Yamaha PortaTone PSR-290 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    Yamaha. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
  • Page 3 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 4 • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3C or PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.
  • Page 5 fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
  • Page 6: Main Features

    I Yamaha Education Suite ... pages 43, 45, 61 The PSR-290 features the new Yamaha Education Suite — a set of learning tools that utilize the latest technol- ogy to make studying and practicing music more fun and fulfilling than ever before! I One Touch Setting ...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Panel Controls and Terminals ... 8 Setting Up... 10 • Power Requirements ...10 • Turning On the Power...11 • Accessory Jacks ...11 Quick Guide Step 1 Voices ... 12 Step 2 Songs... 14 Step 3 Music Database... 16 Panel Display Indications ... 18 Portable Grand...
  • Page 8: Panel Controls And Terminals

    Panel Controls and Terminals I Front Panel q Power switch ([STANDBY/ON]) w [MASTER VOLUME] dial This determines the overall volume of the PSR-290. e [TOUCH] button This turns the Touch function on and off. (See page 30.) r [HARMONY] button This turns the Harmony effect on and off.
  • Page 9: I Rear Panel

    the category of songs, voices, styles, M.D.B. or Func- tions. Pressing the buttons steps through the various categories. The SELECT [ ] buttons are used to decrease or increase the number of the desired song, voice, style, M.D.B., or specific Function, as well as to adjust certain settings.
  • Page 10: Setting Up

    Power Requirements Although the PSR-290 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources. I Using an AC Power Adaptor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 11: Turning On The Power

    I Using a Footswitch • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • This feature lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the voices. The footswitch functions the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano —...
  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    Quick Voices Step 1 Guide Playing the Piano Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically select the Grand Piano voice. Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. Play the keyboard. Want to find out more? See page 20. G Panel Voice List Voice Name PIANO Grand Piano...
  • Page 13: Selecting And Playing Other Voices

    Selecting and Playing Other Voices The PSR-290 has a huge total of 605 dynamic and realistic instrument voices. Let’s try a few of them out now... Press the [VOICE] button. Playing with the DJ Feature The exciting new DJ feature gives you a full variety of dance and DJ sounds — letting you create your own real-time mixes and groove along with various contemporary rhythms.
  • Page 14: Step 2 Songs

    Quick Songs Step 2 Guide Playing the Songs The PSR-290 is packed with a total of 100 songs, including one Demo song — which has been specially created to show- case the rich and dynamic sounds of the instrument. There are also 99 additional songs, designed to be used with the edu- cational Lesson feature.
  • Page 15: The Keyboard

    Recording Your Own Song Much like a multi-track tape recorder, the PSR-290 lets you play and record the individual parts of your own song in real time. Select the desired User song (201 - 205) for recording. • You can also select the appropriate category by using the [ ] buttons.
  • Page 16: Step 3 Music Database

    Quick Music Database Step 3 Guide Music Database Here’s a convenient feature that lets you instantly reconfigure the PSR-290 for playing in different music styles. If you want to per- form in a certain genre but don’t know what settings to make, simply select the genre from the Music Database —...
  • Page 17 Looking up Chords in the Dictionary The convenient Dictionary function teaches you how to play chords by showing you the individual notes. In the example below, we’ll learn how to play a GM7 chord... Keys for entering Keys for entering the chord the chord type (C1 –...
  • Page 18: Panel Display Indications

    Panel Display Indications The PSR-290 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instrument. The section below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the display. Octave indicator q Notation / w Keyboard These two portions of the display conveniently indi- cate notes.
  • Page 19 !0 Sync Stop indicator This appears when the Sync Stop function is turned on. (See page 40.) !1 Measure and Tempo These show the current measure during playback of a song or style, and the currently set Tempo value for the song or style.
  • Page 20: Portable Grand

    Portable Grand This convenient function lets you instantly call up the Grand Piano voice. Playing the Portable Grand Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. Doing this automatically selects the special “Stereo Sampled Piano” Grand Piano voice. Using the Metronome Call up the Tempo setting. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button.
  • Page 21: Turn On The Metronome

