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Yamaha PortaTone PSR-A1000 Owner's Manual

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Before using the PSR-A1000, be sure to read "Precautions„ on pages 3-4.

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL Before using the PSR-A1000, be sure to read “Precautions„ on pages 3-4.
  • Page 2 The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your pur- chase to aid identification in the event of theft. Model No. Serial No. (bottom) PSR-A1000...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    • Use the specified adaptor (PA-300 or an equivalent recom- mended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.

  • Page 4: Saving Data

    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 Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-A1000! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the PSR-A1000. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.

  • Page 6: Accessories

    COPYRIGHT NOTICE 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, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings.

  • Page 7: Handling The Floppy Disk Drive (Fdd) And Floppy Disk

    Yamaha recommends that you use a commercially- available dry-type head cleaning disk to clean the head about once a month. Ask your Yamaha dealer about the availability of proper head-cleaning disks. • Never insert anything but floppy disks into the disk drive.

  • Page 8: About The Display Messages

    “protect” position (tab open). Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that you keep two copies of important data on separate floppy disks. This gives you a backup if one disk is lost or damaged.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disk... 7 About the Display Messages... 8 Application Index ... 12 What can you do with the PSR-A1000? ... 14 Setting Up the PSR-A1000 ... 16 Panel Controls and Terminals... 18 Quick Guide ... 20 Playing the Demos ...
  • Page 10 — Style Creator ... 99 About Creating Accompaniment Styles ... 99 Style File Format ... 100 Operation ... 100 Realtime Recording — Basic ... 101 PSR-A1000 Step Recording... 102 Assembling an Accompaniment Style —Assembly ... 103 Edit the Created Accompaniment Style ... 104 Change the Rhythmic Feel —...
  • Page 11 Copying and Formatting Disks — Disk ...134 Entering Your Name and Language Preference — Owner...135 Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the PSR-A1000 — System Reset ...135 Using Your PSR-A1000 with Other Devices... 136 Using the Headphones (PHONES jack)..136 Playing the sounds of the PSR-A1000 through...

  • Page 12: Application Index

    Listening to demo songs... page 49 Listening to the demo of the selected voices ... page 51 Listening to songs with the special voices of the PSR-A1000 ... page 113 Playing Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch...“Transpose Assign” on page 125 Combining two voices ...

  • Page 13: Psr-A1000

    (AUX OUT/OUTPUT jacks)” on page 136 Raising the volume ... ”Playing the sounds of the PSR-A1000 through an external audio system, and recording the sounds to an external recorder (AUX OUT/OUTPUT jacks)” on page 136 Connecting a computer...

  • Page 14: What Can You Do With The Psr-A1000

    Accompaniment (page 28, 56) Playing a chord with your left hand automatically plays the auto accompaniment backing. Select an accompaniment style — such as pop, jazz, Latin, etc. — and let the PSR-A1000 be your backing band! PSR-A1000 SCALE SETTING/...

  • Page 15: Multi Pads

    Multi Pad phrases by recording them directly from the keyboard. VOICE Enjoy a huge variety of realistic voices (page 25, 51) The PSR-A1000 features a wealth of exceptionally authentic and dynamic voices — including piano, strings, woodwinds, and more! PSR-A1000...

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Psr-A1000

    Connect the other end (normal AC plug) to the nearest electrical outlet. WARNING Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the Yamaha PA- 300 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. The use of an incompatible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the PSR-...

  • Page 17: Powering Up

    Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position,electricity is still flowing to the instrument at a minimum level. When not using the PSR-A1000 for an extended period of time, be sure to unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.

  • Page 18: Panel Controls And Terminals

    STYLE buttons ... P. 56 SCALE SETTING [SCALE SETTING] buttons ... P. 72 SCALE MEMORY [MEMORY] button ... P. 74 [SCALE MEMORY] buttons ... P. 74 PSR-A1000 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 CLICK MASTER VOLUME [MASTER VOLUME] dial... P. 17 STYLE CONTROL [ACMP] button ...
  • Page 19 [FOOT PEDAL 1 (SWITCH) ] jack... P. 137 [FOOT PEDAL 2] jack ... P. 136 AUX OUT (LEVEL FIXED) [L] [R] jacks ... P. 136 OUTPUT [L / L+R] [R] jacks ... P. 136 DC IN terminal ... P. 136 PSR-A1000...

  • Page 20: Quick Guide

    Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the demo mode and return to the MAIN display when you’ve finished playing the demo songs. When you’re done with the Demos, you can get to know your PSR-A1000 even better with these functions: • Song playback (page 21) •...

  • Page 21: Song Playback

    Song related buttons BALANCE and CHANNEL buttons The following songs are compatible for playback on the PSR-A1000. Refer to pages 66, 142 for more details on the logos. Disks bearing this logo contain song data for voices defined in the GM standard.
  • Page 22 Song Playback Press the [A] button to call up the Song Open display. If the MAIN screen is not displayed, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] button. PRESET (Songs for Demos) Press the [A] - [C] button to select the Voice/Style/Function folder. Quick Guide FLOPPY DISK (commercially available songs, your own songs, etc.)
  • Page 23 Press one of the [A] to [J] buttons to select the song file. Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to start playback. START/STOP NEW SONG SYNC. START While the song is playing, try using the Mute function to turn certain instrument channels off or on — letting you craft dynamic arrangements on the fly! 1) Press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button.
  • Page 24 Song Playback Finally, take the producer’s seat and try your hand at mixing. These Balance controls let you adjust the levels of the individual parts — the song, the style, and your playing. 1) Press the [BALANCE] button. 2) Press the [1 - 8 BALANCE Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to stop playback.

