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Page 2: Special Message Section
For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician. 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 accom- pany the accessory product.
Page 3 • 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-301 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
Page 4 If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. 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.
Page 5 • Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement, and may not be exactly the same as the original. 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’...
Page 6 AC Power Adaptor PA-301 or an equivalent* * May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer. The followings are the titles, credits and copyright notices for two (2) of the songs pre-installed in this instrument:...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction What can you do with the PORTATONE? ... 12 Panel Controls ... 14 Playing the Keyboard ... 16 Power Supply ... 16 Powering Up ... 17 Setting Up ... 18 Music Rest ... 18 Using Headphones ... 18 Changing the Display Language ...
Page 8 Saving Your Scale Settings ... 101 Recalling the Scale Setting ... 102 Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles ... 103 Style Characteristics ... 103 Selecting a Chord Fingering Type ... 103 Playing Only the Rhythm Channels of a Style ...
Page 9: Introduction
Introduction Quick Guide Basic Operation Reference Using, Creating and Editing Voices Using Oriental Scales Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles The Multi Pads Registering and Recalling Custom Panel Setups Using, Creating and Editing Songs Using Your Instrument with Other Devices Appendix PSR-OR700 Owner’s Manual...
Page 10: Playing The Keyboard
Application Index Starting up before turning the power on • Setting up the music rest... page 18 • Connecting headphones... page 18 • Turning the power on/off ... page 17 Listening to the PSR-OR700 • Playing the Demos ... page 24 •...
Page 11 Instantly selecting custom panel settings • Calling up ideal panel setups...Music Finder ... pages 55, 108 • Changing setups to match the Style ...One Touch Setting ... page 51 • Saving and recalling custom panel setups...Registration Memory ... page 131 Creating Voices, Styles, Songs, and more •...
Page 12: What Can You Do With The Portatone
What can you do with the PORTATONE? DEMO Explore the Demos (page 24) These not only showcase the stunning voices and styles of the instrument, they introduce you to the various functions and features — and give you hands-on experience using the PSR-OR700! SCALE SETTING/SCALE MEMORY...
Page 13: Music Finder
MUSIC FINDER Call up the perfect accompaniment style (page 55, 108) If you know what song you want to play, but you don’t know which style or voice would be right for it, let the Music Finder help you. Just select the song title, and the instrument automatically calls up the most appropriate style and voice.
Page 14: Panel Controls
Panel Controls STANDBY/ON 1 [STANDBY/ON] switch ... P. 17 VOLUME 2 [MASTER VOLUME] dial... P. 17 WHEEL 3 [PITCH BEND] wheel ... P. 33 4 [MODULATION] wheel... P. 34 SCALE SETTING 5 [SCALE SETTING] buttons ... P. 59 SCALE MEMORY 6 [MEMORY] button ...
Page 15 MIDI FOOT PEDAL \ [LCD CONTRAST] knob ... P. 19 ] [A]–[J] buttons... P. 26 ^ [BALANCE] button... P. 41 a [MIXING CONSOLE] button ... P. 84 b [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button ... P. 105, 142 c [DIRECT ACCESS] button ... P. 61 d [1 π†...
Page 16: Playing The Keyboard
Power Supply WARNING • Use the speciﬁed adaptor (PA-301/PA-300B/PA-300 or an equivalent recom- mended by Yamaha) only. • The use of an incompatible adaptor may cause irrepara- ble damage to the PSR- OR700, and may even pose a serious shock hazard!
Page 17: Powering Up
Powering Up Before you switch your PSR-OR700 on or off, ﬁrst turn down the volume of any connected audio equip- ment. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch. The Main display appears in the display. When you’re ready to turn off the power, press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again.
Page 18: Setting Up
Setting Up Music Rest The PSR-OR700 is supplied with a music rest that can be attached to the instru- ment by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel. Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to the [PHONES] jack. The internal stereo speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of head phones is plugged into the CAUTION [PHONES] jack.
Page 19: Changing The Display Language
Changing the Display Language This determines the language used in the display for messages, ﬁle names, and character input. Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB[ √ ][ ® ] OWNER Press the [4 π † ]/[5 π †...
Page 20: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Adjust the brightness of the display. PSR-OR700 Owner’s Manual Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB[ √ ][ ® ] CONFIG 2 Press the [2 π † ] button to adjust the brightness of the display. π...
Page 21 Entering the Owner Name in the Opening Dis- play You can have your name appear in the opening display (the display that appears when the power is turned on). Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB[ √ ][ ® ] OWNER Press the [I] (OWNER NAME) button and call up the Owner Name dis- play.
Page 22: Handling The Floppy Disk Drive (Fdd) And Floppy Disks
• To maintain the disk drive in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that you use a commercially-avail- able dry-type head cleaning disk to clean the head about once a month. Ask your Yamaha dealer about the avail- ability of proper headcleaning disks. About Floppy Disks Handle ﬂoppy disks with care, and fol-...
Page 23: Handling The Usb Storage Device (Usb Flash Memory/Floppy Disk, Etc)
USB storage devices that you purchase. Before purchasing USB storage devices, please consult your Yamaha dealer, or an authorized Yamaha distributor (see list at end of the Owner’s Man- ual) for advice, or visit the following web page: http://music.yamaha.com/homekeyboard/ Although CD-R/RW drives can be used to read data to the instrument, they cannot be used for saving data.
Page 24: Quick Guide
Quick Guide Playing the Demos The Demos are more than just songs — they also provide helpful, easy-to-understand introductions to the features, functions and operations of the instrument. In a way, the Demos are an interactive “mini-manual” — complete with sound demonstrations and text showing what it can do for you. Select the desired Language.
Page 25 Showing Speciﬁc Demo Topics Press the [7π π π π † † † † ]/[8π π π π † † † † ] buttons in the Demo display to call up the speciﬁc Demo menu. To return back to the previous display, press the [J] (Play Overview Demo) but- ton.
Page 26: Operations In Basic Displays
Operations in Basic Displays To start with, you should know a little about the basic displays that appear in the Quick Guide. There are three basic displays: Main display ➤ File selection display ➤ Function display ➤ Operation of the Main Display The Main display shows the basic settings and important information for the instrument (It is the same display that appears when the instrument is turned on.).You can also call up display pages related to the displayed function from the Main display.
Page 27: Operation Of The File Selection Display
Operation of the File Selection Display In the File Selection display, you can select the Voice (page 30)/Song ( In the example here, we’ll call up and use the Song Selection display. 3, 5 Press the SONG [SELECT] button to call up the Song Selection display. Press the TAB [ √...
Page 28: Operation Of The Function Display
Operation of the Function Display In the Function display, you can make detailed settings. In the example here, we’ll call up and use the keyboard touch sensitivity setting display. Press the [FUNCTION] button. Categories of detailed settings are shown. Press the [D] button to select the category CONTROLLER. When the selected category is further divided into sub-categories, the tab(s) will be shown in the display.
