DIGITAL
STUDIO
SOUND
CREATOR
DIGITAL
RECORDING
MIXING
CONSOLE
PART
A
B
C
D
E
BALANCE
DIRECT
ACCESS
CHANNEL
ON/OFF
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PART
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STYLE
Back up your performance with Auto
Accompaniment (page 28, 59)
Playing a chord with your left hand automatically
plays the auto accompaniment backing. Select an
accompaniment style — such as pop, jazz, Latin,
etc. — and let the PF-1000 be your backing band!
PF-1000
DIGITAL RECORDING
Record your performances
(page 90, 106)
With the powerful and easy-to-use song
recording features, you can record your
own keyboard performances, and create
your own complete, fully orchestrated
compositions — which you can then save to
the USER drive or a floppy disk for future
recall.
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LCD
The large LCD (together
with the various panel
buttons) provides
comprehensive and easyto-understand control of
the PF-1000’s operations.
BACK
NEXT
VOICE
PART
F
ON/OFF
LAYER
G
LEFT
H
I
MUSIC FINDER
J
ENTER
DATA ENTRY
EXIT
MUSIC FINDER
Call up the perfect accompaniment
style (page 33, 69)
If you know what song you want to play,
but you don’t know which style or voice
would be right for it, let the Music Finder
help you. Just select the song title, and
the PF-1000 automatically calls up the
most appropriate style and voice.
REVERB
DSP VARIATION
PIANO & ORGAN &
HARPSI. E.PIANO
BRASS WOODWIND STRINGS
ACCORDION
HARMONY/
VOICE EFFECT ONE TOUCH SETTING
PERCUSSION
CHOIR & PAD
LEFT HOLDMONOECHO
BASSGUITAR
VOICE REGISTRATION MEMORY
PIANO
PIANO
Set up the piano —
instantly (page 55)
You can call up all the
optimum piano settings for
the PF-1000 with just a single
button press — then play the
extraordinarily realistic grand
piano voice.
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VOICE
Enjoy a huge variety of
realistic voices (page 25, 54)
The PF-1000 features a wealth of
exceptionally authentic and
dynamic voices (more than 800)
— including piano, strings,
woodwinds, and more!
VIDEO OUT AUX IN
TO HOST terminal
Make music with a computer — quickly and easily (page 143)
Dive in and take advantage of the wide world of computer music
software. Connections and setup are exceptionally easy, and you can
play back your computer recorded parts with different instrument
sounds — all from a single PF-1000!
R
L/L+R
AUX OUT PHONES POWER
RL R
L/L+R
PEDAL AUX PEDALAC INLET
LEVEL FIXED
MIDI TO HOSTHOST SELECT
IN
OUT
THRU
MIDI PC-2 MacPC-1
ON OFF
INPUT
VOLUME MIC
MIN MAX
/
LINE IN MIC LINE
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Setting Up the PF-1000
You do not need to install the stand to play the PF-1000. However, if you wish to assemble the stand, refer to page 150.
About the pedal unit
Insert the plug of the pedal unit, with the arrow in the
plug facing upward.
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Turning the Power On
and Off
Connect the power cable.
First insert the plug of the power cable into the [AC
1
INLET] on the left side panel, then plug the other end
of the cable into the proper AC outlet on the wall.
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VOLTAGE SELECTOR
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About the music rest
The PF-1000 is supplied with a music rest that can be
attached to the instrument by inserting it into the holes at
the rear of the control panel.
(The shape of plug differs depending on locale.)
WARNING
Make sure your PF-1000 is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the
area in which it is to be used (voltage rating appears on the name
plate on the bottom panel). In some areas, a voltage selector may be
provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit. Make sure
that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area.
Connecting the unit to the wrong AC supply can cause serious
damage to the internal circuitry and may even pose a shock hazard!
Use only the AC power cord supplied with the PF-1000. If the
supplied cord is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced, contact
your Yamaha dealer. The use of an inappropriate replacement can
pose a fire and shock hazard!
