Yamaha Audio P-150 User Manual

Congratulations! …and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha P-150. The P-150 is a high-performance electronic piano with full-scale, weighted action keyboard, a selection of high quality piano and other useful instrument voices, and versatile performance and other advanced features which make it ideal for professional stage and studio applications, as well as for home entertainment and music study use. The P150’s main features include:

■ High quality AWM piano and other sounds

The P-150 features a selection of twelve high quality instrument voices generated by Yamaha’s patented AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) sound generation technology. There are several piano sounds—including a concert grand piano, with full-bodied bass tones and reverberating high notes, that accurately captures the natural characteristics of a real grand piano—plus various electric pianos, vibes, organ combinations, strings and electric and upright bass. With a maximum simultaneous “polyphonic” note output of 32 notes, the P-150 delivers uncompromising performance capabilities.

■ Organ combination editing

The P-150 comes equipped with two preset organ voices, plus organ combination editing features which let you create your own organ sounds and store them in Performances for instant recall. The organ combination editing features give you precise control over flute footages as well as attack settings.

■ Digital signal processing

The P-150 has a built-in digital signal processor that lets you apply stereo reverb, chorus, symphonic and tremolo effects to the voices, and lets you tailor the quality of the voices to suit your needs with an internal equalizer, as well as a three-band graphic equalizer on the upper panel.

■ Touch-sensitive keyboard with velocity scaling

The P-150’s full-range 88-key, weighted action piano keyboard incorporates Yamaha’s unique Action Effect II keyboard technology, which gives it the genuine feel and response of a real piano keyboard. You can even adjust the keyboard’s sensitivity level, or velocity scaling, to suit your playing style, for both internal tone generator and MIDI message transmission.

■ Dual and Split voice modes

The P-150’s Dual and Split modes let you play two voices at once, a “main” voice and a “sub” voice, either by layering the two voices of your choice (Dual mode) or by assigning a different voice to each end of the keyboard (Split mode). In Split mode, the key transposition values can be set independently for both main and sub voices.

■ One-touch Performance recall

The P-150 features a Performance Play mode that lets you store up to 24 Performances, or configurations of all voice, MIDI and other parameter settings, for recall at the touch of a button. This lets you instantly change your sound and entire setup as you play, or between songs in a live set. The P-150 is set at the factory with 24 Preset Performances, but you can overwrite them and store User Performances which you create yourself. The P150 features extensive editing and storing capabilities.

■ Master keyboard features

The P-150 offers many of the control features standard in a MIDI master keyboard, including velocity sensitivity, pitch bend and modulation wheels, an assignable CS (continuous slider), program change send and receive capabilities, MIDI transpose and merge functions, and bulk dumping and multitimbral capabilities. Plus, the P-150 gives you the option of connecting a foot controller (FC) that can be assigned MIDI and other functions in the same manner as the CS. With its powerful MIDI capabilities, the P-150 can easily feature at the heart of an expanded MIDI system.

How to Use this Manual

This owner’s manual is organized and designed to help you get set up and begin enjoying the P-150 as quickly as possible, as well as to easily locate and learn about any feature you need. The GETTING STARTED section briefly but thoroughly explains the proper procedure for setting up the instrument, listening to the onboard Demo songs, and exploring the basic voices. The VOICE PLAY MODE, PERFORMANCE PLAY MODE and EDIT MODE sections include explanations of each feature and step-bystep details about how to access and manipulate the many parameters. An APPENDIX provides Voice and Performance lists and other technical information, including descriptions of error messages and a troubleshooting guide, plus MIDI specifications and other MIDI related information. Finally, an alphabetical INDEX lets you quickly reference the page number of any feature you want to locate.

Special Symbols

Throughout this manual two special symbols are used to connote additional information.

Indicates an important cautionary note for the feature being described.

Indicates a supplementary explanation for the feature being described.

■ Location

Do not use the P-150 in locations where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, high humidity or excessive dust or vibration.

■ Handling

Avoid rough handling. Do not drop the P-150 or subject it to shock, as these can damage the instrument’s internal circuitry. Also, do not apply excessive force to the controls or terminals. When moving the P-150, first unplug the AC power cord and all other cables to prevent damage to the cords and jacks. When removing plugs from terminals, always grip the plugs directly rather than pulling on the cord.

■ Cleaning

To clean the P-150, use a slightly moist cloth and a neutral cleanser. Do not use abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents, or chemically treated cloths, as these may damage the cabinet’s finish or dull the keys.

■ AC Power

The power requirements of your P-150 has been set to match the main power supply voltage in your area. Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage as specified on the name plate located on the rear panel of your P-150. If you plan to use your P-150 in an area with a different voltage, be sure to use an appropriate converter. If you have any doubts about voltage compatibility, please consult your local Yamaha dealer.

■ Electromagnetic Interference

Avoid using your P-150 near televisions, radios or other devices which generate electromagnetic fields, as electromagnetic interference can cause the P-150 to malfunction, and may generate interference noise in the other devices as well.

■ Extended Disuse

Electrical storms can cause power surges which can damage the P-150’s circuitry even if the power switch is turned off. Therefore, it is best to disconnect the P-150’s power cord from the AC outlet when you will not be using it for an extended period of time.