Page 29 Press the [A] button to select the “1 INITIAL TOUCH.” Press the [1 π † ]/[2 π † ] button to select touch sensitivity for the keyboard. π † π † π † π † π † π † For details on the touch sensitivity settings, see page 33. Throughout this manual, arrows are used in the instructions, indicating in shorthand the process of calling up certain displays and functions.
Page 30: Playing Voices
Voices. For example, press the [PIANO] button to display various piano Voices. n About the various Voices Refer to the Voice List in the Data List available at the Yamaha website. (See page 5.) Press the PART SELECT [RIGHT1] button to call up the Voice selection display.
Page 31 Press one of the VOICE buttons to select a Voice category and call up the Voice selec- tion display. Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select the desired Voice. • The Voice type and its deﬁning characteristics are indicated above the Preset Voice name. For details on the character- istics, see page 77.
Page 32 Playing the Voice Demos To listen to the various Voices and hear how they sound especially in context, listen to the demo songs for each Voice. In the Voice Selection display (page 31 step 3), press the [8 † the Demo for the selected Voice. To stop the Demo, press the [8 †...
Page 33: Using The Pitch Bend Wheel
Setting the touch sensitivity of the keyboard You can adjust the touch response of the instrument (how the sound responds to the way you play the keys). The touch sensitivity type becomes the common setting for all Voices. Call up the operation display: [FUNCTION] →...
Page 34: Using The Modulation Wheel
Using the Modulation Wheel The Modulation function applies a vibrato effect to notes played on the keyboard. This is applied to all the keyboard parts (RIGHT 1, 2 and LEFT). Moving the MODULATION wheel down (towards MIN) decreases the depth of the effect, while moving it up (towards MAX) increases it.
Page 35 Press the TEMPO [–]/[+] buttons to set the tempo. Pressing and holding either button lets you continuously increase or decrease the value. You can also use the DATA ENTRY dial to adjust the value. To reset the tempo, press the TEMPO [–]/[+] but- tons simultaneously.
Page 36: Practicing With The Preset Songs
Practicing with the Preset Songs n Song In this manual, the word “Song” refers to performance data. Playing Back and Listening to Songs Before Practicing The instrument includes several preset Songs. This section covers basic information on playing back the preset Songs. Press the SONG [SELECT] button to call up the Song selection display.
Page 37 Press the SONG [ ] (STOP) button to stop playback. Playing Songs saved to USER (page 67) Press the SONG [SELECT] button to call up the Song selection display. Press the TAB [√][®] buttons to select the USER tab. Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select the desired Song. Playing Songs saved to a USB storage device (page 67) CAUTION Before using a USB storage device, be sure to read “Handling the USB Storage Device (USB Flash Memory/Floppy Disk,...
Page 38 Boost the volume of the part to be practiced On the instrument, a single Song can contain separate data for up to sixteen MIDI channels. Specify the channel for practicing and increase the playback volume for the channel. Select a Song. The method for selecting a Song is the same as “Playing Back and Listening to Songs Before Practic- ing”...
Page 39: Displaying Music Notation (Score)
Displaying Music Notation (Score) You can view the music notation of the selected Song. We suggest that you read through the music notation before starting to practice. • The instrument can display the music notation of commercially-available music data or your recorded Songs. •...
Page 40: Muting The Right- Or Left-Hand Part Viewing The Score
Set the detailed parameters of the view type as desired. Press the [8 π † ] (SET UP) button to call up the detailed setting display. π † π † π † Press the [1 π † ]–[6 π π † π...
Page 41 Press the SONG [TR 1] button to mute the right-hand part. The indicator of the [TR 1] button goes out. You can now play that part by yourself. Press the SONG [ ] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start playback. Practice the muted part viewing the Score display. n Adjusting the tempo Refer to page 34.
Page 42: Practicing With The Repeat Playback Function
Practicing the Left-hand Part (TRACK 2) Viewing the Score Follow the same steps as in “Practice the right-hand part (TR 1)” on page 40. Press the [TR 2] button to mute the left-hand part. The indicator of the [TR 2 (L)] button goes out. You can now play that part by yourself. Press the SONG [ muted part.
Page 43: Recording Your Performance
Other Methods for Specifying the A–B Repeat Range ● Specifying the repeat range while Songs are stopped Press the [ ] (Fast Forward) button to advance to the Point A location. Press the [REPEAT] button to specify Point A. Press the [ ] (Fast Forward) button to advance to the Point B location.
Page 44: Playing Backing Parts With The Performance Assistant Technology
Save the recorded performance. Press the SONG [SELECT] button to call up the Song selection display. Press the TAB [ √ ][ ® ] buttons to select the appropriate tab (USER, USB, etc.) to which you want to save the data. Select USER to save the data to internal memory, or select USB to save the data to a USB storage device.
Page 45 Press the [8 π π † π † † ] button to turn the [P.A.T.] (Performance Assistant) on. π † Press the SONG [ ] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start playback. Play the keyboard. The instrument automatically matches your performance on the keyboard to the Song playback and chords, no matter what keys you play.
Page 46: Playing Accompaniment With The Auto Accompaniment Feature (Style Playback)
Playing Accompaniment with the Auto Accom- paniment Feature (Style Playback) The Auto Accompaniment features let you produce automatic accompaniment playback simply by playing “chords” with your left hand. This lets you automatically recreate the sound of a full band or orchestra — even if you’re playing by yourself.
Page 47 Enabling tempo display above Style name You can select whether the tempo is displayed above the Style name or not. Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB [√][®] CONFIG 2 Select the [B] (2 DISPLAY STYLE TEMPO) button, and use the [5π†]/[6π†] buttons to switch the tempo dis- play on/off.
Page 48 When Ending playback is ﬁnished, the Style automatically stops. • About the various Styles Refer to the Style List in the Data List available at the Yamaha website. (See page 5.) • Quickly changing the Style tempo during a performance (Tap function) The tempo can also be changed during playback by tapping the [TAP TEMPO] button twice at the desired tempo.
Page 49 During Style Playback ● Main This is used for playing the main part of the Song. It plays an accompaniment pattern of several measures, and repeats indeﬁnitely. Each preset Style features four different patterns. Press one of the MAIN [A]–[D] buttons during Style playback. ●...
Page 50 About the section button (INTRO/MAIN/ENDING, etc.) lamps • Green The section is not selected. • Red The section is currently selected. • Off The section contains no data and cannot be played. Holding the LEFT part Voice (Left Hold) This function causes the LEFT part Voice to be held even when the keys are released. Non-decaying voices such as strings are held continuously, while decay-type voices such as piano decay more slowly (as if the sustain pedal has been pressed).
Page 51 Appropriate Panel Settings for the Selected Style — One Touch Setting One Touch Setting is a powerful and convenient feature that automatically calls up the most appropriate panel settings (Voices or effects, etc.) for the currently selected Style, with the touch of a single button. If you’ve already decided which Style you wish to use, you can have One Touch Setting automatically select the appropriate Voice for you.
