• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat dif- ferent from those on your instrument. • The “Data List” and “iPhone/iPad Connection Manual” documents can be downloaded from the Yamaha website: http://download.yamaha.com/ •...
These Voices use sophisticated programming to capture the dynamic textures and subtle nuances of electric instruments. Sweet! These acoustic instrument sounds also benefit from Yamaha’s sophisticated technology—and feature a finely detailed and natural sound. MegaVoice These Voices make special use of velocity switching. Each velocity range (the measure of your playing strength) has a completely different sound.
[ENTER] button. Use the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] to select the desired Voice category folder, then press the [ENTER] button. Use the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] to select the desired Voice, then press the [ENTER] button. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Select the desired Harmony/Arpeggio category and type by using the [1 ]–[6 ] buttons. Use the [7 ] (DETAIL) buttons to call up the detailed setting window. Use the [3 ]–[8 ] buttons to make various Harmony/Arpeggio settings. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
You can fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument such as keyboard, Style and Song parts (except the keyboard part played by the Drum Kit or SFX Kit Voices, and audio playback)—a useful feature when playing the PSR-S670 along with other instruments or CD music. Call up the operation display.
The scale was used extensively during the time of Bach and Beethoven, and even now it is often used when performing period music on the harpsichord. ARABIC1, ARABIC2 Use these tunings when playing Arabic music. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
The TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons affect only the pitch of Song playback. MASTER The TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons affect the overall pitch of the instrument, except audio playback. The assignment can be confirmed by the pop-up display called up via the TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
The settings here are maintained even when you turn off the power. NOTE Depending on the panel settings or how you move the knob, you may not notice any change to the parameter value, or the knob may not work properly, even if you rotate it. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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Rotating the knob to the right decreases it. Style/Retrig/OnOff Turns the Style Retrigger function on/off. Rotating the knob to the right turns it on, while rotating it to the left turns it off. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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Changes the tempo of the currently selected Style or Song. Rotating the knob to the left makes it slower, while rotating it to the right makes it faster. Setting range is from 50% of the default tempo value to 150%. <No Assign> No function is assigned. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
For details on the Save operation, refer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual. NOTICE The settings will be lost if you select another Voice or turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Determines the pitch transition time when the edited Voice is set to TIME MONO above. NOTE Portamento is a function that creates a smooth transition in pitch from the first note played on the keyboard to the next. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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The lower the value, the quicker the decay. [6 ] RELES. Determines how quickly the sound decays to silence after the key is (Release) released. The lower the value, the quicker the decay. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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HARMONY/ARPEGGIO [ENTER], with the exception of the following points: • The parameters set via the [7 ] (DETAIL) buttons are shown on the top of the display. • The [8 ] (COMPARE) and [8 ] (SAVE) buttons are available (see steps 4–5 on page 12). PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Corresponds to the parameter settings of the COMMON, CONTROL- [4 ] LER, and SOUND pages. [5 ]/ EFFECT Corresponds to the parameter settings of 1 and 2 in the EFFECT page. [6 ] [7 ]/ HARMONY/ Corresponds to the HARMONY/ARP page. [8 ] ARPEGGIO PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
When POLY is selected, the part’s Voice is played polyphonically. Portamento is a function that creates a smooth transition in pitch from the first note played on the NOTE keyboard to the next. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
“Pack Installation file.” Only one Pack Installation file can be installed to the instrument. If you want to install multiple Expansion Packs, bundle the packs together on your computer by using the “Yamaha Expansion Manager” software. For information on how to use the software, refer to the accompanying manual.
Saving the Instrument Info File to the USB Flash Drive If you use the “Yamaha Expansion Manager” software to manage the Pack data, you may need to retrieve the Instrument Info file from the instrument as described below. For information on how to use the software, refer to the accompanying manual.
