Yamaha PSR-270 User Manual

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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.

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

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

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

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

IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.

NOTICE:

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

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

Warning:

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

Disposal Notice:

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

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

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

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

92-BP (bottom)

 

 

 

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con-

all installations. If this product is found to be the source of inter-

ference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and

tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not

“ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the

expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted

following measures:

by the FCC, to use the product.

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

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/

or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s

the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker

supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation

instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC

or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

authorization to use this product in the USA.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the an-

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

tenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the

the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B”

lead-in to co-axial type cable.

digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,

reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a

please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type

residential environment will not result in harmful interference with

of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please

other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio

contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Divi-

frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instruc-

sion, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

tions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed

to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC

by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

 

 

 

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

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Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands)

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

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.

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

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

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

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

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

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

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

If the instrument is not to be in use for a long time, remove the batteries from it, in order to prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery.

Keep batteries away from children.

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.

Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.

Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products.

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

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

When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

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

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

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

SAVING USER DATA

Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error.

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

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

Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.

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

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-270 PortaTone!

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

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

Main Features

The PSR-270 is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and functions:

Yamaha Education Suite

................................................ Pages 60-71

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

The Yamaha Education Suite includes:

Chord Guide functions in the Style mode

Smart and Dictionary — that make it exceptionally easy to learn chords and chord relationships. There’s also a powerful EZ Chord function that lets you easily record and play back chord progressions.

Smart lets you easily play harmonically “correct” chord progressions for whatever key you specify. It’s great for learning — and performing!

Dictionary is a built-in “chord encyclopedia” that teaches you how to play specific chords. You type in the chord name, and the PortaTone shows you which notes to play!

EZ Chord is a powerful and simple way to program and play chord progressions. Record all the chord changes you need for a song, then play back the chords one after another by simply playing a single key!

Portable Grand............................

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

Other powerful features include:

Exceptionally realistic and dynamic sounds with 100 voices, utilizing digital recordings of actual instruments.

Dual voice and Split voice modes that let you layer two voices together or assign two voices to separate sections of the keyboard

Four high-quality effects — Reverb, Chorus, DSP, and Harmony — each with a variety of different types.

100 auto accompaniment styles, each with different Intro, Main A and B, and Ending sections. All styles (except for the Pianist styles) also have their own four Fillin patterns. The PortaTone also gives you convenient control over accompaniment Styles — including Tempo and independent Accompaniment Volume.

Powerful song recording operations for recording and playing back complete compositions (three User songs are available). Up to six tracks can be recorded to a song, including a special chord track for style accompaniment.

One Touch Setting (OTS), for automatically calling up an appropriate voice for playing with the selected style. Plus, there are 16 User OTS memory spaces that let you save your custom panel settings for instant recall.

Touch response (with front panel on/off switch) for maximum expressive level control over the voices. This also works in conjunction with the Dynamic Filter, which dynamically adjusts the timbre or tone of a voice according to your playing strength — just a like a real musical instrument!

Convenient footswitch control over various functions — including sustain, start/stop, and more.

GM (General MIDI) compatibility and full GM voice set.

Large custom LCD (backlit) gives you easy, at-a-glance confirmation of all important settings, as well as chord and note indications.

Comprehensive MIDI functions that let you integrate the PortaTone into a MIDI music system, for sequence recording and other advanced applications.

Built-in, high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system.

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2

PANEL CONTROLS AND

 

TERMINALS

6

• Front Panel ...............................

6

• Rear Panel ................................

7

SETTING UP

8

POWER REQUIREMENTS .................

8

TURNING ON THE POWER .............

8

ACCESSORY JACKS .........................

9

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Quick Guide —

 

How to Use Your New

 

PSR-270 PortaTone

10

Step 1

Voices .............................

10

Step 2

Auto Accompaniment ....

12

Step 3

Chord Guide ..................

14

Step 4

Songs .............................

16

Step 5

Function Parameters ......

18

Step 6

MIDI ...............................

20

PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS 22

• Music Stand ...........................

23

PORTABLE GRAND

24

PLAYING THE PORTABLE GRAND ..

24

USING THE METRONOME ..............

24

• Setting the Metronome

 

Time Signature .......................

25

• Adjusting the Metronome

 

Volume ...................................

26

PLAYING VOICES —

 

THE VOICE MODE

27

PLAYING A VOICE — MAIN VOICE 27

• About Panel Voices and

 

GM Voices ..............................

29

• Drum Kit Voice Chart

 

(voices 101 - 110) ..................

30

Function Parameters — Main Voice 30

TRANSPOSE AND TUNING .............

32

Transpose ....................................

32

Tuning .........................................

33

PLAYING TWO VOICES —

 

DUAL VOICE ...................................

34

Function Parameters — Dual Voice 35

PLAYING TWO VOICES —

 

SPLIT VOICE ....................................

36

Function Parameters — Split Voice 37

ADDITIONAL VOICE

 

FUNCTIONS — VOICE SET AND

 

TOUCH SENSITIVITY ......................

38

Function Parameters —

 

Voice Set and Touch Sensitivity .....

39

Contents

 

EFFECTS

40

REVERB ............................................

40

CHORUS ..........................................

41

DSP .................................................

42

HARMONY ......................................

43

Function Parameters — Effects ......

44

• Effect Types ............................

45

AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT —

 

THE STYLE MODE

47

SELECTING A STYLE AND

 

PLAYING THE ACCOMPANIMENT ..

47

ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROLS .....

52

USING THE AUTO

 

ACCOMPANIMENT FEATURES ........

52

CHANGING THE TEMPO ................

53

ACCOMPANIMENT SECTIONS

 

(MAIN A, MAIN B AND FILL-INS) ...

54

ADJUSTING THE

 

ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME .........

55

USING AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT —

MULTI FINGERING ..........................

56

Single Finger Chords ..................

56

Fingered Chords .........................

56

SETTING THE ACCOMPANIMENT

 

SPLIT POINT ...................................

58

Function Parameter —

 

Accompaniment Split Point ..........

59

WHAT IS A CHORD? .......................

60

WRITING CHORD NAMES ..............

61

The Intervals of the Scale ...........

61

Other Chords ..............................

61

CHORD GUIDE ................................

62

Dictionary ...................................

62

Smart ...........................................

64

• Smart Chord List ....................

65

EZ Chord .....................................

66

EZ Chord — Playback ...................

66

• Bank Chain .............................

67

EZ Chord — Recording .................

68

• Recording a Space ..................

69

• Playing the Accompaniment

 

During EZ Chord Recording ...

69

• HINT — Using Spaces.............

70

Clearing an EZ Chord Bank ...........

71

ONE TOUCH SETTING (OTS)

72

ONE TOUCH SETTING — USER ......

