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This Reference Manual explains advanced features of the PSR-S975/S775.
Please read the Owner's Manual first, before reading this Reference Manual.
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  • Page 1 Digital Workstation Reference Manual This Reference Manual explains advanced features of the PSR-S975/S775. Please read the Owner’s Manual first, before reading this Reference Manual.

  • 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. • Even though the example screens and illustrations pertain to the PSR-S975, the usage is the same for the PSR-S775. • The displays are taken from the PSR-S975, and are in English.

  • Page 3: Voices

    Cool! 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. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 4 Voice Set parameters, unexpected or undesired sounds may result. For a list of preset Voices of this instrument, refer to the “Voice List” in the Data List on the website. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 5: Selecting Gm&Xg Or Other Voices

    Press the desired [A]–[J] button to call up the Voice Selection display of GM&XG Voices, GM2 Voices, etc. You can find the “Legacy” folder in this display. This folder contains previous Yamaha keyboards’ Voices (such as PSR-S950, PSR-S750, etc.) for data compatibility with other models.

  • Page 6: Touch Response And Effect-Related Settings

    Best for players with a light touch. [4 ] TOUCH OFF Determines the fixed volume level when Touch is set to “OFF.” LEVEL [5 ]– LEFT–RIGHT2 Turns Touch on or off for each keyboard part. [7 ] PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 7 RIGHT 1 and RIGHT 2 parts. When only one part is on, the note played on the keyboard and effect are sounded by that part. RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2: Applies the effect to the selected part (RIGHT 1 or RIGHT 2). PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 8 The settings for the Arpeggio Quantize function and the Arpeggio Hold function can be made on the display called up via [FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [J] UTILITY → TAB [E][F] CONFIG 2 (page 130). PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 9: 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-S975/S775 along with other instruments or CD music. Call up the operation display.
  • Page 10 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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 11: Editing Parameters Assigned To The Live Control Knobs

    The settings here can be saved to a Registration Memory. 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 as expected, even if you rotate it. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 12 Style/Effect/Chorus Adjusts the Chorus depth for the Style. Rotating the knob to the right makes it deeper. Style/Effect/Rev,Cho Adjusts both the Reverb and Chorus depth for the Style. Rotating the knob to the right makes it deeper. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 13 Adjusts the volume balance between the Audio playback and sound input from the [AUX IN] jack. Rotating the knob to the left increases the Audio playback volume, while rotating it to the right increases the input volume from the [AUX IN] jack. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 14 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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 15: 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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 16 Determines the pitch transition time when the edited Voice is set to TIME MONO above. Portamento is a function that creates a smooth transition in pitch from the first note played on the keyboard to the next. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 17 “passed” by the filter. range [2 ] HARMO. Determines the emphasis given to Volume (Harmonic Con- the cutoff frequency (resonance), Resonance tent) set in BRIGHT. above (see dia- gram). Higher values result in a more pronounced effect. Frequency (pitch) PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 18 If you want to re-select the DSP type, you can do so in the “2 DSP” menu explained on page [7 ] PANEL Determines the sustain level applied to the edited Voice when the VOICE SUSTAIN EFFECT [SUSTAIN] button on the panel is turned on. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 19 For example, if you want to change the Voice yet keep the same effect, set the EFFECT parameter to OFF (in the display explained below). Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [F] VOICE SET FILTER Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select a keyboard part. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 20: Editing Organ Flutes Voices

    For instructions 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.  FOOTAGE Page Refer to the Owner’s Manual, chapter 1. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 21 The longer the graphic bar, the longer the decay.  EFFECT/EQ Page Same parameters as in the VOICE SET “EFFECT/EQ” page explained on page 18, except that PANEL SUSTAIN is not available for the Organ Flutes Voices. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 22: 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 23 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.