■ Service and Modification

The P-150 contains no user serviceable parts, so never open the instrument’s cabinet or tamper with the internal circuitry or mechanisms in any way. Doing so can result in electrical shock or damage to the P-150. Refer all servicing to qualified Yamaha service personnel.

■ Backup Battery

The P-150’s internal settings are preserved by a lithium backup battery which has a life span of approximately five years. (The battery’s life span may differ, depending on the time elapsed between your P-150’s date of manufacture and the date you purchased it.) When the battery charge runs low, the “ERROR1 REPLACE BATTERY” error message will appear in the LCD screen. If this message appears, save any settings you may want to keep to an external data storage device (such as the Yamaha MDF2 Data Filer) using the bulk dump procedure, then contact a qualified Yamaha service center to have the battery replaced. Do not attempt to replace the backup battery yourself!

YAMAHA CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER HANDLING OR OPERATION OF THE P-150!

The LCD screen displays as illustrated in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from your P-150’s.

INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ 1

PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................................. 2

UPPER PANEL.............................................................................................................. 4

REAR PANEL ................................................................................................................ 9

P-150 OVERVIEW....................................................................................................... 10

GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................... 14

Setting up the P-150............................................................................................................. 14

Turning on the Power ........................................................................................................... 16

Playing the Demo Songs...................................................................................................... 17

Playing the Voices................................................................................................................ 18

VOICE PLAY MODE.................................................................................................... 19

Single Mode.......................................................................................................................... 20

Stereo/Mono Piano...............................................................................................................21

Electric/Upright Bass ............................................................................................................ 21

Reverb Effects ...................................................................................................................... 22

Modulation Effects................................................................................................................ 23

Panel Equalizer..................................................................................................................... 25

Main and Sub Voices............................................................................................................ 25

Dual Mode ............................................................................................................................ 26

Split Mode............................................................................................................................. 28

Transpose............................................................................................................................. 33

MIDI Transmit Enable........................................................................................................... 36

MIDI Panic ............................................................................................................................ 37

PERFORMANCE PLAY MODE................................................................................... 38

Selecting Single Voices........................................................................................................ 39

Selecting Dual Voices...........................................................................................................40

Selecting Split Voices........................................................................................................... 40

EDIT MODE................................................................................................................. 42

System.................................................................................................................................. 44

MIDI Filter ............................................................................................................................. 46

Program Change (PC) Table................................................................................................ 46

Channel ................................................................................................................................ 47

Local..................................................................................................................................... 48

Continuous Slider (CS) / Foot Controller (FC)...................................................................... 48

Panel Switch (PS)................................................................................................................. 50

Name.................................................................................................................................... 50

Organ Combination...............................................................................................................50

Pitch Bend Wheel (PB) / Modulation Wheel (MW) ............................................................... 51

Keyboard Sensitivity............................................................................................................. 51

Internal Equalizer.................................................................................................................. 52

Reverb.................................................................................................................................. 52

Modulation ............................................................................................................................ 52

STORE......................................................................................................................... 53

APPENDIX................................................................................................................... 55

Bulk Dump .............................................................................................................................55

Initialize................................................................................................................................. 56

Using MIDI............................................................................................................................ 57

Error Messages .................................................................................................................... 60

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 61

Specifications.........................................................................................................................63

Factory Default Settings ........................................................................................................64

Blank Chart............................................................................................................................70

MIDI Data Format ..................................................................................................................72

MIDI Implementation Chart....................................................................................................81

Index......................................................................................................................................82

UPPER PANEL

REAR PANEL

P-150 OVERVIEW

GETTING STARTED

VOICE PLAY MODE

PERFORMANCE

PLAY MODE

EDIT MODE

STORE

APPENDIX

UPPER PANEL

ON/ OFF

POWER

CONTRAST

PITCH

MODULATION

MIN

MAX

VOLUME

-1/NO +1/YES

BALANCE DETUNE

PAGE

PS1 PS2 SPLIT TRANSPOSE MIDI

DATA ENTRY

1 [PHONES] jack

This jack on the front panel lets you connect a pair of stereo headphones to the P-150 for private listening. The internal speakers will automatically be disconnected when you plug in the headphones. The sound of the internal voices output from the [OUTPUT] jacks is not affected.

2 Keyboard

This 88-key weighted action, touch-sensitive keyboard incorporates Yamaha’s unique Action Effect II keyboard technology, which gives it the genuine feel and response of a real piano keyboard.

3 Speakers

These two built-in 13 cm speakers each provide an output of 20 watts. If you connect the P-150 to an external monitor system, you may choose to turn the speakers off using the [SPEAKER] switch located on the rear panel.

UPPER PANEL

OUT MIDI

IN THRU FOOT CONTROLLER SOFT SOSTENUTO SUSTAIN

ONOFF

SPEAKEROUTPUT

L/MONO R

INPUT

L/MONO

L/MONO R

EDIT PERF.B VOICE

STORE PERF.A

SYSTEM

MIDI FILTER PC TABLE CHANNEL LOCAL CS FC PS NAME ORGAN

COMBINATION

PB MW KBD SENS. INT.EQ

PIANO 1

123456789101112

PIANO 2 PIANO 3 PIANO 4 E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 E.PIANO 3 VIBES ORGAN1 ORGAN2 STRINGS BASS HALL

STAGE

ROOM

TREMOLO

SYMPHONIC

CHORUS

REVERB MODULATION

HIGHMIDDLELOW

EQUALIZEREFFECT

UPPER PANEL

ON/ OFF

POWER

PITCH

MODULATION

2 3

1 [POWER] switch

This switch turns the power on and off. When the power is turned on, the mode and status designated when the power was previously turned off will still be active.

