Yamaha PSR-SX700 User Manual

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Digital Workstation Clavier Arrangeur Professionnel

Owner’s Manual Mode d'emploi

English

Français

Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Workstation! This electric keyboard for professional entertainers not only has a wide selection of Voices and versatile functions but also gives you the potential of expanding content for the instrument. We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.

Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5–6.

Merci d'avoir choisi ce Clavier Arrangeur Professionnel Yamaha ! Ce clavier électrique destiné aux professionnels dispose d’une large sélection de sonorités et de fonctions polyvalentes et offre un potentiel considérable pour l’élargissement des contenus de l'instrument. Nous vous conseillons de lire attentivement ce mode d'emploi afin de tirer pleinement profit des fonctions avancées et très utiles de votre instrument. Nous vous recommandons également de garder ce manuel à portée de main pour toute référence ultérieure.

Avant d'utiliser l'instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D'USAGE » aux pages 5 et 6.

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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

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

WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where any-

one could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! If you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25’ cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.

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

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

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

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

Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

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.

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, never mix old batteries with new ones, and never mix different types of batteries. 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.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

92-BP (bottom)

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

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COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(Supplier’s declaration of conformity procedure)

Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America

Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including interference

* This applies only to products distributed by

Yamaha Corporation of America.

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620

Telephone : 714-522-9011

Model Name : PSR-SX900/PSR-SX700

that may cause undesired operation.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories

and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with

the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee

(FCC SDoC)

that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

For the AC adaptor

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-

dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tri-

pod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser-

vicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

For the instrument

The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., may be found on or near the name plate, which is at the bottom of the unit. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

Model No.

Serial No.

(UL60065_03)

(bottom_en_01)

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PRECAUTIONS

For the AC adaptor

For the instrument

Power supply/AC adaptor

Do not open

Water warning

Fire warning

Influences on electro-medical devices

If you notice any abnormality

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.

WARNING

• This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic instruments. Do not use for any other purpose.

• Indoor use only. Do not use in any wet environments.

CAUTION

• When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch of the instrument and disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet. When the AC adaptor is connected to the AC outlet, keep in mind that electricity is flowing at the minimum level, even if the power switch is turned off. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

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:

immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators. Also, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, or place heavy objects on it.

• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.

• Use the specified adaptor (page 119) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.

• Use only the supplied power cord/plug.

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

• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal components in any way. 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 on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses) containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.

• Radio waves may affect electro-medical devices.

- Do not use this product near medical devices or inside areas in

which the use of radio waves is restricted.

- Do not use this product within 15cm (6 in.) of persons with a heart

pacemaker or defibrillator implant.

• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel.

- The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.

- It emits unusual smells or smoke.

- Some object has been dropped into the instrument.

- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.

- If any cracks or breakages exist on the instrument.

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CAUTION

Power supply/AC adaptor

Location

Connections

Handling 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 connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multipleconnector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

• 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.

• 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.

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.

• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on

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

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables, to prevent damage to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip over them.

• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using

the panel or keyboard. This could cause physical injury to you or others, damage to the instrument or other property, or operational failure.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones 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.

the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status (display is off), electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level.

When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices below.

 Handling

• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise. When you use the instrument along with an application on your smart device such as a smartphone or tablet, we recommend that you set Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to on after setting “Airplane Mode” to on on that device in order to avoid noise caused by communication.

• 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, damage to the internal components or unstable operation. (Verified operating temperature range: 5° – 40°C, or 41° – 104°F.)

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

 Maintenance

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

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 Saving data

• Edited Song/Style/Voice/MIDI setup data, etc. are lost when you turn off the power to the instrument without saving. This also occurs when the power is turned off by the Auto Power Off function (page 21). Save the data to the instrument, or to USB flash drive/an external device such as a computer (page 33). Saving the data to USB flash drive/an external device i s even more secure, since the data in the instrum ent may be lost due to some failure, an operation mistake, etc. Before using a USB flash drive, make sure to refer to page 107.

• To protect against data loss through USB flash drive damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto spare USB flash drive or an external device such as a computer as backup data.

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Main Features

Replacing the hugely successful PSR-S series, the PSR-SX900/SX700 are the new generation in Digital Workstation sound, design and user experience. Whether you’re a professional musician or a hobbyist, these instruments will inspire and intensify your musical performance and enjoyment.

 Extraordinarily expressive and realistic Voices

The PSR-SX900/SX700 has a comprehensive and sonically stunning set of authentic Voices, and gives you the tools to play these Voices more naturally and with greater expressiveness.

 Accompaniment Styles

The Styles of the PSR-SX900/SX700 provide full instrumental accompaniments making it possible to perform in a wide variety of music genres, just by playing chords.

 LIVE CONTROL knobs and Assignable buttons—Customize your controllers

The two LIVE CONTROL knobs let you intuitively control your performance in real-time. A wide variety of functions can be assigned to the knobs, so you can easily add variations to the sound during your performance. The Assignable buttons let you set your favorite functions and shortcuts for a more personalized operation.

 Chord Looper—Your virtual left hand (PSR-SX900)

Chord Looper enables you to record a chord sequence and play it back, freeing your left hand from playing chords and providing new opportunities to further enhance your performance.

 Quick and easy set up with Playlist and Registration

Playlist is the new way to quickly setup the instrument, no matter how large your repertoire is. Organize your Registration Memories into convenient Playlists for instant recall during performance.

 Voice and Style expandability with the Yamaha Expansion Manager

With Yamaha Expansion Manager software on your computer, you can continually expand the onboard content of the instrument by creating and installing your own custom and purchased Packs. Supporting WAV, AIFF, SoundFont and even REX format, for handling audio slices, the scope of possibilities for new sounds and styles is virtually unlimited.

Main Features

 Audio Function

Audio files (WAV or MP3 format) can be played back on the instrument. You can also record your performance as audio files (WAV or MP3 format) to the internal User drive or a USB flash drive directly. The instrument also provides a variety of advanced, convenient audio playback and processing functions, including Time Stretch, which lets you slow down or speed up an audio file without changing the pitch, and Pitch Shift, which allows you to change the pitch without affecting the time. The Vocal Cancel function significantly reduces the volume of vocals in an audio file, allowing you to sing “karaoke” style with just the instrumental backing. Audio files can also be assigned to Multi Pads and played back during performance, the creative potential is huge.

Compatible formats for the instrument

GM (General MIDI) is one of the most common Voice allocation formats. GM System Level 2 is a standard specification that enhances the original GM format and improves Song data compatibility. It provides for increased polyphony, greater Voice selection, expanded Voice parameters, and integrated effect processing.

XG is a major enhancement of the GM System Level 1 format, and was developed by Yamaha specifically to provide more Voices and variations, as well as greater expressive control over Voices and effects, and to ensure compatibility of data well into the future.

GS was developed by the Roland Corporation. In the same way as Yamaha XG, GS is a major enhancement of the GM specifically to provide more Voices and Drum kits and their variations, as well as greater expressive control over Voices and effects.

The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with greater functionality and open-ended expandability for the future. This instrument is capable of displaying lyrics when an XF file containing lyric data is played.

SFF (Style File Format) is an original Style file format by Yamaha which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types. SFF GE (Guitar Edition) is an enhanced format of SFF, which features improved note transposition for guitar tracks.

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Information

 About copyrights

• Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

• This product incorporates and bundles contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which Yamaha has license to use others’ copyrights. Due to copyright laws and other relevant laws, you are NOT allowed to distribute media in which these contents are saved or recorded and remain virtually the same or very similar to those in the product. * The contents described above include computer applications, Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, WAVE data, voice recording data, a score, score data, etc. * You are allowed to distribute media in which your performance or music production using these contents is recorded, and the permission of Yamaha Corporation is not

required in such cases.

 About functions/data bundled with the instrument

• Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement, and may not be exactly the same as the original.

• This device is capable of using various types/formats of music data by optimizing them to the proper format music data for use with the device in advance. As a result, this device may not play them back precisely as their producers or composers originally intended.

Yamaha may from time to time update firmware of the product without notice for improvement in functions and usability. To take full advantage of this instrument, we recommend that you upgrade your instrument to the latest version. The latest firmware can be downloaded from the website below:

https://download.yamaha.com/

The followings are the titles, credits and copyright notices for the songs pre-installed in this instrument.

Perfect

Words and Music by Ed Sheeran Copyright (c) 2017 Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. All Rights Administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, 424 Church Street, Suite 1200, Nashville, TN 37219 International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved

Symphony

Words and Music by Jack Patterson, Ina Wroldsen, Steve Mac and Ammar Malik Copyright (c) 2017 EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir/Reverb Music Ltd., Rokstone Music, Maru Cha Cha, Lotzah Balls Soup, Where

Da Kasz At? and Prescription Songs LLC

All Rights on behalf of EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, 424 Church Street, Suite 1200,

Nashville, TN 37219

All Rights on behalf of Reservoir/Reverb Music Ltd. Administered Worldwide by Reservoir Media Management, Inc. All Rights on behalf of Rokstone Music in the U.S. and Canada Administered by Universal - PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. All Rights on behalf of Maru Cha Cha, Lotzah Balls Soup, Where Da Kasz At? and Prescription Songs LLC Administered Worldwide by

Songs Of Kobalt Music Publishing

Included Accessories

• Owner’s Manual (this book) x 1

• Online Member Product Registration x 1

• Music rest x 1

• AC adaptor, power cord x 1

May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.

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About the Manuals

This instrument has the following documents and instructional materials.

Included Documents

Owner’s Manual (this book)

Provides overall explanations of the PSR-SX900/SX700 basic functions.

Online Materials (Downloadable from the web)

Reference Manual (only in English, French, German, Spanish, Indonesian, and Vietnamese)

Explains advanced features of the instrument, such as creating original Styles, Songs and Multi Pads, and making the settings of specific parameters.

Data List

Contains various important preset content lists such as Voices, Styles, Effects, as well as MIDI-related information.

Pre-installed Expansion Contents List

Contains a list of expansion content data pre-installed, which is specially provided for playing music suitable in your locale.

Smart Device Connection Manual for iOS (page 108)

Explains how to connect the instrument to smart devices, such as an iPhone, iPad, etc.

Computer-related Operations (page 110)

Includes instructions on connecting the instrument to a computer, and operations related to transferring song data.

About the Manuals

To obtain these materials, access the Yamaha Downloads website, and then enter the model name to search for the desired files.

Yamah a D ownl o a ds

https://download.yamaha.com/

• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.

• Even though the example screens and illustrations pertain to the PSR-SX900, the usage is the same for the PSR-SX700.

• The displays are taken from the PSR-SX900, and are in English.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft

• Apple, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• The Bluetooth by Yamaha Corporation is under license.

• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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Using the PSR-SX900/SX700—A Broad Overview

This section provides a helpful overview of the wide range of functions available in this instrument, and places you can find necessary information on those topics. If you need help in understanding a feature, function or operation—or need to have a general understanding of what the instrument can do and how to effectively use it—look through this section.

: PSR-SX900/SX700 Owner’s Manual (this book). The relevant chapter names are shown after this symbol. For

detailed information on each chapter, see “Contents” (page 12).

* : This material can be obtained from the Yamaha Downloads website (page 9).

Using the PSR-SX900/SX700 by itself

Key Functions and Terms

Understanding the basic features and workflow of this instrument

Panel Controls and Terminals Display Structure Basic Operations Workfl ow Guide

Making basic connections and setting

Setting and playing for a single song

• Playing the keyboard with Styles

• Singing with Song playback

Storing and calling up your original setups

Easily managing a large repertoire of Songs

Simply recording a performance with Quick Recording

Using functions in the Menu display (summary)

Connecting devices (a microphone or guitar, USB flash drive, etc.)

Recording a performance in separate parts with Multi Recording

Using functions in the Menu display (detailed)

Creating your own original contents (Styles, Voices by editing presets, Multi Pads)

Starting Up

Operation Guide

Function List

Connections

Reference Manual (*)

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Using the PSR-SX900/SX700 with a computer

Connecting a computer to the instrument

Transferring files (Songs, Styles, Backup files, etc)

Connections

Playing back Songs on a computer via the instrument sounds

Recording your keyboard performance to a computer

Obtaining the Expansion Packs made by Yamaha (also called “Premium Packs”)

Managing Expansion Pack data

Installing Expansion Pack data to the instrument

Creating your own original Expansion Packs

Creating your own original contents: Creating new Voices from scratch (using your own recorded waveform files)

Installing Expansion Pack data to the instrument (additional instructions)

Creating your own original contents: Creating new Audio Styles (PSR-SX900)

Computer-related Operations (*)

Yamaha MusicSoft website https://www.yamahamusicsoft.com/soundand-expansion-libraries/

Yamaha Expansion Manager (*) Owner’s Manual

Reference Manual (*)

Audio Phraser (*) Owner’s Manual

Using the PSR-SX900/SX700—A Broad Overview

Using the PSR-SX900/SX700 with other devices

Connecting an iPhone/iPad to the instrument

Getting iPhone/iPad applications and using them together with the instrument

Connecting an audio device to the instrument with Bluetooth connection (PSR-SX900)

Viewing the instrument’s display on an external monitor (PSR-SX900)

Connections

Smart Device Connection Manual for iOS (*)

Refer to explanations of each application page on the website below. https://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/

Connections

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Operation

Guide

Operation

Guide

Operation

Guide

PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................................ 5

Main Features........................................................................................................................................... 7

Included Accessories................................................................................................................................ 8

About the Manuals.................................................................................................................................... 9

Using the PSR-SX900/SX700—A Broad Overview...10

Key Functions and Terms...14

Panel Controls and Terminals...16

Starting Up...20

Power Supply.......................................................................................................................................... 20

Turning the Power On/Off....................................................................................................................... 20

Making Basic Settings ............................................................................................................................ 21

Changing the Brightness of the Main Display and Button Lamps........................................................... 22

Display Structure...23

Main Display Structure............................................................................................................................ 23

Basic Operations...26

Display Configuration.............................................................................................................................. 26

Closing the Current Display .................................................................................................................... 29

Display-based Controls........................................................................................................................... 30

Calling up the Desired Display Instantly—Direct Access........................................................................ 32

Playing the Demos.................................................................................................................................. 32

File Management .................................................................................................................................... 33

Entering Characters................................................................................................................................ 36

Locking the Panel Settings (Panel Lock) ................................................................................................ 37

Using the Metronome ............................................................................................................................. 37

Workflow Guide—For Performing on the PSR-SX900/SX700...38

Playing with Styles—Setting Up...40

Setting up Styles..................................................................................................................................... 40

Optimum Panel Settings for the Current Style (One Touch Setting) ...................................................... 43

Setting up Keyboard Parts...................................................................................................................... 44

Selecting a Voice for Each Keyboard Part.............................................................................................. 48

Creating Original Organ Flutes Voices ................................................................................................... 49

Setting up Keyboard Harmony/Arpeggio ................................................................................................ 50

Setting up Multi Pads.............................................................................................................................. 53

Memorizing Original Panel Settings to One Touch Setting..................................................................... 54

Changing the Pitch of the Keyboard ....................................................................................................... 55

Setting up Assignable Controllers........................................................................................................... 56

Playing with Styles—Operations While Performing...58

Operating Style Playback ....................................................................................................................... 58

Recording and Playing Back a Chord Sequence—Chord Looper (PSR-SX900) ................................... 60

Expressively Controlling Your Performance ........................................................................................... 62

Playing and Controlling Super Articulation Voices.................................................................................. 63

Controlling Multi Pad Playback ............................................................................................................... 64

Singing with Song Playback—Setting Up...66

Setting Up Song Playback ...................................................................................................................... 66

Applying Effects to the Microphone Sound (Vocal Harmony) (PSR-SX900) .......................................... 70

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Operation

Guide

Singing with Song Playback—Operations While Performing...72

Operation

Guide

Operation

Guide

Operation

Guide

Operation

Guide

Operation

Guide

Controlling Song Playback...................................................................................................................... 72

Using Song Position Markers (MIDI Song only) ..................................................................................... 75

Displaying Score, Lyrics, and Text files during Playback ....................................................................... 77

Using the Talk function ........................................................................................................................... 79

Adjusting the Parameters of Each Part—Mixer...80

Basic Procedure for the Mixer ................................................................................................................ 80

Turning Each Channel of the Style or MIDI Song On/Off ....................................................................... 82

Changing the Voice for Each Channel of the Style or MIDI Song .......................................................... 83

Song Recording...84

MIDI Quick Recording............................................................................................................................. 84

Audio Quick Recording ........................................................................................................................... 85

Storing and Calling up Custom Panel Setups—Registration Memory,

Playlist...86

Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups with Registration Memory................................................. 87

Managing a Large Repertoire by Using the Playlist................................................................................ 90

Customizing for Optimum Performance...94

Customizing the Shortcuts on the Home Display ...................................................................................94

Setting the Functions or Shortcuts to the ASSIGNABLE Buttons........................................................... 94

Making Global Settings (Utility)............................................................................................................... 95

Adjusting the Sound at the Final Output (Master Compressor, Master EQ) ........................................... 96

Adding New Contents—Expansion Packs.............................................................................................. 97

Contents

System Settings...98

Confirming the Firmware Version and Hardware ID ............................................................................... 98

Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings.......................................................................................... 98

Data Backup and Restore....................................................................................................................... 99

Connections—Using Your Instrument with Other Devices...100

Connecting a Microphone or Guitar ([MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack) ........................................................ 100

Using an External Speaker System for Playback (MAIN OUTPUT jacks, SUB (AUX) OUTPUT jacks

(PSR-SX900))....................................................................................................................................... 102

Listening to Audio Playback by the External Device through the Instrument’s Speaker ...................... 103

Connecting Footswitches/Foot Controllers (FOOT PEDAL jacks)........................................................ 106

Connecting USB Devices ([USB TO DEVICE] terminal) ...................................................................... 107

Connecting to an iPhone/iPad ([USB TO DEVICE], [USB TO HOST], or MIDI terminals) ................... 108

Viewing the Instrument’s Display on an External Monitor (PSR-SX900) .............................................. 109

Connecting to a Computer ([USB TO HOST] terminal) ........................................................................ 110

Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI terminals) ............................................................................ 110

Function List...111

Appendix...113

Direct Access Chart .............................................................................................................................. 113

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 115

Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 118

Index ..................................................................................................................................................... 120

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Key Functions and Terms

RIGHT 3 part

RIGHT 2 part

RIGHT 1 part

Right-hand (UPPER) sectionLeft-hand (LOWER) section

Split Point (F#2 by default)

LEFT part

This section briefly explains the key functions of this instrument, to help you better understand the overall capabilities.