Keep in mind, however, that you cannot specify the chord type, such as major and minor, when using the DJ Styles. For the Preset Style List, refer to the Data List on the website. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
This type is similar to Full Keyboard, with the exception that less than three notes can be played to indicate the chords (based on the previously played chord, etc.). 9th, 11th and 13th chords cannot be played. “AI” stands for “Artificial Intelligence.” NOTE PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
C7(b9) Seventh add flatted thirteenth [7(b13)] 1+3+5+b6+b7 C7(b13) Seventh sharp ninth [7(#9)] 1+#2+3+(5)+b7 C7(#9) Suspended fourth [sus4] 1+4+5 Csus4 One plus two plus five [sus2] 1+2+5 Csus2 cancel 1+b2+2 Cancel * Notes in parentheses can be omitted. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
[A]–[D] change. (The [OTS LINK] button must be on.) REAL TIME: One Touch Setting is immediately called up when you press MAIN VARIATION [A]–[D] buttons. NEXT BAR: One Touch Setting is called up at the next measure, after you press MAIN VARIATION [A]–[D] buttons. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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LOCK: The Channel On/Off status of the previous Style is always main- tained. HOLD: During Style playback, the Channel On/Off status of the previ- ous Style is maintained. When Style playback is stopped, all Style Channels are set to On. RESET: All Style Channels are set to On. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
For instructions on the Save operation, refer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual. NOTICE The memorized panel settings (One Touch Settings) will be lost if you change the Style or turn the power off without carrying out the Save operation. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
• Realtime Recording on the BASIC page (page Lets you record the Style by simply playing the keyboard. • Style Assembly on the ASSEMBLY page (page Lets you copy various patterns from other preset Styles or Styles you have already created. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
A Rhythm channel can be selected as the recording target no matter whether already recorded data is included or not. If already recorded data is included in the selected channel, you can record notes additionally to the existing data. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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[][] to select “3 RHY CLEAR/CH DELETE/DRUM SETUP.” While holding down one of the [2 ]/[3 ] (RHYTHM CLEAR) buttons, press the corresponding key on the keyboard. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop playback. If you want to add more notes, press the [START/STOP] button again to continue recording. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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• Use only the chord tones when recording the CHORD and PAD channels (i.e., C, E, G, and B). C = Chord note C R C C R C C, R = Recommended note If you observe this rule, Style playback notes are appropriately converted depending on the chord changes you make during your performance. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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Save the recorded Style (see step 8 on page 27). NOTICE The created Style will be lost if you change to another Style or turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save opera- tion. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Select the desired Style, then press the [EXIT] button to return to the original display. Select the Section and Channel of the selected Style via the [2 ]–[5 ] buttons. Confirm the sound with the newly assigned Source Pattern by pressing the STYLE CON- TROL [START/STOP] button to playback the Style. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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Save the edited Style (see step 8 on page 27). NOTICE The created Style will be lost if you change to another Style or turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save opera- tion. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
(for example, the 2nd and 3rd beats, if “3” is selected). In all cases, “A” types produce minimum effect, “B” types produce medium effect, and “C” types produce maximum effect. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Editing Data for Each Channel (CHANNEL) You can edit recorded data for each channel of the current Section selected on the BASIC page or via the panel buttons. The instructions below apply to step 6 of the Basic Procedure on page PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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Save the edited Style (step 8 on page 27). NOTICE The edited Style will be lost if you change to another Style or turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Making Style File Format Settings (PARAMETER) The Style File Format (SFF) combines all of Yamaha’s auto accompaniment (Style playback) know-how into a single unified format. Setting the SFF related parameters determines how the original notes are converted to the actual sounded notes based on the chord you specify in the Chord area of the keyboard. The conversion flow is shown below.