2 [PITCH] wheel

This wheel can be used to bend the pitch of the notes that you play, up or down; the wheel automatically returns to the center position when you release it. (In Dual mode, both voices are affected; in Split mode, only the main voice is affected.) When the MIDI Transmit Switch is enabled, you can use it to transmit pitch bend messages to other instruments. You can assign the pitch bend range to any value within a one-octave range.

3 [MODULATION] wheel

This wheel can be used in various ways. Normally you will use it to apply a vibrato effect to the notes that you play, with increasing intensity as you roll it upwards; the wheel remains at the specific position that you set it when you let go of it. (In Dual mode, both voices are modulated; in Split mode, only the main voice is modulated. The vibrato effect cannot be applied to Piano voices 1 ~ 4.) You can also assign it to control reverb depth or modulation speed. When MIDI transmission is enabled, you can use it to transmit modulation messages to other instruments.

■UPPER PANEL—A

UPPER PANEL

1 [VOLUME] slider

This slider adjusts the overall volume of sound output from the internal speakers (or headphones, if connected) as well as the sound output from the [OUTPUT] jacks on the rear panel. Moving the slider upward increases volume level, while moving the slider downward decreases volume level.

2 [CS, DATA ENTRY] slider

This is a multiple function slider. As a [CS] (continuous slider), you can assign it to control a variety of functions. As a [DATA ENTRY] slider, you can use it to change specific settings and parameters, depending on the current mode and status. Moving the slider upward increases the specified value, while moving the slider downward decreases the specified value.

3 [PS1, –1/NO] button

This is a dual function button. As a [PS1] (Panel Switch 1) button, you can assign it to control various functions of the internal voices as well as connected MIDI devices, as set by the PS Edit function. As a [–1/NO] button, you can use it to change parameter settings in decrements.

4 [PS2, +1/YES] button

This is a dual function button. As a [PS2] (Panel Switch 2) button, you can assign it to control various functions of the internal voices as well as connected MIDI devices, as set by the PS Edit function. As a [+1/YES] button, you can use it to change parameter settings in increments.

5 [SPLIT, BALANCE, 1] button

This is a multiple function button. As a [SPLIT] button, you can use it to enter Split mode, whether in Voice Play or Performance Play mode, determine the split point and assign the keyboard area for the main and sub voices. As a [BALANCE] button, you can use it to set the relative volume levels of each Split and Dual voice, by holding the [BALANCE] button and moving the [DATA ENTRY] slider ". As a [1] (cursor left) button in Edit mode, you can use it to move the cursor to the left in the LCD screen in order to position it over a desired parameter.

6 [TRANSPOSE, DETUNE, q] button

This is a multiple function button. As a [TRANSPOSE] button, you can use it to set the keyboard transpose value for single as well as both Dual voices or Split voices. As a [DETUNE] button, you can use it to set the detune value for the two Dual voices, by holding it and moving the [DATA ENTRY] slider ". As a [q] (cursor right) button in Edit mode, you can use it to move the cursor to the right in the LCD screen in order to position it over a desired parameter.

7 [MIDI, PAGE] button

This is a dual function button. As a [MIDI] transmit button, you can use it to quickly enable or disable the P-150’s transmission of MIDI messages. You can also hold the [MIDI] button while pressing other buttons to access certain features. As a [PAGE] button, you can use it to step through the various pages of Edit functions when the P-150 is in Edit mode.

8 [CONTRAST] dial

This dial lets you adjust the contrast of the LCD screen for optimum visibility. Rotating it to the left will decrease screen contrast, while rotating it to the right will increase screen contrast.

9 LCD screen

This backlit 32-character Liquid Crystal Display screen provides various information about the modes and operating status of the P-150. Certain messages are displayed only temporarily, but you can designate the “Popup Time” according to your preference.

CONTRAST

MIN

MAX

VOLUME

-1/NO

+1/YES

BALANCE DETUNE

PAGE

PS1 PS2 SPLIT TRANSPOSE MIDI

DATA ENTRY

1 2 3 4 5 6789

■ UPPER PANEL— B

UPPER PANEL

1 [STORE] button

This button lets you store changes that you make to a Performance, as well as copy the current Performance into any Performance memory. The P-150 can store 24 Performances.

2 [EDIT] button

This button lets you enter Edit mode and access the various Edit functions. After pressing it once, the LED above the [EDIT] button will begin blinking, as will the light above the currently selected [EDIT SELECT] button % . Pressing it again will return you to the previous Play mode.

3 [PERF. A, B] buttons

These buttons let you enter Performance Play mode and select any of the 24 Performances. The P-150 is set at the factory with 24 Preset Performances, but you can overwrite them and store User Performances which you create yourself. The [PERF. A] and [PERF. B] banks hold 12 Performances each, and a lit LED above one of the buttons indicates the currently active bank.

