Yamaha PSR-270, Portatone manual Midi

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Step 6 MIDI

Using MIDI

The PSR-270 also features rear panel MIDI terminals (MIDI IN and MIDI OUT) as well as a comprehensive set of MIDI functions, that let you use the instrument in a variety of record- ing and performance applications.

●Sending original song and One Touch Setting data to another PSR-270.

PSR-270

MIDI transmit

MIDI OUT		MIDI IN

PSR-270

MIDI IN		MIDI OUT

MIDI receive

➔ See “Using Bulk Dump Send to Save Data“ on pages 99 - 102.

●Using the MDF3 MIDI Data Filer to store and recall original PSR-270 data.

MIDI transmit	Save/load data
MIDI transmit
MIDI OUT	MIDI IN
PSR-270
MIDI IN	MIDI OUT
MIDI receive	MDF3

➔ See “Using Bulk Dump Send to Save Data“ on pages 99 - 102.

●Playing back multi-track song data (up to 16 channels) on the PSR-270.

Set Remote Channel (page 97) to “off.”

PSR-270

Available disks

➔See page 97.

MIDI IN	MIDI OUT
	MIDI receive	Floppy disk with GM
	MDF3, QY700,	Floppy disk with GM
	or computer	song data.
	with sequencing
	software.

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Contents Page Special Message Section Precautions Yamaha Education Suite Main FeaturesOther powerful features include Contents Panel Controls and Terminals Front PanelRear Panel Setting UP Using an AC Power AdaptorUsing Batteries When the Batteries Run DownConnecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Using HeadphonesUsing a Footswitch Quick Guide How to Use Your New PSR-270 PortaTone Voice 002BritePnoVoices Playing along with the MetronomeAuto Accompaniment Style 0028BtPop2Step Auto AccompanimentChord Guide Chord Guide Playing chord progressions songs with just one fingerSong 100SongVol Song ALLTakeOffSong 002PF-Grand Style 1OTS User STYLE2UserBankStyle F41UserBank SongsFunction Parameters STYLE1M.OctaveFunction Parameters Function Parameters ListMidi Midi GM System LevelMode indicators Overall functions bar indicatorPanel Display Indications Notation D KeyboardBeat indicators Accompaniment On indicatorSong track indicators Measure and TempoUsing the Metronome Portable GrandPlaying the Portable Grand Press the Portable Grand buttonTurn on the Metronome Setting the Metronome Time SignatureChange the value Adjusting the Metronome Volume Select the Metronome Volume function in the Overall menuPlaying a Voice Main Voice Playing Voices the Voice ModeSelect the Voice mode Select the desired voice number Using the numeric keypadVoice 042Aco.Bass Play the selected voice Using the +/- keysUsing the Voice button Select the Function mode Drum Kit Voice Chart voices 101Select the desired Function parameter number Function Parameters Main VoiceChange the parameter setting or value Exit the Function modeSet other parameters as needed Function ParametersTranspose and Tuning Voice 00TransposTranspose Select the Transpose function in the Overall menuTuning Select the Tuning function in the Overall menuTurn on the Dual Voice mode Playing TWO Voices Dual VoiceStyle 050Strings Function Parameters Dual VoiceCall up the Function mode Make other settings for the Split voice if desiredPlaying TWO Voices Split Voice Select the Split On/Off parameter numberFunction Parameters Split Voice Additional Voice Functions Voice SET and Touch Sensitivity Style F72VoiceSet Style F73TouchSnsStyle onVoiceSet Function Parameters Voice Set and Touch Sensitivity Reverb EffectsStyle F32RevType Set the Chorus Send Level for the desired voices Style F34ChoTypeChorus Set the DSP Send Level for the desired voices Style F36DspTypeDSP Turn on the Harmony effect Style F37HarmonyHarmony Function Parameters Effects Effect Types Reverb TypesChorus Types DSP TypesHarmony Types Trill effect Types 6 12 create two-note trills alternatingAuto Accompaniment Style Mode Select the Style modeSelecting a Style and Playing the Accompaniment Select the desired style numberPressing the START/STOP button Using Sync-StartStart the accompaniment Using Sync-Start with an Intro section Starting with an Intro sectionTo start with an Intro section To use Sync-Start with an Intro sectionAbout Auto Accompaniment Using an Ending section Stop the accompanimentPressing the SYNC-START button About the Beat DisplayUsing