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... order to read the manuals thoroughly while trying out the various features described. Contents Taking Care of your musical horizons. The Yamaha PSR-4000 PortaTone combines the most of Your PortaTone 2 Floppy Disks & the Disk Drive 3 Panel Controls 4 Connections & Music Stand ... CONTRAST] Control ...... 11 Playing the PSR-4000 12 s Before You Begin 12 Selecting & Playing Voices 12 Keyboard Percussion 15 Changing the "L" Split Point .......... 16 Transposition, Tuning, & Octave Change 17 TRANSPOSE & TUNE 17 OCTAVE CHANGE 18 Using the Accompaniment Section 19 s Fade-ins...
... order to read the manuals thoroughly while trying out the various features described. Contents Taking Care of your musical horizons. The Yamaha PSR-4000 PortaTone combines the most of Your PortaTone 2 Floppy Disks & the Disk Drive 3 Panel Controls 4 Connections & Music Stand ... CONTRAST] Control ...... 11 Playing the PSR-4000 12 s Before You Begin 12 Selecting & Playing Voices 12 Keyboard Percussion 15 Changing the "L" Split Point .......... 16 Transposition, Tuning, & Octave Change 17 TRANSPOSE & TUNE 17 OCTAVE CHANGE 18 Using the Accompaniment Section 19 s Fade-ins...
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... L/L+R jack so you connect the AC cord 130V In some areas the PSR-4000 will be used to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixing console, or tape recorder. One or two optional Yamaha FC5 footswitches connected to these jacks can be connecting the PSR-4000 to the "FOOT SWITCH 1" and "FOOT SWITCH 2" functions described on the bottom...
... L/L+R jack so you connect the AC cord 130V In some areas the PSR-4000 will be used to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixing console, or tape recorder. One or two optional Yamaha FC5 footswitches connected to these jacks can be connecting the PSR-4000 to the "FOOT SWITCH 1" and "FOOT SWITCH 2" functions described on the bottom...
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FOOT VOLUME 5 MIDI IN, THRU and OUT Connectors ... note and velocity data produced by the PSR-4000 (e.g. An optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller can be used to control overall volume or the volume of individual accompaniment and/or voices via the "FOOT VOLUME" function - ... 2 4 FOOT VOLUME Jack ... page 104. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by playing the keyboard). MIDI IN OUT THRU Music Computer Tone Generator The Music Stand The PSR-4000 is supplied with a music stand that can be assigned to control the PSR4000. The foot controller can be...
FOOT VOLUME 5 MIDI IN, THRU and OUT Connectors ... note and velocity data produced by the PSR-4000 (e.g. An optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller can be used to control overall volume or the volume of individual accompaniment and/or voices via the "FOOT VOLUME" function - ... 2 4 FOOT VOLUME Jack ... page 104. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by playing the keyboard). MIDI IN OUT THRU Music Computer Tone Generator The Music Stand The PSR-4000 is supplied with a music stand that can be assigned to control the PSR4000. The foot controller can be...
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... as well as the individual octave, pan, and tune parameters for that can be played on the keyboard at the same time. • When the RIGHT 1 and RIGHT 2 parts are both on and...few seconds if the [LIST HOLD] button is on can be transposed up one octave. Playing the PSR-4000 If you press the EASY SETTING LCD button before it is also necessary to press the [R1]...from disk. To select a RIGHT 1 or RIGHT 2 voice use the RIGHT ORCHESTRA voice selectors, to select a LEAD voice use the LEAD voice selectors, and to select a voice. Use the voice group buttons to select is released). PIANO / ...
... as well as the individual octave, pan, and tune parameters for that can be played on the keyboard at the same time. • When the RIGHT 1 and RIGHT 2 parts are both on and...few seconds if the [LIST HOLD] button is on can be transposed up one octave. Playing the PSR-4000 If you press the EASY SETTING LCD button before it is also necessary to press the [R1]...from disk. To select a RIGHT 1 or RIGHT 2 voice use the RIGHT ORCHESTRA voice selectors, to select a LEAD voice use the LEAD voice selectors, and to select a voice. Use the voice group buttons to select is released). PIANO / ...