4 [VOICE] button

This button lets you enter Voice Play mode by pressing [VOICE] and then pressing a [VOICE SELECT] button % . A lit LED above the [VOICE] button indicates you’re in Voice Play mode.

5 [VOICE, PERFORMANCE, EDIT SELECT] buttons

These 12 buttons each have multiple functions, depending on the current mode. In Voice Play mode you can use them to select any of the 12 preset AWM instrument voices you want to play; the voice names are printed in red above the buttons. In Performance Play mode you can use them to select any of the 24 Performances (12 Performances per bank); the Performance numbers are printed above the buttons. In Edit mode, you can use them to select the Edit functions; the Edit function names are printed in green below the buttons.

6 [REVERB] button

This button lets you select either a Room, Stage or Hall reverb effect, or no reverb effect, to apply to the currently selected voice. Each voice has a default reverb setting preprogrammed at the factory which you can change.

7 [MODULATION] button

This button lets you select either a Chorus, Symphonic or Tremolo modulation effect, or no modulation effect, to apply to the currently selected voice. Each voice has a default modulation setting preprogrammed at the factory which you can change.

8 [EQUALIZER] sliders

These sliders let you graphically adjust the level of the sound output of the P-150 in three bands: High, Middle and Low. In Dual and Split modes, the changes you make will affect both voices.

EDIT PERF.B VOICE

STORE PERF.A

SYSTEM

MIDI FILTER PC TABLE CHANNEL LOCAL CS FC PS NAME ORGAN

COMBINATION

PB MW KBD SENS. INT.EQ

PIANO 1

123456789101112

PIANO 2 PIANO 3 PIANO 4 E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 E.PIANO 3 VIBES ORGAN1 ORGAN2 STRINGS BASS HALL

STAGE

ROOM

TREMOLO

SYMPHONIC

CHORUS

REVERB MODULATION

HIGHMIDDLELOW

EQUALIZEREFFECT

3 456 7 8

■UPPER PANEL—C

1 2 3 5 64

1 [SPEAKER] switch

This switch lets you turn off the P-150’s internal speakers. It does not affect the output from the [OUTPUT] jacks or the [PHONES] jack.

2 [INPUT] jacks

These jacks let you input line-level signals from another electronic instrument, such as a rhythm programmer, external tone generator, or synthesizer, and monitor it through the P150’s internal speakers. Use the [L/MONO] jack when connecting only a single line.

3 [OUTPUT] jacks

These jacks output line-level signals which can be input directly to an external amplifier, mixer or other audio device. Use the [L/MONO] jack if your audio equipment has only one input.

4 Pedal jacks

These jacks let you connect up to three foot pedals and use them as sustain, sostenuto and soft pedals. A single FC4 footswitch is included with your P-150. If you wish to attach additional foot pedals, be sure to use only Yamaha models FC4 or FC5.

5 [FOOT CONTROLLER] jack

This jack lets you connect a foot controller (Yamaha FC7, available separately) for use as an auxiliary controller. The [FC] foot controller can be assigned to control a variety of functions, including reverb depth or modulation speed, which lets you change these parameters by foot as you play.

6 [MIDI] terminals

These terminals allow the P-150 to communicate with other MIDI devices, using standard MIDI cables. To control the P-150 using a sequencer or another keyboard, connect the MIDI out jack of the external device to the [MIDI IN] jack of the P-150. To control another device (such as a synthesizer or tone generator) using the P-150, connect the [MIDI OUT] jack of the P-150 to the MIDI in jack of the external device. The [MIDI THRU] jack simply passes the data received at the P-150’s [MIDI IN] jack through unaffected, and is used when connecting three or more MIDI devices in a series.

SPEAKER

ON OFF

INPUT

R L/MONO

OUTPUT

R L/MONO

SOFTSOSTENUTOSUSTAIN FOOT CONTROLLER

MIDI OUT

THRU IN

P-150 OVERVIEW

■Voice Play and Performance Play Modes

The P-150 has two basic Play modes, Voice Play mode and Performance Play mode. Within each mode are various Voice and Performance parameters, or settings that you can change, which make up the sound of the selected voice and the specific operating status of the P-150.

A group of overall System settings apply to both Voice Play and Performance Play modes, and Edit mode lets you access and edit a wide variety of System and other functions, as shown in the following illustration.

As the above illustration shows, the primary difference between Voice Play mode and Performance Play mode is:

■ In Voice Play mode, a single set of Performance parameter settings apply to any voice (and its specified Voice parameter settings) which you select.

■ In Performance Play mode, a complete set of Performance parameters can be configured specifically for any particular voice (and its specified Voice parameter settings). The P-150 can store up to 24 Performances for instant recall.

Normally you will operate in Voice Play mode, Auto Store status (See “About Store Type”, next page)—as you select sounds and make parameter assignments as dictated by your current music session. Then you can store those settings to any of the 24 Performances, which you can then access at any time by the press of a [PERFORMANCE SELECT] button in Performance Play mode. (You can also perform bulk dump operations of Performance data to and from an external MIDI device such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer.)

