Yamaha PSR-A3E, PSR-A3 User Manual
M.D.G., EMI Division © 1995 Yamaha Corporation
VT49660 509POCP1.3-01A0 Printed in Japan
Congratulations!
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You are the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-A3 PortaTone
combines the most advanced AWM tone generation technology with state-of-the-art digital
electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment.
A new large graphic display and easy-to-use interface also greatly enhance the operability of
this advanced instrument.
In order to make the most of your PortaTone’s features and extensive performance
potential, we urge you to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features
described. Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference.
Important Features
● 160 outstanding voices with nine percussion kits.
● A Voice Set function automatically selects appropriate voice parameters whenever a v oice
is selected.
● 140 accompaniment styles, each with independent intro, main A and B , 4 fill-ins, and ending
sections.
● Advanced auto-accompaniment technology gives you fully-orchestrated accompaniment
to back up what you play on the keyboard.
● Large multi-function LCD display panel makes it easy to select and edit parameters.
● One Touch Setting feature instantly pro vides you with four types of registration settings , all
of which match to the selected accompaniment style.
● Digital Effects — Re verb , Chorus and DSP, let y ou freely create a variety of diff erent sonic
environments.
● Minus One, and Repeat functions are ideal for learning new songs and polishing your
keyboard technique.
● Song recording feature lets you record two melody tracks with an accompaniment track.
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● With the Multi Pads, you can play and record a number of short rhythmic and melodic
sequences, to add a spice to your performance.
● Registration Memory saves 128 your f avorite panel settings for instant recall when needed.
● Arabic Scale instantly allows you to play arabic music.
● Optional Yamaha Music Car tr idges can be plugged in for enjoyable automated perform-
ance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles.
● MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the PSR-A3 useful in a range of
advanced MIDI music systems.
● Built-in amplifier and speaker system delivers top-quality sound without the need for
external equipment.
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Contents
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Taking Care of Your PortaTone ................................................. 3
Panel Controls 4
The Music Stand ......................................................................... 5
Setting Up 6
Power Supply .............................................................................. 6
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Using An Optional AC Power Adaptor ..................................6
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Using Batteries ..................................................................... 6
Connections ................................................................................ 7
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The PHONES Jack ...............................................................7
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SUSTAIN Jack...................................................................... 7
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AUX OUT R and L+R/L Jack ................................................ 7
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MIDI IN and OUT Connectors .............................................. 7
The Demonstration 8
Basic Display Operation 10
Playing the PSR-A3 12
Selecting & Playing Voices ...................................................... 12
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Keyboard Percussion ......................................................... 14
The Split Mode .......................................................................... 15
Changing the Split Voice & Related Parameters ................... 15
Touch Response ....................................................................... 17
Dual Voice.................................................................................. 17
Changing the Dual Voice & Related Parameters................... 18
Harmony/Echo........................................................................... 20
Selecting a Harmony/Echo Type ........................................... 20
Sustain ....................................................................................... 22
Transposition ............................................................................ 23
Pitch Bend ................................................................................. 23
Digital Effects 24
Using the Digital Effects........................................................... 24
Changing the Reverb Effect..................................................... 24
Selecting the Reverb Effect Type .......................................... 24
Setting the Reverb Return Level............................................ 25
Changing the Chorus Effect .................................................... 26
Selecting the Chorus Effect Type .......................................... 26
Setting the Chorus Return Level............................................ 27
Changing the DSP Effect.......................................................... 28
Selecting the DSP Effect Type .............................................. 28
Setting the DSP Return Level ................................................ 29
Using Auto Accompaniment 30
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The Stop Accompaniment Function ................................... 37
Accompaniment Track Control................................................ 38
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Large/Small Accompaniment.............................................. 39
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Muting Individual Tracks .....................................................39
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Changing Accompaniment Track Voices............................ 40
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Adjusting Accompaniment Track Volume ...........................40
Changing the Accompaniment Split Point ............................. 41
One Touch Setting .................................................................... 42
Using Arabic Scales 43
Setting an Arabic Scale ............................................................ 43
Adjusting the Scale Tuning .................................................... 43
Registering the Scale Settings ................................................ 45
Recall the Scale Settings ......................................................... 45
Accompaniment Scale Tuning................................................. 46
Registration Memory 47
Registering the Panel Settings ................................................ 47
Recall the Registered Panel Settings...................................... 49
The Accomp Freeze Function .................................................. 49
Song Recording 50
Recording a Melody Track ....................................................... 50
Recording Accompaniment With or Without a Melody
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Accompaniment and Melody Playback................................... 56
Play from a Specified Measure .............................................. 57
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Voice & Volume Rewrite ..................................................... 58
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Clearing the SONG TRACKS ............................................. 58
The Multi Pads 59
Playing the MULTI PADS .......................................................... 59
Recording the MULTI PADS..................................................... 61
Using Music Cartridges 64
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Inserting a Music Cartridge................................................. 64
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Music Cartridge Handling Precautions ............................... 64
Cartridge Accompaniment Styles ........................................... 65
Selecting Cartridge Styles ..................................................... 65
Cartridge Songs ........................................................................ 66
