2Press the [B] button several times to select “4 AUTO POWER
OFF.”
3Use the [4 ]/[5 ] buttons to set the value.
If you do not want to turn the power off automatically (disable the Auto Power
Off), select DISABLED.
Press the [EXIT] button several times to exit from the display.
CAUTION
Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the prod-
uct for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
NOTICE
While recording or editing, or while a message is displayed, the power cannot be turned off even if you press the [] (Standby/On)
switch. If you want to turn off the power, press the [] (Standby/On) switch after recording, editing, or after the message has disap-
peared. If you need to force-quit the instrument, hold down the [] (Standby/On) switch for longer than three seconds. Note that the
force-quit operation might cause data loss and damage to the instrument.
Setting the Auto Power Off function
NOTICE
Any data which has not been
saved to the USER or USB drive
will be lost if the power automat-
ically turns off. Make sure to
save your data before the power
turns off (page 28).
3
2
Disabling Auto Power Off (simple method)
Turn the power on while holding down the lowest key on the keyboard. A message appears briefly, then the
instrument starts up with the Auto Power Off function disabled.
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To adjust the volume of the entire keyboard sound, use the [MASTER VOLUME] dial while playing the keyboard.
This determines the language (English, German, French, Spanish and Italian are available) used in the display for
messages.
1Call up the operation display.
[FUNCTION] → TAB [F] MENU 2 → [G] SYSTEM → TAB [E] OWNER
2Use the [4 ]/[5 ] buttons to select the desired language.
Press the [EXIT] button several times to exit from the display.
Adjusting the Master Volume
CAUTION
Do not use the instrument at high volume for long periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss.
Changing the Display Language
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Setting Up
The Demos provide helpful, easy-to-understand introductions to the features and functions as well as dynamic
demonstrations of the high-quality sounds.
1Press the [DEMO] button to call up the Demo display.
2Press one of the [A] – [E] buttons to show a specific Demo.
Pressing one of the [F] – [J] buttons plays back the overview Demo
continuously, calling up the various displays in sequence.
Sub menus may be shown on the display. Press one of the [A] – [J] buttons
corresponding to the desired sub menu.
3Press the [EXIT] button several times to exit from the Demo
display.
Playing the Demos
NOTE
To return to the higher level menu,
press the [EXIT] button.
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Basic Operations
The LCD provides comprehensive at-a-glance information on all current settings. The displayed menu can be
selected or changed by the controls around the LCD.
The [A] – [J] buttons are used to select the corresponding menu items shown next to them.
• Example 1
• Example 2
Display-based Controls
1 [A] – [J] buttons
1 [A] – [J] buttons
2 TAB [E][F] buttons
[DIRECT ACCESS]
button (page 23)
4 Data dial and [ENTER] button3 [1 ] – [8 ] buttons
5 [EXIT] button
1
[A] – [J] buttons
In the File Selection display (page 26),
the [A] – [J] buttons can be used to select
the corresponding files.
The [A] and [B] buttons are used to
move the cursor up or down.
The [F] and [H] buttons are used to select
the corresponding parameter.
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Basic Operations
These buttons are used to change the pages of displays that have “tabs” at the top.
The [1 ] – [8 ] buttons are used to make selections or adjust settings (up or down correspondingly) for
functions shown directly above them.
2
TAB [
E
][
F
] buttons
3
[1
] – [8
] buttons
For menus that appear in this section of
the display, use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons.
For menus that appear in this section of the
display, use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons.
For list menus that appear, use the [1 ] – [8 ]
buttons to select the desired item.
For parameters that appear in slider (or knob)
form, use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to adjust
the value.
To reset the desired parameter value to its
default, simultaneously press both the [] and
[] buttons below it.
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Depending on the selected display, the Data dial can be used in the following two ways.
• Selecting files (Voice, Style, Song, and so on)
When one of the File Selection displays (page 26) is shown, you can use the Data dial and the [ENTER] button to
select a file.
• Adjusting parameter values
You can conveniently use the Data dial in tandem with the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to adjust parameters
indicated in the display.
This convenient technique also works well with pop-up parameters such as Tempo and Transpose. Simply press the
appropriate button (ex., TEMPO [+]), then rotate the Data dial to set the value.
4
Data dial and [ENTER] button
Rotate the Data dial to move the
cursor.
Press the [ENTER] button to actu-
ally select the file. The selected file
is highlighted.
Rotate the Data dial to adjust the
selected parameter.
Select the desired parameter with the appropriate [1 ] –
[8 ] button.
5
[EXIT] button
Pressing the [EXIT] button returns to the previously indicated display.
Pressing the [EXIT] button several times returns to the default Main display
(page 24).
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Basic Operations
With the convenient Direct Access function, you can instantly call up the desired display — with just a single
additional button press. Refer to the “Direct Access Chart” on page 106 for a list of the displays that can be called
up with the Direct Access function.
1Press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button.
A message appears in the display prompting you to press the appropriate button.
2Press the button (or move the knob, wheel or connected pedal)
corresponding to the desired setting display to instantly call up
that display.
For example, pressing the [GUIDE] button calls up the display in which the
Guide mode can be set.
A message (information or confirmation dialog) sometimes appears on the screen to facilitate operation. When the
message appears, simply press the appropriate button.
Calling Up the Desired Display Instantly — Direct Access
Messages Shown in the Display
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The display that appears when the power is turned on is the Main display. This
display shows the current basic settings such as the currently selected Voice and
Style, allowing you to see them at a single glance. The Main display is the one you’ll
usually see when you play the keyboard.
1Song name and related information
Displays the currently selected Song name, time signature and tempo. Pressing
the [A] button calls up the Song Selection display (page 62).
2BAR/BEAT/Tempo
Displays the current position (bar/beat/tempo) in Style playback or Song
playback.
3Current chord name
When the [ACMP] button is set to on, the chord specified in the chord section
of the keyboard will be displayed. When the Song containing the chord data is
played, the current chord name will be displayed.
4Split Point
Displays the Split Point positions (page 58).
5MIC/Guitar input level indicator (PSR-S975)
When a microphone/guitar is connected, this indicates the input level. Adjust
the level with the [GAIN] knob on the rear panel so that the indicator lights in
green or yellow (but not in red). For details on connecting a microphone/guitar,
refer to page 88. Pressing the [B]/[C]/[D] buttons calls up the Vocal Harmony
Type Selection display.
6Style name and related information
Displays the currently selected Style name, time signature and tempo. Pressing
the [E] button calls up the Style Selection display (page 48).
7Voice name
Displays the Voice names currently selected for RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2 and LEFT
parts (page 35). Use the [F], [G] and [H] buttons to call up the Voice Selection
display for the corresponding part: Press the button once to highlight the part’s
Voice, then once more to call up the Voice Selection display.
Main Display Configuration
NOTE
You can quickly call up the Main dis-
play by pressing the [DIRECT
ACCESS] button, followed by the
[EXIT] button.
1
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3
4
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8Multi Pad Bank name
Displays the names of the selected Multi Pad Bank. Pressing the [I] button calls
up the Multi Pad Bank Selection display (page 76).
9Registration Memory Bank name
Displays the currently selected Registration Memory Bank name and
Registration Memory number. Pressing the [J] button calls up the Registration
Memory Bank Selection display (page 86).
)Volume Balance or Channel On/Off settings
Displays the volume balance (page 57) or channel on/off settings (pages 56,
65) among the parts. Use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to change the settings.
!LIVE CONTROL knob information
Indicates the currently selected number of the eight available LIVE
CONTROL knob assignments (page 40).
@Vocal Harmony type (PSR-S975)
Displays the currently selected Vocal Harmony type (page 91).
#USB Audio Player/Recorder information
Displays information for the selected audio file in the connected USB flash
drive (page 71), including the elapsed playback time, file name and Repeat
mode icon. When the audio recording is in standby, a “WAITING” indication
appears. While recording, “RECORDING” appears.
$Transpose
Displays the amount of transposition in semitone units (page 38).
%Upper Octave
Displays the amount that the octave value is shifted (page 38).
^Registration Sequence
Appears when the Registration Sequence is active. For instructions on
programming the sequence, refer to the Reference Manual on the website,
Chapter 7.
NOTE
Press the [BAL.] button to call up the
Volume Balance displays, and press
the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button to call
up the CHANNEL ON/OFF displays.
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The File Selection display is for selecting Voice, Styles, and other data. The File Selection display appears when
you press one of the VOICE or STYLE category selection buttons, the SONG [SELECT] button, etc.
1Location (drive) of data
• PRESET..........Location where pre-programmed (preset) data is stored.
• USER...............Location where recorded or edited data is saved. Installed
Expansion Voices or Styles are also saved here in the Expan-
sion folder.
•USB.................Location where data on USB flash drive is saved. This
appears only when a USB flash drive is connected to the [USB
TO DEVICE] terminal.
2Selectable data (files)
The files that can be selected on this display are shown. If more than 10 files
exist, the page numbers (P1, P2 ...) are shown below the files. Pressing the
corresponding button changes the display page. When other pages follow, the
“Next” button appears, and for the previous page, the “Prev.” button appears.
3MENU 1/MENU 2
At the bottom of the File Selection display, you can toggle the indication
between MENU 1 and MENU 2 by pressing the [8 ] button. Selecting
MENU 1 shows the function names related to the current file (Voice, Style,
Song, etc.) while selecting MENU 2 shows the function names of the file/
folder management (page 27).
File Selection Display Configuration
1
2
3
NOTE
Before using a USB flash drive, be sure
to read “Connecting USB Devices” on
page 100.
NOTE
By pressing the [USB] button, you can
also access Voices, Styles, and other
data files which are saved in the USB
flash drive (page 101).
NOTE
The data, both pre-programmed and
your own original, are saved as “files.”
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Basic Operations
You can save, name, copy, move, delete files, and you can create folders to manage the files with the buttons located
lower area in the File Selection display. For information on the File Selection display, refer to page 26.