Page 52: The Multi Pads
The Multi Pads The Multi Pads can be used to play a number of short pre-recorded rhythmic and melodic sequences that can be used to add impact and variety to your keyboard performances. Multi Pads are grouped in Banks or four each. The PSR-OR700 features a variety of Multi Pad Banks in a variety of dif- ferent musical genres.
Page 53: Using Chord Match
Using Chord Match Many of the Multi Pad phrases are melodic or chordal and you can have these phrases automatically change chords as you do with your left hand. While a style is playing back and [ACMP] is on, simply play a chord with your left hand and press any of the Multi Pads —...
Page 54: Applying Harmony To Your Right-Hand Melody (Harmony/Echo)
Applying Harmony to Your Right-hand Melody (HARMONY/ECHO) Among the Voice Effects, Harmony is one of the most impressive. It automatically adds harmony parts to the notes you play with your right hand — immediately giving you a more full and professional sound. For details on the Harmony/ Echo types, see page 82.
Page 55: Calling Up Ideal Setups For Each Song (Music Finder)
Calling Up Ideal Setups for Each Song (Music Finder) If you want to play in a certain genre of music but don’t know which Style and Voice settings would be appropriate, the convenient Music Finder function can help you out. Simply select the desired music genre from among the Music F inder “Records,”...
Page 56: Calling Up The Panel Settings To Match The Style (Repertoire)
Play the keyboard. Notice that the panel settings have been automatically changed to match the music genre of the selected record. • Tempo Lock Tempo Lock function lets you avoid changing the Tempo during Style playback when selecting another record. To turn on the Tempo Lock function, press the [I] (TEMPO LOCK) button in the Music Finder display.
Page 57: Singing Along With Song Playback (Karaoke) Or Your Own Performance
Singing Along with Song Playback (Karaoke) or Your Own Performance If the selected song has lyric data, you can have the lyrics shown in the display by playing back the song. Sing the song while viewing the lyrics on the display. Singing with the Lyrics Display Try singing while playing back a Song containing lyric data Select a Song (page 36).
Page 58: Convenient Functions For Karaoke
Convenient Functions for Karaoke Adjusting the tempo Transpose Transpose You can use this to adjust the key of the Song if it is too high or low. • Transposing the Song key up... Press the TRANSPOSE [+] button. • Transposing the Song key down ... Press the TRANSPOSE [–] button. •...
Page 59: Setting An Oriental Scale
Press the [EXIT] button to close the TRANSPOSE display. Setting an Oriental Scale The Scale Setting feature lets you easily lower the pitches of speciﬁc notes by 50 cents to create your own oriental scales. Up to six scale settings can be stored for instant recall (Scale Memory), whenever you need them. n For details on scale tuning, see page 99.
Page 60: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Selecting Message Language You can select the desired language of the display messages. The language selected here is also used for various “Mes- sages” shown during operations. The Messages Shown in the Display A message (information or conﬁrmation dialog) sometimes appears on the screen to facilitate operation.
Page 61: Instant Selection Of The Displays - Direct Access
Refer to the Data List for a list of the displays that can be called up with the Direct Access function. The Data List is available at the Yamaha website. (See page 5.) Example of calling up the Guide function display Press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, then press the [GUIDE] button.
Page 62: Basic Displays (Main Display And File Selection Display)
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) There are two basic display types – Main and Selection. Here are explanations of each display segment and its basic operation. Main Display The Main display shows the current basic settings of the instrument such as the cur- rently selected Voice and Style, allowing you to see them at a single glance.
Page 63: File Selection Display Configuration And Basic Operation
) Voice name • RIGHT 1 (indicated at the right edge of the display): Voice name currently selected for the RIGHT 1 part (page 78). • RIGHT 2 (indicated at the right edge of the display): Voice name currently selected for the RIGHT 2 part (page 78). •...
Page 64 Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) File Selection Display Conﬁguration • Location (drive) of data Preset Location where pre-programmed (preset) data is stored. Hereafter in this manual, any USB storage device such as USB ﬂash memory, ﬂoppy disk drive, etc. will be referred to as “USB storage device.”...
Page 65 File Selection Display Basic Operation Select the tab containing the desired ﬁle by using the TAB [ √ ][ ® ] buttons. Select the page containing the desired ﬁle by using the [1 π buttons. Select the ﬁle. There are two ways to do so. •...
Page 66: File/Folder Operations In The File Selection Display
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) File/Folder Operations in the File Selection Display • Saving Files ... page 67 • Copying Files/Folders (Copy & Paste)... page 68 • Moving Files (Cut & Paste)... page 69 • Deleting Files/Folders ... page 69 •...
Page 67: Saving Files
Saving Files This operation lets you save your original data (such as Songs and Voices you’ve created) to a ﬁle. After you’ve created a Song or Voice in the relevant SONG CREATOR or VOICE SET display, press the [SAVE] display button. The File Selection display for the corresponding data appears.
Page 68: Copying Files/Folders (Copy & Paste)
Collection (DOC) Songs, and Disklavier Piano Soft Songs. These cannot be copied/moved/saved to USB storage device. Prot. 2 Orig Indicates Yamaha-protection-formatted Songs. These cannot be copied. These can be moved/saved only to the USER tab display and USB storage device.
Page 69: Moving Files (Cut & Paste)
Moving Files (Cut & Paste) This operation lets you cut a ﬁle and paste it to another location (folder). Call up the display containing the ﬁle you want to move. Press the [2 † † ] (CUT) button to cut the ﬁle. †...
Page 70: Renaming Files/Folders
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Renaming Files/Folders This operation lets you rename ﬁles/folders. Selecting Custom Icons for Files (Shown at the Left of File Name) You can select custom icons for ﬁles (shown at the left of ﬁle name). 1–4 PSR-OR700 Owner’s Manual Call up the display containing the ﬁle/folder you want to rename.
Page 71: Creating A New Folder
Creating a New Folder This operation lets you create new folders. Folders can be created, named and organized as desired, making it easier to ﬁnd and select your original data. Call up the page of the File Selection display for which you wish to create a new folder.
Page 72: Restoring The Factory-Programmed Settings
Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings Restoring the Factory-programmed System While holding the C6 key (right-most key on the keyboard), turn the [POWER] but- ton ON. This operation has the same result as and is a shortcut for the System Setup restore operation explained in step 2 of the following section.
Page 73 Restores the System Setup parameters to the original factory settings. Refer to the Data List for details about which parameters belong to the System Setup. The Data List is available at the Yamaha website. (See page 5.) MIDI SETUP Restores the MIDI settings including the MIDI templates on the User tab dis- play to the original factory status.
Page 74: Saving And Recalling Your Original Settings As A Single File
System Setup ﬁle. Refer to the Data List for details on which parameters belong to the System Setup. The Data List is available at the Yamaha website. (See page 5 .) The MIDI settings including the MIDI templates on the User tab display are handled as a single ﬁle.
