Yamaha PSR-GX76, PSR-GX76E User Manual

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.

This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.

This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility.

Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.

When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.

Warning:

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.

Disposal Notice:

Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Yamaha strives to produce 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:

Battery Notice:

This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

92-BP (bottom)

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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

	1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!	with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in
	This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in	all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference,
	this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly	which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to
	approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use	eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:
	the product.	Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the
	2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or	interference.
	another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied	Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse)
	with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure	circuits or install AC line filter/s.
	to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product	In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the
	in the USA.
		antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial
	3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the	type cable.
	requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital	If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please
	devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level	contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you
	of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will	can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corpora-
	not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equip-	tion of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave,
	ment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used	Buena Park, CA90620
	according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause inter-	The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
	ference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance
		Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
	* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.	(class B)

OBSERVERA!

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Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands)

Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. Verbrauchte Batterien oder Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll. Sie können bei einer Sammelstelle für Altbatterien bzw. Sondermüll abgegeben werden. Informieren Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune.

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep these precautions 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:

•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.

•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.

•If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the

power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

•Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.

•Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

•Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.

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:

•Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.

•When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord.

•Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-con- nector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.

•Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.

•Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.

•Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, such as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of batteries from the same maker, since this can cause overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.

•Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

•Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged.

•When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument to prevent possible leakage of the battery fluid.

•Keep batteries away from children.

•If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with water and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns.

•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.

•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 near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products.

•Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

•Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.

•When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, 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.

•Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over.

•Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

■SAVING USER DATA

•Always save data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3 frequently, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error.

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.

Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.

*The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from the ones on your instrument.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-GX76 PortaTone!

You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-use in a highly compact package. Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument.

Read this Owner’s Manual carefully while playing your new PSR-GX76 in order to take full advantage of its various features.

Main Features

The PSR-GX76 is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and functions:

■ Yamaha Education Suite

The PSR-GX76 features the new Yamaha Education Suite — a set of learning tools that utilize the latest technology to make studying and practicing music more fun and fulfilling than ever before!

The Yamaha Education Suite includes:

● Lesson .............................

page 60

The convenient and easy-to-use Lesson feature, guides you through the parts of a song — just like a patient teacher! Select from any one of 100 songs on the PSR-GX76, and learn the leftand righthand parts independently at first, then together. Lesson features four easy steps that help you master each song: Timing, Waiting, Minus One, and Both Hands.

● Grade & Talking .............................

pages 65, 66

The PSR-GX76 also has the Grade and Talking features. Grade is a virtual “teacher,” evaluating your practice sessions and rating your performance. The convenient Talking function “announces” each Lesson step and your “grades,” among other things.

● Dictionary .............................

page 45

Dictionary is a built-in “chord encyclopedia” that teaches you how to play specific chords by showing you the appropriate notes in the display — perfect for when you know the name of a chord and want to quickly learn how to play it!

■ Portable Grand .............................

page 20

The PSR-GX76 also has a Portable Grand function for realistic piano performance. Pressing the [Piano] button instantly calls up the stunningly authentic “Stereo Sampled Piano” voice and configures the entire PSR-GX76 for optimum piano play. Special Pianist styles — with piano-only accompaniment — are also provided.

■ DJ .............................

page 22

The DJ feature is an exciting new addition to the PSR-GX76, that puts a wealth of contemporary sounds and rhythms at your fingertips. Pressing the [DJ] button instantly calls up one of the special DJ songs (“DJ GAME”) and a DJ style, and provides the appropriate voice and sound effects to match.

Other powerful features include:

•256 exceptionally realistic and dynamic voices, utilizing digital recordings of actual instruments.

•Special Split voices, with two different voices playable from separate sections of the keyboard.

•10 different Drum Kit voices, with individual drum and percussion sounds on each key.

•High-quality Reverb, DSP, and Harmony effects for enhancing the sound of the voices — and your performance.

•100 auto accompaniment styles, each with Intro, Main A and B, and Ending sections. An Auto Fill function adds dynamic fills when switching sections.

•Powerful, easy-to-use song recording operations, for recording and playing back up to five of your original songs.

•Registration Memory presets for storing all of the PSRGX76’s panel settings to a single button for instant and automatic recall.

•One Touch Setting function for automatically calling up an appropriate voice to match the style or song you select.

•Touch Response and Dynamic Filter that give you extraordinarily expressive control over the voices. They automatically change both the volume and tone according to your playing strength — just like a real musical instrument!

•Full MIDI and General MIDI (GM) compatibility, letting you easily integrate the PSR-GX76 into a MIDI music system, and use the built-in GM voices with all GM software.

•Expressive Pitch Bend wheel for changing the pitch in real time.