  • Page 24: Styles

    • DJ: Indicates the DJ Style. For more information on DJ Styles, refer to the Owner’s Manual. • +Audio (PSR-S975): Indicates the Audio Style. For more information on Audio Styles, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 25: Chord Fingering Types

    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.” PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 26: 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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 27: Style Playback Related Settings

    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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 28 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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 29: 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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 30: Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator)

    • For the current Section, select the pattern length via the [5 ]/[6 ] buttons. After selecting, press the [D] (EXECUTE) button to actually enter the specified length. Note that if an Audio Style is selected as the basic data (PSR-S975), changing the pattern length deletes the corresponding Audio part.
  • Page 31 For instructions, refer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual. 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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 32: Realtime Recording

    The procedure below applies to step 4 in the Basic Procedure on page • (PSR-S975) If you select an Audio Style as the basic data: Playback of the Audio part can be turned on or off via the [H] (AUDIO PART) button, but it cannot be edited or deleted.
  • Page 33 As the already recorded data plays back, use the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons to turn each channel on or off as desired. If you selected an Audio Style as starting data (PSR-S975), turn the Audio part on or off via the [H] button.
  • Page 34 CM7. • When recording the Intro, make sure that the recorded phrase leads properly into a C scale. • When recording the Ending, make sure that the recorded phrase begins with or properly follows a C scale. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 35 Since already recorded data plays back, use the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons to turn on or off each channel as desired. If you selected an Audio Style as starting data (PSR-S975), turn on or off the Audio part via the [H] button.

  • Page 36: Step Recording (Edit)

    BASIC page, carry out the instructions below. (PSR-S975) An Audio part cannot be copied from another Style. (PSR-S975) If you select an Audio Style as starting data, the Audio part cannot be replaced with different data. Call up the operation display.
  • Page 37 As desired, repeat step 3 for another channel. 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 operation (step 7 on page 31). PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 38: Editing The Rhythmic Feel (Groove)

    (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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 39 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 (step 7 on page 31). PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 40: Editing Data For Each Channel (Channel)

    The Undo function only has one level; only the previous operation can be undone. 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 (step 7 on page 31). PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 41: 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 42 When the parameters for the selected channel are set to NTR: ROOT FIXED, NTT: BYPASS, and NTT BASS: OFF, the parameters here are changed to “PLAY ROOT” instead of “SOURCE ROOT.” In this case, you can hear the resulting sound while you change the Chord Root/Type during playback. The settings here are not applied when NTR is set to GUITAR. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 43 Other notes are not changed. Use this for melody channels of Sections which respond only to major/minor chords, such as Intros and Endings. MELODIC MINOR 5th In addition to the Melodic Minor transposition above, augmented and diminished chords affect the 5th note of the Source Pattern. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 44 Suitable for strumming sounds of the guitar. Some notes may sound as if they are muted—this is the normal condition when chords are played on guitar by strumming. ARPEGGIO Suitable for arpeggio-played sound of the guitar, resulting in beautiful four- note arpeggio sounds. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 45 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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 46: Editing The Rhythm Part Of A Style (Drum Setup)

    Use the [3 ]/[4 ] (INSTRUMENT) buttons to call up the window to select the instru- ment. Use the [2 ]–[7 ] buttons to select the Kit, Category and instrument in order. Press the [EXIT] button to close the window. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 47 Determines whether note-off messages are received or not. Rcv Note On Determines whether note-on messages are received or not. Filter Cutoff Determines the cutoff frequency or effective frequency range of the filter. Higher values result in a brighter sound. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 48 Press the [EXIT] button to return to close the DRUM SETUP window. 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 (step 7 on page 31). PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 49: Songs

    You can save the settings here as a part of a Song by accessing [FUNCTION] → TAB [F] MENU 2 → [B] SONG CREATOR → TAB [E][F] SETUP. See page Depending on the particular commercially available Song, Score display may not be possible. The score of an audio file cannot be shown because the score is created based only on MIDI events. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 50 1–16: Assigns the specified MIDI channel (1–16) to each of the left- and right- hand parts. OFF (Available setting only for LEFT CH): Assigns no channel to the left- hand part. This disables display of the left-hand key range. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 51 “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 55). PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 52: Editing Lyrics/Text Display Settings

    [EXIT] button to return back to the Lyrics/Text display. When the background picture is specified in the Song data, the BACKGROUND setting cannot be changed. For information on available image files, refer to the MAIN PICTURE parameter on page 132. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 53: 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 13) cannot be used during Song playback. When the Song playback is stopped, Style playback is also stopped at the same time. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 54: Song Playback Related Parameters (Guide Function, Channel Settings, Repeat Settings)