Page 75: Data Backup
Data Backup For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that you copy or save your important data to a USB storage device. This provides a convenient backup if the internal memory is damaged. Data that can be saved 1 Song*, Style, Multi Pad, Registration Memory Bank, Scale Memory Bank and Voice.
Page 76 Data Backup 3 All data listed in 1 and 2 Insert/connect the backup USB storage device (destination). Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB [ √ ][ ® ] OWNER Press the [D] (BACKUP) button to save the data to the USB storage device.
Page 77: Reference
— thanks to a huge amount of memory and some very sophisticated programming. Sweet! These acoustic instrument sounds also beneﬁt from Yamaha’s sophisti- cated technology — and feature a sound so ﬁnely detailed and natural, you’ll swear you’re playing the real thing!
Page 78: Playing Different Voices Simultaneously
Playing Different Voices Simultaneously Playing Different Voices Simultaneously The PSR-OR700 keyboard features various functions and performance conve- niences that are simply unavailable on an acoustic instrument. It allows you to play several different Voices together in a layer, or play one Voice with your left hand while you play a different Voice (or even two layered Voices!) with your right.
Page 79: Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Right 1 And 2 Parts)
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Right 1 and 2 Parts) You can play two Voices simultaneously with the Right 1 and 2 parts. Make sure the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 1] button is turned on. Press the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 2] button to turn it on. Press one of the VOICE buttons to call up the Voice selection display for the Right 2 part.
Page 80: Playing Different Voices With The Left And Right Hands (Right 1 And Left Parts)
Playing Different Voices Simultaneously Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands (Right 1 and Left Parts) You can play different Voices with the Left and Right Hands (Right 1 and Left parts). For the selected part, the name of the currently selected Voice is highlighted (reverse display) in the Main display.
Page 81: Changing Pitch
Changing Pitch Transpose Transpose the pitch of the keyboard up or down (in semitones). • Transposing during performance You can easily set the desired transposition of the overall sound of the instru- ment by pressing the TRANSPOSE [–]/[+] buttons. • Transposing before performance Change the transpose settings in the MIXING CONSOLE display.
Page 82: Selecting The Harmony/Echo Type
Selecting the Harmony/Echo type Selecting the Harmony/Echo type You can select the desired Harmony/Echo effect from a variety of types. Harmony/Echo Types The Harmony/Echo types are divided into the following groups, depending on the particular effect applied. ● Harmony Types Canceling the chord sound for the harmony effect This cancels the sound of the...
Page 83 selected above and the chord speciﬁed in the chord section of the keyboard shown below. Split point Chord section for Style playback and Harmony effect Split Point Split Point (for Style) (for keyboard Voice) Chord section Left Voice Right 1 for Style Right 2 playback and...
Page 84: Editing The Volume And Tonal Balance (Mixing Console)
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) The Mixing Console gives you intuitive control over aspects of the keyboard parts and Song/Style channels, including volume balance and the timbre of the sounds. It lets you adjust the levels and stereo position (pan) of each Voice to set the opti- mum balance and stereo image, and lets you set how the effects are applied.
Page 85 Save your MIXING CONSOLE settings. • Saving the PANEL PART display settings Register them to Registration Memory (page 131). • Saving the STYLE PART display settings Save them as Style data. 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [F] DIGITAL REC MENU 2 Press the [B] button to call up the STYLE CREATOR display.
Page 86 Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) FILTER HARMONIC CONTENT BRIGHTNESS TUNE PORTAMENTO TIME PITCH BEND RANGE OCTAVE TUNING TRANSPOSE EFFECT TYPE REVERB CHORUS EQ (Equalizer) TYPE EDIT EQ HIGH EQ LOW PSR-OR700 Owner’s Manual Allows you to adjust the resonance effect (page 94) for each part. Determines the brightness of the sound for each part by adjusting the cutoff frequency (page 94).
Page 87: Song Auto Revoice
Song Auto Revoice This feature lets you use the high-quality sounds of the instrument to full advantage with XG-compatible song data. When you play back any commercially available XG song data or that created on other instruments, you can use Auto Revoice to automatically assign the specially created Voices of the PSR-OR700 (Live!, Cool!, etc.) instead of the conventional XG Voices of the same type.
Page 88: Effect Type
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) Effect Type ■ Selecting an Effect type 1–3 DSP: Stands for Digital Signal Proces- sor (or Processing). DSP changes and enhances the audio signal in the digital realm to produce a wide range of effects. Effect Block REVERB CHORUS...
Page 89 Use the [7 π † ]/[8 π † ] buttons to select the effect TYPE. π † π π † † π † π π † † If you want to edit the effect parameters, go on to the next operation. ■...
Page 90 Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) EQ (Equalizer) Equalizer (also called “EQ”) is a sound processor that divides the frequency spec- trum into multiple bands that can be boosted or cut as required to tailor the overall frequency response. Usually an equalizer is used to correct the sound from speak- ers to match the special character of the room.
Page 91 If you want to edit the EQ parameters, go on to the next operation. ■ Editing and Saving the selected EQ Press the [F] (EDIT) button to call up the MASTER EQ EDIT display. Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select a preset EQ type. Use the [3 π...
Page 92: Voice Creating - Voice Set
Voice Creating — Voice Set Voice Creating — Voice Set Editing the ORGAN FLUTES Voices The editing method is different The PSR-OR700 has a Voice Set feature that allows you to create your own Voices for the ORGAN FLUTES Voices by editing some parameters of the existing Voices.
Page 93: Editable Parameters In The Voice Set Displays
Press the [I] (SAVE) button to save your edited Voice (page 67). Editable Parameters in the VOICE SET Displays The following covers in detail the editable parameters that are set in the displays explained in step 3 of the “Basic Procedure” on page 92. The Voice Set parameters are organized into ﬁve different displays.
Page 94 Voice Creating — Voice Set SOUND ● FILTER Filter is a processor that changes the timbre or tone of a sound by either blocking or passing a speciﬁc frequency range. The parameters below determine the overall timbre of the sound by boosting or cutting a certain frequency range. In addition to making the sound either brighter or mellower, Filter can be used to produce elec- tronic, synthesizer-like effects.
Page 95 ● VIBRATO Pitch DELAY DEPTH Determines the intensity of the Vibrato effect. Higher settings result in a more pronounced Vibrato. Determines the speed of the Vibrato effect. SPEED DELAY Determines the amount of time that elapses between the playing of a key and the start of the Vibrato effect.
Page 96: Creating Your Original Organ Flutes Voices
Voice Creating — Voice Set Creating Your Original Organ Flutes Voices The PSR-OR700 features a variety of lush, dynamic organ Voices that you can call up with the [ORGAN FLUTES] button. It also gives you the tools to create your own original organ sounds by using the Voice Set function.
Page 97 Use the [A]–[D], [F]–[H] and [1 π Voice. Press the [I] (SAVE) button to save your edited ORGAN FLUTES Voice (page 67). Editable Parameters in the VOICE SET [ORGAN FLUTES] displays The following covers in detail the editable parameters that are set in the displays explained in step 3 of the “Basic Procedure.”...
