Page 2: Special Message Section
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.
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-300 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
Page 4 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: About This Owner's Manual And Data List
• Copying of the commercially available software is strictly prohibited except for your personal use. 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 and sound recordings.
Page 6 Accessories Guide to Yamaha Online Member Product User Registration Accesory CD-ROM for Windows Owner’s Manual Data List Accesory CD-ROM for Windows Installation Guide The following items may be included or optional, depending on your locale: Floppy Disk Drive SmartMedia card PA-300 AC Adaptor PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction What can you do with the PSR-3000/1500? ... 12 Panel Controls ... 14 Playing the Keyboard ... 16 Power Supply ... 16 Powering Up ... 17 Setting Up the PSR-3000/1500 ... 18 Music Rest ... 18 Using Headphones ...
Page 8 Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles . 102 Style Characteristics ... 102 Selecting a Chord Fingering Type ... 102 Playing Only the Rhythm Channels of a Style ... 103 Style Playback-related Settings ... 105 Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance of the Style (MIXING CONSOLE) ...
Page 9: Introduction
MIDI Settings ... 201 Basic Operation ... 201 Pre-Programmed MIDI Templates ... 201 MIDI System Settings ... 203 MIDI Transmit Settings ... 203 MIDI Receive Settings... 204 Setting the Bass Note for Style Playback via MIDI Receive ... 204 Setting the Chord Type for Style Playback via MIDI Receive ...
Page 10 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-3000/1500 • Playing the Demos ... page 24 •...
Page 11: Psr-3000/1500 Owner's Manual
Instantly selecting custom panel settings • Calling up ideal panel setups...Music Finder ... page 52 • Changing setups to match the Style ...One Touch Setting ... page 50 • Saving and recalling custom panel setups...Registration Memory ... page 129 Creating Voices, Styles, Songs, and more •...
Page 12: What Can You Do With The Psr-3000/1500
What can you do with the PSR-3000/1500? 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-3000/1500! STYLE Back up your performance with...
Page 13: Digital Recording
MUSIC FINDER Call up the perfect accompaniment style (page 52, 107) 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 PSR-3000/ 1500 automatically calls up the most appropriate style and voice.
Page 14: Panel Controls
Panel Controls 1 [STANDBY/ON] switch ... P. 16 WHEEL 2 [PITCH BEND] wheel ... P. 32 3 [MODULATION] wheel... P. 33 PHONES 4 [PHONES] ... P. 18 5 [DEMO] button... P. 24 MIC. 6 [MIC/LINE IN] (PSR-3000)... P. 190 7 [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button (PSR-3000) ...
Page 15 ^ [START/STOP] button... P. 47 a [A]–[J] buttons... P. 26 b [BALANCE] button... P. 40 c [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button ... P. 104, 140 d [DIRECT ACCESS] button ... P. 61 e [1 π† ]–[8 π† ] buttons ... P. 26 f TAB [√][®] buttons...
Page 16: Playing The Keyboard
Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the Yamaha PA-300 or an equiva- lent recommended by Yamaha. The use of an incom- patible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the PSR-3000/1500, and may even pose a serious shock...
Page 17: Powering Up
Powering Up Before you switch your PSR-3000/1500 on or off, ﬁrst turn down the volume of any connected audio equipment. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch. The main display appears in the display. STANDBY STYLE CONTROL PHONES When you’re ready to turn off the power, press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again.
Page 18: Setting Up The Psr-3000/1500
Setting Up the PSR-3000/1500 Music Rest The PSR-3000/1500 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] → [I] 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-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [I] 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 Display
Entering the Owner Name in the Opening Dis- play You can have your name appear in the opening display (the display that ﬁrst appears when the power is turned on). Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [I] 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 Smartmedia Tm *Memory Cards
Handling SmartMedia *SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. This instrument features a built-in SmartMedia card slot (on the front panel). It lets you save original data you’ve cre- ated on the instrument to a SmartMedia card, and allows you to load data from a card to the instrument. Be sure to handle SmartMedia cards with care.
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-man- ual”— 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. Press one of the [A]–[I] buttons to show a speciﬁc Demo. To return back to the previous display, press the [J] button.
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 Function Display
Press the [SONG SELECT] button to call up the Song Selection display. Press the TAB [ √ ]/[ ® ] buttons to select the desired drive (PRESET/USER/CARD). About PRESET/USER/CARD PRESET ... Internal memory to which the preprogrammed data are installed as preset data. USER ...
Page 28 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. Press the TAB [ ® ] button to select the KEYBOARD/PANEL tab. When the setting is further divided into additional settings, a list will be shown in the display.
Page 29: Playing Voices
Playing Voices The PSR-3000/1500 features a wide variety of exceptionally realistic Voices, including piano, guitar, strings, wind instruments and more. VOICE buttons (page 29) METRONOME [ON/OFF] button (page 33) Playing Preset Voices The preset Voices are categorized and contained in appropriate folders. Voice buttons on the panel correspond to the categories of the preset Voices.
Page 30: Play The Keyboard
Press the TAB [ √ ] button to select the PRESET display. n The Voice type and its deﬁning characteristics are indicated above the Preset Voice name. For details on the characteris- tics, see page 76. Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select the desired Voice. n You can instantly jump back to the Main display by “double-clicking”...
Page 31 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 29 step 2), press the [8 † the Demo for the selected Voice. To stop the Demo, press the [8 †...
Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: Adjusting The Metronome Tempo
Adjusting the Tempo or Setting the Time Signature of the Metronome Sound ■ Adjusting the Metronome Tempo Press the TEMPO [–]/[+] button to call up the pop-up tempo setting display. 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.
Page 35: Playing A Preset Song
Practicing with the Preset Songs n Song On the PSR-3000/1500, the word “Song” refers to performance data. Playing Back and Listening to Songs Before Practicing The PSR-3000/1500 includes several preset Songs. This section covers basic information on paying back the preset Songs or Songs stored to a SmartMedia card.
Page 36: Playing Songs
Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback. Press the SONG [STOP] button to stop playback. Playing a Song from SmartMedia card CAUTION Make sure to read page 23 for information on how to handle SmartMedia cards and the card slot. Hold the SmartMedia card so that the connector section (gold) of the card is facing downward and forward, towards the card slot.