    Turn on the Metronome. Press the [METRONOME] button. To turn the Metronome off, press the [METRONOME] button again. Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the Metronome can be set to var- ious quarter-note based meters. The Time Signature can be set in the Function mode (page 76).
  • Page 22: Playing The Dj

    This exciting feature lets you instantly call up a dynamic DJ voice and style for playing contem- porary dance music. Playing the DJ Press the [DJ] button. Doing this automatically resets the entire instrument for playing the spe- cially programmed DJ voice. Play the DJ style.
  • Page 23: Playing Voices

    Playing Voices The PSR-290 features a total of 605 authentic voices — all of which have been created with Yamaha’s sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. These include 480 XG voices and drum kits. The PSR-290 also has a Dual Voice or Split Voice function that lets you combine two different voices in a layer, or play from separate areas of the keyboard, play the two together across the keyboard.
  • Page 24 Playing Voices G Select the voice number Select a voice by using the dial or the SELECT [ I Use the numeric keypad. There are two ways to select voices: 1) directly entering the voice number with the numeric keypad, or 2) using the [+]/[-] buttons to step up and down through the voice numbers.
  • Page 25 Play the selected voice. Since either the Style, Song or M.D.B. mode is active in the background, you can also play styles, songs or M.D.B., respectively, in the Voice mode by simply pressing the [START/STOP] button. The last selected style, song or M.D.B.
  • Page 26: Ots

    Playing Voices #000 OTS This special “voice” is actually a convenient feature which automatically selects a suitable voice for you when you select a style. The voice is selected to best match the style or song you’ve called up. Select voice #000 (OTS). Dual Voice The Dual Voice function lets you combine two different voices in a layer —...
  • Page 27: Split Voice

    Split Voice The Split Voice function lets you assign two different Voices to opposite areas of the keyboard, and play one Voice with your left hand while your right plays another. For example, you could play bass with the left hand and play piano with the right. The right-hand (or upper) Voice is selected in the Main Voice mode (page 23), and the left-hand (or lower) Voice is selected in the Function mode (page 75), along with the other Split Voice parameters shown below.
  • Page 28: One Touch Setting

    Playing Voices One Touch Setting This convenient feature automatically selects the voice to best match the selected style — simply by pressing one of the two One Touch Setting buttons. Two types of One Touch Settings are available. For each style, you can create and store your own custom One Touch Settings. G One Touch Setting Parameters Main Voice Voice Number...
  • Page 29: Transpose And Tuning

    I Creating and Storing a One Touch Setting. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • You can also create and store your own custom One Touch Settings for each of the styles. Select the desired style. Make the desired settings.
  • Page 30: Touch And Touch Sensitivity

    Playing Voices Touch and Touch Sensitivity The Touch function gives you dynamic, expressive control over the voices, letting you determine how loud or soft the sound is by your playing strength. Turn the Touch function on or off as desired by pressing the [TOUCH] button.
  • Page 31: Effects

    Effects The PSR-290 is equipped with a wide variety of effects that can be used to enhance the sound of the voices. The PSR-290 has four separate effect systems — Harmony, Reverb, Chorus and DSP — and each has many different effect types to choose from. Harmony The Harmony section features a variety of performance effects that enhance the melodies you play when using the accompaniment styles of the PSR-290.
  • Page 32: Chorus

    Effects Chorus The Chorus effect lets you enhance the sound of the voices with the use of pitch modulation. Two basic types are provided: Chorus and Flanger. Chorus produces a thicker, warmer, and more animated sound, whereas Flanger creates a swirling, metallic effect.
  • Page 33: Effect Types

