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  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
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    the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to
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    lose, please take care to keep fresh batteries inserted in (or keep an AC power adaptor connected to) the instrument, and to regularly save data. 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
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    the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most advanced tone generation technology with state-of-theart digital electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment. A large graphic display and easy-to-use interface
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    such as the Voice list, Preset Style list, Effect list, MIDI data format and MIDI implementation chart. page 135 If the PSR-550 does not function as expected or you have some problem with the sound or operation, consult this section before calling your Yamaha dealer or service center. Most common
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    List 4 How to use the manual 5 Important Features 8 Panel logos 9 Music stand 10 Panel Controls and Terminals 10 FOOTSWITCH jack 10 PHONES/OUTPUT jack 10 Top Panel Controls 11 Rear Panel Controls 11 Setting Up 12 Power supply connections 12 Demo Song Playback 13 Using the Music
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    Song Transpose 73 Part Settings 74 Voice Change 75 Mixer User Styles 104 Clearing User Style Data 104 MIDI Functions 106 What's MIDI 106 What You Can Do With MIDI 108 MIDI Data Compatibility 109 Connecting to a Personal Computer 110 MIDI Template 112 MIDI Transmit Setting 114 MIDI
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    you're interested in, then turn to the relevant pages in the manual for instructions and other details. Basic operations • The PSR-550 is packed with sophisticated feature and functions, yet it's also exceptionally easy to use. Using the panel controls is quick, easy and intuitive - thanks to the
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    GM. By using the PSR-550's XG voices, it is possible to record XG-compatible song files. DOC The DOC voice allocation format provides data playback compatibility with a wide range of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series. Style File Format The Style File Format - SFF
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    Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC REC REC VOICE LR12 STYLE used (page 121), some voices Connect the PSR-550
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    MASTER VOLUME control 13 e DEMO button 13, 17 r RECORD STYLE button 17, 25, 32 !7 MUSIC DATABASE button 14, 17 !8 VOICE L button 17, 28 !9 VOICE R1 button 17, 26 @0 VOICE @6 PART ON/OFF VOICE L button 28 VOICE R1 button 26 VOICE R2 MIDI IN/OUT connectors 107 %0 DC IN 10-12V jack 12 11 9
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    this section carefully before turning the power on. Power supply connections Although the PSR-550 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of the more environmentally safe AC adaptor. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to
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    the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the PSR-550 for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument. • The LCD changes color during Demo song playback only if the Backlight mode is set to "Auto
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    Music Database.'' Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 002 Alive Synth CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE BEAT The PSR-550 has 220
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    style and each features the best suited voice (or combination of voices), style, and other settings for that style. Pressing the [MUSIC DATABASE] button and selecting a style VOICE PARAMETERS • Part on/off (Voice R1/R2/L page 29 • Voice change setting (Voice R1/R2/L page 75 • Mixer setting (Voice
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    Display Indications The PSR-550 features a large Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC REC REC VOICE LR12 STYLE
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    the PSR-550. In particular, you'll learn how to use the PSR-550. • DEMO button page 13 • RECORD button pages 25, 78, 92, 96 • SONG button page 25 • STYLE button pages 25, 32 • MUSIC DATABASE button page 14 • VOICE L button page 28 • VOICE R1 button page 26 • VOICE R2 button page 27 • VOICE
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    mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE This message means: "The current voice for voice R1 (Grand Piano) is shown at top. You can change this voice by using the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the
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    (1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE This message means: "Press the [+/YES] button to execute the Format operation." Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-550 (such as selecting voices, demo songs and styles), you'll need
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    Changing (Editing) Values This section shows you how to set numeric values on the PSR-550, such as voice number, song/style number and various parameters. Input the values by using the number buttons [1]-[0] or the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons. Number buttons [1]-[0] described below. Rotating the
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    • User Styles page 104 • User Pad banks page 94 • Registration Memory banks page 56 The example display below appears when naming a song on a floppy disk (page 90). Nam=-xxxxxxxx Cursor To enter an original name, use the keyboard. Letters and characters are marked above the corresponding keys
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    Menu/message display Function See page Sweet Tenor Demo song selection 13 001 Grand Piano Voice R1 selection 26 001 Grand Piano Voice R2 selection 27 001 Grand Piano Voice L selection 28 001 8Beat 1 Accompaniment Style selection 1 32 001 CLUB_XG Song selection 68 SngMenu
