Yamaha PSR-36 Congratulations!

Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha
PortaTone PSR-36. This PortaTone
is an ultra-modern keyboard with a
design based on the latest digital
electronics technology.
To be sure you get maximum satis-
faction, we suggest you follow
the steps in this manual carefully
while actually playing the
instrument.
Contents
Before playing
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1. Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Playing back the Demonstration
Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 3
3. Starting to Play
(Orchestra
Section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Voice Editing
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4
5. Using the Built-in Drummer
(PCM/Stereo Rhythm Section)
. . . . . 7
6. Creating Original Rhythm
Patterns (Custom Drummer) . . . . . .
10
7. Adding Accompaniment
(Auto Bass Chord Section)
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12
8. Chord Sequence Programming .
15
9. External Jacks
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10. OptionalAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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11. About MIDI
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19
12. Taking Care of Your PortaTone 22
13. Specifications
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