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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter).
DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other
than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically
recommended by Yamaha.

This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these
may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a
rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being
charged.

This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a
cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is
used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.

When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery
case rupture.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

Warning:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the
time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of
household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.

This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that
could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods
of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult
an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before
damage occurs.

Disposal Notice:

NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a
function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not
covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners
responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your
dealer before requesting service.

Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local,
state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that
contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist
you, please contact Yamaha directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model
number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this
plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date
of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a
permanent record of your purchase.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Model

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping
with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of
the following:

Serial No.
Purchase Date

Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if
applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of
battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
92-BP (bottom)

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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not
expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by
the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/
or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s
supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC
authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the
requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital
devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies
and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in
the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation
of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does

not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If
this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be
determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by
the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or
fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the
lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,
please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of
product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact
Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600
Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

OBSERVERA!
Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den
ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.
ADVARSEL: Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt,
sålæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — også
selvom der or slukket på apparatets afbryder.
VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko
laitetta verkosta.
(standby)

This product contains a high intensity lamp
that contains a small amount of mercury.
Disposal of this material may be regulated
due to environmental considerations.
For disposal information in the United States, refer to
the Electronic Industries Alliance web site:
www.eiae.org
* This applies only to products distributed by
YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

(class B)

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America
Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif.
90620
Telephone : 714-522-9011
Type of Equipment : Electronic Keyboard
Model Name : PSR-S500
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is
suspected.
* This applies only to products distributed by
YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

(FCC DoC)

(mercury)

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
Connecting the Plug and Cord
IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE
: NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus
may not correspond with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal
of the three pin plug.
• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble
Music (U.K.) Ltd.

(2 wires)

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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical
shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/AC power adaptor

Water warning

• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage
is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-300, PA-301 or an equivalent recommended by
Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument
or overheating.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have
accumulated on it.
• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators,
and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects
on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll
anything over it.

Do not open
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it
should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into
any openings.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

Fire warning
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.

If you notice any abnormality
• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a
sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or
smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,
disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage
to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold
the plug itself and not the cord.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during
electrical storms.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector.
Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the
outlet.

Location
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or
heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal
components.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally
fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily
accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the
power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power
switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum
level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug
the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
• Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or
rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the
internal components or result in the instrument falling over.

• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile
phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may
generate noise.

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Connections
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the
power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components,
set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all
components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls
while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.

Maintenance
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

Handling caution
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel
or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the
power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time at a
high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing
loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a
physician.

Saving data
Saving and backing up your data
• The panel settings and some other types of data are not retained in memory
when you turn off the power to the instrument. Save data you want to keep to the
Registration Memory (page 67.)
Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation.
Save important data to a USB storage device/or other external device such as a
computer. (pages 76, 87)

Backing up the USB storage device/external media
• To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you
save your important data onto two USB storage devices/external media.

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might
discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not
use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long
time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.

The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on
your instrument.
● Trademarks
• The bitmap fonts used in this instrument have been provided by and are the property of Ricoh Co., Ltd.
• Windows is the registered trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation.
• The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it
has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI
files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use
is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE
ILLEGAL COPIES.
Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited
except for your personal use.

Logos
GM System Level 1
“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standard which ensures that any GM-compatible music
data can be accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of manufacturer. The GM
mark is affixed to all software and hardware products that support GM System Level.

XGlite
As its name implies, “XGlite” is a simplified version of Yamaha’s high-quality XG tone generation format.
Naturally, you can play back any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator. However, keep in mind that
some songs may play back differently compared to the original data, due to the reduced set of control
parameters and effects.

XF
The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with greater functionality and
open-ended expandability for the future. The instrument is capable of displaying lyrics when an XF file containing lyric data is played.

STYLE FILE
The Style File Format is Yamaha’s original style file format which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types.

USB
USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. It is a serial interface for connecting a computer with
peripheral Devices. It allows “hot swapping” (connecting peripheral devices while the power to the computer is on).

PSR-S500 Owner’s Manual

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-S500
PortaTone!
Please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the instrument
in order to take full advantage of its various features.
Make sure to keep this manual in a safe and handy place even after you
finish reading, and refer to it often when you need to better understand
an operation or function.

Accessories
The instrument package includes the following items. Please check that you have them all.
•
•
•
•

Music rest
Accessory CD-ROM
Owner’s manual (this book)
AC Power Adaptor (May not be included depending on your particular area.
Please check with your Yamaha dealer.)

PSR-S500 Owner’s Manual

Special Features of the PSR-S500
■ Play a Variety of Instrument Voices

Page 17

The instrument voice that sounds when you play the keyboard can be
changed to violin, flute, harp, or any of an extensive range of voices. You
can change the mood of a song written for piano, for example, by using violin to play it instead. Experience a whole new world of musical variety.

■ Save and Recall Panel Settings to Registration Memory
This convenient function lets you save a ‘snapshot’ of your custom panel
settings—up to 64 complete “Registrations.” These can be called up
instantly any time you need them—perfect for making broad sound/effect
changes when playing live!

■ Play Along with Styles

Page 67

8 banks x 8 presets = 64 Registrations

Page 23

Want to play with full accompaniment? Try the auto-accompaniment
Styles. The accompaniment styles provide the equivalent of a full backing
band covering wide variety of styles from waltzes to 8-beat to samba … and
much more. Select a style that matches the music you want to play, or
experiment with new styles to expand your musical horizons.

■ Easy Performance with Music Notation Display

Page 30

When you play back a song, the corresponding score will be shown on the
display as the song plays. This is a great way to learn how to read music. If
the song contains lyric and chord data*, the lyrics and chords will also appear
on the score display.
* No lyrics or chords will appear on the display if the song you are using with the score display function does not contain the appropriate lyric and chord data.

■ Save and Load Data to USB Flash Memory or Computer
These data organization tools let you store your original User songs or custom panel settings (Registration Memory) to a USB Flash Memory device
or a computer, then load the data back to the instrument as needed.

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Pages 73 and 83

Contents
Logos........................................................................................ 6
Accessories .............................................................................. 7
Special Features of the PSR-S500 .......................................... 8

Setting Up

Power Requirements .............................................................. 10
Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack) ............. 10
Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack)............................. 10
Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal)............................ 11
Turning the Power On ............................................................ 11
Changing the Display language ............................................. 12
Adjusting the LCD CONTRAST control .................................. 12

Panel Controls and Terminals

Front Panel ............................................................................. 14
Rear Panel ............................................................................. 15

Quick Guide
Playing Songs
Try playing a variety of Instrument Voices

16
17

Select and Play a Voice ......................................................... 17
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously—DUAL.......................... 18
Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands
—LEFT .............................................................................. 19
Playing Drum Kits ................................................................... 21

Playing Styles

Select a Styles Rhythm .......................................................... 22
Playing Along with a Style ...................................................... 23
Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords .................................... 25

Playing with the Music Database

Using Various Functions

Playing with the metronome ................................................... 49
Using Tap Start....................................................................... 51
Touch Response .................................................................... 51
EQ settings ............................................................................. 52
Pitch Controls ......................................................................... 53
Changing the pitch of the instrument in octaves..................... 54

Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions

Pattern Variation (sections) .................................................... 55
One Touch Setting.................................................................. 58
Variation Change and OTS (OTS LINK)................................. 58
Setting the Split Point ............................................................. 59
Playing a Style with Chords but without Rhythm
(Stop Accompaniment) ...................................................... 60
Adjusting the Style Volume..................................................... 60
Chord Basics .......................................................................... 61
User Style ............................................................................... 63
Playing Styles Using the Entire Keyboard .............................. 63

Song Settings

Song Volumes ........................................................................ 64
Changing the Tempo .............................................................. 64
A-B Repeat ............................................................................. 65
Muting Independent Song Parts ............................................. 66

Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings

Selecting and Listening to a Song .......................................... 27
Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause ...................... 28
Types of Songs ...................................................................... 29
Displaying the Song Score ..................................................... 30
Displaying the Lyrics............................................................... 31

Recording Your Own Performance

Track Configuration ................................................................ 32
Quick Recording Procedure ................................................... 33
Multi-track Recording Procedure ............................................ 34
Song Clear—Deleting User Songs ......................................... 37
Track Clear—Deleting a Specified Track From a User Song . 38

Backup and Initialization

Backup ................................................................................... 39
Initialization............................................................................. 39

Basic Operation and Displays

Basic Operation ...................................................................... 40
The Displays........................................................................... 42
MAIN Display Items ................................................................ 43

Saving to the Registration Memory ........................................ 67
Recalling a Registration Memory............................................ 68
Registration Clear—Deleting a Specified Registration
Memory.............................................................................. 69

The Functions

Selecting and Setting Functions ............................................. 70

Using USB Flash Memory
Using Songs

USB Flash Memory ................................................................ 73
Using USB Flash Memory ...................................................... 74
Formatting USB Flash Memory .............................................. 75
Saving Data ............................................................................ 76
Convert a User Song to SMF Format and Save ..................... 77
Loading User Files and Style Files ......................................... 78
Deleting Data from USB Flash Memory ................................. 79
Playing Songs Saved to USB Flash Memory ......................... 79

Connections

Connectors ............................................................................. 80
Connection to a USB Storage Device .................................... 80
Connecting a Personal Computer .......................................... 82
Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer ....... 83
Initial Send .............................................................................. 84
Transferring Data Between the Computer and Instrument ..... 85

Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide

Important Notices about the CD-ROM.................................... 88
CD-ROM Contents ................................................................. 89
System Requirements ............................................................ 90
Software Installation ............................................................... 90

Appendix

Reference
Playing with the Effects

Adding Harmony..................................................................... 44
Changing the Reverb Type .................................................... 45
Changing the Chorus Type .................................................... 46
Panel Sustain ......................................................................... 47
Adding DSP ............................................................................ 47
Pitch Bend .............................................................................. 48

Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 95
Messages .............................................................................. 96
Voice List ................................................................................ 98
Drum Kit List ......................................................................... 104
Style List ............................................................................... 107
Music Database List ............................................................. 108
Effect Type List ..................................................................... 110
MIDI Implementation Chart................................................... 114
MIDI Data Format ................................................................. 116
Specifications ....................................................................... 117
Index ..................................................................................... 118

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Setting Up
Be sure to do the following operations
BEFORE turning on the power.

Power Requirements

Make all necessary connections below
BEFORE turning the power on.

Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack)

Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the
instrument is set to STANDBY.
• Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-300 or PA-301 AC Power Adaptor (or
other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power
your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors
may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the
instrument.

Connect the AC adaptor (PA-300, PA-301 or other
adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the
power supply jack.
Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
CAUTION

The instrument speakers are automatically shut off
when a plug is inserted into this jack. The PHONES/
OUTPUT jack also functions as an external output. You
can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard
amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or other
line-level audio device to send the instrument’s output
signal to that device.

• Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument,
or during electrical storms.
• Avoid listening with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time; doing so may not only result in ear fatigue, it may be
damaging to your hearing.

CAUTION
• To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of the external
devices at the minimum setting before connecting them. Failure to
observe these cautions may result in electric shock or equipment
damage. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all devices at their
minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while
playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.

PA-300 or
PA-301

AC outlet

Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack)

The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain
as you play by pressing a footswitch. Plug the Yamaha
FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use it to switch
sustain on and off.
NOTE
• Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before turning on the power.
• Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing this
changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed
footswitch operation.

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Setting Up

Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal)

Turning the Power On
Turn down the volume by turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the left and press the [STANDBY/ON]
switch to turn on the power. Press the [STANDBY/ON]
switch again to turn the power OFF.

Connect the instrument’s USB terminal to the USB terminal of a computer, and you can transfer performance
data and song files between the two (page 85). To use
the USB data-transfer features you’ll need to do the following:

Backup data in the flash memory is loaded to the instrument when the power is turned on. If no backup data
exists on flash memory, all instrument settings are
restored to the initial factory defaults when the power is
turned on.

• First, make sure the POWER switch on the instrument is set to OFF, then use a USB cable to connect the instrument to the computer. After making
the connections, turn the instrument’s power on.
• Install the USB MIDI driver on your computer.

• Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is
still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are
not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the
AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.

Installation of the USB-MIDI driver is described on
page 90.

CAUTION

CAUTION
• Never attempt to turn the power off when a “Writing..” message is
shown in the display. Doing so can damage the flash memory and
result in a loss of data.

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Setting Up

Changing the Display language

Adjusting the LCD CONTRAST control

This instrument allows you to select English or Japanese as the display language. The default display language is English, but if you switch to Japanese the
lyrics, file names and some messages will be displayed
in Japanese where appropriate.

Adjust the LCD CONTRAST control on the rear panel
of the instrument for optimum display legibility.

Press the [FUNCTION] button.

Press the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons a num-

ber of times until the “Language” item appears.
The currently selected display language will appear
below the “Language” item.

Language item

The currently
selected language

Select a display language.

The [+] button selects English and the [-] button
selects Japanese.
The language selection will be stored in the internal
flash memory so that it is retained even when the
power is turned off.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN dis-

play.

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Setting Up

● Music Rest
Insert the music rest
into the slots as
shown.

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Panel Controls and Terminals

!0
!2

!3 !4
!1

Front Panel
q [STANDBY/ON] switch .................... page 16
w [MASTER VOLUME] control.... pages 16, 40
e [DEMO] button ................................. page 16
r [SONG MODE] button ..................... page 27
t SONG
[PRESET], [USER], [USB] buttons
..................................................... page 27
[SCORE] button ............................ page 30
[LYRICS] button ............................ page 31
[REC] button ................................. page 33
y STYLE............................................... page 22
u STYLE CONTROL
[OTS LINK] button ........................ page 58
[AUTO FILL IN] button .................. page 55
[ACMP] button .............................. page 23
INTRO [I]–[III] buttons .................. page 55
MAIN VARIATION [A]–[D] buttons
..................................................... page 55
ENDING/rit. [I]–[III] buttons .......... page 55
[SYNC STOP] button .................... page 57
[SYNC START] button .......... pages 23, 56
[START/STOP] button........... pages 22, 41
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i SONG CONTROL
[r] button.................................... page 28
[f] button .................................... page 28
[A B] button .............................. page 65
[ ] button..................................... page 28
[>/■] button...........................pages 28, 41
o TRANSPOSE [+] and [-] buttons .... page 53
!0 [METRONOME] button.................... page 49
!1 [TAP TEMPO] button ....................... page 51
!2 TEMPO [+] and [-] buttons.............. page 49
!3 [REGIST/TRACK] button................. page 66
!4 [MEMORY] button ........................... page 67
!5 REGIST BANK [+] and [-] buttons.. page 67
!6 REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]–[8]
buttons............................................. page 67
!7 Display ......................................pages 12, 42
!8 [EXIT] button ................................... page 42

Panel Controls and Terminals

@2 @3

@4
@5

@7
@8

Rear Panel
#0

Rear Panel
!9 Dial.................................................... page 41

#0 SUSTAIN jack................................... page 10

@0 [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons ............. page 41

#1 USB TO HOST and TO DEVICE
terminals .......................................... page 80

@1 CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons ... page 41
@2 [FUNCTION] button ......................... page 70
@3 [MDB] button ................................... page 26
@4 FILE MENU [MENU] and
[EXECUTE] buttons................. pages 74, 75

#2 CONTRAST knob ............................ page 12
#3 PHONES/OUTPUT jack ................... page 10
#4 DC IN 16V jack................................. page 10

@5 ONE TOUCH SETTING [1]–[4]
buttons ............................................. page 58
@6 VOICE ............................................... page 17
@7 VOICE CONTROL
[LEFT] button ................................ page 19
[DUAL] button ............................... page 18
[HARMONY] button ...................... page 44
[TOUCH] button ............................ page 51
[SUSTAIN] button ......................... page 47
[DSP] button.................................. page 47
@8 UPPER OCTAVE [+] and [-] buttons
.......................................................... page 54
@9 [PITCH BEND] wheel....................... page 48

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Playing Songs
Quick Guide

This instrument include a Demonstration Song. Let’s start by playing
the Demonstration Song.

Press the [STANDBY/ON] button until it locks in the ON
position.
The Main display appears in the LCD.

VOICE name
STYLE name
SONG name
Music Database name

Press the [DEMO] button to start the Demo.

>/■] button to stop Demo.
Press the [>

The Demo display appears in the LCD.
Gradually raise the [MASTER VOLUME] control while playing the
instrument to set the desired listening level.
The Demo Song will restart when playback reaches the end.

Operation automatically returns to the Main display.

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NOTE
• The [DEMO] button doesn’t
function when the Demo Cancel
function is set to enable. (See
page 72.)

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Try playing a variety of Instrument Voices
In addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments,
this instrument has a large range of realistic Voices—including guitar,
bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, sound effects, and a
wide variety of other musical sounds.

Select and Play a Voice
In this operation, you’ll select a Main Voice and play it on the keyboard.

Select and press the desired Voice category button in the
Voice section.
The Main Voice selection display will appear.
The currently selected category name, Voice number and name will be
highlighted.
For this example, select the “Flute&Clarinet” category.

NOTE
• To change the Voice category,
press another category button.

MAIN VOICE
selection display
CATEGORY
name

Current
selected Voice

Select the Voice you want to play.

Play the keyboard.

Look at the highlighted Voice name and rotate the dial. The available
Voices will be selected and displayed in sequence. The Voice selected
here becomes the Main Voice.
For this example, select the “010 Flute” Voice.

Try selecting and playing a variety of Voices.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

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Playing Two Voices Simultaneously—DUAL
This lets you select a second Voice which you can play in addition to the Main Voice.
The second Voice is known as the “Dual” Voice.

Two Voices will sound at the same time.

Press the [DUAL] button.
The [DUAL] button turns the Dual Voice on or off.
When Dual Voice is turned on, the [DUAL] button is lit.
The currently selected Dual Voice will sound in addition to the Main
Voice when you play the keyboard.

[DUAL] button is lit

Press and hold the [DUAL] button for longer than a second.
The Dual Voice selection display appears.
The currently selected category name, Voice number and name will be
highlighted.
Dual Voice selection display

The currently selected category

The currently selected Dual Voice
Hold for longer
than a second

Select and press the desired Voice category button in the
Voice section.
For this example, select the “PERCUSSION/DRUM” category.

NOTE
• To change the Voice category,
press another category button.

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Select the Voice you want to play.

Play the keyboard.

Look at the highlighted Voice name and rotate the dial. The available
Voices will be selected and displayed in sequence. The Voice selected
here becomes the Dual Voice.
For this example, select the “003 Marimba” Voice.

Try selecting and playing a range of Dual Voices.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands—LEFT
In the Left mode you can play different Voices from the keys to the left and right of the keyboard “split
point.” The Main and Dual Voices can be played to the right of the split point, while the Voice played to the
left of the split point is the Left Voice. The split point setting can be changed as required (page 59).
Split point

Left Voice

Main Voice and Dual Voice

Press the [LEFT] button.
The [LEFT] button turns the left Voice on or off. The currently selected
Left Voice will sound when you play keys to the left of the keyboard
split point.

[LEFT] button is lit

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Press and hold the [LEFT] button for longer than a second.
The LEFT Voice selection display will appear.
The currently selected category name, Voice number and name will be
highlighted.
Left Voice selection display

The currently selected category

The currently selected Left Voice
Hold for longer
than a second

Select and press the desired Voice category button in the
VOICE section.
For this example, select the “GUITAR” category.

Select the Voice you want to play.

Play the keyboard.

Look at the highlighted Voice name and rotate the dial. The available
Voices will be selected and displayed in sequence. The Voice selected
here becomes the Left Voice.
For this example, select the “041 FolkGuitar” Voice.

Try playing the selected Left Voice.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.
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NOTE
• To change the Voice category,
press another category button.

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Playing Drum Kits
Drum Kits are collections of drum and percussion instruments. When you select a violin or other normal
instrument—as a Main Voice, for example—all keys produce the sound of the same violin, only at different
pitches. If you select a Drum Kit as the Main Voice, however, each key produces the sound of a different
drum or percussion instrument.

Press the [PERC./DRUM KIT] button.

Rotate the dial and select the Drum Kit you want to play
(013–027).

The “PERC./DRUM KIT” category appears.

Voice numbers 001–012 are percussion numbers.

Drum Kits List
Voice No.

Drum Kit name

Voice No.

Drum Kit name

Voice No.

Drum Kit name

013

Standard Kit 1

018

Rock Kit

023

Cuban Kit

014

Standard Kit 2

019

Electronic Kit

024

Pop Latin Kit

015

Jazz Kit

020

Analog Kit

025

Arabic Kit

016

Brush Kit

021

Dance Kit

026

SFX Kit 1

017

Room Kit

022

Symphony Kit

027

SFX Kit 2
NOTE

Play each key and enjoy the Drum Kit.

• See the Drum Kit List on page
104.

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Playing Styles
This instrument includes an auto-accompaniment feature that plays
appropriate “Styles” (rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment) when you
play left-hand chords.
You can select from 150 different Styles covering a range of musical
genres and time signatures (see page 107 for a complete list of the available Styles). Here’s how you can use the auto-accompaniment feature.

Select a Styles Rhythm
Most Styles include a rhythm part. You can select from a wide variety of rhythmic types—rock, blues,
samba, and many, many more. Let’s begin by listening to just the basic rhythm. The rhythm part is played
using percussion instruments only.

Select and press the desired Style category button in the
Style section.
The Style selection display appears.
The currently selected category name, Voice number and name will be
highlighted.

NOTE
• To change the Style category,
press another category button.

Style selection display

The currently
selected category

The currently
selected Style

Select the Style you want to play.

Press the [START/STOP] button.

Look at the highlighted Voice name and rotate the dial. The available
Styles will be selected and displayed in sequence.
See the Style list on page 107.

The Style rhythm will start playing.
To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] button again.

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Playing Along with a Style
You learned how to select a Style rhythm on the preceding page.
Here we’ll see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to the basic rhythm to produce a full, rich accompaniment that you can play along with.

Select and press the desired Style category button in the
Style section.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Main display.

Turn automatic accompaniment on.
Press the [ACMP] button.
Pressing this button a second time will turn automatic accompaniment
off.

[ACMP] button is lit.
NOTE

● When automatic accompaniment is on ...
The area of the keyboard to the left of the split point (54: F#2) becomes the
“auto accompaniment region” and is used only for specifying the
accompaniment chords.

• The Split point can be changed
as required; refer to page 59.

Split point (54: F#2)

Auto accompaniment region

Turn Sync Start on.
Press the [SYNC START] button to turn the Sync Start function on.

Flashes when Sync Start is on.

When Sync Start is on, the bass and chord accompaniment included in a
Style will start playing as soon as you play a note to left of the keyboard
split point. To cancel or disable Sync Start, press the button a second
time to turn the Sync Start function off.

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Play a left-hand chord to start the Style.
You can still “play” chords even if you don’t actually know any chords.
This instrument will recognize even a single note as a chord. Try playing from one to three notes at the same time to the left of the split point.
The chord will change according to the left-hand notes you play.
Split point

Play a variety of left-hand chords while playing a melody
with your right hand.
Split point

Auto accompaniment region

Press the [START/STOP] button to stop Style playback
when you’re done.

You can switch Style “sections” to add variety to the accompaniment.
Refer to “Pattern Variation (sections)” on page 55.

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Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords
There are two ways of playing auto-accompaniment chords:
● Easy Chords
● Standard Chords
The instrument will automatically recognize the different chord types.
The keyboard to the left of the split point (default: 54/F#2) becomes the “accompaniment range.” Play the
accompaniment chords in this area of the keyboard.
Split point (default: 54/F#2)

Root notes and the
corresponding keys

Db Eb

F# G# Bb

Db Eb

C D E F GA B C D E F

Accompaniment range

■Easy Chords

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

This method lets you easily play chords in the
accompaniment range of the keyboard using only
one, two, or three fingers.

■Standard Chords ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
This method lets you produce accompaniment by
playing chords using normal fingerings in the
accompaniment range of the keyboard.
● How to play Standard Chords [Example for “C” chords]

C add9

C M7

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C M7

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• To play a minor chord
Press the root note together with the
nearest black key to the left of it.

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• To play a major chord
Press the root note of the chord.

C M7

C sus4

C aug

C M7aug

C m add9

C m6

C m7

C mM7

(

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• To play a seventh chord
Press the root note together with the
nearest white key to the left of it.

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(b5)

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Press the root note together with the
nearest white and black keys to the
left of it (three keys altogether).

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* Notes enclosed in parentheses ( ) are optional; the chords
will be recognized without them.

● Multi Fingering and Full Keyboard
These let you select the accompaniment section of the keyboard for chord playing. (See the “Chord Fingering” section
in the Function Setting List on page 71.)
Multi Fingering: As explained above, the keys to the left of the split point (default: 54, F#2) become the
accompaniment range. This method lets you play the accompaniment chords in the specified area of the
keyboard, and is set as the default for the instrument.
Full Keyboard: This lets you play the accompaniment chords freely from anywhere on the keyboard.
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Playing with the Music Database
You want to play music in your favorite Style, but you’re not sure how to
select the best Voice and Style for the type of music you want to play, simply select the appropriate Style from the Music Database. The panel settings will automatically be adjusted for the ideal combination of sounds
and Style!

Press the [MDB] button.

Select the desired Music Database which matches the
music style or type you want to play.

The music database selection display will appear.
The currently selected category name, MDB number and name will be
highlighted.

Press [ ], [ ] category button when changing the MDB category.
Referring to the Music Database List on page 108 of the manual, use the
dial to select a music database. Select one that matches the music style
of the Song you intend to play.
For this example select “090 Alex’s Band” in the Swing category.

Play the chords with your left hand and the melody with
your right.
The swing Style will start playing when you play a left-hand chord to
the left of the split point (page 23). Refer to page 25 for information
about playing chords.
Split Point

You can check the assigned Voice and Style at this point by pressing the
[EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

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>/■] button to stop playback.
Press the [>

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Using Songs
With this instrument the term “Song” refers the data that makes
up a piece of music.
In this section we’ll learn how to select and play Songs.

Song

(Score)

Listen

(Lyrics)

See

Record

Selecting and Listening to a Song

Select and press one of the Song category buttons, which
corresponds to the type of Song you want to listen to.
[PRESET] : Five preset Songs are available here.
[USER] : This contains your recorded Songs and Songs loaded from
computer.
[USB]
: This contains USB Songs when a USB flash memory
device is connected to the DEVICE terminal.
The Song selection display will appear.
The currently selected Song number and name will be highlighted.

NOTE
• When the instrument is in the
Song mode, the [SONG MODE]
button is lit. When Style mode is
enabled, the button is not lit.