    I Effect Types G Harmony Types Harmony Type Display Name Duet Duet Trio Trio Block Block Country Country Octave Octave Trill 1/4 note Tril1/4 Trill 1/6 note Tril1/6 Trill 1/8 note Tril1/8 Trill 1/12 note Tril1/12 Trill 1/16 note Tril1/16 Trill 1/24 note Tril1/24 Trill 1/32 note...
  • Page 34 Effects G Chorus Types Chorus Type Chorus 1 Chorus 2 Flanger 1 Flanger 2 G DSP Types DSP Type Hall 1 Hall 2 Room 1 Room 2 Stage 1 Stage 2 Plate 1 Plate 2 Early Reflection 1 Early Reflection 2 Gate Reverb Reverse Gate Chorus 1...
  • Page 35: Selecting And Playing Styles

    Selecting and Playing Styles The PSR-290 provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns (styles) — as well as voice settings appropriate for each style — for various popular musical categories. A total of 135 different styles are available, in several different categories. Each style is made up of separate “sections”...
  • Page 36: Playing The Styles

    Selecting and Playing Styles I Use the numeric keypad. Style numbers can be selected in the same way as with the voices (page 24). You can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the style number, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to step up and down through the styles. Playing the Styles The panel buttons below function as style controls.
  • Page 37 Start the style. You can do this in one of the following ways: I Pressing the [START/STOP] button The rhythm starts playing immediately without bass and chord accompani- ment. The currently selected Main A or B section will play. You can select the Main A or B section by pressing the appropriate button — [MAIN A/B] —...
  • Page 38 Selecting and Playing Styles Starting with an Intro section Each style has its own two- or four-measure Intro section. When used with the auto accompaniment, many of the Intro sections also include special chord changes and embellishments to enhance your performance. To start with an Intro section: 1) Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button —...
  • Page 39 Change chords using the auto accompaniment feature. Try playing a few successive chords with your left hand, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with each chord you play. (Refer to page 43 for more information on how to use auto accompaniment.) Stop the style.
  • Page 40: Sync Stop

    Selecting and Playing Styles Sync Stop This convenient feature lets you stop (or pause) the style by releasing your fingers from the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard. Playing the chord again restarts the style. This is ideal for putting dynamic breaks in your performance — for example, stopping the rhythm and accompaniment briefly while you play a melodic break or solo with your right hand.
  • Page 41: Changing The Tempo

    Changing the Tempo The tempo of style playback can be adjusted over a range of 32 - 280 bpm (beats per minute). Call up the Tempo setting. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. Change the value. Use the dial or numeric keypad to set the desired Tempo value, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value.
  • Page 42: Accompaniment Sections (Main A/B And Fill-Ins)

    Selecting and Playing Styles Accompaniment Sections (Main A/B and Fill-ins) While the style is playing, you can add variation in the rhythm/accompaniment by pressing the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. This switches between the Main A and Main B sections, automatically playing a fill-in pattern to smoothly lead into the next section.
  • Page 43: Using Auto Accompaniment - Multi Fingering

    Using Auto Accompaniment — Multi Fingering When it is set to on (page 36), the auto accompaniment function automatically generates bass and chord accompaniment for you to play along with, by using Multi Fingering operation. You can change the chords of the accompaniment by playing keys in the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard using either the “Single Finger”...
  • Page 44 Selecting and Playing Styles Chord Name/[Abbreviation] Major [M] Add ninth [(9)] Sixth [6] Sixth ninth [6(9)] Major seventh [M7] Major seventh ninth [M7(9)] Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7(#11)] Flatted fifth [(b5)] Major seventh flatted fifth [M7b5] Suspended fourth [sus4] Augmented [aug] Major seventh augmented [M7aug] Minor [m]...
  • Page 45: Dictionary

    Dictionary The Dictionary function is essentially a built-in “chord book” that shows you the individual notes of chords. It is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it. Press the [DICTIONARY] button. Specify the root of the chord.
  • Page 46 Selecting and Playing Styles Play the chord. Play the chord (as indicated in the display) in the chord area of the keyboard. The chord name flashes in the display when the correct notes are held down. (Inversions for many of the chords are also recognized.) To leave the Dictionary function, press the [DICTIONARY] button again.
  • Page 47: The Intervals Of The Scale