  • Page 25: Playing Voices

    Playing Voices The PSR-A1000 features a stunning variety of over 700 dynamic, rich and realistic voices. Try playing some of these voices now and hear what they can do for your music. Here, you’ll learn how to select individual voices, combine two voices in a layer, and split two voices between your left and right hands.

  • Page 26: Playing Two Voices Simultaneously

    Play the voices. Naturally, you can play the voice yourself from the keyboard, but you can also have the PSR-A1000 demonstrate the voice for you. Simply press the [8 button from the display above, and a Demo of the voice plays automatically.

  • Page 27: Playing Different Voices With The Left And Right Hands

    Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands Press the VOICE PART ON/OFF [LEFT] button to turn the LEFT part on. Press the [H] button to select the LEFT part. Select a voice group. Here, we’ll select the “STRINGS” group — so that you can play rich, orchestral chords with your left hand.

  • Page 28: Playing Styles

    Playing Styles Playing Styles The PSR-A1000 has a huge variety of musical “styles” that you can call upon to back up your own performance. They give you anything from a simple, yet effective piano backing or percussion accompaniment to a full band or orchestra.
  • Page 29 3 Play a chord with your left hand and play some notes in the right-hand range of the keyboard. The PSR-A1000 has various Harmony/Echo types (page 127). The Harmony/Echo type may change according to the selected MAIN voice. • Harmony/Echo is just one of the many Voice Effects you can use. Try out some of the other effects and see how they can enhance your performance (page 54).

  • Page 30: Style Sections

    Playing Styles Style Sections Each style in the auto accompaniment is made up of “sections.” Since each section is a rhythmic variation of the basic style, you can use them to add spice to your performance and mix up the beats — while you’re playing. Intros, Endings, Main patterns, and Breaks —...
  • Page 31 I Accompaniment Structure INTRO (page xx) INTRO (page 63) INTRO A (max. four patterns) MAIN VARIATION via BREAK ENDING (page xx) ENDING A ENDING (page 63) (max. four patterns) • An Intro doesn’t necessarily have to be at the beginning! If you want, you can play an Intro section in the middle of your performance by simply pressing the [INTRO] button at the desired point.

  • Page 32: Playing With The Songs

    Playing Along with the PSR-A1000 In this section, try using the PSR-A1000’s song playback features to cancel or mute the right-hand melody while you play the part yourself. It’s like having a very talented and versatile playing partner accompany you while you perform.

  • Page 33: Recording

    Recording The PSR-A1000 lets you record, too — quickly and easily. Try out the Quick Recording feature now and capture your keyboard performance. 1 - 3 Select a voice for recording. Use the same operations as in “Playing a Voice” on pages 25, 26.

  • Page 34: Setting An Oriental Scale

    Setting an Oriental Scale 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.

  • Page 35: Basic Operations - Organizing Your Data

    The PSR-A1000 utilizes a variety of data types — including voices, accompaniment styles, songs, multi pads and registration memory settings. Much of this data is already programmed and contained in the PSR-A1000; you can also create and edit your own data with some of the functions on the instrument.

  • Page 36: Example - Open/Save Display For Voice

    Each Open/Save display consists of PRESET, USER, and FLOPPY DISK drive pages. PRESET drive The files that are pre- programmed and installed internally to the PSR-A1000 are kept here. Preset files can be loaded but cannot be re-written. However, you can use a preset file as a basis for creating your...

  • Page 37: Selecting Files And Folders

    This display (“Open/Save” display) is typical of those used to call up and store files (voice files). The PSR-A1000 already contains a variety of voices in the PRESET section. You can store your own original voices created with the Sound Creator function to the USER or FLOPPY DISK section.

  • Page 38: File/Folder-Related Operations

    The currently selected file/folder is highlighted. To select another file/folder, press one of the [A] - [J] buttons. To cancel, press the [8M] (CANCEL) button. Input the new name (page 42). PSR-A1000 ](OK) button. Press the [8L] (OK) button. To cancel, press the [8M] (CANCEL) button.

  • Page 39: Moving Files/Folders

    files. In the case of a folder cut- and-paste operation (for floppy disk), an entire folder can be cut; however, only the specific files which can be handled in the current Open/ Save display will be pasted. PSR-A1000...

  • Page 40: Copying Files/Folders

    (USER/FLOPPY DISK). When the [6M] (ALL) button is pressed, the [6M] (ALL) button changes to “ALL OFF,” letting you release or cancel the selection. PSR-A1000 Call up the destination display. Only the USER and FLOPPY DISK pages can be selected as the destination.

  • Page 41: Saving Files

    (half size), marks (half size) case — Alphabet (lowercase letters, half size), numbers (half size), marks (half size) The internal memory capac- ity of the PSR-A1000 is about 260KB. Memory capacity for 2DD and 2HD floppy disks is about 720KB and 1440KB, respectively.

  • Page 42: Entering Characters

    ] (OK) or [ENTER] button. I Entering numbers Press and hold down the appropriate button, [2 while, or press it repeatedly until the desired number is selected. PSR-A1000 ] - [7 ] and [2 ]- [6 ], corresponding to the character you wish to enter.

  • Page 43: Changing The Icon

    [DATA ENTRY] dial, and call up the selected item by pressing the [ENTER] button on the panel. Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data BACK NEXT Turns pages for icon selection. Enters the selected icon. Cancels the icon selection operation. DATA ENTRY DATA ENTRY PSR-A1000 ENTER...