72

Recording a User One Touch

 

Setting .........................................

72

Recalling a User One Touch Setting 73

• Selecting a User Bank .............

73

ONE TOUCH SETTING — PRESET ...

74

Selecting a Preset One Touch

 

Setting .........................................

74

SELECTING AND PLAYING

 

SONGS — THE SONG MODE

75

SELECTING AND PLAYING A SONG 75

CHANGING THE TEMPO ................

76

ABOUT THE BEAT DISPLAY .............

77

ADJUSTING THE SONG VOLUME ...

78

SONG RECORDING

79

RECORDING A USER SONG —

 

REALTIME RECORDING ..................

80

• Using the Metronome ............

81

• Additional Operations ............

83

RECORDING A USER SONG —

 

STEP RECORDING ...........................

84

Recording Notes ...........................

85

• Additional Operations ............

87

Replacing a Note or Rest ..............

88

Entering Velocity Curves ...............

89

• Velocity Curve Chart ...............

89

CLEARING A SONG .........................

90

FOOTSWITCH

91

• Footswitch Assign Functions ...

92

MIDI FUNCTIONS

93

WHAT IS MIDI? ...............................

93

Channel Messages ........................

94

System Messages ..........................

94

• MIDI Terminals .......................

94

CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL

 

COMPUTER .....................................

95

FUNCTION PARAMETERS — MIDI ..

96

USING BULK DUMP SEND

 

TO SAVE DATA ................................

99

Saving Bulk Data ..........................

99

Loading Bulk Data ......................

101

USING INITIAL SETUP SEND

 

WITH A SEQUENCER ....................

102

Sending Initial Setup Data ..........

102

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................

104

DATA BACKUP & INITIALIZATION 105

SPECIFICATIONS ...........................

106

SONG SCORES

 

(EZ Chord banks 1, 2) ...................

107

VOICE LIST ....................................

108

STYLE LIST ....................................

111

DRUM KIT LIST .............................

112

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART ..

114

INDEX ...........................................

117

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PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS

Front Panel

8BEAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G

 

 

PIANO

PIANO

16BEAT

ROCK-A-BALLAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6/8 BALLAD

 

8BEAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MALLET

CHROMATIC

DANCE

 

SWING

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORGAN

ORGAN

DISCO

 

JAZZ BALLAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GUITAR

GUITAR

ROCK

 

2BEAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BASS

BASS

ROCK & ROLL

 

BOOGIE

 

 

 

 

 

001GrandPno

 

 

 

ENSEMBLE

STRINGS

RHYTHM & BLUES

 

RAGTIME

 

 

 

VOICE

 

 

 

STRINGS

ENSEMBLE

CONTEMPORARY JAZZ

 

ARPEGGIO

 

 

TEMPO

STYLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRASS

BRASS

TRADITIONAL JAZZ

 

WALTZ

 

TRANSPOSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REED

REED

AMERICAS

 

HAPPY

 

 

TUNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PIPE

PIPE

COUNTRY & WESTERN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYNTH LEAD

SYNTH LEAD

 

 

 

ACMP/SONG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALLROOM LATIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYNTH PAD

SYNTH PAD

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALLROOM STANDARD

 

 

 

METRONOME

MEASURE

 

TEMPO

 

 

 

 

 

DRUM KITS

SYNTH EFFECTS

MARCH & WALTZ

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

001 116

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETHNIC

LATIN

 

MAIN VOICE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERCUSSIVE

CARIBBEAN

DUAL VOICE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOUND EFFECTS

 

 

SPLIT VOICE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ONE TOUCH SETTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOUCH

 

 

 

 

A

STYLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SONG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UTILITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIDI

 

 

C

 

D

E

F

H

I S

T

 

MIN

 

MAX

J K L

M

N

 

 

 

 

 

O

 

P

Q USER

PRESET

METRO-

REVERB

DUAL

 

 

 

 

 

NOME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACMP

SYNC-

START/

INTRO/

A

MAIN

 

B

CHORD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON/OFF

START

 

STOP

ENDING rit.

AUTO FILL

 

GUIDE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M

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6

 

mM7

M7

45

46

2

47

3

48

49

2

50

51

3

52

L

53

54

H

55

56

L

57

58

M 59

M 60

C 61

H

62

R 63

64

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

H

1

 

1

 

DICTIONARY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMART

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

 

6~16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EZ

RECORD

 

 

 

 

HARMONY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

SONG TRACK

 

 

 

 

 

dim7 Rdim

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

m

m(9)

m6

m7(9)

m7

m7 5

7

7( 9)

7(9)

7( 9)

7( 13)

7(13)

7( 11)

7aug

aug

7sus4

sus4

C

C /D

D

D /E

R 65

66

S 67

68

C 69

70

R 71

H 72

L 73

74

H 75

L 76

H 77

L 78

H 79

L 80

81

82

H 83

L 84

85

 

86

 

 

 

 

2

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A MASTER VOLUME dial

This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone.

B OVERALL buttons (, , +, -)

These are for selecting the various “overall” functions and setting their values. (See pages 22, 24.)

C FUNCTION button

This selects the Function mode. (See page 18.)

D SONG button

This selects the Song mode. (See pages 16, 75.)

E STYLE button

This selects the Style mode. (See pages 12, 47.)

F VOICE button

This selects the Voice mode. (See pages 10, 27.)

G Numeric keypad, +/- buttons

These are for selecting songs, voices, and styles. (See pages 28, 47, and 76.) They are also used for making various settings, such as:

Selecting and changing the Function parameters (page 18)

Setting note values and other settings for the Step Record function (page 85)

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Setting the time signature for the Metronome (page 25)

Setting the key signature for the Smart Chord function (page 64)

H PORTABLE GRAND button

This instantly changes to the Voice mode and calls up the Grand Piano voice. (See page 24.)

I METRONOME button

This turns the metronome on and off. (See page 24.)

J ACMP ON/OFF button

When the Style mode is selected, this turns the auto accompaniment on and off. (See page 52.) This button has no function in the Song Play mode.

K SYNC-START button

This turns the Sync-Start function on and off. (See page 48.)

L START/STOP button

When the Style mode is selected, this alternately starts and stops the auto accompaniment. (See page 48.) In the Song mode, this alternately starts and stops song playback. (See page 76.)

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PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS

M INTRO/ENDING button

When the Style mode is selected, this is used to control the Intro and Ending functions. (See pages 49, 51.)

N MAIN A/B (AUTO FILL) buttons

When the Style mode is selected, these are used to change auto accompaniment sections and control the Auto Fill function. (See page 54.)

O CHORD GUIDE button

When the Style mode is selected, this is used to control the Chord Guide functions. (See page 62.)