PERFORMANCE PLAY MODEVOICE PLAY MODE

SYSTEM

EDIT MODE / STORE FUNCTIONS

PERF.A

01~12

PERF.B

01~12

VOICE

PARAMETERS

VOICE 01~12

PAFORMANCE

PARAMETERS

P-150 OVERVIEW

■ Voice Parameters

In Voice Play mode, each of the P-150’s AWM instrument voices have a set of Voice parameters that are initially set at the factory, but which you can change to suit your needs.

These include controller parameters such as pitch bend range and modulation wheel assignment, keyboard sensitivity parameters for internal or MIDI applications, and effect parameters such as reverb type and depth, modulation type and speed, and internal equalizer settings.

In Voice Play mode you can access a single set of Performance parameters and in Performance Play mode you can access 24 sets of Performance parameters. Although you can freely change the voices in Performance Play mode, only a single set of Voice parameters is available for each Performance.

VOICE PARAMETERS

CONTROLLERS

• Pitch Bend Range

• Modulation Wheel Assign

KEYBOARD SENSITIVITY

• Internal

• MIDI

EFFECT

• Reverb Type, Speed

• Modulation Type, Speed

• Equalizer (Internal) Low, Mid, High

ABOUT STORE TYPE

You can choose the Store Type—Non Auto Store and Auto Store. When Non Auto Store is selected, the store operation is always required

(except when modifying System related parameters; see page 13) if you want to save the current settings.

When Auto Store is selected, all changes you make will automatically be stored without the need to perform a specific storing procedure.

The default setting for a new (or initialized) P-150 is Non Auto Store. (For information about changing the Store Type, see page 45.)

Explanations in this Owner’s Manual assume that Auto Store is selected. Therefore, the LCD illustrations herein may be slightly different than the screens on your P-150.

P-150 OVERVIEW

■Performance Parameters

In Performance Play mode, the P-150 has 24 sets of Performance parameters which let you configure settings for specific music situations (i.e., for a certain style of music, or a particular song, or for a practice session, or a live set, etc.). This affords you the convenience of being able to recall those settings instantly at the press of a button when in Performance Play mode.

Performance parameters include the voice selection (a set of voice parameters), keyboard Single, Dual or Split mode and settings, main and sub voice assignments, User organ combination values, transposition values, keyboard local on or off setting, MIDI transmit and receive channel numbers, plus function assignments for [PS1], [PS2], [CS] and [FC] (foot controller), the Performance name and others.

In Voice Play mode you can specify settings for a single set of Performance parameters.

Performance Parameters

VOICE SELECT

12 voices

(A set of voice parameters) KEYBOARD MODE Single, Dual, Split VOICE Main, Sub PIANO 1/2 Stereo, Mono BASS Electric, Upright

ORGAN COMBINATION

• Footage

• Response, Attack (Length and Mode)

BALANCE –16 ~ 15 DETUNE 0 ~ 7

SPLIT POINT

• A-1 ~ C7

• MAIN VOICE (Upper, Lower)

TRANSPOSE

• Enable Switch

• Internal Main, Sub

• MIDI Main, Sub

MIDI CHANNEL

• Transmit

• Receive

LOCAL On, Off

CONTROLLERS

• PS 1/2 Assign

• CS Assign, Range

• FC Assign, Range

NAME Character select

P-150 OVERVIEW

Descriptions of all parameters and details about how to access and manipulate them are provided in the appropriate sections herein. Also see the Blank Chart on page 65.

■ System Settings

The P-150’s overall System settings encompass those “global” parameters which are related to the instrument as a whole, and which therefore affect both Voice Play and Performance Play modes.

These include master tuning, MIDI transmit enable, MIDI filter transmit and receive parameter settings, MIDI program change table settings, and others.

SYSTEM

MIDI TRANSMIT ENABLE On, Off

• Master Tune

• Reverb Bypass

• Device Number

SYSTEM • MIDI Merge

• Performance Enable

• Popup Time

• Store Type

MIDI FILTER

• Transmit

• Receive

PROGRAM CHANGE TABLE

• Transmit Number, Bank Select Number

• Receive Number

■Editing and Storing Features

When the P-150 is in Edit mode, you can access and modify the System and other parameters.

A convenient Auto Store feature (which you can disengage) automatically stores the System settings and other parameters as you change them. Within either Voice Play mode or Performance Play mode, you can store the current set of all settings as a User Performance.

There is a fine distinction between Voice Play mode store and Performance Play mode store functions. In Voice Play mode, you can overwrite the current set of Voice and Performance parameter settings. In Performance Play mode, you can select a specific destination Performance in which to store the current Performance parameter settings. Therefore, if you select a destination Performance in which to store the current Voice Play mode Performance parameter settings, you are storing it in the Performance Play mode.

You will find it most convenient to set up your Performances in Voice Play mode, Auto Store status, since voice selection is so simple, then copy it to one of the 24 Performance memories for instant recall when you need it.

By switching into Non Auto Store status, you can be sure that your Performances are protected, and any changes you make in one will not be applied unless you specifically store, or overwrite, it. In Edit mode, the P-150 will prompt you automatically whether or not to overwrite the current changes.

You can also dump Performance data to and from external MIDI devices.

GETTING STARTED

■Setting up the P-150

Although setting up the P-150 for basic play is easy and straightforward, be sure to take heed of the Precautions on page 2 before you begin, then carefully follow the simple steps as outlined below.

P-150 SETUP PROCEDURE

Prepare a suitable location.

