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. For example, press the [PIANO] button to display various piano Voices.
n About the various Voices Refer to the Voice List in the separate Data List booklet.
Press the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 1] button to turn the right-hand part on.
The Voice selected here is the RIGHT 1 Voice. For the Voice part, see page 77.
Press one of the VOICE buttons to select a Voice category and call up the Voice selection display.
Press the TAB [] button to select the PRESET display.
n The Voice type and its dening characteristics are indicated above the Preset Voice name. For details on the characteristics, 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 on one of the [A][J] buttons.

Play the keyboard.

Recalling your favorite Voices easily The PSR-3000/1500 has a huge amount of high-quality Voices, covering an exceptionally broad range of instrument soundsmaking it perfect for virtually every musical application. However, the sheer number of Voices may seem overwhelming at rst. To easily recall your favorite Voice, there are two methods: Save your favorite Voice to the USER display in the Voice Selection display and recall it by using the VOICE [USER] button
Copy your favorite Voices from the Preset drive to the User drive. Refer to page 68 for details on the copy operation. Press the Voice [USER] button to call up the Voice Selection display and press one of the [A][J] buttons to select the desired Voice.
Register your favorite Voice to Registration Memory and recall it with the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1][8] buttons Refer to page 129 for details on Registration Memory operations.

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] (DEMO) button to start the Demo for the selected Voice. To stop the Demo, press the [8] (DEMO) button again.
Selecting percussion sounds When one of the Drum Kit Voices in the [PERCUSSION & DRUM KIT] group is selected, you can play various drums and percussion instrument sounds on the keyboard. Details are given in the Drum Kit List of the separate Data List. To check which Standard Kit 1 percussion sounds are assigned to each key, look at the icons printed below the keys.
Selecting sound effects You can play individual sound effects, such as bird chirps and ocean sounds from the keyboard. The sound effects are categorized as GM&XG/GM2.

n The particular drum sound and the velocity (loudness) of the sound when the Tap function is used can be selected in the following display. [FUNCTION] [I] UTILITY TAB[] CONFIG 1 [B] 4 TAP

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 indenitely. Each preset Style features four different patterns. Press one of the MAIN [A][D] buttons during Style playback. Fill In The ll-in sections let you add dynamic variations and breaks in the rhythm of the accompaniment, to make your performance sound even more professional. Turn on the [AUTO FILL IN] button before starting Style playback or during playback. Then, simply press one of the MAIN VARIATION (A, B, C, D) buttons as you play, and the selected ll-in section plays automatically (AUTO FILL), spicing up the auto accompaniment. When the ll-in is nished, it leads smoothly into the selected main section (A, B, C, D). Even when [AUTO FILL IN] button is turned off, pressing the same button of the currently playing section automatically plays a ll-in before returning to the same main section. Break This lets you add dynamic breaks in the rhythm of the accompaniment, to make your performance sound even more professional. Press the [BREAK] button during Style playback.

To Finish Playing

Start/stop Styles stop as soon as the STYLE CONTROL [START/STOP] button is pressed. Ending This is used for the ending of the Song. Each preset Style features three different endings. When the ending is nished, the Style stops automatically. Press one of the ENDING/rit. [I][III] buttons during Style playback. You can have the ending gradually slow down (ritardando) by pressing the same ENDING/rit. button again while the ending is playing back. Fade Out The Fade Out produces smooth fade-outs when stopping the Style. Press the [FADE IN/OUT] button during Style playback.
n For details on setting the fade-in and fade-out time, see page 104.

Others

Synchro Stop When Synchro Stop is on, you can stop and start the Style anytime you want by simply releasing or playing the keys (in the chord section of the keyboard). This is a great way to add dramatic breaks and accents to your performance. Press the [SYNC STOP] button before starting the Style playback.

As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the selected Style starts.
n Parameter Lock You can lock specic parameters (e.g., effect, split point, etc.) to make them selectable only via the panel controls (page 131).
Helpful hints for using One Touch Setting Automatically changing One Touch Settings with the Main sections (OTS Link) The convenient OTS (One Touch Setting) Link function lets you automatically have One Touch Settings change when you select a different Main section (AD).To use the OTS Link function, press the [OTS LINK] button.
n Setting the timing for OTS changes The One Touch Settings can be set to change with the sections in one of two different timings (page 106).
Memorizing the panel settings to the OTS You can also create your own One Touch Setting setups.
Set up the panel controls (such as Voice, Style, effects, and so on) as desired. Press the [MEMORY] button. Press one of the ONE TOUCH SETTING [1][4] buttons. A message appears in the display prompting you to save the panel settings.
Press the [F] (YES) button to call up the Style selection display and save the panel settings as a Style le (page 67).
CAUTION The panel settings memorized to each OTS button will be lost if you change the Style or turn the power off without executing the Save operation.
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.

