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  • Yamaha PSR-SX600 | PSR-SX600 Reference Manual - Page 1
    Digital Workstation Reference Manual This Reference Manual explains advanced features of the PSR-SX600. Please read the Owner's Manual first, before reading this Reference Manual. Manual Development Department © 2020 Yamaha Corporation Published 07/2020 PO-A0 EN
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    Specific Data List" and "Smart Device Connection Manual" documents can be downloaded from the Yamaha website: https://download.yamaha.com/ • The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    19 Adding New Contents-Expansion Packs 20 • Installing the Expansion Pack data from the USB Flash Drive 20 • Uninstalling the Expansion Pack data 20 • Saving the Instrument Info File to the USB Flash P2) or Legacy (P1), and then press the [ENTER] button. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 3
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    from the keyboard. They are, however, very useful and convenient when creating MIDI data-especially when you want to avoid using sev- eral different Voices just for a single instrument part. Actual sound maps for the Mega-Voices are provided in the "Mega Voices Map" in the Data List on the
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    detailed settings, such as adjusting volume level of added Harmony/Arpeggio sound, or assigning the keyboard part, etc. 1 Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [E] Menu1 → 2 3 3 Use the [7 ] (Detail) buttons to call up the detailed setting window. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 5
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    -tune the pitch of the entire instrument such as keyboard, Style and Song parts (except the keyboard part played by the Drum Kit or SFX Kit Voices, and audio playback)-a useful feature when playing the PSR-SX600 along with other instruments or audio files. NEXT PAGE 6 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    factory setting of 440.0 Hz. Scale Tuning You can select various scales for playing in custom tunings for specific historical periods or music genres. 1 Call up the operation display. 1 [MENU] → TAB [F] Menu2 Use these tunings when playing Arabic music. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 7
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    on the keyboard to the next. The Portamento Time determines the pitch transition time. Higher values result in a longer pitch change time. Setting this to "0" results in no effect. This parameter is available when the selected keyboard part is set to MONO (page 18). 8 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    below-but they do not affect Song playback. • Keyboard played Voices • Style playback (controlled by the performance in the chord section of the keyboard) • Multi Pad playback (when Chord Match is LIVE CONTROL MONITOR is shown or hidden. For details, refer to page 109. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 9
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    Volume Adjusts the volume of the Keyboard Harmony or Arpeggio function. Arpeggio Velocity Adjusts the velocity of each note of Arpeggio. Arpeggio Gate Time Adjusts the length of each note of Arpeggio. Arpeggio Unit Multiply Adjusts the Arpeggio speed. NEXT PAGE 10 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    . Style Retrigger On/Off Turns the Style Retrigger function on/off. When set to on, a specific length of the first part of the current Style is repeated when the chord is played. Style Pressing the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons lets you adjust these settings. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 11
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    knobs. 2 1 Assign the Balance function to either of the LIVE CONTROL knobs. For specific instructions, refer to Owner's Manual, chapter 1. 2 Press the [1 ]/[2 ] (Detail Setting) buttons to call up or B group. 4 Press the [EXIT] button to close the operation display. 12 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    (Save) button to save your edited Voice. For details on the Save operation, refer to "Basic Operations" in the Owner's Manual. NOTICE The settings will be lost if you select another Voice or turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 13
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    NOTE Portamento is a function that creates a smooth transition in pitch from the first note played on the keyboard to the next. [3 ]/ Mono Type [4 ] Determines the behavior of the notes of decaying sounds, from Normal, depending on the panel settings. NEXT PAGE 14 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    Portamento is a function that creates a smooth transition in pitch from the first note played on the keyboard to the next. NOTE Setting this to "0" results in no effect. Determines how the actual pitch produced by applying it to the volume of a Voice. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 15
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    is a processor that changes the timbre or tone of a sound by either blocking or passing a specific frequency range. The parameters below determine the overall timbre of the sound by boosting or cutting a certain increase the delay of the Vibrato onset. NEXT PAGE 16 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    set via the [7 ] (Detail) buttons are shown on the top of the display. • The [8 ] (Compare) and [8 ] (Save) buttons are available (see steps 4-5 on page 13). PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 17
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    a smooth transition in pitch from the first note played on the keyboard to the next. [6 ]/ Touch Response [7 ] Turns the Touch Response of the keyboard on or off. When this is set to "Off," the same playback, press the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button to turn it off. 18 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    , the corresponding parameter settings are called up automatically together with the Voice selection. For information on which parameters are linked to each item, see above. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 19