Styles—Rhythm and Auto Accompaniment—

The PSR-SX900/SX700 features a variety of accompaniment and rhythmic backing patterns (called “Styles”) in a variety of different musical genres including pop, jazz, and many others. Styles feature sophisticated Auto Accompaniment patterns, letting you produce automatic accompaniment playback simply by playing chords with your left hand. This lets you automatically recreate the sound of a full band or orchestra—even if you’re playing by yourself.

Voices—Individual sounds of the instrument—

The PSR-SX900/SX700 features a wide variety of exceptionally realistic instrumental Voices, including piano, guitar, strings, brass, wind instruments and more. The Voices can be played manually on the keyboard, and they are also used by the Styles, MIDI Songs, and Multi Pads.

Keyboard Parts

There are four keyboard parts for your manual performance: LEFT, RIGHT 1, 2 and 3. Each part has one Voice. You can combine these parts by using the PART ON/OFF buttons to create luscious instrument textures and convenient performance combinations. You can change the keyboard range of the Parts by changing the Split Point.

Multi Pads—Adding musical phrases to your performance—

The Multi Pads can be used to play a number of short pre-recorded rhythmic and melodic sequences that can be used to add impact and variety to your keyboard performances. Multi Pads are grouped in Banks of four phrases each. This instrument features a variety of Multi Pad Banks in a variety of different musical genres. Moreover, the Audio Link Multi Pad function allows you to create unique, new pad content with your own audio (WAV) data for playing back during your performance.

Songs—Playing back MIDI/audio files—

For this instrument, the term “Song” refers to MIDI or audio data, such as preset songs, commercially available files, etc. Not only can you play back a Song and listen to it, but you can also play the keyboard along with Song playback. Song playback features two modes: Song Player mode and Song List mode.

• Song Player: Plays back two Songs (one MIDI Song and one Audio Song) simultaneously and allows for a smooth tran-

sition between the two.

• Song List: Plays back Songs continuously according to a previously created Song List.

Mic/Guitar Connections—Sing/play along with the keyboard performance—

By connecting a microphone to the MIC/GUITAR [INPUT] jack (standard 1/4” phone plug connector), you can enjoy singing along with your keyboard performance or with Song playback. The instrument outputs your vocals through the connected speaker system. Moreover, the PSR-SX900 features an Vocal Harmony/Synth Vocoder function. You can automatically apply various Vocal Harmony effects to your voice as you sing, or use the Synth Vocoder feature to graft the unique characteristics of your voice onto synthesizer and other sounds. Both the PSR-SX900 and PSR-SX700 let you connect an electric guitar, and you can even use powerful DSP effects to process the guitar sound instead, and play that along with the keyboard sounds.

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Registration Memory—Saving and recalling custom panel setups—

The Registration Memory function allows you to save (or “register”) virtually all panel settings to a Registration Memory button, and then instantly recall your custom panel settings by simply pressing a single button. The registered settings for eight Registration Memory buttons are saved as a single Registration Bank (file).

Playlist—Managing large amounts of songs and settings—

The Playlist function makes it easy to manage and call up your songs and the related settings, no matter how numerous. The Playlist allows you to recall a specific song from more than eight songs by a simple, single step. Up to 2500 songs can be registered in the Playlist, and you can call up the panel settings corresponding to each song by one tap.

Recording—Recording your performances—

This instrument allows you to record your performance and save it as a MIDI file in SMF format. The instrument also lets you record your performances as audio data (WAV) to internal User drive. In addition, MIDI recording also features two convenient recording methods, Quick Recording and Multi Recording.

Key Functions and Terms

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 Top Panel

!0 !1

Panel Controls and Terminals

q [ ] (Standby/On) switch ................................ Page20

Turns on the instrument’s power or sets to standby.

w [MASTER VOLUME] dial ............................. Page20

Adjusts the overall volume.

e [ASSIGN] button, LIVE CONTROL knobs

........................................................................... Page56

Assigns functions and controls sounds in real time.

r SONG [PLAYER] button .........................Pages24, 67

Calls up the Song Player display.

t SONG [RECORDING] button ................Pages24, 84

Calls up the Song Recording display.

y SONG playback control buttons..................... Page72

Controls MIDI and Audio Song playback.

u STYLE category selection buttons................. Page40

Selects a Style category.

i TRANSPOSE buttons...................................... Page55

Transposes the entire pitch of the instrument in semitone steps.

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o TEMPO buttons ............................................... Page42

Controls the tempo for Style, Song and Metronome playback.

!0 [RESET/TAP TEMPO] button ............... Pages42, 59

Allows you to change the tempo by tapping the button twice at the desired tempo. During Style playback, this instantly resets (rewinds) the Style section playback.

!1 [MIXER/EQ] button ................................ Pages24, 80

Calls up the Mixer display which adjusts the parameters of each part, such as volume, pan, and EQ.

!2 CHORD LOOPER buttons (PSR-SX900)

............................................................................ Page60

Controls recording and loop playback of the Chord Looper function.

!3 [DIRECT ACCESS] button................... Pages32, 113

For instantly calling up the desired display with just a single additional button press.

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Panel Controls and Terminals

@1 @2

@8 @9 #0 #1

!4 STYLE CONTROL buttons ....................Pages40, 58

For controlling Style playback.

!5 Joystick, [MODULATION HOLD] button.... Page62

For using pitch bend or modulation functions.

!6 [ROTARY SP/ASSIGNABLE] button ........... Page57

Controls the rotary speaker effect on/off or the assigned function.

!7 [PHONES] jack ................................................ Page19

For connecting a pair of headphones.

!8 Touch LCD and related controls .................... Page26

!9 ASSIGNABLE buttons.................................... Page94

For assigning shortcuts to often used functions.

[MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button (PSR-SX900)/ [MIC SETTING] button (PSR-SX700)

Calls up the display from which you can make settings for the microphone/guitar and (on the PSR-SX900)

@1 [MENU] button......................................... Pages25, 29

Calls up the Menu display, which allows you to call up various functions.

@2 [PLAYLIST] button ................................. Pages25, 90

Calls up the Playlist display.

@3 VOICE category selection buttons.................. Page48

Selects a Voice category.

@4 [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button ................ Page50

Applies the Harmony or Arpeggio to the right-hand Voices.

@5 [SUSTAIN] button............................................ Page63

Applies the Sustain to the right-hand Voices.

@6 PART SELECT buttons................................... Page48

...........Pages70, 101

Selects a Voice for each of the keyboard parts.

@7 PART ON/OFF buttons ................................... Page44

Turns each of the keyboard parts on or off.

Vocal Harmony settings.

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q w e r t y u

@8 REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons........... Page86

For registering and recalling panel setups.

@9 ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons............Pages43, 54

Calls up the appropriate panel settings for the Style.

#0 MULTI PAD CONTROL buttons ...........Pages53, 64

Selects and plays a rhythmic or melodic Multi Pad phrase.

 Rear Panel

#1 UPPER OCTAVE buttons ............................... Page55

Shifts the pitch of the keyboard in octave steps.

Panel Setup (Panel Settings)

By using the controls on the panel, you can make various settings as described here. These settings of the instrument are together referred to as “panel setup” or “panel settings” in this manual.

q DC IN jack ........................................................ Page20

For connecting the power adaptor.

w SUB (AUX) OUTPUT [1 (L/L+R)], [2 (R)] jacks

(PSR-SX900)................................................... Page102

For connecting external audio devices. These jacks function as either SUB 1-2 or AUX outputs, depending on the Line Out settings.

e MAIN OUTPUT [L/L+R], [R] jacks ............ Page102

For connecting external audio devices.

Attaching the Music Rest

Insert the music rest into the slots as shown.

r [AUX IN] jack................................................. Page103

For connecting an external audio device, such as a portable audio player.

t [MIC GUITAR] switch .................................. Page100

For switching between “MIC” and “Guitar” for proper use of the [MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack.

y [MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack ........................ Page100

For connecting a microphone or guitar.

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Panel Controls and Terminals

Standard stereo phone plug

Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss.

CAUTION

i o

u [GAIN] knob................................................... Page100

For adjusting the input level of the [MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack.

i FOOT PEDAL [1], [2] jacks.......................... Page106

For connecting footswitches and/or foot controllers.

o MIDI [IN], [OUT] terminals ......................... Page110

For connecting external MIDI devices.

Using the Headphones

Connect a pair of headphones to the [PHONES] jack.

!0 USB TO DEVICE terminals ......................... Page107

For connecting USB devices, such as a USB flash drive, or an optional wireless LAN adaptor, etc. The PSR-SX900 has two terminals, and the PSR-SX700 has one terminal.

!1 [USB TO HOST] terminal ............................. Page110

For connecting to computer, or an optional wireless MIDI adaptor.

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Starting Up

AC adaptor

DC IN jack

(page 18)

AC outlet

The shape of the plug and outlet differs depending on your area.

Power cord

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTICE

Power Supply

Connect the AC adaptor in the order shown in the illustration.

WARNING

Use the specified AC adaptor (page 119) only. Using the wrong AC adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.

CAUTION

When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn the power off and disconnect the plug from the outlet.

Follow the order shown above in reverse when disconnecting the AC adaptor.

Turning the Power On/Off

1 Turn down the [MASTER VOLUME] dial to “MIN.”

2 Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn the power on.

After a brief interval, the Home display (page 26) appears. Adjust the volume as desired while playing the keyboard.

3 After you finish using the instrument, turn off the power by

pressing and holding the [ ] (Standby/On) switch for about a second.

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Until the Home display appears, no operations can be carried out, including power-off and keyboard performance.

Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

When recording or editing, or while a message is displayed, the power cannot be turned off even if you press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch. If you want to turn off the power, press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch only after recording, editing, or after the message has disappeared. If you need to force-quit the instrument, hold down the [ ] (Standby/On) switch for longer than three seconds. Note that the force-quit operation might cause data loss and damage to the instrument.

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Auto Power Off function

NOTICE

NOTE

Lowest key

To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this instrument features an Auto Power Off function that automatically turns the power off if the instrument is not operated for a specified period of time. The amount of time that elapses before the power is automatically turned off is approximately 30 minutes by default; however, you can change the setting (page 21).

Any data which is not saved via the Save operation will be lost if the power automatically turns off. Make sure to save your data before this happens.

Disabling Auto Power Off (simple method)

Turn the power on while holding down the lowest key on the keyboard. A message appears briefly and the Auto Power Off function is disabled.

Making Basic Settings

As necessary, make basic settings for the instrument, such as the language shown on the display.

1 Call up the Utility operation display.

First, press the [MENU] button to call up the Menu display. Then touch [Menu 2] to move to page 2 on the display (if necessary), and touch [Utility].

2 Touch [System] on the display.

3 Make the necessary settings by touching the display.

When a USB flash drive containing a large number of files is connected to the instrument, the execution of the Auto Power Off function may be postponed, since the file search index is automatically updated.

Starting Up

Language Determines the language used in the display for menu names and

Owner name Lets you input your name which appears in the opening display

Auto Power Off Lets you set the amount of time that elapses before the power is

messages. Touch this setting to call up the language list, then select the desired one.

(called up when the power is turned on). Touch this setting to call up the character entry window, and then input your name (page 36).

turned off by the Auto Power Off function (page 21). Touch this to call up the list of settings, and then select the desired one. To disable Auto Power Off, select “Disabled” here.

For information on the other items in this display, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 9).

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Changing the Brightness of the Main Display and Button Lamps

Here you can change the brightness of the main display and button lamps.

1 Call up the operation display (Utility) (step 1 on page 21).

2 Call up the “Touch Screen/Display” display.

Touch [Touch Screen/Display] on the display.

3 Change the settings by touching the display.

Screen Use the slider to adjust the brightness of the main display.

Button Lamps Touch []/[] to adjust the brightness of the button lamps.

For information on the other items in this display, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 9).

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Display Structure

LCD (Main Display; touch screen)

The LCD indicates the parameters and values related to the currently selected operation. You can operate by touching the 'virtual' buttons or sliders on the display. For details on the display structure, see below.

Panel buttons and lamps

Many of the panel buttons have colored lamps that indicate the corresponding function statuses by lighting on/off, flashing, or changing in color. For details on the lighting rules and indications, refer to each description of the functions.

Home display

This is portal of the instrument’s display structure, which provides at-a-glance information on all current settings. (page 26)

This instrument has an LCD touch screen display and button lamps for visually helping you to understand the current status.

Display Structure

Main Display Structure

When the instrument is turned on, the Home display is called up. By touching the display, you can call up the various functions.

However, as you operate the instrument, you can directly call up displays dedicated to each main function directly by pressing the corresponding buttons on the front panel. Other functions and various detailed settings for the instrument can be accessed from the Menu display. Also, depending on the particular function, you can call up the File Selection display to select desired files.

On the next page, you can see an overview of how to call up each key function display.

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How to call up the key function displays by the buttons

Style Selection display

One of the File Selection displays (page 28) for selecting Styles.

Song Playback display

This is for controlling Song playback (pages 66, 72).

Song Recording display

For recording your performance (page 84).

Mixer display

For adjusting the parameters of each part, such as volume, pan, and EQ (page 80). It also allows you to adjust overall sound controls, by Master Compressor and Master EQ (page 96).

This map shows how to call up the displays for each key function by the buttons on the panel.

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Menu display

By touching each of the icons, you can call up various functions, such as Song Score, Volume Balance and other detailed settings. (page 29)

Voice Selection display

One of the File Selection displays for selecting Voices for the keyboard parts (page 48).

Playlist display

This is for selecting and editing Playlists. (page 90)

Mic Setting display

This is for making settings for the microphone or the guitar sound (page 101).

Vocal Harmony display (PSRSX900)

This is for selecting and editing Vocal Harmony/ Synth Vocoder types (page 76).

Multi Pad Selection display

One of the File Selection displays for selecting a Multi Pad Bank (page 53).

Registration Memory Bank Selection display

One of the File Selection displays for selecting Registration Bank (page 88).

Display Structure

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Basic Operations

Display Configuration

This section covers the most often used displays: Home, File Selection and Menu. The Home display appears when the power is turned on. The term “File Selection display” refers to all the various displays called up on the instrument from which you can select files. The Menu display is a portal display for various functions and can be called up by pressing the [MENU] button.

Home Display

Appears when the power is turned on. This display shows the current basic settings such as the current Voice and Style, allowing you to see them at a single glance. Because of this, you should normally have the Home display shown when you perform on the keyboard.

q Voice area

Indicates the current Voices for each of the keyboard parts (Left and Right 1–3) and the on/off status of the four parts. Touching a Voice name calls up the Voice Selection display for the corresponding part.

w Song area

Indicates information related to Song playback/recording. The information on Song playback is displayed depending on the Song playback mode (page 67). Touching the file name calls up the relevant selection display. When in recording, the recording status is displayed. Touching the recording status calls up the recording display.

e Style area

Indicates information for the current Style, such as the current position of the section playback, the current chord name, and the time signature. Touching a Style name calls up the Style Selection display. When the [ACMP] button is set to on, the chord specified in the chord section of the keyboard will be displayed.

r Multi Pad area

Indicates the current Multi Pad Bank. Touching a Multi Pad Bank name calls up the Multi Pad Bank Selection display.