Playing the Multi Pads

Press the [MULTI PAD SELECT] button to call up the Multi Pad Bank selection display, then select the desired Bank.
Use the [1][6] buttons to select the different menus (P1P6) of Multi Pad banks, then use the [A][J] buttons to select the desired bank.
Press any of the MULTI PAD CONTROL [1] - [4] buttons to play the Multi Pad phrase.
The corresponding phrase (in this case, for Pad 1) starts playing back in its entirety as soon as the pad is pressed. To stop it, press and release the [STOP] button.
Simply tap any of the Multi Pads at any time to play back the corresponding phrase at the currently set tempo. You can even play two, three, or four Multi Pads at the same time. Pressing the pad during its playback will stop playing and begin playing from the top again.

Press one of the [A][J] buttons corresponding to the desired le. To cancel the selection, press the same [A][J] button again. Selecting all les Press the [6] (ALL) button to select all les indicated on the current display including the other pages. To cancel the selection, press the [6] (ALL OFF) button again.
Press the [7] (OK) button to conrm the le selection. To cancel the Cut operation, press the [8] (CANCEL) button. Select the destination tab (USER, CARD, etc.) to which the le is to be pasted, by using the TAB []/[] buttons. Press the [4] (PASTE) button to paste the le. The le moved and pasted appears on the display at the appropriate position among the les in alphabetical order.

Deleting Files/Folders

This operation lets you delete a le/folder.
Call up the display containing the le/folder you want to delete. Press the [5] (DELETE) button. The pop-up window for the Delete operation appears at the bottom of the display.
Deleting all data in a SmartMedia card at once Formatting a SmartMedia card completely erases all data on the SmartMedia card (page 66).
Press the [7] (OK) button to conrm the le/folder selection. To cancel the Delete operation, press the [8] (CANCEL) button. Follow the on-display instructions. YES.Delete the le/folder YES ALL..Delete all selected les/folders NO.Leave the le/folder as is without deleting CANCEL..Cancel the Delete operation

Renaming Files/Folders

This operation lets you rename les/folders.
Call up the display containing the le/folder you want to rename. Press the [1] (NAME) button. The pop-up window for the Rename operation appears at the bottom of the display.
Press one of the [A][J] buttons corresponding to the desired le/ folder. Press the [7] (OK) button to conrm the le/folder selection. To cancel the Rename operation, press the [8] (CANCEL) button. Input the name (characters) of the selected le or folder (page 71). The renamed folder/le appears on the display at the appropriate position among the les in alphabetical order.
Selecting Custom Icons for Files (Shown at the Left of File Name)
You can select custom icons for les (shown at the left of le name).

The operation of restoring the factory-programmed settings does not affect the Internet Settings. To reset the Internet Settings, refer to page 178.
Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings Independently by Item
Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] [I] UTILITY TAB[] SYSTEM RESET Select items by pressing the [1][3] buttons.
Restores the System Setup parameters to the original factory settings. Refer to the separate Data List booklet for details about which parameters belong to the System Setup. Restores the MIDI settings including the MIDI templates on the User tab display to the original factory status. Restores the User Effect settings including the user effect types, user master EQ types, and user vocal harmony types (PSR-3000) created via the Mixing Console display to the original factory settings. Restores the Music Finder data (all records) to the original factory settings. Deletes all les and folders stored in the User tab display. Temporarily deletes the current Registration Memory settings of the selected Bank. The same can be done also by turning the [POWER] button ON while holding the B5 key (right-most B key on the keyboard).
This operation deletes all your original data for the respective item (MIDI SETUP, USER EFFECT, MUSIC FINDER, and FILES&FOLDERS).

SYSTEM SETUP

MIDI SETUP USER EFFECT
MUSIC FINDER FILES&FOLDERS REGIST
Checkmark the box of the item to be reset to the factory programmed settings by pressing the [4] button. Press the [D] button to execute the Factory Reset operation for all checkmarked items.
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.
Make all desired settings on the instrument. Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] [I] UTILITY TAB[] SYSTEM RESET Press one of the [F][I] buttons to call up the relevant display for saving your data.
Parameters set on the various displays such as the [FUNCTION] UTILITY and microphone setting display are handled as a single System Setup le. Refer to the separate Data List booklet for details on which parameters belong to the System Setup. The MIDI settings including the MIDI templates on the User tab display are handled as a single le. The User Effect settings including the user effect types, user master EQ types, and user vocal harmony types (PSR-3000) created via the Mixing Console displays are managed as a single le. All the preset and created records of the Music Finder are handled as a single le.

Saving the Registered Panel Setups
You can save all the eight registered panel setups as a single Registration Memory Bank le.
Bank 4 Bank 3 Bank 2 Bank 1
Registration Memory data compatibility In general, Registration Memory data (Bank les) is compatible among the models PSR-3000/ 1500. However, the data may not be perfectly compatible, depending on the specications of each model.
Press the REGISTRATION MEMORY [REGIST. BANK] button to call up the REGISTRATION BANK Selection Display. Press the [6] button to save the Bank le (page 67).
About recalling setups from a SmartMedia card or oppy disk When recalling the setups including Song/Style le selection from a SmartMedia card or oppy disk, make sure that the appropriate SmartMedia card or oppy disk including the registered Song/Style is inserted into the card slot or oppy disk drive.
Press the REGISTRATION MEMORY [REGIST. BANK] button to call up the REGISTRATION BANK Selection Display.
Press one of the [A][J] buttons to select a bank.
Press one of the green-lit numbered buttons ([1][8]) in the Registration Memory section.
Parameter Lock You can lock specic parameters (e.g., effect, split point, etc.) to make them selectable only via the panel controlin 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] [I] UTILITY TAB [] CONFIG 1 [B] 3 PARAMETER LOCK). Select the desired parameter by using the [1][7]buttons, then lock it with the [8] (OK) button.
Deleting an Unneeded Panel Setup/Naming a Panel Setup
The panel setups can be deleted or named individually as desired.
Press the REGISTRATION MEMORY [REGIST. BANK] button to call up the REGISTRATION BANK Selection Display. Press one of the [A][J] buttons to select a bank to be edited. Press the [8] (EDIT) button to call up the REGISTRATION EDIT Display. Edit the panel setups. Deleting a panel setup Press the [5] button to delete a panel setup (page 69). Renaming a panel setup Press the [1] button to rename a panel setup (page 70).
The number above the le name corresponds to the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1][8] buttons.
Press the [8] (UP) button to return to the REGISTRATION BANK Selection display.
Disabling Recall of Specic Items (Freeze Function)
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. For example, you may want to switch Voices or effect settings while keeping the same accompaniment Style. This is where the Freeze function comes in handy. It lets you maintain the settings of certain items and leave them unchanged, even when selecting other Registration Memory buttons.

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. The NEXT indication appears at the upper right of the corresponding Song name. To cancel this setting, press the [8] (Cancel) button.
Parameter Lock You can lock specic parameters (e.g., effect, split point, etc.) to make them selectable only via the panel controls (page 131).
Using the Auto Accompaniment Features with the Song Playback
When playing back a Song and a Style at the same time, channels 916 in the Song data are replaced with style channels allowing you to play the accompaniment parts of the Song yourself. Try playing chords along with the Song playback as shown in the instructions below.
Select a Song (page 35). Select a Style (page 46). Press the STYLE CONTROL [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn on the Auto Accompaniment function. Press the STYLE CONTROL [SYNC START] button to enable standby letting you simultaneously start the accompaniment as soon as you start playing. Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback. Play chords along with the Song. The chord name is indicated in the Main display. To return to the Main display, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, then press the [EXIT] button.
When the Song playback is stopped, the Style playback is also stopped at the same time. Tempo for playing back a Song and a Style at the same time When playing back a Song and a Style at the same time, the tempo value set in the Song is automatically used. Playing Songs with the Quick Start function With the default settings, the Quick Start function is turned on. On some commercially available Song data, certain settings related to the Song (such as voice selection, volume, etc.) are recorded to the rst measure, before the actual note data. When Quick Start is set to ON, the instrument reads all initial non-note data of the Song at the highest possible speed, then automatically slows down to the appropriate tempo at the rst note. This allows you to start playback as quickly as possible, with a minimum pause for reading of data. When Quick Start is set to ON, a Song is played back directly from the rst note (which may be in the middle of a measure). If you want to play from the beginning of the measure that has silence prior to the rst note, turn Quick Start OFF. 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] [B] SONG SETTING 2 Press the [7]/[8] (QUICK START) buttons to turn the Quick Start OFF.
Adjusting the Volume Balance and Voice Combination, etc. (MIXING CONSOLE)

Selecting the Guide Function Type
Call up the setting display: [FUNCTION] [B] SONG SETTING Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the desired Guide function type. The following types are available.
Select a song, call up the Score display (by pressing the [SCORE] button), then play the keyboard.

For Keyboard Performance

Follow Lights When this is selected, Song playback pauses, waiting for you to play the notes correctly. 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. Even though the PSR-3000/1500 does not have these lamps, you can use the same function by following the indications in the displayed notation with the Song Score function. Any Key With this function, you can play the melody of a Song just by pressing a single key (any key is OK) in time with the rhythm. Song playback pauses and waits for you to play any key. Simply play a key on the keyboard in time with music and the Song playback continues.

For Singing

Karao-key This function lets you control the Song playback timing with just one nger, while you sing along. This is useful for singing to your own performance. Song playback pauses, waiting for you to sing. Simply play a key on the keyboard and the Song playback continues. Vocal CueTIME (PSR-3000) This function lets you practice singing with the proper pitch. Song playback pauses, waiting for you to sing. When you sing with proper pitch, Song playback continues.
Turning playback channels of the Song on and off A Song consists of 16 separate channels. You can independently turn each channel of the selected Song playback on or off. Usually, CH 1 is assigned to [TRACK 1] button, CH 2 is assigned to [TRACK 2] button, and CH 316 are assigned to the [EXTRA TRACKS] button.
1 Press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button to call up the Song CHANNEL ON/OFF display. If the display shown below does not appear, press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button again.
2 Use the [1][8] buttons to turn each channel on or off. If you want to play back only one particular channel (muting all other channels), press and hold down one of the [1][8] buttons corresponding to the desired channel. To cancel solo playback, press the same button again.
You can record your own performances and save them to the User tab display or a external storage devices, such as a SmartMedia card. Several different recording methods are available: Quick Recording which lets you record performance conveniently and quickly, Multi track Recording which lets you record several different parts to multiple channels, and Step Recording which lets you enter notes one by one. You can also edit the Songs youve recorded.
The microphone input signal can not be recorded.

Press the [5] button to select the half-note length. Play the chords C, F and G in the chord section of the keyboard. Press the STYLE CONTROL [BREAK] button.
Press the [6] button to select the quarter-note length. Play the chords F, and G7 in the chord section of the keyboard Press the STYLE CONTROL [MAIN VARIATION B] button.
Press the [4] button to select the whole-note length. Play the chord C in the chord section of the keyboard.
Press the SONG [STOP] button to move the cursor to the beginning of the Song. Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to hear the newly entered notes. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Step Record display. If you want, you can also edit already recorded Songs in the same manner (page 156). Press the [F] (EXPAND) button to convert the input chord change data into the Song data. 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).
The recorded Song data will be lost if you select another Song or turn the power to the instrument off without executing the Save operation (page 67). Deleting data Mistakenly entered notes can be deleted (page 148).
Entering ll-ins Turn the STYLE CONTROL [AUTO FILL IN] button to ON, and simply press one of the STYLE CONTROL [MAIN VARIATION (A, B, C, D)] buttons. (The appropriate ll-in section plays and then automatically goes to the selected [MAIN VARIATION (A, B, C, D)] pattern playback.)

Editing a Recorded Song

You can edit the Songs youve recorded with any recording method Quick Recording, Multi Track Recording, or Step Recording.

Basic Editing Operation

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. Select the appropriate tab by using the TAB [][] buttons and edit the Song. Re-Recording a Specic Section Punch In/Out (REC MODE)... page 157 This lets you re-record a specic section of a Song. Editing Channel Events (CHANNEL). page 158 This lets you edit the channel events. For example, you can delete data or transpose notes by channel. Editing Note or Chord Events (CHORD, 116).. page 161 This lets you change or delete the recorded notes or chords. Editing System Event (SYS/EX.).. page 163 This lets you change the tempo or the time signature. Editing Lyrics (LYRICS)... page 164 This lets you change the Song name or lyrics events.

dB Boosts or cuts the level of the corresponding band by up to 12 dB. NOISE GATE This effect mutes the input signal when the input from the microphone falls below a specied level. This effectively cuts off extraneous noise, allowing the desired signal (vocal, etc.) to pass. SW (Switch) This turns the Noise Gate on or off. TH. (Threshold) This adjusts the input level at which the gate begins to open.
COMPRESSOR This effect holds down the output when the input signal from the microphone exceeds a specied 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. SW (Switch) This turns the Compressor on or off. TH. (Threshold) This adjusts the input level at which compression begins to be applied. RATIO This adjusts the compression ratio. OUT This adjusts the nal output level. VOCAL HARMONY CONTROL The following parameters determine how the harmony is controlled. VOCODER CONTROL The Vocal Harmony effect in Vocoder mode (page 186) is controlled by note datathe notes you play on the keyboard and/or the notes of the song data. This parameter lets you determine which notes are used to control the harmony.
SONG CHANNEL MUTE/PLAY When set to MUTE, the channel selected below (to control Harmony) is muted (turned off) during song playback. OFF/Channels 116 When set to OFF, song data control over harmony is turned off. When set to one of the values 116, note data (played from a song on the PSR-3000/1500 or an external MIDI sequencer) contained on the corresponding channel is used to control the harmony. This setting is linked to the HARMONY CH setting in the SONG SETTING display (page 139). OFF Keyboard control over harmony is turned off. UPPER Notes played to the right of the split point control the harmony. LOWER Notes played to the left of the split point control the harmony.

KEYBOARD

BAL. This lets you set the balance between the lead vocal (your own voice) and Vocal Harmony. Raising this value increases the volume of the Vocal Harmony and decreases that of the lead vocal. When this is set to L<H63 (L: Lead Vocal, H: Vocal Harmony), only the Vocal Harmony is output; when it is set to L63>H, only the lead vocal is output.
MODE All of the Vocal Harmony types fall into one of three modes, which produce harmony in different ways. The harmony effect is dependent on the selected Vocal Harmony mode, and this parameter determines how the harmony is applied to your voice. The three modes are described below.
AUTO When the [ACMP ON/OFF] or [LEFT] is set to ON and if chord data exists in the song, the mode is automatically set to CHORDAL. In all other cases, the mode is set to VOCODER. The harmony notes are determined by the notes you play on the keyboard and/or song data. You can specify whether the Vocoder effect is controlled by your keyboard performance or by the Song data (page 185). The harmony notes are determined by the following three types of chord: chords played in the chord section of the keyboard (with the [ACMP] turned on), chords played in the LEFT Voice section of the keyboard (with the [ACMP] turned off and the [LEFT] turned on), and chords contained in song data for controlling the harmony. (Not available if the song does not contain any chord data.)

Once youve saved data to a SmartMedia card or USB storage device, you can copy the data to the hard disk of your computer, then archive and organize the les as desired. Simply reconnect the device as shown below.
Saves internal data to a SmartMedia card or USB storage device.
Formatting USB storage media
When a USB storage device is connected or media is inserted, a message may appear prompting you to format the device/media. If so, execute the Format operation (page 66). CAUTION
The format operation overwrites any previously existing data. Proceed with caution.
USB storage device USB TO DEVICE terminal Instrument
Avoid frequently turning the power on/off to the USB storage device, or connecting/disconnecting the cable too often. Doing so may result in the operation of the instrument freezing or hanging up. While the instrument is accessing data (such as in the Save, Copy and Delete operations), do NOT unplug the USB cable, do NOT remove the media from the device, and do NOT turn the power off to either device. Doing so may corrupt the data on either or both devices.
Disconnect the USB storage device from the instrument and connect it to the computer Backing up data to a computer and organizing les/folders
To protect your data (write-protect):
To prevent important data from being inadvertently erased, apply the write-protect provided with each storage device or media. If you are saving data to the USB storage device, make sure to disable write-protect.
USB storage device Computer Instrument
Even with a computer connected to the [USB TO HOST] terminal and a USB storage device connected to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal, you cannot access the USB storage device from the computer via the instrument.
Though the example here shows the use of a connected USB storage device, you can also back up your created data that youve saved to a SmartMedia card inserted to the CARD slot.
Though the instrument supports the USB 1.1 standard, you can connect and use a USB 2.0 storage device with the instrument. However, note that the transfer speed is that of USB 1.1.
Connecting a Computer or USB Device/What is MIDI
Copying les 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 rst copying them to the storage media, then connecting/inserting the media to the instrument. Not only les created on the instrument itself but also Standard MIDI les and Style File-formatted Style les created on other devices can be copied to SmartMedia card or a USB storage device from the hard disk of the computer. Once youve copied the data, insert the card into the Card slot or connect the device to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal of the instrument, and play back the data on the instrument.
Copying the les of the hard disk of the computer to the USB storage device

Weather report

As you can see, it is essential to determine which data is to be sent over which MIDI channel when transmitting MIDI data (page 203). The PSR-3000/1500 also allows you to determine how the received data is played back (page 204).
System Messages This is data that is used in common by the entire MIDI system. These include System Exclusive messages for transferring data unique to each instrument manufacturer and Realtime messages for controlling the MIDI device.
Message Name System Exclusive Message PSR-3000/1500 Operation/Panel Setting Effect type settings (Mixing Console), etc. Clock setting, Start/stop operation

2 NEWS

Realtime Messages
MIDI operates on the same basic principle. The transmitting instrument sends MIDI data on a specic MIDI channel (MIDI Transmit Channel) via a single MIDI cable to the receiving instrument. If the receiving instruments MIDI channel (MIDI Receive Channel) matches the Transmit Channel, the receiving instrument will sound according to the data sent by the transmitting instrument.
The messages transmitted/received by the PSR-3000/ 1500 are shown in the MIDI Data Format and MIDI Implementation Chart in the separate Data List.

MIDI Transmit channel 2

MIDI cable

MIDI Receive channel 2

The instruments keyboard and internal tone generator are also connected by MIDI. LOCAL CONTROL (page 203)
For example, several parts or channels can be transmitted simultaneously, including the Style data (as shown below).
What You Can Do With MIDI
Record your performance data (116 channels) using the auto accompaniment features on an external sequencer (or computer with sequencer software). After recording, edit the data with the sequencer, then play it back on the PSR-3000/1500.

MIDI receive Instrument

MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI OUT MIDI IN
ESEQ This sequence format is compatible with many of Yamahas MIDI devices, including the PSR-3000/1500 series instruments. This is a common format used with various Yamaha software. The PSR-3000/1500 is compatible with ESEQ. XF The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) format with greater functionality and openended expandability for the future. The PSR-3000/1500 is capable of displaying lyrics when an XF le containing lyric data is played. (SMF is the most common format used for MIDI sequence les. The PSR-3000/1500 is compatible with SMF Formats 0 and 1, and records song data using SMF Format 0.) Style File The Style File Format combines all of Yamahas auto accompaniment know-how into a single unied format.

MIDI transmit

Computer or Sequencer
When you want to use the PSR-3000/1500 as an XGcompatible multi-timbral tone generator, set the receive part for MIDI channels 1-16 to SONG in MIDI/USB 1 in MIDI Receive (page 204). Controlling from an external MIDI keyboard

Instrument MIDI receive

MIDI transmission/reception via the USB terminal and MIDI terminals The relationship between the [MIDI] terminals and the [USB] terminal which can be used for transmitting/ receiving 32 channels (16 channels x 2 ports) of the MIDI messages is as follows:
MIDI reception MIDI transmission [USB TO [MIDI OUT] jack HOST] jack

RECEIVE display

MIDI Receive Settings

[MIDI IN] jack

[USB TO HOST] jack

Port handling USB1 USB2

MIDI/USB1 0116

USB2 0116

MIDI/USB 0116
The explanations here apply to the RECEIVE display to be called up in step 4 of the Basic Operation on page 201. This determines which parts will receive MIDI data and over which MIDI channels the data will be received.

BASS display

Setting the Bass Note for Style Playback via MIDI Receive
The explanations here apply to the BASS display to be called up in step 4 of the Basic Operation on page 201. These settings let you determine the bass note for Style playback, based on the note messages received via MIDI. The note on/off messages received at the channel(s) set to ON are recognized as the bass note of the chord of Style playback. The bass note will be detected regardless of the [ACMP ON/OFF] or split point settings. When several channels are simultaneously set to ON, the bass note is detected from merged MIDI data received over the channels.
Operation Select the channel to be received and the part via which the selected channel will be received. You can also determine the types of data to be received.
The PSR-3000/1500 can receive MIDI messages over 32 channels (16 channels x 2 ports) by USB connection. With the exception of the two parts below, the conguration of the parts is the same as those already explained elsewhere in this manual.
Displaying the Voice Program Change Number
Determines whether or not the Voice bank and number are shown in the Voice selection display. This is useful when you want to check which bank select MSB/LSB values and program change number you need to specify when selecting the Voice from an external MIDI device. You can set this in the display called up by the following operations: [FUNCTION] [I] UTILITY TAB []/[] CONFIG 2. Switch the DISPLAY VOICE NUMBER menu ON and OFF.

EXPERIENCE THE MUSICAL MAGIC
Ultra Realistic Voices and Styles

Mega Voice Technology

Yamahas groundbreaking Mega Voice technology captures more than the tone of the original instrument, it re-creates the behavior, so you can hear all the elements as when listening to the actual instrument. For example, the string and pick noise is part of the natural sound of a guitar, and it would sound unnatural without it. Mega Voice include all the extra characteristics of the instrument, providing a whole new level of realism. The bundled CD-ROM includes Software, which allows you to convert MIDI data on your PC so that it takes full advantage of the PSR-3000s Mega Voice capabilities.

What are Mega Voices?

To provide a more authentic and natural sound, keyboards commonly use velocity switching to dynamically change the characteristic of a voice (tone, volume level, etc.) according to how strongly or softly you play the keys. Mega voice take this concept even further by giving each velocity range (the measure of your playing strength) a completely different sound. For example, a Mega guitar voice includes the sounds of various performance techniques, such as picking, strumming and muting the strings, as well as fret noise and harmonics. In conventional instruments, different voices having those sounds would be called up via MIDI and played in combination to achieve the desired effect. With Mega voice, however, a convincing guitar part can be played with just a single voice, using specific velocity values to play the desired sounds.
Velocity 0 harmonics slide hammering muted dead note open hard open mid open soft Strumming Fret Noise The sounds of various guitar performance techniques are independently assigned to different velocity and note ranges.
C-2 C-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 The illustr ation above is an example for explanation.
Packed with features that make it fun to play
Performance assistant technology
Sound like a pro, no matter what youre playing level may be Even if youve had no musical training whatsoever, you can still make great sounding music the moment you turn on the keyboard thanks to Yamahas Performance assistant technology. Like magic, the backing accompaniment will follow every note you play in perfect musical harmony.
Large display for easy operation
Whether youre composing a song, playing live or enjoying the karaoke function at a party, the keyboards large 320 x 240 dot display makes operation easier and more enjoyable. The PSR-3000 features a QVGA color LCD, and the PSR-1500 a monochrome LCD.
Karaoke Function (PSR-3000)
Karaoke fun for everyone! Connect a microphone to the PSR-3000 and it becomes a karaoke studio. Add effects and vocal harmony to your voice. Sing along to song lyrics displayed on the LCD screen. You can even connect a TV monitor to the keyboards Video Out jack and display the lyrics screen so that everyone can sing along.

PSR-3000

PSR-1500
Option: USB Floppy Disk Drive (UD-FD01)
Expand your possibilities with USB Connect to the Internet without a computer!
By connecting the PSR-3000/1500 to your broadband modem through USB, you can directly access Yamahas exclusive online music website filled with downloadable song files. Use the LCD screen and panel buttons to locate your favorite songs and download them right to the keyboard for instant enjoyment.
* A network environment such as noted below is required for Internet Direct Connection.
Equipped with a USB port, the PSR-3000/1500 can connect to external storage devices such as hard drives and memory devices, allowing you to back up your song files and exchange data with other users.
Connect to your PC and the Internet for even more fun and entertainment!
You can also connect the keyboard directly to your computer and discover new musical possibilities with the software on the bundled CD-ROM.
Bundled CD-ROM: DIGITAL MUSIC NOTEBOOK/ Software

Wireless

USB-wireless LAN adapter to USB Connector

USB-LAN adapter to USB Connector
ADSL Modem ADSL Wireless Router Router

ADSL Modem ADSL

for PSR-3000
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Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice. Availability of models may vary from country to country.

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Printed in Japan