Yamaha Audio P-90 User Manual
Owner's Manual
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Manual de instrucciones
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply
(adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or
adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name
plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.
WARNING:
could walk on, trip over ,or roll anything over power or connecting
cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! IF you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire
size for a 25' cord (or less ) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the
AWG number ,the larger the current handling capacity. For longer
extension cords, consult a local electrician.
This product should be used only with the components supplied
or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart,
etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions
that accompany the accessory product.
Do not place this product in a position where anyone
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 capab le of producing sound le vels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT oper ate for
long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is
uncomfortable. If y ou e xperience any hearing loss or ringing in the
ears, you should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period
before damage occurs.
Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory
mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as
optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be
dealer assembled or installed. Please mak e sure that benches are
stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well
secured BEFORE using.
Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No
other uses are recommended.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to
how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as
designed) are not covered by the manuf acturer’ s w arranty, and are
therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.
Battery Notice:
This product MA Y 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.
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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:
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual 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:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-3C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)
only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or
overheating.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have
accumulated on it.
• 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 i n a posi tion where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll
anything over it.
Do not open
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modi fy them i n any way. The instrument contains no user-servi ceable parts. If it
should appear to be malfunctioning, disconti nue use immediately and have it
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Water warning
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing li qui ds whi ch might spill into
any openings.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Fire warning
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the uni t.
A burni ng i tem may fall over and cause a fire.
If you notice any abnormality
• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or i f 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 swi tch,
disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument i nspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
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:
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Power supply/AC power adaptor Location
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hol d
the plug itself and not the cord.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not usi ng the instrument, or duri ng
electrical storms.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outl et usi ng a multiple- connector.
Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating i n the
outlet.
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• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or
heat (such as in direct sunli ght, near a heater, or in a car duri ng the day) to
prevent the possibil ity of panel disfi guration or damage to the internal
components.
• Do not use the instrument in the vicini ty of a TV, radio, stereo equipment,
mobi le phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio
may generate noise.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it mi ght accidentally
fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
• Use only the stand specifi ed for the instrument. When attaching the stand or
rack, use the provi ded screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the
internal components or result i n the instrument falling over.
• Do not place objects in front of the instrument's air vent, since thi s may prevent
adequate ventilation of the internal components, and possi bly result in the
instrument overheati ng.
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Connections
Maintenance
Handling caution
Saving data
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the
power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all
components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes
of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the vol ume
controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemi cal- impregnated wiping cloths.
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel
or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the
power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the i nstrument inspected by qualifi ed
Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not place vinyl , pl astic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might
discolor the panel or keyboard.
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• Do not rest your weight on, or pl ace heavy objects on the instrument, and do not
use excessive force on the buttons, swi tches or connectors.
• 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 heari ng l oss or ringing in the ears, consul t a physi cian.
Saving and backing up your data
• Depending upon the Backup Functions (page 42) settings, internal data is
retained for about 1 week after the power is turned off. If the period is exceeded,
the data will be lost. Be sure to turn the power swi tch on for a few minutes at
least once a week. The data could be lost due to malfunction or incorrect
operation. Save important data to external media such as the Yamaha M DF3
MIDI data filer.
Backing up the external media
• To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you
save your important data onto two external media.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the power switch ([STANDBY/ ON] swi tch) is i n the “ STANDBY” position, electricity is stil l flowing to the instrument at the mini mum level. When you are not usi ng
the instrument for a long time, make sure you unpl ug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to l ocal regulations.