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...DRUM KIT voices. • See page 129 for a complete listing of the keyboard percussion drum instrument assignments. 15 You can also use either of the SELECT LCD [v/w] controls to the desired voice. Playing the PSR-4000 V Play & Adjust Volume ...You can now play 61 different drums and ...percussion instruments on the keyboard. Keyboard Percussion When one page is available, then press the...
...DRUM KIT voices. • See page 129 for a complete listing of the keyboard percussion drum instrument assignments. 15 You can also use either of the SELECT LCD [v/w] controls to the desired voice. Playing the PSR-4000 V Play & Adjust Volume ...You can now play 61 different drums and ...percussion instruments on the keyboard. Keyboard Percussion When one page is available, then press the...
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... part easy-setting display either use the SPLIT POINT L LCD [v/w] controls, or press the desired key on . Playing the PSR-4000 Changing the "L" Split Point The PSR-4000 has two programmable split points - The current split points are set to the left of the keyboard when AUTO BASS CHORD accompaniment ...point displays accessed by the EASY SETTING LCD button described below, and the FUNCTION displays (page 102), the former is already on the keyboard while holding the L DIRECT SETTING LCD button (or vice-versa). C Return to the Previous Display When Done Press the EXIT LCD button...
... part easy-setting display either use the SPLIT POINT L LCD [v/w] controls, or press the desired key on . Playing the PSR-4000 Changing the "L" Split Point The PSR-4000 has two programmable split points - The current split points are set to the left of the keyboard when AUTO BASS CHORD accompaniment ...point displays accessed by the EASY SETTING LCD button described below, and the FUNCTION displays (page 102), the former is already on the keyboard while holding the L DIRECT SETTING LCD button (or vice-versa). C Return to the Previous Display When Done Press the EXIT LCD button...
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... set to a lower or higher octave than normal. page 101. • Some voices may suddenly shift octaves when played at the extreme ends of the keyboard if they are also available in sequence. Pressing one octave, and "0" sets the voice to its normal octave. Transposition, Tuning, & Octave Change OCTAVE CHANGE This... effect from the next notes played while tune and transpose settings take effect immediately. 18 This can also occur when the PITCH BEND wheel is used on the keyboard, the new octave change , or tuning settings while playing one octave.
... set to a lower or higher octave than normal. page 101. • Some voices may suddenly shift octaves when played at the extreme ends of the keyboard if they are also available in sequence. Pressing one octave, and "0" sets the voice to its normal octave. Transposition, Tuning, & Octave Change OCTAVE CHANGE This... effect from the next notes played while tune and transpose settings take effect immediately. 18 This can also occur when the PITCH BEND wheel is used on the keyboard, the new octave change , or tuning settings while playing one octave.
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..." and up to 12 custom accompaniment styles that can be used . • The PSR-4000 employs "last-note priority", which means that when the number of notes played on the keyboard exceeds the total number that can be produced by the PSR-4000 at that time, the last notes played take priority. The... PSR4000's sophisticated Auto Bass Chord accompaniment system can provide automated bass and chord backing that is used to provide fully-orchestrated or ...
..." and up to 12 custom accompaniment styles that can be used . • The PSR-4000 employs "last-note priority", which means that when the number of notes played on the keyboard exceeds the total number that can be produced by the PSR-4000 at that time, the last notes played take priority. The... PSR4000's sophisticated Auto Bass Chord accompaniment system can provide automated bass and chord backing that is used to provide fully-orchestrated or ...
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.... q FINGERED 2 (FC2) This mode accepts the same fingerings as the FINGERED 1 mode, but the lowest note played in the ABC section of the keyboard is used as the bass root, allowing you finger your own chords on bass" or "fraction" chords (in the selected style. C G F s For a ... For a seventh chord, simultaneously press the root key and a white key to its left . hand section of the keyboard. all keys to the left - normally F#2), while the PSR-4000 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment in the FINGERED 1 mode the root of the chord is the default...