The type of AC power cord provided with the PF-1000 may be
different depending on the country in which it is purchased. (In some
areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration
of the AC wall outlets in your area.) DO NOT modify the plug provided
with the PF-1000. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
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PF-1000
Press the [POWER] switch located on the left side
2
panel to turn on the power.
→ The main display appears in the LCD display.
POWER
ON OFF
Using headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES]
jacks on the left side panel.
Two [PHONES] jacks are provided.
Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be plugged
in. (If you are using only one pair of headphones, you
can plug them into either of these jacks.)
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When you’re ready to turn off the power, press the
[POWER] switch again.
→ The display will turn off.
Adjusting the display contrast
If the LCD is difficult to read, adjust the contrast with the
[LCD CONTRAST] knob at the left of the LCD.
LCD
CONTRAST
Setting the volume
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] dial to adjust the volume to
an appropriate level.
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CAUTION
Do not use headphones at a high volume for an extended period of
time. Doing so may cause hearing loss.
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
CAUTION
Do not use the PF-1000 at a high volume level for a long period of
time, or your hearing may be damaged.
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Panel Controls and Terminals
4
LATIN WALTZ BALLROOM PIANIST
STYLE
MAIN
10
C
STYLE CONTROL
D
MARCH &
WORLD
ENDING/rit.
SYNC.STOP SYNC.START
11
12
USER
START/STOP
13 14
EXTRA TRACKS TRACK2
STYLE L
TRACK1
15 17
16
START/STOP
TOPREC
NEW SONG
SYNC.START
18 19 20 21 22 23
TAP TEMPO
RESET RESET
24 25 26
TEMPO
1
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
2
FADE IN/OUT POP & ROCK
ACMP
START/STOP
METRONOME
BREAK INTRO
3
POP BALLADS
AUTO FILL IN
5 76
8 9
DANCE
OTS LINK
SWING & JAZZ
A
R & B COUNTRY
B
33
LCD
CONTRAST
MENU
34
DEMO
A
27
HELP
B
28
C
FUNCTION
D
29
E
DIGITAL
STUDIO
SOUND
CREATOR
30
DIGITAL
REPEAT
RECORDING
31
32
MIXING
CONSOLE
PART
35
DIRECT
ACCESS
36
BALANCE
CHANNEL
ON/OFF
PART
2 31 54
37
38
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REW
FF
SONG
TRANSPOSE
VIDEO OUT AUX IN
L/L+R
75
76
77
65
MASTER VOLUME
[MASTER VOLUME] dial ................................................P. 17
1
[FADE IN / OUT] button .................................................. P. 65
2
METRONOME
[START / STOP] button (METRONOME)........................P. 50
3
STYLE
STYLE buttons ...............................................................P. 59
4
STYLE CONTROL
[ACMP] button ................................................................P. 60
5
[AUTO FILLIN] button .....................................................P. 66
6
[OTS LINK] button ..........................................................P. 68
7
[BREAK] button ..............................................................P. 64
8
[INTRO] button .........................................................P. 31, 66
9
MAIN [A] – [D] buttons.................................................... P. 64
10
[ENDING / rit.] button................................................P. 31, 66
11
[SYNC.STOP] button ......................................................P. 65
12
[SYNC.START] button ....................................................P. 60
13
[START / STOP] button (STYLE CONTROL) .................P. 60
14
SONG
[EXTRA TRACKS (STYLE)] button ................................ P. 77
15
[TRACK 2 (L)] button......................................................P. 77
16
[TRACK 1 (R)] button .....................................................P. 77
17
[REC] button...................................................................P. 90
18
[TOP] button ................................................................... P. 76
19
[START / STOP] button (SONG).....................................P. 74
20
[REW] button ..................................................................P. 76
21
[FF] button ...................................................................... P. 76
22
[REPEAT] button............................................................. P. 77
23
TEMPO
[–] [+] buttons (TEMPO) .................................................P. 50
24
[TAP TEMPO] button ......................................................P. 51
25
TRANSPOSE
[–] [+] buttons (TRANSPOSE) ...................................... P. 130
26
62 63
AUX OUT PHONES POWER
RL R
L/L+R
R
PEDAL AUX PEDALAC INLET
66
LEVEL FIXED
MIDI TO HOSTHOST SELECT
IN
67 69 70
OUT
68
MENU
[DEMO] button................................................................ P. 52
27
[HELP] button ................................................................. P. 49
28
[FUNCTION] button......................................................P. 122
