Back up your performance with Auto Accompaniment (page 46, 106)
Playing a chord with your left hand automatically plays the auto accompaniment backing. Select an accompaniment style such as pop, jazz, Latin, etc. and let the PORTATONE be your backing band!

DIGITAL RECORDING

Record your performances (page 43, 147)
With the powerful and easy-to-use song recording features, you can record your own keyboard performances, and create your own complete, fully orchestrated compositions which you can then save to the USER drive or a USB storage device for future recall. And since the recorded data is MIDI, you can easily edit your songs, too.
USB Audio Recorder (PSR-S900)
Record entire performances as audio data (page 63)
Connect a guitar or microphone and record your playing and singing together with the sounds of the instrumentall mixed down to a stereo audio recording, and conveniently saved to a USB storage device.

MUSIC FINDER

Call up the perfect accompaniment style (page 55, 111)
If you know what song you want to play, but you dont know which style or voice would be right for it, let the Music Finder help you. Just select the song title, and the instrument automatically calls up the most appropriate style and voice. Connect directly to the Internet (page 171), and get related information on records, or download and add your favorite records to the instrument.
Enjoy a huge variety of realistic voices (page 30, 83)
The PSR-S900/S700 features a wealth of exceptionally authentic and dynamic voices including piano, strings, woodwinds, and more! The instrument also has Mega Voices (PSRS900/S700) and Super Articulation voices (PSR-S900). Mega Voices feature different performance sounds of the same instrument in different velocity ranges designed specically for recorded MIDI data. Super Articulation voices are similar to Mega Voices, but with greater playability and expressive realtime control.

Organ Flutes

Craft your own organ voices (page 103)
This special function not only gives you a full set of rich and luscious organ sounds, it also lets you create your own original organ voices, just as on a traditional organ, by increasing and decreasing the ute footages, and adding percussive sounds.

INTERNET

Connect directly to the Internet (page 171)
Access the special Yamaha website and take advantage of the various music services available there.

USB TO DEVICE terminal

Connect the instrument to the USB storage device (page 199)
Connecting the USB storage device (such as USB ash memory and hard disk drive) to this terminal lets you save various types of data created on the instrument.

USB TO HOST terminal

Make music with a computer quickly and easily (page 198)
Dive in and take advantage of the wide world of computer music software. Connections and setup are exceptionally easy, and you can play back your computer recorded parts with different instrument sounds all from a single instrument!

n The data (records) of the Music Finder are not the same as Song data and cannot be played back.
Press the [MUSIC FINDER] button to call up the MUSIC FINDER display.
Press the TAB [][] buttons to select the ALL tab.
The ALL tab contains the preset records.
Select the desired record by using the following four search categories. To select a record, press the [2]/[3] buttons
n You can also select the desired record by using the DATA ENTRY dial, then press the [ENTER] button to execute. Searching the records The Music Finder is also equipped with a convenient search function that lets you enter a song title or keyword and instantly call up all the records that match your search criteria (page 111).
MUSIC..Contains the song title or music genre that describes each record, letting you easily nd the desired music style.
n Skipping up or down through the song alphabetically When sorting records by song title, use the [1] button to skip up or down through the songs alphabetically. Simultaneously press the [] buttons to move the cursor to the rst record.
STYLE..This is the preset Style assigned to the record.
n Skipping up or down through the Style alphabetically When sorting records by Style name, use the [4]/[5] button to skip up or down through the Styles alphabetically. Simultaneously press the [] buttons to move the cursor to the rst record.
BEAT.This is the time signature registered to each record. TEMPO. This is the assigned tempo setting for the record.
Notice that the panel settings have been automatically changed to match the music genre of the selected record.
n Tempo Lock Tempo Lock function lets you avoid changing the Tempo during Style playback when selecting another record. To turn on the Tempo Lock function, press the [I] (TEMPO LOCK) button in the Music Finder display. Parameter Lock You can lock specic parameters (e.g., effect, split point, etc.) to make them selectable only via the panel controls (page 137).
Calling up the panel settings to match the Style (Repertoire)
The convenient Repertoire function automatically calls up the most appropriate panel settings (voice number, etc.) for the currently selected Style.
Select the desired Style for which you want to call up the panel settings from the PRESET/USER tab on Style selection display.
n The Repertoire function is valid for Styles in the PRESET/USER tab. The Repertoire function cannot be used for Styles saved to a USB storage device. To use the Repertoire function, save the desired Style in USER tab.