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    setting HarmPart Harmony part setting 25 46 26 47 28 48 VoiceSet Voice set on User Songs 90 Clear Clearing user song data 91 Style Record User Style recording 96 Edit Quantize Quantize ...102 Name Namimg User Styles 104 Clear Clearing user style data 104 MultiPad Record User
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    Available only in the Song mode. Operation: + button listed below [STYLE] [SONG]* [TRANSPOSE]* [MUSIC DATABASE] [VOICE R1] [VOICE R2] [VOICE L] PART ON/OFF [VOICE R1] PART ON/OFF [VOICE R2] PART ON/OFF [VOICE L] [UTILITY] MULTI PAD [STOP] MULTI PAD [1]~[4] REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]~[4] REGISTRATION
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    used, the PSR-550 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of operation). Each of these condition is called a mode. This section explains the main modes of the instrument. Style recording starts as soon as you play a key on the keyboard. page 57 Select this mode by pressing the
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    Playing Voices The PSR-550 has a huge selection of various musical instrument voices which you can play. Try out the different voices referring to the voice list at the end of this manual (page 123). Select and play the voices of different musical instruments • Selecting a Voice page 26 • Keyboard
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    and is meant to be played with the right hand. The second voice is called voice R2 (RIGHT 2) and is also played with the right hand. Selecting a voice for VOICE R2 1 Press the [VOICE R2] button. 098 Slow Strings 2 Select a voice. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the
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    L (LEFT) is played with the left hand. • The point on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1 is called the "split point" (page 29). Selecting a voice for VOICE L 1 Press the [VOICE L] button. 095 String Ensbl 2 Select a voice. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or
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    is set to on (page 33), the key range of voice L becomes the range for playing/ indicating chords. Split Point q Naming Auto accompaniment section Voice R1/R2 The keyboard can also be used to name song files on a floppy disk, User Styles, User Pad banks and Registration Memory banks (page 21
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    the next key played. • Minus values can be entered by using the number buttons while holding the [-/NO] button. Transpose = 4 Pitch Bend Wheel Use the PSR-550 pitch bend wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel away from you) or down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard. The pitch
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    Playing Voices Keyboard Percussion 1 Press the [VOICE R1] button. 2 Select "StandardKit1". Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 220 StandardKit1 3 Play the voice. Refer to the illustration below and the drum kit list at the end of the manual (
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    . The PSR-550 features a total of 112 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 112) in a variety of different musical genres. Try selecting some of the different styles (page 130) and play with the auto accompaniment. Two ways to playback the auto accompaniment • Using Auto Accompaniment
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    lights. The specified left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the "Auto Accompaniment" section, and chords played in this section are automatically detected and used as a basis for fully automatic accompaniment with the selected style. Split Point • [ACMP] is the abbreviation of [ACCOMPANIMENT
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    , accompaniment shifts to the main section. The length of the intro (in measures) differs depending on the selected style. q MAIN Section This is used for playing the main part of the song. It plays an accompaniment pattern of several measures (2 - 4 measures), and repeats indefinitely until another
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    you press the [SYNC START] button while the accompaniment is playing, the accompaniment will stop and the PSR-550 will enter Synchronized Start standby status. • You can begin the accompaniment by using the ending instead of the intro section. This switches to the ending section. When the ending is
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    Auto Accompaniment Tempo/Tap Each style of the PSR-550 has been programmed with a default or standard tempo; however, this can be changed by using the [TEMPO/TAP] button. You can change the tempo to any value between 32 and 280 beats per minute. The following steps can be used even during playback
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    CHORD 1, CHORD 2 These tracks provide the rhythmic chordal accompaniment required by each style. You'll find guitar, piano and other chordal instruments here. q PAD This track plays long chords where necessary, using sustained instruments such as strings, organ, choir. q PHRASE 1, PHRASE 2 This is
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    which chords are played or indicated (Fingering) by using the data dial, the [+/ YES] button or keyboard (i.e. all keys to the left of and including the split-point key - normally F#2) while the PSR-550 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass and chord accompaniment in the selected style
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    One plus two plus five [1+2+5] Normal Voicing 1 - 3 - 5 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 1 - (3) - 5 - 6 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - key or two same root keys in the adjacent octaves produces accompaniment based only on the root. • A perfect fifth (1 + 5) produces accompaniment based only on the root and fifth which can be used
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    bass note rather than C. C C on E C on G The Full Keyboard mode Fingering =Full When the Full Keyboard Mode is selected, the PSR-550 will automatically create appropriate accompaniment while you play just about anything using both hands, anywhere on the keyboard. You do not have to worry about