Song Selection
display

Currently
selected Song

Select a Song.
Use the dial to select the Song you want to listen to.

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PRESET

Built-in Songs
1 Annie Laurie (Traditional)
2 Oh, Susanna (Sunny Skylar, S. Foster)
3 Little Brown Jug (Traditional)
4 Waltz Op.18 (F. Chopin)
5 Piano Concerto No.21 2nd Mov. (W.A. Mozart)

USER

User Songs (Songs you record yourself) or Songs transferred from a
computer (pages 85–87)

USB

Songs in a USB flash memory connected to the instrument (page 74)

Listen to the Song.
Press the [>/■] button to begin playback of the selected Song.
You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [>/■] button again.

NOTE
• Some of the preset songs have
been edited for length or
arrangement, and may not be
exactly the same as the original.

Song start

Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause
These are just like the transport controls on a cassette deck or CD player, letting you fast forward [f],
rewind [r], and pause [ ] playback of the Song.

NOTE
• When an A-B repeat range is
specified, the fast reverse and
forward function will only work
within that range.

REW

PAUSE

Press the fast reverse
button to rapidly return
to an earlier point in
the Song.

Press the fast forward
button to rapidly skip
ahead to a later point
in the Song.

Press the pause
button to pause
playback.

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Types of Songs
The following four types of Songs can be used by this instrument.
●
●
●
●

Preset Songs (the five Songs built into the instrument)............... Preset Song numbers 001–005.
User Songs (recordings of your own performances) ................... USER Song numbers 001–005.
Loaded Songs (Song data loaded from computer) ...................... USER Song numbers 006–
USB Songs (Song data in the USB flash memory) ...................... Song numbers 001–.

The chart below shows the basic operation flow for using the preset Songs, user Songs, loaded Songs and
USB Song from storage to playback.

Computer

Your own performance

USB flash memory

Song

Connect USB TO HOST
terminal and Transfer
(page 85)

Record
(page 32)

Connect USB TO DEVICE
terminal and Save/Load
(page 80)

Song Storage location.

Preset Songs
(001–005)
The five Songs
built into the
instrument.

User Songs
(loaded Songs)
(006–)

User Songs
(001–005)

Song

USB Songs
(001–)

Song

SMF conversion

Save/Load

PRESET

USER

USB

Play

NOTE
• Different internal memory areas are used to store user Songs and loaded Song files
transferred from a computer. User Songs cannot be directly transferred to the loaded
Song area of the internal memory, and vice versa.

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Displaying the Song Score
This instrument is capable of display the scores (notation) of Songs.
Scores are displayed for the preset Songs. Scores can also be displayed for Songs loaded from computer as
well as Songs played back from USB flash memory.
Although User Songs you record yourself cannot display a score as is, they can be converted to SMF (Standard MIDI File) format and stored to USB flash memory, from where they can be played with score display.
(Refer to “Convert a User Song to SMF Format and Save” on page 77.)

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2

Select a Song.
Follow steps 1 and 2 of the procedure described on page 27.

Press the [SCORE] button and a single-staff score will
appear.
There are two types of score display: single-staff and double-staff.
These are alternately selected each time the [SCORE] button is pressed.
Single-staff
Marker

Melody score

Chord

NOTE
• Both chords and lyrics will be
shown in single-staff score display of a Song that includes
chord and lyric data.
• When there are many lyrics in a
Song, they may be displayed in
two rows a measure.
• Some lyrics or chords may be
abbreviated if the selected Song
has a lot of lyrics.
• Small notes that are hard to
read may be easier to read after
you use the quantize function
(page 72).

Lyrics

Double-staff
NOTE
• No lyrics are shown in doublestaff display.

>/■] button.
Press the [>

To return to the MAIN display, press the [EXIT] button.

The Song will begin playing. The triangular cursor will move across the
top of the score to indicate the current location.

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Displaying the Lyrics
If a Song contains lyric data, the lyrics can be made to appear on the display.
No lyrics will be displayed for a Song that contains no lyric data, even if the [LYRICS] button is pressed.

Select a Song.

Press the [LYRICS] button.

Follow steps 1 and 2 of the procedure described on page 27.
Try to select the Preset SONG 001–002.

NOTE

The title, lyricist, and composer of the Song will appear on the display.

• Songs downloaded from the
Internet or commercially available Song files, including XF format files (page 6), are
compatible with the lyrics display features as long as they are
standard MIDI file format files
containing lyric data. Lyrics display may not be possible with
some files.

NOTE
• If the lyrics display shows garbled characters, try changing
the display language (page 12).

Song title, Lyricist, Composer

>/■] button.
Press the [>
The Song will play back while the lyrics and chords are shown on the
display. The lyrics will be highlighted to show the current location in the
Song.

Lyrics and Chord

■ Preset Songs That Can be Used For Lyrics Display
Song No.

Song Name

001

Annie Laurie

002

Oh, Susanna

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Recording Your Own Performance
You can record up to five of your own performances and save them as
user Songs 001 through 005.
These Songs can be played in the same manner as the preset Songs.
Once your performances have been saved as user Songs, they can be
converted to SMF (Standard MID File) format files and saved to USB flash
memory (page 77) and used with the score display function. This means
that when inspiration strikes and you create a great melody, you can save
it in both listenable and written score form.

■ Recordable data
You can record to a total of 9 tracks: 8 melody tracks and 1 Style (chord) track.
Each track can be recorded individually.
● Melody Track [1]–[8]....... Record the melody or other parts, such as
bass.
● Style Track [ACMP] ........ Record the Rhythm and Chord.
■ Recording methods
● Quick Recording.............. Immediately start recording by pressing the
[REC] button. (see page 33)
● Multi Recording............... Specify the Song or Part number and then
start recording. (see page 34)

NOTE
• Up to approximately 10,000
notes can be recorded, if you
record only to the melody
tracks.
• Up to approximately 5,400
chord changes can be
recorded, if you record only to
the accompaniment track.
• User Songs as such cannot produce score display, but they can
be converted to SMF (Standard
MIDI File) format and stored to
USB flash memory (page 77),
from which they can be played
with score display.
• Even if you change the Voice
during recording, the DSP type
will not be changed and the
original DSP type will still be
applied.

Track Configuration
Generally, Song data consists of 16 tracks. On this instrument, you can record your performance step-bystep to each of tracks 1–8. For example, you can select the Main Voice for recording to Track 1, then set the
Dual Voice to Track 2, and so on. (When the Quick Recording mode is selected, the playing parts and their
corresponding tracks are set automatically.)
■ Recording track
When Multi track recording is selected, you can specify the recording track
[1]–[8] and accompaniment track.
In this instrument, data cannot be recorded to tracks [9]–[16]. However, in the
case of Songs loaded from computer, if the Song has data in tracks [9]–[16],
you can playback and mute these tracks as desired. (See page 66.)

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Chord
parts

Melody or other parts

Specify track(s)
and record

Track
1

Track
2

Track
3

Main
Voice
part

Dual
Voice
part

Left
Voice
part

Track
4

Track
5

Track
6

Track
7

Track
8

Other parts

Track
ACMP

Style

Example: Part settings in Multi Recording

Quick Recording Procedure
You can easily start recording your performance by simply pressing the [REC] button. In this case, the track
number and part number of tracks are set automatically.

Press the [REC] button.

NOTE

The User Song number for recording will be selected automatically and
tracks [1]–[3] will be set to record ready mode. Performance parts are as
follow:
If accompaniment is set to ON before pressing [REC] button, accompaniment track will be also set to recording ready mode automatically.

• You can manually select the
recorded user Song number if
you select it before pressing the
[REC] button.

REC ready

Track 1

Main Voice part

Track 2

Dual Voice part

Track 3
Track ACMP

Left Voice part
Accompaniment part

Make sure to turn the Dual Voice or Left Voice on when recording the
Dual Voice or Left Voice.

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Recording will start when you play the keyboard.
Current measure number

Start
recording

>/■] or [REC] button.
Stop recording by pressing the [>
Track numbers containing recorded data are indicated with framed rectangles.

>/■] button to play back the recording.
Press the [>

Multi-track Recording Procedure
You can set the recorded user Song number and the parts for tracks individually.

From the MAIN display press the [USER] button, then use
the dial to select the user Song number (001–005) you
want to record to.

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Select the recording part for each track (Part Assign).
◆ Selecting the part for the Melody track (tracks 1–8)
While holding down the [REC] button, press one of the track buttons
[1]–[8] until the desired part is shown at the track button. Each time you
press the button, the part is changed in order (such as MAIN, DUAL,
LEFT) in the Main display.

CAUTION
• If you record your performance to a track that contains previous data, the
previous data will be overwritten by the new data.

NOTE
• When ACMP track is set to REC
ON, the accompaniment will be
automatically set to ON.
• When press the [REC] button
during accompaniment on, the
ACMP track will be automatically set to REC ON.
• ACMP ON/OFF does not
change while recording is in
progress.

Press and hold

• An assigned part cannot be
specified to another track.
• A maximum of three melody
tracks can be recorded simultaneously.

Track 1 is MAIN part.

◆ Selecting the part for the Accompaniment track
While holding down the [REC] button, press the [ACMP] button. The
REC indication will be highlighted in the display and operation will be
set to record ready mode.

NOTE
• If you want to cancel the record
ready mode of a track, simultaneously hold down the [REC]
button and press again the track
button you want to cancel.

Press and hold
ACMP is set to record ready mode.

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Recording will start when you play the keyboard.
You can also start recording by pressing the [ >/■] button.
Press the [EXIT] button, and the measure number is shown in the Main
display.
When recording is started, the display automatically returns to the Main
display.
Current measure number

NOTE
• When Song memory is full, a
corresponding message is
shown in the display and recording will be stopped. In this case,
delete any unnecessary Song
data by using Song clear or
track clear then start recording
again. (See page 37.)

Start
recording

Stop recording by pressing the [>/■] or [REC] button.

Alternately, if you press one of the ENDING/rit. [I]–[III] buttons while
recording the ACMP track, an appropriate ending pattern will play and
then recording will stop. When recording stops, the current measure
number will return to 001 and the recorded track numbers in the display
will be shown in a box border.
■ To Record Other Tracks.
Repeat steps 2 through 4 to record any of the remaining tracks.
You can listen to the previously recorded tracks by pressing the appropriate [1]–
[8] buttons while recording. Previously recorded track numbers are shown in a
box border.
You can also mute previously recorded tracks (the muted tracks will not appear
in the display) while recording new tracks (page 66).
■ Redo the Recording
Simply select the track you want to re-record for recording in the normal way.
The newly recorded material will overwrite the previous data.

After the recording is completed:
◆ Play the User Song
The operation is the same as that for Preset Songs (see page 27).
1 Press the [USER] button.
2 The current Song number/name will be highlighted—use the dial
to select the user Song (001 to 005) you want to play.
3 Press the [>/■] button.

◆ Save the User Song to USB flash Memory (see page 76)
◆ Convert the Song data to SMF format and then save to
USB flash Memory (see page 77)
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NOTE
• Press the [REGIST/TRACK]
button a number of times until
the “TR 1–8” item appears on
the display.

Recording Your Own Performance

● Not recorded data
The following data is recorded before the beginning of the Song. Even if you
change the data while recording is in progress, the data is not recorded.
Reverb type, Chorus type, DSP type, DSP send level, Dry level, Style
number, Style volume, Time signature

Song Clear—Deleting User Songs
This function clears an entire user Song (all tracks).

1
2
3

NOTE

From the MAIN display, select the user Song (001 to 005)
you want to clear.

• If you want to clear a single,
specified track, refer to the Track
Clear operation on page 38.

Press the [REGIST/TRACK] button a number of times until
the “TR 1–8” item appears on the display.
Press and hold the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1] button for
longer than a second while holding the REGISTRATION
MEMORY [8] button.
A confirmation message will appear on the display.

Hold for longer than a second

Press and hold

Press the [+/YES] button.

Press the [+/YES] button again to clear the Song.

A confirmation message will appear again on the display.
You can cancel the clear operation by pressing the [-/NO] button.

NOTE
• To execute the Song Clear function press the [+/YES] button.
Press [-/NO] to cancel the Song
Clear operation.

The clear-in-progress message will appear briefly on the display while
the Song is being cleared.

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Track Clear—Deleting a Specified Track From a User Song
This function lets you delete a specified track from a User Song.

1
2

From the MAIN display select the User Song (001 to 005)
you want to clear.
Press the [REGIST/TRACK] button a number of times until
the item you want to clear appears.
The item changes in order from “REGIST.” to “TR 1–8” to “ACMP.
TR”. Select the desired track: “TR 1–8” or “ACMP. TR”.

Press and hold the REGISTRATION MEMORY track button
([1] to [8]) corresponding to the track you want to clear for
longer than a second.
A confirmation message will appear on the display.

Hold for longer than a second.

Press the [+/YES] button.

Press the [+/YES] button again to clear the Song.

A confirmation message will appear again on the display.
You can cancel the clear operation by pressing the [-/NO] button.

The clear-in-progress message will appear briefly on the display while
the track is being cleared.

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NOTE
• To execute the Track Clear function press the [+/YES] button.
Press [-/NO] to cancel the Track
Clear operation.

Backup and Initialization
Backup
The following data items are automatically saved as backup data in the internal memory even if you turn the
power off. To recall the default settings and data, use the Initialization operation.
● Backup parameters
• USER Song
• Style file
• Registration memory
• Auto Fill In On/Off
• Each parameters in the function display:
Tuning, Split point, Touch sensitivity, Style volume, Song volume, Metronome volume,
Demo cancel, Language, Master EQ type, Chord fingering

Initialization
This function erases all backup data in the instrument's internal memory and restores the initial def ault settings and data.
The following initialization procedures are provided.

■Backup Clear ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
To clear data backed up to the internal memory, simultaneously hold the
highest white key on the keyboard and turn the power on by pressing the
[STANDBY/ON] switch. The backed up data will be erased and the
default values restored.

■MEMORY Clear

NOTE
• Language settings for the instrument cannot be changed in this
operation. If you want to change
the language, use the Function
settings.

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

To clear the Song data or Style file that has been transferred to the internal memory from a computer, simultaneously hold the highest white key
on the keyboard and the three highest black keys and then turn the
power on by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch.

CAUTION
• When you execute the Clear
operation, Song data you
have purchased will also be
cleared. Be sure to save any
important data to a computer.

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Basic Operation and Displays
Basic Operation
Overall PSR-S500 control is based on the following simple operations.

1 Use the category buttons to select a CATEGORY.
2 Use the dial to select an item or value.
3 Starting/stopping a Song or Style.

Song
category

Style
category

● Volume Adjustment
Adjusts the volume of the
sound heard via the instrument’s speakers or a pair of
headphones plugged into
the PHONES jack.

Rotate counterclockwise
to lower the
volume.

Display
(pages 42, 43)

Voice
category

Rotate clockwise to
increase the
volume.

1 Use category buttons to select a CATEGORY.
● Song category
Select the Song category you want to play

● Style category
Select the Style category you want to play

● Voice category
Select the Voice category you want to play

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* If you want to change the category, press another category button or use the Category [ ], [ ] button.

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● Category buttons [ ], [ ]
You can change the category after
you’ve selected a Song, Style or
Voice category.
Pressing these buttons allow you to
step in sequence through the categories.

Example: Voice selection display

Previous category

Next category

2 Use the dial to select an item or value.
When you select the category such as Song, Style or Voice, the selected category name and item is
shown on the display. The item can be changed by using the dial or the [+/YES], [-/NO] buttons.

Currently selected category name

Currently selected item

● Dial
Rotate the dial clockwise to
increase the value of the
selected item, or counterclockwise to decrease its
value. Rotate the dial to continuously increase or decrease
the value.

Decrease

Increase

● [+/YES], [-/NO] buttons
Press the [+/YES] button
briefly to increment the value
by 1, or press the [-/NO] button
briefly to decrement the value
by 1. Press and hold either button to continuously increment
or decrement the value in the
corresponding direction.

Press
briefly to
increment.
Press
briefly to
decrement.

In most procedures described throughout this owner’s manual, the dial is recommended for selection simply because it is the easiest and most intuitive selection method. Please note however, that most items or
values that can be selected using the dial can also be selected using the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons.

3 Starting/stopping a Song or Style.
Press the [START/STOP] button after selecting the Song category or Style category to start playback of the selected Song or
Style (rhythm).

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The Displays
● Display names
The display provides important, easy-to-understand indications for performing all operations.
The name of the current display appears at the top of the display.
You can see the “MAIN” indication at the top on the display.
● MAIN Display
Title

Call up the Main display
Most basic operations are carried out from the
instrument’s MAIN display.
You can return to the MAIN display from any other
display by pressing the [EXIT] button near the lower
right corner of the display panel.

● FUNCTION display (page 70)
The FUNCTION display provides access to 49 utility functions. The FUNCTION display appears when the
[FUNCTION] button is pressed.
In the FUNCTION display you can use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons (page 41) to select 49 different function items.
Press the CATEGORY button(s) as many times as necessary until the required function appears. You can
then use the dial or the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons to adjust the value of the function as required.

Function item

Value

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MAIN Display Items
The MAIN display shows all of the current basic settings: Song, Style, Voice.
It also includes a range of indicators that show the on/off status of a range of functions.

Transpose
(page 53)

Measure number
(page 36)

OCTAVE
(page 54)

REGISTRATION memory /
Song track indication
Shows currently selected item:
REGIST., TR 1–8, TR 9–16 or
ACMP (page 66)

Tempo
(page 49, 51)

A-B Repeat
Appears when the Repeat
function is on for Song playback. (page 65)

USB status
(page 74)

Chord Display
(page 25)

Registration memory
bank status
(page 67)

Song track status
(page 66)

Main Voice (page 17)
Dual Voice (page 18)
Left Voice (page 19)
Style (page 22)
Song (page 27)
Music Database (page 26)

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Playing with the Effects

Adding Harmony
This feature adds Harmony, Tremolo or Echo effects to the Main Voice.

1 Press the [HARMONY] button to turn

the Harmony function on.
The [HARMONY] button lights indicating that
Harmony is on.
To turn Harmony off, press the [HARMONY]
button again.

3 Use the dial to select a Harmony type.
Refer to the Effect Type List on page 110 for
information about the available Harmony
types.
Try playing the keyboard with the Harmony
function. The effect and operation of each Harmony type is different—for details, refer to the
section below “How to sound each Harmony
Type” as well as the Effect Type List.

NOTE
• When you press the [HARMONY] button to turn this feature on, the
appropriate Harmony type for the currently selected Main Voice is
automatically selected.

2 Press and hold the [HARMONY] button
for longer than a second.
The currently selected Harmony type will be
displayed.

NOTE
• The Harmony notes can be added only to the Main Voice, not to
Dual or Left Voices.
• The keys left of the Split Point of the keyboard produce no Harmony
notes when the Auto Accompaniment is on (ACMP ON lights).
• When chord fingering is set to Full Keyboard, the Harmony function
is turned off automatically.

Hold for longer
than a second

Currently selected
Harmony type.

● How to sound each Harmony Type

• Harmony types 13 to 19 (Tremolo)

• Harmony types 01 to 05

Keep holding down the keys.
Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the
Auto Accompaniment range of the keyboard when the
Auto Accompaniment is on (page 23).

• Harmony types 20 to 26 (Echo)

• Harmony types 06 to 12 (Trill)
Keep holding down the keys.

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You can adjust the Harmony Volume in the
Function Settings (page 72).

Playing with the Effects

Changing the Reverb Type
Reverb enhances the sound of the Voices with the rich ambience of a concert hall.
When you select a Style or Song the optimum reverb type for the Voice used is automatically selected. If
you want to select a different reverb type, use the operation described below.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up
the FUNCTION display.

2 Press the CATEGORY [

3 Use the dial to select a Reverb Type.
You can check the sound of the selected Reverb
Type by playing the keyboard.

] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to call
up Reverb Type.
The currently selected Reverb Type will be displayed.
Selected Reverb Type

Refer to the Effect Type List on page 110 for
information about the available Reverb Types.

Reverb Type

● Adjusting the Reverb Level

You can individually adjust the amount of reverb
that is applied to the Main, Dual, and Left Voices.
(See page 71).

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Changing the Chorus Type
The Chorus effect creates a thick sound that is similar to many of the same Voices being played in unison.
When you select a Style or Song the optimum chorus type for the Voice used is automatically selected. If
you want to select a different Chorus Type, use the procedure described below.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up
the FUNCTION display.

2 Press the CATEGORY [

3 Use the dial to select a Chorus Type.
You can check the sound of the selected Chorus
Type by playing the keyboard.

] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to call
up Chorus Type.
The currently selected Chorus Type will be displayed.

Selected Chorus Type

Chorus Type

Refer to the Effect Type List on page 111 for
information about the available Chorus Types.
● Adjusting the Chorus Level

You can individually adjust the amount of Chorus
that is applied to the Main, Dual, and Left Voices.
(See page 71).

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Panel Sustain
This function adds sustain to the keyboard Voices. Use it when you want to add sustain to the Voices at all
times, regardless of footswitch operation. The sustain function does not affect the Left Voice.
Press the [SUSTAIN] button to turn the
sustain function on.
The [SUSTAIN] button lights indicating that
Sustain is on.

NOTE
• For certain Voices, the sustain effect may not be obvious or audible,
even when the panel sustain function is turned on.

Adding DSP
A total of 178 DSP effects can be added to the Main, Dual and Left Voices. These range from reverb-like
ambience effects to distortion and other dynamic processing tools that let you enhance the sound, or completely transform it.
DSP Type

NOTE
• DSP is term of abbreviated form of Digital Signal Processor and it uses a
micro processor to change the audio in various ways.

1 Use the [DSP] button to turn the DSP

function on.
The [DSP] button lights indicating that DSP is on.
To turn DSP off, press the [DSP] button again.

Hold for longer
than a second

3 Use the dial to select a DSP type.
Refer to the DSP Type List on page 111 for
information about the available DSP types.
[DSP] button lights
when DSP is on.
NOTE
• When DSP is turned on, the optimum DSP type for the current Voice
is automatically selected.
• The volume of the currently playing Voice changes when turning
DSP on or off. This is not a malfunction. The amount of change differs depending on the selected Voice.
• The DSP type is an overall setting—only one type can be selected.
For this reason, when you play a newly loaded Song or Style, for
example, the currently playing Voices may not sound as expected.
This is normal, since the Song or Style has its own DSP type which
replaces any selection you’ve made before loading. A similar phenomenon occurs when you use the [f], [r] buttons or A-B
Repeat function during song playback.

2 Press and hold the [DSP] button for

longer than a second.
The currently selected DSP type will be displayed.

Currently selected DSP type.

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Pitch Bend
The pitch bend wheel can be used to add smooth pitch variations to notes you play on the keyboard. Roll
the wheel upward to raise the pitch, or downward to lower the pitch. If you use this feature with a Voice
such as the “042 Overdriven” guitar Voice (page 17), you can produce remarkably realistic string-bending
effects.
You can change the amount of pitch bend produced by the wheel, as described on page 71.

NOTE
• Pitch Bend is not applied to the Left Voice when accompaniment is
turned on.

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Playing with the metronome
This instrument includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature. Play and set the tempo
that is most comfortable for you.

■Turn the metronome on● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Press the [METRONOME] button to start
the metronome.
To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME] button again.

Tempo

Time
Signature

■Set the metronome tempo● ● ● ● ● ●

1 Press the TEMPO [+]/[-] button to call up
the tempo setting and use the buttons
to raise or lower the tempo.

Beat number

Tempo value

2 Use the dial to select a tempo from 11 to
280.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Main
display.
NOTE
• The tempo can be changed by either pressing the TEMPO [+]/[-]
buttons repeatedly or holding them down.

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■Changing the Time Signature ● ● ●
In this example we’ll set up a 3/8 time signature.

1 Press and hold the [METRONOME] button for longer than a second.
The currently selected time signature is displayed.

4 Use the dial to select a beat length.
Select the required length for each beat: 2, 4, 8,
or 16 (half note, quarter note, eighth note, or
16th note). For this example, select 8. The time
signature should now be set to 3/8.

Hold for longer
than a second

Press the [METRONOME] button to confirm
the settings.

2 Use the dial to select the number of

beats per measure.
A chime will sound on the first beat of each
measure, while a metronome “click” will sound
on all others. You can also set the time signature to “00,” in which case the chime will not
sound and the “click” sound will be heard on
all beats. Up to 60 can be set. Select 3 for this
example.

■Adjusting the Metronome Volume

1 Press the [FUNCTION] button.

2 Press the CATEGORY [

Note value (the note value
or length of one beat)

Number of beats
per measure

] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to call
up Metronome Volume.

NOTE
• When playing the Song or Style the beat value cannot be changed,
since the beat is synchronized to the selected Song or Style.

3 Press the CATEGORY [

] button once to
call up the Time Signature Denominator
display.

Metronome volume

3 Use the dial to set the metronome volume.

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Using Tap Start
You can also set the tempo by simply tapping the [TAP TEMPO] button at the required tempo—four times
for time signatures in 4, and three times for time signatures in 3.
You can change the tempo during Song or Style playback by pressing the button just twice.

Touch Response
Keyboard Touch Response can be turned on by
pressing the [TOUCH] button.
When Touch Response is on you can control the
volume of notes according to how hard you play
the keys.
The [TOUCH] button lights indicating Touch
Response is turned on.
To turn Touch Response off, press the [TOUCH]
button again.
When Touch Response is off, the same volume will
be produced no matter how hard or soft you play
the keys.

2 Press the CATEGORY [

] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to call
up Touch Sensitivity.
The name of the currently selected sensitivity
number is displayed.

■Turning Touch Response on/off ● ●

Touch Sensitivity

[TOUCH] button lights
indicating when Touch
Response is turned on.

■Adjusting the Touch Response
Sensitivity ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
The sensitivity of the keyboard’s Touch Response
can be adjusted in three steps (1–3). The higher the
number, the greater the volume variation produced
by the variation in how hard you play the keys—
i.e., the keyboard becomes more “sensitive.”

3 Use the dial to select a Touch Sensitiv-

ity setting between 1 and 3. Higher values produce greater (easier) volume
variation in response to keyboard
dynamics—i.e., greater sensitivity.
NOTE
• The initial default setting is 2.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up
the FUNCTION display.

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EQ settings
Five pre-programmed EQ settings are available. Settings 1 and 2 are best for listening via the instrument’s
built-in speakers, setting 3 is for headphones, and settings 4 and 5 are ideal for listening via external speakers or when connecting to an external mixer.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] button.
The currently selected function will appear in
the display.

2 Press the CATEGORY [

] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to call
up Master EQ Type.