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Contents

Panel Controls and Terminals ........................	6
Setting Up.........................................................	8
• Power Requirements ..........................................	8
• Turning On the Power.........................................	8
• Accessory Jacks .................................................	9
Quick Guide	10
Step 1 Voices ...........................................................	10
Step 2 Songs ............................................................	12
Step 3 Auto Accompaniment .....................................	14
Step 4 Lesson ..........................................................	16
Panel Display Indications .............................	18
Portable Grand...............................................	20
• Playing the Portable Grand...............................	20
• Using the Metronome .......................................	20
DJ ....................................................................	22
• Playing the DJ...................................................	22
Playing Voices ...............................................	23
• Playing a Voice .................................................	23
• One Touch Setting............................................	25
• Transpose and Tuning......................................	26
• Pitch Bend Range.............................................	27
• Touch and Touch Sensitivity.............................	28
Effects.............................................................	29
• Reverb ..............................................................	29
• DSP ..................................................................	30
• Harmony ...........................................................	31
Auto Accompaniment....................................	34
• Selecting a Style ...............................................	34
• Playing the Accompaniment .............................	35
• Sync Stop .........................................................	39
• Changing the Tempo ........................................	40
• Accompaniment Sections
(Main A/B and Fill-ins) ......................................	40
• Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume .............	41
• Using Auto Accompaniment
— Multi Fingering .............................................	42
• Setting the Split Point .......................................	44
• Dictionary..........................................................	45
Registration Memory .....................................	48
• Registration Memory Presets ...........................	48
• Recording a Registration Memory Preset.........	48
• Recalling a Registration Memory Preset ..........	49

Selecting and Playing Songs .......................	50
• Selecting and Playing a Song ..........................	50
• A-B Repeat ......................................................	51
• Melody Voice Change......................................	52
• Changing the Tempo .......................................	53
• Adjusting the Song Volume..............................	54
Song Recording.............................................	55
• Recording a User Song....................................	55
• Song Clear ......................................................	58
• Track Clear ......................................................	59
Song Lesson ..................................................	60
• Using the Lesson Feature................................	60
• Lesson 1 — Timing ..........................................	62
• Lesson 2 — Waiting.........................................	63
• Lesson 3 — Minus One ...................................	63
• Lesson 4 — Both Hands ..................................	64
• Grade ...............................................................	65
Talking ............................................................	66
MIDI Functions...............................................	67
• What Is MIDI? ..................................................	67
• Connecting to a Personal Computer................	69
• Controlling PSR-GX76 Playback from an External
Device — External Clock .................................	70
• Using Bulk Dump Send to Save Data ..............	71
• Using Initial Setup Send with a Sequencer......	73
• Local Control....................................................	74
Troubleshooting ............................................	75
Data Backup & Initialization .........................	76
Voice List .......................................................	77
Style List ........................................................	81
Drum Kit List ..................................................	82
MIDI Implementation Chart ...........................	84
Specifications ................................................	87
Index ...............................................................	88

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PanelControlsand Terminals

■ Front Panel

q	e r	u		u	i	!2
	t	000 GrandPno		!0
w	y			o		!1
		@0	@1	@2

!9 !3!4!5 !6!7!8 @3 @4

q Power switch ([STANDBY/ON])

w [MASTER VOLUME] dial

This determines the overall volume of the PSR-GX76.

e [TOUCH] button

This turns the Touch function on and off. (See page 28.) Holding down this button allows you to adjust the Touch Sensitivity setting. (See page 28.)

r [HARMONY] button

This turns the Harmony effect on and off. (See page 31.)

t [Dict.] (DICTIONARY) button

This calls up the Dictionary function (page 45).

y LESSON [L] (Left) and [R] (Right) buttons

These call up the Lesson exercises for the corresponding hand (left or right) for the selected song. (See page 61.)

u Overall (left, right) buttons

These two buttons on either side of the LCD let you call up various functions, settings, and operations of the PSR-GX76, including effects, transpose, tuning, and MIDI. (See page 29.)

i [DEMO] button

This is used to play the Demo songs. (See page 12.)

o [Piano] button

This instantly calls up the Grand Piano voice, plus a special piano song and style. (See page 10.)

!0[METRONOME] button

This turns the metronome on and off. (See page 20.)

!1[DJ] button

This instantly calls up a special DJ voice, song and style.

!2Numeric keypad, [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons

These are used for selecting songs, voices, and styles. (See pages 24.) They are also used for adjusting certain settings and answering certain display prompts.

!3[ACMP ON/OFF] / [A-B REPEAT] button

When the Style mode is selected, this turns the auto accompaniment on and off. (See page 35.) In the Song mode, this calls up the A-B Repeat function. (See page 51.)

!4[SYNC STOP] button

This turns the Sync Stop function on and off. (See page 39.)

!5[SYNC START] / [ PAUSE] button

This turns the Sync Start function on and off. (See

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Panel Controls andTerminals

page 36.) In the Song mode, it is used to temporarily pause song playback. (See page 52.)

!6[START/STOP] button

When the Style mode is selected, this alternately starts and stops the auto accompaniment. (See page 35.) In the Song mode, this alternately starts and stops song playback. (See page 51.)

!7[INTRO/ENDING] / [ REW] button

When the Style mode is selected, this is used to control the Intro and Ending functions. (See page 35.) When the Song mode is selected, this is used as a “rewind” control, or move the song playback point back toward the beginning.

!8[MAIN/AUTO FILL] / [ FF] button

When the Style mode is selected, these are used to change auto accompaniment sections and control the Auto Fill function. (See page 40.) When the Song mode is selected, this is used as a “fast forward” control, or move the song playback point toward the end.

!9[TEMPO/TAP] button

This button is used to call up the Tempo setting, letting you set the Tempo with the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons. (See page 20.) It also allows you to tap out the tempo and automatically start a selected song or style at that tapped speed. (See page 36.)