Cartridge Song Playback ....................................................... 66
Cartridge Registration Presets ................................................ 67
Selecting Cartridge Registration ............................................ 67
Practice Features 68
The Minus One Mode ................................................................ 68
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Specifying the Parts To Be Turned On or Off ..................... 68
Repeat Play................................................................................ 69
Overall Functions 70
General Functions .................................................................... 71
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Keyboard Volume ............................................................... 71
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Octave ................................................................................ 71
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Reverb Level ...................................................................... 72
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Chorus Level ...................................................................... 72
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DSP Level........................................................................... 72
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Pan ..................................................................................... 72
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Voice Set ............................................................................ 73
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Accompaniment Volume..................................................... 73
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Touch Sensitivity ................................................................ 73
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Minus-one Right/Left-hand Channel ................................... 74
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Pitch Bend Range............................................................... 74
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Metronome ......................................................................... 74
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Tuning................................................................................. 74
MIDI Functions .......................................................................... 75
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Remote Channel................................................................. 76
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Keyboard Out ..................................................................... 77
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Song Out ............................................................................ 77
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Accompaniment Out ........................................................... 77
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Local Control ...................................................................... 78
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External Clock .................................................................... 78
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Initial Data Send ................................................................. 78
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Bulk Data Send................................................................... 79
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Receiving Bulk Data ........................................................... 79
Appendix
PSR-A3 Function Tree........................................................... 80
About Digital Effect ................................................................ 82
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 84
Data Backup & Initialization ................................................... 85
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Data Initialization ................................................................ 85
Index........................................................................................... 86
Specifications......................................................................... 87
Voice List ............................................................................... 88
Percussion Kit List ................................................................. 92
MIDI Implementation Chart .................................................... 94
MIDI Data Format .................................................................. 97
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GM System Level 1 .......................................................... 101
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Your PortaTone will give you years of playing pleasure if you follow the simple rules given below:
Taking Care of Your PortaTone
■ Location
Do not expose the instrument to the following
conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or
more serious damage.
● Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window).
● High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, out-
side, or in a car during the daytime).
● Excessive humidity.
● Excessive dust.
● Strong vibration.
■ Power Supply
● Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument
is not in use.
● An AC adaptor, if used (the PSR-A3 runs from
either batteries or an optional AC adaptor),
should be unplugged from the AC outlet if the
instrument is not to be used for an extended pe-
riod of time.
● Unplug the AC adaptor during electric storms.
● Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into the same AC
outlet as appliances with high power consump-
tion, such as electric heaters or ovens. Also avoid
using multi-plug adaptors since these can result
in reduced sound quality, operation errors, and
possibly damage.
■ Turn Power OFF When Making
Connections
● To avoid damage to the instrument and other
devices to which it is connected, turn the power
switches of all related devices OFF prior to con-
necting or disconnecting MIDI cables.
■ Handling and Transport
● Disconnect all cables before moving the instru-
ment.
● Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping,
or placing heavy objects on the instrument can
result in scratches and more serious damage.
■ Cleaning
● Clean the cabinet and panel with a dry soft cloth.
● A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove
stubborn grime and dirt.
● Never use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner.
● Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instru-
ment (vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface).
■ Electrical Interference
● This instrument contains digital circuitry and
may cause interference if placed too close to
radio or television receivers. If this occurs, move
the instrument further away from the affected
equipment.
■ Data Backup
● Internal data (registration memory, user song,
user pad and scale memory data) will be retained
in memory even if the power switch is turned
OFF as long as an AC power adaptor is connected or batteries are installed.
■ Service and Modification
● The PSR-A3 contains no user serviceable parts.
Opening it or tampering with it in anyway can
lead to irreparable damage and possibly electric
shock. Refer all servicing to qualified YAMAHA
personnel.
● Never apply excessive force to the controls, con-
nectors or other parts of the instrument.
● Always unplug cables by gripping the plug
firmly, not by pulling on the cable.
YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation.
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Panel Controls
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INTRO
START/STOP
SYNC-
START/STOP
REC PLAY/STOP
REPEAT
PLAY
MINUS
ONE
SONG
A
AUTO
ACCOMPANIMENT
REVERB
CHORUS
DSP
DSP
VARIATION
DIGITAL EFFECT
MIN MAX
MASTER
VOLUME
POWER
PITCH BEND
PHONES
ON / OFF
DEMO
1
2
3
6
4
5
0
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r
POP
01 8BEAT
02 8 UPBT
03 LIGHT
04 16BT P
05 FOLKR
06 POP R
07 DETRO
08 UP PO
09 POP S
10 POP R
11 POP R
POP BAL
12 8BT LI
13 SLOW
14 EPIC B
15 16BT B
16 16BT B
17 PNO B
STYLE
PSR-A3
SCALE
SETTING
SCALE
MEMORY
MEMORIZE
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■ Top Panel Controls.................................................................