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Ta b le of Contents
Accessories............................................. 6
Application Index ..................................7
Features .................................................8
Before using the P-90............................ 9
Music Rest ............................................................9
Connecting the AC Power Adaptor and external
equipment ........................................................9
Turning the power on........................................11
Adjusting the volume.........................................11
Control Panel....................................... 12
Listening to the Demonstration
Tunes................................................. 14
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs .....15
Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset
Songs (Part Cancel Function) .......................16
A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs .........................18
Selecting & Playing Voices ..................19
Selecting Voices..................................................19
Adding Variations to the Sound –
[VARIATION]/[BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/
[EFFECT] .......................................................19
Touch Sensitivity – [TOUCH] ..........................21
Transposition – [TRANSPOSE]........................22
Combining Two Voices (Dual mode)...............23
Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two
Different Voices (Split mode) .......................24
Using the Metronome........................................25
Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION]......... 32
Basic Procedure in Function Mode .................. 33
About Each Function......................................... 35
F1. Fine Tuning of the Pitch....................... 35
F2. Selecting a Scale..................................... 36
F3. Dual Mode Functions ........................... 37
F4. Split Mode Functions............................ 38
F5. Other Functions .................................... 39
F6. Metronome Volume ............................. 39
F7. Preset Song Part Cancel Volume.......... 39
F8. MIDI Functions..................................... 40
F9. Backup Functions.................................. 42
About MIDI.......................................... 44
Connecting a Personal Computer....... 45
Troubleshooting.................................. 49
Preset Voice List ..................................50
Demo Song List ................................... 52
Preset Song List................................... 52
Index.................................................... 53
Factory Setting List.............................. 55
MIDI Data Format ...............................56
MIDI Implementation Chart ...............60
Specifications....................................... 61
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Recording Your Performance..............26
Recording to the First Track..............................26
Re-recording to the First Track.........................27
Recording to the Second Track .........................28
Changing the Initial Settings (Data recorded at
the beginning of a song) ................................29
Playing Back Recorded Songs .............30
Playing Back a Song ...........................................30
Useful Playback Functions.................................31
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*The illustrations and LED displays shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only and may appear
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with
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respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all
computer software, MIDI files, WAVE data. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal
use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha P-90 Electronic Piano!
We recommend that you read this manual carefully
so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced
and convenient functions of the P-90.
We also recommend that you keep this manual
in a safe and handy place for future reference.
somewhat different from those on your instrument.
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Accessories
• Owner’s Manual
• Music Rest
• Sustain Pedal
•PA-3C AC Power Adaptor (Included or optional depending on locale)
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Accessories
Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your particular application and situation.
Listening
Listening to demo songs with different voices....................................... “Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 14
Listening to songs from “50 Greats for the Piano” ...................................... “Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs” on page 15
Listening to my recorded performance .................................................................“Playing Back Recorded Songs” on page 30
Playing
Using a included pedal........................................... “Connecting the AC Power Adaptor and external equipment” on page 9
Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch................................................“Transposition – [TRANSPOSE]” on page 22
Selecting a touch sensitivity type......................................................................... “Touch Sensitivity – [TOUCH]” on page 21
Fine tuning the pitch of the entire instrument when you play the P-90 along
with other instruments or CD music. ............................................................................ “Fine tuning of the pitch” on page 35
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Changing voices
Viewing the list of voices..............................................................................................................“Preset Voice List” on page 50
Simulating a concert hall ..................................................................................................................... “[REVERB]” on page 19
Combining two voices............................................................................... “Combining Two Voices (Dual mode)” on page 23
Playing different sounds with left and right hands
...................................................“Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split mode)” on page 24
Making the sound more brilliant or mellower ...........................................................................“[BRILLIANCE]” on page 20
Adding spread or swell to the sound.................................................................................................... “[EFFECT]” on page 20
Enhancing the sound with effects.................................................................................................. “[VARIATION]” on page 19
Practicing
Muting the right- or left-hand part
...................................................... “Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function)” on page 16
Practicing a specified phrase repeatedly..............................................................“A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs” on page 18
Practicing with an accurate and steady tempo .................................................................“Using the Metronome” on page 25
Practicing using your recorded song..................................................................... “Recording Your Performance” on page 26
Recording
Recording your performance................................................................................. “Recording Your Performance” on page 26
Settings
Adjusting the P-90 settings ............................................................................“Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION]” on page 32
Connecting the P-90 to other devices
What is MIDI? ....................................................................................................................................“About MIDI” on page 44
Connecting a computer ..................................................................................“Connecting a Personal Computer” on page 45
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Features
The Yamaha P-90 Electronic Piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as
Yamaha’s original “AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling” tone-generation technology for rich, musical voices, and a special
“Graded Hammer” keyboard that provides graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range.
The GrandPiano1 and 2 voices feature samples recorded from a full concert grand piano. The GrandPiano1 voice features
three velocity-switched samples (Dynamic Sampling), special “Sustain Sampling” that samples the unique resonance of
an acoustic grand piano’s soundboard and strings when the sustain pedal is pressed, and “Keyoff Samples” that add the
subtle sound produced when the keys are released. The P-90 comes much closer to the sound of a true acoustic piano.
[TEMPO/FUNCTION# ▼▲] buttons
[FUNCTION] button
You can change the song tempo (speed) and select
useful functions using this buttons (pages 32–43).
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[DEMO] button
Demonstration playback is available for
each voice (page 14).