    Beautiful sounding harmonies can be built in this manner. The use of intervals and chords is one of the most important elements in music. A wide variety of emotions and feelings can be created depending on the types of chords used and the order in which they are arranged. •...
  • Page 48: Using The Music Database

    Using the Music Database If you want to play in a certain genre of music but don’t know which style and voice settings would be appropriate, simply select the desired genre from the Music Database. The PSR-290 automatically makes all appropriate panel settings to let you play in that music style! Press the [M.D.B.] (MUSIC DATABASE) button.
  • Page 49 In this example, we will select #208 “Xmas Walz” and play the Song “Silent Night”. Play the chords with your left hand and the melody lines with your right hand along with the music. As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the style starts. For information on how to enter chords, see “Multi Fingering”...
  • Page 50: Data Stored By The Music Database

    Using the Music Database Data stored by the Music Database Each of the Music Database settings has been specially programmed to match the selected musical style and each features the best suited voice (or combination of voices), style and other settings. Pressing the [M.D.B.] (MUSIC DATABASE) button and selecting a number lets you instantly reconfigure all relevant settings, conveniently allowing you to start playing in the desired genre with all the appropriate sounds —...
  • Page 51: Selecting And Playing Songs

    Selecting and Playing Songs The PSR-290 features a total of 105 songs. These include 100 songs that showcase the rich and dynamic sounds of the instrument, and 99 of these songs can be used with the educa- tional Lesson feature (page 61), a powerful tool that makes learning songs fun and easy. A special Demo song has also been included, and can be played automatically by pressing the [DEMO] button.
  • Page 52 Selecting and Playing Songs Select the desired song number. The categories of each song and their numbers are shown on the panel. A complete list of the available songs is given on page 15. I Use the dial. You can also use the CATEGORY and/or SELECT buttons.
  • Page 53: Playing The Songs

    Playing the Songs The Panel buttons below function as Song controls. Turns on the A-B Repeat function (page 54). Pauses playback. About the Song Tracks Melody tracks Track 2 generally contents data for the left hand. Track 1 generally contents data for the right hand.
  • Page 54: A-B Repeat

    Selecting and Playing Songs A-B Repeat The convenient A-B Repeat function is an ideal aid for practicing and learning. It allows you to specify a phrase of a song (between point A and point B) and repeat it — while you play or practice along with it. While playing a song, set point A (the start point).
  • Page 55: Melody Voice Change

    Melody Voice Change The PSR-290 lets you play a melody on the keyboard along with each of the songs, either with the original melody voice or one of your own selection. The convenient Melody Voice Change feature takes this one step further — it lets you replace the original voice used for the melody of the song with the panel voice of your own selection.
  • Page 56: Song Recording

    Song Recording The PSR-290 features powerful and easy-to-use song recording features that let you record your keyboard performances — using up to six independent tracks (including one track for accompaniment) — for creating your own complete, fully orchestrated compositions. You can record and save up to five User songs.
  • Page 57 Select a User song number for recording. Use the dial or numeric keypad to select the desired song: 201 - 205. If no song is manually selected, the PSR-290 automatically selects the first avail- able empty song number. Select a track number for recording. While holding down the [REC] button, press the appropriate SONG MEM- ORY button.
  • Page 58 Song Recording Muting Tracks During Playback While recording is enabled, you can selectively mute different tracks. This is useful for when you want to clearly hear certain tracks, and not others, during recording. Muting can also be done “on the fly” during playback. To use muting, press the corresponding SONG MEMORY button, repeatedly if necessary, until the desired track number in the display is off.
  • Page 59: Song Clear

    Song Clear The Song Clear operation completely erases all recorded data on all tracks of a selected User song. Use this operation only when you’re sure you want to erase a song and record a new one. To erase an individual track of a song while leaving the other tracks intact, use the Track Clear operation (page 60).
  • Page 60: Track Clear