Calling up the higher level folder
When the files of a folder are displayed, “UP” is shown above the [8 ] button. Pressing this button calls
up the next higher level folder.
Example of the PRESET Voice Selection display
The PRESET Voices are categorized and contained in appropriate folders.
This display shows the Voices in a folder.
The next highest level (in this case, folder) is
shown. Each folder shown in this display contains
appropriately categorized Voices.
File Management
NOTE
Before using a USB flash drive, be sure to read “Connecting USB Devices” on page 100.
Restrictions for protected Songs
Preset Songs and most commercially available songs are copy protected to prevent illegal copying or accidental
erasure. They are marked by the indications at the upper left side of the file names. The indications and relevant
restrictions are detailed below.
•Prot. 1: Indicates Preset Songs copied to the USER drive. These only can be copied/moved/deleted in the USER
drive.
•Prot. 2 Orig: Indicates Yamaha-protection-formatted Songs. These cannot be copied. These can be moved/saved
only to the USER drive and USB flash drives with ID.
•Prot. 2 Edit: Indicates edited “Prot.2 Orig” Song. These cannot be copied. These can be moved/saved only to the
USER drive and USB flash drives with ID.
NOTE
• Make sure that the “Prot.2 Orig” Song and the corresponding “Prot.2 Edit” Song reside in the same folder. Otherwise, the “Prot.2 Edit” Song cannot be played back.
If you move this type of Song, make sure to move both the “Prot.2 Orig” and “Prot.2 Edit” Songs to the same folder.
• Do not change the “Prot2.Orig” Song name and icon on the display. Otherwise, the corresponding “Prot.2 Edit” Song cannot be played back.
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You can save your original data (such as Songs you've recorded) as a file to the USER or the USB drive in the File
Selection display (page 26).
1In the File Selection display, select the appropriate tab (USER or
USB) to which you want to save the data by using the TAB
[E][F] buttons.
If you want to save the data within an existing folder, select the folder here.
2Make sure that MENU 2 is shown at the bottom right corner of
the display.
If necessary, press the [8 ] button to call up MENU 2.
3Press the [6 ] (SAVE) button.
The Character Entry window is called up.
4Enter the file name (page 32).
Even if you skip this step, you can rename the file at any time after saving it
(page 30).
5Press the [8 ] (OK) button to actually save the file.
The saved file will be automatically located at the appropriate position among
the files in alphabetical order.
Saving a File
NOTE
Files cannot be saved to the PRESET
tab or the “Expansion” folder (page46)
in the USER tab.
3
NOTE
To cancel the Save operation, press the
[8 ] (CANCEL) button before step 5
below.
NOTE
In the USER tab, the maximum total
number of files which can be stored
differs depending on the file size and
the length of the file names.
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Basic Operations
You can create folders to make it easier to find your original data.
1In the File Selection display, select the appropriate tab (USER or
USB) to which you want to create a new folder by using the TAB
[E][F] buttons.
If you want to create a new folder within an existing folder, also select the
folder here.
2Make sure that MENU 2 is shown at the bottom right corner of
the display.
If necessary, press the [8 ] button to call up MENU 2.
3Press the [7 ] (FOLDER) button.
The Character Entry window is called up.
4Enter the name of the new folder (page 32).
The created folder will be automatically located at the appropriate position
among the folders in alphabetical order.
Creating a New Folder
NOTE
A new folder cannot be made in the
PRESET tab or the “Expansion” folder
(page 46) in the USER tab.
NOTE
The maximum number of files/folders
which can be saved in a folder is 500.
NOTE
In the USER tab, no more than three
folder levels can be created. The maxi-
mum total number of files/folders
which can be saved differs depending
on the file size and the length of the
file/folder names.
3
NOTE
To cancel creating a new folder, press
the [8 ] (CANCEL) button.
NOTICE
Do not use “Expansion” for the
folder name. Otherwise, all data
contained in the “Expansion”
folder will be lost when an
Expansion Pack (page 46) is
installed.
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You can rename files/folders.
1In the File Selection display, select the appropriate tab (USER or
USB) which contains the file/folder you want to rename by using
the TAB [E][F] buttons.
2Make sure that MENU 2 is shown at the bottom right corner of
the display.
If necessary, press the [8 ] button to call up MENU 2.
3Press the [1 ] (NAME) button.
The window for the Rename operation appears at the bottom of the display.
4Press one of the [A] – [J] buttons corresponding to the desired
file/folder.
5Press the [7 ] (OK) button to confirm the file/folder selection.
The Character Entry window is called up.
6Enter the name of the selected file or folder (page 32).
The renamed file/folder appears on the display at the appropriate position
among the files in alphabetical order.
You can copy or cut files and paste them to another location (folder). You can also copy folders (but not move them)
by using the same procedure.
1In the File Selection display, select the appropriate tab
(PRESET, USER or USB) which contains the file/folder you want
to copy by using the TAB [E][F] buttons.
2Make sure that MENU 2 is shown at the bottom right corner of
the display.
If necessary, press the [8 ] button to call up MENU 2.
Renaming a File/Folder
NOTE
Files and folders in the PRESET tab or
the “Expansion” folder (page46) in the
USER tab cannot be renamed.
NOTE
To cancel the Rename operation, press
the [8 ] (CANCEL) button.
NOTICE
Do not use “Expansion” for the
folder name. Otherwise, all data
contained in the “Expansion”
folder will be lost when an
Expansion Pack (page 46) is
installed.
Copying or Moving Files
NOTE
• Files in the PRESET tab cannot be
moved. They can only be copied.
• Files in the “Expansion” folder
(page 46) in the USER tab cannot be
copied/moved.
• Commercially available song data
may be copy protected to prevent
illegal copying.
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3Press the [3 ] (COPY) button to copy or [2 ] (CUT) to move.
The window for the Copy/Cut operation appears at the bottom of the display.
4Press one of the [A] – [J] buttons corresponding to the desired
file/folder.
Pressing a button selects (highlights) the file/folder. To cancel the selection,
press the same [A] – [J] button again.
Press the [6 ] (ALL) button to select all files/folders indicated on the current
display including the other pages. To cancel the selection, press the [6 ] (ALL
OFF) button again.
5Press the [7 ] (OK) button to confirm the file/folder selection.
6Select the destination tab (USER or USB) to paste the file/folder,
by using the TAB [E][F] buttons.
If necessary, select the destination folder by using the [A] – [J] buttons.
7Press the [4 ] (PASTE) button to paste the file/folder selected
in step 4.
The pasted file/folder appears on the display at the appropriate position among
the files in alphabetical order.
You can delete individual or multiple files/folders.
1In the File Selection display, select the appropriate tab (USER or
USB) which contains the file/folder you want to delete by using
the TAB [E][F] buttons.
2Make sure that MENU 2 is shown at the bottom right corner of
the display.
If necessary, press the [8 ] button to call up MENU 2.
3Press the [5 ] (DELETE) button.
The window for the Delete operation appears at the bottom of the display.
NOTE
To cancel the Copy operation, press
the [8 ] (CANCEL) button.
Deleting Files/Folders
NOTE
Files and folders in the PRESET tab or
the “Expansion” folder (page46) in the
USER tab cannot be deleted.
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4Press one of the [A] – [J] buttons corresponding to the desired
file/folder.
Pressing a button selects (highlights) the file/folder. To cancel the selection,
press the same [A] – [J] button again.
Press the [6 ] (ALL) button to select all files/folders indicated on the current
display including the other pages. To cancel the selection, press the [6 ] (ALL
OFF) button again.
5Press the [7 ] (OK) button to confirm the file/folder selection.
6Follow the on-display instructions.
• YES..................Delete the file/folder
• YES ALL.........Delete all selected files/folders
•NO....................Leave the file/folder as is without deleting
• CANCEL.........Cancel the Delete operation
This section covers how to enter characters for naming your files/folders, inputting keywords on Music Finder
(page 81), etc. Entering characters is done in the display shown below.
1Change the type of character by pressing the [1 ] button.
•CASE...............Capital letters, numbers, marks
• case.................Lowercase letters, numbers, marks
2Use the Data dial to move the cursor to the desired position.
3Press the [2 ] – [6 ] and [7 ] buttons, corresponding to
the character you wish to enter.
Several different characters are assigned to each button, and the characters
change each time you press the button.
To actually enter the selected character, move the cursor or press another
character-input button. Alternately, you can wait for a short time and the
character will be entered automatically.
For more information on entering characters, refer to “Other character-entry
operations” below.
4Press the [8 ] (OK) button to actually enter the new name and
return to the previous display.
NOTE
To cancel the Delete operation, press
the [8] (CANCEL) button.
Entering Characters
2
14
3
NOTE
When inputting lyrics in the Song Cre-
ator function (see the Reference Man-
ual, Chapter 3), you may also enter
Japanese characters (kana and kanji).
NOTE
• The following marks cannot be
entered for a file/folder name.
\ / : * ? " < >
• File names can contain up to 41
characters and folder names can
contain up to 50 characters.
NOTE
To cancel the character-entering oper-
ation, press the [8 ] (CANCEL) but-
ton.
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Basic Operations
• Deleting characters
Move the cursor to the character you wish to delete by using the Data dial, and press
the [7 ] (DELETE) button. To delete all characters on the line at once, press and
hold the [7 ] (DELETE) button.
• Entering marks or spaces
1.Press the [6 ] (SYMBOL) button to call up the mark list.
2.Use the Data dial to move the cursor to the desired mark or space, then press the
[8 ] (OK) button.
• Selecting custom icons for files (shown at left of file name)
1.Press the [1 ] (ICON) button to call up the ICON SELECT display.
2.Select the icon by using the [A] – [J] buttons, [3 ] – [5 ] buttons or Data
dial. The display includes several pages. Press the TAB [E][F] buttons to select
different pages.
3.Press the [8 ] (OK) button to apply the selected icon.
While holding the right-most key (C6) on the keyboard, turn the power on. This resets the settings of the entire instrument
(referred to as the System Setup parameters) to their factory default settings. Refer to the “Parameter Chart” in the Data
List on the website for details about which parameters belong to System Setup.