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    stop completely when all keys in the auto-accompaniment section of the keyboard are released. Accompaniment playback will start again as soon as a chord is played. The BEAT indicators in the display will flash while the accompaniment is stopped. 1 Press the [STYLE
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    the Registration Memory function (page 54). • When a User style (number 113-115) is selected, the One Touch Setting cannot be used. Auto Accompaniment 4 section Stop the accompaniment. One Touch Setting parameter list The PSR-550 features four different One Touch Settings for each of the 112 auto
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    PSR-550 Multi Pads can be used to play a number of short pre-recorded rhythmic and melodic sequences that can be used to add impact and variety to your keyboard played using the PSR550 auto accompaniment feature. • STOP] button. Chord Match 1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on (
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    again. CdMatch Pad1=On 5 Select the desired PAD. Use the [NEXT]/[BACK] button. CdMatch Pad2=On 6 Turn the CHORD MATCH function on or off. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the When the chord match on/off status of a user Multi Pad Bank (see above) is changed, the new status is recorded with the Multi
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    The Multi Pads q Multi Pad Bank List No. Bank name 1 Fanfare 2 Crystal 3 Gothic_V 4 TechSyn1 5 TechSyn2 6 TechSyn3 7 TechSyn4 8 PianoSeq 9 OrcheHit 10 Traffic 11 Chirp 12 HorrorSE 13 Noises 14 WaterSE 15 AnalgKit 16 TechKit 17 RockKit 18 TomFlam 19 LatPerc1 20 LatPerc2 21 Timbales 22 ArabKit1 23
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    addition to the Reverb and Chorus types, the PSR-550 has special DSP effects, that include additional effects usually used for a specific part, such as DSP(FAST) distortion and tremolo. A total of 74 DSP types are available. SUSTAIN The PSR-550 features one DSP system, which can be turned on
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    the [-/NO] button. D.Effect:Reverb 5 Press the [NEXT] button. RevType=Hall1 6 Select a reverb type. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Refer to the Reverb Type List (page 133). 7 Play the keyboard. Try out some of the other reverb types as well. Digital Effects • When you
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    Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Refer to the Chorus Type List (page 133). 7 Play the keyboard. Try out some of the other chorus types as well. • When you select a different style specified voice or track, and thus the amount of chorus effect applied to that voice or
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    will be applied when you play the R1, R2 and L voices from the keyboard. In addition, when the [FAST/SLOW] button is pressed, the according to the selected R1 panel voice. Selecting a DSP Type 1 3- Use the same operation as in "Reverb" (page 46). 4 Select "Dsp". Use the data dial, the [+/YES]
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    use the digital effects by applying the desired effect to the specific part. With the insertion effects, only the DSP depth can be set. The illustration below with the various audio components (instruments, effect devices and a mixer) represents the inner workings of the DSP effects of the PSR-550
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    Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Refer to the Harmony/Echo Type List (page 134). Digital Effects • When the Voice R1 panel voice. Applying the Harmony/Echo effect 1 Press the [STYLE] button. is applied to the note played on the keyboard at the currently set tempo. Steps #1
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    of the Harmony/Echo sound in relation to the keyboard sound can be adjusted as follows: 1 4- Use the same operation as in "Selecting a Harmony/Echo . • When the Voice Set function is on (page 120), the Harmony/Echo Volume may change according to the selected R1 panel voice. • Changing the volume
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    . HarmoPart=Auto 8 Set the part. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. q Auto .......... Harmony/Echo notes are automatically assigned to the R1 and R2 parts, in that order or priority. q Right1 ....... Harmony/Echo is only applied to the Voice R1. If Voice R1 is off, there
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    PSR-550 is such a sophisticated instrument with such a variety of controls and functions - voice, style, auto accompaniment and effect settings, just to name a few - the Registration Memory feature off if batteries are installed or an AC adaptor is connected (page 136). It is nevertheless a good
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    depending on the selected mode. For example, you cannot recall the Voice R2/L voices in the Style Record mode and Pad Record mode even if you press the Registration Memory buttons, since only the Voice R1 voice is used in those modes. • For details about Accompaniment parameters (page 54). • The
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    the number buttons [1]-[0]. Naming the Registration Banks 1 3- Use the same operation as in "Selecting a Registration Bank" (see above). RBnk=01 Regist01 4 Press the [NEXT] button to display the Name screen. 5 Enter the desired name for the bank. Use the keyboard to enter the name (page 21). Up
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    using the voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. q The PSR-550 is compatible with style be saved. q The PSR-550 features special User style, User pad and Registration Memory PSR-550 Data Type Extension Save User song (Standard MIDI format0) .MID - User style (Style file format) .USR O User
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    . • When the PSR-550 is turned on, the LED below the floppy disk slot will be lit indicating that the Disk Drive is ready to use. q To eject (unlocked or write enabled) q Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that you keep two copies of important data on separate floppy disks.