[METRONOME] buttons
Control the metronome
functions (page 25).
[REVERB] / [EFFECT] buttons
Add reverb (reverberation) and
effects to the sound (pages 20, 21).
[SONG] buttons
This section enables
you to listen to these
songs, practice using a
convenient practice
function, and record
and play back your
performance (pages
15–18, 26–31).
[VOICE] buttons
Select voices from 24
internal sounds including
variation (page 19). You
can also combine two
voices at the same time
(page 23).
[TOUCH] button
Fine-tune the touch response (page 22).
[TRANSPOSE] button
You can shift the pitch of the entire
keyboard up or down so that the
pitch will match that of another instrument or singer, while you play
the same, unshifted keys (page 22).
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
START/
DEMO
STOP
[BRILLIANCE] control
Adjust the brightness of the tone
using this slider (page 20).
[MASTER VOLUME]
control
Adjust the volume
level using this slider
(page 11).
Connect the
included pedal
to this jack.
While this pedal
is pressed,
notes you play
will be sustained
even if you take
your finger off
the key.
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
FUNCTION
– / NO + / YES
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
Connect a MIDI device here to use
various MIDI functions (pages 40–42).
(About MIDI ➝ page 44)
SUSTAIN IN MIDI OUT HOST SELECT TO HOST
MIDI Mac
PC-2 PC-1
DC IN 12V
STANDBY / ON
OUTPUT PHONES
LR L /L+R R
START/
PRESET TRACK
STOP
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
START/
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
STOP
GRAND
GRAND
E. PIANO
PIANO 1
PIANO 2
CHORUS
ROOM
HALL 1
PHASER
HARD
TREMOLO
MEDIUM
HALL 2
STAGE
REC
ON
DELAY
SOFT
1
CHURCH
JAZZ
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
ORGAN
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
E. PIANO
VIBES/
CLAVI./
GUITAR
HARPSI.
2
WOOD
VARIATION SPLIT
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
[SPLIT] button
You can play different voices on the left- and right-hand
sections of the keyboard (page 24).
– / NO + / YES
PRESET TRACK
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
START/
STOP
TEMPO/
FUNCTION
FUNCTION#
TEMPO/OTHER VALUE
CHURCH
JAZZ
WOOD
ON
STAGE
DELAY
SOFT
REC
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
ORGAN
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
VARIATION SPLIT
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
GRAND
GRAND
VIBES/
CLAVI./
E. PIANO2E. PIANO
PIANO 1
PIANO 2
GUITAR
HARPSI.
1
CHORUS
ROOM
HALL 1
PHASER
HARD
HALL 2
TREMOLO
MEDIUM
This jack and selector switch allow direct connection to a personal computer
for sequencing and other music applications (pages 45–48).
A set of standard stereo headphones
can be plugged in here for private practice (page 10).
These jacks output the sound of the P-90 to your keyboard
amp, stereo, mixing console, or tape recorder.
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Before using the P-90
Music Rest
Attach the music rest to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear
of the control panal.
Connecting the AC Power Adaptor and external equipment
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SUSTAIN IN MIDI OUT HOST SELECT TO HOST
MIDI Mac
PC-2 PC-1
56 7
DC IN 12V
1
DC IN 12V
STANDBY / ON
2
LR L /L+R R
OUTPUT PHONES
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[DC IN 12 V] connector
Connect the included PA-3C AC Power Adaptor here.
1. Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch is off (in the “STANDBY”
position).
2. Insert the plug of the PA-3C cable into the [DC IN 12V] connector.
3. Plug the PA-3C into an AC outlet of the correct voltage.
When disconnecting the PA-3C, you must reverse this procedure.
DC IN 12V
AC outlet
PA-3C
WARNING
Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3C 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 P-90.
WARNING
Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the P-90, or during electrical storms.
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2
3
4
5
This is the power switch. Refer to “Turning the power on” (page 11).
You can use audio cables to connect an external audio device to these jacks.
The audio output of the P-90 is sent from the OUTPUT jacks, allowing you
to play it from an external audio device.
For monaural output, use [L/L+R] (phone jack).
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[STANDBY/ON] switch
OUTPUT [L][R] jacks (RCA phono jacks), [L/L+R] [R]
jacks (phone jacks)
CAUTION
Before connecting the P-90 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.
CAUTION
When turning the power on, first turn the P-90’s power on and then turn
the power on of the external amplifier/speaker system.
When turning the power off, simply reverse the order.