The currently selected EQ type will appear.

3 Use the dial to select an EQ Setting for
the best sound.

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Pitch Controls

1 Press one of the TRANSPOSE [+]/[-]

buttons.
The value is shown in the display, indicating
the amount of transposition over or below the
normal value.

◆ Small Pitch Changes (Tuning)
The overall tuning of the instrument can be shifted
up or down by a maximum of 1 semitone in
approximately 0.2-Hz steps. The default setting is
440 Hz.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] button.

2 Press the CATEGORY [

] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to call
up Tuning.

Current value

◆ Large Pitch Changes (Transpose)
The overall pitch of the instrument can be shifted
up or down by a maximum of one octave in
semitone increments.

2 Use the dial to set the transpose value
between -12 and +12 as required.

Tuning

The range is 415.3–466.2 Hz

3 Use the dial to set the tuning value

between 415.3–466.2Hz as required.

NOTE
• This setting does not affect Drum Kit Voices.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Main
display.
Pressing the TRANSPOSE [+]/[-] buttons
allows single-step changes. Pressing and holding either TRANSPOSE [+]/[-] button continuously increases or decreases the value.

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Changing the pitch of the instrument in octaves
You can change the playing pitch of the Main and Dual Voices in octave intervals.

1 Press the UPPER OCTAVE [+] button to

raise the pitch by one octave.
The newly changed value is shown in the LCD.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Main
display.

● In the case of UPPER OCTAVE +1

2 Press the UPPER OCTAVE [-] button to

lower the pitch by one octave.
The newly changed value—now one octave
lower—is shown in the LCD.
Press the UPPER OCTAVE [-] button again to
lower the pitch one more octave.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Main
display.

One octave up

● In the case of UPPER OCTAVE -1

NOTE
• When a Drum Kit is selected, each percussion Voice assigned to the
keyboard are shifted in location but not pitch.

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Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions

Basic operation of the Style (Auto Accompaniment) feature is described on page 22 of
the Quick Guide.
Included here is information on how you can play the Styles in various ways, how to
adjust the Style volume, how you can play chords using the Styles, and more.

Pattern Variation (sections)
The instrument features a wide variety of Style “sections” that allow you to vary the arrangement of the
accompaniment to match the Song you are playing.

Fill-in

Intro

Main variation

Ending

●INTRO section
This is used for the beginning of the Song. When the intro finishes playing, accompaniment shifts to the main section. The length of the intro (in measures) differs depending on
the selected Style.
●MAIN VARIATION section
This is used for playing the main part of the Song. It plays a main accompaniment pattern,
and repeats indefinitely until another section’s button is pressed. There are four variations
on the basic pattern (A–D), and the Style playback sound changes harmonically based on
the chords you play with your left hand.
●ENDING section
This is used for the ending of the Song. When the ending is finished, the Auto Accompaniment stops automatically. The length of the ending (in measures) differs depending on the
selected Style.
●AUTO Fill-in section
This is automatically added before the current section changes to a newly selected section.

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Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions

1 Select the desired Style. (See page 22.)
2 Press the [ACMP] button to turn Auto

5 Press one of the MAIN VARIATION [A]–
[D] buttons.
The selected Main Variation button flashes.

Accompaniment on.

The [ACMP] button
lights when ACMP
is turned on.

Press the [AUTO FILL IN] button to turn
the Auto Fill In function on.
The initial default setting for Auto Fill In is
“on.”

Press the [SYNC START] button to turn
Synchro Start on.

6 Press one of the INTRO [I]–[III] buttons.
The selected Intro button lights.

7 Play a chord in the accompaniment

range and start the Intro section.
Try playing a C major chord. (See “Playing
Auto-accompaniment Chords” on page 25.)
Split Point

The [SYNC START] button
flashes indicating Synchro
Start is engaged.

● Synchro Start
When Synchro Start is on you, can start the
Style by playing any key in the accompaniment range of the keyboard.

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Auto Accompaniment range
NOTE
• The Baroque Air Style in the MOVIE & SHOW category does not have a
Rhythm part, so there is no rhythm sound for this Style. Also, this Style
does not have a Fill-In section.

Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions

8 Press one of the MAIN VARIATION [A]–
[D] buttons.

● Synchro Stop

When this function is selected, the accompaniment Style will only play while you are
playing chords in the accompaniment range
of the keyboard.
Style playback will stop when you release the
keys. To turn the function on, press the
[SYNC STOP] button.
When the fill-in is finished, it leads smoothly
into the selected Main section A–D.

9 Press one of the ENDING/rit. [I]–[III] buttons.

This switches to the Ending section.
When the Ending is finished, the Auto Accompaniment stops automatically.
You can have the Ending gradually slow down
(ritardando) by pressing one of the ENDING/
rit. [I]–[III] buttons again while the Ending is
playing back.

The Style will play while
you are playing the keys
Style playback will stop
when you release the keys

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One Touch Setting
Sometimes selecting the ideal Voice to play with a Song or Style can be confusing. The One Touch Setting
feature automatically selects four ideally matched Voices for the Style you’ve selected.

1 Select the desired Style. (See page 22.)
2 Press one of the ONE TOUCH SETTING
[1]–[4] buttons.

3 Play the chord in the accompaniment

range and start the Style.
Try selecting other ONE TOUCH SETTING
[1]–[4] buttons and listen to the results.
Split Point

Auto Accompaniment range

Variation Change and OTS (OTS LINK)
When change the MAIN VARIATION [A]–[D] to other MAIN VARIATION [A]–[D] during OTS LINK is
on, OTS 1–4 automatically change the number according to the selected variation number. (see below)
Press the [OTS LINK] button to turn on
the OTS link.

Automatically
change

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Setting the Split Point
The initial default Split Point is key number 54 (the F#2 key), but you can change it to another key using the
procedure described below.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] button.

3 Use the dial to set the Split Point to any
key from 000 (C-2) through 127 (G8).
Split Point (54: F#2)

Left Voice

Main Voice

NOTE
• Changing the Split Point here also changes the Auto Accompaniment
Split Point.

2 Use the CATEGORY [

] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to call
up Split Point.

• The Left Voice sounds when the split-point key is played.

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Playing a Style with Chords but without Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment)
When Auto Accompaniment is on (ACMP button lights) and Synchro Start is off, you can play chords in
the left-hand accompaniment range of the keyboard while the Style is stopped and still hear the accompaniment chords. This is called “Stop Accompaniment,” and any of the chord fingerings recognized by the
instrument can be used (page 25).
Select a Style, then press the [ACMP] button to turn Auto Accompaniment on.

[ACMP] button lights

Auto Accompaniment range

Adjusting the Style Volume
2 Use the CATEGORY [

] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to call
up Style Volume.

If the instrument is in the Song mode,
press one of the Style category buttons to
enter the Style mode. (page 22)

1 Press the [FUNCTION] button.

3 Use the dial to set the Style Volume
between 000 and 127.

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Chord Basics
Two or more notes played together constitute a “chord”.
The most basic chord type is the “triad” consisting of three notes: the
root, third, and fifth degrees of the corresponding scale. A C major
triad, for example, is made up of the notes C (the root), E (the third
note of the C major scale), and G (the fifth note of the C major scale).
3rd

Root

3rd

In the C major triad shown above, the lowest note is the “root” of the
chord (this is the chord’s “root position” ... using other chord notes for the lowest note results in “inversions”). The root is the central sound of the chord, which supports and anchors the other chord notes.
The distance (interval) between adjacent notes of a triad in root position is either a major or minor third.
Major third–four half steps (semitones)

Minor third–three half steps (semitones)

The lowest interval in our root-position triad (between the root and the third) determines whether the
triad is a major or minor chord, and we can shift the highest note up or down by a semitone to produce
two additional chords, as shown below.
Major chord
CM

Major 3rd

Minor 3rd

Minor chord
Cm

Minor 3rd

Major 3rd

Augmented chord
C aug

Major 3rd

Diminished chord
C dim

Minor 3rd

The basic characteristics of the chord sound remain intact even if we change the order of the notes to
create different inversions. Successive chords in a chord progression can be smoothly connected, for
example, by choosing the appropriate inversions (or chord “voicings”).
● Reading Chord Names

Chord names tell you just about everything you need to know about a
chord (other than the inversion/voicing). The chord name tells you what
the root of the chord is, whether it is a major, minor, or diminished
chord, whether it requires a major or flatted seventh, what alterations or
tensions it uses ... all at a glance.

Cm
Root note

Chord type

● Some Chord Types (These are just some of the “Standard” chord types recognized by the PSR-S500.)
Suspended 4 th

Perfect 5 th

Perfect 4 th

Minor/major 7 th

Flatted 7 th

Minor chord

Major chord

7 th, flatted 5 th

Flatted 7 th

7 th chord

Minor chord

Minor 7 th, flatted 5 th
(b5)

C m7

Flatted 5 th

Major 7 th

C m7

(b5)

C mM7

Major 7 th

Minor 7 th

7 th

C sus4

Flatted 5 th

Minor 7 th chord

C M7

Major 7 th

Major chord

7 th, suspended 4 th

C 7sus4

Flatted 7 th

Suspended
4 th chord

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■Recognized Standard Chords ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
All chords in the chart are “C-root” chords.
Chord Name/[Abbreviation]

Normal Voicing

Chord (C)

Major [M]

1-3-5

Add ninth [(9)]

1-2-3-5

Sixth [6]

1 - (3) - 5 - 6

Display
C

(9)

Cadd9
C6

(9)

Sixth ninth [6(9)]

1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 6

C 69

Major seventh [M7]

1 - 3 - (5) - 7

C M7

CM7

Major seventh ninth [M7(9)]
Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7(#11)]
Flatted fifth [(b5)]

1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 7
1 - (2) - 3 - #4 - 5 - 7 or
1 - 2 - 3 - #4 - (5) - 7
1 - 3 - b5

(9)

C M79

(#11)

CM7#11

(b5)

Cb5

(b5)

C M7

C M7
C

Major seventh flatted fifth [M7b5]

1 - 3 - b5 - 7

C M7

CM7b5

Suspended fourth [sus4]

1-4-5

C sus4

Csus4

Augmented [aug]

1 - 3 - #5

C aug

Caug

Major seventh augmented [M7aug]

1 - (3) - #5 - 7

C M7aug

CM7aug

Minor [m]

1 - b3 - 5

(9)

Minor add ninth [m(9)]

1 - 2 - b3 - 5

Cm add9

Minor sixth [m6]

1 - b3 - 5 - 6

C m6

Cm6

Minor seventh [m7]

1 - b3 - (5) - b7

C m7

Minor seventh ninth [m7(9)]

1 - 2 - b3 - (5) - b7

C m7

Minor seventh add eleventh [m7(11)]

1 - (2) - b3 - 4 - 5 - (b7)

C m7

(11)

Cm711

Minor major seventh [mM7]

1 - b3 - (5) - 7

C mM7

CmM7

Minor major seventh ninth [mM7(9)]
Minor seventh flatted fifth [m7b5]

1 - 2 - b3 - (5) - 7
1 - b3 - b5 - b7

(9)

C mM7
(b5)

C m7

Cm7
Cm79

CmM79
Cm7b5

Minor major seventh flatted fifth [mM7b5]

1 - b3 - b5 - 7

C mM7

CmM7b5

Diminished [dim]

1 - b3 - b5

C dim

Cdim

Diminished seventh [dim7]

C dim7

Cdim7

Seventh flatted ninth [7(b9)]

1 - b3 - b5 - 6
1 - 3 - (5) - b7 or
1 - (3) - 5 - b7
1 - b2 - 3 - (5) - b7

Seventh add flatted thirteenth [7(b13)]

1 - 3 - 5 - b6 - b7

Seventh [7]

Seventh ninth [7(9)]
Seventh add sharp eleventh [7(#11)]
Seventh add thirteenth [7(13)]

1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - b7
1 - (2) - 3 - #4 - 5 - b7 or
1 - 2 - 3 - #4 - (5) - b7
1 - 3 - (5) - 6 - b7

(b5)

(b9)

C7b9

(b13)

C7b13

(9)

C79

(#11)

C7#11

(13)

C713

(#9)

C7
C7
C7

Seventh sharp ninth [7(#9)]

1 - #2 - 3 - (5) - b7

C7#9

Seventh flatted fifth [7b5]

1 - 3 - b5 - b7

C 7b5

C7b5

Seventh augmented [7aug]

1 - 3 - #5 - b7

C 7aug

C7aug

Seventh suspended fourth [7sus4]

1 - 4 - (5) - b7

C 7sus4

C7sus4

Suspended second [sus2]

1-2-5

C sus2

Csus2

NOTE
• Notes in parentheses can be omitted.
• Playing two same root keys in the adjacent octaves produces accompaniment based only on the root.
• A perfect fifth (1 + 5) produces accompaniment based only on the root
and fifth which can be used with both major and minor chords.
• The chord fingerings listed are all in “root” position, but other inversions
can be used—with the following exceptions: m7, m7b5, 6, m6, sus4,
aug, dim7, 7b5, 6(9), sus2.

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NOTE
• Inversion of the 7sus4 and m7(11) chords are not recognized if the
notes shown in parentheses are omitted.
• The auto accompaniment will sometimes not change when related
chords are played in sequence (e.g. some minor chords followed by the
minor seventh).
• Two-note fingerings will produce a chord based on the previously played
chord.

Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions

User Style
This instrument features 11 internal Style categories, but it also allows you to import additional Styles
(only those with an “.sty” extension) that you’ve downloaded from the Internet or gotten from other
sources, and load them into a User Style and use them in the same way as the internal Styles.
For details on loading a Style file, see “Loading User Files and Style Files ” on page 78.

In order to load a Style file it is necessary to first either transfer the Style file to the instrument from a computer, or connect a USB flash memory containing the Style file to the USB TO DEVICE connector. Refer to
“Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer” on page 83 for details on the file transfer procedure.
If you are using a USB flash memory device, refer to “Loading User Files and Style Files” on page 78.

Playing Styles Using the Entire Keyboard
In “Playing Along with a Style” on page 23 we described two methods of playing Styles (Multi, Full Keyboard) in which chords were either detected only to the left of the keyboard Split Point or over the entire
keyboard. By making the settings described below, chord detection for Style accompaniment occurs over
the entire range of the keyboard, allowing for even more dynamic Style performance. In this mode only
chords played in the normal way (page 25) can be detected.

1 Press the [ACMP] button for longer than
a second.

2 Use the dial to select 2 “FullKeyboard”.

Hold for longer
than a second

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Song Settings

Song Volumes
1 Press the [FUNCTION] button.

2 Use the CATEGORY [

] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to call
up Song Volume.

Song Volume

Can be set between 000 and 127

3 Use the dial to set the Song volume
between 000 and 127.

NOTE
• Song volume can be adjusted while a Song is selected.

Changing the Tempo
When playing the Song you can change the tempo as required. Press the TEMPO [+]/[-] buttons. The tempo
display will appear and you can use the dial or the TEMPO [+]/[-] buttons to set to tempo to anywhere from
011 and 280 quarter-note beats per minute.

You can return to the original tempo by simultaneously pressing both the TEMPO [+] and [-] buttons.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Main display.
Pressing the TEMPO [+]/[-] buttons allows single-step changes. Pressing and holding either button continuously increases or decreases the value.

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Song Settings

A-B Repeat
You can specify a section of a Song—“A” is the start point and “B” is the end point—for repeat playback.
The A-B Repeat function is also very convenient for practicing when used along with the score display features of the instrument (page 30).

1 Play the Song (page 27) and press the
[A B] button at the beginning of the
section you want to repeat (the “A”
point).

3 The specified A-B section of the Song
will now play repeatedly.
You can cancel A-B repeat playback at any
time by pressing the [A B] button.

NOTE
• The repeat start and end points can be specified in one-measure
increments.
• The current measure number is shown in the display during playback.
• If you want to set the start point “A” at the very beginning of the
Song press the [A
B] button before starting playback of the
Song.

Point A

2 Press the [A

B] button a second time
at the end of the section you want to
repeat (the “B” point).

Point B

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Song Settings

Muting Independent Song Parts
Each “track” of a Song plays a different part of the Song—melody, percussion, accompaniment, etc.
You can mute individual tracks and play the muted part on the keyboard yourself, or simply mute tracks
other than the ones you want to listen to.
Use the [REGIST/TRACK] button to select the TR 1–8, TR 9–16 or ACMP.TR and use the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]–[8] buttons to mute or un-mute the corresponding tracks ([1]–[8], [9]–[16] or
ACMP). The border around the track number in the display disappears when that track is muted.
Refer to page 32 for information about the Song track configuration.

No track number ... No data.

Track number without border ... Track contains data but is muted.
Track number with border ... Track contains data and is not muted.

1 Press the [REGIST/TRACK] button until

the desired track is shown on the display, and then select the track.
The following items appear on the display
when you press the [REGIST/TRACK] button.
“REGIST” ➝ “TR 1–8” ➝ “TR 9–16” or
“ACMP.TR”

REGIST.

TR 1 – 8

TR 9 – 16
(ACMP. TR)

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2 Press the desired REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]–[8] buttons to set the mute
track.
To cancel the mute, press the appropriate REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]–[8] buttons again.
Display

Setting

TR 1–8

Specify the mute tracks of 1–8 by pressing the [1]–[8] buttons.

TR 9–16

Specify the mute tracks of 9–16 by
pressing the [1]–[8] buttons.

ACMP.TR

Specify the mute track of ACMP by
pressing the [1] button.

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Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings

This instrument has a Registration Memory feature that lets you save your favorite settings for easy recall whenever they’re needed. Up to 64 complete setups can be saved
(8 banks of 8 setups each).
Up to 64 presets (eight banks of eight each) can be memorized.
8 Banks

Memory 1

Memory 2

Memory 3

Memory 4

Memory 5

Memory 6

Memory 7

Memory 8

Saving to the Registration Memory
1 Set the panel controls as required—

select a Voice, accompaniment Style,
etc.

2 Press the REGIST BANK [+]/[-] buttons

until the desired bank number is shown
on the display.
You can also use the dial in the Bank Select
display.

3 To store the current panel settings,

simultaneously hold down the [MEMORY] button and press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]–[8] buttons.
The button corresponding to the stored Registration lights.

NOTE
• You can also save your panel settings memorized to registration
memory button into USB flash memory as a user file (see page 76).

CAUTION
• If you select a Registration Memory number that already contains data, the previous data is deleted and overwritten by the
new data.

CAUTION

Bank number

• Do not turn off the power while saving settings to the registration memory, otherwise the data may be damaged or lost.

NOTE
• Data cannot be saved to the registration memory during Song playback.

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Recalling a Registration Memory
Make sure that “REGIST” appears in the display (press the [REGIST/TRACK] button until it is shown).

1 Press the REGIST BANK [+]/[-] button to
select the desired bank.
You can also use the dial to select the bank
number.

● Settings that can be saved to the Registration Memory
• Style settings*
Style number, Auto Accompaniment ON/OFF,
Split Point, Style settings (Main A/B), Style Volume, Tempo, Chord Fingering, Upper Octave
• Voice settings
Main Voice setting (Voice number, Volume,
Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level), Dual
Voice settings (Dual ON/OFF, Voice number,
Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus
Level), Left Voice settings (Left ON/OFF, Voice
number, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level,
Chorus Level)

Bank number

2 Press the REGISTRATION MEMORY

button, [1]–[8], containing the settings
you want to recall. The panel controls
will be instantly set accordingly.
The button to which the data is stored lights in
green and the currently set button is in red.

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• Effect settings
Reverb Type, Chorus Type, Panel Sustain ON/
OFF
• Harmony settings
Harmony ON/OFF, Harmony Type, Harmony
Volume
• Other settings
Transpose, Pitch Bend Range, Upper Octave
*Style settings are not available for Registration Memory
when using the Song features.

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Registration Clear—Deleting a Specified Registration Memory
Keep in mind that groups of data cannot be deleted or cleared from the instrument at a single time.

1 Press the [REGIST/TRACK] button a

number of times until the “REGIST.”
item appears.
The item changes in order from “REGIST.” to
“TR 1–8” to “ACMP.TR”.
This step is not necessary if the instrument is in
the Style mode.

3 Press and hold the REGISTRATION

MEMORY button corresponding to the
Registration you want to clear for
longer than a second.
A confirmation message will appear on the display.

Hold for longer
than a second

2 Press the [REGIST/BANK] button a

number of times until the desired bank
number appears.
The Registration Memory button is lit in green
if Registration data is stored to the memory.

4 Press the [+/YES] button.
A confirmation message will appear again on
the display.
You can cancel the clear operation by pressing
the [-/NO] button.

5 Press the [+/YES] button again to clear
a Registration Memory.
The clear-in-progress message will appear
briefly on the display while the Song is being
cleared.

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The Functions

The “Functions” provide a wide range of both detailed and overall instrument parameters, such as adjusting the tuning, setting the split point, and editing the voices and
effects.

Selecting and Setting Functions
There are 49 function parameters in all.

1 Find the function you want to set in the
list that begins on page 71.

2 Press the [FUNCTION] button.

3 Select a function. Press the CATEGORY

Function
group

[ ] and [ ] buttons as many times as
necessary until the function’s display
name appears in the display.
Take a look at the function list starting on page
71.
The name of the previous item in the list
appears to the upper left, and the name of the
next item in the list appears to the upper right
of the currently selected item.

Previous item

Current selected item

Next item

Parameter

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4 Use the dial or the [+/YES] and [-/NO]

buttons, to set the parameters.
The [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons are used to
make ON/ OFF type settings: [+/YES] = ON,
[-/NO] = OFF.
In some cases, pressing the [+/YES] button
will execute the selected function, and pressing [-/NO] will cancel the selection.
Press the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting (excepting
the initial setup of MIDI).

Press these simultaneously to recall the
default setting.

• Increment value by 1.
• ON
• Execute

• Decrement value by 1.
• OFF
• Cancel

The Functions

■ Function Setting List
Group
VOLUME
OVERALL

MAIN
VOICE

Function Item
Style Volume
Song Volume
Tuning

Display Indication Range/Settings
Style Volume
000–127
Song Volume
000–127
Tuning
415.3–466.2

Pitch Bend
Range
Split Point

Pitch Bend Range 01–12
Split Point

000–127 (C-2–G8)

Touch Sensitivity

Chord Fingering

1 (Soft),
2 (Medium),
3 (Hard)
1 (Multi Finger),
2 (FullKeyboard)

Volume
Octave
Pan

Main Volume
Main Octave
Main Pan

000–127
-2–+2
000 (left)–
64 (center)–
127 (right)

Reverb Level

000–127

DSP Level

Main Reverb
Level
Main Chorus
Level
Main DSP Level

000–127

Dry Level

Main Dry Level

000–127

Volume
Octave
Pan

Dual Volume
Dual Octave
Dual Pan

000–127
-2–+2
000 (left)–
64 (center)–
127 (right)

Reverb Level

000–127

DSP Level

Dual Reverb
Level
Dual Chorus
Level
Dual DSP Level

000–127

Dry Level

Dual Dry Level

000–127

Left Volume
Left Octave
Left Pan

000–127
-2–+2
000 (left)–
64 (center)–
127 (right)

Reverb Level

Left Reverb Level

000–127

Chorus Level

Left Chorus Level

000–127

DSP Level

Left DSP Level

000–127

Dry Level

Left Dry Level

000–127

Chorus Level

DUAL
VOICE

Chorus Level

LEFT VOICE Volume
Octave
Pan

000–127

Description
Determines the volume of the Style.
Determines the volume of the Song.
Sets the pitch of the instrument’s sound in approximately 0.2Hz increments.
Sets the pitch bend range in semitone increments.
Determines the highest key for the Split voice and
sets the Split “point”—in other words, the key that
separates the Split (lower) and Main (upper) voices.
The Split Point setting and Accompaniment Split
Point setting are automatically set to the same value.
Determines the sensitivity of the feature.

Sets the chord detection mode. In the Multi Finger
mode both normal chords and simple chords played
to the left of the split point are detected. In the Full
Keyboard mode normal chords played anywhere on
the keyboard will be detected, and the notes played
will sound as well.
Determines the volume of the Main voice.
Determines the octave range for the Main voice.
Determines the pan position of the Main voice in the
stereo image. The value “0” results in the sound
being panned full left; the value “127” results in the
sound being panned full right.
Determines how much of the Main voice’s signal is
sent to the Reverb effect.
Determines how much of the Main voice’s signal is
sent to the Chorus effect.
Determines how much of the Main voice’s signal is
sent to the DSP effect.
Determines how much of the Main Voice’s unprocessed signal sounds (no Reverb, Chorus or DSP
effect processing).
Determines the volume of the Dual voice.
Determines the octave range for the Dual voice.
Determines the pan position of the Dual voice in the
stereo image. The value “0” results in the sound
being panned full left; the value “127” results in the
sound being panned full right.
Determines how much of the Dual voice’s signal is
sent to the Reverb effect.
Determines how much of the Dual voice’s signal is
sent to the Chorus effect.
Determines how much of the Dual voice’s signal is
sent to the DSP effect.
Determines how much of the Dual Voice’s unprocessed signal sounds (no Reverb, Chorus or DSP
effect processing).
Determines the volume of the Left voice.
Determines the octave range for the Left voice.
Determines the pan position of the Left voice in the
stereo image. The value “0” results in the sound
being panned full left; the value “127” results in the
sound being panned full right.
Determines how much of the Left voice’s signal is
sent to the Reverb effect.
Determines how much of the Left voice’s signal is
sent to the Chorus effect.
Determines how much of the Left voice’s signal is
sent to the DSP effect.
Determines how much of the Left Voice’s unprocessed signal sounds (no Reverb, Chorus or DSP
effect processing).

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The Functions

Group
EFFECT

HARMONY

Function Item
Reverb Type

Display Indication Range/Settings
Reverb Type
01–26

Chorus Type

1–31

DSP Type

001–179

Master EQ Type

Harmony Type

1 (Speaker 1),
2 (Speaker 2),
3 (Headphones),
4 (Line Out 1),
5 (Line Out 2)
01–26

Harmony Volume

PC1/PC2/OFF

Determines the Harmony type. (See the list on page
110)
Determines the volume of the Harmony effect.

PC MODE

PC Mode

Harmony
Volume
PC Mode

MIDI

Local ON/OFF

Local

ON/OFF

External Clock
ON/OFF

External Clock

ON/OFF

Keyboard Out

ON/OFF

Style Out

ON/OFF

Song Out

ON/OFF

Initial Setup

YES/NO

Time Signature
Numerator
Time Signature
Denominator
Volume

00–60
2, 4, 8, 16

Sets the length of each metronome beat.

000–127

Determines the volume of the Metronome.