    AUTO CH SET When set to “ON,” this automatically sets the proper MIDI channels for [7 ] the Right- and Left hand parts pre-programmed in the commercially avail- able Song data. Normally, this should be set to “ON.” PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 55: Keyboard And Vocal Practice Using The Guide Function

    This instrument also features convenient vocal practice tools that let you adjust the timing of Song playback to match your vocal performance. Select the desired Song for practicing the keyboard or singing. Call up the setting display. [FUNCTION] → TAB [E] MENU 1 → [H] SONG SETTING → TAB[E] GUIDE/CHANNEL PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 56 This function is used for practicing purposes, with built-in lamps on the keyboard indicating the notes to be played. Even though the PSR-S975/S775 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 57: Playing Backing Parts With The Performance Assistant Technology

    Only the harmonically “correct” notes matching the current chord are sounded, regardless of the notes you actually play. Current chord Press the [J] (STOP) button to stop playback. After you finish playing, make sure to turn P.A.T. off. Selecting another Song resets P.A.T. to OFF. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 58: Creating/Editing Songs (Song Creator)

    • REC MODE ..For re-recording a Song. See page • SETUP ..... For selecting the panel setups to be recorded to the top position of the Song. See page • CHANNEL ..For editing Channel events. See page PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 59: Recording Melodies (Step Recording)

    Start Step Recording by using the [A]–[J] buttons and [1 ]–[8 ] buttons, as well as the keyboard. Refer to the example on page 61 for specific instructions. When a note is input, the location (bar: beat: clock), note name, velocity and length listed in succes- sion. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 60 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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 61 To enter the rest, use the [4 ]–[8 ] buttons. (Press the button once to select the rest value, and once again to actually enter it.) The BAR:BEAT:CLOCK indication lets you confirm that a rest having the specified note length has been entered. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 62: Recording Chords (Step Recording)

    Select the Style you want to use in the Song. Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → TAB [F] MENU 2 → [B] SONG CREATOR → TAB [E][F] CHORD Press the [G] (STEP REC) button to call up the STEP RECORD display. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 63 * The numbers shown in the illustration correspond to the following operation step numbers. Before executing the instructions below, make sure that [AUTO FILL IN] button is turned off since no Fill in is included in the notation example above. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 64 Enter the chords for the Main B section. 3-1 Press the STYLE CONTROL MAIN VARIATION [B] button. 3-2 Press the [4 ] button to select the whole-note length. 3-3 Play the chord C in the chord section of the keyboard. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 65: Selecting The Setup Data To Be Recorded To The Top Position Of The Song

    LYRICS SETTING: Records the settings in the Lyrics display. SCORE SETTING: Records the settings in the Score display. MIC/VOCAL HARMONY (PSR-S975), MIC SETTING (PSR- S775): Records the microphone/guitar settings. For details about the parameters, refer to the “Parameter Chart” in the Data List on the web- site.

  • Page 66: Re-Recording A Specific Section-Punch In/Out

    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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 67 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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 68 Start overwrite recording Stop recording *2 PUNCH IN AT=003 PUNCH OUT Play back Start overwrite recording original data Stop overwrite recording/play original data PUNCH IN AT=003 PUNCH OUT AT=006 Previously recorded data Newly recorded data Deleted data PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 69: Editing Channel Events Of Existing Song Data

    For details, refer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual. NOTICE The edited Song data will be lost if you select another Song or turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save opera- tion. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 70 Applying less than 100% quantization lets you preserve some of the “human” feel in the recording. Quarter-note length Original data (assuming 4/4 meter) Quantizing strength =100 Quantizing strength =50 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 71 CH 1–8/CH 9–16 Toggles between the two channel displays: Channels 1–8, and Channels 9–16. ALL CH To simultaneously set all channels to the same value, adjust the Channel Transpose for one of the channels while holding down this button. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 72: Editing Chord Events, Notes, System Exclusive Events And Lyrics

