Yamaha PSR-S900 Owner's Manual - Page 84

Playing Different Voices Simultaneously Playing Different Voices Simultaneously The PSR-S900/S700 keyboard features various functions and performance conveniences that are simply unavailable on an acoustic instrument. It allows you to play several different Voices together in a layer, or play one Voice with your left hand while you play a different Voice (or even two layered Voices!) with your right. Keyboard Parts (Right 1, Right 2, Left) Voices can be assigned independently to each keyboard part: Right 1, Right 2, and Left. You can combine these parts by using the PART ON/OFF buttons to create a rich, ensemble sound. Keyboard Part Combinations Adjusting the volume balance among parts Adjust the volume balance among the parts in the BALANCE display (page 41). ■ Playing a single Voice (Right 1 part) You can play a single Voice over the entire keyboard range. This is used for normal performance-for example, with the piano Voice. Right 1 part ■ Playing two Voices simultaneously (Right 1 and 2 parts) You can simulate a melody duet or combine two similar Voices to create a thicker sound. Using, Creating and Editing Voices Right 2 part Right 1 part Specifying the split point (the border between the rightand left-hand range) See page 110. Refer to page 85 for Voice selection operations for the Right 2 part. ■ Playing different Voices with the left and right Hands (Right 1 and Left parts) You can play different Voices with the left and right hands. For example, try playing the bass Voice with your left hand and the piano Voice with your right. Left part Right 1 part Refer to page 86 for Voice selection operations for the Left part. ■ Playing three different Voices with the left and right Hands (Right 1, 2 and Left parts) You can combine these three parts to create a rich, ensemble sound. 84 PSR-S900/S700 Owner's Manual Left part Right 2 part Right 1 part