You can also reset specified settings to the factory default value or delete all files and folders in the USER drive.
Call up the operation display: [FUNCTION] → TAB [F] MENU 2 → [G] SYSTEM → TAB [F] RESET. For
details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website, Chapter 11.
Other Character-entry Operations
NOTE
To cancel the operation, press the
[8 ] (CANCEL) button.
Resetting to the Factory-programmed Settings
NOTE
The recorded Songs (page 68), Expan-
sion Packs (page 46), and other files
saved to this instrument are not
deleted by this operation.
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You can back up all data saved in the USER drive (except Protected Songs and
Expansion Voices/Styles) and all settings of the instrument to a USB flash drive as a
single file.
1Connect a USB flash drive to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal for
the backup destination.
2Call up the operation display.
[FUNCTION] → TAB [F] MENU 2 → [G] SYSTEM → TAB [E][F]
BACKUP/RESTORE
3Press the [G] (BACK UP) button to save the data to the USB
flash drive.
When confirmation messages appear, follow the on-display instructions.
To do this, press the [I] (RESTORE) button in the BACKUP/RESTORE page (see
above). When confirmation messages appear, follow the on-display instructions.
When the operation is completed, the instrument will be restarted automatically.
Data Backup
NOTE
Before using a USB flash drive, be sure
to read “Connecting USB Devices” on
page 100.
NOTE
You can also back up files in the USER
drive, such as Voice, Song, Style,
Multi Pad and Registration Memory,
by copying them individually to a USB
flash drive as desired. For instructions,
refer to page 30.
NOTE
You can also back up System settings,
MIDI settings, User Effect settings, and
Music Finder Records individually as
desired. Call up the operation display:
[FUNCTION] → TAB [F] MENU 2 →
[G] SYSTEM → TAB [E][F] SETUP
FILES. For more information, refer to
the Reference Manual on the website,
Chapter 11.
3
NOTE
Completing the back up/restore opera-
tion may take a few minutes.
Restoring the Backup File
NOTICE
Move the Protected Songs
(saved to the USER drive) to a
USB flash drive before restoring.
If the Songs are not moved, the
operation deletes the data.
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Voices – Playing the keyboard –
1
1
Voices
– Playing the keyboard –
The instrument features a wide variety of exceptionally realistic
instrumental Voices, including piano, guitar, strings, brass, wind
instruments and more.
The Voices can be played via three keyboard parts: LEFT, RIGHT 1 and 2. You can combine these parts by using
the PART ON/OFF buttons to create luscious instrument textures and convenient performance combinations.
• To play one single Voice on the entire keyboard:
Turn on the RIGHT 1 or 2 part.
• To play two different Voices in layer on the entire keyboard (Layer):
Turn on the RIGHT 1 and 2 parts.
• To play different Voices in the right- and left-hand sections of the key-
board (Split):
Turn on the LEFT and RIGHT (1 and/or 2) parts. The F#2 and lower keys are used
for the LEFT part while the upper keys (excluding F#2) are used for the RIGHT 1
and 2 parts. The key which divides the keyboard into the left-hand and right-hand
sections is referred to as the “Split Point.”
1Turn on the PART ON/OFF button corresponding to the part you
want to use.
The corresponding PART SELECT button is automatically turned on.
Playing Voices
NOTE
For a list of preset Voices of this
instrument, refer to the “Voice List” in
the Data List on the website.
NOTE
For a list of the PLUS Voices of this
instrument, refer to the “Voice List” in
the PLUS Contents List on the website.
RIGHT 2 part
RIGHT 1 part
LEFT part
Right-hand (UPPER) section
Split Point (F#2 by default)
For selecting the keyboard part to
change the Voice
For turning on/off the keyboard parts
Left-hand (LOWER) section
NOTE
The Split Point can be changed
(page 58).
NOTE
You can save the Voice selection and
on/off setting for each part to Registra-
tion Memory (page 85).
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2Make sure that the PART SELECT button corresponding to the
part you want to select the Voice is turned on.
3Press one of the VOICE category selection buttons to select a
Voice category and call up the Voice Selection display.
The preset Voices are categorized and contained in appropriate folders. Voice
category selection buttons correspond to the categories of the preset Voices. For
example, press the [STRINGS] button to display various strings Voices.
4Press one of the [A] – [J] buttons to select the desired Voice.
You can call up the other pages by pressing the buttons that correspond to the
page numbers (P1, P2 ...) or by pressing the same VOICE category selection
button several times.
5If necessary, repeat steps 1 – 4 above to select the Voice for the
other part.
6Play the keyboard.
NOTE
By pressing the [8 ] (UP) button in
the Voice Selection display, you can
call up the Voice categories (folders),
including “GM&XG” and “GM2,”
which do not have any VOICE category
selection buttons.
NOTE
If you pressed the [ORGAN FLUTES]
button in step 3, press the [I] (PRE-
SETS) button before proceeding to
step 4.
• Expansion Voices
Voices additionally installed (page 46).
• User Voices
Voices created with the Voice Set function
(refer to the Reference Manual on the web-
site), or Voices copied to the USER drive
(page 30).
Preset Voices
• PLUS Voices
Preset Voices specially provided for playing
music suitable in your area.
NOTE
The Voice characteristics are indicated
above the Preset Voice name. For
details on the characteristics, see
page 37.
NOTE
You can call up the information for the
selected Voice by pressing the [6 ]
(INFO) button. (Some Voices do not
have an information window.)
To listen to the demo phrases for each Voice
Press the [7 ] (DEMO) button to start the Demo for the selected Voice. To stop the demo, press the [7 ]
button again.
NOTE
Make sure that MENU 1 is shown at the bottom right corner of the display (page 26).
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1
The Voice characteristics are indicated above the Voice name — S.Art!, MegaVoice, Live!, Cool!, Sweet!, etc.
• S.Art! (Super Articulation) Voices
The word “articulation” in music usually refers to the transition or continuity
between notes. This is often reflected in specific performance techniques, such as
staccato, legato and slur. You can call up helpful information on how to play these
Voices by pressing the [6 ] (INFO) button on the Voice Selection display.
• Drums/Live!Drums/SFX/Live!SFX Voices (called up via the [DRUM KIT]
button)
These let you play various drums and percussion instruments or SFX (sound effects)
sounds on the keyboard, collected together in what are called Drum/SFX kits. For
details, see the “Drum/SFX Kit List” of the Data List on the website.
• Organ Flutes Voices (called up via the [ORGAN FLUTES] button)
These let you recreate all of the classic organ sounds by adjusting the flute footage
levels and the percussive sounds, just like on conventional organs. For details, refer
to page 45.
For information about other Voice types, refer to the Reference Manual on the
website.
Holding the LEFT part Voice (Left Hold)
By turning on the PART ON/OFF [LEFT HOLD] button when the LEFT part is ON, the LEFT part Voice is held
even when the keys are released. Non-decaying Voices such as strings are held continuously, while decay-type
Voices such as piano decay more slowly (as if the sustain pedal has been pressed).
This function is convenient when used along with Style playback since the sound of the chord matching Style
playback is maintained. To stop the LEFT part Voice which is sounding, stop Style or Song playback, or turn the
[LEFT HOLD] button off.
Using the Metronome
You can start or stop the metronome by pressing the [METRONOME] button. The metronome tempo can be
adjusted by the same procedure as with Style tempo (page 51).
NOTE
You can also change the time signature, volume and sound of the metronome: [FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [J] UTILITY → TAB [E] CONFIG 1 →
[A]/[B] 2 METRONOME
Voice Characteristics
NOTE
• S.Art! Voices are only compatible
with other models which have those
types of Voices installed. Any Song
or Style data you’ve created on the
instrument using these Voices will
not sound properly when played
back on other instruments.
• S.Art! Voices sound differently
depending on the keyboard range,
velocity, touch, etc. Hence, if you
turn on HARMONY/ARPEGGIO
(page 42), change the transpose set-
ting (page 38) or change the Voice
Set parameters (page 47), unex-
pected or undesired sounds may
result.
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The TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons transpose the overall pitch of the instrument (the
keyboard sound, Style playback, Song playback, and so on) between -12 and 12 in
semitone steps. To instantly reset the transpose value to 0, press the [+] and [-]
buttons simultaneously.
The UPPER OCTAVE [-]/[+] buttons allow you to shift the pitch of the RIGHT 1
and 2 parts up or down by one octave.
By default, the pitch of the entire instrument is set to 440.0 Hz according to equal
temperament. This basic tuning can be changed in the display called up via
[FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [E] MASTER TUNE/SCALE TUNE. The
pitch can be shifted up or down between 414.8Hz and 466.8Hz in approximately 0.2
Hz increments. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
Changing the Pitch of the Keyboard
Adjusting the Pitch in Semitones (Transpose)
NOTE
The Transpose functions do not affect
the Drum Kit or SFX Kit Voices.
Transposing the pitch in the MIXING CONSOLE display
You can also make detailed pitch settings (transpose, octave and tune) in the MIXING CONSOLE display called up
via [MIXER/EQ] → TAB [E][F] TUNE.
Adjusting the Pitch in Octaves
Fine tuning the Pitch
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1
Use the [PITCH BEND] wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel away from you) or
down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard. The Pitch Bend is
applied to all the keyboard parts (RIGHT 1, 2 and LEFT). The [PITCH BEND]
wheel is self-centering and will automatically return to normal pitch when released.
The maximum pitch bend range can be changed on the Mixing Console display:
[MIXER/EQ] → TAB [E][F] TUNE → [H] PITCH BEND RANGE.
Use the [MODULATION] wheel to apply modulation effects, such as vibrato, to
notes played on the keyboard. By default, this is applied to the keyboard parts
(RIGHT 1, 2 and LEFT). Moving the [MODULATION] wheel up (away from you)
increases the depth of the effect, while moving it down (toward you) decreases it.