GROOVE This lets you add swing to the music or change the feel of the beat by making subtle shifts in the timing (clock) of the Style. The Groove settings are applied to all channels of the selected Style.
ORIGINAL BEAT Species the beats to which Groove timing is to be applied. In other words, if 8 Beat is selected, Groove timing is applied to the 8th notes; if 12 Beat is selected, Groove timing is applied to 8th-note triplets. Actually changes the timing of the beats (specied in the ORIGINAL BEAT parameter above) to the selected value. For example, when ORIGINAL BEAT is set to 8 Beat and BEAT CONVERTER is set to 12, all 8th notes in the section are shifted to 8th-note triplet timing. The 16A and 16B Beat Converter which appear when ORIGINAL BEAT is set to 12 Beat are variations on a basic 16th-note setting. Produces a swing feel by shifting the timing of the back beats, depending on the ORIGINAL BEAT parameter above. For example, if the specied ORIGINAL BEAT value is 8 Beat, the Swing parameter will selectively delay the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th beats of each measure to create a swing feel. The settings A through E produce different degrees of swing, with A being the most subtle and E being the most pronounced. Selects a variety of Groove templates to be applied to the selected section. The PUSH settings cause certain beats to be played early, while HEAVY settings delay the timing of certain beats. The numbered settings (2, 3, 4, 5) determine which beats are to be affected. All beats up to the specied beatbut not including the rst beatwill be played early or delayed (for example, the 2nd and 3rd beats, if 3 is selected). In all cases, A types produce minimum effect, B types produce medium effect, and C types produce maximum effect.

BEAT CONVERTER

DYNAMICS This changes the velocity/volume (or accent) of certain notes in the Style playback. The Dynamics settings are applied to each channel or all channels of the selected Style.
CHANNEL ACCENT TYPE STRENGTH EXPAND/COMP. Selects the desired channel (part) to which Dynamics is to be applied. Determines the type of accent appliedin other words, which notes in the part(s) are emphasized with the Dynamics settings. Determines how strongly the selected Accent Type (above) will be applied. The higher the value, the stronger the effect. Expands or compresses the range of velocity values. Values higher than 100% expand the dynamic range, while values lower than 100% compress it. Boosts or cuts all velocity values in the selected section/channel. Values above 100% boost the overall velocity, while values below 100% reduce it.