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t Other Information area

r t y

Indicates the current status, such as the current Registration Memory or microphone-related information. For details, see the next page.

y Shortcut area

Contains the shortcut icons which let you call up various functions with a single touch. Touching a shortcut icon calls up the display of the corresponding function. You can also register your own custom shortcut icons as desired here, via the Assignable display (page 94).

 Other Information area in the Home display

q Bar/Beat/Tempo

Displays the current position (bar/beat/tempo) in Style playback or MIDI Song playback.

w Upper Octave/Transpose

Displays the amount that the upper octave value is shifted, and the amount of master transposition in semitone units (page 55).

e Clock

Once this instrument has accessed the network via the USB Wireless LAN Adaptor, the current time is shown here.

r Registration Memory Bank

Indicates the currently selected Registration Memory Bank name and Registration Memory number. Touching a Registration Memory Bank name calls up the Registration Memory Bank Selection display.

t Registration Sequence

Appears when the Registration Sequence is active. For instructions on programming the sequence, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

y Vocal Harmony Type (PSR-SX900)

Indicates the current Vocal Harmony Type (page 70). Touching a Vocal Harmony Type name calls up the Vocal Harmony Type Selection display.

Mic Setting (PSR-SX700)

Indicates the current Mic Setting. Touching a name calls up the Mic setting display.

u MIC/GUITAR Input level indicator

When a microphone or guitar is connected, this indicates the input level. Adjust the level with the [GAIN] knob so that the indicator lights in green or yellow (but not in red). For details on connecting a microphone or guitar, refer to page 100.

Basic Operations

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File Selection Display

q t

w e

The File Selection display is for selecting a Voice, Style, Song, Multi Pads and other items. You can call up this display by touching the name of the Voice, Style or Song on the Home display, or by pressing one of the VOICE buttons or STYLE buttons, etc. The displays differ depending on which file type is selected. For example, when Voice is selected, the Voice Selection display is called up. This section explains the display structures common to all types of the File selection displays.

q Main Category

Select the Preset, User, or Favorite tab.

Preset

User

Favorite

Location where preset data are shown. A wide variety of data such as Voices and Styles are divided into several sub categories (tabs).

Location where recorded or edited data is saved. Data saved to the instrument are shown in “User” (User drive), while data in the connected USB flash drive are shown in “USB.” In this manual, data in the User tab are referred to as “User data.”

Location where the data which you have registered as Favorites are shown. This tab may not be shown depending on the data type.

w Sub Category / Drives

• When the Preset tab is selected in the main categories, the sub categories are shown here according to the data type. For example, various instrument types such as Piano and Organ are shown on the Voice Selection display.

• When the User tab is selected, the drives available are shown as sub categories.

e Selectable data (files)

The files that can be selected are shown. If two or more pages are available, you can call up another page by touching the desired page tab at the bottom of this area.

r Folder Path

The current path or folder is shown here according to the folder structure.

t Operation icons

The functions (save, copy, delete, etc.) which can be operated via the File Selection display are shown. The icons shown here differ depending on which File Selection display is selected. For detailed instructions, refer to “File Management” (page 33), or the instructions for each function’s File Selection display.

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Menu Display

NOTE

This is the portal display for using various functions and can be called up by pressing the [MENU] button.

Various convenient functions are shown via icons. Touching each of them calls up the corresponding function. This list consists of two pages, which you can select by touching [Menu 1] or [Menu 2], or pressing the [MENU] button several times. For brief information on each function, refer to the “Function List” (page 111).

Instruction conventions for the Menu display

Throughout this manual, instructions with multiple steps are given in convenient shorthand, with arrows indicating the proper sequence.

Example: [MENU]  [Utility]  [System]  [Language] The example above describes a four step operation:

1) Press the [MENU] button to call up the Menu display.

2) From the Menu display, Touch [Utility].

3) Touch [System].

4) Touch [Language].

You can also change pages by flicking horizontally.

Basic Operations

Closing the Current Display

To close the current display, press the [EXIT] button or touch at the upper right of the display (or window) or [Close] at the lower right of pop-up displays. When a message (information or confirmation dialog) appears, touching the appropriate item such as “Yes” or “No” closes the message. If you want to instantly return to the Home display, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] and [EXIT] buttons simultaneously.

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Display-based Controls

Do not use any sharp or hard tools to operate the touch screen. Doing so may damage the display.

NOTICE

Keep in mind that operation by simultaneously touching two or more points on the display is not possible.

NOTE

The display of this instrument is a special touch screen that allows you to select or change the desired parameter by simply touching the corresponding setting on the display. You can also decrease/increase the value in small steps by rotating the Data dial or pressing the [DEC]/[INC] button.

Using the display (touch screen)

 To uc h

To select an item, lightly touch the corresponding indication on the display.

If you find the system sounds (produced when touching the display) distracting, you can turn them on/off from [MENU]  [Utility]  [Touch Screen/ Display]  Touch Screen [Sound]

 Slide

Hold down the display slider, then slide your finger vertically or horizontally to change the parameter value.

In the case of a vertical slider, the slide operation is only effective for the slider when it is selected. To select a slider, touch it once. The selected state is indicated by a surrounding orange frame.

 Rotate

Touch and hold the display knob, and rotate your finger around the knob to change the parameter value.

The rotate operation is only effective for the knob when it is selected. To select a knob, touch it once. The selected state is indicated by a surrounding orange frame.

 Touch and hold

This instruction means to touch the object in the display and hold it for a while. When setting values by using the []/[] buttons, a slider or a knob, you can restore the default value by touching and holding the value on the display.

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Using the Data dial, [ENTER] button, and [DEC]/[INC] buttons

Data dial

Rotate the dial or press the [DEC]/[INC] buttons to actually select the item. The selected item is highlighted.

Depending on the display, the Data dial and the buttons can be used in the following two ways.

 Adjusting the parameter values

After selecting the desired parameter by touching it, use the Data dial or the [DEC]/[INC] buttons to adjust the value. This is useful if you have difficulty adjusting by touching on the display, or want finer control over the adjustment.

 Selecting an item from a list

When a list such as File Selection displays or pop-up windows for setting parameters, use the Data dial and the [DEC]/ [INC] buttons to select an item.

Basic Operations

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Calling up the Desired Display Instantly—Direct Access

NOTE

With the convenient Direct Access function, you can instantly call up the desired display—with just a single additional button press. Refer to the “Direct Access Chart” on page 113 for a list of the displays that can be called up with the Direct Access function.

1 Press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button.

A message appears in the display prompting you to press the appropriate button.

2 Press the button (or move the knob, joystick or connected pedal)

corresponding to the desired setting display to instantly call up that display.

For example, pressing one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]–[8] buttons calls up the Regist Bank Info display (page 89).

Playing the Demos

The Demos provide dynamic demonstrations of the high-quality sounds.

1 Call up the Demo display via [MENU]  [Demo].

2 Touch the display to show and play the desired Demo.

3 Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Demo display.

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To return to the higher level menu, touch [Menu] on the display.

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File Management

NOTE

Data you have created such as recorded Songs and edited Voices can be saved as files to the instrument (referred to as “User drive”) or a USB flash drive. If you’ve saved a lot of files, you may have trouble finding the desired file quickly. To make operation easier, you can organize your files in folders, rename the files, delete unnecessary files, etc. These operations are done in the File Selection display.

Before using a USB flash drive, be sure to read “Connecting USB Devices” on page 107.

Restrictions for Preset Songs

Preset Songs are copy protected to prevent illegal copying or accidental erasure. These can only be copied or saved to the User drive, and cannot be moved, and deleted.

Saving a file

You can save your original data (such as Songs you’ve recorded and Voices you’ve edited) as a file to the User drive or the USB drive in the File Selection display (page 28).

1 In the relevant File Selection display (*), touch (File Edit) to

call up the File Edit pop-up window.

* For example, the display shown below (Voice Selection) is called up via the

PART SELECT [RIGHT 1] button.

To cancel the file operation, press the [EXIT] button.

2 Touch [Save] to call up the display for selecting the saving desti-

nation.

Basic Operations

3 Select the location to which you want to save the file.

To show the next higher level folder, touch (Up).

4 Touch [Save here] to call up the Character Entry window.

5 Enter the file name (page 36).

Even if you skip this step, you can rename the file at any time (page 34) after saving.

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To cancel this operation, touch [Cancel].

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6 Touch [OK] in the Character Entry window to actually save the

NOTE

file.

The saved file will be automatically located at the appropriate position among the files in alphabetical order.

Creating a new folder

Folders can be created, named and organized as desired, making it easier to find and select your original data.

1 In the File Selection display, touch the User tab (page 28) then

select the location to which you want to create a new folder.

To show the next higher level folder, touch (Up).

2 Touch (File Edit) to call up the File Edit pop-up window.

3 Touch [New Folder] to call up the Character Entry window.

4 Input the name of the new folder (page 36).

Renaming a file/folder

You can rename files/folders.

1 Call up the File Selection display, on which the desired file/folder

is shown.

The maximum number of files/folders which can be stored in a folder is 2500.

A new folder cannot be created in the Preset tab or the “Expansion” folder (page 97) in the User tab.

Files in the Preset tab or the “Expansion” folder (page 97) in the User tab cannot be renamed.

2 Touch (File Edit) to call up the File Edit pop-up window.

3 Touch [Rename] in the File Management menu, to call up the

display for selecting the desired file/folder.

4 Select the desired file or folder by touching it.

5 Touch [Rename] at the top of the display to call up the Character

Entry window.

6 Input the name of the selected file or folder (page 36).

Copying or moving files

You can copy or cut a file and paste it to another location (folder). You can also copy a folder (without move it) by using the same procedure.

1 Call up the appropriate File Selection display, on which the

desired files/folders are shown.

2 Touch (File Edit) to call up the File Edit pop-up window.

3 Touch [Copy] or [Move] in the File Management menu, to call up

the display for selecting the desired files/folders.

Only one file or folder can be renamed at a time.

• Files in the Preset tabs cannot be copied/moved.

• Files in the “Expansion” folder (page 97) in the User tab cannot be copied/moved.

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4 Select the desired files/folders by touching each item.

NOTE

One or more files/folders can be selected (highlighted). To cancel the selection, touch the same item again. Touch [Select All] to select all items indicated on the current display including the other pages. To cancel the selection, touch [All Off].

5 Touch [Copy] or [Move] at the top of the display, to call up the

display for selecting the destination.

6 Select the desired destination (path) to paste the files/folders.

7 Touch [Copy here] or [Move here] to paste the files/folders

you’ve selected in step 4.

The pasted file/folder appears on the display at the appropriate position among the files in alphabetical order.

Deleting files/folders

You can delete files/folders.

1 Call up the appropriate File Selection display, on which the

desired files/folders are shown.

2 Touch (File Edit) to call up the File Edit pop-up window.

3 Touch [Delete] in the File Management menu, to call up the dis-

play for selecting the desired files/folders.

4 Select the desired files/folders by touching each item.

Basic Operations

To cancel this operation, touch [Cancel] before going to step 7.

Files in the Preset tabs or the “Expansion” folder (page 97) in the User tab cannot be deleted.

5 Touch [Delete] at the top of the display.

A confirmation message appears. To cancel this operation, touch [No] before going to step 6.

6 Touch [Yes] to actually delete the files/folders you’ve selected in

step 3.

Registering files to the Favorite tab

You can call up your favorite or often used Style or Voice files quickly by registering them to the Favorite tab. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 9).

Searching for files

You can search for desired files by name, on the display called up via touching (File Search). In the case of Registration Memory Bank files, you can also search for them by specifying other detailed properties. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 9).

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Entering Characters

NOTE

This section covers how to enter characters for naming your files/folders, inputting keywords on searching file, etc. Entering characters is done in the display shown below.

2, 3

1 Touch the character type.

Touching [Symbol] (or [abc]) switches between entering symbols or Roman letters (and numbers). To switch between entering capital letters or small letters, touch (Shift).

2 Touch []/[], rotate the Data dial or the press [DEC]/[INC] but-

tons to move the cursor to the desired location.

3 Input the desired character one by one.

To delete a single character, touch [Delete]; to delete all characters at once, touch and hold [Delete]. To enter a space, touch the space key indicated in the illustration above.

To input letters with auxiliary symbols:

You can input letters with auxiliary symbols, such as an umlaut, by touching and holding a letter to call up a list. For example, touch and hold “E” to enter “Ë” from the list.

To select custom icons for files (shown at left of file name):

You can select custom icons for the file. Touch [Icon] to call up the pop-up window, then select the desired icon.

• Depending on the display for character entry you are working in, some types of characters cannot be entered.

• A file name can contain up to 46 characters and a folder name can contain up to 50 characters.

• The following characters (half size) cannot be used: \ / : * ? " < > I

To cancel this operation, touch [Cancel] before going on to step 4.

4 Touch [OK] to finalize the characters (name, keywords, etc.) you

have input.

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Locking the Panel Settings (Panel Lock)

NOTE

When the panel settings are locked, nothing happens if you press any panel buttons. For example, when you take a break during your performance and leave the instrument unattended, this feature protects the panel settings from being accessed by others.

1 Call up the Panel Lock display via [MENU]  [Panel Lock].

The numeric keypad for PIN code entry is called up.

2 Input a four-number PIN code by touching the numeric keypad,

then touch [OK] to enter it.

The panel settings are locked. The main display is also in a lock mode during the panel lock.

3 To unlock the instrument, touch the display, then input the same

PIN code you entered in step 2.

If you have forgotten the PIN code, simply turn the power off and back on again to unlock the instrument.

Using the Metronome

The metronome provides a click sound, giving you an accurate tempo guide when you practice, or letting you hear and check how a specific tempo sounds. When recording without Style playback, turning the metronome on makes your recording sessions much more efficient.

Basic Operations

1 Call up the Metronome display via [MENU]  [Metronome].

2 Touch the icon to turn the metronome On/Off.

For information on the other items on the display, refer to “Metronome Settings” of the Reference Manual on the website.

The Metronome can also be turned on/ off by touching the Metronome On/Off button on each recording display. (page 84)

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Workflow Guide—For Performing on the

 Creating panel settings manually and performing a single song

Playing the keyboard with Styles (Auto Accompaniment)

Singing with Song playback

 Storing the song’s panel settings for easy recall

 Calling up the stored panel settings for your performance

 Recording your keyboard performance

Setting up the Style

... p. 40

Optimum panel settings for the current Style (One Touch Setting)

... p. 43

Calling up the most appropriate panel settings (Keyboard Parts, Harmony/Arpeggio, or Multi Pads) for the selected Style.

Setting up the Voices

... p. 44

(Setting up keyboard parts)

Making Song playback settings ...

p. 66

Setting up Harmony/ Arpeggio

...

p. 50

Storing the song’s panel settings to Registration Memory ... p. 87

For details about Registration Memory and Registration Banks, refer to page 86.

Selecting the desired Registration Bank file

Calling up the Registration Memories 1–10 for the Bank file. (p. 88)

Calling up the desired song’s panel settings from the Playlist in a single step

Selecting the desired Playlist Record for calling up the corresponding linked Registration Memory. (p. 92)

Recording setup: Calling up a Registration Memory from the Playlist, etc.

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Workflow Guide—For Performing on the PSR-SX900/SX700

Assigning functions to controllers

... p. 56

Setting up Multi Pads

... p. 53

Setting up Vocal Harmony

(PSR-SX900) ... p. 70

Assigning functions to controllers

... p. 56

Setting up Vocal Harmony

(PSR-SX900) ... p. 70

Singing with Song playback

Operations during performance: p. 72

Playing with Styles

Operations during performance: p. 58

Registering the Registration Memory to a Playlist

... p. 90

Creating a Playlist Record as a shortcut to the Registration Memory.

Editing the Playlist for your live performance set list

...

p. 90

Creating a new Playlist for your live performance by selecting Songs from a preset Playlist.

Selecting the desired Registration Memory

Calling up the desired panel settings by pressing the Registration Memory 1–10. (p. 88)

Playing with Styles or singing with Song playback

Further recording setup

MIDI Quick Recording ... p. 84 Audio Quick Recording ... p. 85

Recording your performance

Recording your playing and/or singing.

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Operation Guide

NOTE

• Expansion Styles

Styles additionally installed (page 97). By default, Expansion Styles specially provided for playing music suitable in your area are installed.

• User Styles

Styles created with the Style Creator function (refer to the Reference Manual on the website), or Styles copied to the User drive (page 34).