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    Expansion Pack data You can uninstall the Expansion Pack data by carrying out the Reset operation for Files & Folders (see page 113). NOTICE When you reset Files & Folders, not only the Expansion Pack data, but all other files and folders in the User drive are deleted. 20 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    → Expansion → [ENTER] → Cursor buttons [][] Export Instrument Info → [ENTER] 1 3 Follow the on-display instructions. The Instrument Info file will be saved to the root directory in the USB flash drive. The saved file is named "PSR-SX600_InstrumentInfo.n27." PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 21
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    Feature 25 • Home Sweet Home 25 • Smart Chord Chart 27 Learning How To Play Specific Chords (Chord Tutor 27 Having Style Playback Follow Your Performance (Unison & Accent 28 • the accompaniment. For the Preset Style List, refer to the Data List on the website. 22 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    Bass Accepts the same fingerings as Fingered, but the lowest note played in the Chord section of the keyboard is used as the bass note, allowing you to play "on bass" chords. (In the Fingered , diminished and so on. NOTE "AI" stands for "Artificial Intelligence." PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 23
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    (11) CmM7(b5) CmM7 CmM7(9) Cdim Cdim7 C7 C7sus4 C7(9) C7(#11) C7(13) C7(b5) C7(b9) C7(b13) C7(#9) Csus4 Csus2 Cancel 24 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    ) and play using the same score above. The Smart Chord genre changes to Jazz, letting you experience a different feel with the same Song. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 25
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    ]/[8 ] (Type) buttons to select the music genre. The Smart Chord type selected here determines the specific chord assignment for each scale note in the Chord section. Although selecting a Style in step 1 will of the Style. Chord section Split Point (F#2 as default) 26 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    minor CM79 C#m7b5 D79 D#7 Emadd9 F7 F#m7b5 GM79 G#dim7 Am79 A#dim7 B7 Styles 2 Learning How To Play Specific Chords (Chord Tutor) If you know the name of a chord but don't know how to play it, the Chord . NOTE Depending on the chord, some notes may be omitted. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 27
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    will be in octaves. 1 Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [E] Menu1 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Style Setting → [ENTER] → TAB [E] Setting1 → Cursor button [] 1 Unison 3 2 NEXT PAGE 28 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    performance. In this type, with the keyboard divided by the Split Point (Left freeing you from the limitations of a specific Split Point. 3 Press the [1 ] Manual, Chapter 2). 2 Styles For a list of Styles with which this function can be used, refer to the Data List PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 29
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    "Unison" above the Style name from the Style Selection display (Owner's Manual, Chapter 2). For a list of Styles with which this function can be used, refer to the Data List on the website. 4 Try playing the Style with the Auto Accompaniment (Owner's Manual, Chapter 2). 30 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    maintained even if the different Style is selected. When any of the MAIN A-D sections is not included in the Style data, the nearest section is automatically selected. For example, when MAIN D is not contained in the selected Style, MAIN C will be called up. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 31
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    Ending On/ [8 ] Off Determines whether repeat playback of a Multi Pad stops or not when the Ending section of a Style is played back. NEXT PAGE 32 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    SYNC START] is off, you can play chords in the chord section of the keyboard with the Style stopped, and still hear the accompaniment chord. In this condition- chord data is recorded when set to "Style," and only the chord data is recorded when set to "Off" or "Fixed." PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 33
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    Setting as a Style. For instructions on the Save operation, refer to "Basic Operations" in the Owner's Manual. NOTICE The memorized panel settings (One Touch Settings) will be lost if you change the Style or turn the power off without carrying out the Save operation. 34 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    pad, or phrase). Each of those parts of performance data (channel data) is referred to as a "Source Pattern." With keyboard. • Style Assembly on the Assembly page (page 40) Lets you copy various patterns from other preset Styles or Styles you have already created. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    save the created Style. For instructions, refer to "Basic Operations" in the Owner's Manual. NOTICE The created Style data is included or not. If already recorded data is included in the selected channel, you can record notes additionally to the existing data. NEXT PAGE 36 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    ." While holding down one of the [2 ]/ [3 ] (Rhythm Clear) buttons, press the corresponding key on the keyboard. 6 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop playback. If you want to add more notes, press the [START/STOP] button again to continue recording. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 37
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    recorded data of the selected channel. Press the [+/YES] button to delete data and the selected channel is specified as the recording target. Note that channel data other than chord tones when recording the Chord and Pad channels (i.e., C, E, G, and B). NEXT PAGE 38 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    to the desired channel to be deleted, then press the [ENTER] button to actually delete the channel data. To close the Channel Delete display, press the [EXIT] button. 5 As soon as loop playback returns to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 39
