Yamaha PSR-EW425 PSR-E473/PSR-EW425 Owners Manual - Page 30

Creating Original Sounds via the Knobs The two knobs can be used to add variations to the sound being played, transforming the sound in a variety of musical ways. Select the desired function combination printed above the knobs, and then rotate the knobs as you play, for more expressive and dynamic performance. Assigning Functions to the Knobs Repeatedly press the [KNOB ASSIGN] button to sequentially assign the function combinations provided: 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 1 ... etc. NOTE • Only selecting a function combination will not affect the sound even if the knob arrow is not at the center position. The selected function only works when the knob is moved. • Depending on the panel settings or how you move the knob, you may not notice any change to the parameter value, or you may hear a noise, or the knob may not work properly, even if you rotate it. • Some types of DSP1 effects do not change even if the function assignment is set to 3 and the knob is turned. • Function assignments can also be changed by holding down the [KNOB ASSIGN] button and pressing the OCTAVE [−]/[+] buttons. The current combination is shown in the display. 001L!CGrPno 1 1 Functions assigned to the knobs The target differs depending on the function. Function Target 1 Cutoff; Resonance 2 Reverb; Chorus KeyDSP1 Parame- board 3 ter A; DSP1 Parameter B Main Voice, Dual Voice Main Voice 4 Cutoff; Resonance Style, Groove 5 Reverb; Chorus Volume balance; Backing Knob A: Audio input from Retrigger rate an external source, and 6 Style/Groove/Song/Sam- pling Knob B: Groove DSP2 Parame- Selected part in the Func- 7 ter A; DSP2 System tion Settings (page 63, Parameter B Function 043) For details about the functions assigned to the knobs, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 11). Using the Knobs Here is an example of how to use the knobs. 1 Select the desired Voice (page 24). In this example, we will use Voice No.197 "SquareLd" (Square Lead) as a synth-lead type Voice. 2 Press the [KNOB ASSIGN] button several times to assign Function 1 to the knob. The number 1 appears on the display (below "KNOB ASSIGN"). 3 Rotate knob B all the way to the right (maximum), and then play the keyboard with your right hand while operating knob A with your left. Cutoff Resonance NOTICE If you have added an effect to the Main Voice and then change that Voice, the settings created via the knobs will be replaced with the default settings of the new Voice. If you want to keep the settings you have created, make sure to memorize them to the Registration Memory (page 51) before selecting a different Voice. NOTE Rotating a knob to the right while the volume is set to a high level may result in distortion. If this occurs, reduce the volume level. For more specific examples, refer to "Playing Like a DJ" in the Reference Manual on the website (page 11). 30 PSR-E473, PSR-EW425 Owner's Manual