Owner's Manual
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... Disk (Refer to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference. The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of -theart digital electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we ...
... Disk (Refer to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference. The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of -theart digital electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we ...
Owner's Manual
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...set up the PSR-550, you need. It shows you have some problem with the enormous variety of features and functions of the PSR-550 according to their solutions are listed here in the order they appear in a very simple and easy-to get started playing and using your Yamaha dealer or service... center. page 135 If the PSR-550 does not function as the Voice list, Preset Style list, Effect list, MIDI data format...
...set up the PSR-550, you need. It shows you have some problem with the enormous variety of features and functions of the PSR-550 according to their solutions are listed here in the order they appear in a very simple and easy-to get started playing and using your Yamaha dealer or service... center. page 135 If the PSR-550 does not function as the Voice list, Preset Style list, Effect list, MIDI data format...
Owner's Manual
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...102 Naming User Styles 104 Clearing User Style Data 104 MIDI Functions 106 What's MIDI 106 What You Can Do With MIDI 108 MIDI Data Compatibility 109 Connecting to a Personal Computer 110 MIDI Template 112 MIDI Transmit Setting 114 MIDI Receive Setting 115 Local Control 116 Clock 116 Initial ...List 133 DSP Type List 133 Harmony/Echo Type List 134 Troubleshooting 135 Data Backup & Initialization 136 Alert Message List 137 MIDI Data Format 139 MIDI Implementation Chart 151 Index 153 Specifications 156 7 5 Punch In/Out and Start Measure . 84 Quantize 86 Editing Setup ...
...102 Naming User Styles 104 Clearing User Style Data 104 MIDI Functions 106 What's MIDI 106 What You Can Do With MIDI 108 MIDI Data Compatibility 109 Connecting to a Personal Computer 110 MIDI Template 112 MIDI Transmit Setting 114 MIDI Receive Setting 115 Local Control 116 Clock 116 Initial ...List 133 DSP Type List 133 Harmony/Echo Type List 134 Troubleshooting 135 Data Backup & Initialization 136 Alert Message List 137 MIDI Data Format 139 MIDI Implementation Chart 151 Index 153 Specifications 156 7 5 Punch In/Out and Start Measure . 84 Quantize 86 Editing Setup ...
Owner's Manual
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... GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 108) * Connect the PSR-550 directly to a computer, for your performance in special, unusual ways - is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which uses a unique conversion system to instantly configure the PSR-550 for advanced recording, editing and playing back of song data. (→ Page 110) * Use...
... GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 108) * Connect the PSR-550 directly to a computer, for your performance in special, unusual ways - is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which uses a unique conversion system to instantly configure the PSR-550 for advanced recording, editing and playing back of song data. (→ Page 110) * Use...
Owner's Manual
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... $3 Disk Drive 58 $4 PITCH BEND wheel 30 Rear Panel Controls $5 PHONES/OUTPUT jack 10 $6 FOOTSWITCH jack 10 $7 TO HOST connector 107 $8 HOST SELECT switch 110 $9 MIDI IN/OUT connectors 107 %0 DC IN 10-12V jack 12 11 9
... $3 Disk Drive 58 $4 PITCH BEND wheel 30 Rear Panel Controls $5 PHONES/OUTPUT jack 10 $6 FOOTSWITCH jack 10 $7 TO HOST connector 107 $8 HOST SELECT switch 110 $9 MIDI IN/OUT connectors 107 %0 DC IN 10-12V jack 12 11 9
Owner's Manual
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...saved to disk individually or in Yamaha's DOC format. Up to page 9 for much higher sound quality. The extension indicates the type of 60 files can play them back (page 78). The data recorded with the PSR-550 Data Type Extension Save User song (Standard MIDI format0) .MID - O O...and registration data to floppy disks, create your own performances to User songs and play back song files collected on these disks. q The PSR-550 features special User style, User pad and Registration Memory functions. User style (Style file format) .USR O User pad .USR O ...
