Yamaha PSR-S900 Owner's Manual - Page 83

Using, Creating and Editing Voices Reference Reference to Quick Guide pages Playing Voices page 30 Playing Preset Voices page 30 Using the Pitch Bend Wheel page 33 Using the Modulation Wheel page 33 Using the Metronome page 34 Voice Effects page 53 Reference Using, Creating and Editing Voices Voice Characteristics The Voice type and its defining characteristics are indicated above the Preset Voice name. S. Articulation! (PSR-S900) The Super Articulation voices sound remarkably authentic and natural, featuring the unique performance characteristics of each instrument- for example, guitar scratching sounds or the legato phrasing of wind instruments. They provide many of the same benefits as the MegaVoices (see below), but with greater playability and expressive control in real time. To effectively play these natural sounds in performance of certain voices, you may need to use the pedal or footswitch. For details on how to best play each voice, call up the Information window (pressing the [7π] button in the Voice Selection display). Mega Voice The Mega Voices are not intended to be played from the keyboard. They are primarily designed for use with recorded MIDI sequence data (such as songs and styles). Some of the guitar and bass Voices in particular have been created as Mega Voices. What makes Mega Voices special is their use of velocity switching. Normal Voices use velocity switching, too-to make the sound quality and/ or level of a Voice according to how strongly or softly you play it. This makes the instrument's Voices sound authentic and natural. However, with Mega Voices, each velocity range (the measure of your playing strength) has a completely different sound. For example, a Mega guitar 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. 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 a sound so finely detailed and natural, you'll swear you're playing the real thing! Drums Various drum and percussion sounds are assigned to individual keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard. SFX Various special effect sounds are assigned to individual keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard. Organ Flutes! This authentic organ Voice lets you use the Voice Set to adjust the various footages and craft your own original organ sounds. See page 103 for details. Mega Voices Compatibility Mega Voices are not compatible with other models. Any song/ style data you've created on the PSR-S900/S700 using the Mega Voices will not sound properly when played back on other instruments. PSR-S900/S700 Owner's Manual 83