Page 98 † up of the settings (ON or OFF) independently for each parameter group. Refer to the Data List for a list of parameters contained in each parameter group. The Data List is available at the Yamaha website. (See page 5.)
Page 99: Using Oriental Scales
Using Oriental Scales The Oriental Scales feature lets you simply and easily raise or lower the pitches of speciﬁc notes and create your own scales. You can change the scale settings at any time–even when you are playing. Up to six scale settings can be stored for instant recall, whenever you need them.
Page 100 Scale Tuning Cent: In musical terms a “cent” is 1/ 100th of a semitone. (100 cents equal one semitone.) Instantly recalling the desired scale Register the desired scale to the Registration Memory. Be sure to Preset Scale Types checkmark the SCALE item when registering (page 131).
Page 101: Memorizing The Scale Setting - Scale Memory
Memorizing the Scale Setting — Scale Memory The scale settings you set (using the [SCALE SETTING] buttons or in the SCALE TUNE display) are memorized by the Scale Memory function. Up to six scale set- tings can be stored for instant recall, whenever you need them. Set up the scale settings as desired using the [SCALE SETTING] but- tons or in the SCALE TUNE display.
Page 102: Recalling The Scale Setting
Recalling the Scale Setting Recalling the Scale Setting To recall the memorized scale settings, select the desired bank in the SCALE TUNE BANK display (page 99). Press the appropriate SCALE MEMORY [1]–[6] button to which you memorized the setting. The corresponding SCALE MEMORY button will light.
Page 103: Using, Creating And Editing The Auto Accompaniment Styles
Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles Reference to Quick Guide pages Playing “Mary Had a Little Lamb” with the Auto Accompaniment Feature ... page 46 Pattern Variation ... page 48 Learning How to Play (Indicate) Chords for Style Playback ... page 50 Appropriate Panel Settings for the Selected Style (One Touch Setting) ...
Page 104: Playing Only The Rhythm Channels Of A Style
Style. The Fingered type rec- ognizes the various chord types which are listed on the Data List avail- able at the Yamaha website (page 5) and can be looked up using the Chord Tutor function (page 50).
Page 105 Press the STYLE CONTROL [START/STOP] button to stop the rhythm. Turning channels of the Style on/off A Style contains eight channels: RHY1 (Rhythm 1) – PHR2 (Phrase 2). You can add variations and change the feeling of a Style by selectively turning channels on/off as the Style plays.
Page 106: Style Playback-Related Settings
Style Playback-related Settings Style Playback-related Settings The PSR-OR700 has a variety of Style playback functions which can be accessed in the display below. • Stop Accompaniment Data that is recorded when recording a Song Please note that both the Voice that is sounded and the chord data will be recorded when set to “STYLE,”...
Page 107: Split Point Settings
• Style Change Behavior There are three types as shown below. Section Set Determines the default section that is automatically called up when selecting differ- ent Styles (when Style playback is stopped). When set to “OFF” and Style playback is stopped, the active section is maintained even if the different Style is selected. When any of the MAIN A-D sections is not included in the Style data, the nearest section is automatically selected.
Page 108: Editing The Volume And Tonal Balance Of The Style (Mixing Console)
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance of the Style (MIXING CONSOLE) Specifying the Split Point by note name Press the [1 π† ]–[4 π† ] but- tons. You can specify the Split Point of the Voice and chord sec- tion of the keyboard by using STYLE in the display, and you can specify the Split Point of the left and right Voices by using LEFT.
Page 109 Press the [6 π π ] (SEARCH 1) button to call up the Search display. π π Enter the search criteria. • Search by song title or music genre (MUSIC) or keyword 1 Press the [A] (MUSIC)/[B](KEYWORD) button to call up the character entry display.
Page 110: Creating A Set Of Favorite Records
Convenient Music Finder feature Creating a Set of Favorite Records As convenient as the Search function is in plumbing the depths of the Music Finder records, you may want to create a “folder” of favorite records — so you can quickly call up those Styles and settings you use most often in your performance.
Page 111: Editing Records
Editing Records You can create a new record by editing the currently selected record. The newly created records are automatically saved in the internal memory. Select the desired record to be edited in the Music Finder display. Press the [8 π †...
Page 112: Saving The Record
Convenient Music Finder feature Saving the Record The Music Finder feature handles all the Records including the presets and addi- tionally created records as a single ﬁle. Keep in mind that individual records (panel setups) cannot be handled as separate ﬁles. PSR-OR700 Owner’s Manual Call up the Save display.
Page 113 Calling up Music Finder Records Saved to USER/USB To call up the Music Finder records you’ve saved to USER/USB, follow the instructions below. 1 Call up the [MUSIC FINDER] display. [MUSIC FINDER] → TAB [ √ ][ ® ] ALL 2 Press the [7 π...
Page 114: Style Creator
Style Creator Style Creator You can create your own styles — recording them by yourself or by combining the internal Style data. The created Styles can be edited. Style Structure Styles are made up of ﬁfteen different sections and each section has eight separate channels.
Page 115 Realtime Recording (BASIC) Create a single Style by recording the individual channels one-by-one, using realtime recording. Realtime Recording Characteristics • Loop Recording Style playback repeats the rhythm patterns of several measures in a “loop,” and Style recording is also done using loops. For example, if you start recording with a two-measure main section, the two measures are repeatedly recorded.
Page 116 Style Creator Specifying sections from the panel buttons You can specify the sections to be recorded by using the Section buttons ([INTRO]/[MAIN]/[END- ING], etc.) on the panel. Pressing one of the Section buttons calls up the SECTION display. Change the sections by using the [6 π†...
Page 117 Start recording by pressing the Style Control [START/STOP] button. Playback of the speciﬁed section starts. Since the accompaniment pattern plays back repeatedly in a loop, you can record individual sounds one by one, listening to the previous sounds as they play. For information on recording to channels other than the rhythm channels (RHY1, 2), refer to the section “Rules when recording non-rhythm channels”...
Page 118 Style Creator Step Recording (EDIT) The explanation here applies when selecting the EDIT tab in step 4 of “Realtime Recording” (page 115). In the EDIT display, you can record notes with absolutely precise timing. This Step Recording procedure is essentially the same as that for Song Recording (page 148), with the exception of the points listed below: •...
Page 119 Style Assembly (ASSEMBLY) Style Assembly allows you to create a single Style by mixing the various patterns (channels) from existing internal Styles. Select the basic Style, then call up the display for Style Assembly. The operation steps are the same as steps 1–4 in “Realtime recording” (page 115).
Page 120: Editing The Created Style
Style Creator Editing the Created Style You can edit the Style you’ve created by using Realtime recording, Step recording and/or Style Assembly. Basic Operation for Editing Styles Selecting a ﬁle saved to the USB storage device. You can also select a speciﬁed ﬁle in the USB storage device by pressing the [USB] button.
Page 121 Changing the Rhythmic Feel (GROOVE) The explanation here applies when you select the GROOVE tab in step 4 of “Basic Operation for Editing Styles” (page 120). Press the [A]/[B] button to select the edit menu (page 122). Use the [1 π †...