You can set whether the effects caused by the [MODULATION] wheel will be
applied or not to each keyboard part independently: [FUNCTION] → TAB [E]
You can add dynamic variations to your performance intuitively in real time by assigning various functions such as
effects to the LIVE CONTROL [1] and [2] knobs.
1Press the [ASSIGN] button to call up the LIVE CONTROL
display.
2Use the [A]/[B] buttons or the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to select
the desired combination of functions.
The selected number is indicated on the Main display (page 24).
Preset Functions
Using the LIVE CONTROL Knobs
2
2
NOTE
Pressing the [ASSIGN] button repeat-
edly or using the Data dial also lets
you select a combination of functions.
Knob 1Knob 2
1
Voice/Filter/R1,R2
Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the filter and the
resonance for the RIGHT 1 and 2 parts to change
the timbre or tone of the sound.
Voice/Effect/Rev/R1,R2
Adjusts the Reverb depth for the RIGHT 1 and 2
parts. Rotating the knob to the right makes it
deeper.
2
Voice/Balance/R1,R2
Adjusts the volume balance between the RIGHT 1
and 2 parts. Rotating the knob to the left increases
the RIGHT 1 volume, while rotating it to the right
increases the RIGHT 2 volume.
Voice/Effect/Cho/R1,R2
Adjusts the Chorus depth for the RIGHT 1 and 2
parts. Rotating the knob to the right makes it
deeper.
3
Voice/Attack/R1,R2
Adjusts the length of time until the RIGHT 1 and 2
parts reach their maximum level after the key is
played. Rotating the knob to the right increases it.
Voice/Release/R1,R2
Adjusts the length of time until the RIGHT 1 and 2
parts decay to silence after the key is released.
Rotating the knob to the right increases it.
4
Voice/A rp/Velo city
Adjusts the volume of Arpeggio. Rotating the knob
to the right increases it. For instructions on how to
use the Arpeggio function, refer to page 44.
Voice/Arp/GateTime
Adjusts the length of each note of Arpeggio. Rotat-
ing the knob to the right increases it.
5
Style/Retrig/OnOff,Rate
Turns on/off and adjusts the length of the Style
Retrigger function, which repeats a specific length
of the first part of the current Style (page 48).
Rotating the knob to the left-most turns the func-
tion off; rotating it to the right turns the function on
and decreases the length.
Chorus/Voice,Style
Adjusts the Chorus depth for all keyboard parts and
the Style. Rotating the knob to the right makes it
deeper.
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1
The eight function combinations can be edited on the PARAMETER ASSIGN
display called up by pressing the [I] (ASSIGN) button. For instructions, refer to
the Reference Manual on the website.
3Rotate the LIVE CONTROL knobs to control the sound while
playing the keyboard or playing back the Style, etc.
6
Style/Track-Mute A
Turns on/off playback of the Style channels. Rotat-
ing the knob to the left-most position turns on only
the Rhythm 2 channel, and the other channels are
turned off. By rotating the knob clockwise from
that position, channels are turned on in the order of
Rhythm 1, Bass, Chord 1, Chord 2, Pad, Phrase 1,
Phrase 2, and all channels are turned on when the
knob reaches to the right-most position. Turning
the channels on/off lets you easily change the
rhythmic feel. For details on the Style channels,
refer to page 56.
Balance/Style,M.Pad
Adjusts the volume balance between the Style and
Multi Pad (page 76) playback. Rotating the knob to
the left increases the Style volume, while rotating it
to the right increases the Multi Pad volume.
7
Filter/Voice,Style
Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the filter and the
resonance for all keyboard parts and the Style to
change the timbre or tone of the sound.
Reverb/Voice,Style
Adjusts the Reverb depth for all keyboard parts and
the Style. Rotating the knob to the right makes it
deeper.
8
MIC(Gt)/Volume
Adjusts the volume of the microphone or guitar
sound input via the [MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack.
Rotating the knob to the right increases it.
(PSR-S975) MIC/VH-Balance
Adjusts the volume balance between the sound
input from the microphone and the Vocal Harmony
effect. Rotating the knob to the left increases the
input volume, while rotating it to the right increases
the Vocal Harmony volume. For details on how to
use the Vocal Harmony function, refer to page 91.
(PSR-S775) AUX/Volume
Controls the input volume from the [AUX IN] jack
to adjust the volume balance with the other parts.
Rotating the knob to the right increases it.
Knob 1Knob 2
NOTE
The Style Retrigger function is applied
only to the Main section of the Style.
NOTE
Depending on the panel settings or
how you move the knob, you may not
notice any change to the parameter
value, or the knob may not work prop-
erly, even if you rotate it.
NOTE
Pressing the [F] (RESET) button resets
the selected function’s parameter value
to the default, while pressing the [G]
(ALL RESET) button resets all parame-
ter values of the assignable functions.
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You can apply various effects to enhance or change the sound of the keyboard parts (LEFT, RIGHT 1 and 2). The
effects can be turned on or off by using the following buttons.
• HARMONY/ARPEGGIO
The Harmony or Arpeggio is applied to the right-hand Voices. Refer to “Applying
Harmony/Echo to Your Right-hand Melody” (see below) or “Triggering Arpeggios
with Your Right Hand” (page 44).
• TOUCH
This button turns the Touch Response of the keyboard on or off. When off, the same
volume is produced no matter how strongly or softly you play the keyboard.
•SUSTAIN
When this Sustain function is on, all notes played on the keyboard with right-hand
part (RIGHT 1 and 2) have a longer sustain.
•MONO
When this button is on, the part’s Voice is played monophonically (only one note at
the time) with last note priority, letting you play single, lead sounds such as brass
instruments more realistically. Depending on the Voice, Portamento may be
produced when notes are played with legato.
When this button is off, the part’s Voice is played polyphonically.
• DSP/DSP VARI.
With the digital effects built into the instrument, you can add ambience and depth to
your music in a variety of ways — such as adding reverb that makes you sound like
you are playing in a concert hall.
The [DSP] button is used to turn the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) effect on or off
for the currently selected keyboard part.
The [DSP VARI.] button is used to change between variations of the DSP effect. For
example, this could be used to change the rotating speed (slow/fast) of the rotary
speaker effect while you play.
Performance effects such as harmony (duet, trio, etc.), echo, tremolo and trill can be applied to notes played in the
right-hand section of the keyboard according to the chord specified in the left-hand section of the keyboard.
1Turn the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button on.
2Select the desired Harmony or Echo type.
2-1Call up the operation display.
[FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [B] HARMONY/ARPEGGIO
2-2Use the [1 ] – [3 ] buttons to select “Harmony” or “Echo.”
Applying Voice Effects
These effects only apply to the
selected part (the PART SELECT
button is on).
NOTE
You can change the Touch Response
type. For instructions, refer to the Ref-
erence Manual on the website.
NOTE
Portamento is a function that creates a
smooth transition in pitch from the
first note played on the keyboard to the
next.
NOTE
The DSP type can be changed. On the
Voice Selection display, select [5 ]
(VOICE SET) → TAB [E][F]
EFFECT/EQ → [A]/[B] 2 DSP. For
details, refer to the Reference Manual
on the website.
Applying Harmony/Echo to Your Right-hand Melody
NOTE
When you select another Voice, the
Harmony/Echo/Arpeggio type is auto-
matically set to the default which is
memorized as the Voice Set. For
details on the Voice Set function, refer
to the Reference Manual on the web-
site.
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Voices – Playing the keyboard –
1
2-3Use the [4 ] – [6 ] buttons to select the desired type.
Pressing one of the [7 ] (DETAIL) buttons calls up the detail setting
display. For more information, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
Harmony Category
• Standard Duet — Strum
The Harmony effect is applied to the note played in the right-hand section of
the keyboard according to the chord specified in the chord or left-hand section
shown below.
• When the [ACMP] button is on and the LEFT part is off:
• When the [ACMP] button is off and the LEFT part is on:
• When both the [ACMP] button and the LEFT part are on:
•Multi Assign
The Multi Assign effect automatically assigns notes played simultaneously on
the right-hand section of the keyboard to separate parts (Voices). Both of the
keyboard parts [RIGHT 1] and [RIGHT 2] should be turned on when using the
Multi Assign effect. The RIGHT 1 and RIGHT 2 Voices are alternately
assigned to the notes in the order you play.
2-22-3
NOTE
For details on the Split Point, refer to
page 58.
NOTE
The “1+5” and “Octave” settings are
not affected by the chord.
Chord section for Style playback
and Harmony effect
Split Point
LEFT Voice and chord section
for Harmony effect
Split Point
RIGHT 1 and 2 Voices
Chord section for Style
playback and Harmony
effect
Split Point
(STYLE)
LEFT Voice
Split Point
(LEFT)
RIGHT 1 and
2 Voices
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Echo Category (Echo, Tremolo, Trill)
The Echo, Tremolo or Trill effect is applied to the note played in the right-hand
section of the keyboard in time with the currently set tempo, regardless of the
[ACMP] and the LEFT part on/off status. Keep in mind that Trill works when
you hold down two notes on the keyboard simultaneously (or the last two
notes, if more than two notes are held), and it plays those notes alternately.
3Play the keyboard.
The effect selected in step 2 is applied to the right-hand melody.
To turn off the effect, turn the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button off.
The Arpeggio function lets you play arpeggios (broken chords) by simply pressing the notes of the chord. For
example, you could play the notes C, E and G to trigger interesting phrases. This feature can be used for music
production as well as performance.
1Turn the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button on.
2Select the desired Arpeggio type.
2-1Call up the operation display.
[FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [B] HARMONY/ARPEGGIO
2-2Use the [1 ] – [3 ] buttons to select a category other than
“Harmony” and “Echo.”
2-3Use the [4 ] – [6 ] buttons to select the desired type.
You can set the Arpeggio volume and select the part for playing the Arpeggio in
the display called up via the [7 ] (DETAIL) buttons. For details, refer to the
Reference Manual on the website.
3Play a note or notes to trigger the Arpeggio.
The arpeggiated phrase differs depending on the notes played.