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    data as a Source Pattern from another preset Style to the currently created Style. Use this function if you find a favorite rhythm pattern, bass line, chord backing or phrase from another Style. The instructions the Source Pattern of the specific channel with that of another PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    Section selected on the Basic page or the panel button. The instructions below apply to step 6 of the Basic Procedure on page 36 use the Cursor buttons [][] to select the edit menu, then edit the data by using the [1 ]-[7 ] buttons. 1 Groove This lets you add PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 41
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    If you are not satisfied with the Groove or Dynamics results, press the [ENTER] button to restore the original data. The Undo function only has one level; only the previous operation can be undone. 3 Save the edited instrument without carrying out the Save operation. 42 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    to which the data is to be copied. 4 Bar Clear This function clears all data from the specified range of measures within the selected channel. 5 Remove Event This function lets you remove specific events from to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 43
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    SFF) combines all of Yamaha's auto accompaniment (Style chord you specify in the Chord area of the keyboard. The conversion flow is shown below. Source after recording the Source Pattern. Actual Sounded Notes The instructions below apply to step 6 of the Basic Procedure PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    of the display. 3 Use the [3 ]-[7 ] buttons to edit the data. For details on editable parameters, see pages 45-47. 4 Save the Refer to the list below. [4 ]- NTT [6 ] Sets the note transposition table for the source pattern. Refer to the list below. [7 ] PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 45
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    Endings. Dorian 5th In addition to the Dorian transposition above, augmented and diminished chords affect the 5th note of the Source pattern. NEXT PAGE 46 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    The note is retriggered with a new attack at the root note of the next chord. However, the octave of the new note remains the same. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 47
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    the rhythm part. The sounds played back are indicated on the display keyboard, letting you to check the note to edit. 5 Use the [1 ]/[2 ] (Note) buttons to select the note to edit. NOTE You can also select the note by pressing the note on the keyboard. NEXT PAGE 48 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    use the [6 ]/ [7 ] but- tons to set the value. The parameters with "*" in the list below indicates that the settings here affect the settings in step 7. Pitch Coarse* For coarse tuning of the position. Reverb Send For adjusting the reverb depth. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 49
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    This parameter is effective only when the kit's XG parameter "SAME NOTE NUMBER KEY ON ASSIGN" (see the Data List on the website) is set to "INST." Single: Each successive playing of the same sound results in to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation. 50 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    and Left (above) cannot be turned off at the same time. Enables/disables display of the chords. If the selected Song does not contain chord data, chords are not displayed. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 51
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    Song is selected. Auto: The MIDI channels in the Song data for the right- and left-hand parts are assigned automatically- [E] Menu1 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Song Setting → [ENTER] → TAB [E] Guide/Channel (page 56). 1-16: Assigns the specified MIDI channel (1-16) to PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    such as the font size of the text. Lyrics display The lyrics in the Song data are shown. Text display The texts created on a computer are shown. Press [1 ]/ to "Setting Up (Owner's Manual)." When the display language is set to Japanese Determines the font size. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 53
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    on or off, except for those assigned to the Left and Right Hand Parts described above. 5 Use the [8 ] (Close) buttons to exit the display. 54 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    Style at the same time, channels 9-16 in the Song data are replaced with Style channels-allowing you to play the accompaniment yourself. Try playing chords along with the Song playback as shown in the instructions below. 1 Select a Song. 2 Select a Style. 3 While holding PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 55
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    settings, Repeat settings) The instrument has a variety of Song playback functions-repeat playback, various guide settings, etc.- which can be accessed in the display below. 1 Call up the operation Pad stops when MIDI [8 ] Stop Song playback is stopped. NEXT PAGE 56 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    Determines the language displayed in the Lyrics display. Auto: When the language is specified in the Song data, the lyrics are displayed accordingly. International: Handles the displayed lyrics as a western language. Japanese: Handles the displayed lyrics as Japanese. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 57