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    BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE • If a disk has already been inserted into the drive, press the [SONG] button to call up the Song display. 2 Select the desired song. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the
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    use with PSR-550 is called formatting. This function is useful for quickly deleting unnecessary files from an already formatted disk. Be careful when using data by accidentally formatting a disk. Save You can save PSR-550 User styles, User pad (banks 37-40) and Registration Memory data (banks 01
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    User Style, User Pad and Registration Memory data can be saved together into one single file, the data can be recalled individually when loaded back into the PSR-550 to display the Name screen. 7 Enter the file name directly from the keyboard (page 21). Sv Name=UF_00002 8 Press the [NEXT] button to
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    Operations Load After saving User style (107-109), User pad (banks 37-40) and Registration Memory (bank 01-32) data to a floppy disk, you can reload them into the PSR-550. 1 Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive. 2 Press the [LOAD] button. 3 Select the file to be loaded. Use the data dial
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    display the destination selection screen. 9 Select the destination. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the is loaded from a floppy disk to the PSR550, the data already in the memory of the a problem occurs that prevents the data from being loaded. (For example, the capacity of the PSR-550 [RAM
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    the disk to internal memory, then copy it to the destination disk. PSR-550 Internal Memory copy copy • When the destination disk's write-protect tab copied in parts. 1 Insert the disk to be copied (source disk) into the disk drive. 2 Press the [UTILITY] button. 3 Select "SongCopy". Use the data
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    Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Src=Song_01 8 Press the [NEXT] button to display the Name screen. Dst=_Song -01 Cursor 9 Enter the destination song name directly from the keyboard necessary for the data to be copied in parts. Insert the Source disk. Insert Source FD If
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    [NEXT] button to display the Song selection screen. 7 Select the song source file. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Src=Song_01 8 Dst=_Song -01 Cursor 9 Enter the destination file name directly from the keyboard (page 21). 10 Press the [NEXT] button to display the Copy
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    Disk Operations Delete You can delete individual files (User songs, User styles, User pads or Registration Memory) from the floppy disk. 1 Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive. 2 Press the [UTILITY] button. 3 Select "Delete". Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. • When
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    into the disk drive. PSR-550 will automatically switch into Song mode. 001 CLUB_XG CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE 2 Select the desired song. Use the data dial, the [+/YES
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    Mode screen. PlayMd=Single 6 Select the desired Play mode. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC REC REC VOICE LR12 STYLE
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    mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL =120 VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE • The volume of the keyboardplayed voice(s) is not affected by this operation. 3 Adjust the Song Volume. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the
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    Disk Song Playback Playing from a Specified Measure 1 Press the [SONG] button. 2 Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Menu screen. 3 Select "Measure". Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. SngMenu:Measure 4 Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Start Measure screen
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    Disk Song Playback Repeat Play (A-B Repeat) 1 Press the [SONG] button. 2 Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Menu screen. 3 Select "AbRepeat". Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. SngMenu:AbRepeat 4 Press the [NEXT] to display the Repeat screen. A-B Repeat =Off 5
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    the keyboard-played voice(s) • Changes made to the transpose setting (on page 30) affect the entire sound of the PSR-550, including the song transpose setting. • Enabling the record mode to record a User song automatically resets the song transpose setting to "0". 5 Set the Transpose value. Use the
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    voices, the PSR-550 features many different instrumental "parts," included with the auto accompaniment, and song playback. q Style mode Keyboard Auto Accompaniment Part VOICE R1 VOICE R2 VOICE L RHYTHM SUB RHYTHM MAIN BASS CHORD1 CHORD2 PAD PHRASE1 PHRASE2 q Song mode Keyboard Song Part VOICE
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    affects all sections of the selected style. • Save any part settings you want to keep to the PSR-550 Registration Memory (page 54). The Auto accompaniment part setting are temporary and will be lost if the power is turned off, a different style is selected while the Voice Set function (page 120) is
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    button (Song mode) q Style mode q Song mode PART ON/OFF [VOICE R1] Voice R1 Volume R1 =120 PART ON/OFF [VOICE R1] Voice R1 Volume R1 =120 PART ON/OFF [VOICE R2] Voice R2 Volume R2 =120 PART ON/OFF [VOICE R2] Voice R2 Volume R2 =120 PART ON/OFF [VOICE L] Volume L Voice L =120 [TRACK
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    and 3 here can be reversed; you can also select the part after selecting the parameter. (In step #2 above, the selected.) • The Octave parameter of the style tracks cannot be edited. • Minus settings [-/NO] button. 4 Adjust the volume or parameters. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/
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    tracks. These include not only the voices for the keyboard performance (R1, R2, L), but also the auto accompaniment parts. • User Songs are recorded on floppy disks. They cannot be recorded unless a floppy disk is inserted into the disk drive. The PSR-550 provides two different ways to record
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    R1 VOICE R2 VOICE L VOICE R1 VOICE R1 VOICE R1 VOICE R1 VOICE R1 Accompaniment Style RHYTHM SUB Accompaniment Style RHYTHM MAIN Accompaniment Style BASS Accompaniment Style CHORD1 Accompaniment Style CHORD2 Accompaniment Style PAD Accompaniment Style PHRASE1 Accompaniment Style PHRASE2 The PSR-550
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    button. SongRec:QuickRec 7 Press the [NEXT] button. Rec Tr =Melody 8 Select a Record method. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. q Melody This records your keyboard performance (Voices R1/R2/L) without the auto accompaniment. q Acmp This records only the auto accompaniment
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    or [Mel + Acmp] in step #8 above, recording starts as soon as you play a key. • If you've selected [Acmp] in step #8 above, the auto accompaniment and recording as soon as a chord is played in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard (the left side of the split point). • Recording can also be
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    track to "Rec". Press the [NEXT] button and use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button . RecPart T16 CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL =RhM VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [NEXT] button [BACK
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    the [NEXT] button to display the Rehearsal screen. Voices and styles can be set from this display. After completing Song Rec Ready 11 Start recording. • Recording starts as soon as you play a key on the keyboard. • If you enabled the auto accompaniment track for recording (in steps #8 above),
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    2 Press the [RECORD] button to engage the Record mode. 3 Select "Song". Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. RecMenu:Song 4 Song selection screen. 001 New Song 5 Select the Song you want to re-record. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. 002 SONG-001.