Quantize

Time Signature
Numerator
Time Signature
Denominator
Metronome
Volume
Quantize

Optimizes the MIDI settings for connecting to a computer (page 84).
Determines whether the instrument’s keyboard controls the internal tone generator (ON) or not (OFF).
(page 83)
Determines whether the instrument synchronizes to
the internal clock (OFF) or an external clock (ON).
(page 83)
Determines whether keyboard performance data of
the instrument is transmitted (ON) or not (OFF).
Determines whether Style data is transmitted (ON)
via USB TO HOST or not (OFF) during Style playback.
Determines whether Song data is transmitted (ON)
via USB TO HOST or not (OFF) during Song playback.
Allows you to instantly send a data ‘snapshot’ of all
panel settings to a computer or sequencer. Press [+/
YES] to send, or press [-/NO] to cancel.
Determines the time signature of the Metronome.

Right-Part

1 (1/4 note),
2 (1/4 note triplet),
3 (1/8 note),
4 (1/8 note triplet),
5 (1/16 note),
6 (1/16 note triplet),
7 (1/32 note),
8 (1/32 note triplet)
GuideTrack 1–16

Left-Part

GuideTrack 1–16

UTILITY

Demo Cancel

ON/OFF

LANGUAGE

Language

English/Japanese

Depending on the song data, you can make the
score more readable by adjusting the timing of the
notes. This determines the minimum timing resolution used in the song. For example, if there are both
quarter notes and eighth notes in the song, you
should set this value to “eighth note.” Any notes or
rests shorter than this value will not be shown in the
score.
Determines the guide track number for your right
hand lesson. The setting is only effective for songs in
SMF format 0 transferred from USB flash memory.
Determines the guide track number for your left hand
lesson. The setting is only effective for songs in SMF
format 0 transferred from USB flash memory.
Determines whether Demo cancel is enabled or not.
When this is set to ON, the Demo Song will not play,
even if the [DEMO] button is pressed.
Determines the display language for the demo displays, song file names, lyrics and certain display
messages. All other messages and names are displayed in English. When this is set to Japanese, the
file names are displayed in the Japanese font. The
lyrics display follows the language setting originally
made in the song data; however, when no such setting exists, the setting here is used.

METRONOME

SCORE

000–127

Description
Determines the Reverb type, including off (26). (See
the list on page 110)
Determines the Chorus type, including off (31). (See
the list on page 111)
Determines the DSP type, including off (179). (See
the list on page 111)
Sets the equalizer applied to the instrument output
(including speakers, headphones or other output) for
optimum sound in different listening situations.

* All these settings can be conveniently reset to their initial default values by pressing the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons simultaneously. (The exception to
this is Initial Send, which is an operation, not a setting.)

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Using USB Flash Memory

USB flash memory is a memory medium used for storing data.
When a USB flash memory device is inserted in this instrument’s USB TO DEVICE terminal, user songs created on the instrument and the registered settings can be saved
to or loaded from the device. USB flash memory can also be used to transfer song data
downloaded from the Internet to the instrument. Furthermore, user songs saved to
USB flash memory in MIDI file format can also be used with these features.
In this section we’ll look at the procedures for setting up and formatting USB flash
memory devices, as well as for saving and loading data to and from them.

If you don’t have a USB flash memory device, you will need to purchase one (or
more, as needed).
The instrument does not necessarily support all commercially available USB storage
devices. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of USB storage devices that you purchase.
Before purchasing a USB storage device, please consult your Yamaha dealer, or an
authorized Yamaha distributor (see list at end of the Owner’s Manual) for advice.

USB Flash Memory
Before using a USB device, read through the “Precautions when using the USB TO DEVICE terminal” section on page 82. For information about USB devices compatible with the instrument, see “Connection to a
USB Storage Device” on page 80.
● To protect your data (write-protect switch)
Some USB flash memory devices are equipped with a write-protect switch. To prevent accidental erasure of important data saved in USB flash memory, slide the write-protect switch on the device to the
“protect” position. When saving data, make sure that the write-protect switch is set to the “overwrite”
position.

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Using USB Flash Memory
1 Connect a USB flash memory to the

USB TO DEVICE terminal, being careful
to insert it in the proper direction. (Do
not try to force an improper connection.)

2 Check that the “CONNECT” message is
shown in the MAIN display.

CONNECT

You can go to the FILE CONTROL display
from which you can access USB flash memory
operations by pressing the [MENU] button
from this display.
(Do not press this button now, but only when
instructed to in the sections below.)
IMPORTANT
• In order to play songs copied to a USB flash memory from a
computer or other device, the songs must be stored either in
the USB flash memory’s root directory or a first-level/secondlevel folder in the root directory. Songs stored in these location
can be selected and played as USB song (page 28). Songs
stored in third-level-folders created inside a second-level folder
cannot be selected and played by this instrument.

Reference Page

Format

Save

SMF Save

Load

Delete

USB flash memory (Root)
Song
File
Song
Folder

Song
File
Song
Folder

root

Can be
selected/
played.

A message (information or confirmation
dialog) sometimes appears in the display to
facilitate operation. Refer to the “Messages”
section on page 96 for an explanation of each
message.

Song
File
Song
Folder

Cannot be
selected/
played.

NOTE
• No sound will be produced if you play the keyboard while the FILE
CONTROL display is showing. Also, in this state only buttons related
to file functions will be active.
NOTE
• The FILE CONTROL display will not appear in any of the following
cases:
• During style or song playback.
• While data is being loaded from a USB flash memory.

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Formatting USB Flash Memory
A new USB flash memory device must be formatted before it can be used by this instrument.
CAUTION
• If you format a USB flash memory that already contains data, all of
the data will be erased. Be careful not to erase important data
when using the format function.

1 After connecting the USB flash memory
to be formatted to the instrument’s USB
TO DEVICE terminal, check that the
“CONNECT” message is shown in the
MAIN display.

2 Press the FILE MENU [MENU] button.

4 Press the [EXECUTE] button and the

display prompts you for confirmation.
You can press the [-/NO] button at this point to
cancel the operation.

5 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or

the [+/YES] button, and the format operation will begin.
CAUTION
• Once the format-in-progress message appears in the display,
the format operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the
power or remove the USB flash memory device during this
operation.

6 A message appears in the display indi] and [ ] but-

3 Use the CATEGORY [

tons to select the Format item.
The display prompts you for confirmation.

cating that the operation is complete.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN
display.
NOTE
• If the USB flash memory device has been write-protected, an appropriate message will appear in the display and you will not be able to
execute the operation.

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Saving Data
Three types of data are saved to one “User File” by this operation: user song, style file, and registration memory data. When you save a “User File” the style file and registration memory are also saved automatically.

1 Make sure that a appropriately format-

ted USB flash memory device has been
properly connected to the instrument’s
USB TO DEVICE terminal, and that a
“CONNECT” message is shown in the
MAIN display.
Cursor
right

Delete
character

Select
characters

2 Press the FILE MENU [MENU] button.
3 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] but-

Cursor
left

tons to locate the User File Save item.
A default file name will automatically be created.
Cursor

6 Press the [EXECUTE] button. The dis● To Overwrite an Existing File

If you want to overwrite a file that already exists
on the USB flash memory device, use the dial or
the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons to select the
file, then skip ahead to step 6.
NOTE
• If the USB flash memory has been write-protected, an appropriate
message will appear in the display and you will not be able to execute the operation.
• If there is not enough capacity left on the USB flash memory device
to save the data, an appropriate message will appear in the display
and you will not be able to save the data. Erase unwanted files from
the USB flash memory device to make more memory available
(page 79), or use a different USB device.
• Refer to the “Messages” list on page 96 for other possible errors that
might prevent you from completing the operation.

Press the [EXECUTE] button. A cursor
will appear below the first character in
the file name.

5 Change the file name as necessary.
• The [1] button moves the cursor to the left,
and the [2] button moves it to the right.
• Use the dial to select a character for the current cursor location.
• The [8] button deletes the character at the cursor location.
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play prompts you for confirmation.
You can cancel the save operation at this point
by pressing the [-/NO] button.

7 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or

the [+/YES] button, and the save operation will begin.
The user song will be stored to the USER FILE
folder in the USB flash memory device.
CAUTION
• Once the save-in-progress message appears in the display, the
operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or
remove the USB flash memory device during this operation.

8 Press the [EXIT] button to return to the
MAIN display.

NOTE
• If an existing filename is specified the display prompts you for confirmation. Press [EXECUTE] or [+/YES] if it is OK to overwrite the file,
or [-/NO] to cancel.
• The amount of time it will take to perform the save operation
depends on the particular USB flash memory device you are using.

Using USB Flash Memory

Convert a User Song to SMF Format and Save
This operation converts a user song (song numbers 001–005) to SMF Format 0 and saves the file to USB
flash memory.
● What is SMF (Standard MIDI File)?

● To Overwrite an Existing File

The SMF (Standard MIDI File) format is one of the
most common and widely compatible sequence
formats used for storing sequence data. There are
two variations: Format 0 and Format 1. A large
number of MIDI devices are compatible with SMF
Format 0, and most commercially available MIDI
sequence data is provided in SMF Format 0.

If you want to overwrite a file that already exists
on the USB flash memory device, use the dial or
the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons to select the
file, then skip ahead to step 7.

1 Make sure that a properly formatted

USB flash memory device has been
properly connected to the instrument’s
USB TO DEVICE terminal, and that the
“CONNECT” message is shown in the
MAIN display.

6 Press the [EXECUTE] button. A cursor
will appear below the first character in
the file name.

7 Change the file name as necessary.
Refer to “Saving Data” on page 76 for filename
entry.

2 Press the FILE MENU [MENU] button.
3 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] but-

tons to locate the SMF Save item.
The SOURCE FILE—a user song name—will
be highlighted.
Cursor

The name of the file to be saved

8 Press the [EXECUTE] button. The dis-

play prompts you for confirmation.
You can cancel the save operation at this point
by pressing the [-/NO] button.

9 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or
The source user song name.

4 Use the dial to select the source user

song.
You can press the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons
simultaneously to select the first user song.

5 Press the [EXECUTE] button.
The DESTINATION SONG will be highlighted, and a default name will appear for the
converted song file.

10 A message appears in the display indicating that the operation is complete.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the
MAIN display.

NOTE
• If an existing filename is specified, the display prompts you for confirmation. Press [EXECUTE] or [+/YES] if it is OK to overwrite the
file, or [-/NO] to cancel.
• The amount of time it will take to perform the save operation
depends on the particular USB flash memory device you are using.

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Loading User Files and Style Files
User files and style file residing on a USB flash memory can be loaded to the instrument.

4 Use the dial to select the user file or

CAUTION
• Save important data to a USB flash memory before loading data
that will overwrite it.

1 With the USB flash memory device containing the file you want to load connected to the USB TO DEVICE
connector, check that the “CONNECT”
message is shown in the MAIN display.

tons to locate the Load item.

2 Press the FILE MENU [MENU] button.
3 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] but-

style file you want to load.
All user files in the USB flash memory device
will be displayed first, followed by the style
files.
NOTE
• Style files must be located in the root directory. Style files located
within folders will not be recognized.

5 Press the [EXECUTE] button. The dis-

play prompts you for confirmation.
You can cancel the load operation at this point
by pressing the [-/NO] button.

6 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or

the [+/YES] button, and the load operation will begin.
CAUTION
• Once the load-in-progress message appears in the display, the
operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or
remove the USB flash memory during this operation.

7 A message appears in the display indi-

cating that the operation is complete.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN
display.

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Deleting Data from USB Flash Memory
This procedure deletes selected user files and SMF files from a USB flash memory device.

1 Make sure that the USB flash memory

device containing the file(s) you want to
delete has been properly connected to
the instrument’s USB TO DEVICE terminal, and that the “CONNECT” is shown
in the MAIN display.

2 Press the FILE MENU [MENU] button.
3 Use the CATEGORY [

] and [ ] buttons to locate the Delete item.

4 Select the file you want to delete.
You can press the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons
simultaneously to select the first song or user
file on the USB flash memory.

5 Press the [EXECUTE] button. The display prompts you for confirmation.
You can cancel the delete operation at this
point by pressing the [-/NO] button.

6 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or

the [+/YES] button, and the delete operation will begin.
CAUTION
• Once the delete-in-progress message appears in the display,
the operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or
remove the USB flash memory during this operation.

7 A message appears in the display indi-

cating that the operation is complete.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN
display.
NOTE
• If the USB flash memory has been write-protected, an appropriate
message will appear in the display and you will not be able to execute the operation.

Playing Songs Saved to USB Flash Memory
1 Make sure that the USB flash memory

device containing the song you want to
play has been properly connected to
the instrument’s USB TO DEVICE terminal, and that the “CONNECT” is shown
in the MAIN display.

3 Use the dial to select the song you want
to play.

4 Press the [>/■] button.

2 Press the [USB] button.

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Connectors
q

q USB TO HOST terminal

This terminal allows direct connection to a personal computer. Refer to “Connecting a Personal Computer” on page 82 for more
information.

w USB TO DEVICE terminal

This terminal allows connection to USB storage devices. Refer to “Connection to a USB
Storage Device” below.

Connection to a USB Storage Device
By connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, you can save data you’ve created, as well as read or
play the data from the connected device.

■Compatible USB storage
devices ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

■Connection to a USB storage
device ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

A USB storage device, such as a floppy disk drive
and flash memory can be connected to the USB TO
DEVICE terminal. Other USB devices such as a
computer keyboard or mouse cannot be used.
Before purchasing USB storage devices, please
consult your Yamaha dealer, or an authorized
Yamaha distributor (see list at end of the Owner’s
Manual) for advice.
CAUTION
• Avoid frequently turning the power on/off to the USB storage
device, or connecting/disconnecting the cable too often. Doing so
may result in the operation of the instrument “freezing” or hanging up. While the instrument is accessing data (such as in the
Save and Delete operations), do NOT unplug the USB cable, do
NOT remove the media from the device, and do NOT turn the
power off to either device. Doing so may corrupt the data on either
or both devices.

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CAUTION
• Some USB memory devices may require more current than the
instrument can supply, causing the instrument’s over-current protection function to be activated and making it impossible to use
the device. If this occurs “OverCurrent” will appear in the lowerright area of the MAIN display. To restore normal operation
remove the USB device from the USB TO DEVICE connector and
turn the instrument’s power off and then back on again.

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Backing up the instrument data to a computer
Once you’ve saved data to a USB flash memory
device, you can copy the data to the hard disk of
your computer, then archive and organize the files
as desired. Simply reconnect the device as shown
below.

Saves internal data to a USB flash memory.
USB TO DEVICE terminal

Copying files from a computer hard disk to
USB flash memory and then playing back the
songs on the instrument
Files on a computer’s hard disk can be transferred
to the instrument by first copying them to a USB
flash memory device, then connecting/inserting the
media to the instrument. User files, style files and
MIDI songs can be copied to a USB flash memory
device from the hard disk of the computer. Once
you’ve copied the data, connect the device to the
USB TO DEVICE terminal of the instrument and
play back the MIDI songs, or load the user file or
style file on the instrument.

Instrument

USB flash
memory

Copying files from the computer’s hard disk to
the USB storage device
USB terminal

Disconnect the USB flash memory device from the
computer and connect it to the instrument.

Computer

Backing up data to a computer and
organizing files/folders

USB flash
memory

USB terminal
Disconnect the USB storage device from the
computer and connect it to the instrument.

Computer

USB flash
memory

Reading files on the USB storage device
from the instrument
USB TO DEVICE terminal

Instrument
USB flash
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Connecting a Personal Computer
The following functions become available when this instrument is connected to a computer.
● Performance data can be transferred between the instrument and the computer (page 83).
● Files can be transferred between the instrument and the computer (page 85).

The connection procedure is as follows:

1 Install the USB-MIDI driver on your

computer.
The USB-MIDI driver is included on the CDROM.
Installation of the USB MIDI driver is
described on pages 91–92.

2 Connect the USB terminal of the com-

puter to the USB terminal on the instrument using a standard USB cable (USB
cable sold separately).

The supplied CD-ROM also includes a Musicsoft
Downloader application that allows you to transfer
song files from your computer to the instrument’s
flash memory. For instructions about how to install
Musicsoft Downloader and how to transfer song
files, see pages 85, 92.
USB TO HOST terminal

Computer

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■ USB Precautions
Please observe the following precautions when
connecting the instrument to a computer via a USB
cable.
Failure to do so can cause the instrument and/or the
computer to hang up (freeze), possibly causing
corruption or loss of data.
If the instrument or computer does hang up, turn
the power to both devices off and then on again,
and restart the computer.
CAUTION
• Wake the computer from a sleep/suspended/standby mode before
connecting the USB cable.
• Connect the USB cable to the instrument and computer before
turning power to the instrument on.
• Check the following points before turning the instrument’s power
on or off, and before plugging or unplugging the USB cable.
• Quit all applications.
• Make sure that no data transfer is in progress. (Data is transferred whenever you play the keyboard or play a song.)
• Allow at least 6 seconds between turning the instrument’s power
on and off, and between plugging and unplugging the USB cable.
• Directly connect the instrument to the computer using a single
USB cable. Do not use a USB hub.

NOTE
• The Musicsoft Downloader application may not be able to access the
instrument in the following cases:
• During style playback.
• During song playback.
• During a file control operation (while the FILE CONTROL display is
showing).

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Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer
By connecting the instrument to a computer, the instrument’s performance data can be used on the computer, and performance data from the computer can be played on the instrument.
● When the instrument is connected with computer,
it transmits/receives performance data.
USB terminal

USB terminal

Computer

Instrument

USB cable

■MIDI settings ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
These settings pertain to performance data transmission and reception.
Item

Range/Settings

Description

Local

ON/OFF

Local control determines whether or not notes played on the instrument are sounded by its internal
tone generator system: the internal tone generator is active when local control is on, and inactive when
local control is off.

External Clock

ON/OFF

These settings determine whether the instrument is synchronized to its own internal clock (OFF), or to
a clock signal from an external device (ON).

Keyboard Out

ON/OFF

These settings determine whether keyboard performance data of the instrument is transmitted (ON) or
not (OFF).

Style Out

ON/OFF

These settings determine whether Style data is transmitted (ON) or not (OFF) during Style playback.

Song Out

ON/OFF

These settings determine whether Song data is transmitted (ON) or not (OFF) during Song playback.

2 Use the CATEGORY [

] and [ ] buttons
to select the item you want to change its
value.

CAUTION
• If you can’t get any sound out of the instrument, this may be the
most likely cause.

CAUTION
• If External Clock is ON and no clock signal is being received from
an external device, the song, style, and metronome functions will
not start.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] button.
3 Use the dial to select ON or OFF.

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■PC Mode

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

A number of MIDI settings need to be made when
you want to transfer performance data between the
computer and the instrument. The PC Mode item
can conveniently make multiple settings for you in
one operation. Three settings are available: PC1,
PC2, and OFF.
This setting is not necessary when transferring
song or backup files between the computer and the
instrument.

1 Press and hold the [DEMO] button for
longer than a second so that the PC
Mode item appears.

Hold for longer
than a second

* Set the PC mode to PC2 when using Digital Music Notebook.
PC1

PC2*

OFF

Local

OFF

External Clock

OFF

Song Out

OFF

Style Out

OFF

Keyboard Out

OFF

2 Use the dial to select PC1, PC2, or OFF.
NOTE
• When the PC2 setting is selected the instrument’s style, song, demo,
song recording, and lesson features cannot be used.

NOTE
• You can also access the PC Mode item by first pressing the [FUNCTION] button and then using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to
locate it (page 70).

Initial Send
This function lets you send the panel setup data to a computer. Before you record performance data to a
sequencer application running on your computer, it is a good idea to first send and record the panel setup
data before the actual performance data.

1 Press the [FUNCTION] button.

2 Use the CATEGORY [

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] and [ ] buttons to select the Initial Setup item.

3 Press [+/YES] to send, or press [-/NO]
to cancel.

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Transferring Data Between the Computer and Instrument
MIDI songs and Style files stored to a computer
can be transferred to the instrument.
Backup files can also be transferred from the
instrument to the computer and back.
In order to transfer songs between your computer
and the instrument you will need to install the
Musicsoft Downloader application and the USB
MIDI Driver included on the Accessory CD-ROM
on your computer. Refer to the Accessory CDROM Installation Guide on page 88 for installation
details.
● Data that can be transferred from a computer

• Song Capacity (max.): 512 songs total
• Data Capacity: Internal memory 811 KB
• Data Format: SMF format 0, SMF format 1,
style file (extension: .sty),
Backup File
NOTE
• Even if the number of songs transferred is less than 512, if the amount of
data exceeds 811 KB, the song data cannot be transferred to the instrument.

■With the Musicsoft Downloader
You Can ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
●Transfer MIDI songs you have downloaded from
the Internet or created on your computer from the
computer to the instrument’s flash memory.
⇒ Refer to the procedure described
below.
●Backup files can be transferred from the instrument to a computer and back.
⇒ Refer to the procedure described on
page 87.

■Use Musicsoft Downloader to
Transfer Songs from the Computer to the Instrument’s Flash
Memory ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
NOTE
• If a Song or Style is being played, stop playback before proceeding.

1 Install the Musicsoft Downloader and

USB MIDI driver to your computer, then
connect the computer and the instrument (page 90).

2 After selecting the language, double-

click the Musicsoft Downloader shortcut icon that is created on the desktop.
This will launch the Musicsoft
Downloader application and the main
window will appear.
NOTE
• The instrument cannot be operated while the Musicsoft Downloader
is running.

3 Click the “Add File” button and the Add
File window will appear.

4 Click the button to the right of “Look in”
and select the folder from the dropdown menu that appears. Double-click
the “SongData” Folder on the window.
Select the file you want to transfer to
the instrument, and click “Open”.
q Click a Song file

Use the Musicsoft Downloader application with
Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher.

w Click “Open”

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5 A copy of the selected MIDI song file

will appear in the “List of files stored
temporarily” at the top of the window.
The memory medium will also be displayed at the bottom of the window to
specify the destination for the transfer.
Click “Instrument,” and then “Flash
memory.”
“Flash memory” here refers to the internal
memory of the instrument.

7 Close the window to close the
Musicsoft Downloader.

NOTE
• Before playing back the song transferred from your computer, make
sure to close the Musicsoft Downloader program.

8 To playback a song stored in the mem-

ory of the instrument, press the [USER]
button. Use the dial to select the song
you want to play, then press the [>/■]
button to start playback.

CAUTION
• Do not unplug the USB cable during a data transfer. Not only will
the data not be transferred and saved, but operation of the memory media may become unstable and its contents may disappear.

CAUTION
• Stored data can be lost due to equipment malfunction or improper
operation. For safety we recommend that you keep a copy of all
important data stored on your computer.

q Click “Electronic Musical Instruments”,
and then “Flash Memory”

6 After selecting the file in the “List of

files stored temporarily,” click the downward [Move] button and a confirmation
message will appear. Click [OK] and the
song will be transferred from the “List
of files stored temporarily” to the
instrument’s memory.

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NOTE
• Preset Song data cannot be transmitted from the instrument.

1 Press the [USER] button and select the song
residing in internal memory for which you want
to set the guide track.
2 Press the [FUNCTION] button.
3 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to
select the R-Part or L-Part item.
4 Use the dial to select the channel you want to
play back as the specified right- or left-hand
part.

You can use the Musicsoft Downloader to transfer
Backup files containing backup data (page 39),
including the five User Songs stored on the instrument, to a computer. If you click “Electronic Musical Instruments” in the Musicsoft Downloader
display, and then “System Drive,” a file named
“PSR-S500.BUP” will appear in the lower right
corner of the Musicsoft Downloader display. This
is the backup file. For details about how to transfer
backup files using the Musicsoft Downloader
application, refer to the Online help in the application.

● Using Songs with Notation
In order to use songs with notation (SMF format 0
only) transferred from a computer for lessons and
practice, you’ll need to specify which channels are
to be played back as the right-hand and left-hand
parts.

■Transferring Backup files from
the Instrument to a Computer ● ●

We recommend that you select channel 1 for the
right-hand part and channel 2 for the left-hand part.

CAUTION
• The backup data, including the five User Songs’ is transmitted/
received as a single file. As a result, all backup data will be overwritten every time you transmit or receive. Keep this in mind when
transferring data.

CAUTION
• Do not rename the backup file on the computer. If you do so it will
not be recognized when transferred to the instrument.

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SPECIAL NOTICES

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This CD-ROM is copy-protected. Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to any problems
while attempting to copy the CD-ROM or software and cannot be held responsible for the results of attempts to
copy the data.
The software and this owner’s manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.
Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to upon
breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement on page 94 of
this manual before installing the application.)
Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden
without the written consent of the manufacturer.
Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software.
This disk is a CD-ROM. Do not attempt to play the disk on an audio CD player. Doing so may result in irreparable
damage to your audio CD player.
Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in specifications and functions will be
announced separately.
The screen displays as illustrated in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes, and may appear somewhat
different from the screens which appear on your computer.

Important Notices about the CD-ROM
● Data Types
This CD-ROM includes application software. Please refer to page 90 for software installation instructions.
CAUTION
• Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player. The
result high-volume noise can potentially cause hearing damage or
damage your CD player and speakers.

● Operating System (OS)
The applications in this CD-ROM are provided in versions for Windows operating systems.

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CD-ROM Contents

Folder Name

Application / Data Name

Contents

MSD_

Musicsoft Downloader

This application can be used to transfer data between computer and
instrument’s memory.

DMN_FlashDemo

Flash Demo

Digital Music Notebook is an educational content that lets you enjoy music
while learning. Full motion demo software which introduces all features of the
Digital Music Notebook.

USB-MIDI Driver
(Windows 98/Me)

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USBdrv2k

USB-MIDI Driver
(Windows 2000/XP)

■Using the CD-ROM

This driver software is necessary to connect MIDI devices to your computer
via USB.

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Please read the Software License Agreement
on page 94 before opening the CD-ROM package.

1 Check the system requirements to

make sure that the software will run on
your computer.

2 Insert the included CD-ROM into the

CD-ROM drive.
After you set the language, the start window
will appear on the display.

3 Install the USB MIDI driver to the com-

4 Connect the instrument to the computer. The connection procedure is
described on page 82.

5 Install the software.
Musicsoft Downloader:
See page 92.

6 Launch the software.
For further software operation refer to the online
help supplied with the software.
Refer to the “Troubleshooting” on page 93 when
you have trouble with installing the driver.

puter.
Refer to “Installing the USB-MIDI Driver” on
page 90 for installation and setup instructions.