@0[SONG] button

This is for enabling song selection. (See page 50.)

@1[STYLE] button

This is for enabling style selection. (See page 34.)

@2[VOICE] button

This is for enabling voice selection. (See page 23.) Holding down this button calls up the Melody Voice Change function. (See page 52.)

@3[SONG MEMORY] buttons

These buttons ([RECORD], [1] - [5], [A]) are used for song recording, letting you record up to six different tracks of a song (including a special Chord track). (See page 56.) They are also used for clearing recorded data of all or specific tracks of a User song. (See pages 59, 58.)

@4REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons

These are used for selecting and recording the Registration Memory presets. (See page 48.)

@5[PITCH BEND] wheel

This is used for raising or lowering the pitch of the voices as you play. The pitch bend range of the wheel can also be set. (See page 27.)

■ Rear Panel

@6			@7	@8	@9

@6MIDI IN, OUT terminals

@8PHONES/OUTPUT jack

These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See page 67.)

@7SUSTAIN jack

This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch for control over sustain, just like the damper pedal on a piano. (See page 9.)

This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker system. (See page 9.)

@9DC IN 10-12V jack

This is for connection to a PA-3B AC power adaptor. (See page 8.)

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Setting Up

This section contains information about setting up your PSR-GX76 for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument.

Power Requirements

Although the PSR-GX76 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources.

■ Using an AC Power Adaptor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

To connect your PSR-GX76 to a wall socket, you will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. Use of other AC adaptors could result in damage to the instrument, so be sure to ask for the right kind. Connect one end of the adaptor to the DC IN 10-12V jack on the rear panel of your PSR-GX76, and the other end to a suitable electrical outlet.

■ Using Batteries • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

● Inserting Batteries

Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. Insert six 1.5-volt size “D” (SUM-1, R-20 or equivalent) batteries as shown in the illustration, making sure that the positive and negative terminals are properly aligned, and replace the lid.

DC:9V SUM-1, “D” SIZE, R-20 OR EQUIV.

OPEN

● When the Batteries Run Down

When the batteries run low and the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the PSR-GX76 may not sound or function properly. As soon as this happens, replace them with a complete set of six new batteries.

•Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during any PSR-GX76 record operation! Doing so can result in a loss of data.

•Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the PSRGX76.

•Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-GX76, or during electrical storms.

•Never mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries (e.g., alkaline and manganese).

•To prevent possible damage from battery leakage, remove the batteries from the instrument if it is not to be used for a long time.

Turning On the Power

With the AC power adaptor connected or with batteries installed, simply press the power switch until it locks in the ON position. When the instrument is not in use, be sure to turn the power off. (Press the switch again so that it pops up.)

•Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level.

When you are not using the PSR-GX76 for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument.

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Setting Up

Accessory Jacks

■ Using Headphones• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set of stereo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. Sound from the builtin speaker system is automatically cut off when you insert a headphone plug into this jack.

■ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System • • • • • • •

Though the PSR-GX76 is equipped with a built-in speaker system, you can also play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. First, make sure the PSRGX76 and any external devices are turned off, then connect one end of a stereo audio cable to the LINE IN or AUX IN jack(s) of the other device and the other end to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the PSR-GX76.

•To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of the external devices at the minimum setting before connecting them. Failure to observe these cautions may result in electric shock or equipment damage. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all devices at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.

Stereo System

■ Using a Footswitch• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

This feature lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the voices. The footswitch functions the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano — press and hold down the footswitch as you play the keyboard to sustain the sound.

•Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before turning on the power.

•Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing this changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed footswitch operation.

■ Using the MIDI Terminals • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

The PSR-GX76 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PSRGX76 with other MIDI instruments and devices. (For more information, see page 67.)

MIDI instrument

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Quick Step1Voices

Guide

w

z

w

000 GrandPno

q

z q

Playing the Piano

Simply by pressing the [Piano] button, you can automatically reset the entire PSR-GX76 for piano play.

z Press the [Piano] button.
	Playing along with the Metronome
	z Press the [METRONOME] button.

000 GrandPno

x Play the keyboard.

Want to find out more? See page 20.

Want to find out more? See page 20.

● Panel Voice List

No.	Voice Name		No.	Voice Name		No.	Voice Name		No.	Voice Name		No.	Voice Name
	PIANO		013	Jazz Organ 2		025	Folk Guitar		039	Techno Bass			CHOIR
001	Grand Piano		014	Jazz Organ 3		026	12Strings Guitar		040	Dance Bass		053	Choir
002	Bright Piano		015	Full Organ		027	Jazz Guitar			STRINGS		054	Choir Aahs
003	Honky-tonk Piano		016	Rock Organ 1		028	Octave Guitar		041	Strings		055	Choir Oohs
004	MIDI Grand Piano		017	Rock Organ 2		029	Clean Guitar		042	Chamber Strings		056	Synth Choir
005	CP 80		018	Church Organ		030	Muted Guitar		043	Synth Strings			SAXOPHONE
006	Harpsichord		019	Reed Organ		031	Overdriven Guitar		044	Slow Strings		057	Soprano Sax
	E.PIANO			ACCORDION		032	Distortion Guitar		045	Tremolo Strings		058	Alto Sax
007	Funky Electric Piano		020	Traditional			BASS		046	Pizzicato Strings		059	Tenor Sax
008	DX Electric Piano			Accordion		033	Acoustic Bass		047	Orchestra Hit		060	Baritone Sax
			021	Musette Accordion
009	Hyper Electric Piano					034	Finger Bass		048	Violin		061	Oboe
			022	Bandoneon
010	Bell Electric Piano					035	Pick Bass		049	Cello		062	English Horn
			023	Harmonica
011	Clavi					036	Fretless Bass		050	Contrabass		063	Bassoon
				GUITAR
	ORGAN					037	Slap Bass		051	Banjo		064	Clarinet
			024	Classical Guitar
012	Jazz Organ 1					038	Synth Bass		052	Harp