  • Page 44: Direct Access - Instant Selection Of Displays

    In the example below, Direct Access is used to call up the display for selecting the Chord Fingering (page 123). Refer to the Direct Access Chart (page 45) for a list of the displays that can be called up with the Direct Access function. PSR-A1000 DIRECT ACCESS...

  • Page 45: Direct Access Chart

    KEYBOARD TOUCH assignment REVERB settings PORTAMENTO TIME settings DSP settings EFFECT TYPE selection TRANSPOSE assignment TRANSPOSE settings MIDI CLOCK setting TAP settings — — REPEAT / CHORD MATCH settings PEDAL1 function assignment PEDAL2 function assignment PITCH BEND RANGE settings PSR-A1000...

  • Page 46: Help Messages

    Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Help Messages The Help messages give you explanations and descriptions of all the main functions and features of the PSR-A1000. MENU DEMO HELP FUNCTION Help messages also feature links to the detailed explanation or actual setting display of the selected topic.

  • Page 47: Using The Metronome

    The sound, volume level, and the beat (time signature) of the metronome can all be changed (page 132). TAP TEMPO Songs and accompaniment styles have been given default (initial) tempo settings, designed to best suit the song/style. PSR-A1000...

  • Page 48: Tap Tempo

    Indicates the default (initial) tempo setting for the currently selected accompaniment style (unless the tempo has been changed manually). PSR-A1000 TAP TEMPO TEMPO RESET Tap the [TAP TEMPO] button twice to change the tempo. Hitting the [TAP TEMPO] button produces a tapping sound.

  • Page 49: Reference

    Playing the Demos The PSR-A1000 is an extraordinarily versatile and sophisticated instrument, featuring a wide variety of dynamic voices Reference and rhythms, plus a wealth of advanced functions. Three different types of Demo songs have been specially prepared showcasing the stunning sound and features of the PSR-A1000.
  • Page 50 FUNCTION demo. Select the desired word or item by using the [DATAENTRY] dial, then press the [ENTER] button or number buttons ([1 to call it up. EXIT Return to the MAIN screen. PSR-A1000 BACK NEXT MAIN LAYER LEFT ], [2 ], etc.)

  • Page 51: Voices

    Voices The PSR-A1000 gives you an enormous selection of authentic voices, including various keyboard instruments, strings and brass — and many, many more. Selecting a Voice Press the [MAIN] button to turn the MAIN part on, then press [F] button to call up the menu for selecting the MAIN voice.
  • Page 52 These voices capture the dynamic textures and subtle nuances of electric instruments — thanks to a huge amount of memory and some very sophisticated programming. Sweet! These acoustic instrument sounds also benefit from Yamaha’s sophisticated technology — and feature a sound so finely detailed and natural, you’ll swear you’re playing the real thing! Drum Various drum and percussion sounds are assigned to individual keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard.

  • Page 53: Layer/Left - Playing Several Sounds Simultaneously

    Layer/Left — Playing Several Sounds Simultaneously The PSR-A1000 lets you set three voices for simultaneous play: MAIN, LAYER, and LEFT. By effectively combining these three, you can create richly textured, multi-instrument setups for your performance. Playing a layer of two voices Playing two voices separately —...

  • Page 54: Left - Setting Separate Voices For The Left And Right Sections Of The Keyboard

    Sustain depth (page 82). I DSP The PSR-A1000 features a variety of dynamic built-in digital effects, letting you process the sound in various ways. You can use DSP to enhance the voices in subtle ways — such as by applying chorus to add animation and depth, or using a symphonic effect to give the sound warmth and richness.

  • Page 55: Pitch Bend Wheel

    Strings), the strings part sustains, adding a natural richness to the overall accompaniment sound. PITCH BEND Wheel Use the PSR-A1000 PITCH BEND wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel away from you) or down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard.

  • Page 56: Styles

    Styles The PSR-A1000 features styles (accompaniment patterns) in a variety of different musical genres including pops, jazz, Latin and dance. To use it, all you have to do is play the chords with your left hand as you perform and the selected Accompaniment Style (style) matching your music will automatically play along, instantly following the chords you play.
  • Page 57 (chan- nels 9 - 16) are temporarily INTRO replaced by the selected accompaniment style — let- ting you try out and use dif- ferent accompaniment with the song (page 68). PSR-A1000...

  • Page 58: Playing A Style's Rhythm Channels Only

    To listen to only one instrument by itself, hold down the appropriate button for the channel to set the channel to SOLO. To cancel SOLO, simply press the appropriate channel button again. PSR-A1000 MAIN ENDING / rit.

  • Page 59: Chord Fingerings

    (based on the previously played chord, etc.). AI FULL KEYBOARD When this advanced auto accompaniment mode is engaged, the PSR-A1000 will automatically create appropriate accompaniment while you play just about anything, anywhere on the keyboard using both hands. You don’t have to worry about specifying the accompaniment chords.
  • Page 60 (e.g. some minor chords followed by CmM7 the minor seventh). CmM7 • You can also have the PSR-A1000 “teach” you Cm7 5 how to play Fingered CmM7 chords. From the CHORD FINGERING display Cdim (page 123), specify the...

  • Page 61: Arranging The Style Pattern (Sections: Main A/ B/C/D, Intro, Ending, Break)

    Arranging the Style Pattern The PSR-A1000 features various types of Auto Accompaniment Areas that allow you to vary the arrangement of the Style. They are: Intro, Main, Break and Ending. By switching among them as you play, you can easily produce the dynamic elements of a professional- sounding arrangement in your performance.