1 POWER Switch ............................................. page 8
2 MASTER VOLUME Control........................... page 8
3 DEMO Button ................................................ page 9
4 SCALE SETTING Buttons .......................... page 43
5 SCALE MEMORY Section
• MEMORIZE Button .................................. page 45
• 1~6 Buttons.............................................. page 45
6 DIGITAL EFFECT Section
• REVERB Button....................................... page 24
• CHORUS Button....................................... page 24
• DSP Button............................................... page 24
• DSP VARIA TION Button........................... page 24
7 LCD Panel ................................................... page 10
8 Data Dial..................................................page 9, 14
9 Number [0]~[9] and
[+/YES], [–/NO] Buttons .......................... page 9, 13
0 SONG Section
• REC Button......................................... page 51, 54
• PLAY/STOP Button ......................page 52, 55, 56
• REPEAT PLAY Button .............................. page 69
• MINUS ONE Button ................................. page 68
! AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT Section
• SYNC-START/STOP Button .................... page 35
• START/STOP Button..........................page 35, 37
• INTRO Button........................................... page 35
• MAIN A/B Button................................page 35, 37
• ENDING Button........................................ page 37
• ACCOMP LARGE/SMALL Button............ page 39
• TRACK ON/OFF Button ........................... page 39
@ CURSOR s, t, <, > Buttons ................... page 10
# TEMPO s, t Buttons................................. page 34
$ FUNCTION s, t Buttons........................... page 10
% REGISTRATION MEMORY Section
• MEMORIZE Button .................................. page 48
• 1~4 Buttons........................................page 48, 49
• ACCOMP FREEZE Button....................... page 49
^ MODE ▼ Button .......................................... page 11
& STYLE Button.............................................. page 33
* VOICE Button.............................................. page 12
( ONE TOUCH SETTING Button................... page 42
) Music CARTRIDGE Slot ............................. page 64
q KEYBOARD Section
• TOUCH RESPONSE Button .................... page 17
• DUAL VOICE Button ................................ page 17
• HARMONY/ECHO Button........................ page 20
• SUSTAIN Button....................................... page 22
w MULTI PADS Section
• MULTI PADS 1~4 ...............................page 60, 62
• REC/END, TERMINA TE Button ......... page 60, 62
e PITCH BEND Wheel ................................... page 23
r PHONES Jack............................................... page 7
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Panel Controls
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N
T
122 FALLAHI
103 SAIDI 1
87 6/8 MARCH 1
37 POLKA POP
18 6/8 BLD 1
19 6/8 BLD 2
ROCK
20 ROCK POP
POP
21 ROCK BALLAD
POP
22 LITE RK BLD
POP
23 HARD ROCK
OP
24 ROCK SHUFFL
OCK
25 6/8HVY ROCK
OCK
26 SLOW ROCK
IT POP
DANCE
P SHFL
27 TECHNO 1
HUFFLE
28 TECHNO 2
HMBA 1
29 POP RAP
HMBA 2
30 EUROBEAT
LAD
31 DANCE POP
GHT
DISCO
BALLAD
32 DISCO POP
ALLAD
33 70S DISCO
LD 1
34 DISCO SOUL
LD 2
35 DISCO PARTY
ALLAD
36 DISCO TROP
CURSOR
RHYTHM & BLUES
38 R&B
39 SOUL
40 FUNK
41 6/8 BLUES
42 6/8 GOSPEL
43 GOSPEL WLTZ
ROCK & ROLL
44 ROCK&ROLL 1
45 ROCK&ROLL 2
46 BOOGIE
47 TWIST
TRAD JAZZ
48 DIXIELAND
49 BIG BAND
50 B B BALLAD
51 SWING
52 CHARLESTON
CONTEMP JAZZ
53 COOL JAZZ
54 JAZZ BALLAD
FUNCTION
@
56 FUSION
LATIN