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    Yamaha Clavinova series. This function is used for practicing purposes, with built-in lamps on the keyboard indicating the notes to be played. Even though the PSR-SX600  Guide mode keyboard (playing the keyboard produces no sound) and Song playback continues. NEXT PAGE 58 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start playback. Practice playing the keyboard or singing, along with the Guide mode selected in step 3. 7 Press the [J] (STOP Guide) button to turn the guide function off. Songs NOTE Keeping the Guide function on may cause Song playback to stop. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    want to record the Setup data. 2 Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [F] Menu2 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Song Creator → [ENTER] → TAB[E][F] Setup 3 4 56 3 Press the SONG CONTROL [J] (STOP) button to move the Song position to the top of the Song. NEXT PAGE 60 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    recording over existing data (overdubbing). 1 Select the desired Song for re-recording. 2 Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [F] Menu2 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Song Creator → [ENTER] → TAB [E] Rec Mode 3 Determine the settings for recording. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 61
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    According to the settings in step 3, play the keyboard between the Punch In and Punch Out points. Manual. NOTICE The recorded Song data will be lost if you select another Song or turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation. NEXT PAGE 62 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    Play back original data 2 3 4 Play the keyboard to start overwrite recording 5 Deleted Stop recording *2 1 Play back original data 2 3 4 Play the keyboard to start buttons [][][E][F] to select the item to be edited, then press the [ENTER] button. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 63
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    quantization beats according to the specified percentage. Applying less than 100% quantization lets you preserve some of the "human" feel in the recording. Original data (assuming 4/4 meter) Quarter-note length Quantizing strength =100 Quantizing strength =50 64 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    or copy results will be placed. 3 Songs Channel Transpose This allows you to transpose the recorded data of individual channels up or down by a maximum of two octaves in semitone increments. Select the Drum Kits, the instruments assigned to each key will be changed. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 65
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    USB Audio Player/Recorder 4 USB Audio Player/Recorder This function is fully explained in the Owner's Manual. Refer to the corresponding chapter in the Owner's Manual. 4 66 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    , refer to page 95. 3 Use the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] to select the desired parameter. For information on each parameter, refer to the next page. NEXT PAGE 3 4 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 67
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    The settings will be lost if you exit from this display or turn the power to the instrument off without executing the Save operation. 68 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    NOTICE The settings will be lost if you exit from this display or turn the power to the instrument off without executing the Save operation. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 69
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    Chorus) to all parts, and yet have a special Delay effect inserted only to the vocal part. The instructions below show how to apply the DSP effects only to vocal part. 1 Call up the operation display. [MIC 6 Save the edited setting. For details, refer to the next page. 70 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    's Manual. instructions in Setup Files (page 112). Microphone Calling Up the Mic Settings 1 Call up the operation display. [MIC SETTING] → TAB [F] Setting → [8 ] (Select&Save) 2 1 2 Use the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] to select the desired file, and then press the [ENTER] button. PSR-SX600
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    Creator) This feature lets you create your original Multi Pad phrases by recording your performance on the keyboard. The recorded phrases are registered to each of the MULTI PAD CONTROL [1]-[4] buttons and can be ] button to return to the previous display. NEXT PAGE 72 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    pad, the corresponding pad is played back according to the chord specified in the chord section of the keyboard generated by turning [ACMP] on, or specified in the LEFT part of the keyboard generated by turning [LEFT] on (when turning the [ACMP] off). NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 73
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    Pad Edit display. 3 Select a particular Multi Pad to be edited by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F], then press the [ENTER] button. Multi Pads NEXT PAGE 74 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    up the confirmation window, press the [7 ] (Yes) button to call up the User page, then press the [6 ] (Save) button to carry out the Save operation. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 75
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    of Specific Manual.  Renaming the Registration Memory Rename it according to the instructions of "Renaming a File/Folder" in "Basic Operations" in the Owner's Manual. 5 Press the [6 ] (Save) button to save the current Bank containing the edited Registration Memories. 76 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    Disabling Recall of Specific Items (Freeze) Registration Memory lets you recall all the panel setups you made with a single button press. However, However, if you turn the power off without exiting from this display, the settings will be lost. Registration Memory PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 77
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    connect the optional pedals to the appropriate FOOT PEDAL jacks. For instructions, refer to chapter 9 of the Owner's Manual. 2 Press the REGIST BANK [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to the currently selected Registration Memory Bank. Registration Memory NEXT PAGE 78 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    Registration Sequence program temporarily. NOTICE Keep in mind that all Registration Sequence data is lost when changing Registration Memory Banks, unless you've saved it with the Registration Memory Bank file. For details of the instructions, see the section below. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 79