    Cancels editing and restores the original value. After you edit events in the CHORD display, press the [F] (EXPAND) button to convert the data into Song data. Chord section data recorded with Realtime Recording cannot be indicated and edited on this display. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 73 Name Allows you to enter the Song name. Lyrics Allows you to enter lyrics. Code CR: Enters a line break in the lyrics text. LF: Clears the currently displayed lyrics and displays the next set of lyrics. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 74 CHORD, 1-16, SYS/ EX. or LYRICS page. [6 ]/ MARK OFF [7 ] Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Event List display in which only unfiltered Events are shown. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 75: Usb Audio Player/Recorder

    Press the [H] (FILES) button to call up the Audio File Selection display. Press one of the [A]–[J] to select the desired file, and then press the [EXIT] button. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the USB AUDIO PLAYER display. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 76 When showing the lyrics data of an audio file (MP3 file), only one type of data (according to the priority order below) is shown: 1) Lyrics in the MP3 file with the USLT tag. 2) Text file (*.txt) with the same name of the audio file in the same folder. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 77: Multi Pads

    If you want to create a new Multi Pad in an empty new Bank, this step is unnecessary. Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → TAB [F] MENU 2 → [C] MULTI PAD CREATOR → TAB [E] RECORD PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 78 Bank containing a set of four Pads. NOTICE The edited Multi Pad data will be lost if you select another Multi Pad Bank or turn off the power to the instrument without carrying out the Save operation. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 79: Editing Multi Pads

    Changes the name of each Multi Pad. [3 ] COPY Copies the Multi Pad(s). See below. [4 ] Pastes the Multi Pad(s) copied by the [3 ] button. PASTE [5 ] DELETE Deletes the selected Multi Pads. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 80 Press the [8 ] button to call up the confirmation window, press the [F] (YES) button to call up the USER page, then press the [6 ] (SAVE) button to carry out the Save operation. For details, refer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 81: Music Finder

    As with the ALL page, you can select the Record in the FAVORITE page then start your performance. Deleting Records from the FAVORITE Page Select the Record you want to delete from the FAVORITE page. Press the [H] (DELETE FROM FAVORITE) button, then press the [G] (YES) button to actually delete the Record. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 82: Editing Records

    [4 ] buttons. For SONG or AUDIO Records, this field cannot be edited. [5 ]/ GENRE Selects the desired genre. [6 ] [7 ] GENRE NAME Creates a new genre. To cancel and quit the Edit operation, press the [8 ] (CANCEL) button. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 83: Saving The Records As A Single File

    The Character Entry window is called up. If necessary, rename the file. For instructions, refer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual. Press the [8 ] (OK) button to save the file. All Records are saved together as a single Music Finder file. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 84: Calling Up The Records From A Music Finder File

    Selecting “REPLACE” automatically deletes all your original Records from internal memory. Make sure that all important data has been archived to another location beforehand. APPEND The Records called up are added to the Records currently in the instru- ment. CANCEL Cancels the file selection operation. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 85: Registration Memory

    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. For details, refer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 86: Disabling Recall Of Specific Items (Freeze)

    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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 87: Calling Up Registration Memory Numbers In Order (Registration Sequence)

    Program the Sequence order, from left to right. Press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]–[8] buttons on the panel, then press the [6 ] (INSERT) button to input the number. Indicates the Registration Memory numbers, in the order of the current Registration Sequence. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 88: Saving The Registration Sequence Settings

    Press the REGIST BANK [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to call up the REGISTRATION BANK Selection display. Press the [6 ] button of MENU 2 to save the Bank file. For details, refer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 89: Using The Registration Sequence

    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). PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 90: Microphone/Guitar Input

    This section explains how to make and save the detailed settings for the microphone/guitar. Connect a microphone or guitar, press the [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button (PSR-S975) or [MIC SETTING] (PSR-S775) button to call up the operation display, then press the [A] (MIC/GUITAR) button to set it to ON.

  • Page 91: Saving The Microphone/Guitar Settings

    Calling Up the Microphone/Guitar Settings Saved to USER Call up the EQ/CMP SETTING MEMORY display. [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] (PSR-S975) or [MIC SETTING] (PSR-S775) button → [B] EQ/CMP SETTING → [I] USER MEMORY Press the [A]–[J] buttons to select the desired setting file.

  • Page 92: Talk Page

     (PSR-S975) PITCH DETECT (selected by [E] button) Determines how this instrument detects or recognizes the pitch of the microphone sound you input during performance. [1 ]/ VOCAL TYPE Set this to obtain the most natural vocal harmony, depending on your [2 ]...