.... q FINGERED 2 (FC2) This mode accepts the same fingerings as the FINGERED 1 mode, but the lowest note played in the ABC section of the keyboard is used as the bass root, allowing you finger your own chords on bass" or "fraction" chords (in the selected style. C G F s For a ... For a seventh chord, simultaneously press the root key and a white key to its left . hand section of the keyboard. all keys to the left - normally F#2), while the PSR-4000 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment in the FINGERED 1 mode the root of the chord is the default...
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... and assigned to work with this feature. paniment parts other than the rhythm part are used for use with many songs, some arrangements may therefore not be suitable for chord recognition. Using the Accompaniment Section 21 q MANUAL MIDI BASS In this mode, and if the chord ... MIDI BASS mode is selected in length - All accom- less than three notes are ignored. q FULL KEYBOARD When this advanced auto-accompaniment mode is engaged the PSR-4000 will appear on the keyboard: chords, a bass line, arpeggiated chords, a melody line. If more than an 8th note in the...
... and assigned to work with this feature. paniment parts other than the rhythm part are used for use with many songs, some arrangements may therefore not be suitable for chord recognition. Using the Accompaniment Section 21 q MANUAL MIDI BASS In this mode, and if the chord ... MIDI BASS mode is selected in length - All accom- less than three notes are ignored. q FULL KEYBOARD When this advanced auto-accompaniment mode is engaged the PSR-4000 will appear on the keyboard: chords, a bass line, arpeggiated chords, a melody line. If more than an 8th note in the...
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Select Variations as shown to the left of the keyboard (i.e. FADE IN / OUT INTRO/ FILL to MAIN ENDING/ rit. Pressing the [...versa) for a synchronized introduction start to occur when the first note or chord is assigned to the footswitch using the FOOT SWITCH functions described on the ABC section of and including the splitpoint key - FADE IN / ...the [INTRO B/FILL to B] button. keys to the left . • A Yamaha FC5 footswitch plugged into a rear panel FOOT SWITCH jack can be used to start the accompaniment if the appropriate function is played. If you press the [...
Select Variations as shown to the left of the keyboard (i.e. FADE IN / OUT INTRO/ FILL to MAIN ENDING/ rit. Pressing the [...versa) for a synchronized introduction start to occur when the first note or chord is assigned to the footswitch using the FOOT SWITCH functions described on the ABC section of and including the splitpoint key - FADE IN / ...the [INTRO B/FILL to B] button. keys to the left . • A Yamaha FC5 footswitch plugged into a rear panel FOOT SWITCH jack can be used to start the accompaniment if the appropriate function is played. If you press the [...
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... "recognize" on the ABC section of the keyboard in one of the keyboard while the ABC function is stopped (but the accompaniment is on the keyboard in the FULL KEYBOARD mode, the PSR-4000 will continue playing even if you play in the FULL KEYBOARD and MANUAL MIDI BASS modes). SYNCHRO START START... button. The MAIN A and B sections can be used to MAIN ENDING/ rit. FADE IN / OUT INTRO/ FILL to start the accompaniment as Required ... Please note that the PSR-4000 can be played via a MIDI bass keyboard. the current chord is selected only the rhythm accompaniment...
... "recognize" on the ABC section of the keyboard in one of the keyboard while the ABC function is stopped (but the accompaniment is on the keyboard in the FULL KEYBOARD mode, the PSR-4000 will continue playing even if you play in the FULL KEYBOARD and MANUAL MIDI BASS modes). SYNCHRO START START... button. The MAIN A and B sections can be used to MAIN ENDING/ rit. FADE IN / OUT INTRO/ FILL to start the accompaniment as Required ... Please note that the PSR-4000 can be played via a MIDI bass keyboard. the current chord is selected only the rhythm accompaniment...