P RECORD button

This is used for selecting and enabling the recording functions: Song (pages 80, 84), EZ Chord (page 68), and One Touch Setting (page 72).

Q ONE TOUCH SETTING / SONG MEMORY buttons

When the Style mode is selected, these are used

to select the One Touch Setting registrations (page 73). When the Song mode is selected, these are used to select specific tracks (pages 81, 85).

R HARMONY button

This turns the Harmony effect on and off. (See page 43.)

S REVERB button

This turns the Reverb effect on and off. (See page 40.)

T DUAL button

This turns the Dual mode on and off. (See page 34.)

TOUCH button

This turns the Touch function on and off. (See page 38.)

Power switch (STANDBY/ON)

DEMO button

This is used to play the Demo songs. (See page 16.)

Rear Panel

A

B

C

D

 

 

 

DC IN 10-12V

PHONES/

FOOT SWITCH

IN MIDI OUT

 

OUTPUT

 

 

A DC IN 10-12V jack

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

B PHONES/OUTPUT jack

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

C FOOT SWITCH jack

This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch. The footswitch is generally used to control sustain, but it can conveniently be set to control one of a variety of functions instead.

(See pages 9, 91.)

D MIDI IN, OUT terminals

These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See page 94.)

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SETTING UP

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

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Although the PSR-270 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources.

Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during any PSR-270 record operation! Doing so can result in a loss of data.

Using an AC Power Adaptor

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

Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the PSR270.

Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-270, or during electrical storms.

Using Batteries

Inserting Batteries

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

BATTERIES 1.5V x 6

When the Batteries Run Down

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

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

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

TURNING ON THE POWER

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

Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the PSR-270 for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument.

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6

SETTING UP

ACCESSORY JACKS

Using Headphones

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

Using a Footswitch

This feature lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the voices, or control a variety of other functions. (See page 91.) When this is used for sustain, the footswitch functions the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano — press and hold down the footswitch as you play the keyboard to sustain the sound.

PHONES/

OUTPUT

Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo

System

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

PHONES/

Stereo system

OUTPUT

To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of the external devices at the minimum setting before connecting them. Failure to observe these cautions may result in electric shock or equipment damage.

FOOT SWITCH

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

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

Using the MIDI Terminals

 

The PortaTone also

 

features MIDI termi-

MIDI instrument

nals, allowing you to

 

interface the

 

PortaTone with other

 

MIDI instruments and

 

devices. (For more

 

information, see

 

pages 20, 93.)

IN MIDI OUT

 

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Use Your New PSR-270

PortaTone

This brief, easy-to-follow section shows you how to use the basic features and functions of your new PSR-270 PortaTone. If you’ve never touched an electronic keyboard before, reading and going through the steps in this section will make you familiar with the PortaTone in a very short time. It will also give you the tools you need to explore the advanced capabilities of the instrument and use them effectively in your own music. Good luck...and enjoy!

Playing the Piano Voice

Portable Grand

zPress the PORTABLE GRAND button.

METRO-

VOICE

001GrandPno

STYLE

 

NOME

 

 

 

MEASURE 001 063TEMPO

The Grand Piano voice is automatically selected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x Play the keyboard.

 

 

 

 

TEMPO

 

STYLE

001GrandPno

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOICE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRANSPOSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Want to find out more? See page 24.

 

 

 

 

TUNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACMP/SONG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

METRONOME

 

MEASURE

 

TEMPO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

001 116

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOUCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

q

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USER

 

PRESET

METRO-

REVERB

DUAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DICTIONARY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMART

 

1

2

3

4

5

6~16

 

 

 

ACMP

SYNC-

START/ INTRO/

A MAIN

B

CHORD

EZ

RECORD

 

HARMONY

ON/OFF

START

STOP

ENDING rit.

AUTO FILL

 

GUIDE

OFF

 

 

 

 

SONG TRACK

 

 

 

 

 

2

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

z

 

x

 

z q

 

Selecting other voices

The PSR-270 features a total of 238 high-quality voices. Let’s try a few of them out...

Panel voices ...........

1 - 100 (100 voices)

 

101

- 110

(10 drum kit voices)

GM voices ..............

111

- 238

(128 voices)

z Enter the Voice mode. c Play the keyboard.

x Select a voice.

VOICE STYLE

002BritePno

Want to find out more? See page 27.

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Playing along with the Metronome q Press the METRONOME button.

METRO-

NOME

Changing the Metronome Volume

1Press one of the OVERALL /buttons until

“MtrVol” is shown in the display.

Want to find out more? See page 24.

Changing the time signature of the Metronome

qSimultaneously hold down the METRONOME button and one of the number buttons (1 - 9) on the numeric keypad.

METRO-

NOME

+

Normally, the Metronome is set to play in 4/4 time. To change this to 2/4, press number button “2.” To change it to 3/4 time, press number button “3.”

Want to find out more? See page 25.

Panel Voice List

VOICE 100MtrVol

STYLE

METRONOME

MEASURE

TEMPO

VOLUME

 

001 063

2Press the OVERALL + or - button to raise or lower the value.

Want to find out more? See page 26.

No. Voice Name

 

 

 

No.

Voice Name

 

No.

Voice Name

 

No.

Voice Name

 

 

No. Voice Name

 

PIANO

 

 

 

023

Full Organ

 

046

Slap Bass

 

068

Trombone

 

 

 

SYNTH LEAD

001

Grand Piano

 

024

Rock Organ 1

 

047

Synth Bass

 

069

Trombone Section

 

090

Square Lead

002

Bright Piano

 

025

Rock Organ 2

 

048

Techno Bass

 

070

French Horn

 

091

Sawtooth Lead

003

Honky-tonk Piano

 

026

16'+2' Organ

 

049

Dance Bass

 

071

Tuba

 

092

Voice Lead

004

Funky Electric Piano

 

027

16'+4' Organ

 

 

ENSEMBLE

 

072

Brass Section

 

093

Crystal

005

DX Electric Piano

 

028

Church Organ

 

050

Strings

 

073

Synth Brass

 

094

Brightness

006

MIDI Grand Piano

 

029

Reed Organ

 

051

Chamber Strings

 

074

Jump Brass

 

095

Analog Lead

007

CP 80

 

030

Musette Accordion

 

052

Synth Strings

 

075

Techno Brass

 

 

 

SYNTH PAD

008

Hyper Electric Piano

 

031

Traditional Accordion

 

053

Slow Strings

 

 

REED

 

096

Fantasia

009

Bell Electric Piano

 

032

Bandoneon

 

054

Tremolo Strings

 

076

Soprano Sax

 

097

Bell Pad

010

Harpsichord

 

 

 

 

GUITAR

 

055

Pizzicato Strings

 

077

Alto Sax

 