Since the P-90 does not contain speakers, you will need to connect external audio
equipment or use headphones in order to hear its sounds.
OUTPUT
LR L /L+R R
Stereo System
OUTPUT
LR L /L+R R
Instrument amplifier
[PHONES] jacks (1/4-inch stereo phone jacks)
You can connect headphones to these jacks.
Since there are two [PHONES] jacks, you can connect two pairs of headphones so that two people can listen. (If connecting only one pair of headphones, you may use either jack.)
CAUTION
Do not use the P-90 at a high volume level for a long period of time, or
your hearing may be damaged.
[SUSTAIN] jack
You can connect the included pedal to this jack. While this pedal is pressed,
notes you play will be sustained even if you take your finger off the key. Since
half-pedaling is supported, pressing the pedal more deeply will produce
longer sustain. On the [GRAND PIANO 1] voices (including its variation),
pressing this pedal will also add sympathetic resonances of the sound board
and strings (sustain sampling).
Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the pedal.
You can adjust the depth of the sound board and string resonance effect (page 39).
PHONES
SUSTAIN
When you press the pedal
here, the notes you play
before you release the pedal
have a longer sustain.
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Before using the P-90
6 MIDI [IN] [OUT] connectors
You can use MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices.
If using these MIDI connectors, set the [HOST SELECT] switch to “MIDI.”
Refer to page 44 “About MIDI.”
7 [TO HOST] connector and [HOST SELECT] switch
You can connect your personal computer to the [TO HOST] connector.
If you are using the MIDI connectors, set the [HOST SELECT] switch to
“MIDI.” If you have connected your personal computer to the [TO HOST]
connector, set this switch to the setting (other than “MIDI”) appropriate for
your model of computer.
For details on connecting a personal computer, refer to page 45 “Connecting
a Personal Computer.”
Tu rning the power on
STANDBY / ON
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For details on connecting the AC power adaptor and external equipment, refer to
page 9–11.
CAUTION
You must turn the volume of connected devices to the minimum setting
(zero) before turning the power on or off. When turning the power on,
first turn on the P-90 and then any external audio devices. When turning
the power off, first turn off any external audio devices and then the P-90.
Failing to observe the correct order may cause malfunctions or electrical
shock.
Make sure that the AC Power adaptor is connected correctly, and press the
[STANDBY/ON] switch located on the left side panel.
•The display will become active.
To turn off the power, press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again.
CAUTION
Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level.
CAUTION
When you are not using the P-90 for a long time, make sure you unplug
the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
Adjusting the volume
If an external audio device is connected, use the P-90’s [MASTER VOLUME] control and the volume control of your external audio device to adjust
the volume while you play the keyboard to produce sound.
If you are using headphones, gradually raise the P-90’s [MASTER VOL-
UME] control while playing the keyboard.
If the sound is distorted at high volume, lower the [MASTER VOLUME] control and/
or external audio device volume control until the sound is no longer distorted.
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
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Control Panel
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1
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
START/
DEMO
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
FUNCTION
STOP
– / NO + / YES
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
23456 ABC
9
PRESET TRACK
8
START/
STOP
REC
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
0
CHORUS
ROOM
HALL 1
PHASER
TREMOLO
HALL 2
STAGE
DELAY
REVERBMETRONOME
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
START/
TEMPO/
DEMO
FUNCTION
STOP
FUNCTION# PRE
METRONOME
TEMPO/OTHER VALUE
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
– / NO + / YES
O
TRANS
1 [MASTER VOLUME] Control
The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the P-90’s
output volume (level). The [MASTER VOLUME]
control also adjusts headphone volume when a pair
of headphones is plugged into the [PHONES] jack
(page 10).
2 [BRILLIANCE] Control
The [BRILLIANCE] Control adjusts the tonality or
“timbre” of the output sound from a mellow tone to
a bright tone.
3 [DEMO] Button
Activates the demo playback mode in which you can
select playback of different demonstration sequences
for each of the P-90’s voices. See page 14 for details.
4 METRONOME [START/STOP] Button
Tu r ns the metronome sound on and off. The
[TEMPO/FUNCTION#▲,▼]buttons, are used to
set the tempo of the metronome sound. The [–/
NO▼] and [+/YES▲] buttons are used to change
the time signature (beat) of the metronome, if used
while the METRONOME [START/STOP] button is
held — page 25.