  • Page 62: Stopping The Style Playback While Releasing Keys (Sync. Stop)

    As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the style starts. The style stops when you release your left hand from the keys. Playing a chord with your left hand automatically restarts the style. PSR-A1000 MAIN ENDING / rit. AUTO...

  • Page 63: Selecting Intro And Ending Types (Intro/Ending)

    SYNC. START START/STOP You can also add a fill-in by pressing the selected MAIN button again. You can temporarily disable Auto Fill In during a perfor- mance by pressing the next Main section’s button twice quickly. PSR-A1000...

  • Page 64: The Multi Pads

    The Multi Pads The PSR-A1000 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. Playing the Multi Pads Select the desired bank in the MULTI PAD Bank display (page 35).

  • Page 65: Multi Pad Edit

    This function lets you copy individual Multi Pad settings from one Multi Pad bank to another. Open/Save display for Multi Pads (page 35) Select the desired Multi Pad(s). The same as the Open/Save display on pages 38 and 41. The Multi Pad Calls up the upper level directory page. PSR-A1000...

  • Page 66: Song Playback

    Disks having this logo mark feature song data compatible with GM (General MIDI). Disks having this logo mark feature song data compatible with Yamaha’s XG format. XG is a significant enhancement of the “GM system level 1” standard, providing more voices, greater editing control, and support for multiple effect sections and effect types.

  • Page 67: Song Playback

    START/STOP EXIT button in order to go back to the Make sure that the Language setting for the instrument (page 135) is the same as that of the file name of the song that you are playing back. PSR-A1000...
  • Page 68 The style automatically stops when the song finishes or is stopped. Some of the internal songs have been created using the accompaniment styles. For these songs, the accompaniment styles are automatically started when starting song playback. PSR-A1000 The accompaniment stops when you stop the song. If...

  • Page 69: Playing Back Songs On Disk

    This data specifies a certain location in the song data. Channel Refers to the MIDI channel in the song data. The chan- nels are assigned as shown below for the PSR-A1000. Song 1 - 16 Accompaniment Style 9 - 16 PSR-A1000...

  • Page 70: Muting Specific Parts - Track1/Track2/Extra Tracks

    A to point B is played back repeatedly. Regardless of whether the song is playing back or is stopped, pressing the [TOP] button returns to point A. Stop the song. START/STOP PSR-A1000 METRO- REPEAT NOME Use this button to turn on/off the right-hand part.

  • Page 71: Displaying The Lyrics

    In this example, select “Lyrics” in the Function folder of the PRESET (SONG) page. If the selected song contains chord data, chord names are displayed with the lyrics. METRO- REPEAT NOME The lyrics can be changed METRO- REPEAT NOME (page 98). EXIT PSR-A1000...

  • Page 72: Using Oriental Scales - Scale Setting/Scale Tuning/Scale Memory

    Selects the note between the notes. to be tuned. PSR-A1000 Selects which parts should be affected by the scale setting. Select the part to be set by pressing 6 or 7 [ and set the function ON or...

  • Page 73: Equal Temperament

    -14.1 -20.3 -7.8 -6.3 -10.2 -2.3 -11.7 -7.0 -6.3 -14.1 -2.3 -10.2 -50.0 -50.0 -27.3 -15.6 18.0 -11.7 14.1 -15.6 18.0 -11.7 15.6 -3.9 10.2 -3.1 -27.3 -10.2 -17.2 -3.9 -7.8 -11.7 -3.9 -7.8 -3.1 -7.8 -10.2 -3.9 -11.7 PSR-A1000...

  • Page 74: Memorizing The Scale Setting - Scale Memory

    Saving Your Scale Settings The scale settings memorized to the SCALE MEMORY [1]–[6] buttons are saved as a single file. BANK 01 PSR-A1000 All settings memorized to the buttons [1]–[6] are referred to as a “bank.” The banks can be saved to “USER” or “FLOPPY DISK”...

  • Page 75: Recalling The Scale Setting

    Using Oriental Scales – Scale Setting/Scale Tuning/Scale Memory The SCALE TUNE EDIT display appears. For details on this display, see below. If you press a SCALE MEMORY button to which nothing is memorized, the current scale settings remain and nothing changes. PSR-A1000...

  • Page 76: Saving And Recalling Custom Panel Setups - Registration Memory

    Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups — Registration Memory Registration Memory is a powerful feature that lets you set up the PSR-A1000 just as you want — selecting specific voices, styles, effect settings etc. — and save your custom panel setup for future recall. Then, when you need those settings, simply press the appropriate REGISTRATION MEMORY button.

  • Page 77: Saving Your Registration Memory Setups

    Press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button and [EXIT] button to call up the MAIN display. The REGISTRATION EDIT display appears. For details on this display, see below. PSR-A1000...

  • Page 78: Recalling A Registration Memory Setup

    REGISTRATION MEMORY FREEZE Press the appropriate REGISTRATION MEMORY button (any whose indicators are green) to recall the desired settings. REGISTRATION MEMORY FREEZE PSR-A1000 MEMORY Select the Freeze settings. You can program your Registration Memory presets to be called up in sequence, in any order you desire.

  • Page 79: Editing Voices - Sound Creator

    Editing Voices — Sound Creator The PSR-A1000 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 for future recall.