57 FAST BOSSA
58 SLOW BOSSA
59 POP BOSSA
60 SALSA
61 SAMBA 1
62 MAMBO
63 SON
64 MERENGUE
65 BOLERO LNTO
CARIBBEAN
66 POP REGGAE
67 REGGAE 16
68 REGGAE 12
C & W
69 BLUEGRASS
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71 C ROCK 2
72 COWBOY BOOG
73 C BALLAD
74 C SHUFFLE
75 TWO STEP
76 C WALTZ 1
77 C WALTZ 2
WORLD MUSIC
78 POLKA1
79 POLKA2
80 ESPAGNOLE
81 TARANTELLA
82 MUSETTE
83 TRD WALTZ 1
84 TRD WALTZ 2
MARCH
85 MARCH 1
86 MARCH 2
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
88 6/8 MARCH 2
BALLROOM STD
89 TANGO ARGN
90 FOXTROT
91 JIVE
92 QUICKSTEP
93 SLOWFOX
94 SLOW WALTZ
95 VIEN WALTZ
BALLROOM LATIN
96 CHA CHA
97 RHUMBA
98 SAMBA 2
99 CONGA
100 PASODOBLE
ORIENTAL
101 MAKSOUM
102 MAKSOUM S
801
REGIST
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY2MELODY
111
ON /
OFF
VOICE
135102117 130 1011011
VOL
ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK
123 MAGHRIBI
104 SAIDI 2
124 HAJAA
105 SAIDI 3
125 VALS
106 BALADI
126 FOX
107 MALFOUF
127 ZAKY'N
108 OMAR'K
128 SAMBA MASRI
109 IBRAHIMI
129 RHUMBA
110 MASMOUDI
130 GUARACHA
111 WEHDA
131 JERK
112 10/8 SAMAAI
132 SHABABY 1
113 3/4 DAREJ
133 SHABABY 2
114 SOUDASSI
134 TSIFTETELI
115 KATAKOUFTI
135 ZEIMBEKIKOS
116 AYOUB
136 KALAMATA
117 ZAFFA
137 SIRTOS
118 A'DANI
138 TSAMIKOS
119 KHALIGI 1
139 KARSILAMAS
120 KHALIGI 2
140 5/8
121 BAMBI
GrandPno
118 10 a01
TEMPO TRANSPOSE MEASURE REPEAT CHORD
7
1
REC REC REC
70 C ROCK 1
55 JAZZ WALTZ
TEMPO
RESET
#
AUTO FILL
ENDINGMAIN
B
ACCOMP LARGE/SMALL TRACK ON/OFF
MEMORIZE 1 2 3 4
REGISTRATION
MEMORY
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VOICE
PIANO
01 GRAND PIANO
02 BRIGHT PNO
03 HONKY-TONK
04 FUNKY E PNO
05 DX E PIANO
06 MIDI GRAND
07 HYPER E PNO
08 DREAM E PNO
09 BELL E PNO
10 ICE E PIANO
11 TREM E PNO
12 HARPSICHORD
13 HARPSI CPL
14 CLAVI
15 WAH CLAVI
16 CELESTA
BEAT
OTS
REVERB DUAL
CHORUS HARMONY
DSP SUSTAIN
dim
mM
TOUCHMINUS ONE
119
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513
7
augsus4
MALLETS
17 VIBRAPHONE
18 MARIMBA
19 GLOCKEN
20 XYLOPHONE
21 TUBE BELLS
22 TIMPANI
23 STEEL DRUMS
24 DULCIMER
25 MUSIC BOX
26 KALIMBA
ORGAN
27 JAZZ ORGAN 1
28 JAZZ ORGAN 2
29 DRAWBAR ORG
30 FULL ORGAN
31 CLICK ORGAN
32 ROCK ORGAN 1
33 ROCK ORGAN 2
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
)
FINGERED
ACCOMP
FREEZE
34 16+2 ORGAN
35 16+4 ORGAN
36 CHURCH ORG
37 REED ORGAN
38 MUSETTE
39 TRAD ACCORD
40 SOFT ACCORD
41 TANGO ACCRD
42 BANDONEON
GUITAR
43 CLASSIC GTR
44 FOLK GUITAR
45 12ST GUITAR
46 JAZZ GUITAR
47 OCTAVE GTR
48 HAWAII GTR
49 CLEAN GTR
50 TREMOLO GTR
^
51 MUTE GUITAR
52 HARMONICS
53 OVRDRV GTR
54 DIST GUITAR
BASS
55 ACC BASS
56 FINGER BASS
57 PICK BASS
58 FRETLESS
59 SLAP BASS
60 SY BASS 1
61 SY BASS 2
62 TECHNO BASS
STRINGS
63 VIOLIN
64 VIOLA
65 CELLO
66 CONTRABASS
67 BANJO
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STYLE VOICE
MODE
(
MULTI PADS
TERMINATE
BRASS
68 SHAMISEN
86 TRUMPET
69 KOTO
70 HARP
71 SITAR
ENSEMBLE
72 STRINGS 1
73 STRINGS 2
74 CHAMBER STR
75 SYNTH STRS
76 SLOW STRS
77 TREMOLO STR
78 VIOLIN+STRS
79 PIZZ STR
80 CHOIR
81 CHOIR AAHS
82 CHOIR OOHS
83 SYNTH CHOIR
84 VOYAGER
85 ORCH HIT
87 FLUGEL HORN
88 MUTE TRP
89 TROMBONE
90 TRB SECTION
91 FRENCH HORN
92 TUBA
93 BRASS SECT
94 BRASS+SAX
95 BRASS+TRB
96 BRASS+TRP
97 SY BRASS 1
98 SY BRASS 2
REED
99 SOPRANO SAX
100 ALTO SAX
101 ALTO SAX BR
102 TENOR SAX
103 TEN SAX BR
104 BARI SAX
105 SAX+CLARNET
106 SAX+TRB
107 OBOE
108 ENG HORN
109 BASSOON
110 CLARINET
111 HARMONICA
112 SHANAI
113 BAGPIPE
PIPE
114 PICCOLO
115 FLUTE
116 PAN FLUTE
117 RECORDER
118 BOTTLE
119 SHAKUHACHI
)
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1
123
8
REC/END
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+
–
0
/
NO
PRESS AND HOLD FOR A WHILE.
