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Digital Workstation
Reference Manual
This Reference Manual explains advanced features of the PSR-SX600.
Please read the Owner's Manual first, before reading this Reference Manual.
Manual Development Department
© 2020 Yamaha Corporation
EN
Published 07/2020 PO-A0

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  • Page 1 Digital Workstation Reference Manual This Reference Manual explains advanced features of the PSR-SX600. Please read the Owner’s Manual first, before reading this Reference Manual. Manual Development Department © 2020 Yamaha Corporation Published 07/2020 PO-A0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • 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 “Smart Device Connection Manual” documents can be downloaded from the Yamaha website: https://download.yamaha.com/ •...

  • Page 3: Voices

    Press the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons to select the P1 or P2 folder. Use the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] to select the desired Voice category folder from MegaVoice (P2) or Legacy (P1), and then press the [ENTER] button. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 4: Changing Detailed Settings For Metronome Or Tap Tempo

    Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [E] Menu1 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Metronome Setting → [ENTER] Use the Cursor buttons [][] to select the page to make the settings described below. Use the Cursor buttons [][]. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 5: Making Detailed Settings For Harmony/Arpeggio

    Select the desired Harmony/Arpeggio CATEGORY by using [1 ]–[3 ] buttons, and then select the desired Type by using [4 ]–[6 ] buttons. Use the [7 ] (Detail) buttons to call up the detailed setting window. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 6: Pitch-Related Settings

    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-SX600 along with other instruments or audio files. NEXT PAGE...

  • Page 7: Scale Tuning

    These scales were 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. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Pitch For The Parts

    The Portamento Time determines the pitch transi- tion time. Higher values result in a longer pitch change time. Setting this to “0” results in no effect. This parameter is available when the selected keyboard part is set to MONO (page 18). PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 9: Using The Live Control Knobs

    Displays the assigned function’s parameter value. Resets the assigned function’s parameter value to the default by pressing the [4 ]/ Reset [8 ] buttons. You can select whether the LIVE CONTROL MONITOR is shown or hidden. For details, refer to page 109. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 10: Assigning The Functions To The Live Control Knobs

    Adjusts the volume of the Keyboard Harmony or Arpeggio function. Volume Arpeggio Velocity Adjusts the velocity of each note of Arpeggio. Arpeggio Gate Time Adjusts the length of each note of Arpeggio. Arpeggio Unit Multiply Adjusts the Arpeggio speed. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 11: Detailed Settings For Assigned Functions

    When a function (such as Volume or Balance) which enables individual detailed settings is selected, Detail Set- ting appears at the bottom left corner of the display. Pressing the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons lets you adjust these settings. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 12 Select the desired part by using the [2 ]–[4 ] buttons, and then use the [5 ]/[6 ] buttons in order to send the part’s sound to the A group or B group. Press the [EXIT] button to close the operation display. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 13: Editing Voices (Voice Set)

    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-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 14: Editable Parameters In The Voice Set Displays

    “Normal” setting when these Voices are selected. When Legato or Crossfade is selected, the behavior (other than what is described here) may be dif- ferent from Normal, depending on the panel settings. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 15 LFO to the pitch, a wah effect can be produced by applying it to the filter, and a tremolo effect can be produced by applying it to the volume of a Voice. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 16 Determines the speed of the Vibrato effect. [5 ] Delay Determines the amount of time that elapses between the playing of a key and the start of the Vibrato effect. Higher settings increase the delay of the Vibrato onset. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 17 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 13). PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 18: Changing Detailed Voice Settings (Touch Response, Mono/Poly, Arpeggio)

    Turns the Arpeggio Hold function on or off. When this is set to “On,” while this is [6 ] set to “On,” while the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button is on, Arpeggio play- back can be continued even after the note has been released. To stop Arpeggio playback, press the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button to turn it off. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 19: Disabling Automatic Selection Of Voice Sets (Effects, Etc.)

    Use the [3 ]–[8 ] buttons to turn each item for the selected Part on or off. When the button is set to On, the corresponding parameter settings are called up automatically together with the Voice selection. For information on which parameters are linked to each item, see above. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 20: Adding New Contents-Expansion Packs

    “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.