...saved to disk individually or in Yamaha's DOC format. Up to page 9 for much higher sound quality. The extension indicates the type of 60 files can play them back (page 78). The data recorded with the PSR-550 Data Type Extension Save User song (Standard MIDI format0) .MID - O O...and registration data to floppy disks, create your own performances to User songs and play back song files collected on these disks. q The PSR-550 features special User style, User pad and Registration Memory functions. User style (Style file format) .USR O User pad .USR O ...
Owner's Manual
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The PSR-550 provides two different ways to record: Quick Recording and Multi Track Recording. Set this method, you can record up to sixteen independent tracks. After finishing ... recorded data from the keyboard as you play them. • Note ON (key press), note OFF (key release), and velocity (strength of key press) are MIDI data events (playing information) (page 107). 78 76
The PSR-550 provides two different ways to record: Quick Recording and Multi Track Recording. Set this method, you can record up to sixteen independent tracks. After finishing ... recorded data from the keyboard as you play them. • Note ON (key press), note OFF (key release), and velocity (strength of key press) are MIDI data events (playing information) (page 107). 78 76
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... outlet during recording, since various settings (such as Clear (page 104) and Drum Cancel (page 99). s About Recording User Styles In recording a User song, the PSR-550 records your new, original style by a single button press. In style recording, the recorded data is done in the loss of the three User styles... recording will stop. • Since recording is done in measure units, you intend to the loop while hearing previously recorded material. Recording of measures as MIDI data.
... outlet during recording, since various settings (such as Clear (page 104) and Drum Cancel (page 99). s About Recording User Styles In recording a User song, the PSR-550 records your new, original style by a single button press. In style recording, the recorded data is done in the loss of the three User styles... recording will stop. • Since recording is done in measure units, you intend to the loop while hearing previously recorded material. Recording of measures as MIDI data.
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...example, let's say you make sure to read this section: • Connecting to a Personal Computer page 110 q The PSR-550 lets you play a "C" quarter note using the MIDI functions you directly pluck a string and the note sounds. Let's consider an acoustic piano and a classical guitar as how... and "when was it can do, as well as representative acoustic instruments. Based on your PSR-550. q If you don't know what voice) Note number (with a computer, read these are MIDI terminals (MIDI IN, MIDI OUT), a TO HOST terminal, and a HOST SELECT switch. As shown in the illustration above...
...example, let's say you make sure to read this section: • Connecting to a Personal Computer page 110 q The PSR-550 lets you play a "C" quarter note using the MIDI functions you directly pluck a string and the note sounds. Let's consider an acoustic piano and a classical guitar as how... and "when was it can do, as well as representative acoustic instruments. Based on your PSR-550. q If you don't know what voice) Note number (with a computer, read these are MIDI terminals (MIDI IN, MIDI OUT), a TO HOST terminal, and a HOST SELECT switch. As shown in the illustration above...
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... pressed, plus a velocity value based on pages 139 and 151. q MIDI OUT ..... Transmits the PSR-550's keyboard information as MIDI data to the MIDI terminals of a personal computer using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be controlled by the incoming MIDI messages which automatically determine tone generator mode, select MIDI channels, voices and effects, change bank select MSB/LSB setting...
... pressed, plus a velocity value based on pages 139 and 151. q MIDI OUT ..... Transmits the PSR-550's keyboard information as MIDI data to the MIDI terminals of a personal computer using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be controlled by the incoming MIDI messages which automatically determine tone generator mode, select MIDI channels, voices and effects, change bank select MSB/LSB setting...
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... send (page 117). 108 106 Imagine that there are sixteen separate pipes in the connected MIDI cable. What You Can Do With MIDI q Use the PSR-550 as a personal computer). PSR-550 • When using the PSR-550 Auto Accompaniment on the PSR-550 (playback). MIDI receive settings (page 115). For example, several tracks can see, it again on a external sequencer...
... send (page 117). 108 106 Imagine that there are sixteen separate pipes in the connected MIDI cable. What You Can Do With MIDI q Use the PSR-550 as a personal computer). PSR-550 • When using the PSR-550 Auto Accompaniment on the PSR-550 (playback). MIDI receive settings (page 115). For example, several tracks can see, it again on a external sequencer...