098

Xenon Pad

011

Clavi

 

033

Classical Guitar

 

056

Choir

 

078

Tenor Sax

 

099

Angels

012

Celesta

 

034

Folk Guitar

 

057

Choir Aahs

 

079

Baritone Sax

 

100

Dark Moon

 

MALLET

 

 

035

12Strings Guitar

 

058

Choir Oohs

 

080

Oboe

 

 

 

DRUM KITS

013

Vibraphone

 

036

Jazz Guitar

 

059

Synth Choir

 

081

English Horn

 

101

Standard Kit 1

014

Marimba

 

037

Octave Guitar

 

060

Orchestra Hit

 

082

Bassoon

 

102

Standard Kit 2

015

Xylophone

 

038

Clean Guitar

 

 

STRINGS

 

083

Clarinet

 

103

Room Kit

016

Tubular Bells

 

039

Muted Guitar

 

061

Violin

 

084

Harmonica

 

104

Rock Kit

017

Timpani

 

040

Overdriven Guitar

 

062

Cello

 

 

PIPE

 

105

Electronic Kit

018

Steel Drums

 

041

Distortion Guitar

 

063

Contrabass

 

085

Piccolo

 

106

Analog Kit

019

Music Box

 

 

 

 

BASS

 

064

Banjo

 

086

Flute

 

107

Dance Kit

 

 

 

 

 

042

Acoustic Bass

 

065

Harp

 

087

Pan Flute

 

 

108

Jazz Kit

 

ORGAN

 

 

 

 

 

020

Jazz Organ 1

 

043

Finger Bass

 

 

 

 

088

Recorder

 

109

Brush Kit

 

 

BRASS

021

Jazz Organ 2

 

044

Pick Bass

 

066

Trumpet

 

089

Ocarina

 

110

Symphony Kit

022

Jazz Organ 3

 

045

Fretless Bass

 

067

Muted Trumpet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Using the auto accompaniment

The PSR-270 has powerful and easy-to-use auto accompaniment features. All you have to do is play chords with your left hand — and the PortaTone automatically produces appropriate bass, chord, and rhythm backing for your performance. Use your right hand to play melodies, and you’ll sound like an entire band!

z Enter the Style mode.

STYLE 0018BtPop1

MEASURE 001 116TEMPO

xSelect a style.

For a list of styles, see page 13.

STYLE 0028BtPop2

c Turn the auto accompaniment on.

Accompaniment

section

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left hand

+

 

 

 

 

Right hand

Auto accompaniment

 

 

 

 

 

 

Melody

(for example, bass + guitar + drums)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v Turn the Sync-Start function on.

ACMP

SYNC-

START/

INTRO/

A

MAIN B

ON/OFF

START

STOP

ENDING rit.

 

AUTO FILL

b Play a chord with your left hand.

For help in learning how to play chords, refer to “Using the Chord Guide function” on page 14.

nSelect a section.

Try playing with the Intro, Main A/B, and Ending sections.

Accompaniment section

START/

INTRO/

A

MAIN

B

STOP

ENDING rit.

 

AUTO FILL

 

m Stop the auto accompa-

ACMP

SYNC-

START/

INTRO/

A

niment.

CMP

SYNC-

START/

INTRO/

A

MAIN B

/OFF

START

STOP

ENDING rit.

 

ON/OFF

START

STOP

ENDING rit.

 

AUTO FILL

 

 

 

 

 

Want to find out more? See pages 47-61.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

z

TEMPO

STYLE

001GrandPno

 

 

 

x

 

VOICE

 

 

 

 

 

TRANSPOSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACMP/SONG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

METRONOME

MEASURE

 

TEMPO

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

001 116

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOUCH

 

c

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USER

PRESET

METRO-

REVERB

DUAL

 

 

 

NOME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DICTIONARY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMART

 

1

2

3

4

5

6~16

 

ACMP

SYNC-

START/

INTRO/

A

MAIN

B

CHORD

EZ

RECORD

HARMONY

ON/OFF

START

STOP

ENDING rit.

 

AUTO FILL

 

GUIDE

OFF

 

 

 

 

SONG TRACK

 

 

 

c v m n z x

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Selecting a complete music style with ideal voice and other settings — One Touch Setting

The PortaTone features 100 different styles in various music genres. With the One Touch Setting function, you can call up voice and other settings that best match the selected style. Each style has been programmed with two Preset One Touch Settings.

z Enter the Style mode.

STYLE 0018BtPop1

MEASURE 001 116TEMPO

x Select a style.

For a list of styles, see below.

STYLE 0028BtPop2

Style List

cPress one of the One Touch Setting buttons: Preset A or B.

USER

PRESET

v Play the keyboard.

Want to find out more? See page 74.

No. Style Name

 

 

 

No.

Style Name

 

No. Style Name

 

No. Style Name

 

 

No. Style Name

 

8BEAT

 

 

 

 

DANCE

 

 

RHYTHM & BLUES

 

COUNTRY & WESTERN

 

 

 

LATIN

1

8Beat Pop 1

 

21

Dance Pop 1

 

41

R&B

 

61

Bluegrass

 

81

Bossa Nova 1

2

8Beat Pop 2

 

22

Dance Pop 2

 

42

Funk 2

 

62

Country 2/4

 

82

Bossa Nova 2

3

8Beat Uptempo

 

23

Techno

 

43

Soul

 

63

Country Rock

 

83

Salsa

4

8Beat Standard

 

24

Eurobeat

 

44

Gospel Shuffle

 

64

Country Ballad

 

84

Samba

5

Folkrock

 

25

Euro House

 

45

6/8 Gospel

 

65

Country Shuffle

 

85

Mambo

6

Pop Rock

 

26

Hip Hop

 

46

4/4 Blues

 

66

Country Waltz

 

86

Beguine

7

8Beat Medium

 

27

Synth Boogie

 

CONTEMPORARY JAZZ

 

 

BALLROOM LATIN

 

87

Merengue

8

8Beat Ballad

 

 

 

 

DISCO

 

47

Cool Jazz

 

67

Cha Cha

 

88

Bolero Lento

9

Epic Ballad

 

28

70s Disco

 

48

Jazz Ballad

 

68

Rhumba

 

 

 

CARIBBEAN

10

Piano Ballad

 

29

Disco Tropical

 

49

Jazz Waltz

 

69

Pasodoble

 

89

Reggae 12

 

16BEAT

 

 

30

Polka Pop

 

50

Fusion

 

70

Tango Continental

 

90

Pop Reggae

11

16Beat Shuffle 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROCK

TRADITIONAL JAZZ

BALLROOM STANDARD

 

 

 

PIANIST

12

16Beat Shuffle 2

 

31

8Beat Rock Ballad

 