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Since the Rhythm channels should not be affected by chord changes, make sure that the parameters are set to NTR: ROOT FIXED, NTT: BYPASS, and NTT NOTE BASS: OFF. In this case, “SOURCE ROOT” is changed to “PLAY ROOT.” PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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Sections which respond only to major/minor chords such as in Intros and Endings. DORIAN 5th In addition to the Dorian transposition above, augmented and diminished chords affect the 5th note of the Source pattern. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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The note is retriggered with a new attack at a new pitch corresponding to the next chord. RETRIGGER TO The note is retriggered with a new attack at the root note of the next chord. ROOT However, the octave of the new note remains the same. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
The sounds played back are indicated on the display keyboard, letting you to check the note to edit. Use the [1 ]/[2 ] (NOTE) buttons to select the note to edit. NOTE You can also select the note by pressing the note on the keyboard. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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If this is set to 0, the instruments in the group can sound at the same time. Pan* Determines the stereo position. Reverb Send For adjusting the reverb depth. Chorus Send For adjusting the chorus depth PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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Save the edited Style (see step 8 on page 27). NOTICE The edited Style will be lost if you change to another Style or turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Enables/disables display of the right-hand notation. RIGHT and LEFT (above) cannot be turned off at the same time. [3 ] CHORD ON/ Enables/disables display of the chords. If the selected Song does not contain chord data, chords are not displayed. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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“D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#” are indicated as “Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti” when the lan- guage is set to English. Note that the note name indication differs depending on the current language (page 48). PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Determines the font size. (only when a text file is selected) [5 ]/ TEXT FILE Calls up the text File Selection display. After selecting, press the [EXIT] button [6 ] to return back to the Lyrics/Text display. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
When playing back a Song and a Style at the same time, the tempo value set in the Song is automatically used. NOTE The Style Retrigger function (page 10) cannot be used during Song playback. NOTE When the Song playback is stopped, Style playback is also stopped at the same time. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Song. When this is set to ON, the section corresponding to the Phrase Mark (specified via the SONG CONTROL [G] (REW) and [H] (FF) buttons) is played back repeatedly. Note that this parameter can be set only when the Song playback is stopped. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Select the desired Song for practicing the keyboard or singing. Call up the setting display. [FUNCTION] TAB [E] MENU 1 Cursor buttons [][][E][F] SONG SETTING [ENTER] Cursor buttons [][] 1 CHANNEL/GUIDE MODE/PHRASE MARK REPEAT PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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This function is used for practicing purposes, with built-in lamps on the keyboard indicating the notes to be played. Even though the PSR-S670 does not have these lamps, you can use the same function by following the indications in the displayed notation with the Song Score function.
Voices in the middle of a Song. LYRICS SETTING: Records the settings in the Lyrics display. SCORE SETTING: Records the settings in the Score display. GUIDE SETTING: Records the settings of the Guide functions including the Guide ON/OFF setting. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
PUNCH IN AT: The Song plays back normally up to the beginning of the indicated Punch In measure, then starts overwrite recording at that point. You can set the Punch In measure by pressing the [3 ] but- ton. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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For details, refer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual. NOTICE The recorded Song data will be lost if you select another Song or turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save oper- ation. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] TAB [F] MENU 2 Cursor buttons [][][E][F] SONG CREATOR [ENTER] TAB [F] CHANNEL Use the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] to select the item to be edited, then press the [ENTER] button. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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However, if you use the eighth note + eighth note triplet setting, both the straight and triplet notes will be quantized correctly. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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NOTE NOTE Make sure not to transpose channels 9 and 10. In general, Drum Kits are assigned to these channels. If you transpose the channels of Drum Kits, the instruments assigned to each key will be changed. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
If you want to create a new Multi Pad in the existing Bank, select the desired Multi Pad Bank via the MULTI PAD CONTROL [SELECT] button. If you want to create a new Multi Pad in an empty new Bank, this step is unnecessary. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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Listen back to your newly recorded phrase, by pressing the appropriate MULTI PAD button, [1]–[4]. To re-record the phrase, repeat steps 6–8. Press the [5 ]/[6 ] (REPEAT/CHORD MATCH) button to call up the Repeat/Chord Match setting window. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Use the TAB [E][F] buttons to select the tab “PRESET,” “USER” or “USB” (when a USB flash drive is connected), to which the desired Multi Pad is saved. Select a Multi Pad Bank by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F], then press the [ENTER] button. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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Save the current Bank containing the edited Multi Pads. Press the [8 ] button to call up the confirmation window, press the [7 ] (YES) button to call up the USER page, then press the [6 ] (SAVE) button to carry out the Save operation. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Deleting Records from the FAVORITE Page Select the Record you want to delete from the FAVORITE page. Press one of the [6 ]/[7 ] (DELETE FROM FAVORITE) buttons, then press the [7 ] (YES) button to actually delete the Record. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