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System Requirements
Application/Data

CPU

Memory

Hard Disk

Display

Musicsoft Downloader

Windows 98SE/Me/2000/
XP Home Edition/
XP Professional

233 MHz or higher; Intel®
Pentium®/Celeron®
processor family

64 MB or more
(256 MB or more
is recommended)

at least 128 MB of
free space (at least
512 MB of free
space is
recommended)

800 x 600
HighColor
(16-bit)

USB Driver for Windows
98/Me

Windows 98/Me
Windows 2000/XP Home
Edition/XP Professional

32 MB or more
(64 MB or more is
recommended)

at least 3 MB of free
space

—

USB Driver for Windows
2000/XP

166 MHz or higher; Intel®
Pentium®/Celeron®
processor family
400MHz or higher; Intel®
Pentium®/Celeron®
Processor family (1GHz
or more is recommended)

128 MB or more
(256 MB or more
is recommended)

1GHz or higher; Intel®
Pentium®/Celeron®
Processor family (1.4GHz
or more is recommended)

256 MB or more

Digital Music Notebook

Digital Music Notebook
(Requirements for
playing content with
video included.)

Windows® XP
Professional Edition,
SP1a more
Windows® XP Home
Edition, SP1a more
Windows 2000
Professional, SP4 more

at least 50 MB of
free space

1024 x 768
HighColor
(16-bit)

Software Installation
● Uninstall (Removing the Software)
Installed software can be removed from your
computer as follows:
From the Windows Start menu select Start →
Settings → Control panel → Add or Remove
Applications → Install and Uninstall. Select the
item you want to remove and click [Add or
Remove]. Follow the on-screen instructions to
remove the selected software.
NOTE
• The actual names of the menu items and buttons will depend on
the OS version you are using.

■ Installing the USB-MIDI Driver● ● ● ●
In order to be able to communicate with and use
MIDI devices connected to your computer, the
appropriate driver software must be properly
installed on your computer.
The USB-MIDI driver allows sequence software
and similar applications on your computer to transmit and receive MIDI data to and from MIDI
devices via a USB cable.
Computer
MIDI device

Sequence
software
USB Cable
Driver

• Windows 98/Me installation ➔ page 91.
• Windows 2000 installation ➔ page 91.
• Windows XP installation ➔ page 92.
Check the drive name of the CD-ROM drive you
will be using (D:, E:, Q: etc.) The drive name is
displayed beside the CD-ROM icon in your “My
Computer” folder. The root directory of the CDROM drive will be D:\ , E:\ , or Q:\ , respectively.
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Installing the driver on Windows 98/Me

Installing the driver on Windows 2000

1 Start the computer.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-

1 Start the computer and use the “Adminis-

ROM drive. A start window will appear
automatically.

3 First, make sure the POWER switch on

the instrument is set to OFF, then use a
USB cable to connect the USB terminal of
the computer to the USB connector of the
instrument. When the instrument is
turned on, the computer automatically
displays the “Add New Hardware Wizard.
Otherwise, refer to “Troubleshooting” in
the “Accessory CD-ROM Installation
Guide” section of the Owner’s Manual.
For Windows Me users, check the radio button to
the left of “Automatic search for a better driver
(Recommended)” and click [Next]. The system
automatically starts searching and installing the
driver. Proceed to Step 8. If the system does not
detect the driver, select “Specify the location of
the driver (Advanced)” and specify the CD-ROM
drive’s root directory to install the driver and click
[Next]. Execute the installation by following the
onscreen instructions and proceed to Step 8.
NOTE
• If you are using Windows Me, skip Step 4–7.

4 Click [Next].

The window enables you to select the search
method.

5 Check the radio button to the left of

“Search for the best driver for your
device. (Recommended)”. Click [Next].
The window enables you to select a location in
which to install the driver.

6 Check the “Specify a location” box, click

“Browse..”, then specify the root directory of the CD-ROM drive and continue
the installation. The CD-ROM drive letter
may vary depending on your computer’s
configuration.

7 When the system detects the driver on

the CD-ROM and is ready for installation,
it is shown as a message on the screen.
Make sure that the “YAMAHA USB MIDI
Driver” is listed, and click [Next]. The system starts the installation.

When installation is complete, a message
indicating so appears. Click [Finish].
The driver has been installed.

trator” account to log into Windows 2000.

2 Select [My Computer] ➔ [Control Panel]

➔ [System] ➔ [Hardware] ➔ [Driver Signing] ➔ [File Signature Verification], and
check the radio button to the left of
“Ignore—Install all files, regardless of file
signature” and click [OK].

3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CDROM drive. A start window will appear
automatically.

4 First, make sure the POWER switch on the

MIDI device is set to OFF, then use a USB
cable to connect the MIDI device to the
computer. After making the connections,
turn on the power of the MIDI device. The
system automatically launches the Found
New Hardware Wizard.
Otherwise, refer to “Troubleshooting” in the
“Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide” section
of the Owner’s Manual. Click [Next]. (Some
computers may take a while to display the Wizard
window.)

5 Select the radio button for “Search for a
suitable driver for my device [recommended]”, then click [Next].

NOTE
• If the Wizard panel informs you that “The software you are about to
install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature”, click [Yes].

6 Check the “CD-ROM drives” check box,

deselect all other check boxes, then click
[Next].
NOTE
• If the system prompts you to insert the Windows CD-ROM during
detection of the drivers, point to the “USBdrv2k_” folder (e.g.,
D:\USBdrv2k_) and continue the installation.

7 Deselect the “Install one of the other drivers”, then click [Next].

8 When the installation is complete, the

Wizard displays “Completing the Found
New Hardware Wizard”.
Click [Finish]. (Some computers may take a
while to display the Wizard window.)

9 Restart the computer.

The USB-MIDI driver installation is complete.

NOTE
• Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen
after the installation is complete.

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Installing the driver on Windows XP

1 Start the computer and use the “Administrator” account to log into Windows.

2 Select [Start] ➔ [Control Panel]. If the

control panel appears as “Pick a category”, click “Switch to Classic View” in
the upper left of the window. All control
panels and icons will be displayed.

3 Go to [System] ➔ [Hardware] ➔ [Driver

Signing Options] and check the radio button to the left of “Ignore” and click [OK].

Click the [OK] button to close System
Properties, and then click “X” in the upper
right of the window to close the Control
Panel.

5 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CDROM drive. A start window will appear
automatically.

6 First, make sure the POWER switch on

the MIDI device is set to OFF, then use a
USB cable to connect the MIDI device to
the computer. After making the connections, turn on the power of the MIDI
device.
The system launches the Found New
Hardware Wizard automatically. Otherwise, refer to “Troubleshooting” in the
“Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide”
section of the Owner’s Manual. If the system displays “Found New Hardware” in
the lower right corner, wait until Wizard
windows is displayed. (Some computers
may take a while to display the window.)
If the Wizard window prompts you to specify
whether or not to connect to Windows Update,
select the radio button for “No, not this time”,
then click [Next].

7 Select the radio button for “Install the

software automatically (recommended)”,
then click [Next].
NOTE
• If during the installation the system displays “...has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP”, click
[Continue Anyway].

8 When the installation is complete, the

Wizard displays “Completing the Found
New Hardware Wizard”.
Click [Finish]. (Some computers may take a
while to display the Wizard window.)

9 Restart the computer.

If the system displays “Found New Hardware” in
the lower right corner, wait until the Wizard window is displayed. (Some computers may take a
while to display the Wizard window.)
The USB-MIDI driver installation is complete.

■Installing the Musicsoft
Downloader and Digital
Music Notebook Applications ● ● ●
IMPORTANT
• You will need to log in with administrator (root) privileges in
order to install Musicsoft Downloader on a computer running
Windows 2000 or XP.
• You will need to log in with administrator (root) privileges in
order to install Digital Music Notebook on a computer running
Windows 2000 or XP.

IMPORTANT
• When installing the Digital Music Notebook, make sure that
Internet Explorer 6.0 (with SP1) or higher is installed to your
computer.
IMPORTANT
• Credit card settlement is required to purchase Digital Music
Notebook content. Credit card processing may not be possible
for some areas, so please check with your local authorities to
make sure that your credit card can be used.

1 Insert the Accessory CD-ROM into your

computer’s CD-ROM drive. The start window will appear automatically showing
software applications.
NOTE
• If the start window does not appear automatically, double click your
“My Computer” folder to open it. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and
select “Open” from the pop-up menu. Double click “Start.exe” and
proceed to step 2, below.

2 Click [Musicsoft Downloader] or [Digital
Music Notebook].

3 Click the [install] button or [Digital Music

Notebook Download] button, and follow
the onscreen instructions to install the
software.
For Digital Music Notebook operating instructions see the help menu: launch the Digital Music
Notebook application and click “Help”.
For Musicsoft Downloader operating instructions
see the Help menu: launch the Musicsoft
Downloader application and click “Help”.

* You can obtain the latest version of the Musicsoft
Downloader at the following Internet URL.
http://music.yamaha.com/download/
IMPORTANT
• Only Musicsoft Downloader can be used to transfer files between
this instrument and a computer. No other file transfer application
can be used.

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■Troubleshooting
The driver cannot be installed.
• Is the USB cable connected correctly?
Check the USB cable connection. Disconnect the
USB cable, then connect it again.
• Is the USB function enabled on your computer?
When you connect the instrument to the
computer for the first time, if the “Add New
Hardware Wizard” does not appear, the USB
function on the computer may be disabled.
Perform the following steps.

Select [Control Panel] ➔ [System] ➔
[Device Manager] (for Windows 98/Me), or
select [Control Panel]* ➔ [System] ➔
[Hardware] ➔ [Device Manager] (for Windows 2000/XP).

When controlling the instrument from
your computer via USB, the instrument
does not operate correctly or no sound
is heard.
• Did you install the driver? (page 90)
• Is the USB cable connected correctly?
• Are the volume settings of the instrument,
playback device, and application program set
to the appropriate levels?
• Have you selected an appropriate port in the
sequence software?
• Are you using the latest USB MIDI driver?
The latest driver can be downloaded from the
following web site.
http://music.yamaha.com/download/

* Classic View only in Windows XP.

Make sure that no “!” or “x” marks appear
at “Universal serial bus controller” or
“USB Root Hub”. If you see an “!” or “x”
mark, the USB controller is disabled.

• Is any unknown device registered?
If driver installation fails, the instrument will be
marked as an “Unknown device”, and you will
not be able to install the driver. Delete the
“Unknown device” by following the steps below.

Select [Control Panel] ➔ [System] ➔
[Device Manager] (for Windows 98/Me), or
select [Control Panel]* ➔ [System] ➔
[Hardware] ➔ [Device Manager] (for Windows 2000/XP).
* Classic View only in Windows XP.

Look for “Other devices” in the menu
“View devices by type”.

If you find “Other devices”, double-click it
to extend the tree to look for “Unknown
device”. If one appears, select it and click
the [Remove] button.

Remove the USB cable from the instrument, and make the connection again.

Install the driver again.
• Windows 98/Me users... see page 91
• Windows 2000 users..... see page 91
• Windows XP users........ see page 92

Playback response is delayed.
• Does your computer satisfy the system
requirements?
• Is any other application or device driver running?
Cannot suspend or resume the computer correctly.
• Do not suspend the computer while the MIDI
application is running.
If you are using Windows 2000, you may not be
able to suspend/resume normally, depending on
the particular environment (USB Host
Controller, etc.). Even so, simply disconnecting
and connecting the USB cable will allow you to
use the instrument functions again.
How can I delete or re-install the driver?
[Windows Me/98]

When the instrument is recognized correctly, double-click “System” in the Control Panel to open the System window.

Double-click the “Device Manager” tab,
select “YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver” and
delete it.

Use the MS-DOS prompt or Explorer to
delete the following three files.

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NOTE
• To delete these files using Explorer, select “Folder Options” from
the Tool (View) menu, and select “Show all files (and folders).”
• \WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\1039.INF
• \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Xgusb.drv
• \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Ymidusb.sys

4
5
6

Disconnect the USB cable.
Restart the computer.
Re-install the driver.

4. LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA
As to SOFTWARE sold on tangible media, Yamaha warrants that the tangible
media on which the SOFTWARE is recorded will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of fourteen (14) days
from the date of receipt, as evidenced by a copy of the receipt. Yamaha’s entire
liability and your exclusive remedy will be replacement of the defective media
if it is returned to Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha dealer within fourteen days
with a copy of the receipt. Yamaha is not responsible for replacing media damaged by accident, abuse or misapplication. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE TANGIBLE MEDIA, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE

ATTENTION
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PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. YOU ARE
ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THIS SOFTWARE PURSUANT TO THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT
IS BETWEEN YOU (AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR LEGAL ENTITY) AND
YAMAHA CORPORATION (“YAMAHA”).
BY BREAKING THE SEAL OF THIS PACKAGE YOU ARE AGREEING TO
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WITH THE TERMS, DO NOT INSTALL, COPY, OR OTHERWISE USE THIS
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The SOFTWARE is owned by Yamaha and/or Yamaha’s licensor(s), and is protected by relevant copyright laws and all applicable treaty provisions. While
you are entitled to claim ownership of the data created with the use of SOFTWARE, the SOFTWARE will continue to be protected under relevant copyrights.
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automatically and immediately without notice from Yamaha. Upon such termination, you must immediately destroy the licensed SOFTWARE, any
accompanying written documents and all copies thereof.

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You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the SOFTWARE is at your
sole risk. The SOFTWARE and related documentation are provided “AS IS”
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YOUR REQUIREMENTS, THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE
WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN
THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED.

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and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements,
written or oral, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement. No amendment or revision of this Agreement will be binding unless in writing and
signed by a fully authorized representative of Yamaha.

Appendix

Troubleshooting
Problem

Possible Cause and Solution

When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping
sound is temporarily produced.

This is normal and indicates that the instrument is receiving electrical
power.

When using a mobile phone, noise is produced.

Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument may produce interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it
further away from the instrument.

There is no sound even when the keyboard is
played or when a song or style is being played
back.

The style or song does not play back when the
[START/STOP] button is pressed.

Check that nothing is connected to the PHONES/OUTPUT jack on
the rear panel. When a set of headphones is plugged into this jack,
no sound is output.
Check the Local Control on/off. (See page 83.)
Is the FILE CONTROL display showing? The instrument’s keyboard,
etc., will not produce any sound while the FILE CONTROL display is
showing. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.
Is External Clock set to ON? Make sure External Clock is set to OFF;
refer to “External Clock” on page 83.
Make sure that the Style Volume (page 71) is set to an appropriate
level.

The style does not sound properly.

Is the split point set at an appropriate key for the chords you are playing? Set the split point at an appropriate key (page 59).
Is the [ACMP] button lit? If it is not lit, press the [ACMP] button so it
lights.

No rhythm accompaniment plays when the
[START/STOP] button is pressed after selecting
the BaroqueAir Style in the MOVIE & SHOW category.

This is not a malfunction. Style BaroqueAir Style does not have a
Rhythm part, so there is no rhythm sound for this Style. Also, this
Style does not have a Fill-In section. The other parts will begin playing when you play a chord in the accompaniment.

Not all of the voices seem to sound, or the sound
seems to be cut off.

The instrument is polyphonic up to a maximum of 32 notes. If the
Dual voice or Split voice is being used and a style or song is playing
back at the same time, some notes/sounds may be omitted (or “stolen”) from the accompaniment or song.

The footswitch (for sustain) seems to produce the
opposite effect. For example, pressing the
footswitch cuts off the sound and releasing it sustains the sounds.

The polarity of the footswitch is reversed. Make sure that the
footswitch plug is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before
turning on the power.

The sound of the voice changes from note to note.

This is normal. The AWM tone generation method uses multiple
recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the keyboard; thus, the actual sound of the voice may be slightly different
from note to note.

The Demo display is shown in Japanese, and/or
there are Japanese characters in the display messages.

Make sure the Language setting in the FUNCTION display is set to
English. (See page 12)

The ACMP indicator does not appear when the
[ACMP] button is pressed.

Always press desired style category button first when you are going
to use any style-related function.

There is no harmony sound.

The harmony effects (01–26) behave differently according to their
type. Types 01–05 function when style playback is on, chords are
played in the accompaniment range of the keyboard, and a melody is
played in the right-hand range. Types 06–26 will function whether
style playback is on or off. For types 06–12 you need to play two
notes at the same time.

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Messages
LCD Message

Comment

Access error!

Indicates the failure in reading or writing from/to the media or the flash
memory.

All Memory Clearing...

Displayed while erasing all data in the flash memory. Never turn the power
off during data transmission.

Are you sure?

Confirms whether Song Clear or Track Clear is executed or not.

Backup Clearing...

Displayed while clearing the back-up data in the flash memory.

Cancel

Displayed when the transmission of Initial Send is cancelled.

Clearing...

Displayed while executing Song Clear or Track Clear of the user songs.

Com Mode

Displayed when the Musicsoft Downloader is started on the PC connected
to the keyboard. This will not be displayed while the instrument is played
back.

Completed

Indicates the specified job completion such as data saving and transmission.

Copy File

Displayed while copying a file in the Musicsoft Downloader.

Create Directory

Displayed while creating a folder in the Musicsoft Downloader application.

Data Error!

Displayed when the user song contains illegal data.

Delete File

Displayed while deleting a file in the Musicsoft Downloader.

Delete OK ?

Confirms whether the Delete job is executed or not.

Delete Directory

Displayed while deleting a folder in the Musicsoft Downloader.

Deleting...

Displayed while the delete function is engaged.

End

Displayed when the transmission of Initial Send has been completed.

Error!

Displayed when writing has failed.

File information area is not large enough.

Indicates that saving data in the media cannot be executed since the total
number of files have become too many.

File is not found.

Indicates there is no file.

File too large. Loading is impossible.

Indicates that loading data cannot be executed since the file data is too
large.

Flash Clearing...

Displayed while clearing the song or style data transmitted to the internal
flash memory.

Format OK ? [EXECUTE]

Confirms whether formatting the media is executed or not.

Formatting...

Displayed while formatting.

Load OK ?

Confirms whether loading is executed or not.

Displayed while loading data.

Media capacity is full.

Displayed when saving data cannot be executed since the media memory
becomes full.

Memory Full

Displayed when the internal memory becomes full during song recording.

Move File

Displayed while moving a file in the Musicsoft Downloader.

Now Writing...
(Don’t turn off the power now, otherwise
the data may be damaged.)

Displayed while writing data in the memory. Never turn the power off while
writing. Doing so may result in data loss.

Overwrite ?

Confirms whether overwriting is executed or not.

Please Wait...

Displayed when executing the jobs that take some time, such as displaying
scores and lyrics.

Rename File

Displayed while rewriting the file name in the Musicsoft Downloader.

Save OK ?

Confirms whether saving is executed or not.

Saved data is not found.

Displayed when the data to be saved doesn’t exist.

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Messages

LCD Message

Comment

Saving...

Displayed while saving data in the memory. Never turn the power off while
saving. Doing so may result in data loss.

Send OK?

Confirms whether the data transmission is executed or not.

Sending...

Displayed while transmitting data.

Since the media is in use now, this
function is not available.

Indicates that the file control function is currently unavailable since the
media is being accessed.

Sure ? [YES/NO]

Reconfirms whether each operation is executed or not.

The limit of the media has been reached.

Indicates that saving data cannot be executed since the folder/directory
structure has become too complicated.

The media is not formatted.

Indicates the inserted media has not been formatted.

The media is write-protected.

Indicates that the inserted media cannot be written since it is write-protected. Set to the write-protect switch to the “overwrite” position before use.

The song data is too large to be
converted to notation.

Indicates that the score cannot be displayed since the song data is too
large.

There are too many files.

Indicates that saving data cannot be executed since the total number of files
exceeds the capacity.

This function is not available now.

Indicates the designated function is not available since the instrument is
executing another job.

[nnn] file name

Indicates the file name of the currently transmitting. “nnn” indicates the
receiving block.

NOTE
• Not all the messages are listed in the table: the messages necessary to be explained only.

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Voice List

Voice List
■ Maximum Polyphony ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
The instrument has 32-note maximum polyphony. This means
that it can play a maximum of up to 32 notes at once, regardless of what functions are used. Auto accompaniment uses a
number of the available notes, so when auto accompaniment
is used the total number of available notes for playing on the
keyboard is correspondingly reduced. The same applies to the
Split Voice and Song functions. If the maximum polyphony is
exceeded, earlier played notes will be cut off and the most
recent notes have priority (last note priority).
● Panel Voice List
Bank Select

MIDI
Voice
Program
Voice Name
MSB LSB
No.
Change#
(0–127) (0–127)
(1–128)
Piano
1
0
113
1
Live! Grand Piano
2
0
112
2
Bright Piano
3
0
114
1
Live! WarmGrand
4
0
112
7
Harpsichord
5
0
113
7
GrandHarpsi
6
0
112
4
HonkyTonk
7
0
112
3
MidiGrand
8
0
113
4
Oct.Piano1
9
0
114
4
Oct.Piano2
10
0
113
3
CP80
E.Piano
1
0
114
5
Cool! GalaxyEP
2
0
118
5
Cool! SuitcaseEP
3
0
115
5
PolarisEP
4
0
118
6
JazzChorus
5
0
113
6
HyperTines
6
0
119
5
Cool! E.Piano
7
0
120
5
PhaseEP
8
0
116
6
NewTines
9
0
112
5
FunkEP
10
0
112
6
DX Modern
11
0
116
5
VintageEP
12
0
114
6
VenusEP
13
0
115
6
ModernEP
14
0
113
5
TremoloEP
15
0
117
6
SuperDX
16
0
117
5
StageEP
17
0
112
8
Clavi
18
0
113
8
WahClavi
Organ
1
0
118
19
Cool! Organ
2
0
117
17
Cool! JazzOrgan
3
0
117
19
Cool! RotorOrgan
4
0
115
19
Cool! FullRocker
5
0
118
17
StadiumOrg
6
0
116
19
RotaryDrive
7
0
112
19
RockOrgan1
8
0
113
18
DanceOrgan
9
0
112
17
JazzOrgan1
10
0
114
19
PurpleOrg
11
0
118
18
Elec.Organ
12
0
115
17
DrawbarOrg
13
0
113
17
JazzOrgan2
14
0
113
19
RockOrgan2
15
0
112
18
ClickOrgan
16
0
119
17
GospelOrg
17
0
115
18
MellowDraw
18
0
116
17
BrightDraw
19
0
116
18
60'sOrgan
20
0
120
17
JazzOrgan3
21
0
114
17
Tibia 16+4
22
0
114
18
Tibia Full

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Voice
No.
23
24
25
26
27
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

NOTE
• The Voice List includes MIDI program change numbers for
each voice. Use these program change numbers when
playing the instrument via MIDI from an external device.
• Program Numbers 001 to 128 directly relate to MIDI Program Change Numbers 000 to 127. That is, Program Numbers and Program Change Numbers differ by a value of 1.
Remember to take this into consideration.
• Some voices may sound continuously or have a long
decay after the notes have been released while the sustain pedal (footswitch) is held.