C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C
B0A0G0F0E0D0C0B-1A-1
5 [TEMPO/FUNCTION#▲,▼] Buttons
These buttons adjust the tempo of the metronome
function as well as the playback tempo of the songfunction. The tempo range is from 32 to 280 beats
per minute — page 25. These same buttons are also
used to select functions — page 33.
6 [FUNCTION] Button
This button accesses a range of utility functions—
including the MIDI functions — that significantly
enhance versatility and playability. See page 33 fordetails.
7 [–/NO▼], [+/YES▲] Buttons
These buttons select a preset song number for playback, and are also used to adjust a range of other
parameters (i.e. their “–/NO” and “+/YES” functions).
8 SONG [PRESET] Button
This button enters the preset song mode. While in
this mode you can use the [–/NO▼], [+/YES▲] but-
tons to select from 50 songs.
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Display
•Check the operation on the display in the center of the top panel as
you proceed.
•The display indicates different values, as shown below, depending
on the operation.
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
GRAND
PIANO 1
CHURCH
ON
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
GRAND
PIANO 2
ORGAN
E
E. PIANO
E. PIANO
1
JAZZ
VOICETRANSPOSETOUCH
VIBES/
CLAVI./
GUITAR
HARPSI.
2
WOOD
BASS
F
VARIATION SPLIT
ELECTRONIC PIANO
CD
GRAND
R VALUE
– / NO + / YES
START/
STOP
PRESET TRACK
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
GRAND
PIANO 1
HARD
MEDIUM
CHURCH
SOFT
ON
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
PIANO 2
JAZZ
ORGAN
ROOM
CHORUS
HALL 1
PHASER
HALL 2
TREMOLO
DELAY
STAGE
REC
VIBES/
CLAVI./
E. PIANO2E. PIANO
GUITAR
HARPSI.
1
WOOD
VARIATION SPLIT
BASS
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERB
ELECTRONIC PIANO
2B2C3D3E3F3G3A3B3C4D4E4F4G4A4B4C5D5E5F5G5A5B5C6
9 TRACK [1] and [2] Buttons
The P-90 has a 2-track recorder, and these but-tons
are used to select the track(s) to be recorded or
played back. See page 27 for details.
SONG [START/STOP] and [REC] Buttons
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These buttons control the P-90’s user song recorder,
letting you record and play back just about anything
you play on the keyboard.
A [REVERB] Button
The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital
reverb effects that you can use for extra depth and
expressive power. See page 20 for details.
B [EFFECT] Button
This button selects a number of effects which can
give your sound greater depth and animation.
C [TOUCH] Button
The [TOUCH] button makes it easy to adjust the
touch response of the P-90 to match your playingstyle. See page 21 for details.
Tempo
(Normal indication)
A song number of
“50 Greats for the Piano”
Function number Parameter value
D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7
D [TRANSPOSE] Button
The [TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the P90’s TRANSPOSE function (to shift the pitch of the
entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals).
E VOICE Buttons & [VARIATION] Button
Simply press any of the voice selectors to select the
corresponding voice. The voice selector LED will
light to indicate which voice is currently selected.
Press the [VARIATION] button so that its indicator
lights to select a variation of the currently selected
voice.
There is also a dual mode in which two voices can be
played simultaneously across the full range of the
keyboard (see page 23 for details), and a split mode
which allows different voices to be played by the left
and right hands (see page 24 for details).
F [SPLIT] Button
Engages the split mode, in which different voices can
be played on the left- and right-hand sections of the
keyboard. See page 24 for details.
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Listening to the Demonstration Tunes
Demonstration tunes are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the P-90’s voices.
Procedure
1. Turn the power on.
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2. Engage Demo mode.
3. Play a Voice demo.
4. Stop the Voice demo.
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MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
START/
DEMO
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
FUNCTION
STOP
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
– / NO + / YES
PRESET TRACK
START/
STOP
REC
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
(In case the power is not turned ON) Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch.
When the power is turned ON, one of the voice button LEDs will light.
Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about half way between the “MIN”
and “MAX” settings. Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER
VOLUME]
control to the most comfortable listening level.
Press the [DEMO] button to engage Demo mode. The voice button indicators
will flash in sequence.
Press one of the voice buttons to start playback of all songs starting from the
corresponding voice demo tune — featuring the voice normally selected by that
voice button. (If you press the SONG [START/STOP] button instead of a voice
button, the [GRAND PIANO 1] demo tune will begin playback.)
Adjust the volume/brilliance
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume and the [BRIL-
LIANCE]
control to adjust the brilliance (page 20).
