Yamaha TYROS Owner's Manual page 101

I Entering note events from scratch
This section explains how to step-record notes, using three specific examples.
Example 1
1
Set the parameters below in sequence.
Use these buttons to set the "size" or "resolution"
of the current recording step time for the next
note to be entered. Here, we'll set the resolution
to a 1/4 note, as specified in the example.
2
Play the keys C, D, E, F, G, A, B and C in order, as specified in the example.
3
Move the cursor to the beginning of the song by pressing the [TOP] button, and press
the SONG [START/STOP] button to hear the newly entered notes.
REC
NEW SONG
...................................................................................
START/
TOP STOP REW FF
SYNC START
Song Creator (Digital Recording)
Determines the velocity (loudness) of the note to be entered.
Here, we'll select "mf," as specified in the example.
Value Actual recorded velocity
Kbd.Vel Actual playing strength
fff 127
ff 111
f 95
mf 79
mp 63
p 47
pp 31
ppp 15
Sets the Gate Time, or the length of the note (as a percent-
age). Here, we'll select "Tenuto," as specified in the example.
Value Actual recorded velocity
Normal
Tenuto
Staccato
Staccatissimo
Manual The gate time (note length)
can be set to any desired per-
centage by using the [DATA
ENTRY] dial.
START/
REC TOP STOP REW FF
NEW SONG SYNC START
Reference
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