29
DIGITAL STUDIO
[SOUND CREATOR] button............................................P. 85
30
[DIGITAL RECORDING] button .............................. P. 90, 106
31
[MIXING CONSOLE] button ......................................... P. 116
32
DISPLAY CONTROL
[LCD CONTRAST] knob................................................. P. 17
33
[A] - [J] buttons ...............................................................P. 40
34
[DIRECT ACCESS] button .............................................P. 47
35
[BALANCE] button.......................................................... P. 61
36
[CHANNEL ON / OFF] button................................... P. 61, 76
37
[1
▲▼] - [8▲▼] buttons ............................................P. 38 - 45
38
[BACK] button........................................................... P. 40, 46
39
[NEXT] button...........................................................P. 40, 46
40
[ENTER] button ..............................................................P. 46
41
[DATA ENTRY] dial .........................................................P. 46
42
[EXIT] button...................................................................P. 40
43
VOICE PART ON/OFF
[LAYER] button ...............................................................P. 56
44
[LEFT] button.................................................................. P. 56
45
MUSIC FINDER
[MUSIC FINDER] button.................................................P. 69
46
Floppy disk drive (3.5”).....................................................P. 6
47
VOICE EFFECT
[REVERB] button............................................................ P. 57
48
[DSP] button ................................................................... P. 57
49
[VARIATION] button ........................................................ P. 57
50
[HARMONY / ECHO] button........................................... P. 58
51
[MONO] button ...............................................................P. 58
52
[LEFT HOLD] button....................................................... P. 58
53
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MIDI PC-2 MacPC-1
THRU
71
ON OFF
INPUT
VOLUME MIC
MIN MAX
7372
/
LINE IN MIC LINE
74
18
PF-1000
5 6 7 8
38
40
39
BACK
NEXT
34
VOICE
PART
F
ON/OFF
LAYER
G
44
LEFT
H
45
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MUSIC
FINDER
J
46
ENTER
DATA ENTRY
41
EXIT
42
47
43
48
49 50 52 53
REVERB
DSP VARIATION
PIANO & ORGAN &
HARPSI. E.PIANO
54
BRASS WOODWIND STRINGS
51
HARMONY/
VOICE EFFECT ONE TOUCH SETTING
PERCUSSION
ACCORDION
CHOIR & PAD
LEFT HOLDMONOECHO
BASSGUITAR
VOICE REGISTRATION MEMORY
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PIANO
56
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VOICE buttons................................................................P. 54
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ONE TOUCH SETTING
[1] - [4] buttons (ONE TOUCH SETTING) ......................P. 67
55
PIANO Setting
[PIANO] button ...............................................................P. 55
56
REGISTRATION MEMORY
[FREEZE] button ............................................................P. 84
57
[1] – [8] buttons (REGISTRATION MEMORY)................ P. 82
58
[MEMORY] button...........................................................P. 82
59
Connectors
[VIDEO OUT] jack ........................................................P. 142
60
AUX IN [L / L+R] [R] jacks ............................................ P. 142
61
AUX OUT [L / L+R] [R] jacks ........................................ P. 142
62
AUX OUT (LEVEL FIXED) [L] [R] jacks........................P. 142
63
[PHONES] jacks ...........................................................P. 141
64
[AC INLET] .....................................................................P. 16
65
[PEDAL] jack...................................................................P. 16
66
[AUX PEDAL] jack ........................................................P. 143
67
MIDI [THRU] [OUT] [IN] terminals ................................P. 143
68
[HOST SELECT] switch................................................P. 143
69
[TO HOST] terminal...................................................... P. 144
70
POWER
[ON / OFF] button (POWER)..........................................P. 17
71
Microphone Connectors
[INPUT VOLUME] knob ................................................P. 141
72
[MIC / LINE IN] jack......................................................P. 141
73
[MIC LINE] switch.........................................................P. 141
74
Pedals
Left pedal........................................................................ P. 58
75
Sostenuto pedal..............................................................P. 58
76
Damper pedal.................................................................P. 58
77
The Panel Logos
The logos printed on the PF-1000 panel indicate standards/
formats it supports and special features it includes.