*
ONE TOUCH
SETTING
9
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120 WHISTLE
121 OCARINA
SYNTH LEAD
122 SQUARE LEAD
123 SAWTOOTH LD
124 VOICE LEAD
125 CRYSTAL
126 BRIGHTNESS
127 SUB AQUA
128 ANALOG LEAD
129 RAIN HOLD
130 70'S LEAD
131 SYNTH CLAVI
SYNTH PAD
132 FANTASIA
133 BELL PAD
134 XENON PAD
135 ANGELS
654
/
YES
136 TRANSFORM
137 ATMOSPHERE
138 SHINING
139 DARK MOON
140 CYBER PAD
141 SCI-FI
ORIENTAL
142 KANOUN
143 OCTAVE KNUN
144 OUD
145 TREMOLO OUD
146 RABABA
147 KAMAN
148 WATARYAT
149 BOUZOUKI
150 BAGLAMAS
151 SANTURI
152 BOUZOUK
KEYBOARD
TOUCH RESPONSE
DUAL VOICE
HARMONY/ECHO
SUSTAIN
153 MIZMAR
154 MIJWEZ
155 NAY
156 KAWALA
157 ARGOUL
158 ARABIC BRAS
159 ARABIC ORG
160 ARABIC ACD
DRUM KITS
161 STANDARD
162 ROOM
163 ROCK
164 ELECTRONIC
165 ANALOG
166 JAZZ
167 BRUSH
168 CLASSIC
169 ARABIC
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MIDI
OUT IN
SUSTAIN
AUX OUT
R L+R/L
DC IN 10-12V
t y u i
■ Rear Panel Controls...............................................................
The Music Stand
t
MIDI OUT and IN Connectors ....................
y SUSTAIN Ja ck ............................................... page 7
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AUX OUT R, L+R/L Jacks.................................
i DC IN 10-12V Jack ........................................ page 6
page 7, 75
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The PSR-A3 is supplied with a music stand
that can be attached to the instrument by inserting
it into the slot at the rear of the control panel.
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5
Setting Up
This section contains information about setting up your PSR-A3
and preparing to play. Be sure to go through this section carefully
before using your PSR-A3.
Power Supply
Your PSR-A3 will run either from batteries or an optional power adaptor.
Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use.
■ Using An Optional AC Power Adaptor .............................................................
Plug the DC output cable from an optional Yamaha PA-5, PA-5B, or PA-
5C AC Power Adaptor into the DC IN jack on the rear panel of the PSR-A3,
then plug the Power Adaptor (or the AC cable of the Power Adaptor) into a
convenient wall AC power socket. The internal batteries are automatically
disconnected when an AC Power Adaptor is used.
DC IN 10-12V
PA-5,
PA-5B,
or
PA-5C
AC power socket
• Never interrupt the power
supply (e.g. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor)
during any PSR-A3 record
operation! Doing so can result
in a loss of data.
• Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5, PA-
5B, or PA-5C AC Power Adaptor to power your instrument
from the AC mains. The use of
other adaptors may result in
irreparable damage to both the
adaptor and the PSR-A3.
■ Using Batteries...............................................................................................................................................
For battery operation the PSR-A3 requires six 1.5V SUM-1, “D” size, R-
20 or equivalent batteries.
When the batteries need to be replaced “Btry Low” will appear on the
display. Also the volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and
other problems may occur . When this happens, turn the power OFF and either replace the batteries or connect an AC adaptor.
Replace the batteries as follows:
ZOpen the battery compartment cover located on the instrument’s bottom
panel.
XInsert the six new batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings
on the inside of the compartment.
CReplace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place.
• When the batteries run down,
replace them with a complete
set of six new batteries.
NEVER mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use different kinds of
batteries (e.g. alkaline and
manganese) at the same time.
• To prevent possible damage
due to battery leakage, remove
the batteries from the instrument if it is not to be used for
an extended period of time.
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Connections
■ The PHONES Jack...................................................................................................................................
A standard pair of stereo headphones
can be plugged in here for private prac-
PHONES
■ SUSTAIN Jack...................................................................................................................................................
tice or late-night playing. The internal
stereo speaker system is automatically
shut off when a pair of headphones is
plugged into the PHONES jack.
Setting Up
An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5
footswitch can be plugged into the rear-
SUSTAIN
panel SUSTAIN jack for sustain control.
The footswitch functions like the damper
pedal on a piano — press for sustain,
release for normal sound.
■ AUX OUT R and L+R/L Jack..................................................................................................
The AUX OUT R and L+R/L jacks
AUX OUT
R L+R/L
Stereo
System
deliver the output of the PSR-A3 for
connection to an external amplifier, mixing console, PA system, or recording
equipment. If you will be connecting the
PSR-A3 to a monophonic sound system,
use only the L+R/L jack. When a plug is
inserted into the L+R/L jack only, the
left- and right-channel signals are combined and delivered via the L+R/L jack
so you don’t lose any of the instrument’s
sound.
• Be sure that you do not press the
pedal while turning the power
ON. If you do, the ON/OFF status
of the footswitch will be reversed.
■ MIDI IN and OUT Connectors.............................................................................................