  • Page 80: Sound Creator Parameters

    0 — –– Produces more dramatic level drops, the more softly you play. 64 — – Normal response. 127 — Produces high volume for any playing strength (fixed) PSR-A1000 Other location VOICE EFFECT (TOP PANEL) MIXING CONSOLE MIXING CONSOLE MIXING CONSOLE...
  • Page 81 Filter can be used to produce electronic, synthesizer-like effects. Frequency (pitch) Resonance Resonance Frequency (pitch) Level ATTACK DECAY RELEASE Time Key on Key off If RELEASE is set to a large value, the sustain becomes long. PSR-A1000...
  • Page 82 HARMONY The explanations here apply to step #3 on page 79. The parameters are the same as for HARMONY/ECHO display of FUNCTION. For details, see page 128. PSR-A1000 Determines the Sustain depth of each voice when the [SUSTAIN] button is set to on.

  • Page 83: Recording Your Performances And Creating Songs - Song Creator

    This is ideal for making precise recordings, or for recording parts that are difficult to play. I Song Editing (page 93) The PSR-A1000 also lets you edit the songs you’ve recorded by the Quick Recording, Multi Recording and Step Recording methods. METRO-...

  • Page 84: Quick Recording

    You can edit the recorded song data from the SONG CREATOR (1 - 16) displays (page 96). Press the [6 ] button from the Open/Save display for Song to store the recorded data (page 35, 41). PSR-A1000 I When recording over the part of an internal song or a song on disk with your own performance: Select the desired song (page 67, 69).

  • Page 85: Multi Recording

    Accompaniment style RHYTHM 2 Accompaniment style BASS Accompaniment style CHORD1 Accompaniment style CHORD2 Accompaniment style PAD Accompaniment style PHRASE1 Accompaniment style PHRASE2 MIDI The part is automatically selected when setting the several channels to “REC” at the same time. PSR-A1000...
  • Page 86 You can edit the recorded song data from the SONG CREATOR (1 - 16) displays (page 96). Press the [6 ] button from the Open/Save display for Song to store the recorded data (page 35, 41). PSR-A1000 When selecting the MIDI part • Setting a single channel to MIDI...

  • Page 87: Recording Individual Notes - Step Record

    CHD (Chord) page. The voices in the USER and FLOPPY DISK pages can- not be selected for Step recording. You can select voices from the PRESET page; however, these may sound slightly different from the original voice. PSR-A1000...
  • Page 88 I Gate Time The following settings are available: Normal ... Tenuto ... Staccato... Staccatissimo ... Manual ... The gate time (note length) can be specified as a percentage by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial. PSR-A1000 000- 000- 000- 000- 000- 000-...

  • Page 89: Recording Melodies - Step Record (Note)

    SONG CREATOR (1 - 16) display (page 96). Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs — Song Creator -2 While holding down this note... -1 Press this button to display the dotted notes. -1 Call up the normal notes by pressing this button. PSR-A1000...

  • Page 90: Recording Chord Changes For The Auto Accompaniment - Step Record (Chord)

    MAIN Press the [BREAK] button to specify the Break section, and enter the chords as shown at right. BREAK INTRO PSR-A1000 MAIN B Select this note value and play the chords indicated at right. Select this note value and play the chords indicated at right.
  • Page 91 End mark automatically follows the Ending data. When a section other than Ending is input, the End mark is set two measures after the final section. The End mark can be freely set to any position desired. PSR-A1000 MAIN B...

  • Page 92: Select The Recording Options: Starting, Stopping, Punching In/Out - Rec Mode

    Start/ play back original data PUNCH IN AT=003 PUNCH OUT AT=006 PSR-A1000 These settings determine how recording will stop as well as what happens to previously recorded data. Replace All This deletes all data following the point at which recording is stopped.

  • Page 93: Editing A Recorded Song

    “human” feel in the recording. Selects the quantize size (resolution). See the below for the details. 1/32 note 1/16 note + 1/8 note triplet * 1/8 note + 1/16 note + 1/8 note triplet * 1/16 note triplet * PSR-A1000...
  • Page 94 Mix results. The Undo function only has one level; only the previous operation can be undone. PSR-A1000 These let you specify the two source channels to be mixed. If “COPY” is selected here, the data from Source 1 is copied to the Destination channel.

  • Page 95: Channel Transpose

    Calls up the SONG display, from which you can save the edited data. Calls up the SONG display, from which you can save the edited data. Use this to checkmark the selected item. Checkmarked items are stored with the song. PSR-A1000...

  • Page 96: Editing Note Events - 1 - 16

    Data List booklet (Voice List). P.Bnd (Pitch bend) Determines the pitch bend value. A.T. (After touch) Determines the after touch value. PSR-A1000 Adds a new event to the Event List. Determines the channel to be edited. Calls up the Step Recording display (page 88).

  • Page 97: Editing Chord Events - Chd

    Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs — Song Creator Press this to convert the recorded chord and section entries into song data. To actually enter an edited value, move the cursor away from the value or press the SONG [START/STOP] but- ton. PSR-A1000...

  • Page 98: Inputting And Editing Lyrics

    EXIT Execute the settings by pressing the [EXIT] button. PSR-A1000 When “MAIN FILTER” or “ACCOMPANIMENT FILTER” is selected, these select the item, scrolling up/down to the top or the bottom. When “CONTROL CHANGE FILTER” is selected, these select the item, scrolling up/down eight items at a time.