Multi Pads indicated with the following icon (hand on fretboard) are created with special note transpositions to produce the natural chord voicing of the guitar. Because of this, if the Chord Match setting is set to off, the Multi Pads may not sound appropriately.
Multi Pad Step Recording (EDIT)
Step Recording can be executed in the EDIT page. After selecting a Multi Pad in step 5 of the Multi Pad Realtime Recording on page 132, press the TAB [][] buttons to select the EDIT tab. The EDIT page indicates the Event list that lets you record notes with absolutely precise timing. This Step Recording procedure is essentially the same as that for Song Recording (pages 152161), with the exception of the points listed below: There is no menu for switching channels, since Multi Pads contain data for only a single channel. In the Multi Pad Creator, only the channel events can be entered and the System Exclusive messages can be edited. Chord and Lyrics events are not available. You can switch between the two types of Event Lists by pressing the [F] button.
Multi Pad Editing (Multi Pad Creator)
Press the MULTI PAD CONTROL [SELECT] button to call up the Multi Pad Bank selection display, then select a Bank to be edited on the USER drive.
Press the [8] button to call up the [MULTI PAD EDIT] display, then select a Pad to be edited by pressing any of the [A], [B], [F], and [G] buttons.
The number above the Pad name corresponds to the MULTI PAD [1][4] buttons.
Edit each of the Multi Pads as desired. Naming Press the [1] button then change the name of each Multi Pad (page 76). Copying Press the [3] button, select the Multi Pad to be copied, select the destination location, then execute the Copy operation by pressing the [4] button (page 74). Deleting Press the [5] button then delete the unnecessary Multi Pad (page 75).
Registering and Recalling Custom Panel Setups Registration Memory
The Registration Memory function allows you to save (or register) virtually all panel settings to a Registration Memory button, and then instantly recall your custom panel settings by pressing a single button. The registered settings for eight Registration Memory buttons should be saved as a single Bank (le).
Registering and Saving Custom Panel Setups
Registering Custom Panel Setups
Set up the panel controls (such as Voice, Style, effects, and so on) as desired. Refer to the Data List for a list of parameters that can be registered with the Registration Memory function. The Data List is available at the Yamaha website. (See page 5.) Press the REGISTRATION MEMORY [MEMORY] button. The display for selecting the items to be registered appears. Only the items selected here will be registered. (TEXT and MIC SETTING are not shown in the PSR-S700 display.)

Press the [H] button to select the VOICE. Press one of the [1][8] buttons to call up the Voice selection display for the channel. Press one of the [A][J] buttons to select a Voice. You can save the changed Voice selection to the Song in the Setup operation (page 166). Make sure to checkmark the VOICE item in step 2 of the Setup procedure.
The Guide functions provide convenient learning and practicing tools to help you master the instrument. By pressing the [SCORE] button, you can have the notation of the song displayed, showing the notes you should play and when you should play them, for ease in learning. The PSR-S900 also features convenient vocal practice tools that automatically adjust the timing of Song playback to match your vocal performance (when singing into a connected microphone.)
Saving the Guide settings in the SONG SETTING display You can save the Guide settings as a part of the Song data (page 166). For Songs to which Guide settings have been saved, the Guide function will be automatically turned on and the related settings will be recalled when the Song is selected.
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-S900/S700 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-S900) 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 [TR 1] button, CH 2 is assigned to [TR 2] button, and CH 316 are assigned to the [EXTRA TR] 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.
Recording Your Performance to MIDI
You can record your own performances and save them to the User tab display or a USB storage device. 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. And since the recorded data is MIDI, you can easily edit your songs, too. For details on MIDI, see page 201, What is MIDI? For details on USB Audio Recording (PSR-S900 only), see page 63.
The microphone input signal cannot be recorded here, but can be recorded using the Audio Recording function (page 63).

Recording Methods

There are three methods as shown below.
Realtime Recording Quick Recording See below.
This convenient and simple recording method lets you quickly record your performanceuseful, for example, in recording solo piano pieces. You can record to the [TR 1 (R)] or [TR 2 (L)] button, and also to the [EXTRA TR (STYLE)] track, which can be used for recording at the same time. This lets you record a whole Song including several different instrument parts, to create the sound of a full band or orchestra. Record the performance of each instrument part one by one and create fully orchestrated compositions. You can also record over already-recorded parts of an existing Song (Preset Song or a Song on USB storage device) with your own performance.
This method lets you compose your performance by writing it down one event at a time. This is a non-realtime, manual recording method similar to writing music notation onto paper. You can input notes, chords and other events one by one (realtime performance is not needed).
Multi track Recording page 149
You can also edit Songs after theyve been recorded (page 162). For example, you can edit specic notes one by one, or you can use the Punch In/ Out function to re-record a specic part.

Step Recording

Step Recording page 152

Quick Recording

This lets you conveniently and quickly record your performance.
J Press the SONG [REC] and SONG [J] (STOP) buttons simultaneously. A blank Song (New Song) is called up for recording.