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Step 1 Voices

Selecting and Playing Other Voices

The PSR-GX76 has a huge total of 256 dynamic and realistic instrument voices. Let’s try a few of them out now...

q Press the [VOICE] button.

w Select a voice.

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Want to find out more? See page 23.

Playing with the DJ Feature

The exciting new DJ feature gives you a full variety of dance and DJ sounds — letting you create your own real-time mixes and groove along with various contemporary rhythms.

q Press the [DJ] button.

w Press the Lesson [L] or [R] button.

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e Play the DJ voice.

Want to find out more? See page 22.

No.	Voice Name		No.	Voice Name		No.	Voice Name		No.	Voice Name		No.	Voice Name
	TRUMPET		078	Recorder			PERCUSSION		103	Choir Oohs/Ocarina		115	DJ game 7
065	Trumpet		079	Ocarina		091	Vibraphone		104	Vibraphone/		116	DJ game 8
										Jazz Guitar
066	Muted Trumpet			SYNTH LEAD		092	Marimba					117	DJ game 9
									105	Classical Guitar/
067	Trombone		080	Square Lead		093	Xylophone					118	DJ game 10
										Flute
068	Trombone Section		081	Sawtooth Lead		094	Steel Drums						DRUM KITS
									106	French Horn/Trumpet
069	French Horn		082	Voice Lead		095	Celesta					119	Standard Kit 1
									107	Church Organ/
070	Tuba		083	Crystal		096	Tubular Bells					120	Standard Kit 2
										Choir Aahs
	BRASS		084	Brightness		097	Timpani					121	Room Kit
									108	Grand Piano/
071	Brass Section		085	Analog Lead		098	Music Box			Musette Accordion		122	Rock Kit
072	Synth Brass			SYNTH PAD			SPLIT					123	Electronic Kit
										DJ
073	Jump Brass		086	Fantasia		099	Strings/Grand Piano		109	DJ game 1		124	Analog Kit
074	Techno Brass		087	Bell Pad		100	Grand Piano/Violin					125	Dance Kit
									110	DJ game 2
	FLUTE		088	Xenon Pad		101	DX Electric Piano/					126	Jazz Kit
									111	DJ game 3
075	Flute		089	Angels			Harmonica		112	DJ game 4		127	Brush Kit
						102	Grand Piano/
076	Piccolo		090	Dark Moon					113	DJ game 5		128	Symphony Kit
							Tenor Sax
077	Pan Flute
									114	DJ game 6

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Quick Step2Songs

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Playing the Songs

The PSR-GX76 is packed with a total of 105 songs, including five User songs to which you can record your own performances, plus 100 songs that not only showcase the high-quality sound of the PSR-GX76 but can also be used with the educational Lesson feature.

Playing the Demo songs

Playing a single song

Demo songs (001 - 010) showcase the sophisticated features and stunning sound of the PSR-GX76. Let’s play the Demo songs now, starting with 001...

z Press the [DEMO] button.

001 Carmel

x Stop the Demo song.

or

Naturally, you can also individually select and play back any of the PSR-GX76’s songs (001 - 100).

z Press the [SONG] button.

001 Carmel

x Select a song.

002 Virtual

•The PSR-GX76 also has a Demo Cancel function that allows you to disable Demo playback.

c Start (and stop) the song.

Want to find out more? See page 50.

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Step 2 Songs

Recording Your Own Song

Much like a multi-track tape recorder, the PSR-GX76 lets you play and record the individual parts of your own song in real time.

q Select the desired User song (101 - 105) for recording.

102 User 2

w Simultaneously hold down the [RECORD] button and press the desired track number button ([1] - [5]).

102 User 2

● Song List

No.	Song Name		No.	Song Name
	DEMO		026	String Quartet No.17 2nd
001	Carmel			mov. "Serenade"
			027	Menuett
002	Virtual Insanity
			028	Canon
003	Rockin’
			029	The Danube Waves
004	DX EP
			030	From "The Magic Flute"
005	Arabesque 1
	(Grand Piano)		031	Piano Sonate op.27-2
006	Funky EP			"Mondschein"
			032	"The Surprise" Symphony
007	Jazz Organ
			033	To A Wild Rose
008	Romance De L'amour
	(Guitar)		034	Air de Torëador "Carmen"
009	Eine Kleine Nachtmusik		035	O Mio Babbino Caro
	(Strings)			(From "Gianni Schicchi")
010	Honky-Tonk Piano			ACCOMPANIMENT
	PRACTICE		036	Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
011	Little Brown Jug		037	Beautiful Dreamer
012	Loch Lomond		038	Battle Hymn Of The Republic
013	Oh! Susanna		039	Home Sweet Home
014	Song Of The Pearl Fisher		040	Valse Des Fleurs
015	Wenn Ich Ein Vöglein Wär ?			(From "The Nutcracker")
			041	Aloha Oe
016	Die Lorelei
			042	I've Been Working On The
017	Funiculi-Funicula
				Railroad
018	Turkey In The Straw
			043	My Darling Clementine
019	Old Folks At Home
			044	Auld Lang Syne
020	Silent Night
			045	Grandfather's Clock
021	Jingle Bells
			046	Amazing Grace
022	Muss I Denn
			047	My Bonnie
023	Ring De Banjo
			048	Yankee Doodle
024	Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
			049	Joy To The World
025	Gavotte
			050	O Du Lieber Augustin

e Start recording by playing a melody on the keyboard.