Page 37 Boost the volume of the part to be practiced On the PSR-3000/1500, 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 a preset Song (page 35)” or “Playing a Song from SmartMedia card (page 36).”...
Page 38: 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. n • The PSR-3000/1500 can display the music notation of commercially-available music data or your recorded Songs. •...
Page 39: Muting The Right- Or Left-Hand Part Viewing The Score
Set the detailed parameters of the view type as desired. Press the [8 π † ] (SETUP) button to call up the detailed setting display. π † π † π † Press the [1 π † ]–[6 π † ] buttons to set the view type. π...
Page 40: B [Balance] Button
Press the SONG [TRACK 1] button to mute the right-hand part. The indicator of the [TRACK 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 1 Press the TEMPO [–]/[+] button to call up the Tempo display.
Page 41: 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 (TRACK 1)” on page 39. Press the [TRACK 2] button to mute the left-hand part. The indicator of the [TRACK 2 (L)] button goes out. You can now play that part by yourself. Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback and practice the muted part.
Page 42: Recording Your Performance
Other Methods for Specifying the A–B Repeat Range ● Specifying the repeat range while Songs are stopped Press the [FF] button to advance to the Point A location. Press the [REPEAT] button to specify Point A. Press the [FF] button to advance to the Point B location. Press the [REPEAT] button again to specify Point B.
Page 43: Playing Backing Parts With The Performance Assistant Technology
Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to play back the recorded performance. 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, CARD, etc.) to which you want to save the data.
Page 44: Play The Keyboard
Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button to turn the feature on. 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. It even changes the sound according to the way you play. Try playing in the three different ways below.
Page 45: 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 46 Press any of the STYLE buttons to call up the Style selection display. n The Style type and its deﬁning characteristics are indicated above the Preset Style name. For details on the characteris- tics, see page 102. Select the desired style by using the [A]–[J] buttons. n You can instantly jump back to the Main display by “double-clicking”...
Page 47: [Start/Stop] Button
Adjusting the volume balance between the Style and the keyboard This lets you adjust the volume balance between Style playback and the sound you play on the keyboard. Press the [BALANCE] button to call up the volume balance display. To adjust the Style volume, press the [2π†] button. To adjust the keyboard (RIGHT 1) volume, press the [6π†] button.
Page 48 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 49 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 50: Appropriate Panel Settings For The Selected Style-One Touch Setting
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 51: 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-3000/1500 features a variety of Multi Pad Banks in a variety of different musical genres.
Page 52: 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 53 Press the TAB [ √ ] button to select the ALL tab. The ALL tab contains the preset records. Select the desired record by using the following four search categories. To select a record, press the [2 π n • You can also select the desired record by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial, then press the [ENTER] button to execute. •...
Page 54: 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. Since the PSR-3000 is equipped with the MIC/LINE IN jack, you can sing a song using a microphone.
Page 55: Singing With The Lyrics Display
Singing with the Lyrics Display Try singing while playing back a Song containing lyric data Select a Song (page 35). Press the [KARAOKE] button to display the lyrics. Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback. Sing while following along with the lyrics on the display. The color of the lyrics changes as the Song plays. Press the SONG [STOP] button to stop playback.
Page 56 To close the Transpose display, press the [EXIT] button. Applying Effects to Your Voice (PSR-3000) You can also apply various effects to your voice. Press the [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button to call up the Mic Setting display. Press the [4 π †...
Page 57 Press the [6 π π † π † ]/[7 π † π † π † † ] buttons to turn the harmony vocals (Vocal Harmony) on. π † π † Press the [H] button to call up the Vocal Harmony selection display. Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select a Vocal Harmony type.
Page 58: Playing The Keyboard
Convenient Functions for Singing Along with Your Own Performance Changing the Key (Transpose) Displaying the Music Score on the Instrument and the Lyrics on TV Making Announcements Between Songs Controlling Playback Timing by Your Voice (Karao-Key) Changing the Key (Transpose) You can match both the Song and your keyboard performance to a certain key.
Page 59 Making Announcements Between Songs (PSR-3000) This function is ideal for making announcements between your singing performances. When singing a song, several effects are usually assigned to the MIC Setup. When speaking to your audience, however, these effects may sound dis- turbing or unnatural.
Page 60: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Trying Out the Basic Features (Help) The Help function introduces some of the basic features of the instrument. Try them out, following the directions shown in the Help display. The language selected here is also used for various “Mes- sages”...
Page 61: Instant Selection Of The Displays-Direct Access
Instant Selection of the Displays— Direct Access With the convenient Direct Access function, you can instantly call up the desired display—with just a single additional button press. Press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button. A message appears in the display prompting you to press the appropriate 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
• LEFT (indicated at the right edge of the display): Voice name currently selected for the LEFT part (page 77). Pressing one of the [F], [G] and [H] buttons calls up the Voice Selection display for each part (page 29). @ Split Point Split Points are speciﬁc positions (notes) on the keyboard that divide the keyboard into separate sections.
Page 64: File Selection Display Configuration
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. • Data ﬁles and folders The data, both pre-programmed and your own original, are saved as “ﬁles.” You can drop ﬁles into a folder.
Page 65: I [Data Entry] Dial
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 for Voice and Song). 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
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Internal memory (User tab displays) capacity The internal memory capacity of the instrument is about 1.5MB (PSR-3000)/650 KB (PSR-1500). This capacity applies to all ﬁle types, including Voice, Style, Song, and Registration data ﬁles. PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual...
Page 68: Copying Files/Folders (Copy & Paste)
Smart- Media cards and hard disk. Prot. 2 Orig Indicates Yamaha-protection-formatted Songs. These cannot be copied. These can be moved/saved only to the USER tab display and SmartMedia cards with ID. Prot. 2 Edit Indicates edited “Prot.
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) Deleting all data in a Smart- Media card at once Formatting a SmartMedia card completely erases all data on the SmartMedia card (page 66). 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).