Bank Select
MIDI
Program
Voice Name
MSB LSB
Change#
(0–127) (0–127)
(1–128)
0
113
20
ChapelOrgn1
0
114
20
ChapelOrgn2
0
115
20
ChapelOrgn3
0
112
20
PipeOrgan
0
112
21
ReedOrgan
Strings
0
117
50
Live! Strings
0
116
50
Live! Orchestra
0
122
50
Allegro Strings
0
114
49
Symphon.Str
0
113
41
Sweet! Violin
0
112
49
Strings
0
113
49
OrchStrings
0
112
52
AnalogStrs
0
112
50
ChamberStrs
0
116
49
BowStrings
0
113
50
SlowStrings
0
112
45
TremoloStrs
0
115
50
MarcatoStrs
0
112
51
SynStrings1
0
112
46
PizzStrings
0
112
42
Viola
0
112
43
Cello
0
112
44
Contrabass
0
112
47
Harp
0
113
47
Hackbrett
0
112
111
Fiddle
0
112
106
Banjo
0
112
105
Sitar
0
112
108
Koto
0
112
107
Shamisen
0
112
41
SoloViolin
0
112
56
Orch.Hit
Choir
0
112
55
AirChoir
0
113
54
GothicVox
0
118
89
SweetHeaven
0
121
89
DreamHeaven
0
112
53
Choir
0
112
54
VoxHumana
Brass
0
117
63
Live! PopBrass
0
118
63
Hyper Brass
0
116
63
OctaveBrass
0
112
61
Live! FrenchHorns
0
115
67
BrassCombo
0
112
62
BrassSection
0
125
62
Sforzando
0
121
62
BigBrass
0
113
60
BallroomBrs
0
120
62
BrightBrass
0
116
62
MellowBrass
0
113
63
80'sBrass
0
123
62
SoftBrass

Voice List

Voice
No.
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Bank Select
MIDI
Program
Voice Name
MSB LSB
Change#
(0–127) (0–127)
(1–128)
0
114
62
FullHorns
0
118
58
SmoothTromb
0
115
62
HighBrass
0
113
64
OberBrass
0
122
62
TrumpetEns
0
119
62
MellowHorns
0
113
62
BigBandBrs
0
118
62
PopBrass
0
112
64
AnalogBrs
0
113
58
Trb.Section
0
117
62
SmallBrass
0
114
64
SoftAnalog
0
115
63
FunkyAnalog
0
114
63
TechnoBrass
0
112
63
SynthBrass
Trumpet
0
115
57
Sweet! Trumpet
0
117
58
Sweet! Trombone
0
116
57
JazzTrumpet
0
112
57
SoloTrumpet
0
113
57
FlugelHorn
0
116
58
Trombone
0
115
58
SoftTromb
0
112
58
SoloTromb
0
114
58
MellowTromb
0
112
60
MutedTrump
0
113
59
BaritonHorn
0
114
59
BaritonHit
0
112
59
Tuba
0
113
34
AlpBass
Saxophone
0
117
67
Sweet! TenorSax
0
114
66
Sweet! AltoSax
0
113
65
Sweet! SopranoSax
0
118
67
GrowlSax
0
112
68
BaritoneSax
0
112
65
SopranoSax
0
112
67
TenorSax
0
112
66
AltoSax
0
113
67
WoodwindEns
Flute&Clarinet
0
114
74
Sweet! Flute
0
114
72
Sweet! Clarinet
0
113
76
Sweet! PanFlute
0
112
70
EnglishHorn
0
112
71
Bassoon
0
115
74
Class.Flute
0
112
73
Piccolo
0
112
72
Clarinet
0
112
69
Oboe
0
112
74
Flute
0
113
74
PanFlute
0
112
79
Whistle
0
112
76
EthnicFlute
0
112
78
Shakuhachi
0
112
75
Recorder
0
112
80
Ocarina
0
112
110
Bagpipe
Guitar
0
116
25
Dynamic Nylon
0
117
26
Steel Guitar
0
115
27
Cool! JazzGuitar
0
114
29
Cool! Elec.Gtr
0
114
26
Sweet! Mandolin
0
118
26
Dyno Steel
0
117
29
Cool! Stratsphere
0
125
28
Cool! VintageLead
0
113
26
12Strings Guitar
0
115
31
Cool! PowerLead
0
116
26
Dynamic Steel

Voice
No.
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

Bank Select
MIDI
Program
Voice Name
MSB LSB
Change#
(0–127) (0–127)
(1–128)
0
117
30
Cool! BluesGuitar
0
112
28
Cool! CleanGuitar
0
115
25
Classic Guitar
0
115
28
PedalSteel
0
116
30
RockGuitar
0
126
28
VintageStrum
0
117
31
PowerChord
0
117
28
60'sClean
0
119
27
SmoothLead
0
115
30
VintageAmp
0
113
31
CrunchGtr
0
115
26
CampfireGtr
0
118
28
SolidGuitar
0
123
28
VintageOpen
0
115
29
VintageMute
0
114
30
LeadGuitar
0
124
28
ChorusGtr
0
120
28
VintageTrem
0
113
27
OctaveGtr
0
114
28
DeepChorus
0
113
28
TremoloGtr
0
114
31
HeavyStack
0
122
28
WahGuitar
0
112
31
Distortion
0
119
28
Elec.12Str
0
113
30
FeedbackGtr
0
112
29
MutedGuitar
0
113
29
FunkGuitar
0
116
31
VodooLead
0
112
26
FolkGuitar
0
112
30
Overdrive
Bass
0
114
34
Cool! FingerBass
0
112
33
Aco.Bass
0
112
35
PickBass
0
112
36
Cool! Fretless
0
112
37
SlapBass
0
114
40
SubBass
0
114
39
HardBass
0
112
39
ResoBass
0
113
36
SuperFretles
0
113
37
FusionBass
0
114
33
Bass&Cymbal
0
112
40
AnalogBass
0
116
40
DrySynBass
0
115
40
80'sSynBass
0
113
39
HiQBass
0
112
38
FunkBass
0
115
39
ClickBass
0
112
34
MellowFinger
Perc&Drum
0
112
12
Vibraphone
0
113
12
JazzVibes
0
112
13
Marimba
0
112
14
Xylophone
0
112
115
SteelDrums
0
112
9
Celesta
0
112
10
Glocken
0
112
11
MusicBox
0
112
15
TubularBell
0
112
109
Kalimba
0
112
16
Dulcimer
0
112
48
Timpani
127
0
1
StandardKit1
127
0
2
StandardKit2
127
0
33
JazzKit
127
0
41
BrushKit
127
0
9
RoomKit
127
0
17
RockKit
127
0
25
ElectroKit

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Voice List

Voice
No.
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27

100

Bank Select
MIDI
Program
Voice Name
MSB LSB
Change#
(0–127) (0–127)
(1–128)
127
0
26
AnalogKit
127
0
28
DanceKit
127
0
49
SymphonyKit
126
0
41
CubanKit
126
0
44
PopLatinKit
126
0
36
ArabicKit
126
0
1
SFXKit1
126
0
2
SFXKit2
Accordion
0
112
22
Musette
0
117
22
Steirisch
0
113
22
TuttiAccrd
0
115
22
SmallAccrd
0
116
22
Accordion
0
112
24
TangoAccrd
0
113
24
Bandoneon
0
114
22
SoftAccrd
0
113
23
ModernHarp
0
114
23
BluesHarp
Pad
0
113
95
Insomnia
0
115
90
NeoWarmPad
0
113
100
CyberPad
0
112
96
Wave2001
0
112
100
Atmosphere
0
112
92
XenonPad
0
112
95
Equinox
0
112
89
Fantasia
0
112
93
DX Pad
0
113
89
Symbiont
0
114
89
Stargate
0
112
90
Area51
0
113
90
DarkMoon
0
115
95
Ionosphere
0
115
89
GoldenAge
0
114
95
Solaris
0
117
89
Millennium
0
114
90
Dunes
Synth
0
122
82
Oxygen
0
123
82
Matrix
0
120
82
WireLead
0
113
81
HipLead
0
117
81
HopLead
0
116
82
FireWire
0
115
82
Analogon
0
114
82
Blaster
0
115
85
Skyline
0
112
81
SquareLead
0
112
82
Saw.Lead
0
118
81
TinyLead
0
121
82
FunkyLead
0
114
85
Paraglide
0
112
85
Portatone
0
113
82
BigLead
0
117
82
Warp
0
119
82
Fargo
0
113
85
Adrenaline
0
112
99
Stardust
0
112
84
AeroLead
0
114
81
MiniLead
0
113
88
Impact
0
113
99
SunBell
0
112
88
UnderHeim
0
116
81
HiBias
0
115
81
Vinylead

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Voice List

● XGlite Voice/XGlite Optional Voice* List
Bank Select

MIDI
Voice
Program
Voice Name
MSB LSB
No.
Change#
(0–127) (0–127)
(1–128)
XG
1
0
0
1
Grand Piano
2
0
1
1
Grand Piano KSP
3
0
40
1
Piano Strings
4
0
41
1
Dream
5
0
0
2
Bright Piano
6
0
1
2
Bright Piano KSP
7
0
0
3
Electric Grand Piano
8
0
1
3
Electric Grand Piano KSP
9
0
32
3
Detuned CP80
10
0
0
4
Honky-tonk Piano
11
0
1
4
Honky-tonk Piano KSP
12
0
0
5
Electric Piano 1
13
0
1
5
Electric Piano 1 KSP
14
0
32
5
Chorus Electric Piano 1
15
0
0
6
Electric Piano 2
16
0
1
6
Electric Piano 2 KSP
17
0
32
6
Chorus Electric Piano 2
18
0
41
6
DX + Analog Electric Piano
19
0
0
7
Harpsichord
20
0
1
7
Harpsichord KSP
21
0
35
7
Harpsichord 2
22
0
0
8
Clavi
23
0
1
8
Clavi KSP
24
0
0
9
Celesta
25
0
0
10
Glockenspiel
26
0
0
11
Music Box
27
0
64
11
Orgel
28
0
0
12
Vibraphone
29
0
1
12
Vibraphone KSP
30
0
0
13
Marimba
31
0
1
13
Marimba KSP
32
0
64
13
Sine Marimba
33
0
97
13
Balimba
34
0
98
13
Log Drums
35
0
0
14
Xylophone
36
0
0
15
Tubular Bells
37
0
96
15
Church Bells
38
0
97
15
Carillon
39
0
0
16
Dulcimer
40
0
35
16
Dulcimer 2
41
0
96
16
Cimbalom
42
0
97
16
Santur
43
0
0
17
Drawbar Organ
44
0
32
17
Detuned Drawbar Organ
45
0
33
17
60's Drawbar Organ 1
46
0
34
17
60's Drawbar Organ 2
47
0
35
17
70's Drawbar Organ 1
48
0
37
17
60's Drawbar Organ 3
49
0
40
17
16+2'2/3
50
0
64
17
Organ Bass
51
0
65
17
70's Drawbar Organ 2
52
0
66
17
Cheezy Organ
53
0
67
17
Drawbar Organ 2
54
0
0
18
Percussive Organ
55
0
24
18
70's Percussive Organ
56
0
32
18
Detuned Percussive Organ
57
0
33
18
Light Organ
58
0
37
18
Percussive Organ 2
59
0
0
19
Rock Organ
60
0
64
19
Rotary Organ
61
0
65
19
Slow Rotary
62
0
66
19
Fast Rotary
63
0
0
20
Church Organ
64
0
32
20
Church Organ 3
65
0
35
20
Church Organ 2
66
0
40
20
Notre Dame
67
0
64
20
Organ Flute
68
0
65
20
Tremolo Organ Flute

Voice
No.
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
*126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138

Bank Select
MIDI
Program
MSB LSB
Change#
(0–127) (0–127)
(1–128)
0
0
21
0
40
21
0
0
22
0
0
23
0
32
23
0
0
24
0
64
24
0
0
25
0
43
25
0
96
25
0
0
26
0
35
26
0
40
26
0
41
26
0
96
26
0
0
27
0
32
27
0
0
28
0
32
28
0
0
29
0
40
29
0
41
29
0
45
29
0
0
30
0
43
30
0
0
31
0
40
31
0
41
31
0
0
32
0
65
32
0
66
32
0
0
33
0
40
33
0
45
33
0
0
34
0
18
34
0
40
34
0
43
34
0
45
34
0
65
34
0
0
35
0
28
35
0
0
36
0
32
36
0
33
36
0
34
36
0
0
37
0
32
37
0
0
38
0
43
38
0
0
39
0
40
39
0
0
40
0
6
40
0
12
40
0
18
40
0
19
40
0
40
40
0
41
40
0
0
41
0
8
41
0
0
42
0
0
43
0
0
44
0
0
45
0
8
45
0
40
45
0
0
46
0
0
47
0
40
47

Voice Name
Reed Organ
Puff Organ
Accordion
Harmonica
Harmonica 2
Tango Accordion
Tango Accordion 2
Nylon Guitar
Velocity Guitar Harmonics
Ukulele
Steel Guitar
12-string Guitar
Nylon & Steel Guitar
Steel Guitar with Body Sound
Mandolin
Jazz Guitar
Jazz Amp
Clean Guitar
Chorus Guitar
Muted Guitar
Funk Guitar
Muted Steel Guitar
Jazz Man
Overdriven Guitar
Guitar Pinch
Distortion Guitar
Feedback Guitar
Feedback Guitar 2
Guitar Harmonics
Guitar Feedback
Guitar Harmonics 2
Acoustic Bass
Jazz Rhythm
Velocity Crossfade Upright Bass
Finger Bass
Finger Dark
Bass & Distorted Electric Guitar
Finger Slap Bass
Finger Bass 2
Modulated Bass
Pick Bass
Muted Pick Bass
Fretless Bass
Fretless Bass 2
Fretless Bass 3
Fretless Bass 4
Slap Bass 1
Punch Thumb Bass
Slap Bass 2
Velocity Switch Slap
Synth Bass 1
Techno Synth Bass
Synth Bass 2
Mellow Synth Bass
Sequenced Bass
Click Synth Bass
Synth Bass 2 Dark
Modular Synth Bass
DX Bass
Violin
Slow Violin
Viola
Cello
Contrabass
Tremolo Strings
Slow Tremolo Strings
Suspense Strings
Pizzicato Strings
Orchestral Harp
Yang Chin

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Voice List

139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208

Bank Select
MIDI
Program
MSB LSB
Change#
(0–127) (0–127)
(1–128)
0
0
48
0
0
49
0
3
49
0
8
49
0
35
49
0
40
49
0
41
49
0
42
49
0
45
49
0
0
50
0
3
50
0
8
50
0
40
50
0
41
50
0
0
51
0
0
52
0
0
53
0
3
53
0
32
53
0
40
53
0
0
54
0
0
55
0
40
55
0
41
55
0
64
55
0
0
56
0
35
56
0
64
56
0
0
57
0
32
57
0
0
58
0
18
58
0
0
59
0
0
60
0
0
61
0
6
61
0
32
61
0
37
61
0
0
62
0
35
62
0
0
63
0
20
63
0
0
64
0
18
64
0
41
64
0
0
65
0
0
66
0
40
66
0
0
67
0
40
67
0
0
68
0
0
69
0
0
70
0
0
71
0
0
72
0
0
73
0
0
74
0
0
75
0
0
76
0
0
77
0
0
78
0
0
79
0
0
80
0
0
81
0
6
81
0
8
81
0
18
81
0
19
81
0
64
81
0
65
81

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Voice
No.

Voice Name
Timpani
Strings 1
Stereo Strings
Slow Strings
60's Strings
Orchestra
Orchestra 2
Tremolo Orchestra
Velocity Strings
Strings 2
Stereo Slow Strings
Legato Strings
Warm Strings
Kingdom
Synth Strings 1
Synth Strings 2
Choir Aahs
Stereo Choir
Mellow Choir
Choir Strings
Voice Oohs
Synth Voice
Synth Voice 2
Choral
Analog Voice
Orchestra Hit
Orchestra Hit 2
Impact
Trumpet
Warm Trumpet
Trombone
Trombone 2
Tuba
Muted Trumpet
French Horn
French Horn Solo
French Horn 2
Horn Orchestra
Brass Section
Trumpet & Trombone Section
Synth Brass 1
Resonant Synth Brass
Synth Brass 2
Soft Brass
Choir Brass
Soprano Sax
Alto Sax
Sax Section
Tenor Sax
Breathy Tenor Sax
Baritone Sax
Oboe
English Horn
Bassoon
Clarinet
Piccolo
Flute
Recorder
Pan Flute
Blown Bottle
Shakuhachi
Whistle
Ocarina
Square Lead
Square Lead 2
LM Square
Hollow
Shroud
Mellow
Solo Sine

Voice
No.
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
265
266
267
268
269
270
271
272
273
274
275
276
277
278

Bank Select
MIDI
Program
MSB LSB
Change#
(0–127) (0–127)
(1–128)
0
66
81
0
0
82
0
6
82
0
8
82
0
18
82
0
19
82
0
20
82
0
96
82
0
0
83
0
65
83
0
0
84
0
0
85
0
64
85
0
0
86
0
0
87
0
35
87
0
0
88
0
16
88
0
64
88
0
65
88
0
0
89
0
64
89
0
0
90
0
0
91
0
0
92
0
66
92
0
0
93
0
0
94
0
0
95
0
0
96
0
0
97
0
65
97
0
66
97
0
0
98
0
27
98
0
0
99
0
12
99
0
14
99
0
18
99
0
35
99
0
40
99
0
41
99
0
42
99
0
65
99
0
70
99
0
71
99
0
72
99
0
0
100
0
18
100
0
19
100
0
40
100
0
64
100
0
65
100
0
66
100
0
0
101
0
0
102
0
64
102
0
65
102
0
67
102
0
68
102
0
70
102
0
71
102
0
96
102
0
0
103
0
0
104
0
0
105
0
32
105
0
35
105
0
97
105
0
0
106

Voice Name
Sine Lead
Sawtooth Lead
Sawtooth Lead 2
Thick Sawtooth
Dynamic Sawtooth
Digital Sawtooth
Big Lead
Sequenced Analog
Calliope Lead
Pure Lead
Chiff Lead
Charang Lead
Distorted Lead
Voice Lead
Fifths Lead
Big Five
Bass & Lead
Big & Low
Fat & Perky
Soft Whirl
New Age Pad
Fantasy
Warm Pad
Poly Synth Pad
Choir Pad
Itopia
Bowed Pad
Metallic Pad
Halo Pad
Sweep Pad
Rain
African Wind
Carib
Sound Track
Prologue
Crystal
Synth Drum Comp
Popcorn
Tiny Bells
Round Glockenspiel
Glockenspiel Chimes
Clear Bells
Chorus Bells
Soft Crystal
Air Bells
Bell Harp
Gamelimba
Atmosphere
Warm Atmosphere
Hollow Release
Nylon Electric Piano
Nylon Harp
Harp Vox
Atmosphere Pad
Brightness
Goblins
Goblins Synth
Creeper
Ritual
To Heaven
Night
Glisten
Bell Choir
Echoes
Sci-Fi
Sitar
Detuned Sitar
Sitar 2
Tamboura
Banjo

Voice List

Voice
No.
279
280
281
282
283
284
285
286
287
288
289
290
291
292
293
294
295
296
297
298
299
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
330
331
332
333
334
335
336
337
338
339
340
341
342
343
344
345
346
347
348

Bank Select
MIDI
Program
MSB LSB
Change#
(0–127) (0–127)
(1–128)
0
28
106
0
96
106
0
97
106
0
98
106
0
0
107
0
0
108
0
96
108
0
97
108
0
0
109
0
0
110
0
0
111
0
0
112
0
0
113
0
96
113
0
97
113
0
98
113
0
99
113
0
100
113
0
0
114
0
0
115
0
97
115
0
98
115
0
0
116
0
96
116
0
0
117
0
96
117
0
0
118
0
64
118
0
65
118
0
66
118
0
0
119
0
64
119
0
65
119
0
0
120
0
0
121
0
0
122
0
0
123
0
0
124
0
0
125
0
0
126
0
0
127
0
0
128
64
0
1
64
0
2
64
0
4
64
0
17
64
0
33
64
0
34
64
0
35
64
0
36
64
0
37
64
0
38
64
0
49
64
0
50
64
0
51
64
0
56
64
0
65
64
0
66
64
0
67
64
0
68
64
0
69
64
0
70
64
0
71
64
0
81
64
0
82
64
0
83
64
0
84
64
0
85
64
0
86
64
0
87

Voice Name
Muted Banjo
Rabab
Gopichant
Oud
Shamisen
Koto
Taisho-kin
Kanoon
Kalimba
Bagpipe
Fiddle
Shanai
Tinkle Bell
Bonang
Altair
Gamelan Gongs
Stereo Gamelan Gongs
Rama Cymbal
Agogo
Steel Drums
Glass Percussion
Thai Bells
Woodblock
Castanets
Taiko Drum
Gran Cassa
Melodic Tom
Melodic Tom 2
Real Tom
Rock Tom
Synth Drum
Analog Tom
Electronic Percussion
Reverse Cymbal
Fret Noise
Breath Noise
Seashore
Bird Tweet
Telephone Ring
Helicopter
Applause
Gunshot
Cutting Noise
Cutting Noise 2
String Slap
Flute Key Click
Shower
Thunder
Wind
Stream
Bubble
Feed
Dog
Horse
Bird Tweet 2
Maou
Phone Call
Door Squeak
Door Slam
Scratch Cut
Scratch Split
Wind Chime
Telephone Ring 2
Car Engine Ignition
Car Tires Squeal
Car Passing
Car Crash
Siren
Train
Jet Plane

Voice
No.
349
350
351
352
353
354
355
356
357
358
359
360
361

Bank Select
MIDI
Program
MSB LSB
Change#
(0–127) (0–127)
(1–128)
64
0
88
64
0
89
64
0
90
64
0
91
64
0
97
64
0
98
64
0
99
64
0
100
64
0
101
64
0
113
64
0
114
64
0
115
64
0
116

Voice Name
Starship
Burst
Roller Coaster
Submarine
Laugh
Scream
Punch
Heartbeat
Footsteps
Machine Gun
Laser Gun
Explosion
Firework

The voice number with an asterisk (*) is XGlite optional voice.

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Drum Kit List

Drum Kit List
• “
” indicates that the drum sound is the same as “Standard Kit 1”.
• Each percussion voice uses one note.
• The MIDI Note # and Note are actually one octave lower than keyboard Note # and Note. For example, in
“128: Standard Kit 1”, the “Seq Click H” (Note# 36/Note C1) corresponds to (Note# 24/Note C0).
• Key Off: Keys marked “O” stop sounding the instant they are released.
• Voices with the same Alternate Note Number (*1 ... 4) cannot be played simultaneously. (They are designed
to be played alternately with each other.)
• *: XGlite optional kit.

Voice No.
MSB (0–127) / LSB (0–127) / PC (1–128)
Keyboard
MIDI
Key Alternate
Note#

C#1

D1
E1
F1

D#1

F#1

G1
G#1
A1
B1
C2

A#1

C#2

D2
E2
F2

D#2

F#2

G2
G#2
A2
B2
C3

A#2

C#3

D3
E3
F3

D#3

F#3

G3
G#3
A3
B3
C4

A#3

C#4

D4
E4
F4

D#4

F#4

G4
G#4
A4
B4
C5

A#4

C#5

D5
E5
F5

D#5

F#5

G5
G#5
A5
B5
C6

A#5

25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103

Note

C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G

104

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6

Note#

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91

Note

C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G

-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

Off

Note

3
3

4
4

O
O
O

1
1
1

O
O
O

2
2

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14
127/000/002

17
127/000/009

18
127/000/017

19
127/000/025

20
127/000/026

Standard Kit 1

Standard Kit 2

Room Kit

Rock Kit

Electronic Kit

Analog Kit

Surdo Mute
Surdo Open
Hi Q
Whip Slap
Scratch H
Scratch L
Finger Snap
Click Noise
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Seq Click L
Seq Click H
Brush Tap
Brush Swirl
Brush Slap
Brush Tap Swirl
Snare Roll
Caanet
Snare Soft
Sticks
Kick Soft
Open Rim Shot
Kick Tight
Kick
Side Stick
Snare
Hand Clap
Snare Tight
Floor Tom L
Hi-Hat Closed
Floor Tom H
Hi-Hat Pedal
Low Tom
Hi-Hat Open
Mid Tom L
Mid Tom H
Crash Cymbal 1
High Tom
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Cymbal Cup
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibraslap
Ride Cymbal 2
Bongo H
Bongo L
Conga H Mute
Conga H Open
Conga L
Timbale H
Timbale L
Agogo H
Agogo L
Cabasa
Maracas
Samba While H
Samba While L
Guiro Short
Guiro Long
Claves
Wood Block H
Wood Block L
Cuica Mute
Cuica Open
Triangle Mute
Triangle Open
Shaker
Jingle Bells
Bell Tree

Reverse Cymbal

Snare Noisy

Hi Q 2
Snare Snappy Electro

Hi Q 2
Snare Noisy 4

Kick Tight 2

Kick 3

Kick Tight 2

Kick 2
Kick Gate

Kick Gate
Kick Gate Heavy

Kick Analog Short
Kick Analog
Side Stick Analog
Snare Analog

Snare Roll 2
Snare Soft 2

Open Rim Shot H Short
Kick Tight Short
Kick Short
Snare Short

Snare Snappy

Snare Rock

Snare Noisy 2

Snare Tight H

Snare Tight Snappy
Tom Room 1

Snare Rock Rim
Tom Rock 1

Snare Noisy 3
Tom Electro 1

Tom Room 2

Tom Rock 2

Tom Electro 2

Tom Room 3

Tom Rock 3

Tom Electro 3

Tom Room 4
Tom Room 5

Tom Rock 4
Tom Rock 5

Tom Electro 4
Tom Electro 5

Tom Room 6

Tom Rock 6

Tom Electro 6

Snare Analog 2
Tom Analog 1
Hi-Hat Closed Analog
Tom Analog 2
Hi-Hat Closed Analog 2
Tom Analog 3
Hi-Hat Open Analog
Tom Analog 4
Tom Analog 5
Crash Analog
Tom Analog 6

Cowbell Analog

Conga Analog H
Conga Analog M
Conga Analog L

Maracas 2

Claves 2

Scratch H 2
Scratch L 2

Scratch H 2
Scratch L 3

Drum Kit List

Voice No.
MSB (0–127) / LSB (0–127) / PC (1–128)
Keyboard
MIDI
Key Alternate
Note#

C#1

D1
E1
F1

D#1

F#1

G1
G#1
A1
B1
C2

A#1

C#2

D2
E2
F2

D#2

F#2

G2
G#2
A2
B2
C3

A#2

C#3

D3
E3
F3

D#3

F#3

G3
G#3
A3
B3
C4

A#3

C#4

D4
E4
F4

D#4

F#4

G4
G#4
A4
B4
C5

A#4

C#5

D5
E5
F5

D#5

F#5

G5
G#5
A5
B5
C6

A#5

Note

C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6

Note#

Note

C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G

-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

Off

Note

3
3

4
4

O
O
O

1
1
1

O
O
O

2
2

13
127/000/001
Standard Kit 1
Surdo Mute
Surdo Open
Hi Q
Whip Slap
Scratch H
Scratch L
Finger Snap
Click Noise
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Seq Click L
Seq Click H
Brush Tap
Brush Swirl
Brush Slap
Brush Tap Swirl
Snare Roll
Caanet
Snare Soft
Sticks
Kick Soft
Open Rim Shot
Kick Tight
Kick
Side Stick
Snare
Hand Clap
Snare Tight
Floor Tom L
Hi-Hat Closed
Floor Tom H
Hi-Hat Pedal
Low Tom
Hi-Hat Open
Mid Tom L
Mid Tom H
Crash Cymbal 1
High Tom
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Cymbal Cup
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibraslap
Ride Cymbal 2
Bongo H
Bongo L
Conga H Mute
Conga H Open
Conga L
Timbale H
Timbale L
Agogo H
Agogo L
Cabasa
Maracas
Samba While H
Samba While L
Guiro Short
Guiro Long
Claves
Wood Block H
Wood Block L
Cuica Mute
Cuica Open
Triangle Mute
Triangle Open
Shaker
Jingle Bells
Bell Tree

21
127/000/28

15
127/000/033

16
127/000/041

22
127/000/049

Dance Kit*

Jazz Kit

Brush Kit

Symphony Kit

Kick Dance 1
Kick Dance 2

Scratch Dance 1
Scratch Dance 2

Dance Percussion 1
Reverse Dance 1
Dance Percussion 2
Hi Q Dance 1
Snare Aanalog 3
Vinyl Noise
Snare Analog 4
Reverse Cymbal
Reverse Dance 2
Hi Q 2
Snare Techno
Snare Dance 1
Kick Techno Q
Rim Gate
Kick Techno L
Kick Techno
Side Stick Analog
Snare Clap
Dance Clap
Snare Dry
Tom Analog 1
Hi-Hat Closed Analog3
Tom Analog 2
Hi-Hat Closed Analog 4
Tom Analog 3
Hi-Hat Open Analog 2
Tom Analog 4
Tom Analog 5
Crash Analog
Tom Analog 6

Snare Jazz H

Brush Slap 2
Kick Soft 2

Kick Jazz

Kick Small

Gran Cassa
Gran Cassa Mute

Snare Jazz L

Brush Slap 3

Band Snare

Snare Jazz M
Tom Jazz 1

Brush Tap 2
Tom Brush 1

Band Snare 2
Tom Jazz 1

Tom Jazz 2

Tom Brush 2

Tom Jazz 2

Tom Jazz 3

Tom Brush 3

Tom Jazz 3

Tom Jazz 4
Tom Jazz 5

Tom Brush 4
Tom Brush 5

Tom Jazz 6

Tom Brush 6

Tom Jazz 4
Tom Jazz 5
Hand Cymbal
Tom Jazz 6
Hand Cymbal Short

Tambourine Analog
Cowbell Analog
Hand Cymbal 2
Vibraslap Analog
Ride Analog
Bongo Analog H
Bongo Analog L
Conga Analog H
Conga Analog M
Conga Analog L

Hand Cymbal 2 Short

Maracas 2

Claves 2
Dance Percussion 3
Dance Percussion 4
Dance Breath 1
Dance Breath 2

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Drum Kit List

Voice No.
MSB (0–127) / LSB (0–127) / PC (1–128)
Keyboard
MIDI
Key Alternate
Note#

C#1

D1
E1
F1

D#1

F#1

G1
G#1
A1
B1
C2

A#1

C#2

D2
E2
F2

D#2

F#2

G2
G#2
A2
B2
C3

A#2

C#3

D3
E3
F3

D#3

F#3

G3
G#3
A3
B3
C4

A#3

C#4

D4
E4
F4

D#4

F#4

G4
G#4
A4
B4
C5

A#4

C#5

D5
E5
F5

D#5

F#5

G5
G#5
A5
B5
C6

A#5

Note

C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G

106

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6

Note#

Note

C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G

-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

Off

Note

3
3

4
4

O
O
O

1
1
1

O
O
O

2
2

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127/000/001

26
126/000/001

27
126/000/002

25
126/000/36

23
126/000/41

24
126/000/44

Standard Kit 1

SFX Kit 1

SFX Kit 2

ArabicKit*

CubanKit*

PopLatinKit*

Hand Clap

Cutting Noise
Cutting Noise 2
ring Slap

Flute Key Click

Shower
Thunder
Wind
ream
Bubble
Feed

Dog
Horse
Bird Tweet 2

Maou

Phone Call
Door Squeak
Door Slam
Scratch Cut
Scratch H 3
Wind Chime
Telephone Ring 2

Car Engine Ignition
Car Tires Squeal
Car Passing
Car Crash
Siren
Train
Jet Plane
arship
Bur
Roller Coaer
Submarine

Laugh
Scream
Punch
Heartbeat
Footeps

Machine Gun
Laser Gun
Explosion
Firework

Nakarazan Dom
Cabasa
Nakarazan Edge
Hager Dom
Hager Edge
Bongo H
Bongo L
Conga H Mute
Conga H Open
Conga L
Zagrouda H
Zagrouda L
Kick Soft
Snare Soft
Arabic Hand Clap
Snare

Crash Cymbal 2
Duhulla Dom

Conga H Tip
Conga H Heel
Conga H Open
Conga H Mute
Conga H Slap Open
Conga H Slap
Conga H Slap Mute
Conga L Tip
Conga L Heel
Conga L Open
Conga L Mute
Conga L Slap Open
Conga L Slap
Conga L Slide
Bongo H Open 1 finger
Bongo H Open 3 finger
Bongo H Rim
Bongo H Tip
Bongo H Heel
Bongo H Slap
Bongo L Open 1 finger
Bongo L Open 3 finger
Bongo L Rim
Bongo L Tip
Bongo L Heel
Bongo L Slap
Timbale L Open

Paila L
Timbale H Open

Paila H
Cowbell Top

Guiro Short
Guiro Long

Tambourine

Maracas
Shaker
Cabasa

Maracas
Shaker
Cabasa
Cuica Mute
Cuica Open

Duhulla Tak
Duhulla Sak
Claves
Doff Dom
Katem Dom
Katem Tak
Katem Sak
Katem Tak
Doff Tak
Tabla Dom
Tabla Tak1
Tabla Tik
Tabla Tak2
Tabla Sak
Tabla Roll of Edge
Tabla Flam
Sagat 1
Tabel Dom
Sagat 3
Tabel Tak
Sagat 2
Rik Dom
Rik Tak 2
Rik Finger 1
Rik Tak 1
Rik Finger 2
Rik Brass Tremolo
Rik Sak
Rik Tik

Triangle Mute
Triangle Open
Bell Tree

Style List

Style List
Style No.

