Yamaha PSR-S900 Playing Different Voices Simultaneously

Using, Creating and Editing Voices
Playing Different Voices Simultaneously
PSR-S900/S700 Owner’s Manual
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Playing Different Voices Simultaneously
The PSR-S900/S700 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.
Keyboard Parts (Right 1, Right 2, Left)
Voices can be assigned independently to each keyboard part: Right 1, Right 2, and
Left. You can combine these parts by using the PART ON/OFF buttons to create a
rich, ensemble sound.
Keyboard Part Combinations
■Playing a single Voice (Right 1 part)
You can play a single Voice over the entire keyboard range. This is used for nor-
mal performance—for example, with the piano Voice.
■Playing two Voices simultaneously (Right 1 and 2 parts)
You can simulate a melody duet or combine two similar Voices to create a thicker sound.
Refer to page 85 for Voice selection operations for the Right 2 part.
■ 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. For example, try play-
ing the bass Voice with your left hand and the piano Voice with your right.
Refer to page 86 for Voice selection operations for the Left part.
■Playing three different Voices with the left and right Hands (Right 1, 2
and Left parts)
You can combine these three parts to create a rich, ensemble sound.
Adjusting the volume balance
among parts
Adjust the volume balance
among the parts in the BALANCE
display (page 41).
Specifying the split point (the
border between the right-
and left-hand range)
See page 110.
Right 1 part
Right 2 part
Right 1 part
Left part Right 1 part
Left part Right 1 part
Right 2 part