Preset Styles

NOTE

Chord section

Split Point (F#2 as default)

Playing with Styles—Setting Up

This section gives you basic steps on how to enhance your keyboard performance with Styles (Rhythm and Auto Accompaniment). Go through the various instructions below to completely set up your performance of a single song: Style, Keyboard Part (Voice), Multi Pad, and various types of controllers.

The settings made in this section can be collectively stored in the Registration Memory as one song setting (page 86).

Setting up Styles

Selecting the desired Style and turning Auto Accompaniment (ACMP) on

1 Press one of the STYLE category selection buttons to call up the

Style Selection display.

You can also call up the Style Selection display via the Home display (page 26).

2 Touch the desired Style.

For example, touch the category [Dance], and then [Dubstep].

3 Press the STYLE CONTROL [ACMP] button to turn on the Auto

Accompaniment.

When the button is turned on, both the rhythm part and auto accompaniment can be played back during Style playback.

At the same time, the specific left-hand section of the keyboard can be used as the Chord section, and chords played in this section are automatically detected and used as a basis for fully automatic accompaniment with the selected Style.

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For basic operations of the Style Selection display, refer to “File Selection Display” (page 28).

The Split Point can be changed as desired (page 45).

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4 If necessary, try out the selected Style.

NOTE

You cannot specify the chord type, such as major and minor, when using the DJ Styles.

NOTE

Press the STYLE CONTROL [ ] (SYNC START) button, then play chords with your left hand. To stop Style Playback, press the STYLE CONTROL [ ] (START/STOP) button.

Style Characteristics

The particular type of Style is indicated the upper left of the Style name in the Style Selection display. The defining characteristics of these Styles and their performance advantages are described below.

• Session: These Styles provide even greater realism and authentic backing by mixing in original chord types and changes, as well as special riffs with chord changes, with the Main sections. These have been programmed to add “spice” and a professional touch to your performances of certain songs and in certain genres. Keep in mind, however, that the Styles may not necessarily be appropriate—or even harmonically correct—for all songs and for all chord playing. In some cases for example, playing a simple major triad for a country song may result in a “jazzy” seventh chord, or playing an on-bass chord may result in inappropriate or unexpected accompaniment.

• Free Play: These Styles are characterized by rubato performance. You can perform freely with remarkably expressive accompaniment, without being constrained by a strict tempo.

• DJ: These contain their own special chord progressions, so you can add chord changes to your performance simply by changing the root key. The Multi Pad (page 53) data in the “DJ Phrase” category are specially created for these Styles. You can call up the suitable Multi Pads by using the One Touch Setting function (page 43).

For more details on operating Style playback, refer to page 58.

Playing with Styles—Setting Up

For the Preset Style List, refer to the Data List on the website.

A Style generally consists of eight parts (channels): rhythm, bass, etc. You can add variations and change the feeling of a Style by selectively turning channels on/off or by changing the Voices (page 82).

Style File Compatibility

This instrument uses the SFF GE file format (page 7) and can play back existing SFF files; however, they will be saved in the SFF GE format when the file is saved (or loaded) in this instrument. Keep in mind that the saved file can only be played back on instruments that are compatible with the SFF GE format.

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Adjusting the tempo

NOTE

Major chord

Press the root key only.

Minor chord

Simultaneously press the root key and a black key to its left.

Seventh chord

Simultaneously press the root key and a white key to its left.

Minor seventh chord

Simultaneously press the root key and both a white and black key to its left.

NOTE

The TEMPO [-] and [+] buttons let you change the playback tempo of the Metronome, Style and MIDI Song. The tempo of the Style and MIDI Song can also be adjusted via the [RESET/TAP TEMPO] button.

If you want to adjust the tempo of an Audio Song, use the Time Stretch function on page 74.

 TEMPO [-]/[+] buttons

Press the TEMPO [-] or [+] button to call up the Tempo pop-up display. Use the TEMPO [-]/[+] buttons to decrease or increase the tempo over a range of 5–500 beats per minute. Holding down either button changes the value continuously. Pressing both TEMPO [-] and [+] buttons calls up the default tempo of the last selected Style or Song.

 [RESET/TAP TEMPO] button

When Style and MIDI Song are stopped, tapping the [RESET/TAP TEMPO] button (four times for a 4/4 time signature) starts playback of the rhythm part of the Style at the tempo you tapped. During playback of a MIDI Song, you can change the tempo by tapping the [RESET/TAP TEMPO] button twice at the desired tempo. During playback of a Style, you can rewind to the top of the section (“reset” the playback position, for stutter repeat effects) by tapping the [RESET/TAP TEMPO] button. This is called as “Style Section Reset.”

You can set the behavior to change the tempo instead of “reset” of the section, even when tapping the button during playback of a Style. The setting is made on the display called up via [MENU]  [Metronome]  [Tap Tempo]. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

Changing the Chord Fingering type

By changing the Chord Fingering type, you can automatically produce appropriate accompaniment even if you don’t press all of the notes which comprise a chord. Chord fingering type can be changed via the Split Point/Fingering window: [MENU]  [Split & Fingering]. The following types can be selected, for example.

 Single Finger

This method lets you easily play chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using only one, two or three fingers.

 Fingered

This lets you finger your own chords on the chord section of the keyboard, while the instrument supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment in the selected Style. The Fingered type recognizes the various chord types which are listed on the Data List on the website (page 9), and can be looked up using the Chord Tutor function called up via [MENU]  [Chord Tutor].

 AI Full Keyboard

This lets you play just about anything, anywhere on the keyboard using both hands—like conventional playing of a piano—and still have appropriate accompaniment. You don’t have to worry about specific ways to play/indicate the chords. (Depending on the song arrangement, AI Full Keyboard may not always produce appropriate accompaniment.)

For other types, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 9).

In the case of a specific fingering type (Fingered, Fingered on base, AI Fingered), you can create a state in which no chord is input by entering a special chord named “Cancel.” This is called as “Chord Cancel.” For more information on entering chords including “Cancel,” refer to the “Chord Types Recognized in the Fingered Mode” in the Reference Manual on the website.

When the chord detection area is set to “Upper” (page 47), only “Fingered*”is available.

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Optimum Panel Settings for the Current Style (One Touch Setting)

NOTE

One Touch Setting is a powerful and convenient feature that automatically calls up the most appropriate panel settings (Voices, effects, etc.) for the currently selected Style, with the touch of a single button. If you’ve already decided which Style you wish to use, you can have One Touch Setting automatically select the appropriate Voice for you.

1 Select the Desired Style (steps 1–2 on page 40).

For information on panel settings that are called up by One Touch Setting, refer to the OTS section of “Parameter Chart” in the Data List on the website (page 9).

2 Press one of the ONE TOUCH SETTING [1]–[4] buttons.

Not only does this instantly call up all the settings (Voices, effects, etc.) that match and are most commonly used with the current Style, it also automatically turns on ACMP and SYNC START, so that you can immediately start playing the Style.

Confirming the One Touch Setting Contents

In the Style Selection display, touch (Menu) then [Style Information] to call up the Information window that shows what Voices are assigned to the ONE TOUCH SETTING [1]–[4] buttons for the current Style. You can call up the desired settings also by touching one of the One Touch Settings numbers 1– 4 directly on the Information window.

3 As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the selected

Style starts.

Each Style has four One Touch Setting setups. Press any other of the ONE TOUCH SETTING [1]–[4] buttons to try out other setups.

Playing with Styles—Setting Up

You can automatically have the One Touch Settings change when you select a Main section (A–D) of the selected Style. For details, refer to “OTS LINK” (page 59).

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Setting up Keyboard Parts

RIGHT 3 part RIGHT 2 part RIGHT 1 part

Right-hand (UPPER) sectionLeft-hand (LOWER) section

Split Point (F#2 by default)

LEFT part

For calling up the Voice Selection display of each part

For turning on/off the keyboard parts

There are four keyboard parts for your manual performance: LEFT, RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2 and RIGHT 3, and each part has one Voice. You can combine these parts by using the PART ON/OFF buttons to create luscious instrument textures and convenient performance combinations.

Creating combinations of keyboard parts (Layer, Split)

 To play one single Voice over the entire keyboard:

Turn on the RIGHT 1, 2 or 3 part. Make sure the LEFT part is turned off.

 To play two or three different Voices simultaneously (Layer):

Turn on two or more parts from RIGHT 1, 2 and 3.

 To play different Voices in the right- and left-hand sections of the keyboard (Split):

Turn on the LEFT part and at least one of the RIGHT 1–3 parts. The F#2 and lower keys are used for the LEFT part while the upper keys (excluding F#2) are used for the RIGHT 1, 2 and 3 parts. The key which divides the keyboard into the lefthand and right-hand sections is referred to as the “Split Point.”

Turning each keyboard part on/off from the display

You can also turn parts on/off via the Home display, or the Voice Part Setup display. For details, see “Home Display” (page 26), or “Voice Part Setup Display” (Reference Manual on the web site).

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Holding the LEFT part Voice (Left Hold)

Split Point

(Right 3)

Split Point

(Left)

Split Point

(Style)

Chord section

LEFT part section

RIGHT 1, 2

parts section

RIGHT 3

part

section

Left-hand (LOWER) section

Right-hand (UPPER) section

By turning on the PART ON/OFF [LEFT HOLD] button when the LEFT part is ON, the LEFT part Voice is held even when the keys are released. Non-decaying Voices such as strings are held continuously, while decay-type Voices such as piano decay more slowly (as if the sustain pedal has been pressed). This function is convenient when used along with Style playback since the sound of the chords matching Style playback are maintained. To stop the LEFT part Voice which is sounding, stop Style or Song playback, or turn the [LEFT HOLD] button off.

Setting the Split Point

The key which divides the keyboard into two areas is referred to as “Split Point.” There are three types of Split Point: Split Point (Style), Split Point (Left), and Split Point (Right 3). You can set them individually (as shown).

• Split Point (Style):.............Divides the left-hand (LOWER) section into the Chord section and the LEFT part section.

• Split Point (Left): ..............Divides the keyboard into the left-hand (LOWER) section and the right-hand (UPPER) sec-

tion.

• Split Point (Right 3):.........Divides the right-hand (UPPER) section into the RIGHT 1, 2 parts section and the RIGHT 3

part section.

1 Call up the Split Point/Fingering window.

[MENU]  [Split & Fingering]

Playing with Styles—Setting Up

2 Set the Split Point.

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q Split Point

Chord + LEFT

part section

Split Point

(Style + Left)

Right-hand section

(Left-hand section)

NOTE

(Style + Left)

Sets Split Point (Style) and Split Point (Left) to the same note. In this case, the Chord Section and the LEFT part section occupy the same area. Specify the Split Point directly from the keyboard by simultaneously holding [Style + Left] on the display and pressing the desired key on the keyboard.

w Split Point

(Style, Left, Right 3)

Sets each Split Point individually. Specify the Split Point directly from the keyboard by simultaneously holding the corresponding item on the display and pressing the desired key on the keyboard.

You can also specify each Split Point by note name, touching the []/[] controls. Split Point (Style) is indicated by “Style,” Split Point (Left) is indicated by “Left,” and Split Point (Right 3) is indicated by “Right 3.”

Once you have touched []/[], the Split Point type you are controlling is focused (corresponding indicator is colored). In this condition, you can change the value of the focused Split Point type by rotating the Data dial.

Split Point (Left) cannot be set lower than Split Point (Style), and Split Point (Right 3) cannot be set lower than Split Point (Left).

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Specifying chords with your right hand for Style playback

Split Point

(Right 3)

Split Point

(Left)

Split Point

(Style)

LEFT Voice section (Left-hand section)

RIGHT 1, 2

parts section

RIGHT 3

part

section

Right-hand section

Chord section

• “Fingered*” is basically same as “Fingered,” except that “1+5,” “1+8” and Chord Cancel are not available.

• For information about when the “Chord Detection Area” is set to “Lower,” refer to “Setting the Split Point” (page 45).

• Manual Bass is set to “On” automatically by the default settings when you select “Upper” in the Chord Detection Area above.

• This parameter is available only when the “Chord Detection Area” is set to “Upper.”

By changing the Chord Detection area from the left-hand section to the right-hand section, you can play a bass line with your left hand while using your right hand to play chords for controlling Style playback.

1 Call up the Split Point/Fingering window.

[MENU]  [Split & Fingering]

2 Make the necessary settings by touching the display.

Playing with Styles—Setting Up

Chord Detection Area

Select “Upper.” The Chord section is set to the right of the left Split Point. Fingering type is set to “Fingered*” automatically.

NOTE

Manual Bass When this is set to “On”, the bass part of the current Style is muted and the Voice of the muted

bass part is assigned to the left part.

NOTE

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Selecting a Voice for Each Keyboard Part

NOTE

• Expansion Voices

Voices additionally installed (page 97). By default, Expansion Voices specially provided for playing music suitable in your area are installed.

• User Voices

Voices created with the Voice Set function (refer to the Reference Manual on the website), or Voices copied to the User drive (page 34).

Preset Voices

1 Press the PART SELECT button corresponding to the desired

part.

The Voice Selection display (for the desired part) appears.

2 Touch the desired Voice.

You can also select the sub category of the Voice, pressing one of the VOICE category selection buttons.

You can also call up the Voice Selection display via the Home display (page 26) or the Voice Part Setup display (Reference Manual on the web site).

For basic operations of the Voice Selection display, refer to “File Selection Display” (page 28).

To hear the characteristics of the Voices:

Touch (Demo) to start demo playback of the selected Voice. Touch (Demo) again to stop playback.

3 If necessary, try out the selected Voice.

Make sure that the desired keyboard part is turned on, and play the keyboard.

Voice Characteristics

The Voice type and its defining characteristics are indicated above the Voice name. There are various Voice characteristics; however, only the following ones are covered here. For detailed explanations, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 9).

• S.Art (Super Articulation) Voices (page 63) Lets you create subtle, very realistic expressive nuances, simply by how you play or by pressing a foot pedal connected to the FOOT PEDAL [2] jack.

• Organ Flutes Voices (page 49) Lets you recreate all of the classic organ sounds by adjusting the flute footage levels and the percussive sounds, just like on conventional organs.

• Drums/SFX Voices These let you play various drums and percussion instruments or SFX (sound effects) sounds on the keyboard, collected together in what are called Drum/SFX kits. For details, see the “Drum/SFX Kit List” of the Data List on the website.

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Creating Original Organ Flutes Voices

NOTE

wqert

NOTICE

This instrument uses advanced digital technology to recreate the legendary sound of vintage organs. Just as on a traditional electronic organ, you can create your own sound by increasing and decreasing the levels of the flute footages. The created Voice can be saved for future recall.

1 On the Voice Selection display, select the desired Organ Flutes

Voice .

Touch the [Organ] in the sub categories, then select the desired Organ Flutes Voice.

The term “footage” is a reference to the sound generation of traditional pipe organs, in which the sound is produced by pipes of different lengths (in feet).

2 Return to the Home display, then touch (Organ Flutes)

located at the lower right of the Voice name to call up the Organ Flutes Voice Edit display.

3 Slide the Footage levers to adjust the footage settings.

The footage settings determine the basic sound of the Organ Flutes.

You can also change other settings here, such as Rotary Speaker and Vibrato.

q Volume Determines the volume of the entire Organ Flutes sound.

w Rotary Speaker Alternately switches between the slow and fast rotary speaker speeds. This parameter is avail-

able only when an effect which contains “Rotary” or “Rot” in its name is applied.

e Vibrato Turns the vibrato on or off, and allows you to adjust the vibrato depth and vibrato speed.

r Response Adjusts the response speed of both the Attack and Release portions of the sound.

t Attack Switches between two different Attack modes: First and Each, and determines the length of

the Attack sound.

• The available parameters differ depending on the Organ type.

• You can also make Effects and EQ settings. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 9).

Playing with Styles—Setting Up

4 Touch (Save) and save the created Organ Voice.

For instructions on saving, refer to “File Management” (page 33).

The settings will be lost if you select another Voice or turn the power to the instrument off without executing the Save operation.

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Setting up Keyboard Harmony/Arpeggio

NOTE

Chord section for Style playback and Harmony effect

Split Point

(Style)

You can apply the Keyboard Harmony or Arpeggio features to enhance or change the sound of the Right-hand parts (RIGHT 1–3). Keyboard Harmony applies performance effects such as harmony (duet, trio, etc.), echo, tremolo and trill to the notes played in the Right-hand section. The Arpeggio function lets you play arpeggios (broken chords) by simply pressing the notes of the chord. For example, you could play the notes C, E and G to trigger interesting and rhythmically dynamic phrases. This feature can be used for music production as well as live performance.

Using Keyboard Harmony

1 Call up the operation display.

[MENU]  [Kbd Harmony/Arp]

2 Set the Keyboard Harmony/Arpeggio function to “On.”

When this is set to “On,” Keyboard Harmony is applied to your keyboard performance automatically.