To turn off the effect, turn the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button off.
Triggering Arpeggios with Your Right Hand
NOTE
When you select another Voice, the
Harmony/Echo/Arpeggio type is auto-
matically set to the default which is
memorized as the Voice Set. For
details on the Voice Set function, refer
to the Reference Manual on the web-
site.
NOTE
By using the Arpeggio Quantize func-
tion, Arpeggio playback can be syn-
chronized with Song/Style playback,
allowing any slight imperfections in
the timing to be corrected. This can be
set in the display: [FUNCTION] →
TAB [E] MENU 1 → [J] UTILITY →
TAB [E][F] CONFIG 2.
2-22-3
NOTE
Arpeggio playback can be continued
even after the note has been released,
by assigning the Arpeggio Hold func-
tion to the footswitch. For instructions,
refer to page 97.
NOTE
You can control the Arpeggio volume
and the length of each note by using
the LIVE CONTROL knobs. For
instructions on how to assign the
functions to the knobs, refer to
page 40.
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1
You can create original Organ Flutes Voices by editing the preset Organ Flutes
Voices. Just as on a traditional organ, the original Voices can be created by
increasing and decreasing the levels of the flute footages. The created Voices can be
saved to internal memory (USER drive) or a USB flash drive for future recall.
1Press the [ORGAN FLUTES] button.
The FOOTAGE page of the Voice Set display of the last selected Organ Flutes
Voice is called up.
If you want to edit another preset Organ Flutes Voice, press the [I] (PRESETS)
button to call up the Organ Flutes Voice Selection display, and select as desired.
Then, press the [5 ] (VOICE SET) button to return to the Voice Set display.
2Use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to adjust the footage settings.
The footage settings determine the basic sound of the Organ Flutes.
The [1 ] buttons control two footages: 16’ and 5 1/3’. Pressing the [D]
button switches between these two footages.
If you want, you can select the Organ type and change other settings, such as
Rotary Speaker and Vibrato.
Creating Your Original Organ Flutes Voices
NOTE
The term “footage” is a reference to the
sound generation of traditional pipe
organs, in which the sound is pro-
duced by pipes of different lengths (in
feet).
NOTE
Pressing the [D] button while holding
down one of the [1 ] buttons can
select both two footages, and lets you
set the same value for them by using
the Data dial.
3
For details on the VOLUME/ATTACK Page and EFFECT/EQ
Page, see the Reference Manual on the website.
[A]/[B]ORGAN TYPESpecifies the type of organ tone generation to be simulated.
SINE: Produces a clean, clear sound.
VINTAGE: Produces a gritty, slightly distorted sound.
EURO (PSR-S975 only): Produces the sound of the transistor electronic organ
equipped with the electronic tremolo.
[C]ROTARY SP
SPEED
Alternately switches between the slow and fast rotary speaker speeds when a rotary
speaker effect is selected for the Organ Flutes (DSP TYPE parameter in the
EFFECT/EQ Page), and the VOICE EFFECT [DSP] button is turned on.
[F]/[G]VIBRATOAlternately turns the vibrato effect for the Organ Flutes Voice ON or OFF.
[H]VIBRATO
DEPTH
Sets the Vibrato depth to one of three levels:
1 (low), 2 (mid), or 3 (high).
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3Press the [I] (PRESETS) button to call up the Organ Flutes Voice
Selection display.
4Save your Organ Flutes Voice by following the procedure on
page 28.
By installing Expansion Packs, you can add a variety of optional Voices and Styles to the “Expansion” folder in the
USER drive. The installed Voices and Styles can be selected via the [EXPANSION/USER] button in the VOICE or
STYLE category selection buttons, allowing you to expand your music performance and creation possibilities. You
can get high quality Expansion Pack data created by Yamaha, or create your own original Expansion Pack data by
using the “Yamaha Expansion Manager” software on your computer. For instructions on how to install the
Expansion Packs, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
For obtaining more information about Expansion Packs, as well downloading the Yamaha Expansion Manager
software and its manuals, access the following website:
http://www.yamaha.com/awk/
NOTE
To return to the Voice Set display,
press the [5 ] (VOICE SET) button.
NOTICE
The settings will be lost if you
select another Voice or turn the
power to the instrument off with-
out carrying out the Save opera-
tion.
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1
Advanced Features
Refer to the Reference Manual on the website, Chapter 1.
Selecting GM/XG or other Voices:
Voice Selection display → [8 ](UP) → [2 ] (P2)
Touch Response and effect-related settings
•Setting the Touch Response of the keyboard:
[FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [D] CONTROLLER →
TAB [F] KEYBOARD/PANEL → [A] 1 TOUCH RESPONSE
•Making detailed settings for Harmony/Arpeg-
gio:
[FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [B] HARMONY/ARPEG-
GIO → [7 ] (DETAIL)
Pitch-related settings
•Fine-tuning the pitch of the entire instrument:
[FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [E] MASTER TUNE/
SCALE TUNE → TAB [E] MASTER TUNE
•Scale Tuning:
[FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [E] MASTER TUNE/
SCALE TUNE → TAB [F] SCALE TUNE
•Changing the part assignment of the TRANS-
POSE buttons:
[FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [D] CONTROLLER →
TAB [F] KEYBOARD/PANEL → [B] 3 TRANSPOSE ASSIGN
Editing parameters assigned to the LIVE CON-
TROL knobs:
[ASSIGN]
→
[I] (ASSIGN)
Editing Voices (Voice Set):
Voice Selection display
→
[8
] MENU 1
→
[5
] (VOICE
SET)
Disabling automatic selection of Voice Sets
(effects, etc.):
[FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [F] VOICE SET FILTER
Editing Organ Flutes Voices:
[ORGAN FLUTES] → TAB [E][F] VOLUME/ATTACK or
EFFECT/EQ
Installing Expansion Pack data:
[FUNCTION] → TAB [F] MENU 2 → [F] PACK INSTALLA-
TION → [6 ] (INSTALL)
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2
Styles
– Playing Rhythm and Accompaniment –
The instrument features various accompaniment and rhythmic
backing patterns (called “Styles”) in a variety of different musical
genres including pop, jazz, and many others. The Style features
Auto Accompaniment, letting you produce automatic accom-
paniment playback simply by playing “chords” with your left
hand. This lets you automatically recreate the sound of a full band
or orchestra
—
even if you’re playing by yourself.
1Press one of the STYLE category selection buttons to call up
the Style Selection display.
2Press one of the [A] – [J] buttons to select the desired Style.
You can call up the other pages by pressing the buttons that correspond to the
page numbers (P1, P2 ...) or by pressing the same STYLE category selection
button several times.
3Press the [ACMP] button to turn on the Auto Accompaniment.
The specific left-hand section of the keyboard (page 58) becomes the chord
section, and chords played in this section are automatically detected and used as
a basis for fully automatic accompaniment with the selected Style.
Playing a Style with the Auto Accompaniment
NOTE
For a list of preset Styles of this instru-
ment, refer to the “Style List” in the
Data List on the website.
NOTE
For a list of the PLUS Styles of this
instrument, refer to the “Style List” in
the PLUS Contents List on the website.
•Expansion Styles
Styles additionally installed (page 46).
•User Styles
Styles created with the Style Creator function
(refer to the Reference Manual on the website), or
Styles copied to the USER drive (page 30).
Preset Styles
• PLUS Styles
Preset Styles specially provided for playing
music suitable in your area.
NOTE
Although the chords will be detected
according to the notes you play in the
left hand section by default, you can
change the chord detection area from
the left hand section to the right hand
section. For details, refer to page 59.
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2
4Press the [SYNC START] button to enable synchronized start.
5As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the selected
Style starts.
Try playing chords with your left hand and play a melody with your right hand.
6Press the [START/STOP] button to stop Style playback.
The Style type and its defining characteristics are indicated above the Style name. There are various Style
characteristics; however, only the following ones are covered here. For information on others, refer to the Reference
Manual on the website.
• DJ Styles
These Styles can be selected from the category called up via the [DANCE] button.
These contain their own special chord progressions, so you can add chord changes to
your performance simply by changing the root key. The Multi Pad (page 76) data in
the “DJ Phrase” folder are specially created for these Styles. You can call up the
suitable Multi Pads by using the One Touch Setting function (page 53).
• Audio Styles (PSR-S975)
The audio Styles (+Audio) have been specially produced by adding audio recordings
of studio musicians playing in various recording studios worldwide. This adds all the
natural feel, ambience and warmth to the drums and percussion of the Style, giving
your performance greater expressive potential. Specifically, it retains the subtle
nuances and grooves that are difficult to reproduce using the preset drum/percussion
kit. Yamaha Time Stretch Technology allows the audio to follow your tempo
changes without changing pitch, so everything stays in perfect sync.
NOTE
• For information on chords and
Chord Fingering types, refer to
page 52.
• The chord specified in the chord
section is shown on the Main dis-
play (page24).
NOTE
You can transpose the Style playback
(page 38).
NOTE
You can use the Style Retrigger func-
tion by assigning it to one of the LIVE
CONTROL knobs. For instructions,
refer to page 40.
Style Characteristics
160% of the default tempo
NOTE
You cannot specify the chord type,
such as major and minor, when using
the DJ Styles.
NOTE
• If the tempo is set to over 160% of
the default, the audio part is muted.
The maximum tempo (at which the
audio part can be played) is shown
in brackets at the upper right corner
of the Style name.
• Keep in mind that the audio Styles
may take more time to load than oth-
ers, and that they may have certain
restrictions and differ in the specific
functions that can be handled.
Style file compatibility
This instrument uses the SFF GE file format (page 8). This instrument can play back existing SFF files, but they will be
saved in the SFF GE format when the file is saved (or pasted) in this instrument. Please keep in mind that the saved file
can only be played back on instruments that are compatible with the SFF GE format.
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• [START/STOP] button
Starts playback of the rhythm part of the current Style. To stop playback, press the
button again.