Page 122 Style Creator ■ GROOVE This lets you add swing to the music or change the “feel” of the beat by making subtle shifts in the timing (clock) of the Style. The Groove settings are applied to all channels of the selected Style. ORIGINAL BEAT BEAT CONVERTER SWING...
Page 123 Editing Data for Each Channel (CHANNEL) The explanation here applies when you select the CHANNEL tab in step 4 of “Basic Operation for Editing Styles” (page 120). Press the [A]/[B] button to select the edit menu (see below). Use the [1 π †...
Page 124 The explanation here applies when you select the PARAMETER tab in step 4 of “Basic Operation for Editing Styles” (page 120). PSR-OR700 Owner’s Manual The Style File Format (SFF) combines all of Yamaha’s auto accompaniment (Style playback) know-how into a single uniﬁed format. By using the Style Creator, you can take advantage of the power of the SFF format and freely create your own Styles.
Page 125 Use the [1 π † ]/[2 π † ] (CHANNEL) buttons to select the channel to π † π π † † π † π π † † be edited. The selected channel is shown at the upper left of the display. Use the [3 π...
Page 126 Style Creator ■ NTT (Note Transposition Table) This sets the note transposition table for the source pattern. BYPASS MELODY CHORD MELODIC MINOR MELODIC MINOR HARMONIC MINOR HARMONIC MINOR 5th NATURAL MINOR NATURAL MINOR DORIAN DORIAN 5th ■ NTT BASS ON/OFF The channels for which this is set to ON will be played back by the bass root note, when the on-bass chord is recognized by the instrument.
Page 127 ■ NOTE LIMIT This sets the note range (highest and lowest notes) for voices recorded to the style channels. By judicious setting of this range, you can ensure that the voices sound as realistic as possible — in other words, that no notes outside the natural range are sounded (e.g., high bass sounds or low piccolo sounds).
Page 128: The Multi Pads
The Multi Pads Multi Pad Creating (Multi Pad Cre- ator) This feature lets you create your original Multi Pad phrases, and also allows you to edit existing Multi Pad phrases to create your own. Multi Pad Realtime Recording To ensure that your repeated rhythmic phrases play back in a perfect loop, be careful to stop recording right on the very last...
Page 129: Multi Pad Step Recording (Edit)
Turn Repeat of each pad On or Off by using the [1 π tons. If the Repeat parameter is on for the selected pad, playback of the corre- sponding pad will continue until the MULTI PAD [STOP] button is pressed. If the Repeat parameter is off for the selected pad, playback will end auto- matically as soon as the end of the phrase is reached.
Page 130: Multi Pad Editing (Multi Pad Creator)
Multi Pad Editing (Multi Pad Creator) Multi Pad Editing (Multi Pad Creator) PSR-OR700 Owner’s Manual Press the MULTI PAD CONTROL [SELECT] button to call up the Multi Pad Bank selection display, then select a Bank to be edited on the USER drive.
Page 131: Registering And Recalling Custom
Refer to the Data List for a list of parameters that can be registered with the Registration Memory function. The Data List is available at the Yamaha website. (See page 5.) Press the REGISTRATION MEMORY [MEMORY] button. The display for selecting the items to be registered appears.
Page 132: Recalling The Registered Panel Setups
Recalling the Registered Panel Setups Saving the Registered Panel Setups You can save all the eight registered panel setups as a single Registration Memory Bank ﬁle. Recalling the Registered Panel Setups About recalling setups from a USB storage device When recalling the setups including Song/Style ﬁle selec- tion from a USB storage device, make sure that the appropriate...
Page 133: Deleting An Unneeded Panel Setup/Naming A Panel Setup
Parameter Lock You can “lock” speciﬁc parameters (e.g., effect, split point, etc.) to make them selectable only via the panel control — in other words, instead of via Registration Memory, One Touch Setting, Music Finder, Song or incoming MIDI data, etc. 1 Call up the Parameter Lock display.
Page 134: Disabling Recall Of Specific Items (Freeze Function)
Recalling the Registered Panel Setups Disabling Recall of Speciﬁc Items (Freeze Function) Registration Memory lets you recall all the panel setups you made with a single button press. However, there may be times that you want certain items to remain the same, even when switching Registration Memory setups.
Page 135 Use the [E] button to determine how Registration Sequence behaves when reaching the end of the sequence (SEQUENCE END). STOP ...Pressing the TAB [ ® ] button or the “advance” pedal has no effect. The sequence is “stopped.” TOP ...The sequence starts again at the beginning. NEXT BANK...The sequence automatically moves to the beginning of the next Registration Memory Bank in the same folder.
Page 136: Using, Creating And Editing Songs
“Handling ﬂoppy disks” on Commercially Available Song Data page 22. A variety of song data for the instrument can be downloaded from the Yamaha Commercially available music website, and even more titles are available commercially as Disk Songs. Disk data is subject to protection by Songs are available when you connect the optional ﬂoppy disk drive to the instru-...
Page 137: Operations For Song Playback
Operations for Song Playback This section explains detailed operations and functions related to Song playback which are not covered in the “Quick Guide.” ■ Starting/Stopping a Song Press the SONG [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start Song playback, and press the SONG [J] (STOP) button to stop. In addition, there are several other conve- nient ways to start/stop a Song.
Page 138 Operations for Song Playback ■ Top/Pause/Rewind/Fast Forward Moving to the top position of the Song Press the SONG [J] (STOP) button, regardless of whether the Song is stopped or playing back. Pausing the Song Press the SONG [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button during Song playback. Press the SONG [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button again and the Song will resume from the current position.
Page 139: Song Playback
■ Queuing the Next Playback Song While a Song is playing back, you can queue up the next Song for playback. This is convenient for chaining it to the next Song smoothly during stage performance. Select the Song you want play next in the Song Selection display, while a Song is playing back.
Page 140: Adjusting The Volume Balance And Voice Combination, Etc. (Mixing Console)
Adjusting the Volume Balance and Voice Combination, etc. (MIXING CONSOLE) Adjusting the Volume Balance and Voice Combination, etc. (MIXING CONSOLE) You can set the mixing-related parameters of a Song. Refer to the section “Adjust- able items (parameters) in the MIXING CONSOLE display” on page 85. Call up the About the [SONG CH 1–8]/ [SONG CH 9–16] displays “SONG CH 1–8”...
Page 141: Practicing Songs With The Guide Functions
Changing Voices 1–4 The operation steps are the same as in the “Adjusting the Volume Balance of Each Channel” (see page 140). Press the [H] button to select the “VOICE.” Press one of the [1 π † ]–[8 π π π...
Page 142 When this is selected, Song playback pauses, waiting for you to play the notes cor- rectly. When you play the correct notes, Song playback continues. Follow Lights was developed for the Yamaha Clavinova series. This function is used for practicing purposes, with built-in lamps on the Clavinova keyboard indicating the notes to be played.
Page 143: Recording Your Performance To Midi
Recording Your Performance to MIDI You can record your own performances and save them to the User tab display or a USB storage device. Several different recording methods are available: Quick Recording which lets you record performance conveniently and quickly, Multi track Recording which lets you record several different parts to multiple channels, and Step Recording which lets you enter notes one by one.