GM System Level 1
“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standard which
guarantees that any data conforming to the standard will play
accurately on any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer
from any manufacturer.
XG Format
XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which significantly
expands and improves on the “GM System Level 1” standard with
greater voice handling capacity, expressive control, and effect
capability while retaining full compatibility with GM. By using the
PF-1000’s XG voices, it is possible to record XG-compatible song
files.
XF Format
The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File)
standard with greater functionality and open-ended expandability
for the future. The PF-1000 is capable of displaying lyrics when an
XF file containing lyric data is played. (SMF is the most common
format used for MIDI sequence files. The PF-1000 is compatible
with SMF Formats 0 and 1, and records “song” data using SMF
Format 0.)
Disk Orchestra Collection
The DOC voice allocation format provides data playback
compatibility with a wide range of Yamaha instruments and MIDI
devices.
Style File Format
The Style File Format (SFF) is Yamaha’s original style file format,
which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality
automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types.
The PF-1000 uses the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style disks,
and creates SFF styles using the Style Creator feature.
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Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing the Demos
The PF-1000 features an extensive variety of Demo songs,
that showcase its rich, authentic voices and its dynamic
rhythms and styles.
What’s more, there’s a special selection of Demo
functions. These take you through a hands-on journey of
all the important features and functions of the instrument
— letting you see firsthand how to effectively use the PF1000 in your own music.
1 Pressing the [DEMO] button
automatically plays back the
Demo songs at random.
MENU
DEMO
HELP
FUNCTION
For this example, FUNCTION
is selected. Function Demos
demonstrate many of the
different functions on the PF-
1000.
2 Press the [BACK]/[NEXT] button to select the Demo
Demo button
categories.
Reference
on page 52
BACK NEXT
Voice Demos showcase the
voices of the PF-1000. Style
Demos introduce you to the
rhythms and accompaniment
styles of the PF-1000
(page 52).
3
Press any of the [A] to [J] buttons or [8▼] (AUTO) button (FUNCTION page only) to select the Demo songs.
For this example, press the [8▼] (AUTO) button.
All of the function demos are played back in sequence.
A
B
C
D
E
2 31 5 6 7 84
F
G
H
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J
For details about the Demos,
refer to page 52.
Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the demo mode and return to the MAIN display when you’ve finished playing the
demo songs.
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When you’re done with the Demos, you can get to know your PF-1000 even better with these functions:
• Preset Song (Song Book) playback (page 21)
• Disk Song Playback (page 21)
• Short demo playback of the selected voice (in the Voice Open display; page 26).
Quick Guide
Song Playback
Song Playback
Reference
on page 73
Here’s where all of the amazing voices, effects, rhythms, styles and other sophisticated features of
the PF-1000 come together — in songs!
As you heard in the Demos, the PF-1000 contains many built-in recordings. But there’s more. Check out the included
disk or call up the Song Open (PRESET) display. And there’s an even greater wealth of song material you can enjoy with
your PF-1000 — in commercially available software.