•[ACMP] button
Turns the Auto Accompaniment on/off. When this button is on, both the rhythm part
and Auto Accompaniment can be played back when playing chords in the chord
section during Style playback.
• [SYNC START] button
This puts the Style playback in “standby.” The Style starts playing back when you
press any note on the keyboard (when [ACMP] is off) or you play a chord with your
left hand (when [ACMP] is on). While a Style is playing back, pressing this button
stops the Style and puts playback in standby.
• [SYNC STOP] button
Make sure that the [ACMP] button is on, then press the [SYNC STOP] button, and
play the keyboard. You can start and stop the Style anytime you want by simply
playing or releasing the keys in the chord section of the keyboard.
• INTRO [I] – [III] buttons
The instrument features three different Intro sections to add an introduction before
starting Style playback. After pressing one of the INTRO [I] – [III] buttons, start
playback of the Style. When the Intro finishes playing, Style playback automatically
shifts to the Main section.
• ENDING/rit. [I] – [III] buttons
The instrument features three different Ending sections to add an ending before
stopping Style playback. When you press one of the ENDING/rit. [I] – [III] buttons
while Style is playing back, the Style will automatically stop after the ending is
played. You can have the ending gradually slow down (ritardando) by pressing the
same ENDING/rit. button once again, while the ending is playing.
Operating Style Playback
To Start/Stop Playing
NOTE
When the Chord Fingering type
(page 52) is set to FULL KEYBOARD
or AI FULL KEYBOARD, Sync Stop
cannot be turned on.
NOTE
The INTRO [I] section consists of only
the Rhythm part while INTRO [II] and
[III] consist of all the parts as well as
the Rhythm part. When you play
INTRO [II] or [III], in order to have the
complete Intro section sound properly,
you need to play chords in the chord
section with the [ACMP] turned on.
NOTE
If you press the ENDING/rit. [I] button
when the Style is playing, a fill-in
automatically plays before the END-
ING/rit [I].
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Each Style features four different Main sections, four Fill-in sections and a Break section. By using these sections
effectively, you can easily make your performance sound more dynamic and professional. The section can be freely
changed while the Style is playing back.
• MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] buttons
Press one of the MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] buttons to select the desired Main
section (the button lights in red). Each is an accompaniment pattern of a few
measures and it plays indefinitely. Pressing the selected MAIN VARIATION button
again maintains the same section, but plays an appropriate fill-in pattern to spice up
the rhythm and break the repetition.
• [BREAK] button
This lets you add dynamic breaks in the rhythm of the accompaniment. Press the
[BREAK] button during Style playback. When the one-measure Break pattern
finishes playing, the Style playback automatically shifts to the Main section.
The TEMPO [-] and [+] buttons let you change the playback tempo of Style, Song and Metronome. The tempo of
the Style and Song can also be adjusted via the [TAP TEMPO] button.
• TEMPO [-]/[+] buttons
Press the TEMPO [-] or [+] button to call up the Tempo pop-up display. Use the
TEMPO [-]/[+] buttons to decrease or increase the tempo over a range of 5 – 500
beats per minute. Holding down either button can change the value continuously.
Pressing both TEMPO [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously lets you call up the default
tempo of the last selected Style or Song.
• [TAP TEMPO] button
During playback of a Style or Song, you can change the tempo by tapping the [TAP
TEMPO] button twice at the desired tempo.
When Style and Song are stopped, tapping the [TAP TEMPO] button (four times for
a 4/4 time signature) starts Style playback at the tempo you tapped.
Changing Pattern Variation (Sections) During Style Playback
Press the selected Main
section (lit in red) again.
The fill-in of the selected
Main section plays
(flashes in red).
AUTO FILL function
When the [AUTO FILL IN] button is turned on, pressing any of the
MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] buttons as you play automatically plays
a fill-in section for a smooth, dynamic transition into the next (or same)
section.
About the lamp status of the section buttons (INTRO/MAIN VARIATION/BREAK/ENDING)
•Red: The section is currently selected.
•Red (flashing): The section will be played next, following the currently selected section.
* The MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] buttons also flash red during fill-in playback.
•Green: The section contains data but is not currently selected.
•Off: The section contains no data and cannot be played.
Adjusting the Tempo
NOTE
If you want to adjust the tempo of an
Audio file, use the Time Stretch func-
tion on page 73.
In the case of audio Styles (page 49),
the maximum tempo at which the audio
part can be played is shown under the
current tempo.
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• [FADE IN/OUT] button
This produces smooth fade-ins and fade-outs when starting/stopping the playback of
a Style or Song. Press the [FADE IN/OUT] button when playback is stopped and
press the [START/STOP] button for Style (or the [PLAY/PAUSE] button for Song)
to start playback with a fade in. To stop the playback with a fade out, press the
[FADE IN/OUT] button during playback.
By changing the Chord Fingering type, you can automatically produce appropriate accompaniment even if you
don’t press all of the notes which comprise a chord.
1Call up the operation display.
[FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [A] SPLIT POINT/CHORD
FINGERING → TAB [F] CHORD FINGERING
2Press the [1 ] – [3 ] buttons to select a Chord Fingering
type.
The following types can be selected, for example.
• SINGLE FINGER
This method lets you easily play chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using only one, two or three
fingers.
•FINGERED
This lets you specify the chord by pressing the notes making up a chord in the left hand section of the keyboard
when [ACMP] is turned on or the LEFT part is turned on. For information on which notes to press for each chord,
use the Chord Tutor function (page 53) or refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
•AI FULL KEYBOARD
This lets you play just about anything, anywhere on the keyboard using both hands — like conventional playing of
a piano — and still have appropriate accompaniment. You don’t have to worry about specifying the chords.
(Depending on the song arrangement, AI Full Keyboard may not always produce appropriate accompaniment.)
For other types, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
Fading In/Out
Changing the Chord Fingering Type
NOTE
When the chord detection area is set to
“UPPER” (page 59), only “FIN-
GERED*” is available. This type is
basically same as “FINGERED,” except
that “1+5,” “1+8” and Chord Cancel
are not available.
Major chord
Press the root key only.
Minor chord
Simultaneously press the
root key and a black key to
its left.
Seventh chord
Simultaneously press the
root key and a white key to
its left.
Minor seventh chord
Simultaneously press the root
key and both a white and
black key to its left.
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With this function shown in the right half of this display, you can see which notes to
press for specifying the chord. If you know a chord name but don’t know how to play
it, use this function. Although this function shows how to play a chord only in case
of “FINGERED,” the indication is useful also when a type other than “SINGLE
FINGER” is selected.
Use the [6 ] buttons to select the chord root then use the [7 ] – [8 ]
buttons to select the chord type. The notes you need to play are shown in the display.
One Touch Setting (OTS) is a powerful and convenient feature that automatically
calls up the most appropriate panel settings (Voices or effects, etc.) for the currently
selected Style, with the touch of a single button. If you’ve already decided which
Style you wish to use, you can have One Touch Setting automatically select the
appropriate Voice for you.
1Select a Style (steps 1 – 2 on page 48).
2Press one of the ONE TOUCH SETTING [1] – [4] buttons.
Not only does this instantly call up all the settings (Voices, effects, etc.) that
match the current Style, it also automatically turns on [ACMP] and [SYNC
START], so that you can immediately start playing the Style.
3As soon as you play a chord in the chord section, the selected
Style starts.
Each Style has four One Touch Setting setups. Press other ONE TOUCH
SETTING [1] – [4] buttons to try out other setups.
Using the Chord Tutor Function
NOTE
Depending on the chord, some notes
may be omitted.
Calling up Appropriate Panel Settings for the Current Style (One Touch Setting)
NOTE
For information on the panel settings
that are called up by One Touch Set-
ting, refer to the OTS section of
“Parameter Chart” in the Data List on
the website.
Confirming the One Touch Setting contents
In the Style Selection display, press the [6 ] (OTS INFO) button (when MENU 1 is shown at the bottom right
corner of the display) to call up the Information window that shows what Voices are assigned to the ONE
TOUCH SETTING [1] – [4] buttons for the current Style.
NOTE
If a Voice name is shown in gray, this indicates that the corresponding Voice part is turned off when pressing the ONE TOUCH SETTING [1] – [4] buttons.
To close the window, press the [F] (CLOSE) button.
NOTE
You can memorize original settings to
One Touch Setting. For instructions,
refer to the Reference Manual on the
website.
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You can search for music pieces and songs that are most suitable for playing with the current Style by using the
Music Finder Records (page 80). You can automatically call up appropriate settings such as Voice, effect and pedal
by selecting the desired music piece.
1Select the desired Style (steps 1 – 2 on page 48).
2Press the [4 ] (REPERTOIRE) button.
The MUSIC FINDER display is automatically called up, and the music pieces
which can be played with the current Style are shown.
3Use the [2 ]/[3 ] buttons to select the desired music
piece (Record).
The appropriate panel settings for playing the music piece are called up.
4As soon as you play a chord in the chord section, the selected
Style starts.
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 (A – D). The Main sections A, B, C and D correspond to One Touch
Settings 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. To use the OTS Link function, turn the [OTS LINK] button on.
NOTE
You can change the timing in which the One Touch Settings change along with MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] changes. For instructions, refer to the Reference
Manual on the website.
Finding Suitable Music Pieces for the Current Style (Repertoire)
For optimum use of the Repertoire function, we recommend that you import Music Finder Records
(page 82).
NOTE
Make sure that MENU 1 is shown at
the bottom right corner of the display
(page 26).
3
NOTE
Depending on the particular selected
Style, there may not be any Records
called up.
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This convenient function “recommends” optimum Styles for your performance, based on the rhythm you play for
one or two measures.
1In the Style selection display (page 48), press the [7 ]
(RECOMMEND) button to call up the STYLE RECOMMENDER
display.
The keyboard is divided at the B1 key into two sections as below.
The Drum instruments (Kick, Snare and Hi-Hat) are assigned to the left of the
B1 key while the Piano sound is assigned to the right.
2Use the Style Recommender function to find the Style.