Owner's Manual
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...DOC This voice allocation format is compaible with both Format 0 and Format 1. • Song data recorded on the PSR-550 is compatible with many of Yamaha's MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series instruments. Sequence format The system which uses a unique conversion system to specific numbers, called...enhancement of the GM System Level 1 format, and was developed by PSR-550, and whether or not the PSR-550 can be played back. q GM System Level 1 This is compatible with many of Yamaha's MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series instruments. Playback is only possible when ...
...DOC This voice allocation format is compaible with both Format 0 and Format 1. • Song data recorded on the PSR-550 is compatible with many of Yamaha's MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series instruments. Sequence format The system which uses a unique conversion system to specific numbers, called...enhancement of the GM System Level 1 format, and was developed by PSR-550, and whether or not the PSR-550 can be played back. q GM System Level 1 This is compatible with many of Yamaha's MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series instruments. Playback is only possible when ...
Owner's Manual
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... features a USB interface, we recommend using . The PSR-550 can be connected in the application software to match the setting of the MIDI interface you are using the Yamaha UX256. Set the HOST SELECT switch to "MIDI." Set the HOST SELECT switch on the MIDI interface to the MIDI IN terminal of powerful and versatile software for...
... features a USB interface, we recommend using . The PSR-550 can be connected in the application software to match the setting of the MIDI interface you are using the Yamaha UX256. Set the HOST SELECT switch to "MIDI." Set the HOST SELECT switch on the MIDI interface to the MIDI IN terminal of powerful and versatile software for...
Owner's Manual
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... SELECT switch in this manual are using, refer to the TO HOST terminal on the PSR-550 using a serial cable (system peripheral cable, 8 bit). PSR-550 mini DIN 8-pin YAMAHA CCJ-MAC mini DIN 8-pin Set the MIDI interface clock in the "Mac" position. q IBM-PC/AT Series Connect the RS-... owner's manuals. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • IBM PC/AT is a trademark of the cable. MIDI Functions PSR-550 mini DIN 8-pin YAMAHA CCJ-PC2 D-SUB 9-pin When using a D-SUB 25P → MINI DIN 8P cross cable, connect using a D-SUB 9P plug adaptor on ...
... SELECT switch in this manual are using, refer to the TO HOST terminal on the PSR-550 using a serial cable (system peripheral cable, 8 bit). PSR-550 mini DIN 8-pin YAMAHA CCJ-MAC mini DIN 8-pin Set the MIDI interface clock in the "Mac" position. q IBM-PC/AT Series Connect the RS-... owner's manuals. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • IBM PC/AT is a trademark of the cable. MIDI Functions PSR-550 mini DIN 8-pin YAMAHA CCJ-PC2 D-SUB 9-pin When using a D-SUB 25P → MINI DIN 8P cross cable, connect using a D-SUB 9P plug adaptor on ...
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MIDI Functions MIDI Template The PSR-550 is set to display the MIDI screen. 4 Select "Template." For proper MIDI operation, it is necessary to determine which data is capable of transmitting and receiving MIDI data over sixteen independent channels. F4 Midi 3 Press the [NEXT] button to which channel. Temp=XG Module 6 Select a MIDI Template. Temp=Acmp Out 112 110 The...
MIDI Functions MIDI Template The PSR-550 is set to display the MIDI screen. 4 Select "Template." For proper MIDI operation, it is necessary to determine which data is capable of transmitting and receiving MIDI data over sixteen independent channels. F4 Midi 3 Press the [NEXT] button to which channel. Temp=XG Module 6 Select a MIDI Template. Temp=Acmp Out 112 110 The...
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.... All receive channels are set to play the PSR-550 and detect chords and basses in other words, using it strictly as a controller for outputting MIDI data, without using the PSR-550 as a multi-timbral XG tone generator. When playing the PSR-550 using the PSR-550 as a master keyboard; Completed q MIDI Template List Keyboard Out Acmp Out Song Out...