The PSR-GX76 starts recording as soon as you play the first note on the keyboard.

r To stop recording, press the [START/STOP] button.

Want to find out more? See page 55.

No.	Song Name		No.	Song Name
	PIANIST		075	Slavonic Dances No.10
051	Melody in F		076	American Patrol
052	Greensleeves		077	Camptown Races
053	Souvenir De Moscou op.6		078	La Primavera
054	Menuett			(From Le Quattro Stagioni)
			079	Mëditation De Thais
055	Leggenda Valacca
			080	Ungarische Tänze Nr.5
056	Aura Lee
				BANDSMAN
057	Londonderry Air
			081	Rock Chick
058	Nocturne op.9-2
			082	Love You
059	Liebesträume Nr.3
			083	Electric Path
060	Tango (Espana)
			084	Laidback
061	Etude op.10-3 "Chanson
	De L'adieu"		085	Twilight
062	Rondo K.V.485		086	Beach Party
063	Clair De Lune		087	Sometime
064	Moments Musicaux op.94-3		088	Rock Melon Vamp
065	The Entertainer		089	Slunky
066	Träumerei		090	Always
067	Auf Flügeln Des Gesanges			DJ
	op.34-2		091	DJ Game
068	Prelude (Wohltemperierte
			092	Ragga
	Klavier 1-1)
			093	Digital Rock
069	La Viollette
			094	Hip House
070	Für Elise
			095	All That
	ORCHESTRA
			096	Pop Reggae
071	Frühlingsstimmen		097	Acid House
072	Danse Des Mirlitons From
			098	SupaBad
	"The Nutcracker"
			099	Acid Techno
073	Frühlingslied
			100	Flares
074	"Orphëe Aux Enfers"
	Ouverture

The star mark( ) by certain song names indicates that the Song plays back at a “free” Tempo.(see page 50, 61)

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Quick Step3AutoAccompaniment

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Using the Auto Accompaniment

The powerful yet easy-to-use Auto Accompaniment features give you professional instrumental backing for your performances. Simply play chords with your left hand — and the PSR-GX76 automatically produces appropriate bass, chord and rhythm backing. Use your right hand to play melodies, and you’ll sound like an entire band!

•For more infomation on playing proper chords for the auto accompaniment, see “Using Auto Accompaniment — Multi Fingering” on page 42 and “Looking up Chords in the Dictionary” on the next page.

Accompaniment

section

Left hand + Right hand

Auto accompaniment

Melody

(for example,

bass + guitar + drums)

z Press the [STYLE] button.

This calls up the Style mode.

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x Select a style.

Refer to the Style List on page 81.

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c Turn the auto accompaniment on.

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Accompaniment section

Step 3 Auto Accompaniment

Looking up Chords in the Dictionary

The convenient Dictionary function teaches you how to play chords by showing you the individual notes. In the example

below, we’ll learn how to play a GM7 chord...

Keys for entering

Keys for entering

the chord type (C3 — B4)

the chord root (C5 — B5)

cSpecify the chord type of the chord (in this case, M7).

Learning how to play a specific chord

Example:

G M7

Root note Chord type

z Press the [Dict.] button.

Dict.

xSpecify the root note of the chord (in this case, G).

v Turn the Sync Start function on.

b Play a chord with your left hand.

The auto accompaniment starts as soon as you play the keyboard. For more on chords, see “Looking up Chords in the Dictionary” above.

vPlay the notes of the chord as indicated in the keyboard diagram in the display. The chord name flashes when the chord is played properly.

Accompaniment

section

bTo leave the Dictionary function, press the [Dict.] button again

Want to find out more? See page 45.

n Select a section.

The auto accompaniment has four sections: Intro, Main A/B, and Ending.

m Stop the auto accompaniment.

Want to find out more? See page 35.

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Quick Step4Lesson

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Using the Lesson Feature

Songs 001 to 100 are specially designed for use with the educational Lesson feature. Lesson makes it fun and easy to master these songs. You can practice the leftand right-hand parts of each song individually: simply press the appropriate button, [L] (left) or [R] (right). The practice steps below apply to either hand.

Lesson 1 — Timing . . . . . . . . .This lesson step lets you practice just the timing of the notes.

Lesson 2 — Waiting . . . . . . . .In this lesson step, the PSR-GX76 waits for you to play the correct notes before continuing playback of the song.

Lesson 3 — Minus One . . . . .This lesson step plays back the song with one part muted — letting you play and master the missing part yourself.