  • Page 21: Saving The Instrument Info File To The Usb Flash Drive

    Saving the Instrument Info File to the USB Flash Drive If you use the “Yamaha Expansion Manager” software to manage the Pack data, you need to register the Instrument Info file from the instrument as described below. For information on how to use the software, refer to the accompanying manual.

  • Page 22: Styles

    Style playback, making it closely follow your performance. Moreover, the composition of Style playback changes subtly according to the accents of your performance, letting you create various musical variations in the accompaniment. For the Preset Style List, refer to the Data List on the website. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 23: Chord Fingering Types

    Lets you control Styles by playing the root notes with just a finger, as long as you know the key of the music you’re playing—even if you don’t know any chord fingerings, such as major, minor, diminished and so on. “AI” stands for “Artificial Intelligence.” PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 24: Chord Types Recognized In The Fingered Mode

    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-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 25: Playing Styles With The Smart Chord Feature

    Try also selecting the EasyListening Style (via the [LATIN & JAZZ] button) and play using the same score above. The Smart Chord genre changes to Jazz, letting you experience a different feel with the same Song. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 26 According to the music score or the chord progression of your performance, play only the root key with the left hand. Pressing a key will start playback of the Style. Chord section Split Point (F#2 as default) PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 27: Learning How To Play Specific Chords (Chord Tutor)

    Use the [1 ] /[2 ] buttons to select the chord root, and use the [3 ] /[4 ] buttons to select the chord type. The notes you need to play are shown in the display. Depending on the chord, some notes may be omitted. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 28: Having Style Playback Follow Your Performance (Unison & Accent)

    The above examples are for illustration purposes only. Not all unisons will be in octaves. Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [E] Menu1 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Style Setting → [ENTER] → TAB [E] Setting1 → Cursor button [] 1 Unison NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 29: Using The Accent Function

    Accompani- Accompani- ment parts ment parts (Drums) (Drums) The composition of Style playback changes subtly, adding notes (such as crash cymbal, bass drum, etc.) according to the accents of your performance. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 30 (Owner’s Manual, Chapter 2). For a list of Styles with which this function can be used, refer to the Data List on the website. Try playing the Style with the Auto Accompaniment (Owner’s Manual, Chapter 2). PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 31: Style Playback Related Settings

    When any of the MAIN A–D sections is not included in the Style data, the nearest section is automatically selected. For example, when MAIN D is not contained in the selected Style, MAIN C will be called up. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 32 Determines whether repeat playback of a Multi Pad stops or not when Style play- [6 ] back is stopped. [7 ]/ Style Ending On/ Determines whether repeat playback of a Multi Pad stops or not when the Ending [8 ] section of a Style is played back. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 33 When you record a Song, the chord detected by playing the Stop Accompaniment can be recorded regardless of the setting here. Please note that both the sounding Voice and chord data is recorded when set to “Style,” and only the chord data is recorded when set to “Off” or “Fixed.” PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 34: Memorizing Original Settings To One Touch Setting

    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-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 35: Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator)

    • 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. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 36: Realtime Recording

    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. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 37 [][] to select “3 Rhythm 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. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 38 • Use only the CM7 scale tones when recording the Bass and Phrase channels (i.e., C, D, E, G, A, and • Use only the chord tones when recording the Chord and Pad channels (i.e., C, E, G, and B). NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 39 Save the recorded Style (see step 8 on page 36). 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-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 40: Style Assembly (Assembly)

    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. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 41: Editing The Rhythmic Feel (Groove)

    Beat Converter is set to “12,” all 8th notes in the section are shifted to 8th- note triplet timing. The “16A” and “16B” Beat Converter which appear when Original Beat is set to “12 Beat” are variations on a basic 16th-note setting. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 42 Save the edited Style (see step 8 on page 36). 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-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 43: Editing Data For Each Channel (Channel)

    Save the edited Style (step 8 on page 36). 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-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 44: Making Style File Format Settings (Parameter)

    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.
  • Page 45 Since the Rhythm channels should not be affected by chord changes, make sure the parameters are set to NTR: Root Fixed, NTT: Bypass, and NTT Bass: Off. In this case, “Source Root/Chord” is changed to “Play Root/Chord.” NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 46 Other notes are not changed. Use this for chord channels of 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. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 47 The note is retriggered with a new attack at a new pitch corresponding to the next chord. Retrigger To Root The note is retriggered with a new attack at the root note of the next chord. However, the octave of the new note remains the same. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 48: Editing The Rhythm Part Of A Style (Drum Setup)

