Yamaha PSR-S650 Reference Manual - Page 4

Voice-Related Settings and Functions 3 Use the dial or the [-/NO]/[+/YES] buttons to set the value as desired. Play the keyboard and listen to the Voice. 4 Memorize the settings here to the Registration Memory as desired. If you select a different keyboard Voice without saving, the parameters will be reset and the ideal settings for the selected Voice will be automatically recalled. Voice Types The following two types of Voices can be used by this instrument. Preset Voices Expansion Voices Voices built into the instrument Voices saved into the instrument by installing the Expansion Pack Preset Voices Expansion Voice Voice Characteristics The Voice type and its defining characteristics are indicated in the Voice name. • Live These acoustic instrument sounds were sampled in stereo, to produce a truly authentic, rich sound-full of atmosphere and ambience. • Cool These Voices capture the dynamic textures and subtle nuances of electric instruments-thanks to a huge amount of memory and some very sophisticated programming. • Sweet!...........These acoustic instrument sounds also benefit from Yamaha's sophisticated technology, and feature extremely detailed, natural and authentic sound. • Kit Various drum and percussion sounds and special effect sounds are assigned to individual keys. • Mega Mega Voices make special use of velocity switching. Each velocity range (the measure of your playing strength) has a completely different sound. For example, a guitar Mega Voice includes the sounds of various performance techniques. In conventional instruments, different Voices having those sounds would be called up via MIDI and played in combination to achieve the desired effect. However, now with Mega Voices, a convincing guitar part can be played with just a single Voice, using specific velocity values to play the desired sounds. Because of the complex nature of these Voices and the precise velocities need to play the sounds, they're not intended for playing from the keyboard. They are, however, very useful and convenient when creating MIDI data-especially when you want to avoid using several different Voices just for a single instrument part. NOTE • Mega Voices are unique to this instrument and are not compatible with other models. Any Song or Style data you've created on this instrument using these Voices will not sound properly when played back on other instruments. • Mega Voices sound differently depending on the keyboard range, velocity, touch, etc. Hence, if you apply effects, change the transpose setting or change the Voice parameters, unexpected or undesired sounds may result. Reference Manual 4