Lesson 4 — Both Hands . . . . .This lesson step is the same as “Minus One,” except in that both the leftand right-hand parts are muted — letting you play and master both hands.

z Select one of the Lesson songs.

For instructions on selecting songs, see page 50.

x Select the part you wish to work on (left or right) and the Lesson step.

If you want to work on the right-hand part, press the [R] button; to work on the left, press the [L] button.

r1 Timing

•Each press of the corresponding button ([L] or [R]) alternately selects Lessons 1 - 3. Pressing both buttons simultaneously calls up Lesson 4, Both Hands.

c Start the Lesson.

v When you’re finished, stop the Lesson.

•You can also exit from the Lesson by pressing one the LESSON buttons ([L] or [R]) repeatedly until “OFF” is shown in the display.

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Step4 Lesson

Lesson 1 — Timing

Grade

This step lets you work on the timing of the notes. In Lesson 1, the particular note you play on the keyboard is unimportant. The PSR-GX76 checks your timing and how rhythmically “tight” your playing is.

r1 Timing

Want to find out more? See page 62.

Lesson 2 — Waiting

In Lesson 2, you practice playing the notes correctly as they appear in the display notation. The accompaniment pauses and waits for you to play the notes correctly before it continues.

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Want to find out more? See page 63.

The PSR-GX76 has a built-in evaluation function that monitors your practicing and — like a real teacher — tells you how well you did each exercise. Four grades are assigned, depending on your performance: “OK,” “Good,” “Very Good,” and “Excellent.”

Want to find out more? See page 65.

Talking

This feature “talks” to you through the speakers, “announcing” the Grade comments as well as the titles of the Lesson steps.

Want to find out more? See page 66.

Changing the Tempo

Naturally, you can change the tempo (speed) of the song to your liking, letting you slow down difficult passages and bring up the tempo gradually until you master them at normal speed.

z Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button.

Lesson 3 — Minus One

In Lesson 3, one of the parts is muted, and you practice the missing part in time with the rhythm.

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120 TEMPO

xUse the numeric keypad to set the desired tempo.

Want to find out more? See page 63.

Lesson 4 — Both Hands

Lesson 4 is just like Lesson 3, except that the parts for

both hands are muted, letting you practice the missing

parts in time with the rhythm.

• The PSR-GX76 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that allows you to “tap” a new tempo in real time. (See page 36.)

Lr4 BothHand

Want to find out more? See page 64.

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PanelDisplay Indications

The PSR-GX76 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instrument. The section below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the display.

!0Touch indicator	w Overall indicator	i Song/Voice/Style name and
		number, Tempo
!1Harmony indicator		q Indicators

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t Measure

!2Sync Stop indicator

e Notation

o Song track

u Chord

y Beat marks

!3Accompaniment On

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q Indicators

w Overall indicator

These indicate the operating condition of the PSRGX76 as shown below:

Using the numeric keypad selects voice numbers. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts song playback.

Using the numeric keypad selects voice numbers. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts style playback.

Using the numeric keypad selects song numbers. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts song playback.

The Overall buttons (on either side of the LCD) let you access the Function operations and settings of the PSR-GX76. The currently selected setting is indicated by a dark bar that appears next to its name (printed on the panel).

e Notation / r Keyboard

These two portions of the display conveniently indicate notes. When a song is being played back, they show the melody or chord notes in succession. When you play the keyboard yourself, the display shows the notes you play.

•For a few specific chords, not all notes may be shown in the notation section of the display. This is due to space limitations in the display.

Using the numeric keypad selects style numbers. Pressing the [START/STOP] button starts style playback.

t Measure

These show the current measure during playback of a song or style.

y Beat marks

These marks (one large, three small) flash in sequence and in time with the song or style. The large arrow indicates the first beat of the measure.

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Panel Display Indications

u Chord

When a song (with chords) is being played back, this indicates the current chord root and type. It also indicates chords played in the ACMP section of the keyboard when the Style mode and auto accompaniment are on.

iSong/Voice/Style name and number, Tempo

This portion of the display indicates the name and number of the currently selected song, voice, or style. It also displays the name and current value or setting of the Overall functions and the Function parameters, as well as other important operation messages. When the tempo setting is active, the value is shown.

o Song track indicators

In song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See page 56.)

!0Touch indicator

This appears when the Touch function is turned on. (See page 28.)

!1Harmony indicator

This appears when the Harmony effect is turned on. (See page 31.)

!2Sync Stop indicator

This appears when the Sync Stop function is turned on. (See page 39.)

!3Accompaniment On indicator

This appears when the auto accompaniment has been turned on. (See page 35.)

Music Stand

Insert the bottom edge of the included music stand into the slot located at the top rear of the PSR-GX76 control panel.

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Portable Grand

This convenient function lets you instantly call up the Grand Piano voice.

Playing the Portable Grand

Press the [Piano] button.

• When the [Piano] button is pressed, One Touch Setting (page 25) and Touch function (page 28) is automatically turned on.

Doing this automatically cancels any other mode or function, and resets the entire instrument for playing the special “Stereo Sampled Piano” Grand Piano voice. It automatically calls up song #051 (Melody in F) and style #086 (Stride).

The Portable Grand setting is designed also for playing with the special Pianist styles (#086 - #100). When auto accompaniment is turned on, these provide piano-only accompaniment in a variety of music styles.