51

Swing

 

71

Foxtrot

 

91

Rock-A-Ballad

13

16Beat Pop

 

32

16Beat Rock Ballad

 

52

Big Band Swing

 

72

Jive

 

92

8Beat

14

Funk 1

 

33

Hard Rock

 

53

Big Band Ballad

 

 

MARCH & WALTZ

 

93

Swing

15

16Beat Ballad 1

 

34

Rock Shuffle

 

54

Jazz Quartet

 

73

March 1

 

94

Jazz Ballad

16

16Beat Ballad 2

 

35

6/8 Heavy Rock

 

55

Dixieland

 

74

March 2

 

95

2Beat

17

Soul Ballad

 

36

US Rock

 

 

AMERICAS

 

75

6/8 March

 

96

Boogie

 

6/8 BALLAD

 

 

 

 

ROCK & ROLL

 

56

Cajun

 

76

Polka

 

97

Ragtime

18

Slow Rock 1

 

37

Rock & Roll 1

 

57

Banda

 

77

Standard Waltz

 

98

Arpeggio

19

Slow Rock 2

 

38

Rock & Roll 2

 

58

Mariachi

 

78

German Waltz

 

99

Waltz

20

6/8 Ballad

 

39

Boogie

 

59

Tejano

 

79

Viennese Waltz

 

100

Happy

 

 

 

40

Twist

 

60

Cumbia

 

80

Musette Waltz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Using the Chord Guide function

Learning how to play specific chords

Here, you’ll learn how to use the Chord Guide functions to show

Example:

G M7

 

the individual notes of chords.

 

Root note Chord type

 

 

 

zEnter the Style mode, then press the CHORD GUIDE button until “Dict.” is shown in the display.

STYLE

 

Dict.

 

ACMP ON

 

 

 

 

DICTIONARY

SMART

CHORD EZ

GUIDE OFF

MEASURE 001 116TEMPO

x Specify the root note of the chord.

ROOT

G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STYLE

 

Dict.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACMP ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c Specify the chord type of the chord.

CHORD TYPE

M7

 

 

 

ACMP ON

M7

MEASURE 001 116TEMPO

vPlay the notes of the chord as indicated in the keyboard diagram in the display.

The notes in the keyboard diagram flash when the chord is played properly.

Want to find out more? See page 62.

Playing appropriate chords with just one finger

The PortaTone also lets you easily create appropriate chords for a given scale by simply playing single notes in the scale.

zEnter the Style mode, then press the CHORD GUIDE button until “Smart” is shown in the display.

 

 

STYLE

Smart

 

DICTIONARY

ACMP ON

 

 

SMART

 

 

CHORD

EZ

 

 

GUIDE

OFF

 

 

 

 

MEASURE 001 116TEMPO

 

xSet the key to match that of the song you wish to play.

Enter the number of sharps or flats of the corresponding key.

c Start the auto accompaniment.

P

SYNC-

START/

INTRO/

A

FF

START

STOP

ENDING rit.

 

vPlay single note chords (root note) on the keyboard.

To play these

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F

 

 

 

 

Dm

 

 

 

Gm

 

 

 

Dm

 

 

chords....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.....press these

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

keys (root notes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STYLE 15b=1

Want to find out more? See page 64.

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Playing chord progressions (songs) with just one finger

The EZ Chord function gives you an exceptionally easy way to play the chords of a song. Simply press single keys in succession, and the PortaTone automatically plays the proper chords for you!

qEnter the Style mode, then press the CHORD GUIDE button until “EZ. is shown in the display.

STYLE 1EZ

ACMP ON

DICTIONARY SMART

CHORD EZ

GUIDE OFF

001 116TEMPO

w Select an EZ Chord bank.

STYLE 2EZ

e Start the auto accompaniment.

P

SYNC-

START/

INTRO/

A

FF

START

STOP

ENDING rit.

 

rPress and release a single note on the keyboard to play a chord.

Continue pressing the same key each time you want a new chord to be played.

Accompaniment

section

tPlay the melody with your right hand as the auto accompaniment plays.

Want to find out more? See page 66.

Recording your own EZ Chord banks

You can also create your own custom chord progressions, and play along with those if you like.

Want to find out more? See page 68.

TEMPO

STYLE

001GrandPno

 

VOICE

 

TRANSPOSE

 

 

 

TUNING

 

 

 

ACMP/SONG

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

METRONOME

MEASURE

 

TEMPO

VOLUME

 

001 116

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

MAIN B

ACMP

SYNC-

START/

INTRO/

 

ON/OFF

START

STOP

ENDING

rit.

 

AUTO FILL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOUCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USER

 

PRESET

METRO-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DICTIONARY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMART

 

1

2

3

4

5

6~16

 

CHORD

EZ

RECORD

 

GUIDE

OFF

 

 

 

 

SONG TRACK

 

 

 

zzq

 

 

 

 

 

xw

 

REVERB DUAL

HARMONY

Use these keys for the Chord Guide Dictionary function.

Keys for playing the accompaniment

 

Keys for entering the chord type

 

Keys for entering the chord root

 

 

 

 

 

(C1 — F#2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(C3 — B4)

 

 

(C5 — B5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Playing a song

Playing back all three songs

The PSR-270 has three Demo songs that showcase the authentic voices and dynamic accompaniment of the instrument.

z Press the DEMO button.

Playing back a single song

Naturally, you can also individually select and play back any of the PortaTone’s songs.

z Enter the song mode.

ALLTakeOff!

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEASURE 001 111TEMPO

 

 

 

 

ALLTakeOff!

1

2

3

4

5

6

SONG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x Select a song.

 

 

 

 

 

MEASURE001 111TEMPO

002PFÐGrand

1

2

3

4

5

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

x Stop the song.

c Start (and stop) the song.

or

ACMP

SYNC-

START/

INTRO/

A

MAIN B

ON/OFF

START

STOP

ENDING rit.

 

AUTO FILL

ACMP

SYNC-

START/

INTRO/

A

MAIN B

ON/OFF

START

STOP

ENDING rit.

 

AUTO FILL

Want to find out more? See page 75.

Want to find out more? See page 75.

Changing the tempo (speed) of the song

qPress one of the OVERALL /buttons until

“Tempo” is shown in the display.

TEMPO SONG 100Tempo

MEASURE001 100TEMPO

1 2 3 4 5 6

wPress the OVERALL + or - button to speed up or slow down the tempo.

Want to find out more? See page 76.

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Changing the volume of the song

qPress one of the OVERALL /buttons until

“SongVol” is shown in the display.

SONG 100SongVol

ACMP/SONG

VOLUME

MEASURE001 120TEMPO

1 2 3 4 5 6

wPress the OVERALL + or - button to raise or lower the volume of the song.