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    dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. RecStart Mes= 2 16 Press the [NEXT] button to display the PART screen. 17 Record using the same operation as described in "Multi Track Recording" on page 82, starting with step #7. • The punch-out measure number cannot be
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    data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. 002 SONG-001.MID 6 Press the [NEXT] button again to display the RecMode screen. 7 Select "Edit". Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. SongRec:Edit 8 Press the [NEXT] button to display the Edit Menu screen. 9 Select "Quantize
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    example, if the data was recorded with both quarter notes and eighth notes, use 1/8 for the quantize resolution. If the quantize function is applied in this exists on the disk, save the original song data (as a backup), then use Quantize. If you don't like the results, you can reload the backup song
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    the specified track, and thus the amount of DSP effect applied to that voice or track. 1 4- Use the same operation as in "Re-recording" (page 84). 5 Select the file (song) for which you wish to change the setup data. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. 002 UserSong1 6 Press
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    Select a track by pressing one of the [TRACK1]-[TRACK16] buttons. • Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0] to change the desired values in each display. • Voice T01=001 GrandPno [NEXT] button [BACK] button • Volume Volume T01=108
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    Naming User Songs 1 4- Use the same operation as in "Re-recording" (page 84). 5 Select the file (song) for which you wish to change the name. Use the for the file (song). Use the keyboard to enter the name (page 21). Up to 12 letters or characters can be used. (The three-letter extension cannot
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    Song Recording Clearing User Song Data 1 4- Use the same operation as in "Re-recording" (page 84). 5 Select the song file to be cleared. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. 6 Press the [NEXT] button again to display the RecMode screen. 7 Select "Edit". Use the data dial, the
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    the PSR-550 Multi Pads. • User Pad data is recorded by playing voice R1 from the keyboard. Voice R2, voice L and the auto accompaniment cannot be used. • Material recorded data is retained in memory even when the STANDBY switch is turned off if batteries are installed or an AC adaptor is connected
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    Pad1 9 Press the [NEXT] button to display the Rehearsal screen. Voices can be set from this display. After completing the desired settings, key on the keyboard. • Recording can also be started by pressing the [START/STOP] button. M.Pad Recording If you are recording a Chord match phrase, use
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    Pad2=Off [NEXT] button [BACK] button 11 Press the [RECORD] button to exit from the Record mode. Naming User Pads 1 7- Use the same operation as in "Chord Match" above. 8 Select "Name". Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. PadEdit:Name 9 Press the [NEXT] button to display
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    Enter the desired name for the bank. Use the keyboard to enter the name (page 21). Up to eight letters or characters can be used. PadName=-UserPad2 Cursor 11 Press the [RECORD] button to exit from the Record mode. Multi Pad Recording Clearing User Pad Data 1 7- Use the same operation as in "Chord
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    BASS PAD On the PSR-550, you can record up to a total of 48 tracks (6 sections x 8 tracks). s Data that can be recorded to User styles • Note on/off (key press and release page 107 • Velocity (strength of key press page 107 • Pitch bend, pitch bend range pages 30, 122 • Voice number (drum kit
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    s About Recording User Styles In recording a User song, the PSR-550 records your keyboard performance as MIDI data. Recording of User styles, however, is done in a different way. Here are some of the aspects in which style recording differs from song recording: Loop Recording Auto accompaniment
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    button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 5 Press the [NEXT] button again to display the RecMode screen. 6 Select "Record". Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Style Rec:Record 7 Press the [NEXT] button to display the Section selection screen. 8 Select the section to be recorded
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    of the Drum Kits. Select the desired kit by pressing the [VOICE R1] button (page 26). Style Recording • Only one track can be recorded at a time. To (page 25), then play a key on the keyboard. Playback starts as described in the first method above. Style Recording Since the rhythm pattern plays
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    rhythm track, in this method you have to clear the track data of the original style before recording. 1 9- Use the same operation as in "Style Recording - Rhythm Track" (page 98). 10 Select a Track to be recorded. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Select from the following
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    desired voice by pressing the [VOICE R1] button (page 26). Style standby (page 25), then play a key on the keyboard. Style Recording The recording repeats indefinitely (until = scale tones Any appropriate chord or chord progression can be used for the INTRO and ENDING sections. 14 Press the [START
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    so that the timing is absolutely accurate to the specified note value. 1 5- Use the same operation as in "Style Recording - Rhythm Track" (page 98). 6 Select "Edit". Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Style Rec:Edit 7 Press the [NEXT] button to display the Edit Menu screen