The P-150 is relatively small for an 88-key instrument, but it is very solidly built and therefore quite heavy. First you’ll want to prepare a suitable location for your P-150. Please do not hesitate to ask someone to help you take it out of the box and carefully place it on an optionally available Yamaha LP-3 keyboard stand or a sturdy table.

Plug in the power cord.

Next plug the P-150’s power cord into an AC outlet. Do not turn on the

[POWER] switch until you have made all connections as described below.

Connect the sustain pedal.

Next plug the supplied FC4 footswitch into the [SUSTAIN] jack on the rear panel, so you can use it as a sustain pedal. If you have purchased additional FC4 or FC5 footswitches, connect them to the [SOSTENUTO] and [SOFT] jacks.

SPEAKER

ON OFF

R L/MONO

SOFTSOSTENUTOSUSTAIN FOOT CONTROLLER

MIDI OUT

THRU IN

R L/MONO

INPUT

Footswitch FC4

OUTPUT

GETTING STARTED

Before connecting the P-150 to any external device, be sure that the power switches of all devices are turned off.

Connect external line-level components.

If you wish to monitor the P-150’s output using an external line-level mixer or amplifier, connect the input of the external component to the P-150’s [OUTPUT] jacks on the rear panel. (Use both jacks for stereo output; use the [L/MONO] jack for mono output.)

If you wish to listen to your P-150 using headphones, connect a pair of stereo headphones to the [PHONES] jack located on the left side of the front panel. The P-150’s internal speakers will automatically be disconnected whenever headphones are plugged into the [PHONES] jack.

If you wish to monitor the output of an external line-level device (such as a rhythm programmer, tone generator or synthesizer) via the P-150’s internal speakers, connect the output of the external device to the P-150’s [INPUT] jacks on the rear panel. (Use both jacks for stereo input; use the [L/MONO] jack for mono input.)

OUTPUT R

OUTPUT L/MONO

P-150

Amp

Speaker (L) Speaker (R)

P-150

INPUT R

INPUT L/MONO

P-150

Tone Generator

GETTING STARTED

Connect MIDI devices.

If you wish to connect the P-150 to external MIDI devices such as a rhythm programmer, tone generator or synthesizer, you will need special MIDI cables which plug into the [MIDI] jacks on the rear panel. First, however, you must determine a MIDI system configuration, based on your particular needs or desires. Some examples of MIDI system connections, along with information about MIDI, are provided on page 57.

Attach the music stand.

Finally, attach the supplied music stand to the P-150 by carefully inserting it into the groove located along the rear edge of the upper panel.

■ Turning on the Power

After setting up the P-150, you’re ready to turn on the power and begin enjoying the instrument’s great sounds and many versatile performance and other features.

MIDI Cable

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

P-150

Sequencer

Switch on the [POWER] button, then gradually raise the [VOLUME] slider until you obtain a comfortable listening level.

ON/ OFF

POWER

PITCH

MODULATION

MIN

MAX

VOLUME

Always turn the P-150 on first, and then turn on external MIDI and audio devices last. However, if a line-level device is plugged into the P-150’s [INPUT] jacks, turn it on before turning on the P-150. When turning off the power of each device, simply reverse the process.

GETTING STARTED

■ Playing the Demo Songs

After setting up the P-150 and switching on the power, and before you begin exploring the instrument’s various features, you may want to listen to the three preprogrammed Demo songs which demonstrate the P-150’s exceptional sound and performance capabilities. To do so, follow the steps below.

HOW TO PLAY THE DEMO SONGS

Enter Demo Play mode.

Press the [REVERB] and [MODULATION] buttons simultaneously. The following screen appears.

Select and play a Demo song.

Immediately after pressing [REVERB] and [MODULATION] (step 1, above), press the [MODULATION] button once or more to select a Demo song. For example, press the button once to select the first Demo song (“Song 1 Play”), or twice to select the second Demo song (“Song 2 Play”), or three times to select the third Demo song (“Song 3 Play”). The song you select will begin playing automatically.

DEMO Song 1 Play

HALL

STAGE

ROOM

TREMOLO

SYMPHONIC

CHORUS

REVERB MODULATION

EFFECT

DEMO Song Select

HALL

STAGE

ROOM

TREMOLO

SYMPHONIC

CHORUS

REVERB MODULATION

EFFECT

If you press the [MODULATION] button four times, the message “Song all” will appear in the LCD screen, and the P-150 will play all three Demo songs continuously, one after the other.

If you don’t press the [MODULATION] button quickly after having entered Demo Play mode, the P-150 will automatically exit Demo Play mode.

DEMO Song all

GETTING STARTED

You can assign a specific effect to the [MODULATION] wheel in Edit mode (see page 51) which is completely unrelated to the modulation effects available by pressing the [MODULATION] button (see page 23) once or more. Note that when the vibrato effect is assigned to the [MODULATION] wheel, you cannot apply vibrato modulation to the Piano voices 1 ~ 4. Also note that the reverb depth or modulation speed may be set at 0 for certain voices, and therefore produce no noticeable effect. (For information about changing reverb depth, see page 22. For information about changing modulation speed, see page 23.)

Exit Demo Play mode.