the Auto Accompaniment Features Accompaniment ControlsTurn on the auto accompaniment Select a style and play the accompanimentChange chords using the auto ac- companiment feature Changing the TempoAccompaniment Sections Main A, Main B and FILL-INS Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume Select the Accompaniment Volume function in the Overall menuFingered Chords Using Auto Accompaniment Multi FingeringSingle Finger Chords Chord Name/Abbreviation Normal Voicing Setting the Accompaniment Split Point Select the Accompaniment Split Point parameterStyle 054AcmpSPnt Function Parameter Accompaniment Split PointWhat is a CHORD? Intervals of the Scale Other ChordsDict Chord GuideDictionary Specify the root of the chordSpecify the type of the chord major, minor, seventh, etc Play the chordSmart Select a styleSelect the Smart Chord Guide Set the desired keySmart Chord List EZ Chord Playback EZ ChordSelect the EZ Chord function Bank Chain Select the desired EZ Chord bankPlay the chords EZ Chord Recording Enable recordingStart recording Playing the Accompaniment During EZ Chord Recording Stop recording and exit from the record modeRecording a Space To record a space Hint Using SpacesSome advantages to using spaces Enable the EZ Chord Record mode Continue recording, or exit the Record modeSelect the desired point from which chords will be cleared Call up the EZ Chord Clear functionStyle 1OTS User ONE Touch Setting OTSONE Touch Setting User Exit from the Record mode Call up the Style modePress the appropriate ONE Touch Setting User button Recalling a User One Touch SettingONE Touch Setting Preset Press the appropriate ONE Touch Setting Preset buttonSelecting a Preset One Touch Setting Play the accompanimentSelecting and Playing Songs the Song Mode Select the Song modeSong 003Rockin’ Selecting and Playing a SongSelect the Tempo function in the Overall menu Select the desired song numberStart the selected song Song 003Rockin’ About the Beat DisplaySong 100SongVol Adjusting the Song VolumeSelect the Song Volume function in the Overall menu Song Recording 1OTS UserMake all desired PortaTone settings Recording a User Song Realtime RecordingSelect the Realtime Record mode Using the MetronomeStyle 004RealTime Select a User song for recordingRecording to the Chord Track When recording the Chord trackStop recording Additional Operations Listen to your new recordingRecord to other tracks as desired Select the Step Record mode Recording a User Song Step RecordingRecording Notes Song 004C3 Recording Rests Recording Chords and Sections to the Chord TrackRecording Triplets and Dotted Notes Replacing a Note or Rest Velocity Curve Chart Entering Velocity CurvesStyle F61USng1Clr Clearing a SongStart the Song Clear operation At the Sure? prompt, clear the selected songFootswitch Select the Footswitch Assign parameterSelect the desired footswitch function Style 01SustainFootswitch Assign Functions Function Name Display Name DescriptionExample of Keyboard Information What is MIDI?Midi Functions Midi Terminals Channel MessagesSystem Messages Connecting to a Personal Computer Use only special Midi cables when connecting Midi devicesSelect the desired Function parameter Style F81RemoteChFunction Parameters Midi Parameter Name Display Name Range/Settings External Clock ExtClock On/off Using Bulk Dump Send to Save Data Style F86BulkSendStyle YESBulkSnd? On the PortaTone, select the Bulk Dump Send functionAt the Sure? prompt, start sending the data Exit from the Bulk Dump Send operationMake sure that the PortaTone is set to the Style mode RcvSngStart sending the data from the connected Midi device Loading Bulk DataUsing Initial Setup Send with a Sequencer First, set up the sequencer for recordingOn the PortaTone, select the Initial Setup Send function Sending Initial Setup DataExit from the Initial Setup Send operation Stop recording on the sequencerTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and SolutionData Backup & Initialization Data InitializationSpecifications EZ Chord Bank Voice List Maximum Polyphony109 GM Voice List EthnicStyle List Drum KIT List 113 Midi Implementation Chart 115 Effect map ReverbIndex Limited Warranty North America G., EMI Division 1999 Yamaha Corporation