Page 71: Creating A New Folder
The maximum total number of ﬁles and folders which can be stored is 740 (370 for the PSR-1500), but this may differ depending on the length of the ﬁle names. The maximum number of ﬁles/folders which can be stored in a folder in the USER tab is 250.
Page 72 Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) The following half-size marks cannot be entered for a ﬁle/ folder name. ¥ \ / : * ? " < > | In the case of characters which are not accompanied by special character marks (with the excep- tion of kanakan and half-size katakana), you can call up the...
Page 73: 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 74: Saving And Recalling Your Original Settings As A Single File
Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings Saving and Recalling Your Original Settings as a Single File For the items below, you can save your Original Settings as a Single File for future recall. SYSTEM SETUP MIDI SETUP USER EFFECT MUSIC FINDER PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Checkmark the box of the item to be reset to the factory pro- grammed settings by pressing the [4 π...
Page 75: Backup Procedure
Data Backup For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that you copy or save your important data to separate storage media, such as a SmartMedia card or USB storage device. This provides a convenient backup if the internal memory is damaged.
Page 76: Reference
These Voices capture the dynamic textures and subtle nuances of elec- tric instruments—thanks to a huge amount of memory and some very sophisticated programming. 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! Various drum and percussion sounds are assigned to individual keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard.
Page 77: Playing Different Voices Simultaneously
Playing Different Voices Simulta- neously The PSR-3000/1500 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 78: Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Right 1 And 2 Parts)
Playing Different Voices Simultaneously Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Right 1 and 2 Parts) You can play two Voices simultaneously with the Right 1 and 2 parts. For the selected part, √ mark appears at the right of the Voice name in the Main display. Quickly selecting Voices for Right 1 and 2 parts You can quickly select the Right...
Page 79 Play the keyboard. Press the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 2] button again to turn it off. Playing Different Voices Simultaneously Switching the Right 2 part on/off with a pedal You can use a pedal to switch the Right 2 part on/off (when the Right 2 part is appropriately assigned;...
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, a √ mark appears at the right of the Voice name 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 Changing Pitch 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 129).
Page 83: Adding Effects To Voices Played On The Keyboard
Adding Effects to Voices Played on the Keyboard The PSR-3000/1500 features a sophisticated multi-processor effect system which can add extraordinary depth and expression to your sound. Select the desired part for which you want to add effects by pressing one of the PART SELECT buttons. Press the [VOICE EFFECT] button to call up the VOICE EFFECT display.
Page 84 Adding Effects to Voices Played on the Keyboard PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Use the [1 π † ]–[3 π † ] buttons to select the Harmony/Echo type π π † π † † π π π † † † (page 85). Use the [4 π...
Page 85 Harmony/Echo Types The Harmony/Echo types are divided into the following groups, depending on the particular effect applied. Harmony Types These types apply the harmony effect to notes played in the right-hand section of the key- board according to the chord speciﬁed in the left-hand sec- tion of the keyboard.
Page 86: Harmony/Echo Settings
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) Harmony/Echo Settings VOLUME SPEED ASSIGN CHORD NOTE ONLY TOUCH LIMIT 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 87 Press the [MIXING CONSOLE] button repeatedly to call up the MIX- ING CONSOLE display for the relevant parts. The MIXING CONSOLE displays actually consist of several different part displays. The part name is indicated at the top of the display. The various MIXING CONSOLE displays alternate among the following: PANEL PART display →...
Page 88 Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) Adjustable Items (parameters) in the MIXING CONSOLE Dis- plays The following explanations cover the available items (parameters) in the MIXING CONSOLE displays. VOL/VOICE • The RHY2 channel in the SONG AUTO REVOICE STYLE PART display can only VOICE be assigned to Drumkit Voices...
Page 89: Song Auto Revoice
EQ (Equalizer) TYPE Select the desired EQ type to suit the type of music and the per- formance environment (page 93). This affects the overall sound of the PSR-3000/1500. EDIT For editing the EQ (page 93). EQ HIGH Determines the center frequency of the high EQ band that is attenuated/boosted for each part.
Page 90: Effect Types
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. PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Press the [8 π...
Page 91 Effect Block Effect-applicable parts REVERB All parts CHORUS All parts DSP1 STYLE PART SONG CHANNNEL 1–16 RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2, LEFT, DSP2 SONG CHANNEL 1-16 DSP3 DSP4 Microphone sound* (PSR-3000) Use the [3 π † ]/[4 π † ] buttons to select the part to which you want π...
Page 92 Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) Re-selecting the Effect block, category and type Use the [1 π† ]–[3 π† ] but- tons. The re-selected effect con- ﬁguration is displayed at the upper left side box in the display. Effect Return Level: Determines the level or amount of effect applied.
Page 93: Master Eq Types
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 94 Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select a preset EQ type. Use the [3 π † ]–[7 π † ] buttons to boost or cut each of the ﬁve π † π...
Page 95: Voice Creating-Sound Creator
Voice Creating—Sound Creator The PSR-3000/1500 has a Sound Creator feature that allows you to create your own Voices by editing some parameters of the existing Voices. Once you’ve created a Voice, you can save it as a User Voice to the USER/CARD/(USB) display for future recall.
Page 96 Voice Creating—Sound Creator Editable Parameters in the SOUND CREATOR Displays The following covers in detail the editable parameters that are set in the displays The available parameters differ depending on the Voice. explained in step 3 of the “Basic Procedure” on page 95. The Sound Creator parameters are organized into ﬁve different displays.
Page 97 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 98 Voice Creating—Sound Creator ● VIBRATO Vibrato: A quavering, vibrating sound effect that is produced by regu- larly modulating the pitch of the Voice. DEPTH SPEED DELAY EFFECT/EQ 1. REVERB DEPTH/CHORUS DEPTH/DSP DEPTH REVERB DEPTH CHORUS DEPTH DSP DEPTH DSP ON/OFF PANEL SUSTAIN 2.
Page 99: Creating Your Original Organ Flutes Voices
Creating Your Original Organ Flutes Voices The PSR-3000/1500 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 Sound Creator function. Just as on a tradi- tional organ, you can create your own sounds by adjusting the levels of the ﬂute footages.