    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. You can also select the note by pressing the note on the keyboard. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 49 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. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 50 Save the edited Style (see step 8 on page 36). 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-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 51: Songs

    Enables/disables display of the right-hand notation. Right and Left (above) cannot be turned off at the same time. [3 ] Chord Enables/disables display of the chords. If the selected Song does not contain chord data, chords are not displayed. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 52 Song. When a Song in the key of D Major is selected, for example, the notes “D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#” are indicated as “Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti” when the language is set to English. Note that the note name indication differs depending on the current language (page 57). PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 53: Editing Lyrics/Text Display Settings

    S, M, and L indicate the font sizes. For changing the display Language, refer to “Setting Up (Owner’s Manual).” When the display language is set to Japanese Determines the font size. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 54: Playing While Canceling A Particular Part Of A Song

    • Left: Turns playback on or off for the Left Hand Part. • Extra: Turns playback of all Channels on or off, except for those assigned to the Left and Right Hand Parts described above. Use the [8 ] (Close) buttons to exit the display. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 55: Using The Auto Accompaniment Features With Song Playback

    When playing back a Song and a Style at the same time, the tempo value set in the Song is automatically used. The Style Retrigger function (page 11) cannot be used during Song playback. When the Song playback is stopped, Style playback is also stopped at the same time. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 56: Song Playback Related Parameters (Guide Function, Channel Settings, Repeat Settings)

    Determines whether or not playback of a Style stops when MIDI Song playback is [6 ] stopped. [7 ]/ Multi Pad Synchro Determines whether or not the repeat playback of a Multi Pad stops when MIDI [8 ] Stop Song playback is stopped. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 57 Determines the language displayed in the Lyrics display. [5 ] Auto: When the language is specified in the Song data, the lyrics are displayed accordingly. International: Handles the displayed lyrics as a western language. Japanese: Handles the displayed lyrics as Japanese. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 58 This function is used for practicing purposes, with built-in lamps on the keyboard indicating the notes to be played. Even though the PSR-SX600 does not have these lamps, you can use the same function by following the indications in the displayed notation with the Song Score function.
  • Page 59 Song is selected. After you’re finished practicing, press the [6 ] (Guide) button to turn the guide function off. Keeping the Guide function on may cause Song playback to stop. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 60: Creating/Editing Songs (Song Creator)

    Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [F] Menu2 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Song Creator → [ENTER] → TAB[E][F] Setup Press the SONG CONTROL [J] (STOP) button to move the Song position to the top of the Song. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 61 11) cannot be used when recording over existing data (overdubbing). Select the desired Song for re-recording. Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [F] Menu2 → Cursor buttons [][][E][F] Song Creator → [ENTER] → TAB [E] Rec Mode Determine the settings for recording. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 62 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. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 63 Call up the operation display. [MENU] → TAB [F] Menu2 → 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. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 64 Applying less than 100% quantization lets you preserve some of the “human” feel in the record- ing. Quarter-note length Original data (assuming 4/4 meter) Quantizing strength =100 Quantizing strength =50 NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 65 You can select all channels by pressing the [1 ]/[2 ] (All Channels) buttons, letting you transpose all channels at the same time. 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-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 66: Usb Audio Player/Recorder

    USB Audio Player/Recorder This function is fully explained in the Owner’s Manual. Refer to the corresponding chapter in the Owner’s Man- ual. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 67: Microphone

    You can use a connected pedal to conveniently switch between Vocal and Talk. For details, refer to page Use the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] to select the desired parameter. For information on each parameter, refer to the next page. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 68 Adjusts the final output level. NOTICE The settings will be lost if you exit from this display or turn the power to the instrument off without executing the Save operation. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 69 Determines the depth of the chorus effects applied to the micro- phone sound. Volume Determines the output volume of the microphone sound. NOTICE The settings will be lost if you exit from this display or turn the power to the instrument off without executing the Save operation. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 70 To make detail setting of the effects, press the [8 ] (Detail) buttons. For details, refer to “Editing and Saving Your Original Effect Type” (page 89). Save the edited setting. For details, refer to the next page. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 71: Saving Or Calling Up The Mic Settings