When you select another Voice for the RIGHT 1 part, the Keyboard Harmony/ Arpeggio type is automatica lly set to the type which is memorized as the Voice Set. For details on the Voice Set function, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

You can also set the function to “On” by turning the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button on.

3 Touch to select the desired category, “Harmony” or “Echo.”

4 Touch the desired Harmony or Echo type.

Touching (detailed settings) calls up the detailed settings popup window. For more information, refer to the Reference Manual on the web site.

5 Play the keyboard.

The effect selected in step 4 is applied to the right-hand melody.

To turn off the effect, turn the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button off.

 Keyboard Harmony category types (Harmony/Echo)

 Harmony Category

Standard Duet—Strum

These types apply the harmony effect to notes played in the right-hand section of the keyboard according to the chord specified in the left-hand section of the keyboard. (Note that the “1+5” and “Octave” settings are not affected by the chord.)

• When the [ACMP] button is on and the LEFT part is off:

For details on the Split Point, refer to page 45.

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• When the [ACMP] button is off and the LEFT part is on:

LEFT part and chord section for Harmony effect

Split Point

(Left)

RIGHT 1–3 parts

Chord section for Style playback and Harmony effect

Split Point

(Style)

LEFT part

Split Point

(Left)

RIGHT 1–3 parts

NOTE

• When both the [ACMP] button and the LEFT part are on:

Multi Assign

The Multi Assign effect automatically assigns the notes of chords you play on the righthand section of the keyboard to separate parts (Voices). For example, if you play a threenote chord, the first note you press is played by the RIGHT 1 Voice, the second by the RIGHT 2 Voice, and the third by the RIGHT 3 Voice. The Multi Assign effect is not affected by the [ACMP] and LEFT part on/off status.

 Echo Category (Echo, Tremolo, Trill)

The Echo, Tremolo or Trill effect is applied to the note played in the right-hand section of the keyboard in time with the currently set tempo, regardless of the [ACMP] and the LEFT part on/off status. Keep in mind that Trill works only when you hold down two notes on the keyboard simultaneously (or the last two notes, if more than two notes are held), and it plays those notes alternately.

Playing with Styles—Setting Up

Using Arpeggio

1 Call up the operation display.

[MENU]  [Kbd Harmony/Arp]

2 Set the Keyboard Harmony/Arpeggio function to “On.”

When this is set to “On,” Keyboard Harmony is applied to your keyboard performance automatically.

You can also set the function to “On” by turning the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button on.

3 Touch to select a category other than “Harmony” or “Echo.”

4 Touch the desired Arpeggio type.

Touching (detailed settings) calls up the detailed settings popup window. For more information, refer to reference manual on the web site.

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5 Play a note or notes to trigger the Arpeggio.

NOTE

The arpeggiated phrase differs depending on the notes played.

To turn off the effect, turn the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button off.

• By using the Arpeggio Quantize function, Arpeggio playback can be synchronized with Song/Style playback, allowing any slight imperfections in the timing to be corrected. This can be set in the display: [MENU]  [Voice Setting]  [Arpeggio].

• Arpeggio playback can be continued even after the note has been released, by assigning the Arpeggio Hold function to the footswitch. For instructions, refer to page 57.

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Setting up Multi Pads

NOTE

Selecting Multi Pads

1 Press the MULTI PAD CONTROL [SELECT] button to call up the

Multi Pad Bank Selection display.

2 Touch the desired Multi Pad Bank.

3 If desired, try out the selected Multi Pad(s).

Simply press the MULTI PAD CONTROL [1]–[4] buttons to start playback of the corresponding phrase. To stop playback, press the [STOP] button. For more information on Multi Pad playback control, refer to “Controlling Multi Pad Playback” (page 64).

You can also call up the Multi Pad Selection display via the Home display (page 26).

Playing with Styles—Setting Up

For basic operations of the Multi Pad Selection display, refer to “File Selection Display” (page 28).

Creating and Editing Multi Pads

You can create your original Multi Pads in one of three ways:

• Recording new phrases

• Editing existing Multi Pad phrases

• Linking with audio files (Audio Link Multi Pad)

Also, you can make your original Multi Pad Bank by managing each Multi Pad. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the web site (page 9).

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Memorizing Original Panel Settings to One Touch Setting

NOTE

NOTICE

You can memorize your original panel settings (mainly Style, Voices, and Multi Pads) to a One Touch Setting (OTS). The newly created One Touch Setting will be saved in the User drive or a USB flash drive as a Style, and you can call up the One Touch Setting as a part of the Style.

1 Select the desired Style to memorize your One Touch Setting.

2 Make the desired panel settings, such as those for Voices and

Effects.

3 Press the [MEMORY] button in the REGISTRATION MEMORY

section.

A message appears. However, you do not need to make any settings here, since the On/Off settings in this display do not affect the One Touch Setting function.

For information on which panel settings are memorized to One Touch Setting, refer to “Parameter Chart” in the Data List on the website (page 9).

4 Press the desired ONE TOUCH SETTING [1]–[4] button to which

you wish to memorize your panel settings.

A message appears prompting you to save the panel settings at this time. To go on and memorize various panel settings to other buttons, touch [No], and then repeat steps 2–4 as necessary, finally saving all your new settings in Step 5 below.

5 Touch [Yes] to call up the Style Selection display for saving your

data, and then save the current settings as a User Style.

For instructions on saving, refer to “File Management” (page 33).

For OTS buttons to which your panel settings have not been memorized, the OTS settings of the original Style will be maintained.

The memorized One Touch Setting will be lost if you change the Style or turn the power off without carrying out the Save operation.

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Changing the Pitch of the Keyboard

NOTE

Transposing the pitch in semitones (TRANSPOSE [-]/[+]buttons)

The TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons transpose the overall pitch of the instrument (the keyboard sound, Style playback, MIDI Song playback, and so on) in semitone steps (from -12 to 12). To instantly reset the transpose value to 0, press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously.

You can independently select the part to be transposed as desired. Touch the Transpose pop-up several times until the desired part appears, and then use the TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons to transpose it.

Master Transposes the pitch of the entire sound, with the exception of the Audio

Song and input sound from the [MIC/GUITAR INPUT] or the [AUX IN] jacks.

Keyboard Transposing the keyboard pitch including the chord root for triggering

Style Playback.

Song Transposes the pitch of the MIDI Song.

• If you want to transpose the pitch of the Audio Song, use the Pitch Shift parameter on page 74.

• The Transpose functions do not affect the Drum Kit or SFX Kit Voices.

Transpose can be done on the display also via [MENU]  [Transpose]. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

Playing with Styles—Setting Up

Fine Tuning the Pitch

By default, the pitch of the entire instrument is set to 440.0 Hz according to equal temperament. This setup can be changed from the display called up via [MENU]  [Master Tune]. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

Transposing the pitch in octaves (UPPER OCTAVE [-]/[+] buttons)

The UPPER OCTAVE [-]/[+] buttons allow you to shift the pitch of the Right 1–3 parts up or down by one octave. To instantly reset the octave value to 0, press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously.

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Setting up Assignable Controllers

1: Assign Type 1

2: Assign Type 2

3: Assign Type 3

You can assign parameters and functions to the LIVE CONTROL knobs, the [ROTARY SP/ASSIGNABLE] button, or optional footswitches for quick operations and expressive control during your keyboard performance. The setup of assignable controllers is stored/recalled from the registration memory so you can change them all together at once.

Selecting the Assign Types of the LIVE CONTROL knobs

Each setup of assigned parameters for knobs is called “Knob Assign Type.” There are three Knob Assign Types (1–3) and they can be switched in sequence by pressing the LIVE CONTROL [ASSIGN] button. The selected Assign Types for knobs will be reset when the power is turned off; however, these can be conveniently saved to Registration Memory (page 86).

Editing the Assign Type of the knobs

Knob Assign Types 1–3 can be edited in the Edit display which is called up as follows: [MENU]  [Live Control]. For details of editable items, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

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Assigning functions to the assignable buttons

NOTE

Various functions can be assigned to the ASSIGNABLE [A]–[F] buttons and the [ROTARY SP/ASSIGNABLE] button.

1 To call up the Edit display, touch [MENU]  [Assignable].

2 Double-tap (touch twice) the desired item on the “Assignable

Buttons” area (shown above).

The function selection pop-up window appears.

3 Touch the desired function.

There are some differences between the ASSIGNABLE [A]–[F] buttons and the [ROTARY SP/ASSIGNABLE] button on which functions can be assigned. For details on assignable functions, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

Playing with Styles—Setting Up

Assigning functions to footswitches/foot controllers

You can assign various functions to optional footswitches/foot controllers.

1 To call up the Edit display, touch [MENU]  [Assignable].

2 Double-tap (touch twice) the desired item in the “Foot Pedals”

area (shown above).

The function selection pop-up window appears.

3 Touch the desired function.

• For details on assignable parameters and functions, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

• For connecting footswitches/foot controllers, refer to “Connecting Footswitches/Foot Controllers” (page 106).

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Operation Guide

NOTE

Playing with Styles—Operations While

If you’ve made all desired settings for a single song (in the previous sections), now you’re ready to play the keyboard. This section mainly explains the various Style-related operations you’ll use during your keyboard performance: Style playback, applying expressive effects, and Multi Pad playback.

Operating Style Playback

Starting and stopping Style playback

 [START/STOP] button

Starts playback of the rhythm part of the current Style. To stop playback, press the button again.

Playing back both rhythm and auto accompaniment (ACMP)

If the [ACMP] button is turned on, both the rhythm part and auto accompaniment can be played back when playing chords in the chord section during Style playback.

Performing

 [SYNC START] button

This puts the Style playback in “standby.” The Style starts playing back when you press any note on the keyboard (when [ACMP] is off) or you play a chord with your left hand (when [ACMP] is on). While a Style is playing back, pressing this button stops the Style and puts playback in standby.

 [SYNC STOP] button

You can start and stop the Style any time you want by simply playing or releasing the keys in the chord section of the keyboard. Make sure that the [ACMP] button is on, press the [SYNC STOP] button, and then play the keyboard.

 INTRO [I]–[III] buttons

The instrument features three different Intro sections that let you add an introduction before starting the Style playback. After pressing one of the INTRO [I]–[III] buttons, start playback of the Style. When the Intro finishes playing, the Style playback automatically shifts to the Main section.

 ENDING/rit. [I]–[III] buttons

The instrument features three different Ending sections that let you add an ending before stopping Style playback. When you press one of the ENDING [I]–[III] buttons while Style is playing back, the Style will automatically stop after the ending is played. You can have the ending gradually slow down (ritardando) by pressing the same ENDING button once again, while the ending is playing.

When the Fingering type (page 42) is set to “Full Keyboard” or “AI Full Keyboard,” Sync Stop cannot be turned on.

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Fading In/Out

For information on assigning functions to each controller, refer to “Setting up Assignable Controllers” (page 56) and “Setting the Functions or Shortcuts to the ASSIGNABLE Buttons” (page 94).

NOTE

Press the selected Main section (lit in red) again.

The fill-in of the selected Main section plays (flashes in red).

You can change the timing in which the One Touch Settings change with the MAIN VARIATION [A]–[D] changes. To do this, call up the display via [MENU]  [Style Setting]  [Setting], then set the OTS Link Timing parameter. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 9)

NOTE

The Fade In/Out function produces smooth fade-ins and fade-outs when starting/stopping the playback of a Style or Song. You can assign this function to the [ROTARY SP/ASSIGNABLE] button, footswitches, or the ASSIGNABLE [A]–[F] buttons.

• To start playback with a fade in: When playback is stopped, press the button to which this function has been assigned. Then press the [START/ STOP] button for Style (or the [ ] (PLAY/PAUSE) button for MIDI Song).

• To stop playback with a fade out: During playback, press the button to which this function has been assigned.

Changing pattern variations (Sections) during Style playback

Each Style features four different Main sections, four Fill-in sections and a Break section. By using these sections effectively, you can easily make your performance sound more dynamic and professional. The section can be freely changed while the Style is playing back.

 MAIN VARIATION [A]–[D] buttons

Press one of the MAIN VARIATION [A]–[D] buttons to select the desired Main section (the button lights in red). Each is an accompaniment pattern of a few measures or more and it plays indefinitely. Pressing the selected MAIN VARIATION button again plays an appropriate fill-in pattern to spice up the rhythm and break the repetition. After the fill-in finishes playing, it leads smoothly into the Main section.

Playing with Styles—Operations While Performing

AUTO FILL IN function

When the [AUTO FILL IN] button is turned on, pressing any of the MAIN VARIATION [A]–[D] buttons as you play automatically plays a fill-in section for a smooth, dynamic transition into the next (or same) section.

Style Section Reset

During playback of a Style, you can rewind to the top of the section (“reset” the playback position, for stutter repeat effects) by pressing the [RESET/TAP TEMPO] button (page 42).

Automatically changing One Touch Settings with the Main sections (OTS LINK)

The convenient OTS (One Touch Setting) Link function lets you automatically have One Touch Settings change when you select a different Main section (A–D). The Main sections A, B, C and D correspond to One Touch Settings 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. To use the OTS Link function, turn the [OTS LINK] button on.

 [BREAK] button

This lets you add dynamic breaks in the rhythm of the accompaniment. Press the [BREAK] button during Style playback. When the one-measure Break pattern finishes playing, Style playback automatically shifts to the Main section.

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About the lamp status of the section buttons (INTRO/MAIN VARIATION/BREAK/ENDING)

NOTE

• Orange: The section is currently selected.

• Orange (flashing): The section will be played next, following the currently selected section.

* The MAIN VARIATION [A]–[D] button lamps also flash in orange when the fill-in is playing.

• Blue: The section contains data but is not currently selected.

• Off: The section contains no data and cannot be played.

Recording and Playing Back a Chord Sequence—Chord Looper (PSRSX900)

While playing back a Style, you usually specify chords with your left hand. However, with the convenient Chord Looper function, you can record a sequence of the chords and play it back in a loop. For example, if you record a “C  F  G  C” chord progression, Style playback will continue automatically with the chords “C  F  G  C  C  F  G  C  ...” Since the chords play back in a loop, you don’t need to repeat the chord pattern manually anymore—letting you focus on your performance and other operations.

Loop playback a chord sequence while playing back the Style

You can record desired chord sequence instantly and loop it.

1 While playing back a Style, press the CHORD LOOPER [REC/

STOP] button.

When the [REC/STOP] is turned on, the [ACMP] button is turned on automatically.

The [REC/STOP] button flashes to indicate the Chord Looper function is standby to record. On the next measure of the Style, the [REC/STOP] button is turned on and the recording starts.

2 Enter the chords on the keyboard, according to the playback

tempo of the Style.

Chord sequence is recorded until you stop recording in step 3.

3 Press the CHORD LOOPER [ON/OFF] button to stop recording

and start loop playback of the chord sequence.

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While the chord sequence is played back, the [ACMP] button flashes, chord input from the keyboard is disabled, and the whole keyboard is only used for performance.

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Recording stops, and the [ON/OFF] button flashes in orange and loop playback

NOTE

standby is entered. On the next measure of the Style, the [ON/OFF] button lights in orange, and the chord sequence recorded on step 2 will be played back in loop.

4 Press the CHORD LOOPER [ON/OFF] button to stop loop play-

back.

• The [ON/OFF] button lights blue to indicate the chord sequence has been recorded and loop playback stops.

• Pressing the [ON/OFF] button starts again loop playback of the chord sequence recorded on steps 1–3.

The playback of the chord sequence is stopped, and the Style will return to normal playback.

Advanced features of the Chord Looper function

You can start recording the chord sequence when Style playback is stopped, using SYNC START. Also, you can save recorded chord sequences from the display called up via [MENU]  [Chord Looper].

• Up to eight chord sequences can be memorized.

• You can save each chord sequence as a file individually for future recall. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

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Expressively Controlling Your Performance

+X-X

-Y

NOTE

+X-X

-Y

When the Voice of one of the keyboard parts is set, the [MODULATION HOLD] button will be turned off automatically, and then the Modulation (+) and Modulation (-) parameters will be reset.

NOTE

Using the Joystick

By moving the joystick in a horizontal (X) or vertical (Y) direction, you can bend the notes up or down, or apply modulation effects. Move the joystick to control the sound while playing the keyboard.

 X: Pitch Bend

Bends notes up (by moving the joystick to the right) or down (by moving the joystick to the left) while playing the keyboard. This is applied to all keyboard parts (RIGHT 1–3 and LEFT).

• The maximum pitch bend range can be changed on the display called up via [MENU]  [Keyboard/Joystick]  [Joystick].

• The Pitch Bend effect may not be applied to the LEFT part during Style playback, depending on the Style setting.

 Y: Modulation

The Modulation function applies a vibrato effect to notes played on the keyboard. By default, this is applied to the keyboard parts RIGHT 1–3. You can set whether the modulation effects produced by the joystick will be applied or not to each keyboard part independently: [MENU]  [Keyboard/Joystick]  [Joystick]  Modulation (+), Modulation (-).