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button or the voice button of the currentlyplaying demo to stop playback.
CHORUS
ROOM
HALL 1
PHASER
HALL 2
TREMOLO
STAGE
DELAY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
3
GRAND
GRAND
E. PIANO
PIANO 1
PIANO 2
CHURCH
ON
JAZZ
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
ORGAN
MIDI reception is not possible in
Demo Song mode.
Demo song data is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors.
Demo mode cannot be
engaged while a user song
recorder (page 26) or user song
playback (page 30) is in use.
Mode:
A mode is a status under which
you can execute a certain function. In Demo mode, you can
play back demonstration tunes.
You cannot adjust the tempo of
demo songs.
You cannot use the part cancel
function (page 39) or the song
A–B repeat function (page 18)
in Demo mode.
CLAVI./
E. PIANO
HARPSI.
2
1
WOOD
BASS
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
GUITAR
VIBES/
VARIATION SPLIT
ELECTRONIC PIANO
5. Exit from Demo mode.
Press the [DEMO] button to exit from Demo mode and return to normal play
mode.
The voice button indicators will stop flashing in sequence.
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You can demo the piano voices
with various effects by pressing
the [VARIATION] button, then
pressing the desired voice button. Refer to the “Piano Voice
Demo Description” on page 52
for the complete list of demo
sounds for the piano voices with
various effects.
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
The P-90 provides performance data of 50 piano songs. You can simply listen to these songs
(page 15) or use them for practice (page 16). Voice demo songs consist entirely of Yamaha original
songs (© 2001-2002 Yamaha Corporation). See page 52 for a complete listing of the preset songs.
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MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
START/
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
FUNCTION
STOP
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
– / NO + / YES
PRESET TRACK
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
Procedure
1. Engage Preset Song mode.
Press the [PRESET] button to engage Preset Song mode. The [PRESET],
[TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators will light.
2. Play any of the 50 preset songs.
2-1 Press the [–/NO], [+/YES] buttons to select the number
of the tune you want to play (the number will appear
on the LED display).
1 – 50: Select a preset song number and play only
the song.
ALL: Play all preset songs in sequence.
rnd: Play all preset songs continuously in random order.
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GRAND
GRAND
E. PIANO
PIANO 1
PIANO 2
START/
CHORUS
ROOM
HALL 1
PHASER
TREMOLO
DELAY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
CHURCH
ON
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
HALL 2
STOP
STAGE
REC
ORGAN
1
JAZZ
Preset Song mode cannot be
engaged while the unit is in
Demo Song mode (page 14),
while a song is playing back
(page 30), or when the user
song recorder (page 26) is in
use.
Song:
On the P-90, performance data
is called a “Song.” This includes
song number
demonstration tunes and piano
preset tunes.
VIBES/
CLAVI./
E. PIANO
GUITAR
HARPSI.
2
WOOD
VARIATION SPLIT
BASS
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
ELECTRONIC PIANO
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2-2 Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to start playback.
Adjust the Volume
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume.
Adjust the tempo
You can use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ▼
▲] buttons to adjust the playback tempo
as required. The default tempo can be
recalled by simultaneously pressing the
[▼] and [▲] buttons.
This produces a relative tempo variation, with a range from “–50”
through “---” to “50” at maximum;
the range will differ depending on
the selected song.
3. Stop playback.
Playback will stop automatically when the selected preset song has finished. To
stop the song during playback (or continuous playback), press the SONG
[START/STOP] button.
•To play back another song continuously, see procedure 2 above.
You can play the keyboard
along with the preset song. You
can change the voice playing on
the keyboard.
You can adjust the Brilliance
control (page 20) and Reverb
type (page 20) that is applied to
the voice you play on the keyboard and for the preset song
playback. You can change the
Effect type (page 20) and Touch
sensitivity (page 21) for the keyboard voice.
The default tempo “---” is automatically selected whenever a
new preset song is selected, or
when playback of a new preset
song begins during “ALL” or
“rnd” playback.
When you select a different
song (or a different song is
selected during chained playback), an appropriate reverb
type will be selected accordingly.
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4. Exit from Preset Song mode.
How to use the practice functions
You can turn the left- and right-hand parts on or off as required so you can practice the
corresponding part (part cancel function) and continuously repeat a specified phrase
within a song (song A-B repeat function). For more information, see pages 16–18.