Page 144 Recording Your Performance to MIDI The RIGHT 2 and/or LEFT parts are recorded onto separate tracks. Using the metronome You can record your perfor- mance while playing back the metronome (page 34). However, the metronome sound is not recorded. PSR-OR700 Owner’s Manual Make the desired panel settings for your keyboard performance.
Page 145: Multi Track Recording
Press the SONG [J] (STOP) button to stop recording. When recording is ﬁnished, a message prompting you to save the recorded performance data appears. To close the message, press the [EXIT] button. See step 7 for instructions on saving your recording. Listen to your newly recorded performance.
Page 146 Recording Your Performance to MIDI Setting all of the 5–16 chan- nels to “REC” simultaneously While holding the SONG [REC] button, press the SONG [EXTRA TR] button. When selecting the MIDI part • Setting a single channel to MIDI All incoming data received via any of the MIDI channels 1-16 is recorded.
Page 147 To record another channel, repeat steps 2 through 6. Press the SONG [SELECT] button to call up the Song Selection display for saving your data, then save the data in the Song Selection display (page 67). About Song channels Default channel/part assignments are shown below. Channels Default Parts RIGHT1...
Page 148: Step Recording
Recording Your Performance to MIDI Step Recording This method lets you record regular music data such as melodies and chords. Basic Operations for Step Recording PSR-OR700 Owner’s Manual Press the SONG[REC] and SONG[J] (STOP) buttons simultaneously. A blank Song (“New Song”) is called up for recording. Call up the operation display.
Page 149 Recording Melodies This section explains how to step-record notes, using three music score examples. Example 1 The explanations here apply to step 7 of the section “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 148. 3–5 * The numbers shown in the notation correspond to the following opera- tion step numbers.
Page 150 Recording Your Performance to MIDI CAUTION The recorded Song data will be lost if you select another Song or turn the power to the instrument off without exe- cuting the Save operation (page 67). Move the cursor to the begin- ning of the Song.
Page 151 About items which can be selected via the [G] [H] [I] buttons in the Step Record display [G] button ... Determines the velocity (loudness) of the note to be entered. Items Velocity to be recorded Actual velocity you play the keyboard with Kbd.Vel [H] button ...
Page 152 Recording Your Performance to MIDI Example 2 The explanations here apply to step 7 of the “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 148. Since the music score displayed on the instrument is generated from the recorded MIDI data, it may not appear exactly the same as shown here.
Page 153 After releasing the F3 key, press the [H] button to select “Staccato.” Press the [7 π † ] button to select the eighth-note length. π † π π † † Play the keys E3, F3, and A3 in order, according to the notation exam- ple.
Page 154 Recording Your Performance to MIDI Example 3 The explanations here apply to step 7 of the “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 148. Since the music score displayed on the instrument is generated from the recorded MIDI data, it may not appear exactly the same as shown here.
Page 155 While holding the C3 and E3 keys on the keyboard, press the [7 π button. Do not release the C3 and E3 keys yet. Keep holding them while executing the following steps. While holding the C3, E3 and G3 keys on the keyboard, press the [7 π...
Page 156: Recording Chords
Recording Your Performance to MIDI Recording Chords You can record Chords and Sections (Intro, Main, Ending, and so on) one at a time with precise timing. These instructions show how to record chord changes using the Step Record function. The explanations here apply to step 7 of the “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 148.
Page 157 Press the [6 π † ] button to select the quarter-note length. π † π π † † Play the chords F, and G7 in the chord section of the keyboard Press the STYLE CONTROL [MAIN VARIATION B] button. Press the [4 π †...
Page 158: Editing A Recorded Song
Recording Your Performance to MIDI Editing a Recorded Song You can edit the Songs you’ve recorded with any recording method — Quick Recording, Multi Track Recording, or Step Recording. Basic Editing Operation PSR-OR700 Owner’s Manual Select a Song for editing. Call up the operation display.
Page 159 Re-Recording a Speciﬁc Section — Punch In/ Out (REC MODE) When re-recording a speciﬁc section of an already-recorded Song, use the Punch IN/OUT function. In this method, only the data between the Punch In point and the Punch Out point is overwritten with the newly recorded data. Keep in mind that the notes before and after the Punch In/Out points are not recorded over, although you will hear them play back normally to guide you in the Punch In/Out timing.
Page 160 Recording Your Performance to MIDI Examples of re-recording with various Punch In/Out settings This instrument features several different ways you use the Punch In/Out function. The illustrations below indicate a variety of situations in which selected measures in an eight-measure phrase are re-recorded. PUNCH IN setting PUNCH OUT setting NORMAL...
Page 161 Press the [I] (SAVE) button to call up the Song Selection display for saving your data, then save the data in the Song Selection display (page 67). ■ QUANTIZE menu The Quantize function allows you to align the timing of all the notes in a channel. For example, if you record the musical phrase shown at right, you may not play it with absolute precision, and your performance...
Page 162 Recording Your Performance to MIDI ■ Mixing (merging) the data of the speciﬁed two channels (MIX menu) This function lets you mix the data of the two channels and place the results in a different channel. It also lets you copy the data from one channel to another. ■...
Page 163 Editing Note or Chord Events (CHORD, 1–16) The explanations here apply to the CHORD and 1–16 tab displays in step 4 of the Basic Editing Operation on page 158. When the 1–16 tab display is elected, press the [F] button to select the channel to be edited.
Page 164 Recording Your Performance to MIDI About Clock A unit of note resolution. The Quantize size is the number of clocks per quarter note. On the PSR-OR700, one clock is equal to 1/1920th of a quarter note. PSR-OR700 Owner’s Manual About the events shown in the display 001 : 1 : 1440 Example Beat...
Page 165 XGPrm (XG Parameters) ters. Refer to the “MIDI Data Format” in the Data List for details. The Data List is available at the Yamaha website. (See page 5 .) SysEx (System Exclusive) Displays the System Exclusive data in the Song. Keep in mind that you cannot create new data or change the contents of the data here;...
Page 166 Recording Your Performance to MIDI Editing Lyrics (LYRICS) The explanations here apply to the LYRICS tab display in step 4 of the Basic Editing Operation on page 158. From this display, you can edit the recorded Lyrics events. The operations here are basically the same as in the section “Editing Note or Chord Events”...
Page 167: Using Your Instrument With Other Devices
Using Your Instrument with Other Devices P. 167 CAUTION Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power of all the components. Also, before turning any components on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, elec- trical shock or damage to the components may occur.
Page 168: Using The Footswitch Or Foot Controller (3 [Foot Pedal 1/2] Jacks)
(factory setting). • FOOT PEDAL 1 jack Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use it to switch sustain on and off. The footswitch functions like the damper pedal on a piano —...
Page 169 Details on the pedal functions are listed here. For functions indicated with “ operation cannot be done with a footswitch. Assignable Pedal Functions VOLUME* SUSTAIN SOSTENUTO SOFT GLIDE PORTAMENTO PITCH BEND* MODULATION* DSP VARIATION HARMONY/ECHO SCORE PAGE+ SCORE PAGE– LYRICS PAGE+ LYRICS PAGE–...