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    Style Recording 13 Press the [NEXT] button. QuantizSize =1/4 14 Select the Quantize size (resolution). Use the data dial, the with. For example, if the data was recorded with quarter notes and eighth notes, use 1/8 for the quantize resolution. If the quantize function is applied in this case with
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    Naming User Styles 1 7- Use the same operation as in "Quantize" (page 102). 8 Select "Name". Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. StyEdit:Name 9 Press the [NEXT] button to display the Name screen. Nam=U_serStyle1 cursor 10 Enter the desired name for the style. Use the keyboard
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    Clear screen. Clear OK? 14 Press the [+/YES] button to execute the Clear operation. To abort the Clear operation, press the [-/NO] button. Style Recording The Clear operation is completed... Completed 15 Press the [RECORD] button to exit from the Record mode. If you've selected a certain section
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 106
    , let's say you play a "C" quarter note using the grand piano sound on the PSR-550 keyboard. Unlike an acoustic instrument that puts out a resonated note, the electronic instrument puts out information from the keyboard such as "with what voice," "with which key," "about how strong," "when was it
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    MIDI device. q MIDI OUT ..... Transmits the PSR-550's keyboard information as MIDI data to another MIDI device. q TO HOST ..... Transmits and receives MIDI data to and from a personal computer. • When using the TO HOST terminal to connect to a personal computer using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver
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    Play music from another keyboard (no tone generator) using the PSR-550 XG tone generator. PSR-550 • When using a personal computer, special software (sequencer software) is needed. MIDI receive settings (page 115). q Record performance data (1-16 channels) using the PSR-550 Auto Accompaniment on
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    accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types. • The PSR-550 uses the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style disks, and creates SFF styles using the Style recording feature. Voice allocation format With MIDI, voices are assigned to specific numbers, called "program numbers." The numbering
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    and versatile software for creating and editing music. The PSR-550 can be connected in two ways: • Using the MIDI terminals • Using the TO HOST terminal • If your computer features a USB interface, we recommend using the Yamaha UX256. Connect using the PSR-550 MIDI terminals Using a MIDI interface
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    8 bit). Set the PSR-550 HOST SELECT switch in the "Mac" position. PSR-550 mini DIN 8-pin YAMAHA CCJ-MAC mini DIN 8-pin Set the MIDI interface clock in the sequencer software you are using to 1 MHz. For details, carefully read the owner's manual for the software you are using. For details about
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 112
    MIDI Functions MIDI Template The PSR-550 is capable of transmitting and receiving MIDI data over sixteen independent channels. For proper MIDI operation, it is necessary to determine which data is set to which channel. The MIDI Template function allows you to instantly configure all appropriate
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    PSR-550 to an external sequencer. When using the PSR-550 as a master keyboard; in other words, using it strictly as a controller for outputting MIDI data, without using to "Root." When playing the PSR-550 using a connected (optional) MIDI pedal. The connected MIDI pedal detects chords and basses in
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    MIDI Functions MIDI Transmit Setting The PSR-550 can simultaneously transmit data on all 16 MIDI channels. The Transmit Channel and Transmit Track functions determine what PSR-550 data is transmitted via which MIDI channels. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Select "Midi." Use the data dial, the [+/
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 115
    are set to "XG/GM", the PSR-550 functions as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator. Received MIDI data is handled in the same way as data generated by the PSR-550's own keyboard. In other words, a remote keyboard could be used to control the PSR-740/640 AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT functions, etc. The
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    to the "XG/GM" mode via the MIDI IN connector. This means that while an external MIDI sequencer, for example, plays the PSR-550 internal voices, an external tone generator can be played from the PSR-550 keyboard. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Select "Midi". Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 117
    Send Transmits all current panel settings to a second PSR-550 or a MIDI data storage device. If you want to have the song play back with the panel settings used for recording, execute the Initial Data Send function before recording the performance on the PSR550 to an external sequencer. 1 Press the
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 118
    manual covers some important functions of the PSR-550 Sensitivity TouchSns page 120 • Voice Set VoiceSet page 120 • the [NEXT] button. 6 Set the value. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the "free-tempo" software. When playing back freetempo song data on the PSR-550, the Tempo display
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 119
    of the keyboard, letting you have independent ranges for the right and left hands. The range is from -1 to 1. Upper Octave = 1 • Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button to set the Octave. Master Tuning The Master Tuning function sets the overall pitch of the PSR-550. The range
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 120