If you select “Song 1 Play”, “Song 2 Play” or “Song 3 Play” the P-150 will exit the Demo Play mode automatically when the selected song finishes playing.

To exit Demo Play mode while a song is playing, simply press the [REVERB] button.

HALL

STAGE

ROOM

TREMOLO

SYMPHONIC

CHORUS

REVERB MODULATION

EFFECT

You cannot enter Demo Play mode (or any other Play mode) when the P150 is in Edit mode. (The LED above the [EDIT] button will blink when the P-150 is in Edit mode.) To exit Edit mode, simply press the [EDIT] button. Also note that you will not be able to play the P-150 or use any of the Edit mode functions while a Demo song is playing.

■Playing the Voices

Selecting and playing the voices of a new P-150 is simple, since by default the instrument starts up for the first time in Voice Play mode with initialized parameter settings, PIANO 1 voice selected.

Therefore, all you have to do is press a [VOICE SELECT] button and start playing the keyboard. Take a few minutes and try playing each of the voices and notice the rich quality and dimension of the P-150’s AWM sound, complete with the nuance of natural expression via the keyboard.

As you play, try out the [PITCH] wheel, which lets you bend notes up or down. Also try out the [MODULATION] wheel, which lets you add varying degrees of vibrato (or other effects) to the voices.

While you’re at it, try out the various reverb and modulation effects, by pressing the [REVERB] and [MODULATION] buttons once or more.

When you’re ready for more, turn the page, and find out about all the P-150 has in store.

VOICE PLAY MODE

ENTERING AND EXITING VOICE PLAY MODE

Press the [VOICE] button.

When you press the [VOICE] button while the P-150 is in Performance Play mode, the LED above the [VOICE] button starts blinking, indicating that Voice Play mode is standing by waiting to be activated.

Press a [VOICE SELECT] button.

As soon as a [VOICE SELECT] button is pressed, Voice Play Single mode is activated.

The LED above the [VOICE] button and the selected [VOICE SELECT] button will light.

From within Single mode you can easily activate Dual mode (see page 26) or Split mode (see page 28).

To exit Voice Play mode, simply enter Performance Play mode. For details, see page 38.

VOICE

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VOICE

PIANO 1

PIANO 2 PIANO 3 PIANO 4 E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 E.PIANO 3 V

MIDI FILTER PC TABLE CHANNEL LOCAL CS FC PS N

SYSTEM

VOICE PLAY MODE

■ Single Mode

When the P-150 is in Single mode, you can select and play any one of the 12 voices over the full range of the keyboard. You can also apply and adjust reverb and modulation effects, and adjust the graphic equalizer settings.

In Single mode, the LED above the currently selected [VOICE SELECT] button lights, and the name of the currently selected Single voice appears in the LCD screen.

SELECTING A SINGLE VOICE

Press a [VOICE SELECT] button. To select a voice you need only press any of the 12 [VOICE SELECT] buttons.

Voices and Polyphony

The P-150’s voices are high quality samples of real musical instruments generated by Yamaha’s exclusive AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation process.

All of the voices have 32-note polyphony, which means that a maximum number of 32 notes can be played simultaneously. This is crucial for achieving uncompromising sound and performance when using a sustain pedal, where certain notes must hold over others as you play, until you release the sustain pedal.

There is an extra dimension to some of the P-150’s voices. Two of the PIANO voices have special stereo settings, which are capable of 16-note polyphonic output. Also, the BASS voice has both ELECTRIC BASS and acoustic UPRIGHT BASS settings.

The following table provides an overview of each preset AWM voice.

NO. VOICE DESCRIPTION SAMPLE TYPE POLYPHONY

Acoustic grand piano, suitable

1 PIANO 1 for various types of music, Mono / Stereo 32 / 16

from classical to jazz. Acoustic grand piano, with

2 PIANO 2 sophisticated and deeper Mono / Stereo 32 / 16

resonance and body.

3 PIANO 3

Bright acoustic grand piano,

Mono 32

ideal for rock as well as jazz.

4 PIANO 4

Bright electric grand piano,

Mono 32

ideal for pop ballads.

5 E. PIANO 1

Standard electric piano

Mono 32

with a sharp attack sound.

6 E. PIANO 2

Conventional, all-purpose

Mono 32

electric piano sound.

7 E. PIANO 3

Bright and sparkling,

Mono 32

DX-type electric piano sound.

8 VIBES

Full-bodied vibraphones

Mono 16 (2 layered)

with sharp attack. Full-set organ combination sound

9 ORGAN 1 with editable footage lengths Mono 8

and other parameters.

10 ORGAN 2 Standard jazz organ sound. Mono 32 11 STRINGS Full orchestral string ensemble. Mono 32

Deep Electric Bass with punch,

12 BASS and full-bodied, resonating Mono 32

Upright Bass.

The Organ 1 voice can be edited and reconfigured in Edit mode (see page

50).

VOICE PLAY MODE

Once you have modified certain parameters in Voice Play or Performance Play mode,

QE (Quick

Edit) will display in the upper right corner to remind you that you have modified the original settings. Parameters include the following: reverb and modulation setting, stereo/mono setting for Piano1 and Piano2, electric/upright setting for Bass, plus Balance, Dual Detune, Split, and Transpose settings.