Page 170 Connecting Audio Devices BASS HOLD PERCUSSION RIGHT1 ON/OFF RIGHT2 ON/OFF LEFT ON/OFF OTS+ OTS– The Sostenuto and Portamento functions will not affect the Organ Flute Voices, even if they have been assigned to the Foot Pedals. Adjustable Parameters for Each Function The parameters below correspond to buttons [2 π†...
Page 171: Connecting External Midi Devices (4 [Midi] Terminals)
Connecting External MIDI Devices (4 [MIDI] terminals) Use the built-in [MIDI] terminals and standard MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices. MIDI Receives MIDI messages from an external MIDI IN MIDI device. MIDI OUT Transmits MIDI messages generated by the instrument.
Page 172: Connecting To A Usb Storage Device (6 Via The [Usb To Device] Terminal)
Connecting to a computer and USB device • Connection by [MIDI] terminals There are two ways to connect the instrument via MIDI to a computer. If you have a MIDI interface built into your computer, connect the MIDI OUT terminal of the computer interface to the [MIDI IN] terminal of the instrument, and connect the [MIDI OUT] terminal of the instrument to the MIDI IN terminal of the inter-...
Page 173 Backing up your data to a computer ■ Backing up the instrument data to a computer Once you’ve saved data to a USB storage device, you can copy the data to the hard disk of your computer, then archive and organize the ﬁles as desired. Simply recon- nect the device as shown below.
Page 174: What Is Midi
What is MIDI? What is MIDI? Put simply, MIDI is a data transfer standard that allows easy and comprehensive control among electronic/digi- tal music instruments and other devices. To get a better idea of what MIDI does, let’s ﬁrst consider acoustic instruments, such as a grand piano and a classical gui- tar.
Page 175 Finally, we’ll take a look at the actual data that gets recorded and that serves as the basis for playing the sounds. For example, let’s say you play a “C” quarter note using the grand piano sound on the instrument’s keyboard.
Page 176: What You Can Do With Midi
SMF Formats 0 and 1, and records “song” data using SMF Format 0.) Computer or Sequencer ● Style File The Style File Format (SFF) combines all of Yamaha’s auto accompaniment know-how into a single uniﬁed format. MIDI receive MIDI IN...
Page 177: Midi Settings
● GS GS was developed by the Roland Corporation. In the same way as Yamaha XG, GS is a major enhance- ment of the GM speciﬁcally to provide more Voices and Drum kits and their variations, as well as greater expres- sive control over Voices and effects.
Page 178 MIDI Settings Use the TAB [√][®] buttons to call up the rele- vant setting display. SYSTEM display MIDI System Settings (page 180) TRANSMIT display MIDI Transmission Settings (page 180) RECEIVE display MIDI Reception Settings (page 181) BASS display Settings for the bass note of chord for Style playback via MIDI recep- tion data (page 182) CHORD DETECT...
Page 179: Pre-Programmed Midi Templates
Pre-Programmed MIDI Templates Template name All Parts KBD & STYLE Master KBD Song Clock Ext MIDI Accord 1 MIDI Accord 2 MIDI Pedal 1 MIDI Pedal 2 MIDI OFF Description Transmits all parts including the keyboard parts (RIGHT 1, 2, and LEFT), with the exception of Song parts.
Page 180: Midi System Settings
MIDI Settings MIDI System Settings The explanations here apply to the SYSTEM display to be called up in step 4 of the “Basic Operation” on page 177. ■ LOCAL CONTROL Turns the Local Control for each part on or off. When Local Control is set to “ON,”...
Page 181: Midi Receive Settings
● Tx MONITOR The dots corresponding to each channel (1-16) ﬂash brieﬂy whenever any data is transmitted on the chan- nel(s). When different parts are assigned to the same transmit channel If the same transmit channel is assigned to several different parts, the transmitted MIDI messages are merged to a single channel —...
Page 182: Setting The Bass Note For Style Playback Via Midi Receive
MIDI Settings Setting the Bass Note for Style Playback via MIDI Receive The explanations here apply to the BASS display to be called up in step 4 of the “Basic Operation” on page 177. These settings let you determine the bass note for Style playback, based on the note messages received via MIDI.
Page 183: Appendix
Appendix Troubleshooting Overall The instrument does not turn on. • Securely insert the female plug into the socket on the instrument, and the male plug into a proper AC outlet. A click or pop is heard when the power is turned on or off.
Page 184 Refer to “Chord Types Recognized in the Fin- gered Mode” of the Data List. The Data List is available at the Yamaha website. (See page 5.) • You may be playing the keys according to a different ﬁn- gering mode, and not the one currently selected.
Page 185 When playing back one Style and selecting another, the newly selected Style doesn’t play at the proper Tempo. • You can select whether the appropriate tempo will be called up automatically or not by using the TEMPO parameter in the STYLE CHANGE BEHAVIOR function. Starting a Song while playing back a Style stops Style playback.
Page 186 The Song last selected before turning off the power is no longer available. • If the Song last selected before turning off the power is contained in a USB storage device, you’ll need to recon- nect the same USB storage device to call up the Song again.
Page 187: Specifications
Speciﬁcations Sound Source Keyboard Display Music Score, Lyrics Polyphony (max) Voice Selection Voice Voice Editing (Voice Set) Effect Blocks Effects Effect Types Accompaniment Styles MegaVoice/Style Fingering Accompaniment Style Style Creator OTS (One Touch Setting) OTS Link Music Finder RAM Capacity Preset Songs Guide Performance assistant technology...
Page 188 AC Power Adaptor Keyboard stand * 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.
Page 189: Index
Index Numerics 1–16 ... 148 A-B Repeat ... 42 AI ... 104 AI FINGERED ... 104 AI FULL KEYBOARD ... 104 Any key ... 142 ASSEMBLY ... 119 Auto Accompaniment Feature ... 46 AUTO REVOICE SETUP ... 87 BALANCE ... 41 BASIC ...
Page 190 Language ... 19 LCD ... 12 Left ... 78 Left Hold ... 50 Live! ... 77 Lyrics ... 57 Main Display ... 26 MASTER TUNE ... 81 [MASTER VOLUME] dial ... 17 MEAN-TONE ... 100 MEDIA ...66 MegaVoice ... 77 MELODIC MINOR ...
Page 191 Synchro Stop Window ... 106 SYS/EX..158 SYSTEM ... 180 Tap function ... 137 TAP TEMPO ... 48 Tempo ... 34 Time Signature ... 35 Top ... 138 TOUCH ... 33 TRANSMIT ... 180 Transpose ... 58 TUNE ... 86 UP ...
Page 192: Panel Button Chart
Panel Button Chart The position of the button on the panel can be conﬁrmed by the Panel Controls (page 14). Number [1 π† ]–[8 π† ] ... [A]–[J]... ] [ACMP] ... T [AUTO FILL IN] ... S [BALANCE]... ^ [BREAK]... W [CHANNEL ON/OFF] ...
Page 193: Limited Warranty
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.
Page 194 * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. OBSERVERA! Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så...
Page 195 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. 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.
Page 196 Yamaha Home Keyboards Home Page (English only) http://music.yamaha.com/homekeyboard Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2007 Yamaha Corporation WJ21200 703APZC?.?-01A0 Printed in Indonesia...

Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-OR700ж Owner's Manual

Introduction

Quick Guide

Basic Operation

Reference

Using, Creating and Editing Voices

- Scale Setting/Scale Tuning/

Using Oriental Scales

Scale Setting/Scale Tuning/Scale Memory

Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles

The Multi Pads

Registering and Recalling Custom

Panel Setups

Registration Memory

Using, Creating and Editing Songs

Using Your Instrument with Other Devices

Appendix

Quick Links

Related Manuals for Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-OR700ж

Summary of Contents for Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-OR700ж

Table of Contents