Using the Metronome

1 Call up the Tempo setting.

Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button.

Current Tempo value

068 TEMPO

2 Change the value.

Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Tempo value, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value.

•To restore the default Metronome Tempo value, press both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously.

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Portable Grand

3 Turn on the Metronome.

Press the [METRONOME] button.

Indicates the beat number in the measure.

To turn the Metronome off, press the [METRONOME] button again.

Setting the Metronome Time Signature

The time signature of the Metronome can be set to various quarter-note based meters.

•The time signature changes automatically when a style or song is selected.

Hold down the [METRONOME] button (until “TIME SIG” appears in the display), then press the button on the numeric keypad that corresponds to the desired time signature (see chart at right).

Numeric Time signature keypad

11/4 — Plays only “1” beats (all high clicks)

22/4

33/4

44/4

55/4

66/4

77/4

88/4

99/4

0 Plays no “1” beats (all low clicks)

Indicates current beat number

2 TIME SIG

Adjusting the Metronome Volume

You can adjust the volume of the Metronome sound independently of the other PSR-GX76 sounds. The volume range is 000 - 127.

1 Call up the Metronome Volume setting.

Press the right Overall button until “MTR VOL” appears in the display.

Current Metronome Volume value

100 MTR VOL

Indicates Metronome

Volume is selected

2 Change the value.

Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Metronome Volume value, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value.

Restoring the Default Metronome Volume Value

To restore the default Metronome Volume value (100), press both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Metronome Volume is selected in the Overall menu).

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DJ

This exciting feature lets you instantly call up a dynamic DJ voice and style for playing contemporary dance music.

Playing the DJ

1 Press the [DJ] button.

000 DJgame 1

Doing this automatically resets the entire instrument for playing the specially programmed DJ song and voice.

2 Turn on the Lesson feature, and select a Lesson step.

Lesson steps 1 - 3 can be used with DJ play. Press either the [L] or [R] button, repeatedly if necessary, until the desired Lesson step is called up.

The DJ voice is divided into “blocks” (as shown below). Each block has a different sound.

Block #1 Block #2 Block #3 Block #4

For Lesson 1, any note on the keyboard can be played. For the other Lesson steps, play the appropriate octave block.

Once the song starts playing, play the appropriate block as indicated in the display. (When Talking is on, the blocks are also “announced” in Lesson 2.)

Block number

•If two sixteenth notes are to be played, the appropriate block numbers appear successively at the same position. If the same block is to be played twice as sixteenth notes, an equal sign appears after the block number (as shown below).

Indicates that the

31 third block and first

block are to be played as succesive sixteenth notes.

Indicates that the 3 = third block is to be played as two six-

teenth notes.

r1 1 32 33

When the DJ “teacher” is playing, the block numbers appear in the display one after another according to the rhythm.

3 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the song.

•Since there are no left or right parts in the DJ song, the [L] and [R] buttons can be used interchangeably. Also for the same reason, Lesson 3 and Lesson 4 are identical.

•Try playing one of the special DJ voices (#109 - #118) or the DJ songs. (#091 - #100)

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PlayingVoices

The PSR-GX76 features a total of 256 authentic voices — all of which have been created with Yamaha’s sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. These include 128 General MIDI voices, plus special Split voices, DJ voices and drum kits.

The voices are divided into various instrument categories, and many of the voice names are printed on the panel for convenience. For a complete list of available voices, see page 77.

Special Split voices (#099 - #108) feature two different voices that you can play from separate sections of the keyboard — for example, playing a bass voice with your left hand and a piano voice with your right.

A special set of DJ voices (#109 - #118) provides dynamic, exciting voices for playing many of today’s popular music styles.

The Voice mode also features special effect sections that let you enhance the sound of the voice. These include Reverb and Harmony, as well as a “DSP” section that provides miscellaneous effects, such as tremolo, echo, delay, equalization, and wah. (See page 29.)

There’s also a Touch Sensitivity control (page 28), which determines how the voices respond to your playing technique.

The PSR-GX76 also includes special Drum Kit voices — #119 - #128 — that let you play various drum and percussion sounds from the keyboard. (Refer to the Drum Kit Voice chart on page 82.)

When a voice is selected, the most suitable DSP Type (page 30) and Harmony Type (page 31) for the voice are automatically called up.

Playing a Voice

1 Press the [VOICE] button.

Voice name and number

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Indicates Voice mode

is selected

2 Select the desired voice number.

Use the numeric keypad. The voices and their numbers are shown on the panel. A complete list of the available voices is given on page 77 .

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Playing Voices

There are two ways to select voices: 1) directly entering the voice number with the numeric keypad, or 2) using the [+]/[-] buttons to step up and down through the voice numbers.

■ Using the numeric keypad

Enter the digits of the voice number as indicated on the panel. For example, to select voice #109, press “1” on the numeric keypad, then “0”, “9.” For voice numbers beginning with zeroes (such as #042 or #006), the initial zeroes may be omitted.

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■ Using the [+]/[-] buttons

Press the [+] button to select the next voice number, and press the [-] button to select the previous voice. Holding down either button continuously scrolls up or down through the numbers.

3 Play the selected voice.

Since either the Style or Song mode is active in the background (as indicated by the illustration in the display), you can also play styles or songs, respectively, in the Voice mode by simply pressing the [START/STOP] button. The last selected style or song will be played.