■ Stereo/Mono Piano

Pressing and holding the [PIANO 1] (or [PIANO 2]) button for a few moments alternately selects the stereo and mono settings.

The initial default setting for the PIANO 1 (and PIANO 2) voice is stereo, and polyphony is 16 notes.

CHANGING THE PIANO VOICE SETTING

Press and hold [PIANO 1] (or [PIANO 2]) for a few moments.

After a moment, the MONO screen briefly appears.

As you play the keyboard, the output of the PIANO 1 voice will be in mono, and polyphony will be 32 notes.

To return the PIANO 1 voice to its stereo setting, simply press and hold [PIANO 1] for a few moments again. The STEREO screen briefly appears.

■ Electric/Upright Bass

Pressing and holding the [BASS] button for a few moments alternately selects the Electric and Upright settings.

The initial default setting for the BASS voice is Electric Bass.

CHANGING THE BASS VOICE SETTING

Press and hold [BASS] for a few moments.

After a moment, the UPRIGHT BASS screen briefly appears.

Piano1 16/32 QE mono

Piano1 16/32 QE stereo

Elec./Upright QE Upright Bass

SYSTEM MIDI FILTER

PIANO 1

PIANO 2

INT.EQ

BASS

VOICE PLAY MODE

As you play the keyboard, you will hear the Upright Bass voice.

To change back to the ELECTRIC BASS voice, simply press and hold [BASS] for a few moments again. The ELECTRIC BASS screen briefly appears.

■Reverb Effects

The P-150’s internal DSP digital signal processor generates three types of realistic reverb effects, or simulated ambient environments, which you can apply to the voices.

These include ROOM, which simulates the natural reverberations of sound in a normal-sized room, STAGE, which simulates the natural reverberations of sound in a night club, and HALL, which simulates the natural reverberations of sound in a relatively large concert hall.

As you select each voice you will notice that a specific reverb effect is already assigned to it, indicated by a lit LED to the left of the name of the selected reverb type. These are the initial default assignments set at the factory, but you can select any reverb effect you wish for each voice, or even turn the reverb effect off. You can also change reverb depth on the spot.

SELECTING A REVERB TYPE

Press the [REVERB] button once or more.

When you press the [REVERB] button repeatedly, the reverb types will be selected in order as follows: ROOM, STAGE, HALL, then OFF. (No lit LED represents Off status.)

Note that each time you select a reverb type, a message will briefly display in the LCD screen, as follows.

This temporary message displays the current depth level for the reverb type that you just selected, between 0 and 7.

You can easily change the depth level for the currently selected reverb type.

REVERB DEPTH QE 2 <>

Elec./Upright QE Elec.Bass

HALL

STAGE

ROOM

TREMOLO

SYMPHONIC

CHORUS

REVERB MODULATION

EFFECT

You can also select the reverb type and depth settings in Edit mode (see page 52).

VOICE PLAY MODE

CHANGING REVERB DEPTH

Hold the [REVERB] button and move the [DATA ENTRY] slider (or press [–1/NO] or [+1/YES]).

As soon as you move the [DATA ENTRY] slider (or press [–1/NO] or [+1/YES]) the REVERB DEPTH screen appears.

If you move the [DATA ENTRY] slider upward, the depth level increases; if you move the [DATA ENTRY] slider downward, the depth level decreases.

A value of 7 will produce the largest number of reverberations, whereas a value of 0 will effectively turn the reverb off.

Release the [REVERB] button.

After a moment, the voice name will reappear in the screen.

Try different settings and play the keyboard and notice the difference between high and low reverb depth level settings, and the P-150’s wide variety of reverb options.

-1/NO +1/YES

PS1 PS2

DATA ENTRY

HALL

STAGE

ROOM

TREMOLO

SYMPHONIC

CHORUS

REVERB MODULATION

EFFECT

■ Modulation Effects

The P-150’s internal DSP digital signal processor generates three types of modulation effects which you can apply to the voices. (Note: These modulation effects are unrelated to the vibrato effect which you can apply to voices using the [MODULATION] wheel. For details about the vibrato effect, see page 52.)

These include CHORUS, a modulated delay which effectively makes a voice sound like more than one instrument is being played, SYMPHONIC, a more pronounced chorus effect, and TREMOLO, a rotating speaker effect.

As you select each voice you will notice that most have a specific modulation effect already assigned to them, indicated by a lit LED to the left of the name of the selected modulation effect type. These are the initial default assignments set at the factory, but you can select any modulation effect you wish for each voice, or even turn the modulation effect off. You can also change modulation speed on the spot.

SELECTING A MODULATION TYPE

Press the [MODULATION] button once or more.

When you press the [MODULATION] button repeatedly, the modulation types will be selected in order as follows: CHORUS, SYMPHONIC, TREMOLO, then OFF. (No lit LED represents Off status.)

HALL

STAGE

ROOM

TREMOLO

SYMPHONIC

CHORUS

REVERB MODULATION

EFFECT

In Voice Play mode, a different reverb type and depth can be selected for each voice. When you play two voices in either Dual or Split mode, the P-150 will apply the main voice reverb type and depth setting to both voices, and ignore any settings which you may have made for the sub voice. For more information about main and sub voices, see page 25.

You can also select the modulation type and speed settings in Edit mode (see page 52).

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