Yamaha PortaSound PSS-51 Owner's Manual page 42

2.6 SETTING OTHER FUNCTIONS
TRANSPOS E Л Range: -24~24, Default: 0
The TRANSPOSE feature makes it possible to shift the
pitch of the PSS-51 up or down in semitone intervals
from -24 to 24 semitones (24 semitones are two octaves).
Transposition makes it easier to play difficult key signa-
tures, and enables effortless matching of pitch to the
range of a singer or another instrument.
1. Press the [TRANSPOSE] button.
The current amount of transposition will be displayed
on the MULTI DISPLAY.
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Increase or decrease the pitch.
Use the [+] button on the keypad to transpose the
pitch upward and the [-] button to transpose the pitch
downward. Holding down the appropriate [4] or [-]
button will increase or decrease the pitch continu-
ously.
If the TRANSPOSE value is changed, the default key-
board pitch value of "0" can be recalled by pressing the
[+] and (-] buttons simultaneously.
* TRANSPOSE does not affect the PERCUSSION VOICES
(numbers 68, 94 through 98).
* Adjusting the TRANSPOSE value will not affect any notes
played at the time the value is set. Subsequent notes played
will be transposed.
| : TUNING Range: -16~16, Default: 0
The TUNING control makes it possible to adjust the
standard pitch of the PSS-51 to match other instruments.
Tuning can be adjusted up or down over a +/-16 step
range (for a total of 32 steps or one semitone).
1. Press the [TUNING] button.
The current tuning value will be displayed on the
MULTI DISPLAY.
2. Increase or decrease the standard pitch.
Use the [+] button on the keypad to tune the pitch
upward one step and the [-] button to tune the pitch
downward one step. Holding down the appropriate
[+] or [-] button will increase or decrease the pitch
continuously.
If the TUNING value is changed, the default standard
pitch value of "0" can be recalled by pressing the [+]
and [-] buttons simultaneously.