•Each voice is automatically called up with the most suitable octave range setting. Thus, playing middle C with one voice may sound higher or lower than another voice at the same key.

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Playing Voices

About Panel Voices and GM Voices

Keep in mind that the PSR-GX76 has two separate sets of voices: 128 Panel voices and 128 GM (General MIDI) Voices. The GM Voices can also be used for optimum playback of GM-compatible song data. This means that any GM song data (played from a sequencer or other MIDI device) will sound just as the composer or programmer intended.

Drum Kit Voice Chart (voices 119 - 128)

When one of the 10 panel Drum Kit voices are selected you can play different drums and percussion instruments on the keyboard.

119 Std.Kit1

No.	Name	LCD
119	Standard Kit 1	Std.Kit1
120	Standard Kit 2	Std.Kit2
121	Room Kit	Room Kit
122	Rock Kit	Rock Kit
123	Electronic Kit	Elct.Kit
124	Analog Kit	AnlogKit
125	Dance Kit	DanceKit
126	Jazz Kit	Jazz Kit
127	Brush Kit	BrushKit
128	Symphony Kit	SymphKit

One Touch Setting

This special “voice” is actually a convenient feature which automatically selects a suitable voice for you when you select a style. The voice is selected to best match the style or song you’ve called up.

1 Select voice #000 (One Touch Setting).

One Touch Setting is selected

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The One Touch Setting feature automatically calls up a voice that best matches the style or song you’ve selected.

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Playing Voices

Transpose and Tuning

You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the entire PSR-GX76 sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions.

■ Transpose • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to easily match the pitch of the PSR-GX76 to other instruments or singers, or play in a different key without changing your fingering. The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range of ± 12 semitones (± 1 octave).

•The Transpose function has no effect on the DJ voices (#109 - #118) or the Drum Kits voices (#119 - #128).

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Select the Transpose function.

Press the right Overall button, repeatedly if necessary, until “TRANSPOS” appears in the display.

Current Transpose value

00 TRANSPOS

Indicates Transpose is selected

Change the value.

Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Transpose value (-12 - +12). To transpose the pitch down, simultaneously press and hold the [-] button, and use the numeric keypad to type in the (negative) value. You can also use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value.

Restoring the Default Transpose Value

If you’ve changed the Transpose setting, you can instantly restore the default setting of “00” by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is selected).

■ Tuning • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to accurately match the tuning with that of other instruments. The Tuning settings can be adjusted over a range of ± 100 (approx. ± 1 semitone).

1 Select the Tuning function.

Press the right Overall button, repeatedly if necessary, until “TUNING” appears in the display.

Current Tuning value

000 TUNING

Indicates Tuning is selected

•The Tuning settings have no effect on the Drum Kit voices (#119 - #128).

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Playing Voices

2 Change the value.

Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Tuning value (-100 - +100). To tune the pitch down, simultaneously press and hold the [-] button, and use the numeric keypad to type in the (negative) value. You can also use the [+]/ [-] buttons to increase or decrease the value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value.

Restoring the Default Tuning

Value

If you’ve changed the Tuning setting, you can instantly restore the default setting of “00” by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Tuning is selected).

Pitch Bend Range

The GX76 has a [PITCH BEND] wheel that lets you change the pitch of the voices in real time, as you play. The Pitch Bend Range parameter determines the amount that pitch is raised or lowered when using the [PITCH BEND] wheel.

At the minimum setting, moving the [PITCH BEND] wheel up or down changes the pitch by a maximum of 1 semitone or half-step in either direction. At the maximum setting of 12, pitch is changed over a range of ± one octave (12 semitones). The [PITCH BEND] wheel affects the voices played in the right-hand section of the keyboard. (It has no effect on the auto accompaniment.)

1 Select the Pitch Bend Range parameter.

Press the left Overall button, repeatedly if necessary, until “PB RANGE” appears in the display.

Indicates Pitch Bend Range is selected

Current Pitch Bend Range value.

02 PB RANGE

2 Set the Pitch Bend Range value.

Use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to set the desired range: 1 - 12 (semitones).

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Touch and Touch Sensitivity

The Touch function gives you dynamic, expressive control over the voices, letting you determine how loud or soft the sound is by your playing strength.

Turn the Touch function on or off as desired by pressing the [TOUCH] button.

Touch Sensitivity lets you set how the PSR-GX76 responds to your playing strength, allowing you to customize this expressive function to suit your own playing style.

1 Select the Touch Sensitivity control.

Press and hold the [TOUCH] button until the Touch Sensitivity setting and name appears in the display.

Current Touch Sensitivity setting

Indicates Touch function is on

2 Change the value.

2 Medium

Use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to set the desired setting: 1, 2, or 3 (explained below).

● Settings:

1	(Soft)	This results in limited touch response, and produces a relatively narrow
		dynamic range, no matter how lightly or strongly you play the keys.
2	(Medium)	This lets you play over a normal dynamic range (soft to loud).
3	(Hard)	This is designed for playing very soft passages, giving you slightly more
		detailed control in the soft volume range.

When Touch is turned off, a constant volume (corresponding to a velocity value of 80) is produced.

Restoring the Default Touch

Sensitivity Value

The default Touch Sensitivity is 2 (Medium). To restore the default value, press both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Touch Sensitivity is selected).

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