Press the [D] button to select the RIGHT2.
Recording each channel with the same tempo Use the Metronome function (page 34) to record each channel with the same tempo. Keep in mind that the metronome sound is not recorded.
Start recording. The method for starting is the same as in step 4 of Quick Recording (page 148). Press the SONG [J] (STOP) button to stop recording.
Pausing and restarting your recording See page 148.
When recording is nished, a message appears prompting you to save the recorded performance appears. To close the message, press the [EXIT] button. For instructions on saving Song data, see step 8.
Listen to your newly recorded performance. Press the SONG [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to playback the performance you just recorded.
To record another channel, repeat steps 2 through 6. Press the SONG [SELECT] button to call up the Song Selection display for saving your data, then save the data in the Song Selection display (page 73). About Song channels Default channel/part assignments are shown below.

Channels

Default Parts

Keyboard parts

RHYTHM1 RHYTHM2 BASS CHORD1 CHORD2 PAD PHRASE1 PHRASE2

Keyboard Parts

RIGHT1 RIGHT1 RIGHT1 RIGHT1 M.Pad1 M.Pad2 M.Pad3 M.Pad4

Style parts

About keyboard parts There are three keyboard parts, RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2 and LEFT. As the default, the RIGHT 1 part is assigned to each of the channels 14. Normally, the keyboard parts should be recorded to the channels 14. About Style parts As the default, each of the Style parts is assigned to the channels 916, respectively as shown above. Normally, the Style parts should be recorded to the channels 916. RHYTHM. This is the basic part of the Style, containing the drum and percussion rhythm patterns. Usually one of the drum kits is used. BASS. The bass part uses various appropriate instrument sounds to match the style. CHORD. This is the rhythmic chord backing, commonly used with piano or guitar Voices. PAD.. This part is used for sustained instruments such as strings, organ, choir, etc. PHRASE. This part is used for punchy brass stabs, arpeggiated chords, and other extras that make the accompaniment more interesting. About Multi Pad parts As the default, each of the Multi Pads is assigned to the channels 58, respectively as shown above.

Press the [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button to call up the MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY display.
Press the [I] (MIC SETTING) button to call up the MICROPHONE SETTING display. Press the TAB [][] buttons to select the TALK SETTING tab display.
Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the item (parameter) (page 192) to be set.
Use the [1][7] buttons to set the value. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the MICROPHONE SETTING display.
Settings in the TALK SETTING tab display are automatically saved to the instrument when you exit from the display. However, if you turn the power off without exiting from this display, the settings will be lost.
Adjustable Items (Parameters) in the TALK SETTING Tab Display
VOLUME PAN REVERB DEPTH CHORUS DEPTH TOTAL VOLUME ATTENUATOR This determines the output volume of the microphone sound. This sets the stereo pan position of the microphone sound. This sets the depth of the reverb effects applied to the microphone sound. This sets the depth of the chorus effects applied to the microphone sound. This determines the amount of attenuation to be applied to the overall sound (excepting the microphone input)allowing you to effectively adjust the balance between your voice and the overall instrument sound. This turns the DSP effect applied to the microphone sound ON or OFF. This selects the type of DSP effect to be applied to the microphone sound. This sets the depth of the DSP effect applied to the microphone sound.
DSP MIC ON/OFF DSP MIC TYPE DSP MIC DEPTH
P. 200 P. 199 P. 198 P. 198 P. 194 P. 194

1 P. 193

2 P. 193

4 P. 194

Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power of all the components. Also, before turning any components on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, electrical shock or damage to the components may occur.
When these are connected, you can use the instruments [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume of the sound output to the external device. Connect the instruments OUTPUT [L/L+R]/[R] jacks (standard phone jacks) and the input jacks of a pair of powered speakers using appropriate audio cables. Use only the [L/L+R] jack for connection with a monaural device.
Instrument Powered speakers
Connecting Audio & Video Devices
Use audio cables and adaptor plugs having no (zero) resistance. Phone plug (standard) Phone plug (standard) Input jack
Using External Audio Devices for Playback (1 [OUTPUT] jacks)
You can connect these jacks to a stereo system to amplify the instruments sound. The microphone or guitar sound connected to the instruments [MIC/LINE IN] jack is output at the same time. Use audio cables for connection as shown in the diagrams. These jacks are located on the underside jacks panel of the instrument.