Page 100 Voice Creating—Sound Creator CAUTION If you select another Voice without saving the settings, the settings will be lost. If you wish to store the settings here, make sure to save the Editable Parameters in the SOUND CREATOR [ORGAN FLUTES] settings as a User Voice before displays selecting another Voice or turning the power off.
Page 101: Disabling Automatic Selection Of Voice Sets (Effects, Etc.)
VOLUME/ATTACK Adjusts the overall volume of the Organ Flutes. The longer the graphic bar, the greater the volume. RESP Affects both the attack and release (page 97) portion of the sound, increasing or decreasing the response time of the initial swell and release, based on the FOOTAGE controls.
Page 102: Using, Creating And Editing The Auto Accompaniment Styles
Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles Style Characteristics The Style type and its deﬁning characteristics are indicated above the Preset Style name. Session Selecting a Chord Fingering Type Style playback can be controlled by the chords you play in the chord section of the keyboard.
Page 103: Playing Only The Rhythm Channels Of A Style
SINGLE FINGER Makes it simple to produce orchestrated accompani- ment using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by pressing a mini- mum number of keys on the Chord section of the key- board. This type is available only for Style playback. The abbreviated chord ﬁn- gerings described at right are used:...
Page 104: C [Channel On/Off] Button
Playing Only the Rhythm Channels of a Style PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual 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 105: Style Playback-Related Settings
Style Playback-related Settings The PSR-3000/1500 has a variety of Style playback functions, including Split Point and many others—which can be accessed in the display below. Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [C] STYLE SETTING/SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING → TAB[ √ ] STYLE SETTING/SPLIT POINT Use the [F]–[H] buttons to set the Split Point (see below) and use the [1 π...
Page 106 Style Playback-related Settings • 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,” and only the chord data will be recorded when set to “OFF”...
Page 107: Editing The Volume And Tonal Balance Of The Style (Mixing Console)
Editing the Volume and Tonal Bal- ance of the Style (MIXING CONSOLE) You can set various mixing-related parameters of the Style. (See “Adjustable items (parameters) in the MIXING CONSOLE display” on page 88.) Call up the “STYLE PART” display in step #3 of the Basic Procedure in “Editing the Volume Balance and Voice Combination (MIXING CONSOLE)”...
Page 108: Creating A Set Of Favorite Records
Convenient Music Finder feature • Search by song title or music genre (MUSIC) or keyword Entering several different key- words You can search several different keywords simultaneously by inserting a separator (comma) • Search by Style name between each. • Adding other Search Criteria 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”...
Page 109: Editing Records
Press the [H] (ADD TO FAVORITE) button to add the selected record to the FAVORITE display. Call up the FAVORITE display by using the TAB [ √ ][ ® ] buttons, and check to see if the record has been added. Deleting Records from the FAVORITE Display Select the record you want to delete from the FAVORITE display.
Page 110: Saving The Record
• Canceling and Quitting the Edit functions • Creating a new record The maximum number of records is 2500 (PSR-3000)/ 1200 (PSR-1500). • Overwriting an existing record Saving the Record The Music Finder feature handles all the Records including the presets and addi- tionally created records as a single ﬁle.
Page 111 Calling up Music Finder Records Saved to USER/CARD To call up the Music Finder records you’ve saved to USER/CARD, follow the instructions below. 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [I] UTILITY → TAB [ √ ][ ® ] SYSTEM RESET 2 Press the [I](MUSIC FINDER) button to call up the Music Finder USER/CARD tab display.
Page 112: 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 113: Realtime Recording (Basic)
Realtime Recording (BASIC) Create a single Style by recording the individual channels one-by-one, using real- time 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 114 Style Creator Limits on the recordable Voices • RHY1 channel: Any except Organ Flute Voice • RHY2 channel: Only drum/SFX kits • BASS–PHR2 channels: Any except Organ Flute Voice and drum/SFX kits Muting speciﬁc channels dur- ing recording Turn off the desired channels by pressing the [1 †...
Page 115 Use the [5 π † ]/[6 π † ] buttons to determine the length (number of π † π π † † π † π π † † measures) of the selected section. Actually enter the speciﬁed length for the selected section by pressing the [D] (EXECUTE) button.
Page 116 Style Creator Step Recording (EDIT) The explanation here applies when selecting the EDIT tab in step 4 of “Realtime Recording” (page 113). 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 146), with the exception of the points listed below: •...
Page 117: Style Assembly (Assembly)
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 113).
Page 118: 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 PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Playing the Style During Style Assembly While you are assembling a Style, you can play back the Style and select the method of playback.
Page 119 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 118). Press the [A]/[B] button to select the edit menu (page 120). Use the [1 π †...
Page 120 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 121: Editing Data For Each Channel (Channel)
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 118). Press the [A]/[B] button to select the edit menu (see below). Use the [1 π †...
Page 122 The explanation here applies when you select the PARAMETER tab in step 4 of “Basic Operation for Editing Styles” (page 118). PSR-3000/1500 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 123 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 124 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 125 ■ HIGH KEY This sets the highest key (upper octave limit) of the note transposition for the chord root change. Any notes calculated to be higher than the highest key are transposed down to the next lowest octave. This setting is available only when the NTR param- eter (page 123) is set to “Root Trans.”...
Page 126: Multi Pad Banks
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 127: Multi Pad Step Recording (Edit)
Listen back to your newly recorded phrase, by pressing the appropri- ate MULTI PAD button, [1]–[4]. To re-record the phrase, repeat steps 6–8 above. 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.
Page 128: Multi Pad Editing (Multi Pad Creator)
Multi Pad Editing (Multi Pad Creator) Multi Pad Editing (Multi Pad Cre- ator) PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Press the [MULTI PAD SELECT] button to call up the Multi Pad Bank selection display, then select a Bank to be edited on the USER drive. Press the [8 †...
Page 129: Panel Setups - Registration
Registering and Recalling Custom Panel Setups The Registration Memory function allows you to save (or “register”) virtually all panel settings to a Registration Memory button, and then instantly recall your cus- tom panel settings by pressing a single button. The registered settings for eight Reg- istration Memory buttons should be saved as a single Bank (ﬁle).
Page 130: 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. Registration Memory data compatibility In general, Registration Memory data (Bank ﬁles) is compatible among the models PSR-3000/ 1500.
Page 131: 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. Call up the Parameter Lock display ([FUNCTION] →...