  • Page 99: Creating Accompaniment Styles - Style Creator

    Chord 1 Rhythm 1 Chord 2 Chord 2 Rhythm 2 Bass Phrase 1 Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Chord 1 Phrase 2 Chord 2 Rhythm 1 Phrase 1 Rhythm 2 Phrase 2 Bass Chord 1 Chord 2 Phrase 1 Phrase 2 PSR-A1000...

  • Page 100: Style File Format

    Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator Style File Format The Style File Format (SFF) combines all of Yamaha’s auto accompaniment know-how into a single unified format. By using the edit functions, you can take full advantage of the SFF format and freely create your own styles.

  • Page 101: Realtime Recording - Basic

    • Only Drum Kit/SFX Kit can be selected for the RHY 2 channel. • For the non-rhythm chan- nels (BASS - PHR 2), all- voices with the exception of the Drum Kit/SFX Kit can be selected. PSR-A1000...

  • Page 102: Step Recording

    Press the [F] (TRACK EVT) button to switch between the Event display (Note, Control Change, etc.) and the Control display (System Exclusive, etc.). Make sure to set the record channel from another display (e.g., BASIC display; page 100) beforehand. PSR-A1000 You can also select the desired section for recording by pressing appropriate panel button.

  • Page 103: Assembling An Accompaniment Style -Assembly

    #2, the currently specified section and channel are also changed. The channels being recorded are also changed and recording is stopped automatically. The PLAY TYPE parameter affects only the playback, and does not change the actual accompaniment style data. PSR-A1000...

  • Page 104: Edit The Created Accompaniment Style

    (for example, the 2nd and 3rd beats, if “3” is selected). In all cases, “A” types produce minimum effect, “B” types produce medium effect, and “C” types produce maximum effect. PSR-A1000 Calls up the Style display and lets you store the edited accompaniment style data.
  • Page 105 Determines the settings for each of the Dynamics parameters (see the list below). Velocity is determined by how strongly you play the keyboard. The more strongly you play the keyboard, the higher the velocity value and, hence, the louder the sound. PSR-A1000...

  • Page 106: Editing The Channel Data

    This function lets you remove specific events from the selected channel. Use the [4 to select the desired event type to be removed. PSR-A1000 ] (TOP) and [5 ] (LAST) buttons to specify the first and last measures in the ] (DEST) button to specify the first measure of the destination location, to which...

  • Page 107: Making Style File Format Settings -Parameter

    “Play Root” and “Play Chord,” respectively. In this case, you can change chords and hear the result- ing sound for all channels. C C C C C C C7sus4 Csus2 chord note C, R = recommended note C C R PSR-A1000...

  • Page 108: Rtr (Retrigger Rule)

    Retrigger To Root The note is retriggered with a new attack at the root note of the next chord. However, the octave of the new note remains the same. PSR-A1000 Example — When the highest key is F Root changes...

  • Page 109: Creating Multi Pad - Multi Pad Creator

    Creating Multi Pad — Multi Pad Creator The PSR-A1000 lets you create your own original Multi Pad phrases — which you can use in your performances in the same way as the preset Multi Pads. Operation Select the desired Multi Pad Bank for editing.

  • Page 110: Multi Pad Realtime Recording - Record

    If a Multi Pad is played while Style is playing and the Chord Match function for that pad is ON, the phrase will be automatically re-harmonized to match the accompaniment chords. PSR-A1000 Turn Repeat/Chord Match of each pad on or off (see below).

  • Page 111: Step Recording Or Editing Multi Pads - Edit

    finely adjust the phrase length for the Pad. This would be convenient, for example, in synchronizing repeat playback of a Pad (set to Repeat On) with the keyboard and auto accompaniment playback. • Since the Multi Pads have only one track (channel), the track (channel) cannot be changed. Creating Multi Pad — Multi Pad Creator PSR-A1000...

  • Page 112: Adjust The Volume Balance And Changing Voices - Mixing Console

    This contains settings related to the volume and voice of each part/channel. Here you can also enable the Auto Revoice feature — which automatically plays XG-compatible songs (page 143) with the rich and dynamic voices that are exclusive to the PSR-A1000. This gives you much more authentic and realistic instrument sounds for your song playback.

  • Page 113: Setting The Level Balance And Voice - Volume/Voice

    Adjust the Volume Balance and Changing Voices — Mixing Console Set this to ON to enable automatic replacement of the XG voices (in XG song data) with the special voices of the PSR-A1000. To use the normal XG voice set, turn this off. Allows you to select the specific voice to...

  • Page 114: Changing The Tone Of The Voice - Filter

    OCTAVE...Determines the range of the pitch change in octaves, over two octaves up or down. The TUNING...Determines the pitch of the instrument. PSR-A1000 Switches between the HARMONIC and BRIGHTNESS parameters. higher the value, the longer the time it takes for the pitch to change. Portamento is only applied when you play legato (playing the next note before releasing the previous one).

  • Page 115: Adjusting The Effects

    There are three effect sec- tions: Reverb, Chorus, and DSP (which contains a vari- ety of effect types). For details, refer to the Effect Block list (page 116). PSR-A1000...
  • Page 116 REVERB All parts CHORUS All parts Main, Layer, Left, Song (Ch. 1 - 16), Style PSR-A1000 Determines the level of the effect (return level). This is not available when BLOCK is set to “DSP,” PARAMETER is set to “CONNECTION,” and VALUE is set to “Insertion.”...

  • Page 117: Effect Structure

    Effect Structure The PSR-A1000 features the following digital effect systems. The effect type, depth, and various parameters can be set with the panel controls. About the Effect Connections – System and Insertion All the effect blocks are connected or routed in one of two ways: System or Insertion. System applies the selected effect to all parts, while Insertion applies the selected effect to one specific part.

