Quick Reference - Yamaha PortaSound PSS-590 Owner's Manual

Quick Reference
Here the basic PSS-590 operations are outlined for easy
reference. To get you started right away follow the
instructions marked with a star (*) and you can make music
instantly.
*Sound Set-Up
Step 1: Turn the power switch to the ON position.
Step 2: Slide the MASTER VOLUME control half way up.
As you press the keys the tones will be Piano Sound Voice
number 00.
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*Selection of Voices
Step 1: Press the VOICE button.
Step 2: You may select one of 100 different Voices by
pressing the buttons marked <0> thru <9> located to
the left of the VOICE button. For example, if you wanted
to select Voice number 35 - Trombone, you enter the
number <3>, then the number <5>.
Step 3: You may move up or down a single digit from the
number entered by pressing the <+> or <-> buttons once.
For example by pressing the <-> button once after entering
Voice number 35, you will change to Voice number 34 -
Mute Trumpet Echo.
The Voice List located on the Control Panel indicates which
Voice corresponds to number's 00 thru 99.
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* In selecting a Voice number, you must enter a two digit figure, for
example Voice number 02 would be selected by first pressing the
number <0>, then the number <2>.
Displays
2 displays located on the front panel of the PSS-590 will
allow you to read the current status or parameter at a
glance.
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Voice Effects
By controlling these effects well, you can achieve a variety
of colors and moods in your music making. Also you can
establish each of the Voice Effects levels individually.
Note: For further details see page 10.
Auto Accompaniment
This function is provided for you to easily carry out various
Orchestrations all by yourself. There are two kinds of
modes for fingering the chords. First is the "Single Finger"
mode which provides Auto Accompaniment by easy
fingerings. Secondly, you can select the "Fingered" mode
which is suited for songs containing more complicated
chords. By combining and balancing these Fingering
modes with the Orchestration, you will be able to produce
more sophisticated and pleasurable music.
Note: For further details see page 16.
AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
FINGERING ORCHESTRATION
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*Rhythm Accompaniment
Step 1: Push the STYLE button of the STYLE/VOICE
section.
Step 2: Select one of the 50 Rhythm Styles listed on the
control panel, and enter it's 2 digit number using the same
buttons «0» thru «9» used in selecting a Voice, also by
pressing the <+> or <-> buttons to select a Style of a higher
or lower number.
Step 3: To start the rhythm, push the START/STOP
button of the Accompaniment Control. When you push
the FILL TO NORMAL, or FILL TO BRIDGE buttons, e 4
can have Fill-Ins that correspond to the Style you are us
To stop the rhythm, push the START/STOP button again.
Note: for instructions on the SYNCHRO START/ENDING
button, and controlling tempos refer to page 12.
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