The MIDI IN connector receives
MIDI data from an external MIDI device
MIDI
OUT IN
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(such as a MIDI sequencer) which can
be used to control the PSR-A3. The
MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI
data generated by the PSR-A3 (e.g. note
and velocity data produced by playing
the keyboard). More details on MIDI are
provided on page 75.
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The Demonstration
Once you’ve set up your PSR-A3, try listening to the pre-programmed
demonstration songs — they’ll give you a good idea of what the PSR-A3
can do! A total of 29 demo songs are provided — songs 01 through 04
play arabic demonstration songs, songs 05 through 21 demonstrate
sever al of the instrument’s voices and songs 22 through 29 demonstrate
a range of accompaniment styles.
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGIT AL EFFECT
Switch ON.................................................................................................................................................................
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REGIST
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY
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ON /
OFF
VOICE
VOL
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ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK
MELODY
REC REC REC
1
OTS
2
REVERB DUAL
CHORUS HARMONY
DSP SUSTAIN
BEAT
TOUCHMINUS ONE
Turn the power ON by pressing the [POWER] switch.
POWER
ON / OFF
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
FINGERED
Set an Initial Volume Level.......................................................................................................
2
Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] control up (clockwise) about a quarterturn from its minimum position. You can re-adjust the [MASTER VOL-
UME] control for the most comfortable overall volume level after playback
begins.
MASTER
VOLUME
MIN MAX
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Press the [DEMO] Button...........................................................................................................
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Press the [DEMO] button to start demo playback. The PSR-A3 SONG
function will automatically be selected and the number and name of the first
demo song will appear on the top line of the display and the SONG [PLAY/
STOP] indicator will light. The demo will begin playing automatically. The
demo songs will play in sequence, and the sequence will repeat until
stopped.
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Skip to the Beginning Of a Different Demo Song.......................
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ArabSng1
While the demonstration is playing you can select any of the 29 demo
songs by using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the
data dial. Playback will skip to the beginning of the selected song.
The Demonstration
• You can play along on the PSRA3 keyboard while the demonstration is playing.
• The volume bars of the song
tracks at the bottom of the display will move in response to the
data in each track while the
demo plays.
• About the demo songs created
by the PSR-A3 internal accompaniment styles:
* Chord names will appear on
the display and the volume
bars of the accomp tracks will
move in response to the data
in each track, while the demo
plays.
* Harmony effect (see page 20)
can be applied when playing
along with the chord progression of the song.
VOICE
FUNCTION
Exit When Done.............................................................................................................................................
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STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
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ArabSng1
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Press the [DEMO] button, the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button, or the
AUTO ACCOMP ANIMENT [START/STOP] button to stop demo play-
back, then press the [VOICE] button to exit from the SONG function and
return to the normal play-mode display when you’ve finished playing the
demo songs.
DEMO
• When you stop the demo songs
played in sequence and start
again by pressing the [PLAY/
STOP] button, the selected song
will play and stop automatically
when the selected song playback
has ended.
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o
Basic Display Operation
The PSR-A3 LCD panel is a large multi-function type that simultaneously
displays and provides access to a number of important parameters. Basic
operation of the display as well as the CURSOR, FUNCTION, MODE, and
NUMBER buttons, and the meaning of the icons which appear in the
display, are summarized briefly below.
The Cursor Buttons
The CURSOR buttons are used to select the
various parameters which appear in the display. Depending on the selected parameter,
the “cursor” may appear as an underline, or
the selected icon or value may simply flash.
Each CURSOR button moves the cursor in the
corresponding direction. The [▲] and [▼]
CURSOR buttons are also used to select functions within the function groups selected by the
FUNCTION buttons in some cases.
The Functions
The PSR-A3 has a range of
functions selected via the
FUNCTION [▲] and [▼]
buttons — e.g. voice selection, style selection, song
number selection, etc. The
currently selected function is
indicated by an arrow in the
display next to the function
list printed immediately to the
left of the display. All of the
listed functions can be selected by pressing either the
FUNCTION [▲] or [▼] button
as many times as necessary
until the arrow in the display
appears next to the name of
the desired function.
Parameter Icons
CART (Cartridge)
Appears when a Music Cartridge song, style, or
registration memory is selected (page 64).
BEAT
Flashes at the current tempo and indicates the
BEAT
current beat during accompaniment and song
playback. (page 36)
OTS (One Touch Setting)
OTS
Appears when the ONE TOUCH SETTING feature is engaged (page 42).
FUNCTION
CURSOR
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
/
ECHO
HARM
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
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REGIST
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY
111
ON /
OFF
VOICE
VOL
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TEMPO TRANSPOSE MEASURE
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ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK
Accompaniment Track Parameters & Icons
The PSR-A3 has 8 accompaniment tracks (RHYTHM1/2, BASS,
CHORD1/2, PAD, and PHRASE1/2), each with ON/OFF, voice number,
and volume parameters that can be set as required (page 38). The
icons, drums for RHYTHM1 and 2, an acoustic applied bass for BASS,
an electric guitar for CHORD1 and 2, violins for PAD, a trumpet for
PHRASE 1 and 2, will appear when the respective track is ON.