When the instruments sound is output to an external device, rst turn on the power to the instrument, then to the external device. Reverse this order when you turn the power off. Do not route the output from the [OUTPUT] jacks to the [AUX IN] jacks. If you make this connection, the signal input at the [AUX IN] jacks is output from the [OUTPUT] jacks. These connections could result in a feedback loop that will make normal performance impossible, and may even damage both pieces of equipment.

Audio cable

Playing External Audio Devices with the Built-in Speakers (2 [AUX IN] jacks)
The stereo outputs from another instrument can be connected to these jacks, allowing the sound of an external instrument to be reproduced via the instruments speakers. Connect the output jacks (LINE OUT etc.) of an external synthesizer or the tone generator module and the instruments AUX IN [L/L+R]/[R] jacks using appropriate audio cables.
Instrument Synthesizer Tone generator LINE OUT Phone plug (standard) Audio cable Pin plug
When the sound of an external device is output to the instrument, rst turn on the power to the external device, then to the instrument. Reverse this order when you turn the power off.
Use only the [L/L+R] jack for connection with a monaural device. The instruments [MASTER VOLUME] setting affects the input signal from the [AUX IN] jacks.
Showing the Instruments Display Contents on a Separate TV Monitor (3 [VIDEO OUT] terminal) (PSR-S900)
Connect the instrument to an external TV monitor, and you can have the current display contents, lyrics (for group sing-alongs and the like, or text les) displayed on the TV. For instructions on connecting, see page 59.
Set the NTSC or PAL to correspond to the standard used by your video equipment. When LYRICS/TEXT is selected as the contents of the Screen Out signal, only the lyrics of the song or text les are output via VIDEO OUT, regardless of the display that is called up on the instrument. Avoid looking at the television or video monitor for prolonged periods of time since doing so could damage your eyesight. Take frequent breaks and focus your eyes on distant objects to avoid eyestrain.
Connecting a Microphone or Guitar (4 [MIC/LINE IN] Jack) (PSR-S900)
By connecting a microphone to the [MIC/LINE IN] jack (standard 1/4" phone jack), you can enjoy singing along with Song playback (KARAOKE) or with your own performance. The instrument outputs your vocals or guitar sounds through the built-in speakers. For instructions on connecting, see page 57. Please note that when connecting devices of high output level, make sure to set the [LINE MIC] switch to LINE.
Using the Footswitch or Foot Controller (5 [FOOT PEDAL 1/2] jacks)
Two FOOT PEDAL jacks can be used via the following functions at the initial default setting (factory setting). FOOT PEDAL 1 jack Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use it to switch sustain on and off. The footswitch functions like the damper pedal on a piano press for sustain, release for normal sound. FOOT PEDAL 2 jack (PSR-S900) Plug an optional Yamaha Footswitch FC4 or FC5 into this jack and use it to control the Super Articulation Voices (page 83). (PSR-S700) Plug an optional Yamaha FC7 foot controller into this jack and use it to change the volume as you play the instrument (expression function).

Connecting External MIDI Devices (6 [MIDI] terminals)
Use the built-in [MIDI] terminals and standard MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices.
(This explanation is divided into two parts, covering the two connections: connection to the [USB TO HOST] terminal and connection to the [MIDI] terminal.) Connecting to the [USB TO HOST] terminal When connecting the instrument to the computer via USB, use a standard USB cable (having the USB logo) to connect the [USB TO HOST] terminal on the instrument to the USB terminal of the computer. Then, install the USB-MIDI driver.