Want to find out more? See page 78.

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Recording your own song

The PSR-270 lets you record your own songs by using two different methods — Realtime and Step. Try

out both of these recording methods yourself...

1Select the desired recording mode by pressing the RECORD button.

RECORD

Realtime recording

 

Step recording

This method is much like using a

 

This method is similar to using a

conventional tape recorder, letting

 

pencil and paper to write down each

you play and record the parts of

 

note, entering the parts of the song

the song in real time.

 

step by step.

 

Want to find out more? See pages 79-90.

q w

 

 

 

 

TEMPO

STYLE

001GrandPno

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOICE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRANSPOSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACMP/SONG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

METRONOME

MEASURE

 

TEMPO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

001 116

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOUCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USER

 

PRESET

METRO-

REVERB

DUAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DICTIONARY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMART

 

1

2

3

4

5

6~16

 

 

 

ACMP

SYNC-

START/

INTRO/

A

MAIN B

CHORD

EZ

RECORD

 

HARMONY

ON/OFF

START

STOP

ENDING rit.

 

AUTO FILL

GUIDE

OFF

 

 

 

 

SONG TRACK

 

 

 

 

 

A

e x z

B

x c z wt 1 r

Creating your own custom One Touch Settings

You can also create your own One Touch Settings — letting you completely reconfigure virtually all PortaTone settings at the touch of a button! Up to 16 settings can be saved (4 User banks x 4 User buttons).

q Make all desired settings on the PortaTone.

wSelect the User One Touch Setting record mode.

STYLE 1OTS User

RECORD

RECORD

e Select the desired User bank (1 - 4).

STYLE 2UserBank

r Select the desired User button (USER 1 - 4).

tTurn off the User One Touch Setting record mode.

Calling up a User One Touch Setting

A Select Function #41, and select the desired bank (1 - 4).

STYLE F41UserBank

FUNCTION

BPress the appropriate USER button (1 - 4) to instantly call up your custom panel settings.

USER

PRESET

USER

PRESET

Want to find out more? See page 72.

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Using the Function parameters

The PSR-270 has a variety of settings in the Function parameters. These give you detailed control over many of the PSR-270’s features.

z Press the FUNCTION button.

xSelect a Function number.

For a list of functions, see page 19.

STYLE F02M.Octave

FUNCTION

The Function number can be selected while the “FUNCTION” indication is flashing.

cAfter “FUNCTION” in the display stops flashing, change the value or setting.

After a couple of seconds, the “FUNCTION” indication stops flashing and remains lit. At the same time, the Function number (“F02” in the example above) changes automatically to the current value of the Function parameter.

STYLE 0M.Octave

FUNCTION

Current value of the selected Function parameter.

vUse the numeric keypad to change the value or setting. For on/off settings, use the +/- buttons.

Enter the Function number on the numeric keypad.

Press the FUNCTION button; each press advances through the numbers. Hold down the button to continuously advance through the numbers.

STYLE 1M.Octave

FUNCTION

Want to find out more? See page 30.

TEMPO

STYLE

001GrandPno

 

VOICE

 

TRANSPOSE

 

 

 

TUNING

 

 

 

ACMP/SONG

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

METRONOME

MEASURE

 

TEMPO

VOLUME

 

001 116

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOUCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USER

 

PRESET

METRO-

REVERB

DUAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DICTIONARY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMART

 

1

2

3

4

5

6~16

 

 

 

ACMP

SYNC-

START/

INTRO/

A

MAIN

B

CHORD

EZ

RECORD

 

HARMONY

ON/OFF

START

STOP

ENDING rit.

 

AUTO FILL

 

GUIDE

OFF

 

 

 

 

SONG TRACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

z

 

x

 

 

 

 

 

v

 

 

 

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Function Parameters List

 

 

Function

page

 

 

 

 

F01

M.Volume

Main Voice Volume

31

 

 

 

 

F02

M.Octave

Main Voice Octave

31

 

 

 

 

F03

M.Pan

Main Voice Pan

31

 

 

 

 

F04

M.RevLvl

Main Voice Reverb Send Level

31

 

 

 

 

F05

M.ChoLvl

Main Voice Chorus Send Level

31

 

 

 

 

F06

M.DspLvl

Main Voice DSP Effect Send Level

31

 

 

 

 

F11

D.Volume

Dual Voice Volume

35

 

 

 

 

F12

D.Octave

Dual Voice Octave

35

 

 

 

 

F13

D.Pan

Dual Voice Pan

35

 

 

 

 

F14

D.RevLvl

Dual Voice Reverb Send Level

35

 

 

 

 

F15

D.ChoLvl

Dual Voice Chorus Send Level

35

 

 

 

 

F16

D.DspLvl

Dual Voice DSP Effect Send Level

35

 

 

 

 

F17

D.Voice

Dual Voice

35

 

 

 

 

F18

Dual

Dual On/Off

35

 

 

 

 

F21

S.Volume

Split Voice Volume

37

 

 

 

 

F22

S.Octave

Split Voice Octave

37

 

 

 

 

F23

S.Pan

Split Voice Pan

37

 

 

 

 

F24

S.RevLvl

Split Voice Reverb Send Level

37

 

 

 

 

F25

S.ChoLvl

Split Voice Chorus Send Level

37

 

 

 

 

F26

S.DspLvl

Split Voice DSP Effect Send Level

37

 

 

 

 

F27

S.Voice

Split Voice

37

 

 

 

 

F28

Split

Split On/Off

37

 

 

 

 

F29

SplitPnt

Split Point

37

 

 

 

 

 

 

Function

page

 

 

 

 

F31

Reverb

Reverb On/Off

44

 

 

 

 

F32

RevType

Reverb Type

44

 

 

 

 

F33

Chorus

Chorus On/Off

44

 

 

 

 

F34

ChoType

Chorus Type

44

 

 

 

 

F35

Dsp

DSP On/Off

44

 

 

 

 

F36

DspType

DSP Type

44

 

 

 

 

F37

Harmony

Harmony On/Off

44

 

 

 

 

F38

HarmType

Harmony Type

44

 

 

 

 

F39

HarmVol

Harmony Volume

44

 

 

 

 

F41

UserBank

One Touch Setting User Bank

73

 

 

 

 

F51

AcmpSPnt

Accompaniment Split Point

59

 

 

 

 

F61

USng1Clr

User Song 1 Clear

90

 

 

 

 

F62

USng2Clr

User Song 2 Clear

90

 

 

 

 

F63

USng3Clr

User Song 3 Clear

90

 

 

 

 

F71

FootSw

Footswitch

92

 

 

 

 

F72

VoiceSet

Voice Set

39

 

 

 

 

F73

TouchSns

Touch Sensitivity

39

 

 

 

 

F81

RemoteCh

Remote Channel

97

 

 

 

 

F82

KbdOut

Keyboard Out

97

 

 

 

 

F83

AcmpOut

Accompaniment Out

97

 

 

 

 

F84

Local

Local On/Off

97

 

 

 

 

F85

ExtClock

External Clock

98

 

 

 

 

F86

BulkSend

Bulk Data Send

98,99

 

 

 

 

F87

InitSend

Initial Data Send

98,102

 

 

 

 

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Using MIDI

The PSR-270 also features rear panel MIDI terminals (MIDI IN and MIDI OUT) as well as a comprehensive set of MIDI functions, that let you use the instrument in a variety of recording and performance applications.