    112). Calling Up the Mic Settings Call up the operation display. [MIC SETTING] → TAB [F] Setting → [8 ] (Select&Save) Use the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] to select the desired file, and then press the [ENTER] button. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 72: Multi Pads

    Select a particular Multi Pad for recording by using the Cursor buttons [][]. If necessary, select the desired Voice via the VOICE category selection buttons. After selecting the Voice, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous display. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 73 If the Chord Match parameter is on for the selected pad, the corresponding pad is played back according to the chord specified in the chord section of the keyboard generated by turning [ACMP] on, or specified in the LEFT part of the keyboard generated by turning [LEFT] on (when turning the [ACMP] off). NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 74: Editing Multi Pads

    Press the [7 ] (Edit) button of Menu1 to call up the Multi Pad Edit display. Select a particular Multi Pad to be edited by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F], then press the [ENTER] button. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 75 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-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 76: Registration Memory

     Renaming the Registration Memory Rename it according to the instructions of “Renaming a File/Folder” in “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual. Press the [6 ] (Save) button to save the current Bank containing the edited Registration Memories. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 77: Disabling Recall Of Specific Items (Freeze)

    Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the operation display. NOTICE Settings in the Freeze display are automatically saved to the instrument when you exit from this display. However, if you turn the power off without exiting from this display, the settings will be lost. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 78: Calling Up Registration Memory Numbers In Order (Registration Sequence)

    Note that the pedal settings here (other than Off) will take priority over the settings in the Foot Pedal display (page 95). 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. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 79 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-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 80: Saving The Registration Sequence Settings

    You can also assign other functions to the pedal. These include Punch In/Out Song Recording (page 61) and Functions in the Foot Pedal page (page 95). If you assign multiple functions to the pedal, the priority is: Punch In/Out Song Recording → Registration Sequence → Functions assigned to Foot Pedal. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 81: Registration Memory Samples (Preset Regist)

    Bass and Chords Ideal for playing chord notes with your right hand and a Manual Bass with your left. About This Playlist This is an explanatory text of the Playlists used for the sample presets. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 82: Using Playlist

    [7 ] (Select&Save) buttons to save the edited Playlist. For instructions on how to save, refer to “Adding a Record (Link to a Bank file) to a Playlist” (Owner’s Manual, chapter 7), and follow the instructions starting with step 5-2. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 83: Changing The Order Of The Records In The Playlist

    S670, etc.), you can use the Records on the Playlist of this instrument, just like using the Music Finder function on those other instruments. For details on using Music Finder, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the Yamaha digital keyboards which contains your desired Music Finder Records.
  • Page 84 Since Music Finder data is saved to Registration Memory, you can search for Records on the Registration Bank Selection display. The keyword and genre of the Music Finder are saved as tag information. For details about searching and the use of tags, refer to page PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 85: Mixer

    Editing Vol/Pan/Voice Parameters Voice, etc. Move the Cursor position on the display by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] and use the [1 ]– [8 ] buttons, [+/YES] [-/NO] buttons, or the Data dial to edit parameters. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 86: Editing Filter Parameters

    [+/YES] [-/NO] buttons, or the Data dial to edit parameters. Resonance Allows you to adjust the Resonance (page 16) for each part. Cutoff Determines the brightness of the sound for each part by adjusting the Cutoff Frequency (page 16). PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 87: Editing Effect Parameters

    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, [+/YES] [-/NO] buttons, or the Data dial to adjust the Effect Depth for each Part. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 88: Selecting An Effect Type For Each Block

    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, chapter 8. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 89: Editing And Saving Your Original Effect Type

    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 88). PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 90: Editing Eq (Eq/Master Eq) Parameters

    Move the Cursor on the display by using the Cursor buttons [][][E][F], and use the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons, [+/YES] [-/NO] buttons, or the Data dial to edit parameters. High Boosts or attenuates the high EQ band for each part. Boosts or attenuates the low EQ band for each part. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 91: Master Equalizer (Master Eq)

    Press the [1 ] (Type) button to call up the Master EQ Type window. 3, 4 3, 4 Use the [1 ]–[4 ] buttons to select the desired Master EQ Type, then press the [ENTER] button. The parameters change according to the selected Master EQ. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 92: Editing Master Compressor Parameters