    Song Recording Track Clear The Track Clear operation completely erases all recorded data on a selected track of a selected User song, leaving the other tracks intact. Use this operation only when you’re sure you want to erase a track and record a new one. To erase the data of an entire song, use the Song Clear operation (page 59).
  • Page 61: Song Lesson

    Song Lesson The Lesson feature provides an exceptionally fun and easy-to-use way to learn how to read music and play the keyboard. Lesson lets you practice the left- and right-hand parts of each song independently, step by step, until you’ve mastered them and are ready to practice with both hands together.
  • Page 62 Song Lesson Select the part you wish to work on (left or right) and the Lesson step. If you want to work on the right-hand part, press the [R] button; to work on the left, press the [L] button. Pressing either button repeatedly cycles through the available Lesson steps in order: Lesson 1 →...
  • Page 63: Select The Lesson Track

    Select the Lesson Track This function allows you to select the track number of a loaded song from com- puter (only SMF format 0). The track number of the song can be specified in the Function mode (page 76). Lesson 1 — Timing This lesson step lets you practice just the timing of the notes —...
  • Page 64: Lesson 2 - Waiting

    Song Lesson Lesson 2 — Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-290 waits for you to play the correct notes before con- tinuing playback of the song. This lets you practice reading the music at your own pace. The notes to be played are shown in the display, one after another, as you play them correctly.
  • Page 65: Lesson 4 - Both Hands

    Play the appropriate part with the song. After the lead-in, the song starts automatically, and the appropriate notes appear in the display. In Lesson 3, listen carefully to the un-muted part, and play the muted part yourself. Lesson 4 — Both Hands Lesson 4 is a “Minus One”...
  • Page 66: Midi Functions

    MIDI Functions The PSR-290 is MIDI-compatible, featuring MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals and providing a variety of MIDI-related controls. By using the MIDI functions you can expand your musical possibilities. This section explains what MIDI is, and what it can do, as well as how you can use MIDI on your PSR-290.
  • Page 67: Channel Messages

    MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with each other, by send- ing and receiving compatible Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other types of MIDI data, or messages. The PSR-290 can control a MIDI device by transmitting note related data and var- ious types of controller data.
  • Page 68: Connecting To A Personal Computer

    (sequencer software) When connecting to a computer with a USB interface, use the Yamaha UX16 USB/MIDI Interface. Connect the UX16 and the com- puter with a standard USB cable, then make the proper MIDI con- nections between the PSR-290 and the UX16.
  • Page 69: Local Control

    Local Control This function lets you enable or disable keyboard control over the PSR-290’s voices in the Function mode (page 76). This would come in handy, for example, when recording notes to MIDI sequencer. If you are using the sequencer to play back the voices of the PSR-290, you would want to set this to “off”...
  • Page 70: Keyboard Out

    MIDI Functions Keyboard Out This determines whether Keyboard performance data of the Portatone is transmit- ted via MIDI OUT or not. These settings can be made in the Function mode (page 76). Style Out This determines whether style data is transmitted via MIDI OUT or not. These settings can be made in the Function mode (page 76).
  • Page 71: Loading A Song Into Psr-290'S Flash Memory71

    I Installing Song Filer • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • You can download the “Song Filer” application from the following Yamaha PK CLUB website.
  • Page 72 MIDI Functions I Song Filer • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • After you install Song Filer and connect the PSR-290 to the computer, you can use the two functions described below.
  • Page 73: Pc Mode

    PC Mode The PC Mode lets you instantly reconfigure the MIDI control settings for use with a computer or MIDI device. G Default settings PC mode is on LOCAL ON/OFF EXTERNAL CLOCK KEYBOARD OUT STYLE OUT SONG OUT I To turn the PC mode on or off: Press the [PC] button and then press the appropriate [+]/[-] button.
  • Page 74: Function