Sending original song and One Touch Setting data to another PSR-270.

 

MIDI transmit

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

PSR-270

PSR-270

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI receive

See “Using Bulk Dump Send to Save Data“ on pages 99 - 102.

Using the MDF3 MIDI Data Filer to store and recall original PSR-270 data.

MIDI transmit

Save/load data

 

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

PSR-270

 

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI receive

MDF3

See “Using Bulk Dump Send to Save Data“ on pages 99 - 102.

Playing back multi-track song data (up to 16 channels) on the PSR-270.

Set Remote Channel (page 97) to “off.”

PSR-270 Available disks

See page 97.

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

 

 

MIDI receive

Floppy disk with GM

 

MDF3, QY700,

 

or computer

song data.

 

with sequencing

 

 

software.

 

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Controlling the PSR-270 with a MIDI keyboard controller (not having a tone generator) (Auto accompaniment can also be used in this setup.)

 

 

MIDI receive

MIDI keyboard with no tone

PSR-270

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

generator

 

 

 

See page 97.

In this setup you can record your PSR-270 performance, including the auto accompaniment, to a connected computer or sequencer. (Up to 16 channels can be used.) You can then edit the recorded data on the computer or sequencer, and play it back using the sounds of the PSR-270.

Arrange and edit the data on the computer/sequencer.

 

MIDI transmit

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

PSR-270

 

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI receive

(playback) Computer with sequencing software.

See page 95.

See “Using Initial Setup Send with a Sequencer” on page 102.

When using a personal computer, special software (sequencer software) is needed.

GM System Level 1

“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standard which ensures that any GMcompatible music data can be accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of manufacturer. The GM mark is affixed to all software and hardware products that support GM System Level 1. The PSR-270 supports GM System Level 1.

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PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS

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

The LCD’s backlight will gradually dim over a long period of use. When the display becomes dim or hard to read, contact the store where you purchased the instrument or, Yamaha directly, to have the LCD replaced. A fee will be charged for replacement.

 

A Mode indicators

 

B Overall functions bar indicator

H Song/Voice/Style name and number

 

J Accompaniment On indicator

VOICE

001GrandPno

F Beat indicators

 

 

 

 

TEMPO

STYLE

 

 

TRANSPOSE

 

 

 

TUNING

 

ACMP ON

 

 

 

G Chord

ACMP/SONG

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

I Icon window

METRONOME

MEASURE001 116TEMPO

VOLUME

 

 

1 2 3

CHORD

 

 

E Measure and

C Notation

 

 

Tempo

 

 

D Keyboard

K Song track indicators

 

A Mode indicators

These indicate the currently selected mode — Voice, Style, Song, or Function — with the mode name encircled in a rounded rectangle. When “STYLE” or “SONG” appear without the rectangle, the corresponding mode is active in the background.

B Overall functions bar indicator

The PortaTone has five Overall functions or controls. The currently selected function is indicated by a dark bar that appears next to its name (printed on the panel).

C Notation

D Keyboard

In the first example, the Style mode is selected.

These two portions of the display conveniently indicate notes. When a user song (with chords)

STYLE 00

In the second example, the Voice mode has been selected, but the Style mode is still active in the background. (This means that the style controls are active and can be used to play the currently selected style.)

is being played back, they show the chord notes in succession. When the Style mode and auto accompaniment are active, the display also shows the specific notes of the current chord.

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

VOICE 00

STYLE

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PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS

E Measure and Tempo

These show the current measure during playback of a song or style, and the currently set Tempo value for the song or style.

F Beat indicators

These dark bars (one large, three small) flash in sequence and in time with the song or style. The large bar indicates the first beat of the measure. (See page 77.)

G Chord

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

H Song/Voice/Style name and number

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

Music Stand

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

I Icon window

Depending on the mode or function selected, this displays various symbols (icons) and other messages to provide convenient, at-a-glance information about the PortaTone operation. For example, when a song or style accompaniment is playing, this displays the level of each instrumental track.

J Accompaniment On indicator

This appears when the auto accompaniment has been turned on. (See page 52.)

K Song track indicators

In song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See pages 75, 83.)

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PORTABLE GRAND

This convenient function lets you automatically exit from any other mode or function and instantly call up the Grand Piano voice.

PLAYING THE PORTABLE GRAND

Press the PORTABLE GRAND button.

METRO-

NOME

Doing this automatically cancels any other mode or function, and resets the entire instrument for playing the special “Stereo Sampled Piano” Grand Piano voice (voice 001). It automatically selects the Voice mode (with the Style mode active), and calls up style #91 (Rock Ballad). It also resets the footswitch to Sustain operation.

The Portable Grand setting is designed also for playing with the special Pianist styles (#91 - #100). When auto accompaniment is turned on, these provide piano-only accompaniment in a variety of music styles. (See page 52.)

USING THE METRONOME

1 Set the desired tempo with the Tempo function in the Overall menu.

Press one of the OVERALL ▲/▼ buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until “Tempo” appears in the display.

Indicates Tempo is

 

selected

Current Tempo value

 

VOICE

116Tempo

 

 

TEMPO

STYLE

 

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2 Change the value.

Use the OVERALL +/- buttons to increase or decrease the Tempo value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value.

Increases Tempo value

Decreases Tempo value

3 Turn on the Metronome.

Press the METRONOME button.

METRO-

NOME

3 063TEMPO

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

3 063TEMPO

Setting the Metronome Time Signature

The numeric keypad cannot be used to change values for the Overall menu settings.

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

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

Simultaneously hold down the METRONOME button and press the button on the numeric keypad that corresponds to the desired time signature (see chart at right).

Number

Time

button

signature

1

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

2

2/4

3

3/4

4

4/4

5

5/4

6

6/4

7

7/4

8

8/4

9

9/4

0

Plays no “1” beats (all low clicks)

 

3 063TEMPO

Indicates current beat number

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Adjusting the Metronome Volume

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

1 Select the Metronome Volume function in the Overall menu.

Press one of the OVERALL ▲/▼ buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until “MtrVol” appears in the display.