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE
111
MELODY
REC REC REC
2
1
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Basic Display Operation
REGIST
TEMPO
TRANSPOSE
MEASURE
REPEAT
m
CHORD
REGIST (Registration Memory)
Indicates the currently selected REGISTRATION MEMORY number (page 49).
TEMPO
Shows the current tempo of accompaniment/song playback (page 34).
TRANSPOSE
The current transpose value (page 23).
MEASURE
Indicates the current measure number
during song recording and playback
(page 57).
REPEAT
Indicates the “A” and “B” repeat points
when programming a repeat section
(page 69).
CHORD
Indicates the current chord name during
accompaniment/ song playback
(page36).
The Modes
The MODE button to the right of the display selects one
of the PSR-A3’s four operational modes: NORMAL,
SPLIT, SINGLE, and FINGERED. The currently selected mode is indicated by an arrow in the display next
to the mode list printed immediately to the right of the
display. All of the listed modes can be selected by
pressing the MODE button as many times as necessary
until the arrow in the display appears next to the name
of the desired mode.
NORMAL: The normal play mode (page 12).
SPLIT: The split-keyboard mode in which different
voices can be played by the left and right
hands (page 15).
SINGLE: The single-finger accompaniment mode
which allows fully-orchestrated accompaniment to be produced by specifying
chords using only one, two or three fingers
(page 31).
FINGERED: The fingered accompaniment mode in
which fully-orchestrated accompaniment is
produced according to chords you play on
the keyboard (page 31).
BEAT
OTS
m
REPEAT CHORD
TOUCHMINUS ONE
REVERB DUAL
CHORUS HARMONY
DSP SUSTAIN
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
FINGERED
MODE
Song Track Parameters & Icons
Like the accompaniment tracks, each of the 3
song tracks has ON/OFF, voice number
(MELODY tracks), and volume parameters
that can be set as required (page 50). Each
track has its own icon which appears when
the track is ON.
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Feature On/Off Icons
MINUS ONE
MINUS ONE
REVERB
CHORUS
DSP
TOUCH
DUAL
HARMONY
SUSTAIN
Appears when the MINUS ONE feature is ON (page 68).
REVERB
Appears when the REVERB EFFECT is ON (page 24).
CHORUS
Appears when the CHORUS EFFECT is ON (page 24).
DSP
Appears when the DSP EFFECT is ON (page 24).
TOUCH (Touch Response)
Appears when the TOUCH RESPONSE is ON (page 17).
DUAL (Dual Voice)
Appears when the DUAL VOICE feature is ON (page 17).
HARMONY
Appears when the HARMONY/ECHO is ON (page 20).
SUSTAIN
Appears when the SUSTAIN is ON (page 22).
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Playing the PSR-A3
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGIT AL EFFECT
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REGIST
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY
111
ON /
OFF
VOICE
VOL
GrandPno
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TEMPO TRANSPOSE MEASURE REPEAT CHORD
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ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK
MELODY
REC REC REC
1
OTS
2
REVERB DUAL
CHORUS HARMONY
DSP SUSTAIN
BEAT
TOUCHMINUS ONE
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
FINGERED
Selecting & Playing Voices
The PSR-A3 has 160 outstanding “pitched” voices (voice numbers 01 through 160) and 9 percussion kits
(numbers 161 through 169) that you can select and play on the keyboard. It includes 19 oriental voices and 1
arabic percussion kit.
Select the NORMAL Mode........................................................................................................
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If you want to play a single voice over the entire range of the PSR-A3
keyboard, you’ll need to select the NORMAL mode. To do this, press the
[MODE] button to the right of the display as many times as necessary until
the arrow in the display appears next to “NORMAL” in the mode list to the
right of the display. The other modes will be described later in this manual.
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
FINGERED
MODE
Select the VOICE Function......................................................................................................
2
Before you select a voice to play, the PSR-A3 voice function must be
selected. The simplest way to do this is to press the [VOICE] button. This
immediately selects the VOICE function no matter what function was previ-
ously selected.
An alternative method is to press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of
the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display
appears next to “VOICE” in the function list to the left of the display.
VOICE
FUNCTION
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
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VOICE
•“Kybd Vol” function (see page
71) in the OVERALL function
group can be quickly selected by
pressing and holding the [VOICE]
button.
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Select a Voice.....................................................................................................................................................
3
The PSR-A3 has 169 voices that can be selected by using either the [–/
NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial. The voices
are listed in the VOICE list printed at the top of the instrument’s control
panel. The number and name of the currently selected voice appears on the
top line of the display panel while the VOICE function is selected.
● The [–/NO] and [+/YES] Buttons
When the VOICE function is selected these buttons step up or down
through the PSR-A3’s voices. Press either button briefly to step to the
next voice in the corresponding direction, or hold the button to scroll
rapidly through the voices in the corresponding direction.
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/YES
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Playing the PSR-A3
• Voice numbers 170~171 exclusively can be used as the dual
voice — see page 19.
● The Number Buttons
The number buttons can be used to directly enter the number of the desired voice, thereby immediately selecting that voice without having to
step through a number of other voices.