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    Memory number will be highlighted. 4 Use the TAB buttons or Foot Pedal during your keyboard performance. To return to the status in which no Registration Memory number is selected, → Registration Sequence → Functions assigned to Foot Pedal. Registration Memory 80 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    enabled here. The Fingering Type is set to AI Full Keyboard. For S.Art Ideal for performing with S.Art Voices. The special Manual Bass with your left. About This Playlist This is an explanatory text of the Playlists used for the sample presets. 7 Registration Memory PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    then use the [7 ] (Select&Save) buttons to save the edited Playlist. For instructions on how to save, refer to "Adding a Record (Link to a Bank file) to a Playlist" (Owner's Manual, chapter 7), and follow the instructions starting with step 5-2. 82 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual Registration Memory
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    Manual, chapter 7), and follow the instructions starting with step 5-2. Importing Music Finder Records to the Playlist By importing Music Finder Records (.mfd) used on previous Yamaha digital keyboards (such as the PSR up the Playlist Selection display. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 83
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    Finder data is saved to Registration Memory, you can search for Records on the Registration Bank Selection display. The keyword and genre of the Music Finder are saved as tag information. For details about searching and the use of tags, refer to page 82. 7 84 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual Registration
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    the Mixer, the Reference Manual covers detailed descriptions of each parameter, while the Owner's Manual covers the basic instructions including the Save operation. The ]- [8 ] buttons, [+/YES] [-/NO] buttons, or the Data dial to edit parameters. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 85 Mixer
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    -select the Voices for each keyboard part or each part (channel Data dial to edit parameters. Resonance Cutoff Allows you to adjust the Resonance (page 16) for each part. Determines the brightness of the sound for each part by adjusting the Cutoff Frequency (page 16). 86 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    of this Block is applied to a specific channel of the Style and Song.  DSP2-5: The Effects of these Blocks are applied to a specific Part or Channel, with the exception buttons, [+/YES] [-/NO] buttons, or the Data dial to adjust the Effect Depth for each Part. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 87 Mixer
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    DSP2-5, you can select one of the Parts or Channels listed at left. When you select "Right2" for DSP2, will be changed automatically with last priority according to the data. 3 Use the [3 ] buttons to select the instructions, refer to the Owner's Manual, chapter 8. 88 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    ] button to return to the previous display. The saved User Effect can be selected from the "User" category of the corresponding Effect Block (page 88). PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 89
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    process a total of 27 parts-including those for the Keyboard (3 parts), Style (8 parts), and Song (16 parts Data dial to edit parameters. High Low 8 Boosts or attenuates the high EQ band for each part. Boosts or attenuates the low EQ band for each part. Mixer 90 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    the [1 ]-[4 ] buttons to select the desired Master EQ Type, then press the [ENTER] button. The parameters change according to the selected Master EQ. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 91
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    . Use the [2 ]-[6 ] buttons, [+/YES] [-/NO] buttons, or the Data dial to adjust the level. Using the [7 ] (Total Gain Adjust) button User Master EQ Type, which can be called up using instruction steps 1 to 2 above. Editing Master Compressor Parameters Compressor PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    to call up the Character Entry window, enter the name, then press the [8 ] (OK) button. The saved Master Compressor setting can be called up using instruction steps 2 to 3 above. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 93
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    Block Diagram 8 94 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual Mixer
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    Device via Wireless LAN 105 • Infrastructure Mode 105 • Access Point Mode 106 Assigning a Specific Function to Each Pedal The functions of the foot pedals connected to the FOOT PEDAL [1]/[2] In/Out of Song → Registration Sequence → Functions assigned here. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 95
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    to use a pedal to control the Sostenuto effect. If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the pedal while holding the note(s), the notes will sustain as long as the pedal is this pedal function on or off for each keyboard part on this display. NEXT PAGE 96 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    to normal pitch when the pedal is released. You can turn this pedal function on or off for each keyboard part on this display. Up/Down: Determines whether the pitch change goes up (is raised) or down ). Ending1-3 Same as the ENDING/rit. [I]-[III] buttons. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 97