Page 132: Registration Memory Number
Recalling the Registered Panel Setups Disabling Recall of Speciﬁc Items (Freeze Func- tion) 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 133: Saving The Registration Sequence Settings
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 134: Using, Creating And Editing Songs
22. Commercially Available Song Data Commercially available music Song data downloaded from the Yamaha Web site and commercially available Disk data is subject to protection by Songs are available when you connect the optional ﬂoppy disk drive to the instru- copyright laws.
Page 135: 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 [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start Song playback, and press the SONG [STOP] button to stop.
Page 136 Operations for Song Playback ■ Top/Pause/Rewind/Fast Forward Moving to the top position of the Song Press the SONG [STOP] button, regardless of whether the Song is stopped or play- ing back. Pausing the Song Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button during Song playback. Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button again and the Song will resume from the current position.
Page 137: 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 138: 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 88. Call up the About the [SONG CH 1–8]/ [SONG CH 9–16] displays “SONG CH 1–8”...
Page 139: Changing Voices
Changing Voices 1–4 The operation steps are the same as in the “Adjusting the Volume Balance of Each Channel” (see page 138). Press the [H] button to select the “VOICE.” Press one of the [1 π † ]–[8 π π π...
Page 140 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 141: Recording Your Performance
The microphone input signal can not be recorded. Internal memory (User tab displays) capacity The internal memory capacity of the instrument is about 1.5MB (PSR-3000)/650KB (PSR-1500). This capacity applies to all ﬁle types, including Voice, Style, Song, and Registration data ﬁles. PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual...
Page 142 Recording Your Performance The RIGHT 2 and/or LEFT parts are recorded onto separate tracks. PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Make the desired panel settings for your keyboard performance. Below are some example settings you may want to try. • Recording the RIGHT 2 and/or LEFT parts The [RIGHT 2] and/or [LEFT] keyboard parts should be turned on.
Page 143: Multi Track Recording
Start recording. There are several different ways you can start recording. • Starting by playing the keyboard If you’ve selected the SONG [TRACK 1]/[TRACK 2] buttons in step 3 above, play in the right-hand section of the keyboard (page 77). If you’ve selected the SONG [EXTRA TRACKS (STYLES)] button in step 3 above, play in the left-hand (chord) section of the keyboard (page 105).
Page 144 Recording Your Performance Setting all of the 5–16 chan- nels to “REC” simultaneously While holding the SONG [REC] button, press the SONG [EXTRA TRACKS] 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 145: Step Recording
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 M.Pad1 M.Pad2 M.Pad3...
Page 146 Recording Your Performance Basic Operations for Step Recording PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Press the SONG[REC] and SONG[STOP] buttons simultaneously. A blank Song (“New Song”) is called up for recording. Press the [DIGITAL RECORDING] button. Press the [A] button to call up the Song Creator display for recording/ editing a Song.
Page 147 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 146. 3–5 * The numbers shown in the notation correspond to the following opera- tion step numbers.
Page 148: Deleting Data
Recording Your Performance 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). PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Press the [6 π † ] button to enter a quarter-note rest. π...
Page 149 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 150 Recording Your Performance Example 2 The explanations here apply to step 7 of the “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 146. In this example, keep in mind that one of the steps involves holding down a key on the keyboard while executing the operation. Select the Voice for recording after calling up the Step Record display.
Page 151 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. Press the [G] button to select “ Press the [H] button to select “Tenuto.”...
Page 152 Recording Your Performance Example 3 The explanations here apply to step 7 of the “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 146. In this example, keep in mind that one of the steps involves holding down a key on the keyboard while executing the entire operations. Select the Voice for recording after calling up the Step Record display.
Page 153 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 154: Recording Chords
Recording Your Performance 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 146.
Page 155 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 156: Editing A Recorded Song
Recording Your Performance 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-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Select a Song for editing. Press the [DIGITAL RECORDING] button. Press the [A] button to call up the SONG CREATOR display to record or edit Songs.
Page 157: Re-Recording A Speciﬁc Section-Punch In/Out (Rec Mode)
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 158: Editing Channel Events (Channel)
Recording Your Performance 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 159 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 160 Recording Your Performance ■ 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 161: Editing Note Or Chord Events (Chord, 1-16)
4 Press the [D] (EXECUTE) button to execute the SETUP recording oper- ation. 5 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). 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 156.
Page 162 Recording Your Performance About Clock A unit of note resolution. The Quantize size is the number of clocks per quarter note. On the PSR-3000/1500, one clock is equal to 1/1920th of a quarter note. PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual About the events shown in the display 002 : 4 : 1536 Example Beat...
Page 163: Editing System Event (Sys/Ex.)
Displaying Speciﬁc Types of Events (FILTER) In the edit displays various types of events are shown. It may sometimes be difﬁcult to pinpoint the ones you want to edit. This is where the Filter function comes in handy. It lets you determine which event types will be shown in the edit displays. Press the [H] (FILTER) button in the edit displays.
Page 164: Editing Lyrics (Lyrics)
Recording Your Performance Editing Lyrics (LYRICS) The explanations here apply to the LYRICS tab display in step 4 of the Basic Editing Operation on page 156. 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 165: Connecting The Psr-3000/1500 Directly To The Internet
ﬁber, cable Internet, etc.) via a router or a modem equipped with a router. For spe- ciﬁc instructions on connecting (as well as information on compatible LAN adapt- ers, routers, etc.), refer to the Yamaha website (http://www.yamahapkclub.com/). Use a computer to connect to the Internet and get online before connect- ing the instrument, since no modem or router settings can be made from the instrument itself.
Page 166: Accessing The Special Website