    Master Compressor settings are provided, you can create and save your original Master Compressor by adjusting the related parameters. Master Compressor cannot be applied to audio playback or the metronome sound. Displays the Gain Reduction (compressed level) and Output level. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 93 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 can be called up using instruction steps 2 to 3 above. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 94: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 95: Connections

    You can also assign other functions to the pedal—Punch In/Out of Song (page 61) and Registration Sequence (page 78). If you assign multiple functions to the pedal, the priority is: Punch In/Out of Song → Registration Sequence → Functions assigned here. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 96 Allows you to use a pedal to control the Soft effect. Pressing this pedal reduces the vol- ume and changes the timbre of the notes you play. This is effective only for certain appropriate Voices. You can turn this pedal function on or off for each keyboard part on this display. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 97 Fill Self Plays a fill-in. Fill Break Plays a break. Fill Up 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. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 98 Right 1 On/Off Same as the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 1] button. Right 2 On/Off Same as the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 2] button. Left On/Off Same as the PART ON/OFF [LEFT] button. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 99: Midi Settings

    MIDI Settings In this section, you can make MIDI-related settings for the instrument. The PSR-SX600 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. Also, you can edit the templates and save up to ten of your original templates to the User drive.
  • Page 100 Style playback with a MIDI pedal unit. MIDI Pedal2 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-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 101: Midi System Settings

     Sys/Ex. The “Transmit” setting turns MIDI transmission of MIDI System Exclusive messages on or off. The “Receive” setting turns MIDI reception and recognition of MIDI System Exclusive messages generated by external equipment on or off. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 102: Midi Transmit Settings

    MIDI messages having checkmarks can be transmitted.  • [4 ] (Note): Note events  • [5 ] (CC): Control Change  • [6 ] (PC): Program Change  • [7 ] (PB): Pitch Bend  • [8 ] (AT): After Touch PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 103: Midi Receive Settings

    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-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 104: On Bass Note Settings For Style Playback Via Midi Receive

    [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 On Bass Note display above. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 105: Connecting With A Smart Device Via Wireless Lan

    Connecting with a Smart Device via Wireless LAN By using a USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately), you can connect the PSR-SX600 with a smart device via a wireless network. For general operating instructions, refer to the “Smart Device Connection Manual”...

  • Page 106: Access Point Mode

    IP Address: For setting the static 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-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 107: Function (Menu)

    : Speaker sound is always on, even if headphones are connected. Off: Speaker sound is off. You can only hear the instrument sound via the head- phones or an external device connected to the AUX OUT jacks. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 108: Config2

    Once you turn the power off, the clock is set to the factory default and will not be updated unless the instrument is connected to the network. This setting does not affect Preset files. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 109: Parameter Lock

    Registration Memory, One Touch Setting, etc. To set this function, use the Cursor buttons [][][E][F] to select the desired parameter, and then press the [ENTER] button to enter (or remove) checkmarks. Repeat this step as desired. Items having checkmarks will be locked. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 110: Usb

    Indicates the properties (such as memory capacity, etc.) of the connected USB [4 ] flash drive. The displayed remaining memory value is an approximate value. [7 ]/ Format Formats the drive above. For instructions, refer to the Owner’s Manual, chapter 9. [8 ] PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 111: System

    For instructions on entering characters, refer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual. [7 ]/ Version Displays the program version and the hardware ID of this instrument. [8 ] Backup/Restore Refer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 112: Setup Files

    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-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 113: Reset

    Registration Memory setups from the default panel settings. Live Control Resets the LIVE CONTROL Setup parameters to the original factory settings. Press one of the [7 ]/[8 ] (Factory Reset Execute) buttons to carry out the Factory Reset operation for all checkmarked items. PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

  • Page 114: Index

    NTT (Note Transposition Table) ..45 Foot Pedal .........95 Footswitch .........95 Tap ............5 Format (USB) ........110 Text ........... 53 Octave ..........14 Freeze ..........77 Time Stamp ........108 One Touch Setting (OTS) ....34 Function .......... 107 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...
  • Page 115 Utility ..........107 Vibrato ..........16 Voice (Mixer) ........85 Voice Set ........... 13 Volume (LIVE CONTROL) ..10 Volume (Mixer) ........85 Volume (Voice Set) ......14 Wireless LAN ........105 XG ............3 Yamaha Expansion Manager ....20 Your Tempo ........58 PSR-SX600 Reference Manual...

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