USB cable

MIDI IN MIDI OUT
Receives MIDI messages from an external MIDI device. Transmits MIDI messages generated by the instrument.

Instrument

For a general overview of MIDI and how you can effectively use it, refer to the following sections: What is MIDI?...page 201 What You Can Do With MIDI..page 203 MIDI Settings..page 204
About the [USB TO HOST] and [USB TO DEVICE] terminals There are two different types of USB terminals on the instrument: [USB TO HOST] and [USB TO DEVICE]. Take care not to confuse the two terminals and the corresponding cable connectors. Be careful to connect the proper plug in the proper direction. Explanations on the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal follow in the next section.
Connecting to a computer, USB device, and the Internet

TO DEVICE USB TO HOST

Connecting a Computer (6 [MIDI] and 7 [USB TO HOST] terminals)
By connecting a computer to the [USB TO HOST] or [MIDI] terminals, you can transfer data between the instrument and the computer via MIDI, and take advantage of sophisticated computer music programs. Keep in mind that you also need to install an appropriate USBMIDI driver. The instructions below explain how to connect and use the terminals.
If you are using a computer that has a USB interface, we recommend that you connect the computer and the instrument by USB, rather than by MIDI.
Precautions when using the [USB TO HOST] terminal When connecting the computer to the [USB TO HOST] terminal, make sure to observe the following points. Failing to do so risks freezing the computer and corrupting or losing data. If the computer or the instrument freezes, turn the power to the instrument off and restart the computer. Before connecting the computer to the [USB TO HOST] terminal, exit from any power-saving mode of the computer (such as suspended, sleep, standby), and quit any open application software, also turns off the power to the instrument. Execute the following before turning the power to the instrument off or unplugging the USB cable to/from the instrument/ computer. - Quit any open application software on the computer. - Make sure that data is not being transmitted from the instrument. (Data is transmitted only by playing notes on the keyboard or playing back a song.) While a USB device is connected to the instrument, you should wait for six seconds or more between these operations: When turning the power of the instrument off then on again, or when alternately connecting/disconnecting the USB cable.

Recording and playing back the performance of an acoustic instrument (audio data) Recording Playback
The controller and tone generator in the illustration above are equivalent to the piano in our acoustic example. Here, the players performance on the keyboard is captured as MIDI song data (see illustration below). In order to record the audio performance on an acoustic piano, special recording equipment is needed. However, since the PSR-S900/S700 features a built-in sequencer that lets you record performance data, this recording equipment is unnecessary. Instead, your digital instrument allows you to both record and play back the data.

Tone generator Sequencer

Keyboard performance (MIDI data)
In the above example, the actual acoustic sounds of the pianists performance are captured in the recording as audio data, and this is recorded to CD. When you play back that CD on your audio system, you can hear the actual piano performance. The piano itself is not necessary, since the recording contains the actual sounds of the piano, and your speakers reproduce them.
However, we also need a sound source to produce the audio, which eventually comes from your speakers. The tone generator of the instrument lls this function. The recorded performance is reproduced by the sequencer, playing back the song data, using a tone generator capable of accurately producing various instrument sounds including that of a piano. Looked at in another way, the relation of the sequencer and the tone generator is similar to that of the pianist and the piano one plays the other. Since digital instruments handle playback data and the actual sounds independently, we can hear our piano performance played by another instrument, such as guitar or violin.
Even though it is a single musical instrument, the PSR-S900/S700 can be thought of as containing several electronic components: a controller, a tone generator, and a sequencer.
Finally, well take a look at the actual data that gets recorded and that serves as the basis for playing the sounds. For example, lets say you play a C quarter note using the grand piano sound on the instruments keyboard. Unlike an acoustic instrument that puts out a resonated note, the electronic instrument puts out information from the keyboard such as with what voice, with which key, about how strong, when was it pressed and when was it released. Then each piece of information is changed into a number value and sent to the tone generator. Using these numbers as a basis for sound generation, the tone generator plays the stored sampled note. Example Keyboard Data

