Quick Reférence - Yamaha PortaSound PSS-795 Owner's Manual

Quick Reference
Here the basic PSS-795 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 - Strings 2, 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 <+> ог <-> buttons
once. For example by pressing the <—> button once after
entering Voice number 35, you will change to Voice number
34 - Strings 1.
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».
*Pitch Bend Wheel
By rotating the wheel up or down while playing on the
keyboard, you will slide the pitch up or down accordingly,
similar to the sound produced by, a guitar when bending a
string.
Note: For further details see page 9.
Displays
There are three LED displays located on the front panel of
the PSS-795 using digital indication for clear viewing, so
you can read the current status 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 9.
Auto Accompaniment
This function is provided for you to easily carry out vario ®
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 19.
AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
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*Vector Synthesizer
This funtion allows you to mix any 4 Voices out of the 100"
preset Voices to create your own kinds of sounds. You can
balance the amounts of each voice selected as desired.
Here's how it works: Push the VECTOR SYNTH ON/OFF
Switch, then as you press the keys, move the Joy Stick
around freely. You will hear the mixed combinations of 4
Voices already programmed as a factory preset.
Note: For further details see page 12.