    accompaniment is off, keys played to the left of the split point are used for playing voice L (page 28). Split Point =C3 • Set the value with the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Touch Sensitivity The keyboard of the PSR-550 is equipped with a touch response feature that lets you
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    When you press the footswitch, the soft effect is applied to the keyboard notes. Pressing the footswitch advances through the Registration Memory numbers. For you configure the footswitch response of the PSR-550 to match that of the particular footswitch you are using. If the footswitch works in the
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 122
    =+ Ass=HarmPart Select the function/parameter you wish to assign by using the data dial, the [+/YES] button, or the [-/NO Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button to set the Backlight color. BackLight=Auto • Auto The color changes according to the mode of the PSR-550. In the Style
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    PSR-550 Panel Voices 001-219 Drum Kits (Panel Voices) 220-233 XG Voices 234-713 q Maximum Polyphony The PSR-550 has 32-note maximum polyphony. Auto Accompaniment uses a number of the available notes, so when Auto Accompaniment is used the total number of notes that can be played on the keyboard
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    Number of Notes Used 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Voice Number 143 144 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 Bank Select MIDI MSB LSB Program Change Voice Name Number 0 115 62 High Brass 0 120 62
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    127 0 49 Symphony Kit 127 0 81 Style Kit 126 0 36 ArabicKit 126 0 1 SFX Kit 1 126 0 2 SFX Kit 2 Number of Notes Used - XG Voice List Bank Select MIDI Voice Number MSB LSB Program Change Voice Name Number 234 0 0 1 Grand Piano 235 0 1 1 GrndPianoKSP 236 0 18 1 MellowGrPno
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    SynthBrass4 475 0 41 64 Choir Brass Number of Notes Used 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 Bank Select MIDI Voice Number MSB LSB Program Change Voice Name Number 476 0 45 64 AnaVelBrass2 477 0 64
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    123 Seashore 124 Bird Tweet Number of Notes Used 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 Bank Select MIDI Voice Number MSB LSB Program Change Voice Name Number 668 0 0 125 TelephonRing 669 0 0 126
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    that the drum kit is the same as "Standard Kit1". • Each percussion voice uses one note, whereas one marked ( ) = uses two notes. • The note numbers and note names printed on the keyboard are one octave higher than the MIDI note numbers and note names shown in the list. For example, the note
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    Style
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    Twist Rock & Roll 60's Rock & Roll Soul Rock Shuffle Motown Soul 6/8 Blues 130 Style Number 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 Style Name Country Country Rock Country 2/4 Country 8 Beat Country Pop Country Swing Country
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    Barbados! Brazil Brass Charming 3/4 Cherry Brass Cherry Organ ChickenSynth Cumparsita Danube Waves FiestaMexico HandsUpParty Modern Talk Next Alice Paloma Flute Pub Piano Sandman Fox Sunday Never Tea Time Cha ThemeOfLove Tijuana 1 Tijuana 2 Tulip'sWaltz Why MCA? "YesSir,Quick" TRADITIONAL Alpen Trio
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    . When you select a different style, the appropriate chorus type will be PSR-550 panel manually, some of them may be accessible through MIDI. Refer to the MIDI data format for details. When DSP type is selected as an Insertion effect Dry VOICE R1 DSP effect Rev Send Cho Send DSP Send VOICE
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    reverse increase in reverb. A delay with feedback of the same types as used for karaoke reverb. Conventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing. A 3-phase A stereo EQ with adjustable LOW and HIGH. Ideal for drum Parts. Cyclically modulates the center frequency of a wah filter. No effect. Bypass
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    produce duet type harmony. A parallel voice is produced a fifth above the note played on the keyboard. One note is added above the note played on the keyboard for a country-style harmony feel. Two notes are added below the note played on the keyboard for three-part harmony. Three or four notes are
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 135
    If the naming function is active, the PSR-550 does not produce any sound, even when the keys are played. You are probably exceeding the maximum polyphony of the PSR-550. The PSR-550 can play up to 32 notes at the same time - including voice R2, voice L, auto accompaniment, song, and multi pad notes
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    listed below, all PSR-550 panel settings are reset to their initial settings whenever the power is turned on. The data listed below are backed up - i.e. retained in memory - as long as an AC adaptor is connected or a set of batteries is installed. • User Style data page 96 • User Pad data page 92
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    . Maximum 60 Songs Maximum of 60 songs can be recorded. Delete one or more unneeded songs (using Delete), and attempt the song recording again. Memory Full If the internal memory becomes full during Style/Pad recording, this message will appear on the display and recording will stop. 137 145
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    operation (page 136) is automatically executed, and the PSR-550 is set to the Style mode (page 25). • If this message appears even when the AC adaptor is connected or the battery power is adequate, the backup data (page 136) is faulty. Use the Data Initialization function (page 136). All data can
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 139
    check sum. • ddH/0ddddddd denotes the data/value. (1) TRANSMIT FLOW MIDI ← NOTE ON/OFF OUT CONTROL CHANGE BANK SELECT MSB BANK SELECT LSB 06H,mmH PROGRAM CHANGE CnH PITCH BEND EnH SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGE UNIVERSAL NON-REALTIME F0H 7EH.....F7H