Accessing the Special Website Accessing the Special Website From the special website, you can audition and purchase Song data, among other Returning to the Main display things. To access the site, press the [E] (INTERNET) button in the Main display, You can conveniently return to while the instrument is connected to the Internet.
Page 167: Following Links
Following Links When there is a link in the page, it is shown as a button or in colored text, etc. To select the link, press the [6 † ]/[7 π† ]/[8 † ] buttons. Press the [8 π ] (ENTER) but- ton to actually call up the link destination.
Page 168: Return To The Previous Web Page
π † † † π † † (PSR-3000)/cursor (PSR-1500) to the desired character. 3 Press the [8 π π ] (ENTER) button to enter the character. π π Entering a Space 1 Move the cursor to the desired position. Use the same operation as in step 1 of “Deleting Characters” above.
Page 169: Refreshing A Web Page/Canceling Loading Of A Web Page
Refreshing a Web Page/Canceling Loading of a Web Page To refresh a web page (to make sure you have the latest version of the page, or to try reloading), press the [3 π† ] (REFRESH) button. To cancel loading of a page (if the page is taking too long to open), press the [4 π†...
Page 170: Saving Bookmarks Of Your Favorite Pages
Operations in the Special Website Saving Bookmarks of Your Favorite Pages You can “bookmark” the page you’re viewing, and set up a custom link so the page can be instantly called up in the future. PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Download Destination The download destination depends on the use of storage media, as described below.
Page 171 Select the position of the new bookmark by pressing the [1 π DOWN) button. To save the bookmark, press the [7 π the [8 π † ] (CANCEL) button to cancel. π † π † π † To return to the browser, press the [8 π Opening a Bookmarked Page Press the [6 π...
Page 172: Editing Bookmarks
Operations in the Special Website PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Editing Bookmarks From the Bookmark display, you can change the names and rearrange the order of your bookmarks, as well as delete unnecessary bookmarks from the list. 1 Cursor up/down Moves the selection position in the Bookmark list. 2 Jump Opens the web page of the selected bookmark.
Page 173: Changing The Home Page
Changing the Home Page In the default condition, the top page of the special website is automatically set to be the Home page for the browser. However, you can specify any desired page on the site to be the Home page. Open the page you wish to set as your new Home page.
Page 174: About The Internet Settings Display
Operations in the Special Website About the Internet Settings Display From the Internet Settings display, you can make various settings related to the Internet connection, including preferences for the menus and displays. The Internet Settings display has four sub-displays: Browser, LAN, Wireless LAN, and Others. Basic Operation PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Press the [5 †...
Page 175 Press the [2 π † ] (UP/DOWN) button to select the setting or change π π † π † † the value. This can also be done by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial. To execute the setting, press the [3 π press the [3 †...
Page 176: Wireless Lan
Operations in the Special Website Wireless LAN PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual 1 Use DHCP Determines whether or not DHCP is used. 2 DNS server 1/DNS server 2 These determine the addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers. These settings must be made when “Use DHCP” above is set to “ON (set DNS manu- ally)”...
Page 177: Connection Information
Others 1 Proxy server/Proxy port/Non-proxy server Determines the proxy server name, port number and the host name for the non- proxy server. The settings here are only necessary when using a proxy server. 2 Delete cookies Deletes the contents of all saved cookies. 3 Delete all bookmarks Deletes all saved bookmarks.
Page 178: Initializing Internet Settings
Operations in the Special Website Initializing Internet Settings The settings of the Internet function are not initialized when using the Initialize operation of the PSR-3000/1500; Internet settings must be initialized separately, as explained here. Initializing will reset to the default values not only the settings of the browser, but also all settings you have made in the Internet Settings displays (except for the cookies and bookmarks), including those related to Internet connec- tion.
Page 179: Glossary Of Internet Terms
Site Short for “website,” this refers to the group of web pages that are opened together. For example, the collec- tion of web pages whose addresses begin with “http://www.yamaha.com/” is referred to as the Yamaha site. SSID This is an identiﬁcation name for specifying a particular network over a wireless LAN connection. Commu- nication is possible only between terminals with matching SSID names.
Page 180: Using A Microphone (Psr-3000)
Using a Microphone (PSR-3000) Editing Vocal Harmony Parameters This section explains brieﬂy how to create your own Vocal Harmony (page 56) types, and lists the detailed parameters for editing. Up to ten Vocal Harmony types can be created and saved. PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Reference to Quick Guide pages Singing Along with Song Playback (Karaoke)
Page 181 Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select a Vocal Harmony type to be edited. Press the [8 † † ] (EDIT) button to call up the VOCAL HARMONY EDIT † † display. If you want to re-select the Vocal Harmony type, use the [1 π [2 π...
Page 182 Editing Vocal Harmony Parameters CAUTION The settings here will be lost if you change to another Vocal Harmony type or you turn the power off without executing the Save operation. Editable Parameters in the VOCAL HARMONY EDIT Display PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Set the value of the parameter selected above.
Page 183: Adjusting The Microphone And Harmony Sound
VIBRATO RATE Sets the speed of the vibrato effect. Also affects the lead vocal sound when the LEAD GENDER TYPE above is set to other than Off. VIBRATO DELAY Speciﬁes the length of the delay before the vibrato effect begins when a note is produced.
Page 184 Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound CAUTION Settings in the OVERALL SET- TING tab display are automat- ically saved to the instrument when you exit from the dis- play. However, if you turn the power off without exiting from this display, the settings will be lost.
Page 185 ■ COMPRESSOR This effect holds down the output when the input signal from the microphone exceeds a speciﬁed level. This is especially useful for smoothing out vocals that have widely varying dynamics. It effectively “compresses” the signal, making soft parts louder and loud parts softer. •...
Page 186 Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound • MODE • CHORD ■ MIC The following parameters determine how the microphone sound is controlled. • MUTE • VOLUME PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual All of the Vocal Harmony types fall into one of three modes, which produce har- mony in different ways.
Page 187: Talk Setting
Talk Setting This function lets you have special settings for making announcements between songs, separate from the settings for your singing performance. Press the [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button to call up the MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY display. Press the [I] (MIC SETTING) button to call up the MICROPHONE SET- TING display.
Page 188 Talk Setting Adjustable Items (Parameters) in the TALK SETTING Tab Display PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual VOLUME This determines the output volume of the microphone sound. This sets the stereo pan position of the microphone sound. REVERB DEPTH This sets the depth of the reverb effects applied to the micro- phone sound.