Make sure that the Lan-
Song related buttons
BALANCE and CHANNEL buttons
Floppy disk drive
guage setting for the instrument (page 140) is the same
as that of the file name of the
song that you are playing
back.
The following songs are compatible for playback on the PF-1000. Refer to pages 73, 148 for more details on the logos.
Disks bearing this logo contain song data for voices defined in the GM standard.
Disks bearing this logo contain song data using the XG format, an extension of the GM
standard that provides a wider variety of voices and more comprehensive sonic control.
Disks bearing this logo contain song data for voices defined in Yamaha’s DOC format.
Songs containing a large
amount of data may not be
able to be read properly by
the instrument, and as such
you may not be able to
select them. The maximum
capacity is about 200–
300KB, however this may
differ depending on the data
contents of each song.
Playback of Songs
1 If you want to play back a disk song, insert an appropriate disk containing song data into the disk drive.
CAUTION
• Make sure to read the
section “Using the Floppy
Disk Drive (FDD) and
Floppy Disks” on page 6.
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Song Playback
2 Press the [A] button to call up the Song Open display.
If the MAIN screen is not displayed, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] button.
A
B
C
D
E
PRESET FLOPPY DISK
From the MAIN display (the
display shown when the
power is turned on), you can
select songs, voices, accompaniment styles, etc.
3 PRESET only
Press the [A] button to select the preset songs (Song Book) folder.
A
B
C
D
E
Press the [BACK]/[NEXT] button to select the drive.
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Quick Guide
Song Playback
4 Press one of the [A] to [J] buttons to select a song file.
5 Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to start playback.
START/STOP
TOPREC
NEW SONG
SYNC.START
6 While the song is playing, try using the Mute function to turn certain instrument channels off or on —
letting you craft dynamic arrangements on the fly!
1) Press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button.
2) Press the [1 - 8▲▼] button corresponding to the channel you wish to turn on or off.
• To rewind or fast forward to the playback point of the song, press the [REW] or [FF] button.
• With song data software (Standard MIDI format 0) that includes lyrics, you can view the lyr-
ics on the display during playback. You can also view the score. See pages 78 and 81 for
details.
CHANNEL
ON/OFF
PAR T
If the STYLE tab is
selected, press this button
again.
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Song Playback
7 Finally, take the producer’s seat and try your hand at mixing. These Balance controls let you adjust the levels
of the individual parts — the song, the style, your singing, and your playing.
1) Press the [BALANCE] button.
2) Press the [1 - 8▲▼] button corresponding to the part of which the volume you wish to adjust.
BALANCE
You can call up a full set of
mixing controls by pressing
the [MIXING CONSOLE]
button (page 116).
2 31 5 6 7 84
8 Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to stop playback.
START/STOP
NEW SONG
TOPREC
SYNC.START
• The [FADE IN/OUT] button (page 65) can be used
to produce smooth fadeins and fade-outs when
starting and stopping the
song, as well as the
accompaniment.
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Playing Voices
Playing Voices
The PF-1000 features a stunning variety of over 800 dynamic, rich and realistic voices. Try playing
Reference
on page 54
some of these voices now and hear what they can do for your music. Here, you’ll learn how to
select individual voices, combine two voices in a layer, and split two voices between your left and right hands.
Voice related buttons
Playing a Voice
1 Press the [F] button to call up the menu for selecting the MAIN voice.
If the MAIN screen is not displayed, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] button.
The voice you’re selecting
VOICE
PAR T
F
ON/OFF
LAYER
G
LEFT
H
I
J
here belongs to the MAIN
part, and is called the MAIN
voice. (See page 56 for more
information.)
2 Select a voice group.
For this example, STRINGS
is selected.
Yo u ’ll want to hear the MAIN
voice all by itself — so make sure
that the LAYER and LEFT parts
are turned off.
PIANO & ORGAN &
HARPSI. E.PIANO
BRASS WOODWIND STRINGS
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
CHOIR & PAD
VOIC E
BASSGUITAR
USERXGSYNTH.