    Function The PSR-290 has a variety of settings in the Function parameters. These give you detailed control over many of the PSR-290’s features. Using the Function parameters Press the Function button. Select a Function name. Use the SELECT [ Input the appropriate value or use the [+]/[-] buttons to set the selected Function.
  • Page 75 G Function parameters CATEGORY SELECT Display Overall Transpose Tuning Split Point Touch Sensitivity Main Voice Volume Octave Reverb Send Level Chorus Send Level DSP Send Level Dual Voice Voice Volume Octave Reverb Send Level Chorus Send Level DSP Send Level Split Voice Voice Volume...
  • Page 76 Function CATEGORY SELECT Effect Reverb Type Chorus Type DSP Type Harmony Harmony Type Harmony Volume MIDI Local On/ External Clock Bulk Data Send Initial Setup Send Keyboard Style Out Song Out Volume Style Song Metronome Volume Time Signature Lesson Lesson Track (R) Lesson Track (L)
  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem When the PSR-290 is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a song is being played back. Playing keys in the right hand area of the keyboard does not produce any sound.
  • Page 78: Data Backup & Initialization

    Data Backup & Initialization I Data Backup • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The following data can be stored to internal flash memory as data backup.
  • Page 79: Voice List

    Voice List I Maximum Polyphony • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The PSR-290 has 32-note maximum polyphony. This means that it can play a maximum of up to 32 notes at once, regardless of what functions are used.
  • Page 80 Voice List Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Change# FLUTE SYNTH LEAD SYNTH PAD PERCUSSION DRUM KITS G XG Voice List Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Change# PIANO Voice Voice Name Synth Brass Jump Brass Techno Brass Flute Piccolo Pan Flute Recorder Ocarina Square Lead...
  • Page 81 Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Voice Name Change# DrawOrg2 60sDrawOrg3 Even Bar 16+2"2/3 Organ Bass 70sDrawOrg2 Cheezy Organ DrawOrg3 Percussive Organ 70’s Percussive Organ Detuned Percussive Organ Light Organ Percussive Organ 2 Rock Organ Rotary Organ Slow Rotary Fast Rotary Church Organ Church Organ 3 Church Organ 2...
  • Page 82 Voice List Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Change# ENSEMBLE BRASS Voice Voice Name Strings 1 Stereo Strings Slow Strings Arco Strings 60’s Strings Orchestra Orchestra 2 Tremolo Orchestra Velocity Strings Strings 2 Stereo Slow Strings Legato Strings Warm Strings Kingdom 70’s Strings String Ensemble 3 Synth Strings 1...
  • Page 83 Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Voice Name Change# Voice Lead Synth Aahs Vox Lead Fifths Lead Big Five Bass & Lead Big & Low Fat & Perky Soft Whirl SYNTH PAD New Age Pad Fantasy Warm Pad Thick Pad Soft Pad Sine Pad Horn Pad Rotary Strings...
  • Page 84 Voice List Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Change# SOUND EFFECTS Voice Voice Name Bonang Altair Gamelan Gongs Stereo Gamelan Gongs Rama Cymbal Asian Bells Agogo Steel Drums Glass Percussion Thai Bells Woodblock Castanets Taiko Drum Gran Cassa Melodic Tom G DJ Voice List Melodic Tom 2 Real Tom Voice...
  • Page 85 G DJ Voice List Voice No. MSB/LSB/PC 000/123/118 Note DJ Set 1 1 BD Analog H Bass Drum Soft C# 1 Analog Side Stick Side Stick 1 Analog Snare 1 Snare M D# 1 Hand Clap Hand Clap 1 Analog Snare 2 Snare H Hard 1 Analog Tom 1 Floor Tom L...
  • Page 86: Style List

    Style List Style No. Style Name 8Beat 8BeatModern 60’sGtrPop 8BeatAdria 60’s8Beat 8Beat OffBeat 60’sRock HardRock RockShuffle 8BeatRock 16Beat 16Beat PopShuffle1 PopShuffle2 GuitarPop 16BtUptempo KoolShuffle JazzRock HipHopLight Ballad PianoBallad LoveSong 6/8ModernEP 6/8SlowRock OrganBallad PopBallad 16BeatBallad1 16BeatBallad2 Dance EuroTrance Ibiza HouseMusik SwingHouse TechnoPolis Clubdance ClubLatin...
  • Page 87: Music Database List