The 50 preset songs have separate left- and right-hand parts on individual tracks. You can turn the
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left- and right-hand parts on or off as required so you can practice the corresponding part (the part
that is turned off) on the keyboard. The right-hand part is played by [TRACK1] and the left-hand
part is played by [TRACK2].
Press the [PRESET] button to exit Preset Song mode. The indicator turns off,
and the unit returns to normal play mode.
MIDI reception is not possible in
Piano Song mode.
Piano song data is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors.
Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function)
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GRAND
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
GRAND
E. PIANO
PIANO 1
PIANO 2
ORGAN
1
JAZZ
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
CHORUS
ROOM
HALL 1
PHASER
HARD
TREMOLO
START/
DEMO
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
FUNCTION
STOP
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
– / NO + / YES
PRESET TRACK
START/
STOP
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
HALL 2
STAGE
REC
MEDIUM
DELAY
SOFT
CHURCH
ON
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
E. PIANO
VIBES/
CLAVI./
GUITAR
HARPSI.
2
WOOD
VARIATION SPLIT
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
Procedure
1. Turn off the playback part you wish to practice.
After you select a song to practice, press the [TRACK1] or [TRACK2] button to
turn off the corresponding part.
When you first select a song, both [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators light up,
indicating that you can play back both parts. When you press one of the buttons
to turn off playback, the corresponding button indicator turns off and the corresponding part playback is muted.
•Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles playback between on and off.
2. Start playback and playing.
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to start playback. Play the part you just
turned off.
The Preset Song Part Cancel
function cannot be used during
“ALL” or “rnd” (page 15) playback.
The parts can be turned on or
off even during playback.
The “Preset Song Part Cancel
Volume” function described on
page 39 can be used to set the
canceled part so that it plays at
a volume from “0” (no sound) to
“20”. The normal setting is “5”.
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Starting playback automatically as you start playing the keyboard
(Synchro Start)
When the Synchro Start function is engaged, playback of the selected preset song will begin automatically as soon as you start playing on the keyboard.
To engage the Synchro Start function press the
SONG [START/STOP] button while holding the
part button for the ON part. A dot will appear in the
synchro start mark
lower right corner of the display.
(Repeat the previous operation to disengage the Synchro Start function.)
Playback will then start as soon as you begin playing on the keyboard.
3. Stop playback.
When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the P-90 locates the top
of the song. If you wish to stop playback in the middle of a song, press the
SONG[START/STOP] button.
song number
If you hold a track button that is
OFF while pressing the SONG
[START/STOP] button, that
track will be turned ON and the
unit will engage Synchro Start
mode.
Both parts are automatically
turned ON whenever a new
song is selected.
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A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs
The A-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a specified phrase within a preset song.
Combined with the Part Cancel function described below, this provides an excellent way to practice
difficult phrases.
Procedure
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1. Specify the beginning (A) and the end (B) of the
1
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
START/
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
phrase, and start practicing.
Select and play a preset song, then press the [FUNC-
TION] button at the beginning of the phrase you want
to repeat.
This sets the “A” point ( will appear on the display).
To specify the end (B) of the phrase, press the [FUNC-
TION] button a second time at the end of the phrase.
This sets the “B” point ( will appear on the display).
At this point, repeat playback will begin between the
specified A and B points.
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
FUNCTION
STOP
– / NO + / YES
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
2
START/
PRESET TRACK
STOP
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
GRAND
GRAND
E. PIANO
PIANO 1
PIANO 2
ORGAN
1
JAZZ
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
CHORUS
ROOM
HALL 1
PHASER
HARD
TREMOLO
HALL 2
STAGE
REC
MEDIUM
SOFT
DELAY
CHURCH
ON
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
E. PIANO
VIBES/
CLAVI./
GUITAR
HARPSI.
2
WOOD
VARIATION SPLIT
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
The A-B Repeat function cannot
be used during “ALL” or “rnd”
(page 15) playback.
•To set the “A” point at the
very beginning of the song,
press the [FUNCTION] button before starting playback.
•To set the B point at the
song’s end, press the [FUNC-
TION] button after song playback is complete and before
disappears from the
display.
2. Stop playback.
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to stop playback while retaining the
specified A and B points. A-B repeat playback will resume if you press the SONG
[START/STOP] button again.
To cancel the A and B points, press the [FUNCTION] button once.
An automatic lead-in (to help
guide you into the phrase) starts
at the A point of the song. However, when the A point is set at
the beginning of the song, the
automatic lead-in is not played.
The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new
song is selected.