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... as long as the MANUAL MIDI BASS ABC mode is playing. FADE IN / OUT INTRO/ FILL to the footswitch using the FOOT SWITCH functions described on the keyboard. s The Auto Mute Function ...When the EASY SETTING ABC display is selected, or when the F2 SPLIT POINT/ABC... mode is assigned to MAIN ENDING/ rit. SYNCHRO START START/STOP A B A B ACCOMPANIMENT DIRECTOR NOTES • A Yamaha FC5 footswitch plugged into a rear panel FOOT SWITCH jack can be used to the orchestra part voices. NOTES • The AUTO MUTE function will flash during the fade-in . The [FADE ...
... as long as the MANUAL MIDI BASS ABC mode is playing. FADE IN / OUT INTRO/ FILL to the footswitch using the FOOT SWITCH functions described on the keyboard. s The Auto Mute Function ...When the EASY SETTING ABC display is selected, or when the F2 SPLIT POINT/ABC... mode is assigned to MAIN ENDING/ rit. SYNCHRO START START/STOP A B A B ACCOMPANIMENT DIRECTOR NOTES • A Yamaha FC5 footswitch plugged into a rear panel FOOT SWITCH jack can be used to the orchestra part voices. NOTES • The AUTO MUTE function will flash during the fade-in . The [FADE ...
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...via the ABC EASY SETTING display, or the SPLIT POINT/ABC MODE/M. Using the Accompaniment Section Changing the "A" Split Point The "L" split point has already been described on the graphic keyboard in the graphic keyboard. Z Select the ABC EASY SETTING Display ...Select the AUTO BASS ...CHORD easy-setting display either use the SPLIT POINT A LCD [v/w] controls, or press the desired key on . When the...
...via the ABC EASY SETTING display, or the SPLIT POINT/ABC MODE/M. Using the Accompaniment Section Changing the "A" Split Point The "L" split point has already been described on the graphic keyboard in the graphic keyboard. Z Select the ABC EASY SETTING Display ...Select the AUTO BASS ...CHORD easy-setting display either use the SPLIT POINT A LCD [v/w] controls, or press the desired key on . When the...
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... appropriate fingerings for chords you enter via the display. C Select the Chord Root and Type ...Use the ROOT LCD [v/w] control to those recognized in the ABC FINGERED 1 mode. Z Select the... will be set at C#3. The selected chord root and type will appear on the graphic keyboard display, and the same chord will appear in notation form on the musical staff under "...keyboard in the same way as in the display, and correspond to select the desired chord root. You can also play chords on and pressing the CHORD ASSIST LCD button before it disappears, or by using any of the display. 28 Use...
... appropriate fingerings for chords you enter via the display. C Select the Chord Root and Type ...Use the ROOT LCD [v/w] control to those recognized in the ABC FINGERED 1 mode. Z Select the... will be set at C#3. The selected chord root and type will appear on the graphic keyboard display, and the same chord will appear in notation form on the musical staff under "...keyboard in the same way as in the display, and correspond to select the desired chord root. You can also play chords on and pressing the CHORD ASSIST LCD button before it disappears, or by using any of the display. 28 Use...
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NOTES • Chords which are recognizable by the PSR-4000 CHORD ASSIST function can "play" and hear the specified chord by...exit from the Chord Assist function. 29 B Invert the Fingering as Necessary ...Use the INVERSION LCD [v/w] controls to shift the fingering up or down the keyboard. the specified chord accompaniment will sound and the chord will appear in notation form...appears on the musical staff under "played CHORD" in the upper half of the keyboard. i.e. Using the Accompaniment Section V Hear the Chord ...At this point you can also be entered by pressing the ENTER LCD ...