Style Name

Style No.

Style Name

Style No.

Style Name

Pop&Rock

JazzWaltzFast

Rumba

FunkPopRock

Dixieland

Jive

AcousticRock

Ragtime

OrganSwing

Cool8Beat

Charleston

OrganSamba

60'sRock1

OrganQuickstep

60'sRock2

BluesRock

9-8Waltz

VintageGtrPop

BluesBallad

TraditionalWaltz

60'sGuitarPop

Soul

70's8Beat

FranklySoul

70'sTVTheme

R&B

Movie&Show

90'sGuitarPop

6-8Soul

Sci-fiMarch

KoolShuffle

SoulBrothers

WildWest

BubblegumPop

OldiesR&R

SaturdayNight

BritPopSwing

60'sRock&Roll

Showtune

JazzPop

Rock&Roll

Moonlight6-8

HardRock

Twist

ClassicPianoBld

RootRock

GospelSisters

BaroqueAir

RockShuffle

WorshipMed

OrchestralBolero

Unplugged

DetroitPop

OrchestralMarch

Ballad

ModernR&B

ChristmasSwing

8BeatAdria

ComboBoogie

ChristmasWaltz

OrganBallad

PianoBallad

NewCountry

DiscoFox

8BeatBallad

CountryHits

DiscoHands

EPBallad

CountryBallad

AlpBallad

6-8Modern

CountryPop

ScandSlowRock

Chillout

CountryShuffle

ScandShuffle

NewR&BBallad

Country2-4

70'sFrenchHit

16BeatBallad

FingerPickin

SchlagerPop

PowerBallad

Bluegrass

SchlagerBeat

EasyBallad

Hoedown

SchlagerPolka

CountryWaltz

PolkaPop

Latin

Tijuana

Dance

Country

Entertainer

Ibiza

TechnoParty

BrazilianSamba

Carnival

DiscoHouse

FastBossa

PubPiano

DiscoPhilly

Beguine

70'sDisco

Mambo

IrishDance

80'sDisco

Salsa

SpanishPaso

DreamDance

Calypso

FrenchMusette

House

Merengue

OrientalPop

FrenchHouse

Bachata

Sirtaki

Garage

CubanSon

PopFlamenco

ClassicHipHop

RumbaIsland

Reel

NewHipHop

RumbaFlamenca

Jig

HipHopGroove

HappyReggae

Tarantella

LatinDJ's

LatinDisco

OberPolka

Ballroom

OberWaltzer

OrchBigBand

VienneseWaltz

GermanMarch

OrchestraSwing1

EnglishWaltz

USMarch

OrchestraSwing2

Slowfox

6-8March

BigBandFast

Foxtrot

BigBandShuffle

Quickstep

MidnightSwing

Tango

JumpJive

Swingfox

OrganGroove

Pasodoble

JazzClub

Samba

Five-Four

ChaChaCha

Swing&Jazz

World

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Music Database List

Music Database List
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61

108

MDB Name
Christmas
Manger Away
Noel First
Rednosed Rudolph
Silent Christmas
Wonderful Time
Traditional
Abide This Hymn
Ave Maria NoMore
Can Can Orpheus
Moulin Heart
Texas YellowRose
Showtime
Dance Lord
For Cabaret!
Night Time
NoBusiness Like!
The Cat's Memory
The Great Times
World
Beautiful Sun
Close Your Face
Goodbye Roma
I Land In Sun
La Cucarumba
La Maison Viens
Latin Cuccuru
Musette De Reine
PopulaireChanson
Ya Salama
Screen Theme
Ark Raider March
Be A Muppet!
Bills Barnacles
Does It Better
Escape Great!
Fighting Stars
Large Country
Mind Read?
Mi-Re-Do
My Favorites!
ParadiseConquest
SevenMagnificent
Some Day Prince
Starsky Cops
Tie, Hat, Tails
Under Sea
Pop Classics
24 Hour Tulsa
Afternoon Sun
All On My Own
At Broadway
Bend And Shape
Boxing Song
Broken Heart
Can HelpYourself
Chance Take
Complete Eclipse
Day Is Perfect
Dont Break Heart
Easier To Say It
Friends Help
Girl Wants Bobby
Girl, Brown Eyes
Heartache Beat
Holiday Summer
I'm Your Venus

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No.
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124

MDB Name
John B's Sloop
Lane Of Pennies
Lost Religion
Love Somebody
Loves YouSheDoes
Need Somebody
Nice Paradise
Not Usual
Raindrop Walk
Ride Ticket
Sally Mustang
Sky Spirits
Spin The Wheel
Still Standing
Suzie Wake Up
Sweet Lord Song
Thanks For Music
This Is My Party
Together n Happy
BigBand
Big Band Patrol
Bugle Boy Boogie
L For Love
Savoy Stompin'
Tasty Honey
Tramp Lady
Wail, Jump, Jive
What Is Not Old?
With Me Fly
Swing
Alex's Band
Blue Lady Flower
Bye Blues, Bye
Charles On
Coffee Cream
Get Out Of Bed
Hopes High
Just Chickens!
My Shadow And Me
Not Forgettable
Not Misbehaving
Out Of Your Kick
Ragtime Tiger
Safari Swing
Smiling Swing
Tap Dancing Bo
Two Foot Five
Whole Thing Off
Jazz
Not Decided
Wild Cat Dixie
Winners Easy
Oldies
Baby Be Mine
Breathe Air
Diana's Twist
Doll's Alive!
Don't Want Milk
Down Town
Final Waltz
Girl From Uptown
Golden Silence
Guitar Apache
Hard Breakup
Have I Got It?
He Kiss Crystal
Heaven Steps

No.
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188

MDB Name
I'm A Pola!
Land Wonderful!
Lips Are Lucky
Lonely Night
Magic Puff
Marina's Song
Me Please
Mend A Chino
Motion Of Poetry
No Love Feeling
Pete Retite
Pillow Tears
Saw Her Standing
Star Of Movie
Teenie Bikini
The Ghetto
Tomorrow Love Me
Tonight, Hey
Twisting Again
Walk Right To
Woman's Pretty!
WordsAren't Easy
You & You Alone
You Sorry Now?
Disco
Babylon Rivers
Born Alive Disco
Brown Girl Ring
Celebrate
Cool Daddy Disco
Day Difference
Dee Eye S C Oh!
Disco Hustle
Fever At Night
Fire Relight
Good Feel
I Love That Boat
It's A Tragedy!
Keepin' Alive
Navy Disco
Never Give Up
Philadelphia
Swedish Queen
Theme Of Love
Train Of Love
Why Am See A?
Youre Everything
Party Time
Aga Doo
Big Samba Bamboo
Blankenesenolop
Dancing Bird
Drink Cider
Hands Up Party
Kreuzberg
Louie My Brother
Mexican Trumpet
The Bucklehuck
Rock&Roll
All Shaken Up
Beethoven Rock
Blue Shoes
Clock Rock
Don't Hurry Love
Great Fire Balls
I'm A Wanderer
Let's Sue Peggy

No.
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250

MDB Name
Music Rock&Roll
Rock & Roll Jail
Shouting Twist
Twist Play
R&B/Gospel
Admire
Baby Groove
Dont Get Excited
It's Soul, Man!
Man Love Woman
Road End
See You Again
Soul Thought
The Rivers Side
Classical
Classical Maria
Danube Blue
Dream Of Love
Dreams Forgotten
G String Air
Gladiators Entry
In The Key Of F
March Radetzky
Skaters Dance
Sonata Moonlight
Third Etude
Dance Floor
Back Singer
Catch 22
First Sight
Ibiza Adagio
It's So Horny
Janeiro Samba
Kids
Life Is High
London, Ready
Move Up
Once More
Rose Desert
She Believes
Country
Back On The Road
Blue Bonanza
Boy Country
Country Road
Forever On Mind
Hi, Mary
I'm Lonesome
Lucille Left Me
Nuts
Only Need You
Road Of The King
Special Orange
Waltz Tennessee
Ballroom
A Band Ah!
All Goes
Balls Of Fire
Band Strike
Besame
Bird Is Yellow
Brazil
Cherry And Apple
Cope Cabana
Crazy LittleLove
Cumban El
Cumparsita Tango

Music Database List

No.
251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
265
266
267
268
269
270
271
272
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
280
281
282
283
284
285
286
287
288
289
290
291
292
293
294
295
296
297
298
299
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315

MDB Name
Espana Viva
Eyes Of Green
Face Dance Music
Free Best Things
Green Mountain
Hear Music
Heaven Blue
He's Got To Go
High Moon
Holiday Home
I Won't Be Cruel
Jealous Tango
Jeeps Creepers
Knife, Mack
Lift Yourself Up
Moon Waltz
Not On Sunday
Nothing But Love
Nuts Rhythm
Old House
Old St. Bernards
On Your Street
Partner Change
Perfidious One
Portugal April
Quando Samba
Sandman
Say Magnifique!
Spanish Dance
Tango Blue
Teddy Is A Bear
Tied Ribbon
Tiny Hotel
Walk In Love
When Smiling
ZingHeart String
Latin
A More
Bananaboat Comes
Corazon un Tengo
Don't Worry!
Eyes From Spain
Flea From Spain
Frenetic Beguine
GuitarFor Volare
Guntanamea
Italian Mambo
Jamaica Goodbye
Luminous
Mambo Jamming
Mentiroso Es
More Than
Nada Mas Que
Phone Me
Samba One Note
Start TheBeguine
Taxi In Tijuana
Ballad
A Hero
At Once Ballad
Back Forever
Ballad For Woman
Beneath My Wings
Change My Love
Eyes Of Blue
Fly Away One Day
Friends Are For

No.
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
330
331
332
333
334
335
336
337
338
339
340
341
342
343
344
345
346
347
348
349
350
351
352
353
354
355
356
357
358
359
360
361
362
363
364
365
366
367
368
369
370
371
372
373
374
375
376
377

MDB Name
Hard To SaySorry
Hi, Greetings
I T'Aime
I'm Saving Love
Know Me Now
Leave Me Now
Live Without You
London Streets
Love's Glory
Make Love To You
San Francisco
Up We Belong
When We Touch
Wind On Candle
You Inspire
You'll Be Here
Your True Color
Sing-alongs
Brown Knees
Danny's Boy
Espana Viva
Iron Is Old!
My Clementine
My Dads ADustman
My Man Is Old
Old Smokey
Silver Lining
Smile Irish Eyes
Song For Susanna
Song Sideboard
Tipperary Way
Schlager
Autobahnpolka
Blind Passenger
Capri Beat
Deep Love
Glaube An Wunder
Goodbye Amor
I Have Sad Love
In Ewigkeit
Italian Guy
Mexican Fiesta
Moscow City
No Tears
Oh Maria
Paloma Pop
Spanish Island
The Little House
Where Is Love?
Wonderful Blonde
Family
Necessary Bear
Noisy Old Car?
Easy Listening
Balloon Bossa
Beyond Ocean
Farewell
MakeThrough Rain
Mother!
New World
Portugal InApril
Raindrop Head
Something Silly!
The Wind And Me
Town Durham
March & Polka
Bogey March

No.
378
379
380
381
382
383
384
385
386
387
388
389
390
391
392
393
394
395
396
397
398
399
400
401
402
403
404
405
406
407
408
409
410
411
412
413
414
415
416
417
418
419
420
421
422
423
424
425
426
427
428
429
430
431
432
433
434
435
436
437
438
439
440
441

MDB Name
Double Eagle
Polka Is Happy!
Post Washington
Rosa
Stripes andStars
Teddy Picnic
Trombones Parade
Vienna Forever
All Time Hits
All Of My Loving
At Heart Young
Away And Up
Born Smiling
Don't Be Bad
Game Makes Tears
Guitar Wheels
Hard Day AtNight
Heaven, Too Much
I Hold Your Hand
Letters Of Love
Lover's A Dream
Make Thru Night
Mrs. Robin's Son
My Shell Swing
My Tears Go By
Ones Are Young
Please Do Love
Simple Heart
Tender Love
Throw Love Away
Troubled Water
Two Times Yeh!
Un-Till
Walking Boots
Wind Blowing
Woods Of Norway
Yellow Sub
Rock
Alabama's Home
Born To Be Mild
Dave On The Road
Get Satisfied
Jumping Rock
Keep Thinking
Last Countdown
Need To Be Free
Tiger's Eye
Velvet Is Black
Whatever YouRock
Waltz
Ani Waltz
Charmaine Waltz
Daisy's Bicycle
Dutch Tulip
Dutch Windmill
FascinationWaltz
Fledermaus
Is It True Love?
Lover Waltz
Raggy Three Four
Remember?
Samson's Girl
Snow Waltz
Somewhere Love
Spring Voices
The Little Pub
Waltz Cuckoo

No.
442
443
444
445
446
447
448
449
450
451
452
453
454
455
456
457
458
459
460
461
462
463
464
465
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468
469
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471
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473
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475
476
477
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481
482
483
484
485
486
487
488
489
490
491
492
493
494
495
496
497
498
499
500

MDB Name
Waltz Emperor
Waltz Of Amore
Waltz To Skate
Whatever Will Be
Instrumentals
Birds At Night
Black AndWhite
Four Plus One
Invites
Lonely Piper
Maple Ragtime
Piece Of Funk
Round The World
String Holiday
Yak This Sax
Modern Pop
All Change
Always Rain OnMe
Angle of Charlie
Flame Eternal
Girl BelongsToMe
Go Love Way
I'm Torn
In The Family
It's Only Words
Life Groove
Life's Walk
Light For Love
Love Part Time
Maroon Love
Only Need Love
Perhaps Emma
Rollercoaster
Sorry To Say
Sure Of That?
Swinging Sultan
Tell Her All
Thing Called Lve
Time Riding
Took So Long
Why Marry Her?
Latin Pop
Dance Morning
Pop Ballads
Crazy MissingYou
Dont Let The Sun
No Matter What
One More Year?
World Heal
World We Are
Worship
God Is Mighty
Organist
Bamba Party
Cat Groove
El Ranchero
Face Of A Child
Guide Me Home
Hi Dolly
Samba Cavaquinho
Side To Side
Steam TrainSamba
Tico Samba
Two Times Yeh!
White And Pale

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Effect Type List

Effect Type List
● Harmony Types
No.
01
02
03
04
05

Duet
Trio
Block
Country
Octave

Type

Trill 1/4 note

Trill 1/6 note

Trill 1/8 note

Trill 1/12 note

Trill 1/16 note

Trill 1/24 note

Trill 1/32 note

Tremolo 1/4 note

Tremolo 1/6 note

Tremolo 1/8 note

Tremolo 1/12 note

Tremolo 1/16 note

Tremolo 1/24 note

Tremolo 1/32 note

Echo 1/4 note

Echo 1/6 note

Echo 1/8 note

Echo 1/12 note

Echo 1/16 note

Echo 1/24 note

Echo 1/32 note

Description
Harmony types 01–05 are pitch-based and add one-, two- or three-note harmonies to the singlenote melody played in the right hand. These types sound when chords are played in the auto
accompaniment range of the keyboard. These Harmony types will also work when playing songs
that contain chord data.

Types 6–26 are rhythm-based effects and add embellishments or delayed repeats in
time with the auto accompaniment. These types sound whether the auto accompaniment is on or not; however, the actual speed of the effect depends on the Tempo setting
(page 64). The individual note values in each type let you synchronize the effect precisely to the rhythm. Triplet settings are also available: 1/6 = quarter-note triplets, 1/12 =
eighth-note triplets, 1/24 = sixteenth-note triplets.
• The Trill effect Types (06–12) create two-note trills (alternating notes) when two notes
are held.

• The Tremolo effect Types (13–19) repeat all held notes (up to four).
• The Echo effect Types (20–26) create delayed repeats of each note played.

● Reverb Types
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

110

Type
HALL1
HALL2
HALL3
HALL4
HALL5
HALL M
HALL L
ROOM1
ROOM2
ROOM3
ROOM4
ROOM5
ROOM6
ROOM7
ROOM S
ROOM M
ROOM L
STAGE1
STAGE2
STAGE3
STAGE4
PLATE1
PLATE2
PLATE3
GM PLATE
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Description

Reverb simulating the acoustics of a hall.

Reverb simulating the acoustics of a room

Reverb suitable for a solo instrument.

Reverb simulating a plate reverb unit.
No effect.

MSB
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
0

LSB
0
16
17
18
1
6
7
16
17
18
19
0
1
2
5
6
7
16
17
0
1
16
17
0
7
0

Effect Type List

● Chorus Types
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

Type
CHORUS1
CHORUS2
CHORUS3
CHORUS4
CHORUS5
CHORUS6
CHORUS7
CHORUS8
GM CHORUS1
GM CHORUS2
GM CHORUS3
GM CHORUS4
FB CHORUS
CELESTE1
CELESTE2
FLANGER1
FLANGER2
FLANGER3
FLANGER4
FLANGER5
GM FLANGER
SYMPHONIC1
SYMPHONIC2
PHASER1
PHASER2
EP PHASER1
EP PHASER2
EP PHASER3
ENS DETUNE
ROTARY SP5
NO EFFECT

Description

Conventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing.

A 3-phase LFO adds modulation and spaciousness to the sound.

Adds a sweeping effect to the sound.

Adds more stages to the modulation of Celeste.

Cyclically modulates the phase to add modulation to the sound.

Chorus effect without modulation, created by adding a slightly pitch-shifted sound.
Simulates a rotary speaker.
No effect.

MSB
66
66
66
66
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
66
66
67
67
67
67
67
67
68
68
72
72
72
72
72
87
66
0

LSB
17
8
16
1
2
0
1
8
3
4
5
6
7
0
2
8
16
17
1
0
7
16
0
0
8
17
18
16
0
18
0

MSB
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
66
66
66
66
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
66
66

LSB
0
16
17
18
1
6
7
16
17
18
19
0
1
2
5
6
7
16
17
0
1
16
17
0
7
17
8
16
1
2
0
1
8
3
4
5
6
7
0
2

● DSP Types
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40

Type
HALL1
HALL2
HALL3
HALL4
HALL5
HALL M
HALL L
ROOM1
ROOM2
ROOM3
ROOM4
ROOM5
ROOM6
ROOM7
ROOM S
ROOM M
ROOM L
STAGE1
STAGE2
STAGE3
STAGE4
PLATE1
PLATE2
PLATE3
GM PLATE
CHORUS1
CHORUS2
CHORUS3
CHORUS4
CHORUS5
CHORUS6
CHORUS7
CHORUS8
GM CHORUS1
GM CHORUS2
GM CHORUS3
GM CHORUS4
FB CHORUS
CELESTE1
CELESTE2

Description

Reverb simulating the acoustics of a hall.

Reverb simulating the acoustics of a room.

Reverb suitable for a solo instrument.

Reverb simulating a plate reverb unit.

Conventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing.

A 3-phase LFO adds modulation and spaciousness to the sound.

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Effect Type List

No.
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

Type
SYMPHONIC1
SYMPHONIC2
ENS DETUNE
KARAOKE1
KARAOKE2
KARAOKE3
ER1
ER2
GATE REVERB
REVERS GATE

EQ DISCO

Description
Adds more stages to the modulation of Celeste.
Chorus effect without modulation, created by adding a slightly pitch-shifted sound.
Echo for karaoke.
This effect isolates only the early reflection components of the reverb.
Simulation of gated reverb.
Simulation of gated reverb played back in reverse.
Equalizer effect that boosts both high and low frequencies, as is typical in most disco
music.
Equalizer effect that cuts both high and low frequencies, to simulate the sound heard
through a telephone receiver.
Stereo EQ which emphasizes low and high frequencies.
Mono EQ which emphasizes low and high frequencies, and attenuates mid-range frequencies.

EQ TEL

2BAND EQ

3BAND EQ

55
56

HM ENHANCE1
HM ENHANCE2

Adds new harmonics to the input signal to make the sound stand out.

ST 3BAND EQ

Stereo EQ which emphasizes low and high frequencies, and attenuates mid-range frequencies.

58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104

FLANGER1
FLANGER2
FLANGER3
FLANGER4
FLANGER5
GM FLANGER
DYN FLANGER
DELAY LCR1
DELAY LCR2
DELAY LR
ECHO
CROSS DELAY
DIST HEAVY
ST DIST
COMP+DIST1
COMP+DIST2
OVERDRIVE
OVERDRIVE2
ST OD
DIST HARD
DIST HARD2
DIST HARD3
DIST SOFT
DIST SOFT2
DIST SOFT3
ST DIST HARD
ST DIST SOFT
V_DIST HARD
V_DIST SOFT
AMP SIM1
AMP SIM2
ST AMP1
ST AMP2
ST AMP3
ST AMP4
ST AMP5
DST+DELAY1
DST+DELAY2
OD+DELAY1
OD+DELAY2
CMP+DST+DLY1
CMP+DST+DLY2
CMP+OD+DLY1
CMP+OD+DLY2
V_DST H+DLY
V_DST S+DLY
MBAND COMP

105

COMPRESSOR

106
107
108
109
110
111
112

NOISE GATE
VCE CANCEL
AMBIENCE
TALKING MOD
LO-FI
DYN FILTER
ISOLATOR

112

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Adds a sweeping effect to the sound.

Dynamically controlled flanger.
Produces three delayed sounds: L, R and C (center).
Produces two delayed sounds: L and R. Two feedback delays are provided.
Two delayed sounds (L and R), and independent feedback delays for L and R.
The feedback of the two delayed sounds is crossed.
Heavy distortion.
Stereo distortion.
Since a Compressor is included in the first stage, steady distortion can be produced
regardless of changes in input level.
Adds mild distortion to the sound.
Stereo Overdrive.
Hard-edge distortion.

Soft, warm distortion.
Hard-edge stereo distortion.
Soft, warm soft distortion.
Distortion which simulates vintage tube and fuzz sounds.
A simulation of a guitar amp.

Stereo amp simulator.

Distortion and Delay are connected in series.
Overdrive and Delay are connected in series.
Compressor, Distortion and Delay are connected in series.
Compressor, Overdrive and Delay are connected in series.
V Distortion and Delay are connected in series.
This effect independently compresses the level of certain frequency bands in the sound.
Holds down the output level when a specified input level is exceeded. A sense of attack
can also be added to the sound.
Gates the audio signal when the audio signal falls below a specified level.
Attenuates the audio in the center position.
Blurs the stereo positioning of the sound to add spatial width.
Adds a vowel sound to the input signal.
Degrades the audio quality of the input signal.
Dynamically controlled filter.
Attenuates the level of audio signals only at mid-range frequencies.