Press the [BACK]/[NEXT]
button to select the memory
location of the voice. For this
example, PRESET is
selected.
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Playing Voices
3 Select a voice.
For this example,
”Orchestra” is
selected.
4 Play the voices.
Naturally, you can play the voice yourself from the keyboard, but you can also
have the PF-1000 demonstrate the voice for you. Simply press the [8▲] button
from the display above, and a Demo of the voice plays automatically.
You can instantly jump back
A
B
C
D
E
to the Main display by “double-clicking” on one of the [A]
- [J] buttons.
Press the [8▲] button to start the
Demo for the selected voice. To stop
the Demo, press this button again.
Press the corresponding buttons to select the
other pages — and discover even more voices.
There’s more to the Demo features
than just voices, though–for more
information, see page 52.
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously
1 Press the VOICE PART ON/OFF [LAYER] button to turn the LAYER part on.
2 Press the [G] button to select the LAYER part.
3 Select a voice group.
Here, we’ll select a lush pad to fill out the sound. Call up the “CHOIR & PAD” group.
PIANO & ORGAN &
HARPSI. E.PIANO
BRASS WOODWIND STRINGS
4 Select a voice.
For example, select “Hah Choir.”
5 Play the voices.
Now, you can play two different voices together in a
rich sounding layer — the MAIN voice you selected in
the previous section, plus the new LAYER voice you’ve
selected here.
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
CHOIR & PAD
VOIC E
BASSGUITAR
USERXGSYNTH.
VOICE
PART
ON/OFF
LAYER
LEFT
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And that’s just the beginning. Check out these other voice-related features:
• Instant setup of the PF-1000 for piano play — with the press of a single button (page 55).
• Create your own original voices — quickly and easily — by changing the settings of existing voices (page 85).
• Set up your favorite panel settings — including voices, styles, and more — and call them up whenever you need
them (page 82).
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Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands
ON/OFF
LAYER
LEFT
VOICE
PART
1 Press the VOICE PART ON/OFF [LEFT] button to turn the
LEFT part on.
2 Press the [H] button to select the LEFT part.
3 Select a voice group.
Here, we’ll select the “STRINGS” group — so that you can play rich, orchestral chords with your left hand.
PIANO & ORGAN &
HARPSI. E.PIANO
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
BASSGUITAR
Playing Voices
BRASS WOODWIND STRINGS
CHOIR & PAD
VOIC E
USERXGSYNTH.
4 Select a voice, then press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.
For example, select “Symphon. Str.”
5 Press the [I] button to call up the SPLIT POINT display. From here, you can set the particular key on the
keyboard that separates the two voices — called the Split Point. To do this, simultaneously hold down the [F]
or [G] button and press the desired key on the keyboard. (For more information, see page 127.)
F
G
H
I
J
F
G
H
I
J
6 Play the voices.
The notes you play with your left hand sound one voice, while the notes you play with your right sound a
different voice (or voices).
Split Point
LEFT
MAIN/LAYER
MAIN and LAYER voices are meant to be played with the right hand. The LEFT voice is played with the left
hand.
7 Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.
EXIT
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Playing Styles
Playing Styles
The PF-1000 has a huge variety of musical “styles” that you can call upon to back up your own
performance. They give you anything from a simple, yet effective piano backing or percussion
accompaniment to a full band or orchestra.
Style related buttons
Playing a style
1 Select a style group and a style.
If the MAIN screen is not displayed, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] button.
A
B
POP & ROCK
POP BALLADS
DANCE
SWING & JAZZ
R & B COUNTRY
LATIN
STYLE
C
D
E
Reference
on page 59
For this example, DANCE is
selected.
For this example,
EuroTrance is selected.
Press the [BACK]/[NEXT] button to
select the memory location of the
style. For this example, PRESET is
selected.