Page 189: Using Your Instrument With Other Devices
Using Your Instrument with Other Devices TO DEVICE TO HOST CONTRAST MIDI P. 195 P. 194 P. 194 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).
Page 190: Playing External Audio Devices With The Built-In Speakers
Playing External Audio Devices with the Built-in Speakers The stereo outputs from another instrument can be con- nected to these jacks, allowing the sound of an external instrument to be reproduced via the instrument’s speak- ers. Connect the output jacks (LINE OUT etc.) of an external synthesizer or the tone generator module and the instrument’s AUX IN [L/L+R]/[R] jacks using appro- priate audio cables.
Page 191: Using The Footswitch Or Foot Controller ([Foot Pedal] Jack)
(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 192 Assignable Pedal Functions VOLUME* SUSTAIN SOSTENUTO SOFT GLIDE PORTAMENTO PITCH BEND* MODULATION* DSP VARIATION HARMONY/ECHO VOCAL HARMONY (PSR-3000) TALK (PSR-3000) SCORE PAGE+ SCORE PAGE– SONG PLAY/PAUSE STYLE START/STOP TAP TEMPO SYNCHRO START SYNCHRO STOP INTRO1–3 MAIN A–D FILL DOWN FILL SELF FILL BREAK FILL UP ENDING1–3...
Page 193 Using the Footswitch or Foot Controller ([AUX PEDAL] jack) 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 194: Connecting External Midi Devices ([Midi] Terminals)
Connecting external MIDI devices ([MIDI] terminals)/Connecting a Computer or USB Device 6 Connecting External MIDI Devices ([MIDI] Terminals) Use the built-in [MIDI] terminals and standard MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices. MIDI IN Receives MIDI messages from an external MIDI device.
Page 195: Using Usb Storage Devices
Other USB devices such as a computer keyboard or mouse cannot be used. The instrument does not nec- essarily support all commercially available USB stor- age devices. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of USB storage devices that you purchase. Before pur- chasing USB storage devices, please consult your...
Page 196: Turning The Power On/Off
Checking remaining memory on the USB storage device You can check this in the display called up by the following oper- ation: [FUNCTION] → [I] UTILITY → TAB [√]/[®] MEDIA Select the device by using the [A]/[B] buttons in this display and press [F] (PROPERTY).
Page 197: What Is Midi
Connecting a Computer or USB Device/What is MIDI Copying ﬁles from a computer hard disk to a USB storage device Files contained on the hard disk of a computer can be transferred to the instrument by ﬁrst copying them to the storage media, then connecting/inserting the media to the instrument.
Page 198: Channel Messages
What is MIDI? Recording and play back the performance of a digital instrument (MIDI data) Recording Playback SmartMe- Controller (keyboard, etc.) dia card In the case of digital instruments, the audio signals are sent through output jacks (such as [AUX OUT]) on the instrument. The “controller”...
Page 199: System Messages
Message Name PSR-3000/1500 Operation/Panel Setting Messages which are generated when Note ON/OFF the keyboard is played. Each mes- sage includes a speciﬁc note num- ber which corresponds to the key which is pressed, plus a velocity value based on how hard the key is played.
Page 200: Midi Data Compatibility
SMF Formats 0 and 1, and records “song” data using SMF Format 0.) ● Style File The Style File Format combines all of Yamaha’s auto accompaniment know-how into a single uniﬁed format. Voice Allocation Format With MIDI, Voices are assigned to speciﬁc numbers, called “program numbers.”...
Page 201: Midi Settings
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 202 MIDI Settings 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 PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual Description Transmits all parts including the keyboard parts (RIGHT 1, 2, and LEFT), with the exception of Song parts.
Page 203: Midi System Settings
SYSTEM display MIDI System Settings The explanations here apply to the SYSTEM display to be called up in step 4 of the “Basic Operation” on page 201. ■ LOCAL CONTROL Determines whether the PSR-3000/1500 is controlled by its own internal clock or a MIDI clock signal received from an external device.
Page 204: Midi Receive Settings
MIDI 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 205: Setting The Chord Type For Style Playback Via Midi Receive
Operation Select the channel and set the “ON/OFF” for that chan- nel. Use the All OFF item to set all channels to OFF. CHORD DETECT display Setting the Chord Type for Style Play- back via MIDI Receive The explanations here apply to the CHORD DETECT display to be called up in step 4 of the “Basic Opera- tion”...
Page 206: Appendix
Appendix Troubleshooting Overall The PSR-3000/1500 does not turn on. • Securely insert the female plug into the socket on the PSR-3000/1500, and the male plug into a proper AC out- let. A click or pop is heard when the power is turned on or off.
Page 207 Voice The Voice selected from the Voice Selection display does not sound. • Check whether or not the selected part is turned on (page 77). • To select the Voice for the right-hand key range, press the PART SELECT [RIGHT 1] button. For the Voice to be lay- ered in the right-hand range, press the PART SELECT [RIGHT 2] button.
Page 208 When playing back one Style and selecting another, the newly selected Style doesn’t play at the proper Tempo. • This is normal; the Tempo setting remains constant when changing Styles. Starting a Song while playing back a Style stops Style playback.
Page 209 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 external media such as a SmartMedia card, you’ll need to reinsert/reconnect the same media to call up the Song again.
Page 210 Performance assistant technology Performance assistant technology does not work appropriately. • Press the SONG [STOP] button to stop Song playback, then set the [ACMP ON/OFF] and PART ON/OFF [LEFT] to off. Finally, restart the Song. Video out (PSR-3000) The PSR-3000 display contents cannot be sent via video out and do not show on an external monitor.
Page 211: Specifications
External Adapter (via USB to DEVICE) External Adapter (via USB to DEVICE) External Adapter (via USB to DEVICE) 1.5 MB 1 (Compatible with SmartMedia FAT12 or 16 format) PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual PSR-1500 — — 5 Preset + 2 User — —...
Page 212 Foot Controller 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 213: Index
Index Numerics 1–16 ... 146 A-B Repeat ... 41 AI ... 103 AI FINGERED ... 103 AI FULL KEYBOARD ... 103 Any key ... 140 ARABIC ... 82 ASSEMBLY ... 117 Auto Accompaniment Feature ... 45 AUTO REVOICE SETUP ... 89 Back Ground (Lyrics) ...
Page 214 ICON ... 70 Initializing Internet Settings ... 178 Internet Direct Connection ... 165 Internet Settings ... 174 Karaoke ... 54 Karao-key ... 140 Keyboard Parts ... 77 KEYBOARD/PANEL ... 32 KIRNBERGER ... 82 LAN ... 176 Language ... 19 LCD ... 12 Left ...
Page 215 SMF (Standard MIDI file) ... 200 Song ... 12 SONG CH 1-8/9-16 ... 87 Song channels ... 145 SOUND ... 97 Sound Creator ... 95 sound effects ... 31 SPLIT POINT ... 105 [STANDBY/ON] switch ... 12 Step Recording ... 112 Stop ACMP ...
Page 216 MEMO PSR-3000/1500 Owner’s Manual...
Page 217: 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 218: Fcc Information (U.s.a.)
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. OBSERVERA! Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så...
Page 219 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,...