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Selecting & Playing Voices
Selecting Voices
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
START/
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
FUNCTION
STOP
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
– / NO + / YES
PRESET TRACK
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
Procedure
Select the desired voice by pressing one of the [VOICE] buttons.
START/
STOP
ROOM
CHORUS
HALL 1
PHASER
HALL 2
TREMOLO
STAGE
REC
DELAY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
[VOICE]
GRAND
GRAND
E. PIANO
PIANO 1
PIANO 2
1
CHURCH
ON
JAZZ
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
ORGAN
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
E. PIANO
VIBES/
CLAVI./
GUITAR
HARPSI.
2
WOOD
VARIATION SPLIT
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for the most
comfortable listening level.
voices, listen to demo songs for
each voice (page 14). Refer to
“Preset Voice List” on page 50
for more information on the
characteristics of each preset
voice.
Voice:
On the P-90, a voice means a
“tone” or “tonal color.”
You can control the loudness of
a voice by adjusting the force
with which you strike the keys,
although different playing styles
(touch sensitivities) have little or
no effect with certain musical
instruments.
Refer to “Preset Voice List” on
page 50.
Adding Variations to the Sound – [VARIATION]/ [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[EFFECT]
To learn characteristics of the
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[BRILLIANCE]
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
START/
DEMO
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
FUNCTION
STOP
[–/NO] [+/YES]
TEMPO/OTHER VALUE
[VARIATION]
Lets you alter another aspect of the effect, depending on the selected type.
Refer to “Preset Voice List” on page 50 for more information on the characteristics of
each variation.
Procedure
Pressing the [VARIATION] or selected voice button toggles the variation on and off.
The indicator lights (ON) each time the [VARIATION] button is pressed.
– / NO + / YES
PRESET TRACK
[EFFECT][REVERB] [VARIATION]
ROOM
CHORUS
HALL 1
PHASER
TREMOLO
DELAY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
START/
STOP
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
HALL 2
STAGE
REC
GRAND
GRAND
E. PIANO
PIANO 1
PIANO 2
1
CHURCH
ON
JAZZ
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
ORGAN
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
E. PIANO
VIBES/
CLAVI./
GUITAR
HARPSI.
2
WOOD
VARIATION SPLIT
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
Normal setting = OFF
Normal setting:
The “Normal setting” refers to
the default setting (factory setting) obtained when you first
turn on the power to the P-90.
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[BRILLIANCE]
This control can be used to change the tonality or “timbre” of the sound output.
The control range is from MELLOW to BRIGHT.
[REVERB]
This control enables you to select various digital reverb effects that would add extra
depth and expression to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience.
When the BRILLIANCE is set to
BRIGHT, the overall sound will
be slightly louder. If the MASTER VOLUME is set at a high
level the sound may become
distorted. If so, lower the MASTER VOLUME level.
OFF: When no reverb effect is selected, no REVERB indicator is lit.
ROOM: This setting adds a continuous reverb effect to the sound, similar to the
HALL 1: For a “bigger” reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. This effect simulates
HALL 2: For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. This effect simu-
STAGE: Simulates the reverb of a stage environment.
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Procedure
Pressing the [REVERB] button repeatedly toggles the reverb on and off.
The indicators light in sequence each time the [REVERB] button is pressed. No effect is
produced when all indicators are off.
Even if the REVERB effect is OFF, a “Soundboard Reverb” effect will be applied when
the [GRAND PIANO 1] voices are selected.
Adjusting Reverb Depth
Adjust the reverb depth for the selected voice by using the
[–/NO] [+/YES] buttons while holding the [REVERB] but-
ton. The depth range is from 0 through 20. The current
depth setting appears on the LED display while the
[REVERB] button is held.
acoustic reverberation you would hear in a room.
the natural reverberation of a small-size concert hall.
lates the natural reverberation of a large concert hall.
depth
The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are
different for each voice.
Releasing the [REVERB] button changes the reverb type.
If you are changing the reverb
depth by holding the [REVERB]
button, pressing the [REVERB]
button will not change the
reverb type.
depth 0: no effect
depth 20: maximum reverb
depth
[EFFECT]
The [EFFECT] button allows you to select an effect to give your
sound greater depth and animation.
OFF: When no effect is selected, no EFFECT indicator is lit.
CHORUS: A shimmering, broadening effect
PHASER: Adds a sweeping effect to the sound.
TREMOLO: Tr emolo effect
DELAY: Echo effect
Default depth settings are different for each voice.
The default effect type (including OFF) and depth settings are
different for each voice.
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