2 Turn ACMP on.
The specified left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the “Auto Accompaniment” section, and chords
played in this section are automatically detected and used as a basis for fully automatic accompaniment with
the selected style.
Split Point
ACMP
Auto Accompaniment
section
• The point on the keyboard that separates the
auto accompaniment section and the right-hand
section of the keyboard is
called the “split point.”
Refer to page 127 for
instructions on setting the
split point.
3 Turn SYNC.START on.
SYNC.START
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4 As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the style starts.
For this example, play a C major chord (as shown below).
Split Point
Auto Accompaniment
section
5 Change the tempo by using the TEMPO[–] [+] buttons if necessary.
Simultaneously press the TEMPO [–] [+] buttons to return the tempo to its
original setting. Press the [EXIT] button to leave the TEMPO display.
6 Try playing other chords with your left hand.
For information on how to enter chords, see “Chord Fingerings” on page 62.
Playing Styles
The Tempo can also be
adjusted by using the [TAP
TEMPO] button (page 51).
7 Press the STYLE CONTROL [START/STOP] button to stop the style.
And there’s much more. Check out these other style-related features:
• Easily create your own original styles (page 106).
• Set up your favorite panel settings — including styles, voices, and more — and call them up whenever you need
them (page 82).
Embellish and enhance your melodies — with the automatic Harmony and Echo effects
This powerful performance feature lets you automatically add harmony notes to the melodies you play with your
right hand — based on the chords you play with your left. Tremolo, Echo, and other effects are available, too.
1 Turn HARMONY/ECHO on.
REVERB DSP VARIATION
2 Turn ACMP on (page 28).
3 Play a chord with your left hand and play some notes in the right-hand range of the
keyboard.
The PF-1000 has various Harmony/Echo types (page 132).
The Harmony/Echo type may change according to the selected MAIN voice.
HARMONY/
VOICE EFFECT
LEFT HOLDMONOECHO
For details about Harmony/
Echo types, refer to the separate Data List.
• Harmony/Echo is just one of the many Voice Effects you can use. Try out some of
the other effects and see how they can enhance your performance (page 57).
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Playing Styles
Style Sections
Each style in the auto accompaniment is made up of “sections.” Since each section is a rhythmic variation of the basic
style, you can use them to add spice to your performance and mix up the beats — while you’re playing. Intros, Endings,
Main patterns, and Breaks — they’re all here, giving you the dynamic elements you need to create professionalsounding arrangements.
INTRO This is used for the beginning of the song. When the intro finishes playing, accompaniment shifts to the
MAIN This is used for playing the main part of the song. It plays an accompaniment pattern of several measures,
BREAK This lets you add dynamic variations and breaks in the rhythm of the accompaniment, to make your
ENDING This is used for the ending of the song. When the ending is finished, the auto accompaniment stops
main section.
and repeats indefinitely until another section’s button is pressed.
performance sound even more professional.
automatically.
1 - 4 Use the same operations as in “Playing a style” on pages 28 and 29.
5 Press the [INTRO] button.
BREAK INTRO
6 As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the Intro starts.
For this example, play a C major chord (as shown below).
Split Point
AB
MAIN
C
STYLE CONTROL
D
ENDING/rit.
Auto Accompaniment
section
When the playback of the intro is finished, it automatically leads into main section.
7 Press any of the MAIN [A] to [D] buttons or [BREAK]
button as desired. (See the Accompaniment Structure
on the next page.)
8 Press the [AUTO FILL IN] button to add a fill-in, if
necessary.
Fill-in patterns play automatically between each change in
the Main sections.
9 Press the [ENDING] button.
This switches to the ending section. When the ending
is finished, the style automatically stops.
BREAK
BREAK INTRO
or
AUTO FILL IN
AB
AB
MAIN
MAIN
C
STYLE CONTROL
C
STYLE CONTROL
D
ENDING/rit.
D
ENDING/rit.
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