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Table of Contents

Introduction

What Can You Do with the PSR-3000/1500

Panel Controls

Table of Contents

Playing the Keyboard

Setting up the PSR-3000/1500

REAR PANEL y [LCD CONTRAST] Knob

Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks

Handling Smartmedia TM *Memory Cards

Quick Guide

Playing the Demos

Operations in Basic Displays

Voice

Playing Voices

Practicing with the Preset Songs

Playing Backing Parts with the Performance Assistant Technology

Playing Accompaniment with the Auto Accompaniment Feature (Style Playback)

ONE TOUCH SETTING X [1]-[4] Buttons

The Multi Pads

Calling up Ideal Setups for each Song - Music Finder

Singing Along with Song Playback (Karaoke) or Your Own Performance

The Messages Shown in the Display

Trying out the Basic Features (Help)

Basic Operation

Menu

Instant Selection of the Displays-Direct Access

Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display)

UPPER OCTAVE R [UPPER OCTAVE] [-][+] Buttons

Restoring the Factory-Programmed Settings

Music Finder

Registration Memory

Voice Characteristics

Using, Creating and Editing Voices

Reference

Part

Playing Different Voices Simultaneously

Changing Pitch

Adding Effects to Voices Played on the Keyboard

Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE)

Voice Creating-Sound Creator

Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles

Style Characteristics

Selecting a Chord Fingering Type

Playing Only the Rhythm Channels of a Style

Style Playback-Related Settings

Convenient Music Finder Feature

Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance of the Style (MIXING CONSOLE)

Style Creator

The Multi Pads

Multi Pad Creating (Multi Pad Creator)

Multi Pad Editing (Multi Pad Creator)

Panel Setups - Registration

Memory

Registering and Saving Custom Panel Setups

Recalling the Registered Panel Setups

Using, Creating and Editing Songs

Compatible Song Types

Operations for Song Playback

Adjusting the Volume Balance and Voice Combination, Etc. (MIXING CONSOLE)

Practicing Songs with the Guide Functions

Recording Your Performance

Basic Editing Operation 1

Connecting the PSR-3000/1500 Directly to the Internet

Connecting the Instrument to the Internet

Operations in the Special Website

Accessing the Special Website

Glossary of Internet Terms

Editing Vocal Harmony Parameters

Using a Microphone (PSR-3000)

Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound

Talk Setting

Connecting Audio & Video Devices

Using Your Instrument with Other Devices

Connecting a Microphone or Guitar ([MIC./LINE IN] Jack) (PSR-3000)

Using the Footswitch or Foot Controller ([FOOT PEDAL] Jack)

Connecting External MIDI Devices ([MIDI] Terminals)

Connecting a Computer or USB Device

What Is MIDI