Message Name System Exclusive Message Realtime Messages Operation/Panel Setting Effect type settings (Mixing Console), etc. Clock setting, Start/stop operation
Sequence Formats Song data is recorded and stored in a variety of different systems, referred to as sequence formats.
Playback is only possible when the sequence format of the Song data matches that of the MIDI device. The PSR-S900/S700 is compatible with the following formats. SMF (Standard MIDI le) This is the most common sequence format. Standard MIDI Files are generally available as one of two types: Format 0 or Format 1. Many MIDI devices are compatible with Format 0, and most commercially available software is recorded as Format 0. The PSR-S900/S700 is compatible with both Format 0 and Format 1. Song data recorded on the PSR-S900/S700 is automatically saved as SMF Format 0. ESEQ This sequence format is compatible with many of Yamahas MIDI devices, including the PSR-S900/S700 series instruments. This is a common format used with various Yamaha software. The PSR-S900/S700 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-S900/S700 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-S900/S700 is compatible with SMF Formats 0 and 1, and records song data using SMF Format 0.) Style File The Style File Format (SFF) combines all of Yamahas auto accompaniment know-how into a single unied format.
The messages transmitted/received by the PSR-S900/ S700 are shown in the MIDI Data Format and MIDI Implementation Chart in the Data List. The Data List is available at the Yamaha website. (See page 5.)
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 instrument.
MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI OUT MIDI IN

MIDI transmit

Computer or Sequencer
When you want to use the instrument as an XG-compatible multi-timbral tone generator, set the receive part for MIDI channels 1-16 to SONG in MIDI/USB 1 in MIDI Receive (page 208).

MIDI Settings

Voice Allocation Format With MIDI, Voices are assigned to specic numbers, called program numbers. The numbering standard (order of voice allocation) is referred to as the voice allocation format.
Voices may not play back as expected unless the voice allocation format of the song data matches that of the compatible MIDI device used for playback. The PSRS900/S700 is compatible with the following formats.
Even if the devices and data used satisfy all the conditions above, the data may still not be completely compatible, depending on the specications of the devices and particular data recording methods.

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Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620, U.S.A. Tel: 714-522-9011

FRANCE

Yamaha Musique France BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Valle Cedex 2, France Tel: 01-64-61-4000

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd. 11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: 2737-7688
Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A. Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy Tel: 02-935-771

INDONESIA

PT. Yamaha Music Indonesia (Distributor) PT. Nusantik Gedung Yamaha Music Center, Jalan Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia Tel: 21-520-2577
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

MEXICO

Yamaha de Mxico S.A. de C.V. Calz. Javier Rojo Gmez #1149, Col. Guadalupe del Moral C.P. 09300, Mxico, D.F., Mxico Tel: 55-5804-0600

SPAIN/PORTUGAL

Yamaha-Hazen Msica, S.A. Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17, 200, 28230 Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain Tel: 91-639-8888
Yamaha Music Korea Ltd. 8F, 9F, Dongsung Bldg. 158-9 Samsung-Dong, Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea Tel: 080-004-0022

BRAZIL

Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda. Rua Joaquim Floriano, 913 - 4' andar, Itaim Bibi, CEP 04534-013 Sao Paulo, SP. BRAZIL Tel: 011-3704-1377

GREECE

Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House 147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece Tel: 01-228 2160

MALAYSIA

Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn., Bhd. Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: 3-78030900

SWEDEN

Yamaha Scandinavia AB J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1 Box 30053 S-Gteborg, Sweden Tel: 34 00

ARGENTINA

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A. Sucursal de Argentina Viamonte 1145 Piso2-B 1053, Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel: 1-4371-7021