When this is set to ON, the edited record is added to the FAVORITE display. Use [E][F] the Cursor buttons to select ON/OFF, then press the [ENTER] button. To cancel and quit the Edit operation, press the [5 ]/[6 ] (CANCEL) buttons. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
To cancel the Delete operation and return to the MUSIC FINDER display in step 1, press the [6 ] (NO) button; to return to the EDIT display in step 3, press the [5 ] (CANCEL) button . Press the [7 ] (OK) button to delete the current Record. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
All Music Finder Records currently in the instrument are deleted and replaced with the Records of the selected file. NOTICE Selecting “REPLACE” automatically deletes all your original Records from internal memory. Make sure that all important data has been archived to another location beforehand. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Save the current Bank containing the edited Registration Memories. Press the [8 ] (UP) button to call up the Registration Memory Selection display, then press the [6 ] (SAVE) button of MENU 2 to carry out the Save operation. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Press the [FREEZE] button on the panel to turn the Freeze function on. With this operation, you can “freeze” or maintain checkmarked items, even when you select another Registration Memory number. To turn off the Freeze function, press the [FREEZE] button again. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Note that the pedal settings here (other than OFF) will take priority over the settings in the FOOT PEDAL display (page 79). If you want to use the pedal for a function other than Registration Sequence, make sure to set this to OFF. Indicates the name of the currently selected Registration Memory Bank. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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Sequence program temporarily. NOTICE Keep in mind that all Registration Sequence data is lost when changing Registration Memory Banks, unless you’ve saved it with the Reg- istration Memory Bank file. For details of the instructions, see the section below. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
To return to the status in which no Registration Memory number is selected, press the TAB [E] and [F] buttons simultaneously while the Main display is called up. The pedal can be used for Registration Sequence no matter which display is called up (except for the REGIST SEQUENCE display). NOTE PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
PANEL PART STYLE PSRT SONG CH 1-8 SONG CH9-16 Editing VOL/VOICE Parameters Move the Cursor position on the display by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] and use the [1 ]– [8 ] buttons to edit parameters. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Move the Cursor on the display by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F], and use 1the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons to edit parameters. HARMONIC Allows you to adjust the Resonance (page 14) for each part. CONTENT BRIGHTNESS Determines the brightness of the sound for each part by adjusting the Cutoff Fre- quency (page 14). PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Song playback (SONG), or the keyboard pitch (KBD), respectively. Please note that the “KBD” setting also transposes the pitch of Style playback and the Multi Pads (since these are also affected by keyboard play in the left-hand section). PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Different Effect Types can be selected for each of the available Parts or Channels. Adjusting the Effect Depth for Each Part Use the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] to select the desired Effect Block, then use the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons to adjust the Effect Depth for each Part. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
If you want to edit detailed Parameters of the selected Effect Type, press the [8 ] (DETAIL) button. For details, refer to the next section. Save the Effect Settings to a Registration Memory, Song or Style. For instructions, refer to the Owner’s Manual. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Press the [8 ] (OK) button to carry out the Save operation. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous display. The saved User Effect can be selected from the “User” category of the corresponding Effect Block (page 73). PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Powerful: Powerful EQ settings in which all frequency sounds are emphasized. This can be used to boost the music for parties, etc. Flat: Flat EQ settings. The gain of each frequency is set to 0dB. User 1/2: Your own custom EQ settings stored in step 5. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Displays the Gain Reduc- tion (compressed level) and output level. Press the [1 ] (CMP ON/OFF) button to turn the Master Compressor on. Press the [2 ] (TYPE) button to call up the MASTER CMP TYPE window. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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If necessary, change the Master Compressor name. Press the [6 ] (RENAME) button to call up the Character Entry window, enter the name, then press the [8 ] (OK) button. The saved Master Compressor setting is shown on the display as described in step 2. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Use the Cursor buttons [][] to select one of the two foot pedals to which the function is to be assigned. On the display, the numbers 1 and 2 correspond to the FOOT PEDAL jacks [1] and [2] respectively. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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(i.e., a note is played while the preceding note is still held). The portamento time can also be adjusted from the Mixing Console display (page 71). You can turn this pedal function on or off for each keyboard part on this display. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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Plays a fill-in, followed by the next Main section (that of the button on the immediate right). ENDING1–3 Same as the ENDING/rit. [I]–[III] buttons. FADE IN/OUT Same as the [FADE IN/OUT] button. FING/ON BASS The pedal alternately switches between the FINGERED and FINGERED ON BASS modes (page 21). PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Calls up the next/previous One Touch Setting. MIDI Settings In this section, you can make MIDI-related settings for the instrument. The PSR-S670 gives you a set of ten pre-programmed templates that let you instantly and easily reconfigure the instrument to match your particular MIDI application or external device.