  • Page 118: Making Global And Other Important Settings - Function

    Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function The Function mode gives you access to various advanced functions related to the instrument as a whole. These sophisticated functions let you customize the PSR-A1000 to your own musical needs and preferences. Operation...

  • Page 119: Making Midi Settings

    I Receive (page 131) This determines how the parts of the PSR-A1000 respond to data from connected MIDI devices — i.e., which parts are assigned to which MIDI Receive channels.

  • Page 120: Fine Tuning The Pitch - Master Tune

    Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Fine Tuning the Pitch — Master Tune The explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 118. Tuning the Overall Pitch — Master Tune PSR-A1000 Determines the overall pitch of the PSR- A1000, from 414.8 - 466.8 Hz.

  • Page 121: Setting Song-Related Parameters - Song Settings

    first measure, before the actual note data. When Quick Start is set to “ON,” the PSR-A1000 reads all ini- tial non-note data of the song at the highest possible speed, then automatically slows down to the appropri- ate tempo at the first note.

  • Page 122: Setting Auto Accompaniment-Related Parameters - Style Setting, Split Point, And Chord Fingering

    (in the Auto Accompaniment area of the keyboard). The PSR-A1000 lets you automatically enable Sync Stop (page 62) simply by quickly pressing/releasing keys in the Auto Accompaniment area of the keyboard.

  • Page 123: Setting The Fingering Method - Chord Fingering

    [FOOT PEDAL 1/2] jack. For example, pressing down on one pedal may turn the selected function on, while pressing a different make/ brand of pedal may turn the function off. If necessary, use this setting to reverse the operation. PSR-A1000...

  • Page 124: Pedal-Controllable Functions

    You can specify how far down you should press on the foot pedal until the damper effect starts working. This can be set for certain kinds of pedals, such as the foot pedal (YAMAHA FC7) (FOOT PEDAL 2 only). UP/DOWN When GLIDE or PITCH BEND is selected, this determines whether the pitch change goes up (is raised) or down (is lowered).

  • Page 125: Changing The Touch Sensitivity And Transpose - Keyboard/Panel

    Best for players with a heavy touch. Requires moderately strong playing for higher volume. Produces high volume with moderate playing strength. Produces relatively high volume even with light playing strength. Best for players with a light touch. TRANSPOSE RESET PSR-A1000...

  • Page 126: Setting The Registration Sequence, Freeze, And Voice Set

    Maintaining Panel Settings — Freeze This lets you specify the settings you want to be maintained or left unchanged, even when changing Registration Memory presets. For details, see page 78. PSR-A1000 Indicates the file name of the selected Registration Memory bank.

  • Page 127: Changing The Automatically Selected Voice Settings - Voice Set

    Auto Accompaniment area of the keyboard. This parameter is not available when Multi Assign, Echo, Tremolo, or Trill is selected in Type above. This lets you assign the Harmony effect to various parts. For details, see page 128. PSR-A1000...
  • Page 128 Harmony is applied only to the Main part. When the Main part is turned off, Harmony is not applied. Layer Harmony is applied only to the Layer part. When the Layer part is turned off, Harmony is not applied. PSR-A1000 Split point Harmony notes (based on the chord...

  • Page 129: Setting The Midi Parameters

    Local Control Turns the Local Control for each part on or off. When Local Control is set to “ON,” the keyboard of the PSR-A1000 controls its own (local) internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be played directly from the keyboard. If you set Local to “OFF,”...

  • Page 130: Transmitting Midi Data - Transmit

    I Receive Transpose When this parameter is set to “OFF,” note data received by the PSR-A1000 is not transposed, and when it is set to “ON,” the received note data is transposed according to the current PSR-A1000 keyboard transpose (page 125) setting.

  • Page 131: Receiving Midi Data - Receive

    The LEFT part is controlled by the MIDI data received on the corresponding channel. KEYBOARD MIDI note data received by the PSR-A1000 plays the corresponding notes in the same way as if they are played on the keyboard. ACMP RHYTHM1-2 The received notes are used as the accompaniment RHYTHM 1 and RHYTHM 2.

  • Page 132: Other Settings - Utility

    Determines which sound is used for the metronome. Bell Off ... Conventional metronome sound, with no bell. Bell On... Conventional metronome sound, with bell. PSR-A1000 Determines the time the volume is held at 0 following the fade out (range of 0 - 5.0 seconds).

  • Page 133: Making Settings For The Display And Voice Number Indication - Config 2

    PRESET page of the VOICE display (page 51). This is useful when you want to check the proper bank select MSB/LSB values and program number to specify when selecting the voice from an external MIDI device. PSR-A1000...

  • Page 134: Copying And Formatting Disks - Disk

    Copying and Formatting Disks — Disk Copying from Disk to Disk As shown below, first copy the data of the original (source) disk to the PSR-A1000, then copy the data to the backup (destination) disk. Press the [F] button. A message appears, prompting you to insert the source disk.

  • Page 135: Entering Your Name And Language Preference - Owner

    Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the PSR-A1000 — System Reset This operation lets you restore the PSR-A1000 to its original factory settings. These settings include System Setup, MIDI Setup, User Effect, and Files & Folders. Restores the System Setup parameters to the original factory settings.

  • Page 136: Using Your Psr-A1000 With Other Devices

    fixed level, regardless of the [MASTER VOLUME] control setting. MIDI FOOT PEDAL • If you connect the PSR-A1000 to a monaural device, use only the OUTPUT L/L+R jack. To powered speaker Audio cable RCA pin plug AUX OUT...