Current Metronome

Volume value

VOICE 100MtrVol

STYLE

METRONOME

MEASURE

TEMPO

VOLUME

 

001 063

Indicates Metronome Volume is selected

2 Change the value.

Use the OVERALL +/- buttons to increase or decrease the Metronome Volume value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value.

Increases Metronome

Volume value

Decreases Metronome

Volume value

Restoring the Default Metronome Volume Value

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

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PLAYING VOICES — THE VOICE MODE

The Voice mode features 228 authentic voices (including 128 General MIDI voices), plus 10 special drum kits — all of which have been created with Yamaha’s sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. The Voice mode gives you many powerful and versatile tools for playing and enhancing these Voices.

The voices are divided into various instrument categories, all of which are printed on the panel for convenience. For a complete list of the available voices, see page 109.

The Voice mode is actually divided into three separate modes: Main, Dual and Split. In the Main Voice mode (see below), you can play a single voice over the entire range of the keyboard. The Dual Voice mode (page 34) allows you to “layer” two different voices together for rich, complex sounds. The Split Voice mode (page 36) lets you set up two different voices for playing from separate sections of the keyboard. Moreover, each mode features special effect sections that let you enhance the sound of the Voice or Voices. These include Reverb, Chorus,

and Harmony, as well as a “DSP” section that provides miscellaneous effects such as tremolo, echo, delay, distortion, equalization, and wah. (See page 40.)

Other voice-related functions include Voice Set (page 38), which lets you automatically call up the ideal settings for each voice, and Touch Sensitivity (page 38), which determines how the voices respond to your playing technique.

The PortaTone includes special Drum Kit voices

— #101 - #110 — that let you play various drum and percussion sounds from the keyboard. (Refer to the Drum Kit Voice chart on page 30.) Symbols are also printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which sounds are played from which keys.

PLAYING A VOICE — MAIN VOICE

1 Select the Voice mode.

Press the VOICE button.

Indicates Voice mode is selected

VOICE 001GrandPno

STYLE

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2 Select the desired voice number.

Use the numeric keypad. The basic categories of voices and their numbers are shown at the right side of the panel. A complete list of the available voices is given on page 109.

 

 

 

PIANO

 

 

 

 

 

PIANO

 

 

MALLET

 

CHROMATIC

 

ORGAN

 

ORGAN

 

GUITAR

 

GUITAR

 

BASS

 

BASS

 

ENSEMBLE

STRINGS

 

STRINGS

ENSEMBLE

 

BRASS

BRASS

 

REED

REED

 

PIPE

PIPE

 

SYNTH LEAD

SYNTH LEAD

 

SYNTH PAD

SYNTH PAD

 

DRUM KITS

SYNTH EFFECTS

 

 

 

ETHNIC

 

 

 

PERCUSSIVE

 

 

 

SOUND EFFECTS

 

There are three ways to select voices: 1) directly entering the voice number with the numeric keypad, 2) using the +/- keys to step up and down through the voices, or 3) pressing the VOICE button to advance through the voice numbers.

Using the numeric keypad

Enter the digits of the voice number as indicated on the panel. For example, to select voice #42, press “4” on the numeric keypad, then “2.”

VOICE 042Aco.Bass

STYLE

ACMP ON

All two-digit voice numbers can be selected without entering an initial “0.” However, when selecting voice numbers 1 - 23, the PortaTone pauses briefly before actually calling up the voice. (This pause allows for entering threedigit voice numbers, such as “235.” Entering the numbers “2” then “4” immediately calls up voice #24, since there are no voices #240 or higher.)

If you want to immediately call up voices #1 - #23, enter one or two zeros before the number; for example, select voice #9 by pressing “0,” “0,” then “9.” Pressing only “0” does not change the voice.

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PLAYING VOICES — THE VOICE MODE

Using the +/- keys

Press the + key to select the next voice number, and press the - key to select the previous voice. Holding down either key continuously scrolls up or down through the numbers. The +/- keys have a “wrap around” feature. For example, pressing the + key from voice #238 returns to voice #1.

Using the VOICE button

Press the VOICE button to select the next voice number. (This functions exactly the same as the + button.)

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

3 Play the selected voice.

To change to another voice, repeat step 2 above.

Since either the Style or Song mode is active in the background (as indicated by the mode name in the display, without the rectangle), you can also play styles or songs, respectively, in the Voice mode by simply pressing the START/STOP button. The last selected style or song will be played.

About Panel Voices and GM Voices

Keep in mind that the PortaTone has two separate sets of voices: 100 Panel voices and 128 GM (General MIDI) Voices. The GM Voices can also be used for optimum playback of GM-compatible

song data. This means that any GM song data (played from a sequencer or other MIDI device) will sound just as the composer or programmer intended.

When a GM voice is selected, the General MIDI icon appears at the top left of the display.

When you select a voice, the PortaTone also automatically calls up various settings that are appropriate for the voice. [This is true when Voice Set (Function #72, page 39) is set to on — the default setting.]

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Drum Kit Voice Chart (voices 101 - 110)

When one of the 10 panel Drum Kit voices are selected you can play different drums and percussion instruments on the keyboard. The drums and percussion instruments played by the various keys are marked by symbols above the keys.

VOICE 101Std.Kit1

STYLE

Function Parameters — Main Voice

No.

Name

LCD

101

Standard Kit 1

Std.Kit1

102

Standard Kit 2

Std.Kit2

103

Room Kit

Room Kit

104

Rock Kit

Rock Kit

105

Electronic Kit

Elct.Kit

106

Analog Kit

AnlogKit

107

Dance Kit

DanceKit

108

Jazz Kit

Jazz Kit

109

Brush Kit

BrushKit

110

Symphony Kit

SymphKit

The Function parameters provide additional settings for the Main voice. These settings are especially useful when using a second voice in the Dual or Split modes, since they let you change or enhance the sound of the Main voice separate from the Dual or Split voice. These settings include:

• Volume

• Reverb Send Level

• Octave

• Chorus Send Level

• Pan

• DSP Effect Send Level

1 Select the Function mode.

Press the FUNCTION button.

Flashes to indicate Function parameter can be selected.

STYLE F01M.Volume

FUNCTION

MEASURE 001 116TEMPO

2 Select the desired Function parameter number.

While the “FUNCTION” indication is flashing, use the numeric keypad to select the desired Main Voice Function parameter number (1 - 6). (See the “Parameters” list below for details.)

Function parameter numbers can be selected in the same way as with the voices (see page 28). You can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the number, use the +/- keys to step up and down through the parameters, or press the FUNCTION button to advance through the parameter numbers.

Since the “FUNCTION” indication flashes for only a couple of seconds, make sure to select the parameter quickly after step 1 above.

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