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Style playback with a MIDI pedal unit. MIDI Pedal 2 This template lets you play the bass part for Style playback by using a MIDI pedal unit. MIDI OFF No MIDI signals are sent or received. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
3 MESSAGE SW (Message Switch) SYS/EX. The “Tx” setting turns MIDI transmission of MIDI System Exclusive messages on or off. The “Rx” setting turns MIDI reception and recognition of MIDI System Exclusive messages generated by external equipment on or off. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
MIDI device. NOTE Protected Songs cannot be transmitted even if the proper Song channels 1–16 are set to be transmitted. Use the [4 ]–[8 ] button to determine the types of data to be sent. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
16 channels x 2 ports) is shown in the following diagram: MIDI reception MIDI transmission [USB TO HOST] terminal [USB TO HOST] terminal Wireless Wireless LAN Port handling USB1 USB2 Merge USB1/WLAN USB2 USB/WLAN 01–16 01–16 01–16 PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
[ACMP] or split point settings. When several channels are simultaneously set to “ON,” the chord type is detected from merged MIDI data received over the channels. The operation procedure is basically the same as that of the BASS display above. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Connecting with an iPhone/iPad via Wireless LAN By using a USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately), you can connect the PSR-S670 with an iPhone/iPad via a wireless network. For general operating instructions, refer to the “iPhone/iPad Connection Manual” on the website. This section covers only operations that are specific to the PSR-S670.
IP ADDRESS: For setting the IP address and other related parameters. OTHERS: For entering the Host name or showing MAC address, etc. [5 ]/ INITIALIZE Initializes the connection setup to the default factory status. [6 ] PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
Determines the time it takes for the volume to fade out, or go from maxi- TIME mum to minimum (range of 0–20.0 seconds). [5 ] FADE OUT Determines the time the volume is held at 0 following the fade out (range HOLD TIME of 0–5.0 seconds). PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
[PHONES] jack. ON: Speaker sound is always on, even if headphones are connected. OFF: Speaker sound is off. You can only hear the instrument sound via the headphones or an external device connected to the AUX OUT jacks. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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Turns on or off the Arpeggio Hold function. When this is set to ON, turn- [6 ] ing the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button on makes Arpeggio playback continue even after the note has been released. To stop playback, press the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button again. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
The displayed remaining memory value is an approximate value. NOTE [7 ]/ FORMAT Formats the drive selected above. For instructions, refer to the Owner’s [8 ] Manual, chapter 9. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
OWNER [1 ]– EXPORT For exporting identification information of the instrument, which may be [3 ] INSTRUMENT necessary for using the “Yamaha Expansion Manager” software, to the INFO root directory of the USB flash drive (page 18). [4 ]/ LANGUAGE Determines the language used for the display messages.
If you want to call up the factory default files, select the file in the PRESET tab. When the file is selected, a message is displayed according to the content of the file. Press the desired button. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
The same operation can be done by turning the power on while holding the B5 key (rightmost B key). In this NOTE case, you can create Registration Memory setups from the default panel settings. Press one of the [7 ]/[8 ] (FACTORY RESET EXECUTE) buttons to carry out the Factory Reset operation for all checkmarked items. PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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Format (USB) ........93 Style Retrigger ........10 Freeze ..........65 NTR (Note Transposition Rule) ..37 Style setting ........23 Function ..........90 NTT (Note Transposition Table) ..37 Style Type ......... 20 Sustain ..........17 System (Function) ......94 PSR-S670 Reference Manual...
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Utility (Function) ....... 90 Vibrato ..........15 Voice (Mixer) ........69 Voice Set ...........12 Voice Type .......... 3 Volume (Mixer) ......... 69 Volume (Voice Set) ......13 Wireless LAN ........88 XG ............4 Yamaha Expansion Manager ....18 Your Tempo ........49 PSR-S670 Reference Manual...