Holding the Modulation value (MODULATION HOLD)

The Joystick is self-centering when released. However, you can hold the current Modulation value by pressing the [MODULATION HOLD] button.

• If the [MODULATION HOLD] button is turned on while the Joystick is moved, the Modulation value (Y-axis value) is fixed and held even after the Joystick is released.

• If the [MODULATION HOLD] button is turned off, the Modulation value returns to the default value for the Voice of each Part. (The position of the Joystick at that time is ignored.)

Applying sustain to the RIGHT 1–3 Voices

The [SUSTAIN] button turns the Sustain function on and off. When on, all notes played on the keyboard with the right-hand parts (RIGHT 1, 2, 3) have a longer sustain.

The Modulation effects may not be applied to the LEFT part during Style playback, depending on the Style setting.

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Playing and Controlling Super Articulation Voices

NOTE

The word “articulation” in music usually refers to the transition or continuity between notes. This is often reflected in specific performance techniques, such as staccato, legato and slur. The Super Articulation Voices (S.Art Voices) enable you to create subtle, very realistic expressive nuances, simply by how you play. The Voice type (S.Art) is indicated above the name of Super Articulation Voices, on the Voice Selection display.

Automatic articulation effects of Super Articulation Voices

The applied articulation effect differs depending on the selected Voice. For details, refer to the Data List on the website.

 S.Art Voices

The S.Art Voices provide many benefits with great playability and expressive real-time control.

Example: Saxophone Voice

If you play a C note and then an adjacent D in a very legato way, you will hear the note change seamlessly, as though a saxophone player played it in a single breath.

Example: Concert Guitar Voice

If you play a C note and then the E just above in a very legato but firm way, the pitch slides up from C to E.

You can also add articulation sounds manually by using the functions “Articulation 1–2” when the Voice has the corresponding sounds. These functions can be assigned to the ASSIGNABLE buttons, the [ROTARY SP/ASSIGNABLE] button, or the foot pedals. (pages 57, 94)

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Controlling Multi Pad Playback

NOTE

Chord Section

Some Multi Pads are not affected by Chord Match.

NOTE

Playing the Multi Pads

1 Press any of the MULTI PAD CONTROL [1]–[4] buttons to play a

Multi Pad phrase.

The corresponding phrase for the button starts playing back in its entirety at the currently set tempo. You can play up to four Multi Pads at the same time.

2 Press the [STOP] button to stop playback of the Multi Pad(s).

If you want to stop a specific pad, simultaneously hold down the [STOP] button and press the pad(s) you wish to stop.

• There are two types of Multi Pad data. Some types will play back once and stop when they reach to the end. Others will be played back repeatedly (loop).

• Pressing the pad during its playback will stop playing and begin playing from the top again.

• While the Style or MIDI Song is playing back, pressing the Multi Pad button starts playback at the top of the next measure. When the Style or MIDI Song is stopped, pressing the Multi Pad button starts playback immediately.

• While the Style or MIDI Song is playing back, pressing the STYLE CONTROL [START/STOP] or MIDI [ ] (PLAY/PAUSE) button also stops playback of the Multi Pad(s). While both the Style and MIDI Song is playing back, pressing the MIDI [ ] (PLAY/PAUSE) button stops playback of the Song, Style and Multi Pad(s). This behavior can be changed with settings on the Song Setting and Style Setting displays. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

About the lamp status of the MULTI PAD CONTROL [1]–[4] buttons

• Blue: Indicates that the corresponding pad contains data (phrase).

• Orange: Indicates that the corresponding pad is playing back.

• Orange (flashing): Indicates that the corresponding pad is in standby (Synchro Start; refer to page 65).

• Off: Indicates the corresponding pad contains no data and cannot be played.

Using Chord Match

When the [ACMP] or LEFT part is on, Multi Pad phrases automatically change the pitch to match the chord you play in the chord section. Play the chord in the chord section before/after pressing any of the Multi Pads.

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Using the Multi Pad Synchro Start Function

NOTE

You can also start Multi Pad playback by playing the keyboard or by starting Style playback.

1 While holding the MULTI PAD CONTROL [SELECT] button, press

the desired button or buttons from [1]–[4].

The corresponding buttons flash in red, indicating standby status.

2 Start playback of the Multi Pad.

• When [ACMP] is off, press any note, or play back a Style.

• When [ACMP] is on, play a chord in the chord section, or play back a Style.

If you enable standby for a Multi Pad during Style or Song playback, pressing any note (when [ACMP] is off) or playing a chord in the chord section (when [ACMP] is on) will start Multi Pad playback at the top of the next measure.

To cancel the standby status of the selected Pad, carry out the same operation, or simply press the [STOP] button to cancel the status of all Pads.

Playing with Styles—Operations While Performing

When two or more Multi Pads are in standby status, pressing any one of them starts simultaneous playback of all of them.

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Operation Guide

NOTE

Singing with Song Playback—Setting Up

This section explains how to set up for your singing performance with Songs, using Song selection and Vocal Harmony settings.

As is the case in Chapter 1, the settings made in this section can be collectively stored in the Registration Memory as one song setting (page 86).

Setting Up Song Playback

Songs—MIDI Song and Audio Song

For this instrument, “Song” refers to MIDI or audio data which include preset songs, commercially available music files, etc. Not only can you playback a song and listen to it, but you can also play the keyboard or sing along with Song playback. There are two kinds of Songs that can be recorded and played back on this instrument: MIDI Songs and Audio Songs.

 MIDI Song

A MIDI Song is comprised of your keyboard performance information and is not a recording of the actual sound itself. The performance information refers to which keys are played, at what timing, and at what strength—just as in a musical score. Based on the recorded performance information, the tone generator (of the instrument, etc.) outputs the corresponding sound. Since MIDI Song data contains the information such as keyboard part and Voice, you can play more effectively by viewing the score, turning the particular part on or off, or changing Voices.

 Audio Song

An Audio Song is a recording of the performed sound itself. This data is recorded in the same way as that used in recording cassette tapes, or with voice recorders, etc. Audio Songs can be played back on portable music players and many other devices, making it easy for you to let others hear what you have played.

If you want to play back a Song in a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive containing Song data to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal beforehand.

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Song File Compatibility

• For a general overview of MIDI and how you can effectively use it, refer to “MIDI Basics” on the website (page 9).

• For information on compatible MIDI formats, refer to page 7.

NOTE

Press the [PLAYER] button, or tap [List] on the display.

Press the [PLAYER] button, or tap [Player] on the display.

You can play back the following types of Songs.

• Preset Songs (MIDI Songs)

• Your own recorded Songs (for instructions on recording, see page 84)

• Commercially available Songs: MIDI files in SMF (Standard MIDI File) format, Audio files in WAV or MP3 format.

WAV ..........44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo

MP3 ..........44.1/48.0 kHz sample rate, 64–320 kbps bit rate or VBR, mono/stereo

Switching Song playback modes

This instrument features two modes of Song playback: Song Player mode and Song List mode. Song Player mode plays back a MIDI Song and a Audio Song simultaneously. Song List mode plays back Songs continuously along with a previously created Song List.

1 Press the [PLAYER] button to call up the Song Playback display.

The Song Player function or Song List is displayed, depending on which you have selected last time.

2 Touch the display or press the [PLAYER] button to switch the

Song playback mode.

Singing with Song Playback—Setting Up

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Selecting Songs (Song Player mode)

NOTE

1 Press the [PLAYER] button to call up the Song Playback display.

Make sure that Song Player mode is selected.

2 Touch the Song name in the MIDI or Audio area.

The Song Selection display for the corresponding Song type (MIDI or Audio) appears.

3 Select the desired Song.

Viewing Song information

When an Audio Song is selected on the Song Selection display, touching (Menu) then [Audio Information] calls up the information window.

For detailed playback operations, refer to page 72.

• For basic operations of the Song Selection display, refer to “File Selection Display” (page 28).

• You can call up the display of Song playback related settings, via (Menu)  [Song Setting].

• You can adjust the volume balance between MIDI Song playback and Audio Song playback, using the LIVE control knob assigned “MIDI/Audio Song Balance” function. For details in assigning the LIVE CONTROL knob function, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

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Selecting Songs (Song List mode)

1 Press the [SONG] button to call up the Song Playback display.

Make sure that Song List mode is selected.

2 Prepare a Song List

 When creating a new Song List

Touching (New) on the display allows you to create a new Song List. For details on how to edit the Song List, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

 When selecting an existing Song List

Call up the Song List File Selection display by touching the Song List name.

2-1 2-2 Touch the desired Song List file.

3 Touch the desired Song from the selected Song List.

The selected Song is highlighted.

Singing with Song Playback—Setting Up

For detailed playback controls, refer to page 72. For information on controlling continuous playback of the Songs on the list, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

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Applying Effects to the Microphone Sound (Vocal Harmony) (PSR-SX900)

NOTE

Mode

Vocal Harmony type name

(When the Mode is set to “Vocoder” or “Vocoder Mono”)

NOTE

You can automatically apply various Vocal Harmony effects to your voice as you sing, or you can use Synth Vocoder to graft the unique characteristics of your voice onto synthesizer and other sounds.

Using Vocal Harmony

1 Call up the Vocal Harmony display via the [MENU] button 

[VocalHarmony].

2 Make sure that Harmony is set to “On.”

If necessary, touch the display to turn the Harmony “On.”

3 Touch the Vocal Harmony type name to call up the Vocal Har-

mony Type Selection display.

4 Touch the desired Vocal Harmony Type to select it.

The Vocal Harmony features three different Modes which can be selected automatically by selecting a Vocal Harmony Type.

Vocal H a r m o n y Modes

Chordal The harmony notes are determined by the chords you play in the

Vocoder The microphone sound is output via the notes you play on the

Vocoder-mono Basically the same as Vocoder; however, in this mode, only sin-

Icons shown in the Vocal Harmony Type Selection display indicate the following usage cases.

(Blue)

chord section (with [ACMP ON/OFF] turned on), the left hand section (with [ACMP ON/OFF] turned off and the Left part turned on) or the chord data of a Song.

keyboard or the Song playback notes.

gle-note melodies or lines can be played back (with last-note priority).

Vocal Harmony Type of Chordal Mode

Make sure to connect a microphone before using Vocal Harmony and Synth Vocoder. For instructions on connecting a microphone and making necessary settings, refer to page 100.

The display can also be called up by pressing the [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button several times.

The Harmony can also be turned on/off by pressing one of the ASSIGNABLE buttons that is assigned the “VH Harmony On/Off” function. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

(Brown)

(Green)

(Gray)

Vocal Harmony Type of Vocoder Mode

Vocal Harmony Type having unusual effects, such as a robotic voice.

Vocal Harmony Type without any effect.

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5 Follow the steps below, depending on which Type (and mode)

NOTE

you selected.

 If you selected the Chordal Type:

5-1

Make sure that the [ACMP] button is turned on.

5-2 Play back a Style while playing chords, or play back a Song which contains

chords. Vocal harmonies based on the chords are applied to your singing.

 If you selected the Vocoder or Vocoder-Mono Type:

5-1

As necessary, change the “Keyboard” setting to “Off,” “Upper,” or “Lower.” When “Upper” or “Lower” is selected, playing the right-hand or left-hand section of the keyboard will control the Vocoder effect. When “Off” is selected, playing the keyboard will not control the Vocoder effect.

5-2 Play melodies on the keyboard or play back a Song, and sing into the micro-

phone. You’ll notice that you don’t actually have to sing pitched notes. The Vocoder effect takes the words you say and applies them to the pitch of the instrument sounds.

Using Synth Vocoder

These are special effects that graft the characteristics of your voice onto synthesizer and other sounds, for unusual machine‐like or robotic effects, as well as unique choir sounds, which you can control with your own singing and playing.

For Vocoder Types, the effect is applied to a maximum of three notes of the chord you play; for Vocoder-Mono, the effect is only applied to single notes (last note applied).

Singing with Song Playback—Setting Up

1 Execute steps 1–3 in “Using Vocal Harmony” on page 70.

2 From the Vocal Harmony Type Selection display, select the

Synth Vocoder category from the sub categories.

3 Touch the desired Synth Vocoder Type to select it.

4 Try holding down a note on the keyboard and speak or sing into

the microphone.

Also, try changing notes as you say/sing different words, hitting a separate note for each word.

You can change the Keyboard setting (Off/Upper/Lower), determining which part of the keyboard (or Song) controls the effect. For details, refer to the Reference manual on the website.

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Operation Guide

NOTE

Song Player mode

(MIDI Song, Audio Song)

Song List mode

(Common for MIDI and Audio Song)

NOTE

Singing with Song Playback—Operations

This section explains operations you can do during your singing performance with Songs: Song playback, displaying score and lyrics, and Audio Song, and switching microphone-related functions.

Controlling Song Playback

Song playback can be controlled by pressing buttons on the panel or from the Song Playback display which is called up by pressing the SONG [PLAYER] button. The control displays for MIDI Song and Audio Song (if used) appear, allowing you to control the currently selected Songs on the screen.

Song Playback display

While Performing

• For details on MIDI Song/Audio Song, switching between Song playback modes, and Song selection, refer to page 66.

• In the Song List mode, only basic playback operations are possible. On the other hand, you can play back multiple Songs continuously. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

Basic playback operations (for MIDI and Audio Songs)

 Play/Pause ([ ] (PLAY/PAUSE) button)

Press the [ ] (PLAY/PAUSE) button (or touch ) to start playback of the corresponding Song (MIDI or Audio). During playback, pressing it pauses playback. Pressing it again resumes Song playback from the current position.

 Selecting previous/next Song ([ ] (PREV) or [ ] (NEXT) button)

Press the [ ] (PREV) or [ ] (NEXT) button (or touch or ) to select the previous/next Song. In the Song player mode, this operation selects the previous/next Song file in the same folder. In the Song List mode, this operation selects the previous/next Song on the Song List.

 Rewind/Fast Forward ([ ] (PREV) or [ ] (NEXT) button)

Hold the [ ] (PREV) or [ ] (NEXT) button ( or ) to move backward/forward continuously through the current file.

You can change the behavior when pressing the [ ] (PREV) button so that it only returns the playback position to the Song top and does not move to the previous Song, on the display called up via [MENU]  [Song Setting]  [Play]. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

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Moving the Song Playback Position (Song Position pop-up window)

For MIDI Songs

For Audio Songs

Elapsed time

Current measure number

Phrase Mark number (if the MIDI Song contains Phrase Mark data)

Current Song name

Phrase Mark is a pre-programmed marker in certain MIDI Song data, which specifies a specific location in the Song.

NOTE

When the Recording function is used, the queue for playback is canceled.

NOTE

When you press and hold the [ ] (PREV) or [ ] (NEXT) button, a setting display appears showing the current position of the Song. When the window is shown on the display, you can also use the Data dial to move backward/forward continuously through the current file. The Phrase Mark number appears only when a MIDI Song containing Phrase Marks is selected. You can select whether the Song playback position moves backward or forward in Bar or Phrase Mark units by touching the setting display beforehand.

Moving the Song Playback Position (progress bar on the display)

In each Song area, the current position of the Song playback is shown. This can be moved forward or backward by moving the slider on the display.

Queuing the next Song for playback

While a MIDI Song is playing back, you can queue up the next MIDI Song for playback. This is convenient for chaining it to the next Song smoothly during live performance. To queue up, select the Song you want to play next in the Song Selection display, while a Song is playing back. The “Next” indication appears at the upper right of the corresponding Song name. To cancel this setting, touch (Next Cancel) on the Song Selection display. You can also queue up the next Audio Song for playback while a Audio Song is playing back, in the same way as for a MIDI Song.

Playback Operations exclusively for MIDI Song

Singing with Song Playback—Operations While Performing

 Synchro Start

You can conveniently start playback of a MIDI Song as soon as you start playing the keyboard. Touching (Synchro start) puts Synchro Start in standby status, regardless of whether the Song is currently playing or stopped. To cancel the Synchro Start function, repeat the same operation.

 Playback Using Song Position Markers ([M], [1]–[4], [Loop])

Using Song Position markers, you can not only navigate quickly and easily through the MIDI Song data, but also set up convenient playback loops, for ease in song arranging. For details, refer to “Using Song Position Markers” (page 75).

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Playback Operations exclusively for Audio Song

NOTE

Top of the Song End of the SongA B

 Vocal Cancel

This let you cancel or attenuate the center position of the stereo sound in Audio Song playback. This lets you sing “karaoke” style with just instrumental backing, or play the melody part on the keyboard, since the vocal sound is usually at the center of the stereo image in most recordings. To turn the Vocal Cancel function on/off, first select an Audio Song, then turn on/off (Vocal Cancel).