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    the envelope attack time set by the voice. This parameter specifies relative change with received via the MIDI IN will be used. (3-5-2) START STATUS YAMAHA MIDI FORMAT (3-6-1-1) SECTION CONTROL binary hexadecimal 11110000 F0 Exclusive status 01000011 43 YAMAHA ID 01111110 7E Style
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    MIDI Data Format (3-6-1-2) TEMPO CONTROL binary hexadecimal 11110000 F0 01000011 43 01111110 7E 00000000 01 0ttttttt TT 0ttttttt TT 0ttttttt TT 0ttttttt TT 11110111 F7 Exclusive status YAMAHA ID Style Tempo4 Tempo3 Tempo2 Tempo1 End of Exclusive The internal clock will be set
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    key on. Normal operation resumes when "Off" is received. (3-6-6) Others (3-6-6-1) MIDI MASTER TUNING(Receive only) binary hexadecimal 11110000 F0 Exclusive status 01000011 43 YAMAHA tuning of all channels. MM, LL values are used to define the MIDI Master Tuning value. T = M-128 T :
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    MIDI Data Format < Table 1-4 > MIDI Parameter Change table (EFFECT) Address Size (H) (H) 02 01 00 2 02 1 03 1 04 To Reverb Send Vari. To Chorus Variation Connection Variation Part MW Vari. Ctrl Depth PB Vari. Ctrl Depth CAT Vari. Ctrl Depth Not Used Not Used Refer to the Ef. Type List
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    Key On Assign Part Used nn = PartNumber If there is a Drum Voice assigned to the Part, the following parameters are ineffective. • Bank Select LSB • Pitch EG • Portamento • Soft Pedal • Mono/Poly • Scale Tuning MIDI Data Format Default Value (H) 0(Part10),2(Others) 7F(Part10),00(Others) 00 00 Part
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    MIDI Data Format < Table 1-6 > MIDI Send Level Variation Send Level Key Assign Rcv Note Off Rcv LSB=0 XG OPTION EFFECT Expanded type for PSR-550 * If the received value does not contain * * No effect when Effect Connection = System. Through when Effect Connection = Insertion. 09...15 VARIATION
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    MIDI Data Format < Table 1-8 > Effect Parameter List HALL1,HALL2, ROOM1,ROOM2,ROOM3, STAGE1,STAGE2, PLATE (reverb, variation block) No. Parameter Display Value See Table 1 Reverb Time 2
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 148
    MIDI Data Format FLANGER1,2,3 (chorus, variation block) No. Parameter Display 1 LFO Frequency 2 LFO Depth 3 Feedback Level 4 Delay Offset 5 6 EQ Low Frequency 7 EQ Low Gain 8 EQ High
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    #3 Control Value 0-127 0-127 0-127 10-120 See Table table#1 8-40 52-76 28-58 52-76 1-127 table#3 table#3 Control q Value See Table Control MIDI Data Format 149 157
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    MIDI Data Format < Table 1-9 > Effect Data Value Assign Table Table#1 LFO Frequency Data Value Data 0 0.00 32 1 0.04 33 2 0.08 34 3 0.13 35 4 0.17 36 5 0.21
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 151
    MIDI Implementation Chart [Portable Keyboard] Model : PSR-550 MIDI Implementation Chart Date : 30-NOV-2000 Version : 1.0 Function... Transmitted Recognized Basic Default Channel Changed 1 - 16 1 - 16 *1 1 - 16 *1 1 - 16 Mode Default Messages Altered Note Number : True voice 3 x 0 -
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 152
    PSR-550. However, the following MIDI messages affects the panel controls such as Panel Voice, Style, Multi Pad and Song settings: • MIDI Keyboard : The Note On/Off messages received at the designated Keyboard (receive) channel are processed the same as the notes normally played on the keyboard
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 153
    adaptor 12 Accompaniment 32 Accompaniment style 20 Delete 21, 67 Demo song 13 Digital effect 46, 132 Direct Access 21, 24 DISK IN USE 58 Disk drive 58 Disk 121 Format 60 Freeze 55 Full Keyboard 38, 40 Function 17, 106, 118 Function tree 22 G GM (General MIDI 9, 68, 109 H Harmony 16
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 154
    Touch Setting 42 Overddub 97 P Packing List 4 Pan 74, 77, 88 Panel voice 123 PART ON/OFF 27, 28, 29 Pitch Bend 30 Pitch Bend Range 122 Polarity MIDI 109 STANDBY switch 15 Start Measure 71 START/STOP 25, 32, 69, 81, 83, 93, 99 Style 32, 96 Style File 9, 57, 109 Style List 130 Style
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 155
    51, 134 Trill 51, 134 Troubleshooting 135 U Upper 112 Upper Octave 119 User Pad 92 User Song 78 User Style 96 Utility 17, 60, 64, 67, 118 V Velocity 106 Voice 26 Voice Change 17, 74, 75 Voice L 28, 29 Voice List 123 Voice R1 26, 27, 29 Voice R2 27, 29 Voice Set 120 Volume 26, 37
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 156
    • Data Disk • Music Stand • Owner's Manual Optional Accessories • Headphones • AC Power Adaptor • Foot Switch • Keyboard Stand : HPE-150 : PA-6 : FC4, FC5 : L-6, L-7 * Specifications and descriptions in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 157
    instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/ or another product use eliminate the problem by using one of
  • Yamaha PSR-550 | Owner's Manual - Page 158
    product, an authorized service center, or to Yamaha with an explanation of the problem. Please be prepared to provide proof purchase date (sales receipt, credit card copy, etc.) when requesting service and/or parts under warranty. 3. Shipping and/or insurance costs are the consumers responsibility
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    BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France Tel: 01-64-61-4000 ITALY Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A., Home Keyboard Division Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy Tel: 02-935-771 SPAIN/PORTUGAL Yamaha-Hazen Electronica Musical, S.A. Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17, 200, 28230 Las Rozas (Madrid
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    PK CLUB (Portable Keyboard Home Page, English only) http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/pk Yamaha Manual Library (English versions only) http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2001 Yamaha Corporation ??????? 1??PO
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