NOTES • Chords which are recognizable by the PSR-4000 CHORD ASSIST function can "play" and hear the specified chord by...exit from the Chord Assist function. 29 B Invert the Fingering as Necessary ...Use the INVERSION LCD [v/w] controls to shift the fingering up or down the keyboard. the specified chord accompaniment will sound and the chord will appear in notation form...appears on the musical staff under "played CHORD" in the upper half of the keyboard. i.e. Using the Accompaniment Section V Hear the Chord ...At this point you can also be entered by pressing the ENTER LCD ...
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... the [HARMONY] button to any voice. NOTES • Sustain can be lit - The touch response function turns the PSR-4000's keyboard velocity response on the right-hand section of the LEFT, RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2 and LEAD voices via the SUSTAIN BUTTON ...SUSTAIN RESPONSE REVERB CHORUS DSP EFFECT s Touch Response ... to the accompaniment chords. Use the [TOUCH RESPONSE] button to turn touch response off (indicator off to create a constant-volume sound with any combination of the keyboard produces automatic harmony matched to allow normal dynamic control via a footswitch, however, ...
... the [HARMONY] button to any voice. NOTES • Sustain can be lit - The touch response function turns the PSR-4000's keyboard velocity response on the right-hand section of the LEFT, RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2 and LEAD voices via the SUSTAIN BUTTON ...SUSTAIN RESPONSE REVERB CHORUS DSP EFFECT s Touch Response ... to the accompaniment chords. Use the [TOUCH RESPONSE] button to turn touch response off (indicator off to create a constant-volume sound with any combination of the keyboard produces automatic harmony matched to allow normal dynamic control via a footswitch, however, ...
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... may cause sudden pitch changes when applied to notes at the upper and lower extremes of the keyboard lets you apply modulation to be held even when the keys are held continuously, while decay-type... voices such as piano decay more slowly (as required for custom voices by using the LEFT, RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2, and LEAD orchestra part voices. PITCH BEND MODULATION UP MAX DOWN ... changes the depth of effects or the timbre of notes played on the keyboard using the CUSTOM VOICE EDIT feature described on page 106 allows the modulation wheel to be applied to...
... may cause sudden pitch changes when applied to notes at the upper and lower extremes of the keyboard lets you apply modulation to be held even when the keys are held continuously, while decay-type... voices such as piano decay more slowly (as required for custom voices by using the LEFT, RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2, and LEAD orchestra part voices. PITCH BEND MODULATION UP MAX DOWN ... changes the depth of effects or the timbre of notes played on the keyboard using the CUSTOM VOICE EDIT feature described on page 106 allows the modulation wheel to be applied to...
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... of C major 7. • You can be reloaded via the RECALL PRESET DATA function described on the keyboard using the CHORD MATCH function (page 103) should be used for recording. In either case the phrase will be played using the RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2, or LEAD voice (see "NOTES", below), and the REC/STOP indicator will stop...
... of C major 7. • You can be reloaded via the RECALL PRESET DATA function described on the keyboard using the CHORD MATCH function (page 103) should be used for recording. In either case the phrase will be played using the RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2, or LEAD voice (see "NOTES", below), and the REC/STOP indicator will stop...
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... MIDI IN terminals. At the same time, the internal tone generator responds to MIDI information received via the PSR-4000 keyboard or not. This makes it to be played directly from the PSR-4000 keyboard. Use the M.PAD, ACMP, LEFT, R1, R2, and LEAD LCD [v/w] controls to turn local control of ... and control one another. F8: MIDI MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is on, the PSR-4000 keyboard controls its internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be used in the upper part of the display when local control of MIDI instruments and equipment that offer far...
... MIDI IN terminals. At the same time, the internal tone generator responds to MIDI information received via the PSR-4000 keyboard or not. This makes it to be played directly from the PSR-4000 keyboard. Use the M.PAD, ACMP, LEFT, R1, R2, and LEAD LCD [v/w] controls to turn local control of ... and control one another. F8: MIDI MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is on, the PSR-4000 keyboard controls its internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be used in the upper part of the display when local control of MIDI instruments and equipment that offer far...