 Time Stretch

Like Tempo adjustment of a MIDI Song, this lets you adjust the playback speed of an Audio Song by stretching or compressing it. To do this, touch (Time Stretch) to call up the setup window. Touch []/[] in this window to set the value (from 70% to 160%). Higher values result in a faster tempo.

Though the Vocal Cancel function is highly effective on most audio recordings, the vocal sound on some songs may not be completely cancelled.

 Pitch Shift

Like the Transpose function of the MIDI Song, this lets you shift the pitch of an Audio Song in semitone steps (from -12 to 12).

 A-B Repeat Playback

This lets you repeatedly play back a specified range (between points A and B).

1 Touch (Play/Pause) to start playback.

2 Specify the repeat range.

When playback reaches the point you want to specify as the starting point (A), turn on (A-B Repeat). When playback reaches the point you want to specify as the ending point (B), touch (A-B Repeat) again. The range from Point A to Point B will be played back repeatedly.

3 To cancel A-B repeat playback, turn off (A-B Repeat).

The time of point A and B are cleared, and Repeat Playback is canceled.

Specifying the repeat range while Song playback is stopped

1. Fast-forward the Song to Point A then turn on (A-B Repeat).

2. Fast-forward the Song to Point B then touch (A-B Repeat) again.

Specifying only Point A results in repeat playback between Point A and the end of Song.

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Using Song Position Markers (MIDI Song only)

NOTICE

Song Position markers (SP1–SP4) can be placed in the MIDI Song data. This not only lets you navigate quickly and easily through the MIDI Song data, but also lets you set up convenient playback loops—allowing you to create dynamic Song arrangements “on the fly,” as you perform.

Entering Song Position Markers

1 Select the desired MIDI Song (page 68), and start playback

(page 72).

2 Enter the Song Position markers.

Touch (Song Position Memorize) to turn it on.

2-1 2-2 When the Song reaches the point at which you wish to enter a marker, touch

the desired marker number ([1]–[4]) on the display.

The corresponding Song Position marker is entered, and Song Position Memorize is automatically turned off.

3 As desired, enter other markers in the same way as step 2.

4 Pause Song Playback (page 72).

The entered marker settings will

5 Save the Song.

Touch the Song name to call up the Song Selection Display.

5-1 5-2 Save the Song file (page 33).

About the status of Song Position [1]–[4]

• Off: Song Position is not entered to the button.

• Green: Song Position is entered to the button.

• Red (flashes): Playback jump is ready. See below (“Jumping to a Song Position Marker during playback”).

• Red: The Song Position has been passed and Song playback continues to the next Song button.

be lost if you change to another Song or you turn the power off without executing the Save operation.

Singing with Song Playback—Operations While Performing

Jumping to a Song Position Marker during playback

Simply touching the one of the Song Position [1]–[4] during Song playback jumps to the corresponding position, after the current played measure reaches its end. (The button will flash in red, indicating that playback jump is ready.) You can cancel the jump by touching the same Song Position again before the actual jump.

Starting playback from a specific Marker

First, touch one of Song Position [1]–[4] while Song playback is stopped, and then start playback (page 72).

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Using Markers in loop playback

Top o f

the song

[1]

End of

the song

[2] [3] [4]

Song Positions

In this section, we’ll explain loop playback by the example of looping between markers [1] and [2].

1 Touch (Play/Pause) to start playback from the top of the

Song.

2 After passing the [1] point, touch (Loop) to turn the loop

function on.

The Song plays back up to the [2] point, then goes back to [1] and loops between the two points.

3 To stop the loop and continue normal playback, touch

(Loop) again.

When this is turned off, playback continues past the [2] point.

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Displaying Score, Lyrics, and Text files during Playback

NOTE

For changing the page.

For changing the settings of the Score display.

Lyrics can be shown only when the Song contains lyric data.

NOTE

Displaying Music Notation (Score) of the MIDI Song

You can view the music notation (score) of the selected MIDI Song. We suggest that you read through the music notation before starting to practice.

1 Select a MIDI Song (page 68).

2 Touch (Score) on the Song Playback display to call up

the Score display.

You can look through the entire notation by touching [] or [] when Song playback is stopped. While the Song is playing back, the “ball” bounces along through the score, indicating the current position.

• You can call up the Score display as well, via [MENU]  [Score].

• The instrument can display the music notation of commercially available music data or your recorded Songs.

• The displayed notation is generated by the instrument based on the Song data. As a result, it may not be exactly the same as commercially available sheet music of the same song—especially when displaying notation of complicated passages or many short notes.

Singing with Song Playback—Operations While Performing

Changing the Size of the Score and Displaying Lyrics in a Score

By touching the note icon shown on the lower right of the display, you can change the settings of the Score display, such as changing the size of the score, or displaying note names or lyrics within the score, and so on. For details on the Score display, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

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Displaying Lyrics of the Song

NOTE

For changing the page.

When the selected Song contains lyric data, you can view it on the instrument’s display during playback.

1 Select a Song (page 68).

2 Touch (Lyrics) on the Song Playback display to call up

the Lyrics display.

When the Song data contains lyrics data, the lyrics are shown on the display. You can look through the entire lyrics by touching [] or [] when Song playback is stopped. While the Song is playing back, the color of the lyrics changes, indicating the current position.

For details on the Lyrics display, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

• You can call up the Lyrics display as well, via [MENU]  [Lyrics].

• Not only MIDI Songs, but also Audio Songs can show lyrics, if the particular Song contains compatible lyrics data. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

Displaying Text

Regardless of whether a Song is selected or not, you can view computer-created text files (.txt) on the instrument’s display. To call up the display, touch (Text) on the Song Playback display. This feature enables various useful possibilities, such as the showing of lyrics, chord charts and performance notes. For details on the Text display, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

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Using the Talk function

NOTE

The Talk function lets you instantly change the microphone settings for speaking to your audience. This is useful when you want to make announcements between song performances without distracting reverb effects, etc.

1 Call up the Mic Setting display via [MENU]  [Mic Setting].

2 Touch [Talk] on the display to turn on the Talk function.

To turn the function off, touch [Vocal] on the display.

You can also change the Talk settings to suit your preferences. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

• (PSR-SX900) Vocal Harmony is not available when the Talk function is on.

• To get the most convenient use of this function, you can assign a foot pedal or one of the ASSIGNABLE buttons to turn the Talk function on/ off during a performance. For details, refer to the Reference Manual.

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Operation Guide

NOTE

Adjusting the Parameters of Each Part—

The Mixer gives you intuitive control over aspects of the keyboard parts and Song/Style channels, including volume balance and the timbre of the sounds. It lets you adjust the levels and stereo position (pan) of each Voice to set the optimum balance and stereo image, and lets you set how the effects are applied. This section covers the basic procedures for the Mixer. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

Basic Procedure for the Mixer

1 Press the [MIXER/EQ] button to call up the Mixer display.

Mixer

2 Touch the appropriate tab for editing the balance among the

desired parts.

Panel Use this display when you want to adjust the balance among the

entire Style part, entire Multi Pad part, Left part, Right 1 entire MIDI Song part, Audio Song part, Mic part, Aux In Audio part, Bluetooth Audio part (*1), and the Wireless LAN Audio part (*2).

*1: An audio input via Bluetooth communication. The Bluetooth func-

tion may not be included depending on your area or the model.

*2: An audio input via the optional wireless LAN adaptor. The optional

USB wireless LAN adaptor may not be available depending on your area.

Style Use this display when you want to adjust the balance among the

channels of the Style. About each channel, refer to “Style Channels” (page 82).

M.Pad Use this display when you want to adjust the balance among the

four Audio Link Multi Pads.

Song Use this display when you want to adjust the balance among all

the parts of the MIDI Song.

Master Unlike the other displays, use this display when you want to

adjust the tonal characteristics of the entire sound (except for Audio Songs) of this instrument. For details on this display, refer to page 96.

–3 parts,

You can also switch among the tabs by pressing the [MIXER/EQ] button.

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3 Touch a tab for editing the desired parameters.

NOTE

Filter For adjusting Resonance, and Cutoff (sound brightness).

EQ For adjusting equalization parameters to correct the tone or tim-

bre of the sound.

Effect For selecting an Effect type and adjusting its depth for each part.

Chorus/Reverb For selecting a Chorus/Reverb type and adjusting its depth for

each part.

Pan/Volume For adjusting panning and volume for each part.

4 Set the value of each parameter.

5 Save your Mixer settings.

 To save the Panel 1/2 Mixer settings:

 To save the Style 1/2 Mixer Settings:

Save them as a Style file to the User drive or USB flash drive. If you want to recall the settings for future use, select the Style file saved here.

1 Call up the operation display via [MENU]  [Style Creator]. 2 Touch [Save] to call up the Style Selection display, and then save as a Style

file (page 33).

To reset each parameter to the default value, touch the number value or setting and hold it.

Adjusting the Parameters of Each Part—Mixer

 To save the MIDI Song Ch 1–8 / 9–16 Mixer Settings:

When editing and saving the MIDI Song Channel settings, a different operation is needed. For details, see “Editing and Saving the MIDI Song Ch 1–8 / 9–16 Mixer Settings” below.

Editing and Saving the MIDI Song Ch 1–8 / 9–16 Mixer Settings

First select a MIDI Song, and edit the parameters. Second, register the edited settings as part of the MIDI Song data (Setup), and then save the Song to the User drive or USB flash drive. If you want to recall the settings for future use, select the Song file saved here.

1 Call up the operation display via [RECORDING]  MIDI [Multi

Recording].

2 Touch the Song name “New Song” to call up the Song Selection

display, and then select the desired Song.

3 Edit the desired parameters, according to “Basic Procedure for

the Mixer” (page 80) steps 1–4.

4 Press the [RECORDING] button to call up the MIDI Multi Record-

ing display again.

5 Register the edited settings to the MIDI Song.

Touch [Setup] to call up the Setup display.

5-1 5-2 Touch [Execute] to register the edited settings as part of the MIDI Song data.

6 Touch [Save] to call up the Song Selection display, and then

save as a Song file (page 33).

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Turning Each Channel of the Style or MIDI Song On/Off

Channel

You can add variations and change the feeling of a Style or a MIDI Song by selectively turning channels on/off.

Style Channels

Each Style contains the channels listed below.

• Rhythm 1/2: These are the basic parts of the Style, containing the drum and percussion rhythm patterns.

• Bass: The bass part uses various appropriate instrument sounds to match the Style.

• Chord 1/2: These comprise the rhythmic chord backing, commonly consisting of piano or guitar Voices.

• Pad: This part is used for sustained instruments such as strings, organ, choir, etc.

• Phrase 1/2: These parts are used for punchy brass stabs, arpeggiated chords, and other extras that make the accompaniment more interesting.

1 In the Mixer display, touch the [Style] tab or [Song] tab.

2 Touch the Channel which you want to turn on/off.

If you want to play back only one particular channel (solo playback), touch and hold the desired channel until the number is highlighted in purple. To cancel solo, simply touch the (purple) channel number again.

3 As necessary, make other settings then save them as a Style file

or Song file (step 5 on page 81).

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Changing the Voice for Each Channel of the Style or MIDI Song

Voi ce

You can change the Voice for each channel via the Mixer display.

1 In the Mixer display, touch the [Style] tab or [Song] tab.

2 Touch the instrument icon below the channel name to call up the

Voice Selection display, then select the desired Voice.

3 As necessary, make other settings then save them as a Style file

or Song file (step 5 on page 81).

Adjusting the Parameters of Each Part—Mixer

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Operation Guide

NOTE

Song Recording

This instrument allows you to record your performance in two ways: MIDI recording and Audio recording. In addition, MIDI recording features two different methods: Quick Recording, which is the easiest, most convenient way to record, and Multi Recording, which allows you to record each channel or each track independently. In this section, we’ll take a look at MIDI Quick Recording and Audio Quick Recording.

 MIDI Quick Recording

With this method, recorded performances are saved to the instrument or a USB flash drive as an SMF (format 0) MIDI file. If you want to re-record a specific section or change Voices and edit other parameters, use this method. This instrument allows you to record approximately 3 MB per Song.

 Audio Quick Recording

With this method, recorded performances are saved to the instrument as an Audio file. Recording is done without designating the recorded part. Since it is saved in stereo WAV format of normal CD quality resolution (44.1kHz/ 16-bit) by default, it can be transmitted to and played on portable music players by using a computer. It can also be recorded in MP3 format (44.1 kHz sample rate, 128/256/320 kbps bit rate, stereo). This instrument allows you to record up to 80 minutes per single recording.

Multi Recording

• MIDI Multi Recording: This lets you create a MIDI Song consisting of 16 channels by recording your performance to each channel one by one.

For details on Multi Recording, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

MIDI Quick Recording

Before recording, make the necessary settings such as Voice/Style selection. As necessary, connect the USB flash drive to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. With this type of recording, each part will be recorded to the following channels.

• Keyboard parts: channels 1–4

• Multi Pad parts: channels 5–8

• Style parts: channels 9–16

1 Call up the MIDI Quick Recording display via [RECORDING] 

MIDI [Quick Recording].

The display appears and a new blank Song is automatically set to record standby status.

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• Audio data such as the rhythm channels created via the audio data of Audio Link Multi Pad and Audio Songs cannot be recorded to the MIDI Songs.

• Before using a USB flash drive, be sure to read “Connecting USB Devices” on page 107.

To cancel the recording, touch [Stop] on the display, and then press the [EXIT] button, before going on to step

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2 Start recording.

NOTICE

NOTE

Recording Format

Save destination of recorded Audio Song that is automatically determined

NOTE

You can start recording by playing the keyboard, starting the Style, playing a Multi Pad or touching [Play/Pause].

3 After you finish your performance, touch [Stop] to stop record-

ing.

4 Touch [Save] to call up the Song Selection display, then save the

recorded performance as a file (page 33).

The recorded Song will be lost if you close the display or you turn the power off without executing the save operation.

Audio Quick Recording

Before recording, make the necessary settings such as Voice/Style selection and the microphone connection (if you want to record your singing).

1 Call up the Audio Quick Recording display via [RECORDING] 

Audio [Quick Recording].

The display appears and a new empty audio file is created, with record standby status enabled. However, unlike MIDI Quick Recording, recording does not start automatically with keyboard performance, Style playback, or Multi pad playback.

To cancel the recording, touch [Stop] on the display, and then press the [EXIT] button, before going on to step

2 Touch [Play/Pause] to start recording.

Immediately after this operation, start and record your performance.

3 After you finish performance, touch [Stop] to stop recording.

Recorded data is automatically saved to the destination as a file with the name automatically set. The recorded Audio Song appears in the User category on the Song Selection display.

Song Recording

• The destination to save the recorded Audio Song is automatically determined, according to the connection status of the USB flash drive. You can change the priority storage setting via (Menu) on the display.

• You can also change the recording format via (Menu) on the display.

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Operation Guide

Virtually all panel settings can be saved to a single button.

Registration

Memory Bank file

Save

Recall

For information on the parameters that can be registered with the Registration Memory function, refer to the Registration section of the “Parameter Chart” in the Data List on the website.

NOTE

Playlist file 01

Registration Memory Bank files

Playlist Record 01

Playlist Record 02

Playlist Record 03

Bank 01

Bank 02

: Link to call up

Storing and Calling up Custom Panel Set-

The Registration Memory function and the Playlist function allow you to save (or “register”) virtually all panel settings, and then instantly recall your custom panel settings for your performances by a simple, one-touch operation. The Playlist is especially useful for managing your repertoire, letting you select only the desired panel settings from the huge repertoire in the Registration Memory and create a new list.

 Registration Memory

This function allows you to save (register) your custom panel settings to one of the Registration Memory buttons for easy recall.

There are eight Registration Memory buttons on the panel. You can save all eight registered panel setups as a Single Registration Memory Bank file.

ups—Registration Memory, Playlist

 Playlist

The Playlist function allows you to create your own live performance set list. You can select only the desired files from the huge number of the Registration Memory Bank files without changing the bank file configuration. Each Playlist Record can directly recall a specified Registration Memory in the selected Registration Memory Bank file. You can collectively store the Playlist Records as a single Playlist file.

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Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups with Registration Memory

The list of items to be registered to Registration Memory

NOTICE

NOTE

Registering Your Panel Setups

1 Make the desired panel Settings, such as those for Voices,

Styles and Effects.

2 Press the [MEMORY] button in the REGISTRATION MEMORY

section to call up the Registration Memory window.

Selecting the items to be registered

The Registration Memory window contains the list for selecting the items to be registered. Before going on to step 3, enter or remove checkmarks by touching the desired items. Items having checkmarks will be registered.

3 Press the desired REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]–[8] button to

which you wish to memorize the panel setup.

The memorized button lights in orange, which indicates that the button contains data and its number is selected.

If you selected a button whose lamp is lit in orange or blue here, the panel setup previously memorized to the button will be erased and replaced by the new settings.