    Music Database List M.D.B. No. M.D.B. Name POP HITS AlvFever Croco Rk DayPdise EasySday GoMyWay HowDeep! HurryLuv I’m Torn Imagine ISurvive JustCall JustWay NikitTrp ProudGtr SailngSx Sept.Pop SultanSw SweetLrd ThnkMsic TitanicH WatchGrl WhatALoo WhitePle YestDGtr SWING & JAZZ Alex Rag Blue Set DayOfW&R HighMoon...
  • Page 88: Drum Kit List

    Drum Kit List • “ ” indicates that the drum sound is the same as “Standard Kit 1”. • Each percussion voice uses one note. • The MIDI Note # and Note are actually one octave lower than keyboard Note # and Note. For example, in “109: Standard Kit 1”, the “Seq Click H” (Note# 36/Note C1) corresponds to (Note# 24/Note C0).
  • Page 89 Voice No. MSB/LSB/PC Keyboard MIDI Alternate assign Note# Note Note# Note C# -1 D# -1 G# -1 127/000/000 127/000/027 127/000/032 Standard Kit 1 Dance Kit Jazz Kit Surdo Mute Surdo Open Hi Q Whip Slap Scratch Push Scratch Pull Finger Snap Click Noise Metronome Click Metronome Bell...
  • Page 90: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ Portable Keyboard ] Model PSR-290 Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note Number : True voice ************** Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Key's Touch Ch's Pitch Bend 0,32 o 38 x...
  • Page 91 NOTE: *1 By default (factory settings) the PSR-290 ordinarily functions as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator, and incoming data does not affect the panel voices or panel settings. However, the MIDI messages listed below do affect the panel voices, auto accompaniment, and songs. •...
  • Page 92: Effect Map

    Effect map MIDI Implementation Chart I Effect map * If the received value does not contain an effect type in the TYPE LSB, the LSB will be directed to TYPE 0. * The numbers in parentheses in front of the Effect Type names correspond to the number indicated in the display..
  • Page 93: Specifications

    • UL/CSA :14W • CE :15W Power Supply • Adaptor : Yamaha PA-3C AC power adaptor • Batteries : Six “D” size, R20P (LR20) or equivalent batteries Dimensions (W x D x H) • 952 x 389 x 140 mm (37-1/2" x 15-1/3" x 5-1/2") Weight •...
  • Page 94: Index

    Index Panel controls and terminals +/- ... 9 A-B REPEAT... 9 ACMP... 9 CATEGORY ... 8 DC IN 12V ... 9 DEMO ... 8 Dial ... 8 DICTIONARY... 8 DJ... 8 DUAL ... 8 FF... 9 FUNCTION... 8 HARMONY ... 8 INTRO ENDING...
  • Page 95 sections (accompaniment) ...42 Single Finger chords...43 Song Clear ...59 Song Filer ...72 Song Volume...55 songs, playing ...53 songs, recording...56 songs, selecting...51 Specifications...93 Split Point ...27 Split Voice...27 Style Volume...42 styles, playing ...36 styles, selecting...35 Sync Start...37 Sync Stop...40 Tap ...37 Tempo ...
  • Page 96: Limited Warranty

    PSR SERIES OF PORTATONE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product covered by this warranty is found to have a defect in material and/or workmanship, Yamaha and/or its authorized representative will repair such defect without charge for parts or labor.
  • Page 97 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
  • Page 98 Yamaha PK CLUB (Portable Keyboard Home Page, English only) http://www.yamahaPKclub.com/ Yamaha Manual Library (English versions only) http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2002 Yamaha Corporation V874100 ???PO???.?-04D0 Printed in China...

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