Two-digit voice numbers (i.e. “01” through “99”) are selected simply by
entering the two digits in sequence — e.g. to select voice number “57”,
briefly press the [5] buttons and then the [7] button.
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Three-digit voice numbers (i.e. “100” through “169”) are entered by first
pressing and holding the [1] button until “1” appears in the hundreds
position on the display, then press the remaining two digits in sequence.
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1
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VOICE
STYLE
SONG
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• Whenever you select a new
voice, the appropriate voicerelated parameters for that voice
will be set automatically. This is
the PSR-A3 Voice Set function.
The Voice Set function can be
turned OFF if not required —
page 73.
• The stereo pan position of the
voice can be set via the “Pan”
function in the OVERALL function group — see page 72.
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Playing the PSR-A3
● The Data Dial
This is undoubtedly the easiest way to select a voice. Simply rotate the
dial clockwise to increment or counter-clockwise to decrement.
Play & Adjust Volume.........................................................................................................................
4
You can now play the selected voice on the PSR-A3 keyboard. Use the
[MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the overall volume level.
• The optimum octave settings
(OVERALL function: octave = 0)
are set to the keyboard for each
voice (except for keyboard percussion).
• The keyboard volume can be
adjusted independently from the
accompaniment volume via the
“Kybd Vol” function in the OVERALL function group — see page
71. “Kybd Vol” function can be
quickly selected by pressing and
holding the [VOICE] button.
■ Keyboard Percussion
When one of the nine PERCUSSION KIT voices are selected — voice
numbers 161 through 169 — you can play drums and percussion instruments on the keyboard.
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
● The Percussion Kits
161 Standard Kit
162 Room Kit
163 Rock Kit
164 Electronic Kit
165 Analog Kit
169: Arabic Kit (Panel Arabic Kit)
Cabasa
Hager Dom
Bongo L
Zagrouda H
Conga H Open
Closed Rim Shot
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
Conga L
Bongo H
Hager Edge
Nakarazan Dom
Nakarazan Edge
Zagrouda L
Conga H Mute
Snare H Soft
Bass Drum L
Snare H Hard
Floor Tom L
Floor Tom H
169
166 Jazz Kit
167 Brush Kit
168 Classic Kit
169 Arabic Kit
Arabic Hand Clap
Dark Hi-Hat Closed
Dark Hi-Hat Pedal
Low Tom
High Tom
Mid Tom L
Mid Tom H
Crash Cymbal 2
Arab.Kit
(Panel Arabic Kit)
Cowbell
Ride Cymbal 1
Crash Cymbal 1
Doff Dom
Katem Dom
Duhulla Tak
Duhulla Sak
Tambourine
Katem Sak
Dark Hit Hat Open
Duhulla Dom
Claves
Doff Tak
Tabla Dom
Katem Tak
Katem
Tabla Tik
Tabla Sak
Tabla Flam
Tak
Tabla Tak1
Sagat 1
Tabla Roll of Edge
Tabel Dom
Tabla Tak2
Sagat 3
Sagat 2
Rik Dom
Rik Finger 1
Rik Finger 2
Tabel Tak
Rik Sak
Rik Tak 2
Rik Tak 1
Rik Tik
Rik Brass Tremolo
• The drums and percussion
instruments played by the
various keys for voice number
161: Standard Kit are marked
by symbols below the keys.
• The Harmony/Echo and Dual
functions (pages 20 and 17)
cannot be turned ON while a
keyboard percussion voice is
selected, and will automatically
be turned OFF if a keyboard
percussion voice is selected
while they are ON.
• The Transpose and Scale
Tuning parameters (page 23
and 43) have no effect on the
keyboard percussion voices.
• See page 93 for a complete
listing of the keyboard percussion drum instrument assignments.
• The PSR-A3 has two Arabic
Kits (Panel Arabic Kit and GM
Arabic Kit). The illustration
shown to the left is Panel
Arabic Kit which you normally
play on the keyboard. See
page 93 for more information
on Panel Arabic Kit and GM
Arabic Kit.
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The Split Mode
The SPLIT mode lets you play different voices with the left and right hands.
You could, for example, play bass with the left hand while playing piano with
the right. The right-hand voice is the keyboard voice you select in the normal
way (page 12), and the left hand voice is selected via the SPLIT VOICE function, described below. The “split point” is initially set at B2 (note number 59),
but it can be set at any key on the keyboard.
The SPLIT mode is engaged by pressing the [MODE] button so that the
arrow in the display appears next to “SPLIT” in the mode list to the right of the
display.
Playing the PSR-A3
• The SPLIT mode and DUAL
VOICE feature (page 17) can be
used together. In this case the
dual voice plays simultaneously
with the right-hand voice only.
Split Point
Split Voice
Voice selected via
the VOICE function
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
FINGERED
Changing the Split Voice & Related Parameters
Select the SPLIT VOICE Function..............................................................................
1
Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times
as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “SPLIT
VOICE” in the function list to the left of the display .
VOICE
FUNCTION
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
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Aco.Bass
Select the Function and Set As Required.................................................
2
Use the cursor [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the desired function, and
then the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial to
set as required (the name of the selected function and its current setting appear on the top line of the display).
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