About the lamp status

• Orange: Data registered and currently selected

• Blue: Data registered but not currently selected

• Off: No data registered

4 Register various panel setups to other buttons by repeating

steps 1–3.

The registered panel setup can be recalled by simply pressing the desired number button.

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The panel setups registered in the numbered buttons are maintained even when you turn off the power. If you want to delete all eight current panel setups, turn the power on while holding the B5 key (second right-most key) on the keyboard.

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Saving the Registration Memory as a Bank file

NOTE

You can save all eight registered panel setups as a Single Registration Memory Bank file.

1 Press the REGIST BANK [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously to

call up the Registration Bank Selection display.

2 Touch (File Edit) to call up the pop-up window, and then

touch [Save] to save the Bank file.

For instructions on saving, refer to “File Management” (page 33).

Recalling a Registered Panel Setup from a Bank file

The saved Registration Memory Bank files can be recalled by using the REGIST BANK [-]/[+] buttons or the following procedure.

1 Press the REGIST BANK [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously to

call up the Registration Bank Selection display.

2 Touch and select the desired Bank on the display.

You can also use the REGIST BANK [-]/[+] buttons to select a Bank.

3 Press one of the blue-lit numbered buttons ([1]–[8]) in the Regis-

tration Memory section.

The selected button lights in orange.

You can tag Registration Memory Bank files for easy search. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

• When recalling setups that include Song, Style or text files selected from a USB flash drive, make sure that the appropriate USB flash drive containing the registered Song, Style or text is connected into the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal.

• Before using a USB flash drive, be sure to read “Connecting USB Devices” on page 107.

Turning the [FREEZE] button on lets you disable recall of specific item(s) as desired. For instructions, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

You can also call up the eight setups by using pedals or Assignable buttons in any order you specify via [MENU]  [Regist Sequence]. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

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Confirming the Registration Memory Bank Information

NOTE

For switching pages.

You can call up the information display to confirm which Voices, Style and Songs are memorized to the [1]–[8] buttons of a Registration Memory Bank.

1 Call up the Registration Bank Selection display, then select the

desired Bank.

2 Touch (Menu) then [Regist Bank Info] to call up the Regist

Bank Information display.

This display consists of two pages: Voice-related, and Style-related. You can switch between the two via [Voice]/[Style] on the display.

Touch to select the desired Registration Memory. The selected Registration is automatically loaded.

If a certain Voice part is set to off, the Voice name for the corresponding part is shown in gray.

3 Press the [EXIT] button to close the information display.

Editing a Registration Memory Bank

You can edit a Registration Memory Bank (delete or rename each Registration Memory, etc.) in the Regist Bank Edit display.

1 Call up the Registration Bank Selection display, then select the

desired Bank.

2 Touch (Menu) then [Regist Bank Edit] to call up the Regist

Bank Edit display.

3 Edit the Registration Memory Bank information.

Touch to select the desired Registration Memory. The Registration Memory is selected as a editing target, but not actually loaded.

• To change the name of the selected Registration, touch [Rename].

• To delete the selected Registration, touch [Delete].

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4 Touch (Save) to save the edited Registration Memory Bank

file.

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Managing a Large Repertoire by Using the Playlist

The Playlist is useful for managing multiple set lists for your live performances. You can select only the desired files from a large repertoire (the huge number of the Registration Memory Bank files) and create a new set list for each performance.

Creating a new Playlist

1 Press the [PLAYLIST] button to call up the Playlist display.

2 Touch (New) on the display.

A new Playlist file is created.

Adding a Record to the Playlist

By adding a Record to the Playlist, you can directly recall your desired Registration Memory.

1 Press the [PLAYLIST] button to call up the Playlist display.

The Playlist file which was selected the last time appears. (The sample preset Playlist will appear for the first time.)

2 Add a Record to the Playlist.

 To add a Record via the Registration Bank Selection display:

Touch Add Record [List] on the display.

2-1

The Registration Bank Select display appears.

2-2 Select the desired Registration Bank file to register as a Playlist Record.

Touching [Add to Playlist] closes the display, and the new Playlist Record is added to the Playlist.

 To add a Record by using the search function:

Touching Add Record [Search] on the display calls up the operation display for searching the desired Registration Bank file. For details on searching for files, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

From the search result, select the desired file and then touch [Add to Playlist] to close the display, and the new Playlist Record is added.

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3 If necessary, edit the Playlist Record.

File path of the Registration Memory Bank file linked to the Record. This fil e will be re called by selecting the Record. (This is onl y displayed, and cannot be changed.)

Record Na me

The newly added Playlist Record simply recalls the selected registration Bank file. If you want to set more detailed settings (such as directly recalling a specified Registration Memory and automatically switching the screen view), you can edit the Playlist Record.

3-1 Touch [Edit] to call up the Record Edit display.

3-2 Touch to edit the Record.

Record Name Determines the name of the Record. Touching [Rename] calls up the Character Entry win-

Action Additional actions after selecting the Record and recalling the Bank.

3-3 Close the display.

dow.

• Load Regist Memory: Recalls the Registration Memory corresponding to the selected number. When no item is selected, no Registration Memory is recalled.

• View: Displays the selected view. When no item is selected, no view is displayed.

4 Touch (Save) to save the added Record to the current Play-

list file.

To recall the registered Record, touch the desired Record on the Playlist display.

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Recalling custom panel setups via the Playlist

1 Press the [PLAYLIST] button to call up the Playlist display.

2 Touch the Playlist file name to call up the Playlist File Selection

display.

3 Touch the desired Playlist file, and then close the display.

4 Touch the Record name on the Playlist display, and then touch

[Load].

The Registration Memory Bank registered as the Playlist Record is recalled and the Action you’ve made is executed (page 90.)

Copying the Playlist Records (Append Playlist)

“Append Playlist” allows you to copy the existing Playlist file as a new Playlist file.

1 Press the [PLAYLIST] button to call up the Playlist display.

2 Touch [Append Playlist] on the display.

The Playlist File Selection display appears.

3 Touch the desired Playlist file to append.

All Records in the selected Playlist file are added at the bottom of the current Playlist.

4 Touch (Save) to save the appended Records to the current

Playlist file.

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Changing the order of the Records in the Playlist

1 Press the [PLAYLIST] button to call up the Playlist display.

2 Change the order of the Records.

Touch the desired Record you want to move.

2-1 2-2 Touch (Up)/ (Down) to move the Record you selected in Step 2-

3 Touch (Save) to save the edited Playlist file.

Deleting the Playlist Record from the Playlist

1 On the Playlist display, touch the desired Record to select it.

2 Touch [Delete] on the display.

A confirmation message appears here. To cancel the deletion, touch [No].

3 Touch [Yes].

4 Touch (Save) to save the edited Playlist file.

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Operation Guide

NOTE

Customizing for Optimum Performance

You can customize the instrument for your own personal preferences and optimum performance. This section covers how to edit shortcuts on the Home display, set ASSIGNABLE buttons, make global settings, adjust the sound at the final output, and add expansion contents, such as Voices and Styles.

Customizing the Shortcuts on the Home Display

You can register an often used function to a shortcut on the Home display. Although six shortcuts are registered by default, you can customize them as necessary. Registered shortcuts are shown in the Shortcut area (page 26) at the bottom of the Home display, allowing you to quickly call up the desired function from the Home display.

1 Call up the Assignable display via [MENU]  [Assignable].

2 Double-tap (touch twice) the desired item from the six locations

of the “Home Shortcuts” area.

The function selection pop-up window appears.

3 Touch the desired function.

The function will be registered to the location selected in step 2.

Setting the Functions or Shortcuts to the ASSIGNABLE Buttons

You can assign various control functions or shortcuts to the ASSIGNABLE [A]–[F] buttons, allowing you to quickly operate or call up the desired function.

1 Call up the Assignable display via [MENU]  [Assignable].

2 Double-tap (touch twice) the desired item from the “Assignable

Buttons” area.

The function selection pop-up window appears.

3 Touch the desired function.

The function will be registered to the location selected in step 2.

For details on assignable parameters and functions, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

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Making Global Settings (Utility)

The Utility function provides a variety of convenient tools and settings for this instrument. These include general settings that affect the entire instrument, as well as detailed settings for specific functions. Also included are data reset functions and storage media control, such as disk formatting.

Basic Procedure

1 Call up the operation display.

[MENU]  [Utility]

2 Touch the desired tab to call up the desired page, and change

the settings or execute the operation.

Customizing for Optimum Performance

Speaker/Connectivity (PSR-SX900), Speaker (PSR-SX700)

Touch Screen/Display Contains display-related settings such as brightness, display

Parameter Lock Specifies the parameters to make them selectable only via

Storage Lets you execute the Format operation or check the memory

System Indicates the firmware version and the hardware ID of this

Factory Reset/Backup Backs up/restores whole or a part of the instrument or ini-

For more information of each tabs, refer to the “Utility” of the Reference Manual on the website.

Determines how the sound is output from the speaker. On the PSR-SX900, it also determines the display out setting when a USB display adaptor is connected.

speed, and touch sound On/Off settings.

the panel control.

capacity (approximate value) of the USB flash drive connected to this instrument. (page 108)

instrument, and lets you make basic settings, such as the language for the display, Auto Power Off function On/Off. (pages 21, 98)

tializes the instrument to the factory default. (page 99)

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Adjusting the Sound at the Final Output (Master Compressor, Master EQ)

NOTE

You can adjust the sound quality and the volume at the final output from the instrument by making the Master Compressor and the Master EQ settings.

1 Press the [MIXER/EQ] button to call up the Mixer display.

2 Touch the “Master” tab.

3 Touch a tab for editing the desired parameters.

For more information about these

Compressor Lets you turn the Master Compressor (which is applied to the

entire sound except audio playback) on or off, select the Master Compressor type, and edit the related parameters. Your original edits can be saved as the Master Compressor type.

EQ Lets you select the Master EQ type applied to the entire sound

except audio playback and edit the related parameters. Your original edits can be saved as the Master EQ type.

parameters, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

4 Set the value of each parameter.

5 Save the settings.

Your original edits can be stored as a Master Compressor type and Master EQ type. If you want to recall the settings for future use, select the corresponding type at the upper right of each display.

5-1 Touch (Save) in the “Compressor” display or “EQ” display. 5-2 Select one of USER1–USER30, then touch [Save] to call up the Character

Entry window.

5-3 In the Character Entry window, change the name as necessary, then touch

[OK] to save the data.

To reset each parameter to the default value, touch the number value or setting and hold it.

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Adding New Contents—Expansion Packs

By installing Expansion Packs, you can add a variety of optional Voices and Styles to the “Expansion” folder in the User drive. The installed Voices and Styles can be selected via the User tab in the Voice or Style Selection displays, allowing you to expand your music performance and creation possibilities. You can get high quality Expansion Pack data created by Yamaha, or create your own original Expansion Pack data by using the “Yamaha Expansion Manager” software on your computer. For instructions on how to install the Expansion Packs, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

For more information about Expansion Packs, access the Sound & Expansion Libraries page at the Yamaha MusicSoft website:

https://www.yamahamusicsoft.com/sound-and-expansion-libraries/

To obtain the Yamaha Expansion Manager software and its manuals, access the following website, and search by the model name of your instrument, “PSR-SX900” or “PSR-SX700.”

https://download.yamaha.com/

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Operation Guide

NOTE

Right-most key

System Settings

This section explains how to make important overall, system-related settings, including backup/restore of settings and file data.

Confirming the Firmware Version and Hardware ID

You can check the firmware version and hardware ID of this instrument.

1 Call up the operation display via [MENU]  [Utility].

2 Touch [System].

The program version and the hardware ID are shown in the display.

Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings

While holding the right-most key on the keyboard, turn the power on. This restores all settings to the factory default.

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• You can also restore the factory default value of specified settings or delete all files/folders in the User drive on the display called up via [MENU]  [Utility]  [Factory Reset/Backup]  page 1/2. For details, refer to the “Utility” of the Reference Manual on the website.

• If you simply want to restore the default value of any parameter you’ve changed, touch and hold the value on the display (page 30).

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Data Backup and Restore

NOTE

NOTICE

Data Backup

You can back up all data in the User drive of this instrument (except for Expansion Voices/ Styles) and all settings to the USB flash drive as a single file. This procedure is recommended for data security and backup in case of damage.

1 Connect the USB flash drive to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal as

backup destination.

2 Call up the display via [MENU]  [Utility]  [Factory Reset/

Backup]  page 2/2.

If you want to include the audio files to the backup file:

Before going on to step 3, enter a checkmark by touching the “Include Audio files” checkbox.

3 Touch [Backup] to save the backup file to the USB flash drive.

• Before using a USB flash drive, be sure to read “Connecting USB Devices” on page 107.

• You can back up User data such as Voice, Song, Style, and Registration Memory by copying them individually to a USB flash drive. For instructions, refer to page 33.

• If the total size of the target data for backup exceeds 3.9 GB (excluding Audio files), the backup function is not available. If this happens, back up the User data by copying the items individually.

• You can save the System settings, MIDI settings, User Effect settings, and Playlist Records individually.

System Settings

Restoring the Backup file

To do this, touch [Restore] in step 3 above. When the operation is complete, the instrument will be restarted automatically.

Completing the backup/restore operation may take a few minutes. Do not turn off the power during backup or restoring. If you turn off the power during backup or restoring, data may be lost or damaged.

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Connections—Using Your Instrument with

CAUTION

NOTE

(standard 1/4” phone plug)

Other Devices

This chapter covers the connections of this instrument to other devices. To see where the connectors are located on the instrument, refer to pages 16–19.

Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power of all components. Also, before turning any components on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, damage to the components, electrical shock, or even permanent hearing loss may occur.

Connecting a Microphone or Guitar ([MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack)

By connecting a microphone, you can sing along with your keyboard performance or with Song playback, as well as record your vocal performance to an Audio Song. You can also connect a guitar to the [MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack, and output the sound from the speakers of this instrument.

Connecting a microphone or guitar to the instrument

1 Before connecting a microphone or guitar, set the [GAIN] knob

to the minimum position.

2 Set the [MIC GUITAR] switch.

When connecting a microphone, set it to “MIC.” When connecting a guitar, set it to “GUITAR.”

Make sure to use a conventional dynamic microphone.

• When you are not using a microphone/guitar, disconnect the cable from the [MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack.

• Always set the [GAIN] knob to minimum when nothing is connected to the [MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack. Since the [MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack is highly sensitive, it may pick up and produce noise even when nothing is connected.

When you use a guitar with active pickups, set the [MIC GUITAR] switch to “MIC,” since doing so can reduce noise.

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Yamaha PSR-SX700 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

PRECAUTIONS

Main Features

Included Accessories

About the Manuals

Using the PSR-SX900/SX700—A Broad Overview

Contents

Key Functions and Terms

Panel Controls and Terminals

Starting Up

Power Supply

Turning the Power On/Off

Making Basic Settings

Changing the Brightness of the Main Display and Button Lamps

Display Structure

Main Display Structure

Basic Operations

Display Configuration

Closing the Current Display

Display-based Controls

Calling up the Desired Display Instantly—Direct Access

Playing the Demos

File Management

Entering Characters

Locking the Panel Settings (Panel Lock)

Using the Metronome

Playing with Styles—Setting Up

Setting up Styles

Optimum Panel Settings for the Current Style (One Touch Setting)

Setting up Keyboard Parts

Selecting a Voice for Each Keyboard Part

Creating Original Organ Flutes Voices

Setting up Keyboard Harmony/Arpeggio

Setting up Multi Pads

Memorizing Original Panel Settings to One Touch Setting

Changing the Pitch of the Keyboard

Setting up Assignable Controllers

Operating Style Playback

Expressively Controlling Your Performance

Playing and Controlling Super Articulation Voices

Controlling Multi Pad Playback

Singing with Song Playback—Setting Up

Setting Up Song Playback

Applying Effects to the Microphone Sound (Vocal Harmony) (PSR-SX900)

Controlling Song Playback

Using Song Position Markers (MIDI Song only)

Displaying Score, Lyrics, and Text files during Playback

Using the Talk function

Basic Procedure for the Mixer

Turning Each Channel of the Style or MIDI Song On/Off

Changing the Voice for Each Channel of the Style or MIDI Song

Song Recording

MIDI Quick Recording

Audio Quick Recording

Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups with Registration Memory

Managing a Large Repertoire by Using the Playlist

Customizing for Optimum Performance

Customizing the Shortcuts on the Home Display

Setting the Functions or Shortcuts to the ASSIGNABLE Buttons

Making Global Settings (Utility)

Adjusting the Sound at the Final Output (Master Compressor, Master EQ)

Adding New Contents—Expansion Packs

System Settings

Confirming the Firmware Version and Hardware ID

Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings

Data Backup and Restore

Connecting a Microphone or Guitar ([MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack)