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45 BRASS SECT ALTO SAX TENOR SAX 57~48 CLARINET 49 FLUTE PAN FLUTE SYNTHESIZER 51 THICK LEAD 52 SIMPLE LEAD 53 THICK SAW 54 SIMPLE SAW
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NOTES: *1 MSB can be used to change the voice for the Melody or Rhythm. MSB=00H :Melody Voice MSB=7FH : Rhythm Voice LSB: Refer to Voice list. *2 For program change values, refer to the voice list. *3 < GM System on> F0H,7EH,7FH, 09H, 01H, F7H All data is restored to the default values. *4 MIDI does not function (transmit/receive) in the Song mode.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it. When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multipleconnector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet. Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/polarity markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage. Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, such as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of batteries from the same maker, since this can cause overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged. If the instrument is not to be in use for a long time, remove the batteries from it, in order to prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery. Keep batteries away from children. Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components. Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products. Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over. Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables. When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. Use only the stand/rack specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over. Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. 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. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
* The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owners manual are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from the ones on your instrument.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-195/PSR-79 PortaTone!
You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-use in a highly compact package. Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. Read this Owners Manual carefully while playing your new PortaTone in order to take full advantage of its various features.

Contents

PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS
Front Panel.. 6 Rear Panel.. 8
MELODY GUIDE.. 26 VOICE CHANGE.. 27

SETTING UP

SELECTING AND PLAYING STYLES THE STYLE MODE 28
SELECTING AND PLAYING A STYLE.. 28 STYLE CONTROLS.. 30 USING THE AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT FEATURES.. 31 CHANGING THE TEMPO.. 31 STYLE SECTIONS (MAIN A, MAIN B) AND FILL-INS.. 32 ADJUSTING THE ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME... 32 USING AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT MULTI FINGERING.. 33 q Single Finger Chords. 33 q Fingered Chords.. 33 WHAT IS A CHORD?.. 34 WRITING CHORD NAMES.. 35 q The Intervals of the Scale.. 35 q Other Chords.. 35 ONE TOUCH SETTING (OTS). 36 CHORD GUIDE.. 37 q Smart.. 37 q Dictionary.. 39 MULTI PADS.. 40
POWER REQUIREMENTS.. 9 q Using an AC Power Adaptor. 9 q Using Batteries.. 9 TURNING ON THE POWER. 9 ACCESSORY JACKS.. 10 MUSIC STAND... 10
GETTING STARTED PLAYING THE DEMO SONGS PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS PORTABLE GRAND
USING THE METRONOME.. 13 q Setting the Metronome Time Signature.. 14 q Adjusting the Metronome Volume. 14
SELECTING AND PLAYING VOICES THE VOICE MODE 15
SELECTING AND PLAYING A VOICE. 15 q Percussion Voice Chart (voices 90 and 100).. 17 TRANSPOSE AND TUNING.. 18 q Transpose.. 18 q Tuning.. 19
About MIDI.. 41 How Can MIDI be Used?.. 41
SELECTING AND PLAYING SONGS THE SONG MODE 20
SELECTING AND PLAYING A SONG. 20 CHANGING THE TEMPO.. 21 q About the Beat Display. 22 ADJUSTING THE SONG VOLUME. 23 SONG CONTROLS.. 24 A/B REPEAT... 24
TROUBLESHOOTING.. 42 INDEX.. 43 VOICE LIST... 44 MULTI PAD LIST... 46 SPECIFICATIONS.. 47 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART. 48

Main Features

The PSR-195/PSR-79 is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and functions:

Yamaha Education Suite

page 26-27, 34-35, 37-39
The PortaTone features the new Yamaha Education Suite a set of learning tools that utilize the latest technology to make studying and practicing music more fun and fulfilling than ever before! The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide functions in the Song mode Waiting and Minus One that let you easily learn the 100 songs and even show you what notes to play! Waiting pauses song playback (like a patient teacher!), so you can practice at your own pace. Minus One mutes only the melody part, letting you play the part yourself. The expert backing parts encourage you to play your best and make it easy to feel the song! Chord Guide functions in the Style mode Smart and Dictionary that make it exceptionally easy to learn chords and chord relationships. Smart lets you easily play harmonically correct chord progressions for whatever key you specify. Its great for learning and performing! Dictionary is a built-in chord encyclopedia that teaches you how to play specific chords. You type in the chord name, and the PortaTone shows you which notes to play!

Portable Grand

page 13
The PortaTone also has a Portable Grand function for realistic piano performance. Pressing the PORTABLE GRAND button instantly calls up the stunningly authentic Stereo Sampling Piano voice and configures the entire PortaTone for optimum piano play. Special Piano styles with piano-only accompaniment are also provided.
Other powerful features include:
Exceptionally realistic and dynamic sounds with 100 voices, utilizing digital recordings of actual instruments. 100 dynamic auto accompaniment Styles, each with different Intro, Main A and B, and Ending sections. All styles (except for the Piano styles) also have their own four Fill-in patterns. Large custom LCD gives you easy, at-a-glance confirmation of all important settings, as well as chord and note indications. 100 songs, for your listening enjoyment or for use with the sophisticated learning tools of the Yamaha Education Suite. Convenient control over accompaniment Styles including Tempo and independent Accompaniment Volume. One Touch Setting (OTS), for automatically calling up an appropriate voice for playing with the selected Style. MIDI terminals for interfacing with other MIDI devices. The PSR-195 also has a Sustain switch jack. Built-in, high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system.
Panel Controls and Terminals

Front Panel

PSR-195

O D PIANO

Y-TONK O 1~4 CHORD TA AN 1~4 H ORG 1~2 RGAN ORGAN RDION ONICA /BASS GUITAR GUITAR UITAR GUITAR
25 E GUITAR 26 DIST GUITAR 27 WOOD BASS 28 FINGER BASS 29 MUTE BASS 30 SLAP BASS STRINGS/MALLET 31 STRINGS 32 VIOLIN 33 CELLO 34 HARP

35 SITAR 36 BANJO 37 UKULELE 38 VIBRAPHONE 39 MARIMBA 40 STEEL DRUMS WIND 41 TRUMPET 42 TROMBONE 43 MUTE TRPET 44 FRENCH HORN
45 BRASS SECT ALTO SAX TENOR SAX 57~48 CLARINET 49 FLUTE PAN FLUTE SYNTHESIZER 51 THICK LEAD 52 SIMPLE LEAD 53 THICK SAW 54 SIMPLE SAW
SYNTH BASS SY STRINGS SY BRASS1~2 RISING SLOW STRS
61~70 71~80 81~90 91~99 100
HARMONY SPLIT ECHO DUAL DRUM KIT

STYLE x 100

POPS 1 8BEAT POP 2 8BT UPTEMPO 3 8BT STANDARD
FOLK ROCK POP ROCK 8BT MEDIUM 8BT BALLAD EPIC BALLAD
PIANO BALLAD 16BEAT POP 16BT SHUFFLE 16BT BALLAD FUSION BALLAD
DANCE/DISCO 14 DANCE POP 15 TECHNO 16 EUROBEAT 17 EURO HOUSE
18 HIP HOP 19 7OS DISCO 20 DISCO TROP SOUL/ROCK 21 8BT ROCK BLD
16BT ROCK BLD 6/8 BALLAD HARD ROCK ROCK SHUFFLE SLOW ROCK
6/8 HVY ROCK US ROCK 16BEAT ROCK R&B SOUL

STAND BY ON

DEMO START

OVERALL

ACMP SYNCON/OFF START
TEMPO MULTI PAD TRANSPOSE TUNING ACMP VOL SONG VOL METRONOME VOL START/ STOP INTRO/ ENDING rit.

GrandPno

SONG VOICE

AUTO FILL

MAIN A

MAIN B

CHORD GUIDE
NG x 100 Wars Main Title hole New World
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CHILDREN PIANO

SMART DICTIONARY OFF

METRONOME

7 m7 M7

VOICE MELODY CHANGE GUIDE

WAITING OFF

PORTABLE GRAND

MULTI PAD

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MASTER VOLUME

MINUS ONE
32 FUNK 33 SOUL BA 34 GOSPEL 35 6/8 GOSP 36 4/4 BLUE 37 ROCK & 38 BOOGIE 39 TWIST AMERICA 40 BLUEGR 41 2/4 COUN 42 8BT COU 43 COWBOY 44 CNTRY B 45 CNTRY S 46 CNTRY W 47 CAJUN 48 BANDA 49 MARIAC 50 TEJANO 51 CUMBIA JAZZ 52 SWING 53 B B SWIN 54 B B BAL 55 JAZZ QU 56 DIXIELAN 57 COOL JA 58 JAZZ BA 59 JAZZ WA 60 FUSION

CHORD TYPE

PSR-79

RINGS / MALLET

STRINGS VIOLIN CELLO HARP SITAR BANJO UKULELE VIBRAPHONE MARIMBA STEEL DRUMS
TROMBONE MUTE TRPET FRENCH HORN BRASS SECT ALTO SAX
TENOR SAX CLARINET FLUTE PAN FLUTE

SYNTHESIZER

THICK LEAD SIMPLE LEAD THICK SAW SIMPLE SAW SYNTH BASS

56 57~60 61~70

SY STRINGS SY BRASS 1~2 RISING SLOW STRS HARMONY
71~80 81~90 91~93 94~99 100
SPLIT ECHO DUAL SUSTAIN DRUM KIT
1 8BEAT POP 2 8BT UPTEMPO
8BT STANDARD FOLKROCK POP ROCK 8BT MEDIUM 8BT BALLAD
EPIC BALLAD PIANO BALLAD 16BEAT POP 16BT SHUFFLE 16BT BALLAD

13 FUSION BALLAD

DANCE / DISCO
14 DANCE POP 15 TECHNO 16 EUROBEAT
EURO HOUSE HIP HOP 7OS DISCO DISCO TROP

SOUL / ROCK

21 8BT ROCK BLD 22 16BT ROCK BLD /8 BALLAD

TRUMPET

MIN MAX
HARD RO ROCK SH SLOW RO 6/8 HVY R US ROCK 16BEAT R R&B SOUL FUNK SOUL BA GOSPEL 6/8 GOSP 4/4 BLUE ROCK & R BOOGIE TWIST BLUEGRA 2/4 COUN 8BT COU COWBOY CNTRY BA CNTRY SH

AMERICA

CHORD OTS GUIDE

aug dim sus4

VOICE CHANGE

WAITING MINUS ONE OFF

X 20BANKS

ROOT C C D D m6 9

A B C D E F

ACMP CHORD TYPE

MELODY GUIDE
Power switch (STAND BY/ON) MASTER VOLUME dial
This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone.

INTRO/ENDING,

OVERALL, DEMO START buttons
(s, t, +, -) These are for selecting the various overall functions and setting their values. (See page 23.) They are also used to play the Demo songs. (See page 11.)
button When the Style mode is selected, this is used to control the Intro and Ending functions. (See pages 29, 30.) When the Song mode is selected, this is used to control the A/B Repeat function. (See page 24.)

SONG button

This selects the Song mode. (See page 20.)

VOICE button

This selects the Voice mode. (See page 15.)
STYLE button This selects the Style mode. (See page 28.) Numeric keypad, +/- buttons
These are for selecting songs, voices, and styles. (See page 16.) They are also used for entering certain values, such as the time signature for the Metronome (page 14), and the key signature for the Smart Chord function (page 38).
MAIN A/B (AUTO FILL), Fast Forward (f)/Rewind (r) buttons When the Style mode is selected, these are used to change auto accompaniment sections and control the Auto Fill function. (See page 32.) When the Song mode is selected, these are used to respectively fast forward and rewind during song playback. When Song playback is stopped, they can be used to advance or reverse to specific measure numbers in the song. (See page 24.) OTS, VOICE CHANGE button

Doing this automatically cancels any other mode or function, and resets the entire instrument for playing the special Stereo Sampling Piano Grand Piano voice (voice 001). It automatically selects the Song mode, calling up song #72, Fr Elise which can be played instantly by pressing the START/STOP (>/s) button. It also sets the Multi Pads to special piano phrases, and calls up style #81 (2beat).

Using the Metronome

Set the desired tempo with the Tempo function in the Overall menu.
Press one of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until Tempo appears in the display.

Current Tempo value

Change the value.
Use the OVERALL +/- buttons to increase or decrease the Tempo value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value.

Decreases Tempo value

Increases Tempo value

Turn on the Metronome.

Press the METRONOME button. To turn the Metronome off, press the METRONOME button again.
Setting the Metronome Time Signature
The time signature of the Metronome can be set to various quarter-note based meters. NOTE: The time signature changes automatically when a style or song is selected.
Simultaneously hold down the METRONOME button and press the button on the numeric keypad that corresponds to the desired time signature (see chart at right).

Numeric keypad 9 0

Time signature Plays only 1 beats (all high clicks) 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 7/4 8/4 9/4 Plays no 1 beats (all low clicks)
Adjusting the Metronome Volume
You can adjust the volume of the Metronome sound independently of the other PortaTone sounds. The volume range is 000 - 127.
Use the OVERALL +/- buttons to increase or decrease the Metronome Volume value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value.
Select the Metronome Volume function in the Overall menu.
Press one of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until MtrVol appears in the display.
Decreases Metronome Volume value
Increases Metronome Volume value

Current Metronome value

MtrVol
Restoring the Default Metronome Volume Value To restore the default Metronome Volume value (100), press both OVERALL +/- buttons simultaneously (when Metronome Volume is selected in the Overall menu).

METRONOME VOL

Selecting and Playing Voices The Voice Mode

GUITAR / BASS

AUTO FI
SONG x Star Wars Main Title 2 A Whole New World

3~45 FAVORITE

There are three ways to select voices: 1) directly entering the voice number with the numeric keypad, 2) using the +/- keys to step up and down through the voices, or 3) pressing the VOICE button to advance through the voice numbers.

Using the +/- keys

Press the + key to select the next voice number, and press the - key to select the previous voice. Holding down either key continuously scrolls up or down through the numbers. The +/- keys have a wrap around feature. For example, pressing the + key from the voice 100 returns to voice 1.

Using the numeric keypad

Enter the digits of the voice number as printed on the panel. For example, to select voice #42, press 4 on the numeric keypad, then 2.

Using the VOICE button

Press the VOICE button to select the next voice number. (This functions exactly the same as the + button.)
NOTE: Each voice is automatically called up with the most suitable octave range setting. Thus, playing middle C with one voice may sound higher or lower than another voice at the same key.

Trombone

NOTE: When selecting Voice numbers 1 - 10, the PortaTone pauses briefly before changing to the voice. (However, you can quickly select the voice by pressing all three digits; for example, select voice #9 by pressing 0, 0, then 9.) Pressing only 0 does not change the voice.

Play the selected voice.

To change to another voice, repeat step 2 above. If the Song or Style mode is active in the background (indicated by a C-shaped bar in the display), you can also play songs or styles, respectively, in the Voice mode by simply pressing the START/STOP (>/s) button. The last selected song or style will be played.
NOTE: The PortaTone is polyphonic up to a maximum of 16 notes. (Depending on the voice selected such as split voices and dual voices fewer notes may be available.) This includes not only the notes played from the keyboard, but also the notes in a style pattern, the notes played by a Pad (page 40), and so on. Thus, if you play too many notes at one time, some may not sound and/or others may be cancelled.
Harmony voices (#61 - #70) automatically add a one-, two- or three-note harmony to the original voice. Split voices (#71 - #80) feature two separate voices, each playable from opposite sections of the keyboard the lower voice playable up to B2 and the upper voice from C3 (middle C). Echo voices (#81 - #90) provide an echo effect that adds delayed repeats to the original voice. Dual voices (#91 - #99) blend two voices together for a rich, layered sound. (On the PSR-79, Dual voices are at #91 - #93 and voices #94 - #99 are special Sustain voices.) Also included are special Percussion voices #90 (with Echo) and #100 that let you play

various drum and percussion sounds from the keyboard. (Refer to the Percussion Voice chart below.) Symbols are also printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which sounds are played from which keys.
NOTE: About the Harmony voices Since Harmony voices are designed to automatically play two or more notes with the notes you play on the keyboard, only one note can be played on the keyboard at a time. If several notes are played together, only the last note or highest note played will be used for the harmony effect.
The type of harmony used depends on the particular voice that is selected.
s Percussion Voice Chart (voices 90 and 100)
S as hot s B Dr as u s m H Dr 1 i-h u a m Sn t C 2 ar lo H e D se i-h r a u Sn t P m 1 ar ed H e D al i-h r a u To t O m 2 m pe To Ba n m ss C Lo ra w s To h C m ym Sp Mi ba l la d To sh m C y Sy Hig mb nt h al C hB ow as s Sy bel D ru nt l m hS C la na ve r Sy s e D ru nt m Sh h T ak om Sy er Ba ss nt Sy h T om nt Ti h T Lo m om w b Sy ale M nt H id Ti h T m om b A ale Hi go L g h g A o go H g C o on L g B aH on g M C o ut on H e g B aH on g O C o pe on L n g G aL ui r G oS ui h ro or Lo t ng B

M m aug dim susm7 M7 mM7

Transpose and Tuning
You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the PortaTone with the Transpose and Tuning functions.

Transpose

Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs and the Multi Pads. This allows you to easily match the pitch of the PortaTone to other instruments or singers, or play in a different key without changing your fingering. The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range of 12 semitones ( 1 octave).
Select the Transpose function in the Overall menu.
Press one of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until Transpos appears in the display.

Current Transpose value

TRANSPOSE

Transpos

Use the OVERALL +/- buttons to increase or decrease the Transpose value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value.
Restoring the Default Transpose Value If youve changed the Transpose setting, you can instantly restore the default setting of 00 by pressing both OVERALL +/- buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is selected in the Overall menu).
Decreases Transpose value

Indicates that Intro will be followed by the Main A section.

IntroA

Using Sync-Start The PortaTone also has a Sync-Start function that allows you to start the rhythm/accompaniment by simply pressing a key on the keyboard. To use Sync-Start, first press the SYNC-START button (the handclap icon flashes to indicate Sync-Start stand-by), then press any key in the ACMP section of the keyboard (or any key when accompaniment is off).
MP SYNCOFF START START/ STOP INTRO ENDING
Finally, press the SYNC-START button to enable Sync-Start, and start the Intro section and style by playing any key in the ACMP section of the keyboard.

Handclap icon flashes

Starting with an Intro section First, press the MAIN A or MAIN B button to select which section (A or B) is to follow the Intro. Next, press the INTRO button so that IntromA or IntromB is shown in the display.
Indicates that Intro is on, and will be followed by the Main A section.
The handclap icon in the display flashes in time with the current tempo during playback of a style (or song). The flashing pattern provides a visual indication of both the tempo and time signature of the style or song. (For more information, see pages 14, 22.)
To actually start the Intro section and accompaniment, press the START/STOP button.

Stop the style.

You can do this in one of three ways:
Pressing the START/STOP button The rhythm/accompaniment stops playing immediately. Using an Ending section Press the INTRO/ENDING button. The style stops after the Ending section is finished. NOTE: To have the Ending section gradually slow down as it is playing, press the INTRO/ENDING button twice quickly.
Pressing the SYNC-START button This stops the style and automatically enables Sync-Start, letting you re-start the style by simply playing a chord or key in the ACMP section of the keyboard (or any key when accompaniment is off).

Style Controls

When the Style mode is active, the panel buttons below the display function as style controls.
Pressing this button alternately enables and cancels the bass and chord accompaniment. (See page 31.)
Pressing this button alternately starts and stops style playback.
START/ STOP INTRO/ ENDING rit.
Pressing this button selects the Main A section or adds a Fill-in A section. (See page 32.)
This turns the One Touch Setting function on/off. (See page 36.)

Select one of the styles, as described in steps 1 - 2 on page 28.
Select the Smart Chord Guide.
Press the CHORD GUIDE button so that Smart appears briefly in the display.
NOTE: The accompaniment is turned on automatically when Smart is selected.

Set the desired key.

Use the +/- buttons on the numeric keypad to step through the available keys, or use the numeric keypad to directly enter the number corresponding to the desired key (see chart below).
Indicates selected key signature (shows number of sharps or flats in key).

ACMP ON

Number 07 08
Key (display indication, actual key) #/b=0 (C, or Am) #=1 (G, or Em) #=2 (D, or Bm) #=3 (A, or F#m) #=4 (E, or C#m) #=5 (B, or G#m) #=6 (F#, or D#m) #=7 (C#, or A#m)

Number 15

Key (display indication, actual key) b=7 (Cb, or Abm) b=6 (Gb, or Ebm) b=5 (Db, or Bbm) b=4 (Ab, or Fm) b=3 (Eb, or Cm) b=2 (Bb, or Gm) b=1 (F, or Dm)
For example, if you want to perform with the following score, set the key to b=1 (F, or Dm)
Play the style, and play single note chords (root notes) in the ACMP section.
Start style playback in the desired way. (For specific instructions on starting styles, see page 29.) For example, when the key has been set to F major, pressing the following single notes results in the chord progression below: Notice that the minor chords appropriate to the key of F major are automatically converted.

Played notes

Actual chords

Dictionary

The Dictionary type is essentially a built-in chord book that shows you the individual notes of chords. It is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it.
With the Style mode active, select the Dictionary Chord Guide.
Press the CHORD GUIDE button so that Dict. appears briefly in the display.
Specify the root of the chord.
Press the key on the keyboard that corresponds to the desired chord root (as printed on the panel).

Transmits MIDI data (keyboard performance) to the connected device.

IN OUT

About MIDI
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a worldwide standard that is built into many electronic musical instruments and other digital music related devices, allowing them to be connected and communicate with each other. For two MIDI instruments to communicate, they must be connected by MIDI cables. In a basic example, the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals of the PortaTone could be connected to the MIDI OUT and MIDI IN terminals of a sequencer, allowing you to record and play back performance data from the PortaTone. The instruments communicate with each other by sending messages or MIDI data. The sending instrument usually assigns the data to one of sixteen MIDI channels, then transmits it over the MIDI cable. The cable itself, however, is not divided up into sixteen channels. Just as with a television set that receives programs on different channels, it is up to the receiving instrument to tune into the proper MIDI channel. If the sending and receiving channels on the respective instruments do not match, the receiving instrument may not understand or respond to the one sending.
performance data played on the PortaTone keyboard. Before actually recording to the sequencer, press the ACMP button once or twice to make sure that the current settings are sent.
Connect the MIDI OUT of the PortaTone to the MIDI IN of the QY70.
Connect the MIDI IN of the PortaTone to the MIDI OUT of the QY-70.
NOTE: On the PortaTone, the following channels (eight total) are enabled for MIDI reception: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10. The MIDI transmit channels are fixed to the following data: Ch. 1 : Keyboard, harmony Ch. 2 : Bass Ch. 3 : Chord Ch. 4 - 7 : Other Ch. 10 : Rhythm Parts that have been recorded using the PortaTone should also be played back from the PortaTone. Data may not play back as expected when using other sound sources (such as the internal sounds of the QY-70). Also, a connected sound source may sound at a different octave from that originally played on the PortaTone. MIDI data cannot be transmitted during song playback. Avoid using MIDI cables 15 meters or longer, since doing so can result in MIDI errors.

How Can MIDI be Used?

In the simple, yet powerful MIDI application example below, the Yamaha QY-70 Music Sequencer is used to record and play back

Troubleshooting

Problem When the PortaTone is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced. The sound of the voices or rhythms seems unusual or strange. There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a Song is being played back. When one of the PIANO styles is selected and started, the rhythm cannot be heard. Not all notes are heard when playing a number of notes simultaneously. Possible Cause and Solution This is normal and indicates that the PortaTone is receiving electrical power.
The battery power is too low. Replace the batteries. (See page 9.) Check that nothing is connected to the PHONES/AUX OUT jack on the rear panel. When a set of headphones is plugged into this jack, no sound is output. This is normal; the accompaniment of the style can only be heard when accompaniment is set to ON and keys are played in the ACMP section of the keyboard. Too many keys are pressed at the same time. The PortaTone is polyphonic up to a maximum of 16 notes. The PortaTone is polyphonic up to a maximum of 16 notes. If a style or song is playing back at the same time a Pad is played, some notes/sounds of the Pad may be omitted (or stolen) from the accompaniment or song. The AWM tone generation method uses multiple recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the keyboard; thus, the actual sound of the voice may be slightly different from note to note. Check that Melody Guide is turned off.
The Pad sound is cut off or sounds unusual.
The sound of the voice changes from note to note.
The melody part of the song doesnt play. The song plays back to a certain point and then pauses. The notes shown in the music staves and keyboard diagram in the display do not match the keys actually played.
Check that Melody Guide is not set to Waiting.
When auto accompaniment is on, the display shows the specific notes of the chords you play in the ACMP section of the keyboard. If you play a single finger chord, or an inversion of a chord, the corresponding chord will be appropriately displayed even if the display does not exactly match the pressed keys.

+/- keys... 16

Harmony voices.. 17 headphones.. 10