MSB
68
68
87
20
20
20
9
9
10
11

LSB
16
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0

81
81

16
0

67
67
67
67
67
67
110
5
5
6
7
8
73
73
73
73
74
74
74
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
98
98
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
95
95
95
95
96
96
96
96
98
98
105

8
16
17
1
0
7
0
16
0
0
0
0
0
8
16
1
0
9
8
16
22
25
17
23
26
18
19
0
2
0
1
20
21
8
24
27
16
0
17
1
16
0
17
1
1
3
0

84
85
88
93
94
109
115

0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Effect Type List

No.
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
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143
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145
146
147
148
149
150
151
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158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179

Type
PHASER1
PHASER2
EP PHASER1
EP PHASER2
EP PHASER3
DYN PHASER
PITCH CHG1
PITCH CHG2
PITCH CHG3
ROTARY SP1
ROTARY SP2
ROTARY SP3
ROTARY SP4
ROTARY SP5
ROTARY SP6
ROTARY SP7
ROTARY SP8
ROTARY SP9
ROTARY SP10
ROTARY SP11
ROTARY SP12
ROTARY SP13
ROTARY SP14
ROTARY SP15
ROTARY SP16
2WAY ROT SP
DST+ROT SP
DST+2ROT SP
OD+ROT SP
OD+2ROT SP
AMP+ROT SP
AMP+2ROT SP
DUAL ROT SP1
DUAL ROT SP2
AUTO PAN1
AUTO PAN2
EP AUTOPAN
AUTO PAN3
TREMOLO1
TREMOLO2
TREMOLO3
EP TREMOLO
GT TREMOLO1
GT TREMOLO2
VIBE VIBRATE
AUTO WAH1
AUTO WAH2
AT WAH+DST1
AT WAH+DST2
AT WAH+OD1
AT WAH+OD2
TOUCH WAH1
TOUCH WAH2
TOUCH WAH3
TC WAH+DST1
TC WAH+DST2
TC WAH+OD1
TC WAH+OD2
CLAVI TC WAH
CLAVI TC WAH2
EP TC WAH
EP TC WAH2
WH+DST+DLY1
WH+DST+DLY2
WH+OD+DLY1
WH+OD+DLY2
NO EFFECT

Description

Cyclically modulates the phase to add modulation to the sound.

Changes the pitch of the input signal.

Simulates a rotary speaker.

Distortion and rotary speaker connected in series.
Distortion and 2-way rotary speaker connected in series.
Overdrive and rotary speaker connected in series.
Overdrive and 2-way rotary speaker connected in series.
Amp simulator and rotary speaker connected in series.
Amp simulator and 2-way rotary speaker connected in series.
Rotary speaker simulation with speed switching.

Several panning effects that automatically shift the sound position (left, right, front, back).

Rich Tremolo effect with both volume and pitch modulation.

Vibraphone effect.
Cyclically modulates the center frequency of a wah filter.
The output of an Auto Wah can be distorted by Distortion.
The output of an Auto Wah can be distorted by Overdrive.
Changes the center frequency of a wah filter according to the input level.
The output of an Touch Wah can be distorted by Distortion.
The output of an Touch Wah can be distorted by Overdrive.
Clavinet Touch Wah.
EP Touch Wah
Wah, Distortion and Delay are connected in series.
Wah, Overdrive and Delay are connected in series.
No effect.

MSB
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72
72
72
72
111
80
80
80
69
71
71
70
66
69
71
69
69
71
71
70
66
69
69
71
86
69
86
69
86
69
86
99
99
71
71
71
71
70
71
70
70
71
70
119
78
78
78
78
78
78
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
97
97
97
97
0

LSB
0
8
17
18
16
0
16
0
1
16
17
18
17
18
0
22
17
18
23
24
20
19
19
20
25
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
0
1
16
0
21
1
16
19
0
18
20
19
0
16
0
17
1
18
2
0
8
20
16
1
17
2
18
21
19
22
16
0
17
1
0

• Effect types cannot be adjusted, except for the following:
Reverb level, Chorus level, DSP level on page 71
(For example, delay time cannot be changed in DELAY LCR1).
• The actual effect may not be audible depending on the particular Voice.

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Mode

Change

Control

0,32
1,11,84
6,38
7,10
64
71
72
73
74
91,93,94
96-97
100-101

Key's
Ch's

After
Touch

Pitch Bend

Note ON
Note OFF

Velocity

o
x
o
o
o
x
o
x
x
o
x
o

o 0-24 semi

x
x

o 9nH,v=1-127
x 9nH,v=0

*1
*1

0 - 127
: True voice **************

3
x
**************

Default
Messages
Altered

Note
Number

1 - 16
x

Default
Changed

Basic
Channel

Function...

Transmitted

o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

o 0-24 semi

x
x

o 9nH,v=1-127
x

0 - 127
0 - 127

3
x
x

1 - 16
x

Recognized

YAMAHA
[ Portable Keyboard ]
Model PSR-S500
MIDI Implementation Chart

Sustain
Harmonic Content
Release Time
Attack Time
Brightness
Effect Depth
RPN Inc,Dec
RPN LSB,MSB

Data Entry

Bank Select

Remarks

Date:18-Jul-2006
Version:1.0
MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Implementation Chart

: True #

x
x
x
x
o
x

Aux

Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

*1 Refer to #2 on page 116.

:All Sound OFF
:Reset All Cntrls
:Local ON/OFF
:All Notes OFF
Mes- :Active Sense
sages:Reset

o
o

x
x
x

o(120,126,127)
o(121)
o(122)
o(123-125)
o
x

o
o

x
x
x

o 0 - 127

Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO
Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO

o 0 - 127
**************

System
: Clock
Real Time: Commands

Common

: Song Pos.
: Song Sel.
: Tune

System Exclusive

Prog
Change

o : Yes
x : No

MIDI Implementation Chart

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MIDI Data Format

MIDI Data Format
NOTE:
1 By default (factory settings) the instrument ordinarily functions
as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator, and incoming
data does not affect the panel voices or panel settings. However, the MIDI messages listed below do affect the panel
voices, auto accompaniment, and songs.
• MIDI Master Tuning
• System exclusive messages for changing the Reverb Type
and Chorus Type.
2 Messages for these control change numbers cannot be transmitted from the instrument itself. However, they may be transmitted when playing the accompaniment, song or using the
Harmony effect.
3 Exclusive
F0H, 7EH, 7FH, 09H, 01H, F7H
• This message automatically restores all default settings for
the instrument, with the exception of MIDI Master Tuning.
F0H, 7FH, 7FH, 04H, 01H, ll, mm, F7H
• This message allows the volume of all channels to be
changed simultaneously (Universal System Exclusive).
• The values of “mm” is used for MIDI Master Volume. (Values
for “ll” are ignored.)
F0H, 43H, 1nH, 27H, 30H, 00H, 00H,
mm, ll, cc, F7H
• This message simultaneously changes the tuning value of
all channels.
• The values of “mm” and “ll” are used for MIDI Master Tuning.
• The default value of “mm” and “ll” are 08H and 00H, respectively. Any values can be used for “n” and “cc”.
F0H, 43H, 1nH, 4CH, 02H, 01H, 00H, mmH,
llH, F7H
• mm : Reverb Type MSB
• ll : Reverb Type LSB
Refer to the Effect Type List (page 110) for details.
F0H, 43H, 1nH, 4CH, 02H, 01H, 20H, mmH,
llH, F7H
• mm : Chorus Type MSB
• ll : Chorus Type LSB
Refer to the Effect Type List (page 111) for details.
F0H, 43H, 1nH, 4CH, 02H, 01H, 40H, mmH, llH,
F7H
• mm : DSP Type MSB
• ll : DSP Type LSB
Refer to the Effect Type List (page 111) for details.
4 When the accompaniment is started, an FAH message is transmitted. When accompaniment is stopped, an FCH message is
transmitted. When the clock is set to External, both FAH
(accompaniment start) and FCH (accompaniment stop) are recognized.
5 Local ON/OFF
Bn, 7A, 7F
Bn, 7A, 00
Value for “n” is ignored.

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Specifications

Specifications
Keyboards

Song

• 61 Standerd-size keys (C1–C6), with Touch Response.

Display
• 320 x 240 dots LCD display (backlit)

Setup

5 Preset Songs + 5 User Songs + USB Memory
Song Clear, Track Clear
Song Volume
Song Control: A-B REPEAT, PAUSE, REW, FF, START/STOP

Recording

• STANDBY/ON
• MASTER VOLUME: MIN–MAX
• LCD CONTRAST

• Song
User Song:
Recording Tracks:

Panel Controls

• DEMO, SONG MODE
• SONG-PRESET, SONG-USER, SONG-USB, SONG-SCORE,
SONG-LYRICS, SONG-REC
• STYLE CATEGORY, VOICE CATEGORY
• TRANSPOSE [-] [+], METRONOME, TAP TEMPO, TEMPO [-]
[+]
• OTS LINK, AUTO FILL IN, ACMP, INTRO [1]–[3], MAIN VARIATION [A]–[D], ENDING/rit. [1]–[3] (REW) (FF), A-B REPEAT
(SYNC STOP), PAUSE (SYNC START), START/STOP
• REGIST/TRACK, MEMORY, REGIST BANK [-] [+], REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]–[8], EXIT, CATEGORY [ ] [ ], Dial,
[+/YES] [-/NO]
• FUNCTION, MDB, FILE MENE-MENU, FILE MENE-EXECUTE,
ONE TOUTCH SETTING [1]–[4], LEFT, DUAL, HARMONY,
TOUCH, SUSTAIN, DSP, UPPER OCTAVE [-] [+]

Realtime Control
• Pitch Bend Wheel

5 Songs
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, STYLE

MIDI
• Local On/Off
• Initial Setup
• External Clock
• Keyboard Out
• Style Out
• Song Out

Auxiliary jacks
• PHONES/OUTPUT, DC IN 16V, USB TO HOST,
USB TO DEVICE, SUSTAIN

Amplifier
• 12W + 12W

Speakers
• 12cm x 2 + 3cm x 2

Power Consumption
• 25W

Power Supply

Voice
•
•
•
•

•
•
•
•

283 Panel Voices + 361 XGlite voices + 15 Drum/SFX Kits
Polyphony: 32
LEFT
DUAL

Style

• Adaptor: Yamaha PA-301 or PA-300 AC power adaptor

Dimensions (W x D x H)
• 946 x 402 x 130 mm (37-1/4" x 15-7/8" x 5-1/8")

Weight
• 7.5kg (16 lbs., 9 oz.)

• 150 Preset Styles + 1 User Style File
• Style Control: ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC STOP, SYNC START,
START/STOP, INTRO [1]–[3], MAIN VARIATION [A]–[D], ENDING/rit. [1]–[3], AUTO FILL IN
• Fingering:
Multi Finger, Full Keyboard
• Style Volume

Music Database
• 500

Supplied Accessories
• Music Rest
• Accessory CD-ROM
• Owner’s Manual
• AC Power adaptor (May not be included depending on your particular area.)

Optional Accessories

Registration Memory
• 8 banks x 8 memories
• Regist Clear

• Headphones: HPE-150
• Keyboard Stand: L6
• Footswitch: FC4/FC5

Function
• VOLUME:
• OVERALL:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Style Volume, Song Volume
Tuning, Pitch Bend Range, Split Point, Touch
Sensitivity, Chord Fingering
MAIN VOICE: Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level,
Chorus Level, DSP Level, Dry Level
DUAL VOICE: Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level,
Chorus Level, DSP Level, Dry Level
LEFT VOICE: Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level,
Chorus Level, DSP Level, Dry Level
EFFECT:
Reverb Type, Chorus Type, DSP Type, Master
EQ Type
HARMONY:
Harmony Type, Harmony Volume
PC:
PC Mode
MIDI:
Local On/Off, External Clock, Keyboard Out,
Style Out, Song Out, Initial Setup
METRONOME: Time Signature Numerator, Time Signature
Denominator, Metronome Volume
SCORE:
Quantize, Right-Part, Left-Part
UTILITY:
Demo Cancel
LANGUAGE: Language

* Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or
modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice.
Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

Effects
•
•
•
•

Harmony:
Reverb:
Chorus:
DSP:

26 types
25 types
30 types
178 types

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Index
+/YES, -/NO button ...................... 15, 41
>/■ button.............................. 14, 28, 41
button ........................................ 14, 28
A B button................................. 14, 65
f button...................................... 14, 28
r button ..................................... 14, 28

Dual Voice DSP Level.........................71
Dual Voice Octave...............................71
Dual Voice Pan ....................................71
Dual Voice Reverb Level ....................71
Dual Voice Volume .............................71

E
A
A-B Repeat.......................................... 65
Accessories............................................ 7
ACMP button ................................ 14, 23
Auto Accompaniment Region............. 23
AUTO FILL IN button........................ 14
Auto Fill-in.......................................... 55

Effect Type List .................................110
Ending..................................................55
ENDING/rit. I–III buttons .............14, 55
EXECUTE button (File Menu)......15, 75
EXIT button ...................................14, 42
External Clock .....................................83
External Song.......................................29

Backup................................................. 39
Backup Clear ....................................... 39
Backup File (Transfer) ........................ 87
Bank .................................................... 67
Beat ..................................................... 50

FF .........................................................28
File Control ..........................................74
FILE MENU, EXECUTE button...15, 75
FILE MENU, MENU button ...15, 74–75
File Save (File Menu) ..........................76
Flash Clear ...........................................39
Flash Memory ......................................29
Footswitch............................................10
Format (File Menu)..............................75
Fullkeyboard ........................................63
FUNCTION button ........................15, 70
FUNCTION display.............................42
Function Settings ...........................70–72

C
r

Category ............................ 17, 22, 27, 40
Category and buttons ........... 15, 41
CD-ROM......................................... 7, 88
Chord................................. 23, 25, 61–62
Chord Fingering ............................ 25, 63
Chorus ................................................. 46
Chorus Type ...................................... 111
Clear (Song Track) .............................. 38
Clear (User Song)................................ 37
Computer................................. 81–83, 85
Contrast ............................................... 12
CONTRAST knob......................... 12, 15

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Initial Send...........................................84
Initial Setup..........................................84
Initialization .........................................39
INTRO I–III buttons ......................14, 55

Main..................................................... 55
MAIN A–D buttons....................... 14, 55
MAIN Display..................................... 42
MAIN VARIATION (Style) ............... 55
Main Voice .......................................... 17
Main Voice Chorus Level ................... 71
Main Voice Dry Level......................... 71
Main Voice DSP Level........................ 71
Main Voice Octave.............................. 71
Main Voice Pan ................................... 71
Main Voice Reverb level..................... 71
Main Voice Volume ............................ 71
Master EQ Type .................................. 52
MASTER VOLUME control .. 11, 14, 40
MDB button................................... 15, 26
Measure ............................................... 36
MEMORY button.......................... 14, 67
MENU button (File Menu)...... 15, 74–75
Message (LCD) ................................... 96
Metronome .......................................... 49
METRONOME button ............ 14, 49–50
Metronome Volume ............................ 50
MIDI.................................................... 83
MIDI Data Format............................. 116
MIDI Implementation Chart.............. 114
Multi Recording .................................. 34
Music Database ................................... 26
Music Database List .......................... 108
Music Rest........................................... 13
Mute..................................................... 66

Keyboard Out.......................................83

Octave.................................................. 54
One Touch Setting (OTS).................... 58
ONE TOUCH SETTING 1–4 buttons
................................................... 15, 58
Options .............................................. 117
OTS LINK button.......................... 14, 58

H
Harmony ..............................................44
HARMONY button........................15, 44
Harmony Type .............................44, 110
Harmony Volume ................................72
Headphones..........................................10

D
DC IN 16V jack ............................ 10, 15
Delete (File Menu) .............................. 79
DEMO button................................ 14, 16
Demo Cancel ....................................... 72
Demo Song.......................................... 16
Dial ................................................ 15, 41
Display ................................................ 42
Drum Kit ............................................. 21
Drum Kit List .................................... 104
DSP ..................................................... 47
DSP button .................................... 15, 47
DSP Type .......................................... 111
DUAL button ................................ 15, 18
Dual Voice .......................................... 18
Dual Voice Chorus level ..................... 71
Dual Voice Dry Level ......................... 71

Left Voice Dry Level .......................... 71
Left Voice DSP Level ......................... 71
Left Voice Octave ............................... 71
Left Voice Pan..................................... 71
Left Voice Reverb Level ..................... 71
Left Voice Volume.............................. 71
Load (File Menu)................................. 78
Loaded Song........................................ 29
Local.................................................... 83
Lyrics................................................... 31
LYRICS button.............................. 14, 31

L
Language..............................................12
LEFT button...................................15, 19
Left Part ...............................................87
Left Voice ............................................19
Left Voice Chorus Level......................71

P
Part Assign .......................................... 35

Index

PAUSE ................................................ 28
PC ........................................................ 84
PHONES/OUTPUT jack............... 10, 15
Pitch Bend ........................................... 48
Pitch Bend Range ................................ 71
PITCH BEND wheel..................... 15, 48
Power Adaptor .................................... 10
PRESET button ............................. 14, 27
Preset Song.......................................... 29

Style Volume .......................................60
SUSTAIN (Footswitch) .......................10
Sustain (Panel) .....................................47
SUSTAIN button ...........................15, 47
SUSTAIN jack...............................10, 15
SYNC START button..............14, 23, 56
SYNC STOP button.......................14, 57
Synchro Start........................................56
Synchro Stop........................................57

Quantize .............................................. 72
Quick Recording ................................. 33

Tap Start...............................................51
TAP TEMPO button ......................14, 51
Tempo ..................................................64
TEMPO +, - buttons ................14, 49, 64
Time Signature.....................................50
TOUCH button ..............................15, 51
Touch Sensitivity .................................51
Track ..............................................32, 66
Track Clear ..........................................38
Transfer..........................................85, 87
Transpose .............................................53
TRANSPOSE +, - buttons .............14, 53
Troubleshooting (Installation Guide)...93
Troubleshooting (Instrument) ..............95
Tuning..................................................53

R
REC button.................................... 14, 33
Record ................................................. 32
REGIST BANK +, - buttons ......... 14, 67
REGIST/TRACK button ............... 14, 66
Registration Memory .......................... 67
REGISTRATION MEMORY
1–8 buttons ................................ 14, 67
Repeat (A-B Repeat) ........................... 65
Reverb ................................................. 45
Reverb Type ...................................... 110
REW .................................................... 28
Right Part ............................................ 87

U
S
Score.................................................... 30
SCORE button............................... 14, 30
Section................................................. 55
SMF (Standard MIDI File).................. 77
SMF Save ............................................ 77
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
......................................................... 94
Song............................................... 27–29
SONG category buttons ................ 14, 27
Song Clear ........................................... 37
Song Memory................................ 32, 35
SONG MODE button .................... 14, 27
Song Out.............................................. 83
Song Volume....................................... 64
Specifications .................................... 117
Split Point...................................... 19, 59
STANDBY/ON switch.................. 11, 14
START/STOP button .............. 14, 22, 41
Stop Accompaniment .......................... 60
Store (Registration) ............................. 67
Style............................................... 22, 55
STYLE category buttons............... 14, 22
Style File ............................................. 63
Style List ........................................... 107
Style Out.............................................. 83

UPPER OCTAVE +, - buttons ......15, 54
USB......................................................80
USB button ....................................14, 27
USB MIDI Driver ..........................91–92
USB Song ............................................29
USB TO DEVICE terminal .....15, 74, 80
USB TO HOST terminal..........15, 80, 82
USER (Song) button ......................14, 27
USER (Style) button ............................63
User File.........................................76, 78
User Song.......................................29, 32
User Style.............................................63

V
Voice....................................................17
VOICE category buttons................15, 17
Voice List.............................................98
Volume.................................................40

X
XGlite.....................................................6

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Limited Warranty
90 DAYS LABOR

1 YEAR PARTS

Yamaha Corporation of America, hereafter referred to as Yamaha, warrants to the original consumer of a product included in the categories listed
below, that the product will be free of defects in materials and/or workmanship for the periods indicated. This warranty is applicable to all models
included in the following series of products:

PSR SERIES OF PORTATONE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS
If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product covered by this warranty is found to have a defect
in material and/or workmanship, Yamaha and/or its authorized representative will repair such defect without charge for parts or labor.
If parts should be required after this 90 day period but within the one year period that immediately follows the purchase date, Yamaha will, subject
to the terms of this warranty, supply these parts without charge. However, charges for labor, and/or any miscellaneous expenses incurred are the
consumers responsibility. Yamaha reserves the right to utilize reconditioned parts in repairing these products and/or to use reconditioned units as
warranty replacements.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY WHICH YAMAHA MAKES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE PRODUCTS. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY IS LIMITED TO
THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. YAMAHA EXCLUDES AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY EVENT FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations that relate to implied warranties and/or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, these
limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

CONSUMERS RESPONSIBILITIES
If warranty service should be required, it is necessary that the consumer assume certain responsibilities:
1. Contact the Customer Service Department of the retailer selling the product, or any retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the product for
assistance. You may also contact Yamaha directly at the address provided below.
2. Deliver the unit to be serviced under warranty to: the retailer selling the product, an authorized service center, or to Yamaha with an explanation
of the problem. Please be prepared to provide proof purchase date (sales receipt, credit card copy, etc.) when requesting service and/or parts
under warranty.
3. Shipping and/or insurance costs are the consumers responsibility.* Units shipped for service should be packed securely.
*Repaired units will be returned PREPAID if warranty service is required within the first 90 days.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT ship anything to ANY location without prior authorization. A Return Authorization (RA) will be issued that has
a tracking number assigned that will expedite the servicing of your unit and provide a tracking system if needed.
4. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions. It is your responsibility to be aware of the contents of this manual and
to follow all safety precautions.

EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to units whose trade name, trademark, and/or ID numbers have been altered, defaced, exchanged removed, or to
failures and/or damages that may occur as a result of:
1. Neglect, abuse, abnormal strain, modification or exposure to extremes in temperature or humidity.
2. Improper repair or maintenance by any person who is not a service representative of a retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the product, an
authorized service center, or an authorized service representative of Yamaha.
3. This warranty is applicable only to units sold by retailers authorized by Yamaha to sell these products in the U.S.A., the District of Columbia,
and Puerto Rico. This warranty is not applicable in other possessions or territories of the U.S.A. or in any other country.
Please record the model and serial number of the product you have purchased in the spaces provided below.
Model___________________________

Serial #________________________________

Sales Slip #________________________________

Purchased from____________________________________________________________
(Retailer)

Date______________________________________

YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Electronic Service Division
6600 Orangethorpe Avenue
Buena Park, CA 90620

KEEP THIS DOCUMENT FOR YOUR RECORDS. DO NOT MAIL!

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For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha
representative or the authorized distributor listed below.

Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten
Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen
Bestimmungsländern erhältlich.

Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou
au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.

NORTH AMERICA
CANADA
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario,
M1S 3R1, Canada
Tel: 416-298-1311

Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana
o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.

ASIA

THE NETHERLANDS/
BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,
Branch Benelux
Clarissenhof 5-b, 4133 AB Vianen, The Netherlands
Tel: 0347-358 040

FRANCE

U.S.A.
Yamaha Corporation of America
6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620,
U.S.A.
Tel: 714-522-9011

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
MEXICO
Yamaha de México S.A. de C.V.
Calz. Javier Rojo Gómez #1149,
Col. Guadalupe del Moral
C.P. 09300, México, D.F., México
Tel: 55-5804-0600

Yamaha Musique France
BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France
Tel: 01-64-61-4000

ITALY
Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A.
Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy
Tel: 02-935-771

Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda.
Rua Joaquim Floriano, 913 - 4' andar, Itaim Bibi,
CEP 04534-013 Sao Paulo, SP. BRAZIL
Tel: 011-3704-1377

ARGENTINA
Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.
Sucursal de Argentina
Viamonte 1145 Piso2-B 1053,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: 1-4371-7021

PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN
AMERICAN COUNTRIES/
CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.
Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanización Marbella,
Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,
Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá
Tel: +507-269-5311

EUROPE
THE UNITED KINGDOM
Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.
Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,
MK7 8BL, England
Tel: 01908-366700

IRELAND
Danfay Ltd.
61D, Sallynoggin Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Tel: 01-2859177

GERMANY
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: 04101-3030

SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,
Branch Switzerland
Seefeldstrasse 94, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Tel: 01-383 3990

AUSTRIA
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,
Branch Austria
Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria
Tel: 01-60203900

CZECH REPUBLIC/SLOVAKIA/
HUNGARY/SLOVENIA
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,
Branch Austria, CEE Department
Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria
Tel: 01-602039025

POLAND

Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd.
25/F., United Plaza, 1468 Nanjing Road (West),
Jingan, Shanghai, China
Tel: 021-6247-2211

HONG KONG
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.
11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: 2737-7688

INDONESIA
PT. Yamaha Music Indonesia (Distributor)
PT. Nusantik
Gedung Yamaha Music Center, Jalan Jend. Gatot
Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia
Tel: 21-520-2577

SPAIN/PORTUGAL
Yamaha-Hazen Música, S.A.
Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17, 200, 28230
Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain
Tel: 91-639-8888

KOREA
Yamaha Music Korea Ltd.
Tong-Yang Securities Bldg. 16F 23-8 Yoido-dong,
Youngdungpo-ku, Seoul, Korea
Tel: 02-3770-0660

GREECE

BRAZIL

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House
147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece
Tel: 01-228 2160

MALAYSIA
Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn., Bhd.
Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: 3-78030900

SWEDEN
Yamaha Scandinavia AB
J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1
Box 30053
S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden
Tel: 031 89 34 00

PHILIPPINES
Yupangco Music Corporation
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO,
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: 819-7551

DENMARK
YS Copenhagen Liaison Office
Generatorvej 6A
DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark
Tel: 44 92 49 00

SINGAPORE
Yamaha Music Asia Pte., Ltd.
#03-11 A-Z Building
140 Paya Lebor Road, Singapore 409015
Tel: 747-4374

FINLAND
F-Musiikki Oy
Kluuvikatu 6, P.O. Box 260,
SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: 09 618511

TAIWAN
Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.
3F, #6, Sec.2, Nan Jing E. Rd. Taipei.
Taiwan 104, R.O.C.
Tel: 02-2511-8688

NORWAY
Norsk filial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB
Grini Næringspark 1
N-1345 Østerås, Norway
Tel: 67 16 77 70

THAILAND
Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.
891/1 Siam Motors Building, 15-16 floor
Rama 1 road, Wangmai, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: 02-215-2626

ICELAND
Skifan HF
Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120
IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland
Tel: 525 5000

OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES

OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: +49-4101-3030

Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: +81-53-460-2317

OCEANIA

AFRICA
Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: +81-53-460-2312

TURKEY/CYPRUS
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: 04101-3030
Yamaha Music Gulf FZE
LB21-128 Jebel Ali Freezone
P.O.Box 17328, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: +971-4-881-5868

Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.
Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank,
Victoria 3006, Australia
Tel: 3-9693-5111

NEW ZEALAND

MIDDLE EAST

OTHER COUNTRIES

AUSTRALIA

Music Houses of N.Z. Ltd.
146/148 Captain Springs Road, Te Papapa,
Auckland, New Zealand
Tel: 9-634-0099

COUNTRIES AND TRUST
TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN
Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: +81-53-460-2312

Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
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