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    to "AI Full Keyboard," the function does not keyboard, the velocity with which you press the key determines the percussion volume. Same as the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 1] button. Same as the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 2] button. Same as the PART ON/OFF [LEFT] button. 9 Connections 98 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    In this section, you can make MIDI-related settings for the instrument. The PSR-SX600 gives you a set of ten pre-programmed templates that let you instantly and press the [EXIT] button to return to the MIDI template Selection display. 9 NEXT PAGE Connections PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 99
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    the instrument. MIDI Accord1 MIDI accordions allow you to transmit MIDI data and play connected tone generators from the keyboard and bass/chord buttons of the accordion. This template lets you play melodies MIDI Off No MIDI signals are sent or received. 9 Connections 100 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    Clock setting when the instrument is being used alone or as a master keyboard to control external devices. If you are using the instrument with an or off. When set to Off, no MIDI clock or Start/Stop data is transmitted even if a Song or Style is played back. 9 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 101
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    recognition of MIDI chord exclusive data generated by external equipment on button to skip up or down through the part type (keyboard part, Multi Pad, and Style), while you can use part one by one. The Parts listed on this display are the same as ] (AT): After Touch 102 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    the part via which the selected channel will be received. The Parts listed on this display are the same as those shown in the Mixer display the keyboard of the instrument. Extra Part 1-5: There are five parts specially reserved for receiving and playing MIDI data. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 103
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    [ACMP] or split point settings. When several channels are simultaneously set to "ON," the chord type is detected from merged MIDI data received over the channels. 9 The operation procedure is basically the same as that of the On Bass Note display above. 104 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual Connections
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    (sold separately), you can connect the PSR-SX600 with a smart device via a wireless network. For general operating instructions, refer to the "Smart Device Connection Manual" on the website. This section covers only operations that are specific to the PSR-SX600. Before starting operations, make sure
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    other related parameters. Others: For entering the Host name or showing MAC address, etc. Initializes the connection setup to the default factory status. 9 Connections 106 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    System displays in the Menu. For other displays, refer to the "Function List" in the Owner's Manual to see where you can find the instructions. Utility Call up the operation display. [MENU] → [F] Menu2 → external device connected to the AUX OUT jacks. Function (Menu) PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 107
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    smart device is output to a computer or a smart device or not. For details, refer to the Owner's Manual, Chapter 9. 3 Fade In/Out These parameters determine how Style or Song playback is faded in/out when using network. NOTE This setting does not affect Preset files. 108 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    hidden when you rotate the knobs. Parameter Lock This lets you lock or maintain the settings of specific parameters (such as Effect and Split Point), even when the panel setups are changed by Registration . Items having checkmarks will be locked. 10 Function (Menu) PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 109
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    using a USB flash drive, be sure to read "Connecting USB Devices" in the Owner's Manual, chapter 9. [1 ]/ [2 ] [3 ]/ [4 ] Drive Property [7 ]/ Format [8 ] the drive above. For instructions, refer to the Owner's Manual, chapter 9. 10 Function (Menu) 110 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    turn the power on. For instructions on entering characters, refer to "Basic Operations" in the Owner's Manual. Displays the program version and the hardware ID of this instrument. Backup/Restore Refer to "Basic Operations" in the Owner's Manual. 10 Function (Menu) PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 111
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    MENU] button, are handled as a single System Setup file. Refer to the "Parameter Chart" in the Data List on the website for details on which parameters belong to System Setup. MIDI Setup Files The MIDI settings of the file. Press the desired button. Function (Menu) 112 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual
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    parameters to the original factory settings. Refer to the "Parameter Chart" in the Data List on the website for details about which parameters belong to System Setup. Resets the MIDI carry out the Factory Reset operation for all checkmarked items. 10 Function (Menu) PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 113
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    Pedal 95 Footswitch 95 Format (USB 110 Freeze 77 Function 107 G GM/GM2 3 Groove (Style Creator 41 Guide Function 56 H Harmony 5, 17 I Infrastructure Mode 105 Insertion 70, 87 K Karao-Key 58 Knob 9 (Function 111 T Tap 5 Text 53 Time Stamp 108 114 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual Index
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    107 V Vibrato 16 Voice (Mixer 85 Voice Set 13 Volume (LIVE CONTROL 10, 12 Volume (Mixer 85 Volume (Voice Set 14 W Wireless LAN 105 X XG 3 Y Yamaha Expansion Manager 20 Your Tempo 58 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual 115 Index
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Published 07/2020 PO-A0
This Reference Manual explains advanced features of the PSR-SX600.
Please read the Owner’s Manual first, before reading this Reference Manual.
Reference Manual