.... All receive channels are set to play the PSR-550 and detect chords and basses in other words, using it strictly as a controller for outputting MIDI data, without using the PSR-550 as a multi-timbral XG tone generator. When playing the PSR-550 using the PSR-550 as a master keyboard; Completed q MIDI Template List Keyboard Out Acmp Out Song Out...
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MIDI Functions MIDI Transmit Setting The PSR-550 can cause operational errors, check the PSR-550 Local Control setting (page 116), and the MIDI THRU settings of the [TRACK1]-[TRACK16] buttons to select a MIDI channel. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. 3 Press the [NEXT] button to display the MIDI Transmit Ch screen. 6 Set a MIDI... Song track 1-16 * "Right-hand keyboard playing" and "Left-hand keyboard playing" indicate the performance played on all 16 MIDI channels. The Transmit Channel and Transmit Track functions determine what PSR-550 data is transmitted.
MIDI Functions MIDI Transmit Setting The PSR-550 can cause operational errors, check the PSR-550 Local Control setting (page 116), and the MIDI THRU settings of the [TRACK1]-[TRACK16] buttons to select a MIDI channel. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. 3 Press the [NEXT] button to display the MIDI Transmit Ch screen. 6 Set a MIDI... Song track 1-16 * "Right-hand keyboard playing" and "Left-hand keyboard playing" indicate the performance played on all 16 MIDI channels. The Transmit Channel and Transmit Track functions determine what PSR-550 data is transmitted.
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...functions determine how each channel will be detected depend on the fingering mode on the PSR-550. q Press one of the accompaniment on/off . The chords to be detected regardless of the [TRACK1]-[TRACK16] buttons to select a MIDI channel. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] ...the fingerings in the same way as data generated by the PSR-550's own keyboard. Reciv Ch01=XG/GM q Select a receive mode with the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. MIDI Functions MIDI Receive Setting The PSR-550 can simultaneously receive data on all channels are set to "...
...functions determine how each channel will be detected depend on the fingering mode on the PSR-550. q Press one of the accompaniment on/off . The chords to be detected regardless of the [TRACK1]-[TRACK16] buttons to select a MIDI channel. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] ...the fingerings in the same way as data generated by the PSR-550's own keyboard. Reciv Ch01=XG/GM q Select a receive mode with the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. MIDI Functions MIDI Receive Setting The PSR-550 can simultaneously receive data on all channels are set to "...
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...to display the Local Control screen. 6 Turn the Local Control on or off , however, so that while an external MIDI sequencer, for example, plays the PSR-550 internal voices, an external tone generator can be enabled or disabled as required. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] ...button. 116 114 Local control can be played directly from the PSR-550 keyboard. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Select "Midi". When MIDI clock reception is enabled ("Ext"), however, all of an external MIDI clock signal can respond to MIDI information received on the keyboard. Clock Reception of the time-based ...
...to display the Local Control screen. 6 Turn the Local Control on or off , however, so that while an external MIDI sequencer, for example, plays the PSR-550 internal voices, an external tone generator can be enabled or disabled as required. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] ...button. 116 114 Local control can be played directly from the PSR-550 keyboard. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Select "Midi". When MIDI clock reception is enabled ("Ext"), however, all of an external MIDI clock signal can respond to MIDI information received on the keyboard. Clock Reception of the time-based ...
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...NO] button. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. 3 Press the [NEXT] button to a second PSR-550 or a MIDI data storage device. Midi Clock =Int MIDI Functions • The default Clock setting (factory setting) is "Int." • When the Clock setting is "Ext", "EC" will appear...data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. If you want to an external sequencer. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Select "Midi." Midi:Clock 5 Press the [NEXT] button to display the Clock screen. 6 Set the Clock to display the Init Send screen. 6 Execute the Init Send ...
...NO] button. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. 3 Press the [NEXT] button to a second PSR-550 or a MIDI data storage device. Midi Clock =Int MIDI Functions • The default Clock setting (factory setting) is "Int." • When the Clock setting is "Ext", "EC" will appear...data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. If you want to an external sequencer. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Select "Midi." Midi:Clock 5 Press the [NEXT] button to display the Clock screen. 6 Set the Clock to display the Init Send screen. 6 Execute the Init Send ...