2-1Press the [J] (START) button to start the metronome, indicating that the
Style Recommender function starts.
2-2Use the TEMPO [-]/[+] buttons or [TAP TEMPO] button to adjust the
tempo, and press the [E] (METRONOME) button to select the beat.
2-3Play what you have in mind on the Piano section (ideally by using both
hands) or play the rhythm on the Drum section for one or two measures
along with the metronome.
The performance is analyzed over several seconds, then playback of the
most recommended Style starts. In addition, the candidates of the other
recommended Styles are listed in the display.
• Example 1: Play the following song on the Piano section.
The Styles that best match your performance having similar tempos are
listed.
• Example 2: Play the following rhythm on the Drum section.
The Styles that contain similar drum patterns are listed.
Calling up Optimum Styles for Your Performance (Style Recommender)
NOTE
Make sure that MENU 1 is shown at
the bottom right corner of the display
(page 26).
Kick
Drum
Piano
B1
Snare
Hi-Hat
NOTE
Pressing the [J] button toggles
between START and CANCEL.
NOTE
For better results, start playing from
the next measure when a song you
want to play starts from the middle of a
measure, or the song has a short
silence prior to the first note.
Kick
Snare
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3Select the desired Style from the list by using the [2 ] –
[7 ] buttons.
Try playing the keyboard along with the Style to see if it matches what you
want to play.
If the Style called up doesn’t match what you want to play, press the [J]
(RETRY) buttons, then return to step 2-3.
4When you’ve found a Style you’re satisfied with, press one of
the [8 ] (OK) buttons to exit from the STYLE
RECOMMENDER display.
5Play the keyboard along with the Style you just found.
Each Style contains the channels listed below. You can add variations and change the feeling of a Style by
selectively turning channels on/off as the Style plays.
Style channels
•RHY1, 2 (Rhythm 1, 2): These are the basic parts of the Style, containing the drum and percussion rhythm patterns.
•BASS: The bass part uses various appropriate instrument sounds to match the Style.
•CHD1, 2 (Chord 1, 2): These are rhythmic chord backing parts, commonly used with piano or guitar Voices.
•PAD: This part is used for sustained instruments such as strings, organ, choir, etc.
•PHR1, 2 (Phrase 1, 2): These parts are used for punchy brass stabs, arpeggiated chords, and other extras that make the
accompaniment more interesting.
(PSR-S975)
•AUDIO: This is an audio part of the audio Style (page 49).
1Press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button repeatedly if necessary to
call up the CHANNEL ON/OFF (STYLE) display which contains
the desired channel.
On the PSR-S975, there are two pages, 1/2 and 2/2 for Style channels. The
PSR-S775 has only one page.
2Use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to turn the channels on or off.
To listen to only one channel by itself, hold down the appropriate button for the
channel to set the channel to SOLO. To cancel SOLO, simply press the
appropriate channel button again.
Turning On/Off Each Channel of the Style
NOTE
For information on the CHANNEL ON/
OFF (SONG) display, refer to page 65.
2
NOTE
You can save the settings here to Reg-
istration Memory (page 85).
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3Press the [EXIT] button to close the CHANNEL ON/OFF display.
You can adjust the volume balance between the parts (Song, Style, LEFT, RIGHT 1/2, etc.).
1Press the [BAL.] button once or twice to call up the desired
page of the BALANCE display which contains the desired
channel.
There are two pages, 1/2 and 2/2.
2Use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to adjust the volume of the
desired parts.
In the BALANCE 1/2 page, you can adjust the volume balance between the
Song (page 62), Style, Multi Pad (page 76), microphone (or guitar) and
keyboard parts (LEFT, RIGHT1 and 2).
In the BALANCE 2/2 page, you can adjust the volume balance between the
Song (MIDI), Audio (page 71), sound input from the [AUX IN] jack, and all
keyboard parts (KBD). For information on the [2 ] – [3 ] buttons, refer
to page 74.
3Press the [EXIT] button to close the BALANCE display.
To change the Voice for each channel
Press one of the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons corresponding to the desired channel to call up the Voice Selection display
(page 36), then select the desired Voice.
NOTE
The Audio channel does not have a Voice and, hence, cannot be changed.
NOTE
You can also turn Style channels on/
off for dynamic effect by using the LIVE
CONTROL knobs. For instructions on
how to assign the functions to the
knobs, refer to page 40.
Adjusting the Volume Balance Between the Parts
2
NOTE
• You can also control the volume bal-
ance between the parts by using the
LIVE CONTROL knobs. For instruc-
tions on how to assign the functions
to the knobs, refer to page 40.
• On the VOL/VOICE page of the MIX-
ING CONSOLE display (page 95),
you can adjust the volume for the
Song and Style parts independently.
NOTE
When the UD-WL01 USB Wireless
LAN adaptor is connected to the
instrument, “WLAN” appears in the
BALANCE 2/2 page, and the volume of
the audio input via an iPhone/iPad
application tool (page102) can also be
adjusted.
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The key which divides the keyboard into two sections is referred to as “Split Point.” There are two Split Points:
Split Point (LEFT) and Split Point (STYLE).
• Split Point (LEFT):
Divides the keyboard into the left-hand (LOWER) section and the right-hand
(UPPER) section.
• Split Point (STYLE):
Divides the left-hand (LOWER) section into the chord section and the LEFT Voice
section.
1Call up the Split Point display.
[FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [A] SPLIT POINT/CHORD
FINGERING → TAB [E] SPLIT POINT
2Set the Split Point.
Setting the Split Point
Chord section
Left-hand (LOWER) section
Split Point
(STYLE)
LEFT Voice
section
Right-hand (UPPER)
section
Split Point
(LEFT)
RIGHT 1, 2
Voices section
NOTE
You can also specify each Split Point
by note name, using the [3 ]–[6
] buttons.
[F]STYLE +
LEFT
Sets Split Point (STYLE) and Split Point (LEFT) to the same note. Press the [F] button
and rotate the Data dial. You can also specify the Split Point directly from the keyboard
by pressing the desired key on the keyboard while holding the [F] button.
[G]STYLESets each Split Point individually. Press one of the desired buttons and rotate the Data
dial. You can also specify the Split Point directly from the keyboard by pressing the
desired key on the keyboard while holding the appropriate button, [G] or [H].
NOTE
Split Point (LEFT) cannot be set lower than Split Point (STYLE).
[H]LEFT
Split Point
(STYLE + LEFT)
RIGHT 1, 2 Voices
(Right-hand) section
Chord + LEFT
Voice (Left-
hand) section
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By changing the chord detection area from the left-hand section to the right-hand section, you can play a bass line
with your left hand while using your right hand to control Style playback.
1Call up the Split Point display.
[FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [A] SPLIT POINT/CHORD
FINGERING → TAB [E] SPLIT POINT
2Use the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons to set the CHORD DETECTION
AREA to “UPPER.”
With this setting, the whole right-hand (UPPER) section functions as the Chord
section as well as for melody performance. In this condition, note the following
points:
•In the right-hand (UPPER) section, you can specify the chord type as you play
the melody.
•When the Manual Bass function is turned on via the [E] button, the Voice for the
Bass part of the current Style is muted and assigned to the left-hand (LOWER)
section.
•The Chord Fingering setting (page 52) will be set to a specific type (“FIN-
GERED*”) automatically, in which case you should press three or more notes
simultaneously to specify the chord. Pressing two or less notes does not change
the chord type.
•Split Point (STYLE) is unavailable.
Specifying Chords with Your Right Hand while Playing Bass with
Your Left Hand
2
Split Point
(STYLE)
LEFT Voice section
(LOWER section)
Chord section
Split Point
(LEFT)
RIGHT 1, 2
Voices section
(UPPER section)
NOTE
This type is basically same as “FIN-
GERED,” except that “1+5,” “1+8” and
Chord Cancel are not available.
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The Style Creator function lets you create original Styles by recording rhythm patterns from the keyboard and using
already-recorded Style data. Basically, select a preset Style that is closest to the type you want to create, then record
the rhythm pattern, bass line, chord backing, or phrase (referred to as “Source Pattern” in the Style Creator) for each
channel of each Section.
This section gives you a brief introduction of the Style Creator function. For instructions on how to use the function,
refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
Style Data Structure — Source Patterns
A Style is made up of the different Sections (Intro, Main, Ending, etc.) and each Section has eight separate
channels, each of which is referred to as “Source Pattern.” With the Style Creator feature, you can create a Style by
separately recording the Source Pattern for each channel, or by importing pattern data from other existing Styles.
The Rhythm parts of a preset Style consist of a preset Drum Kit, and each drum
sound is assigned to a separate note. You may want to change the sound and the note
assignments, or make more detailed settings such as volume balance, effect, etc. By
using the Drum Setup function of the Style Creator, you can edit the Rhythm part of
a Style and save it as an original Style. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on
the website.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator)
Phrase 2
Phrase 1
Pad
Chord 2
Chord 1
Bass
Rhythm 2
Rhythm 1
Audio Part
Recording or copying from another Style
Recording or copying from another Style
Recording or copying from another Style
Recording or copying from another Style
Recording or copying from another Style
Recording or copying from another Style
Recording or copying from another Style
Recording or copying from another Style
(Only for PSR-S975)
Used as is when selecting an Audio Style as starting
data. This cannot be edited or deleted.
Main A
Main B
Fill In
Intro
Ending 2
Ending 3
Creating a Source Pattern
for each channel separately
Editing the Rhythm Part of a Style (Drum Setup)
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Advanced Features
Refer to the Reference Manual on the website, Chapter 2.