  • Page 137: Using The Pedal (Footswitch) Or Foot Controller (Foot Pedal 1/2 Jack)

    (MIDI terminals) Using a standard MIDI cable, connect the external MIDI device to the MIDI terminal(s) of the PSR-A1000. Make sure to set the HOST SELECT switch (page 18) to MIDI when you use these connectors. For more information about connections, see “What You Can Do With MIDI”...

  • Page 138: Connecting To A Computer (Midi Terminals/To Host Terminal)

    first, then that of the PSR-A1000. • If you do not use the TO HOST terminal of the PSR-A1000, make sure you disconnect the cable from the terminal. If the cable is left connected, the PSR-A1000 may not function properly.

  • Page 139: What's Midi

    Install the included UX256/UX96 driver to the computer, and connect the UX256/UX96 to the PSR- A1000 with a MIDI cable. Set the HOST SELECT switch on the PSR-A1000 to “MIDI.” For details, refer to the owner’s manual of the UX256/UX96. MIDI OUT...
  • Page 140 PSR-A1000 features a built-in sequencer that lets you record performance data, this recording equipment is unnecessary. Instead, your digital instrument — the PSR-A1000 — allows you to both record and play back the data. However, we also need a sound source to produce the audio, which eventually comes from your speakers.

  • Page 141: Midi Channels

    (when was it released) Velocity (about how strong) 120 (strong) Panel operations on the PSR-A1000, such as playing the keyboard and selecting voices, are processed and stored as MIDI data. The auto accompaniment styles and songs also consist of MIDI data.

  • Page 142: What You Can Do With Midi

    MIDI receive MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI transmit When you want to use the PSR-A1000 as an XG- compatible multi-timbral tone generator, set the receive part for MIDI channels 1 to 16 to “SONG” in MIDI Receive (page 131). Play and control the PSR-A1000 from a separate...

  • Page 143: Sequence Format

    • The PSR-A1000 is capable of displaying lyrics when an XF file containing lyric data is played. I Style File The Style File Format – SFF – is Yamaha’s original style file format which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types.

  • Page 144: Troubleshooting

    PSR-A1000 Possible Cause and Solution Make sure that the PSR-A1000 has been plugged in properly (page 16). This is normal when electrical current is applied to the instrument. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the PSR-A1000 may produce interference.
  • Page 145 Each voice has its own suitable preset values which are automatically recalled when the corresponding Voice Set parameters are turned on (page 127). This is normal and is a result of the PSR-A1000’s sampling system. This is normal. Some voices have a pitch limit which, when reached, causes this type of pitch shift.

  • Page 146: Specifications

    Device Flash Memory (internal) Flash Availability Tempo Tempo Range Tap Tempo Metronome PSR-A1000 276 regular voices + 480 XG voices + 20 Drum Kits Reverb Chorus REVERB CHORUS Single Finger, Fingered, Fingered On Bass, Multi Finger, AI Fingered, Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording, Song Editing Record Channels Song (SMF), Style (SFF), Registration, Voice, etc.
  • Page 147 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 148: Index

    Changing the Touch Sensitivity and Transpose ... 125 Channel ... 58, 69, 93, 106, 121 Channel Messages ... 141 Channel Muting ... 58 PSR-A1000 CHANNEL ON/OFF...58, 69 [CHANNEL ON / OFF] button ...19, 58, 69 Channel Transpose ...95 CHD ...97 Chord ...85...
  • Page 149 Making Settings for Fade In/Out, Metronome, Parameter Lock, and Tap ...132 Making Settings for the Display and Voice Number Indication ...133 Making Settings for the Pedals and Keyboard ...123 Making Style File Format Settings...107 Master Tune...120 [MASTER VOLUME] dial ...18, 17 Mean-Tone ...73 Index PSR-A1000...
  • Page 150 Playing Several Sounds Simultaneously...53 Playing Styles...28 Playing the Demos...20, 49 Playing the Internal Songs ...67 Playing the sounds of the PSR-A1000 through an external audio system, and recording the sounds to an external recorder ...136 Playing Two Voices Simultaneously...26 Playing Voices ...25 Playing with the Songs ...32...
  • Page 151 Remove Event ... 106 Repeat Playback of a Specific Range ... 70 [REPEAT] button ... 18, 70 Resonance... 81 Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the PSR-A1000... 135 Reverb... 117 REVERB DEPTH (Sound Creator) ... 82 [REW] button ... 18, 69 Rhythm ... 85 Root ...
  • Page 152 Using Oriental Scales – Scale Setting/Scale Tuning/ Scale Memory ... 72 Using the USB terminal on your computer with a USB/MIDI interface (UX256, etc.)... 139 Using Your PSR-A1000 with Other Devices ... 136 Utility ... 132 [VARIATION] button ... 19, 55 Velocity... 88, 105 Velocity Change ...
  • Page 153 MEMO PSR-A1000...
  • Page 154 ADVARSEL: Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sálæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — ogsá selvom der or slukket pá apparatets afbryder. VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta. (standby) PSR-A1000...
  • Page 155 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha 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. CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA MEXICO Yamaha de Mexico S.A.
  • Page 156 Yamaha PK CLUB (Portable Keyboard Home Page, English only) http://www.yamahaPKclub.com/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2002 Yamaha Corporation Printed in Indonesia ??????? ???AP???.?-01A0...

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