Basic Recording Procedure; Howto Record A Song - Yamaha PortaSound PSS-590 Owner's Manual

b. Basic Recording Procedure
When you use the PSS-590's many different functions, they
will give you a variety of recordings. First, we will explain
the basic procedure simply.
Select a Song Number.
* |f you select a song
including data (the Song
already Recorded),
Clear the existing data
before new Recording.
(See page 27 for
details.)
Prepare for Recording.
Recording on
the CHORD
Track as long
as you wish.
(1st recording)
MELODY Track.
c. How to Record a Song
Step 1: Select a Song number (#).
The PSS-590 has a Memory Bank for up to 3 songs (Song
numbers «1» thru «3» ). First, choose the Song number
which you want to Record on by pressing the <+/-> buttons
located under the MULTI DISPLAY. The Display will show
the number selected.
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Step 2: Prepare for Recording.
You will need some preparation depending on which Track
you record on.
So, please consider the following information regarding
preparation of Recording:
1) Preparation when you select the MELODY
Track:
Choose a Voice by consulting the Voice List located on the
Control Panel, and assign the Voice Effects desired.
* You can change the assignments of Voice number or Voice Effects just
before or during recording.
2) Preparation when you select the CHORD
Track:
Select a Rhythm Style, and assign the ORCHESTRATION.
At the time you select to Record on the CHORDTrack, the
FINGERING will automatically be assigned to the ei
FINGERED mode if the FINGERING has not been selectex
yet. If you want SINGLE FINGER mode you must assign it
at that time. If you want to record just the Rhythm, press
the FINGERING button assigned to turn it off.
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You can change the assignments of Rythm Style, Orchestration, or
Fingering just before or during recording.
* In the CHORD Track, be careful to remember only Auto
Accompaniment Sounds, and Rhythm Style sounds will be recorded.
Step 3: Stand By for Recording.
As you press the REC button(s), the LED(s) of the selected
Track(s) will flash indicating you are in STAND BY position
and ready to Record. Also at this time, 3 dots in the MULTI
DISPLAY will flash together in time with the currently
assigned Tempo. Along with the dots flashing, a
metronome sound will play out from the speakers.
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Press a REC
button.