Style playback related settings:
[FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [G] STYLE SETTING
Memorizing original One Touch Settings:
[MEMORY] + ONE TOUCH SETTING [1] – [4]
Creating/editing Styles (Style Creator):
[FUNCTION] → TAB [F] MENU 2 → [A] STYLE CREATOR
•Realtime Recording:
→ TAB [E] BASIC
•Step Recording:
→ TAB [F] EDIT → [G] STEP REC
•Style Assembly:
→ TAB [E][F] ASSEMBLY
•Editing the rhythmic feel:
→ TAB [E][F] GROOVE
•Editing data for each channel:
→ TAB [E][F] CHANNEL
•Making Style File Format settings:
→ TAB [E][F] PARAMETER
•Editing the rhythm part of a Style
(Drum Setup)
→ TAB [E] BASIC → [G] DRUM SETUP
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Songs
– Playing, Practicing and Recording Songs –
For the PSR-S975/S775, “Song” refers to the MIDI songs which
include preset songs, commercially available MIDI format files,
etc. Not only can you play back a Song and listen to it, but you
can also play the keyboard along with Song playback and record
your own performance as a Song.
You can play back the following types of Songs.
• Preset Songs (in the PRESET tab of the Song Selection display)
• Your own recorded Songs (page 68)
• Commercially available Song data: SMF (Standard MIDI File)
If you want to play back a Song in USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive
containing Song data to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal beforehand.
1Press the SONG [SELECT] button to call up the Song Selection
display.
2Use the TAB [E][F] buttons to select the location of the desired
Song.
3Select the desired Song by using the [A] – [J] buttons.
NOTE
For instructions on playback and recording of audio files, refer to page71.
Playback of Songs
NOTE
For information on compatible data
formats, refer to page 8.
NOTE
Before using a USB flash drive, be sure
to read “Connecting USB Devices” on
page 100.
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4Press the SONG [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start playback.
5Press the SONG [J] (STOP) button to stop playback.
• Synchro Start.........While playback is stopped, hold down the SONG [J]
(STOP) button and press the [
F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button.
The [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button flashes, indicating the
standby status. You can start playback as soon as you play the
keyboard.
To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the SONG [
J]
(STOP) button.
• Pause........................Press the [
F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button during playback.
Pressing it again resumes Song playback from the current
position.
• Rewind/Fast Forward
...............................Press the [G] (REW) or [H] (FF) during playback or
while the Song is stopped. Pressing either of them once
moves back/forward one measure. Holding either of them
scrolls backward/forward continuously.
NOTE
You can transpose the Song playback
(page 38).
Queuing the next Song for playback
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 live performance. Select the Song you want to 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 [7 ] (NEXT CANCEL) button.
NOTE
Make sure that MENU 1 is shown at the bottom right corner of the display (page 26).
Playback-related Operations
NOTE
• You can adjust the volume balance
between the Song and keyboard
(page 57). On the VOL/VOICE page
of the Mixing Console display
(page 95), you can adjust the vol-
ume for each Song channel.
• You can also adjust the volume bal-
ance between the Song and Audio
(page 74).
NOTE
You can also turn specific part(s) on or
off (page 65).
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Pressing the [G] (REW) or [H] (FF) button calls up a pop-up display showing
the current measure number (or Phrase Mark number).
While the Song Position pop-up is shown on the display, you can also use the Data
dial to adjust the value.
• Adjusting the Tempo
...............................Same procedure as with Style tempo. See page 51.
• Fading In/Out..........Same procedure as with Style. See page 52.
You can view the music notation (score) of the selected Song.
1Select a Song (steps 1 – 3 on page 62).
2Press the [SCORE] button to call up the SCORE display.
You can look through the entire notation by using the TAB [E][F] buttons
when the Song playback is stopped. As Song playback starts, the “ball” bounces
along through the score, indicating the current position.
You can change the displayed notation style by using the [1 ] – [8 ]
buttons. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
NOTE
Phrase Mark is a pre-programmed
marker in certain Song data, which
indicates a specific location in the
Song.
For Songs containing Phrase Marks
You can change the unit for rewinding/fast-
forwarding by pressing the [D] (BAR) or the
[E] (PHRASE MARK) button.
For Songs not containing
Phrase Marks
Displaying Music Notation (Score)
NOTE
This instrument can display the music
notation of your recorded Song, or
commercially available MIDI files
(only those which allow devices to
indicate notation).
NOTE
The displayed notation is generated by
the instrument based on the Song
data. As a result, it may not be exactly
the same as commercially available
sheet music of the same song —
especially when displaying notation of
complicated passages or many short
notes.
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Songs – Playing, Practicing and Recording Songs –
3
When the selected Song contains lyrics data, you can view it on the instrument’s display. Even if the Song does not
contain lyrics data, you can view the lyrics on the display by loading the text file (.txt file less than 60 KB) created
on a computer via USB flash drive. Text display allows for a variety of useful and convenient possibilities, such as
the showing of lyrics, chord charts, and performance notes.
1Select a Song (steps 1 – 3 on page 62).
2Press the [LYRICS/TEXT] button to call up the LYRICS/TEXT
display.
You can switch between the LYRICS display and the TEXT display by using
the [1 ] buttons.
When the Song data contains lyrics data, the lyrics are shown on the LYRICS
display. You can look through the entire lyrics by using the TAB [E][F]
buttons when Song playback is stopped. As Song playback starts, the color of
the lyrics changes, indicating the current position.
To view the text file on the TEXT display, press one of the [5 ]/[6 ]
(TEXT FILES) buttons to call up the File Selection display and select the
desired file created on your computer.
For more information about the LYRICS (TEXT) display, refer to the Reference
Manual on the website.
A Song consists of 16 separate channels. You can independently turn each channel of the selected Song playback on
or off.
1Press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button several times to call up
the CHANNEL ON/OFF (SONG) display.
Displaying Lyrics/Text
NOTE
When the lyrics are garbled or unread-
able, you may need to change the Lyr-
ics Language setting: [FUNCTION] →
TAB [E] MENU 1 → [H] SONG SET-
TING.
NOTE
(PSR-S975) The Lyrics (text) can be
displayed on an external monitor
(page 99).
NOTE
Information about Text File selection
can be memorized to the Registration
Memory (page 85).
NOTE
You can conveniently turn to the next/
previous text page by assigning the
function to the foot pedal: [FUNCTION]
→ TAB [E] MENU 1 → [D] CON-
TROLLER → TAB [E] FOOT PEDAL
Turning Each Channel of the Song On/Off
2
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2Use the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to turn each channel on or off.
If you want to play back only one particular channel (solo playback), press and
hold down one of the [1 ] – [8 ] buttons to set the desired channel to
SOLO. Only the selected channel is turned on and others are off. To cancel solo
playback, press the same button again.
You can mute the right-hand part to try practicing that part on your own. The explanations here apply when you
practice the right-hand part with “Follow Lights” of the Guide functions. You can practice at your own pace —
since the accompaniment waits for you to play the notes correctly. In the SCORE display, you can see the note to
play and the current position.
1Select a Song and call up the SCORE display (page 64).
2Turn the [GUIDE] button on.
3Turn the [TR 1] button off to mute the right-hand part.
You can now play that part by yourself.
4Press the SONG [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start playback.
Practice the muted part while viewing the SCORE display. The playback of the
left and extra parts will wait for you to play the notes correctly.
After your practice, turn the [GUIDE] button off.
NOTE
Usually, each part is recorded to the
following channels.
Channels 1 − 3: keyboard parts
(RIGHT 1, LEFT, RIGHT 2)
Channels 5 − 8: Multi Pad parts
Channels 9 − 16: Style parts
One-handed Practice with the Guide Function
2
3
NOTE
Usually, Ch 1 (right-hand part) is
assigned to [TR 1] button, Ch 2 (left-
hand part) is assigned to [TR 2] but-
ton, and Ch 3 − 16 are assigned to
[EXTRA TR] button.
Other Guide functions
In addition to the “Follow Lights” function explained above, there are more functions in the Guide features, for
practicing the timing of playing the keys (Any Key), for Karaoke or for practicing a song at your own pace (Your
Tempo).
[FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [H] SONG SETTING → TAB [E] GUIDE/CHANNEL → [A]/[B]
GUIDE MODE
For more information, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
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The Song Repeat functions can be used to repeatedly play back a Song or a specific range of measures in a Song.
This is useful for repeated practicing of difficult-to-play phrases.
To repeat a Song, turn the [REPEAT] button on and play back the desired Song.
Turning the [REPEAT] button off cancels Repeat playback.
1Select a Song (steps 1 – 3 on page 62).
2Press the SONG [F/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start playback.
3Specify the repeat range.
Press the [REPEAT] button at the starting point (A) of the range to be repeated.
Press the [REPEAT] button again at the ending point (B). After an automatic
lead-in (to help guide you into the phrase), the range from Point A to Point B is
played back repeatedly.
4To stop playback, press the SONG [J] (STOP) button.
The Song position returns to Point A and pressing the SONG [F/K] (PLAY/
PAUSE) button lets you start from that point again.
After you’ve finished practicing, press the [REPEAT] button to turn off Repeat
playback.
Repeat Playback
NOTE
You can play multiple Songs repeatedly:
[FUNCTION]
→
TAB [
E
] MENU 1
→
[H] SONG SETTING
→
TAB [
F
] OTH-
ERS
→
[G] REPEAT MODE.
Specifying a Range of Measures and Playing them Back Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
NOTE
Specifying only Point A results in
repeat playback between Point A and
the end of the Song.
NOTE
When you want to repeat from the top
of the Song to the middle of the Song:
1 Press the [REPEAT] button, then
start Song playback.
2 Press the [REPEAT] button again at
the ending point (B).
ABTop of the SongEnd of the Song
Specifying the repeat range while Songs are stopped
1. Fast-forward the Song to Point A, then press the [REPEAT] button.
2. Fast-forward the Song to Point B, then press the [REPEAT] button again.
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You can record your performance and save it as a MIDI file (SMF format 0) to the
USER drive or USB flash drive. Since the recorded data is MIDI, you can easily edit
*The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the
manual file. Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Functions
Songs
Song CreatorYesYes
Score Display FunctionYesYes
Lyrics Display FunctionYesYes
Text Display FunctionYesYes
Wallpaper CustomizationYesYes
Guide
Follow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key, Your TempoFollow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key, Your Tempo
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