  • Page 93: Setting And Editing Vocal Harmony Types (Psr-S975)

    Setting and Editing Vocal Harmony Types (PSR-S975) Setting up the Vocal Harmony Control Parameters You can set which part controls the Vocal Harmony regardless of the current Vocal Harmony Type. Call up the Vocal Harmony Type Selection display. [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] → [E] (TYPE) Check that the microphone is properly connected (Owner’s Manual, chapter 8) and the settings (Reference Manual,...
  • Page 94 1–16: Chords are detected from note data in the specified Song chan- nel. The Vocal Harmony may not work properly regardless of the setting here depending on the Song data, since the selected Song may contain no chord data or insufficient note data for chord detection. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 95: Editing The Vocal Harmony Types

    The edited Vocal Harmony Type can be saved only to internal USER drive as a file. If you want to save this to the USB flash drive, save the User Effect file on the display called up via [FUNCTION] → TAB [F] MENU 2 → [G] SYSTEM → TAB [E][F] SETUP FILES → [H] USER EFFECT FILES. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 96 [6 ]–[7 ] buttons to set the value. If necessary, you can change the Effect Type from the one selected in step 1 also on this display via the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons. For information on each parameter, refer to the “Vocal Harmony Parameter List” in the Data List on the website. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 97 This parameter is available only when the mode is set to Chordal and the type is set to something other than ScaleDiatonic or Parallel. Settings: Normal, Simple, R&R, UrbanA, UrbanB, Blues7, UrbanC PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 98 Determines the fine pitch setting for each part. Adjust this to produce a warm chorusing effect, or to achieve a natural, less-than-perfect vocal sound. When Pitch Correct is set to OFF, the Lead part is not available. Settings: -50 cents – +50 cents PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 99 Use the [2 ]–[4 ] buttons to select the desired parameter, then set the value of the selected parameter by using the [5 ]/[6 ] buttons. For information on each parameter, refer to the “Vocal Harmony Parameter List” in the Data List on the website. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 100: Editing The Synth Vocoder Types (Psr-S975)

    Editing the Synth Vocoder Types (PSR-S975) This section explains how to create your own Synth Vocoder types, and lists the detailed parameters for editing. A sum total of sixty types (Synth Vocoder and Vocal Harmony types) can be created and saved.

  • Page 101: Editing The Overview Tab Parameters

    [6 ]–[7 ] buttons to set the value. If necessary, you can change the Effect Type from the one selected in step 1 also on this display via the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons. For information on each parameter, refer to the Data List on the website. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 102 Settings: -2 – +2 [3 ] NOISE Determines the noise level which is input to the Synth Vocoder. This can be used to emphasize sibilant and plosive sounds, and make the speech-like characteristics more pronounced. Settings: 0–127 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 103: Editing The Detail Tab Parameters

     BAND PASS FILTER 1–10 parameters Determines each output gain of the BPF 1–10 for the Inst Input (keyboard performance sound). The BPF 1 corresponds to the lowest Formant while the BPF 10 corresponds to the highest Formant. Settings: -18dB – +18dB PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 104: Mixing Console

    Song again without carrying out the Save operation. [D]/[I] PANPOT Determines the stereo position of the selected part (channel). [E]/[J] VOLUME Determines the volume of each part or channel, giving you fine control over the balance of all the parts. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 105: Editing Filter Parameters

    Editing FILTER Parameters [D]/[I] HARMONIC Allows you to adjust the Resonance (page 17) for each part. CONTENT [E]/[J] BRIGHTNESS Determines the brightness of the sound for each part by adjusting the Cut- off Frequency (page 17). PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 106: Editing Tune Parameters

    (MASTER), 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 key- board play in the left-hand section). PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 107: Editing Effect Parameters

    This section covers how to change the Effect Type of each Effect Block. The settings here can be saved to a Registration Memory, Song or Style. Call up the desired page from PANEL, STYLE or SONG by pressing the [MIXER/EQ] button, repeatedly, if necessary. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 108 In the EFFECT page, press the [F] (TYPE) button to call up the Effect Type Selection display. (PSR-S975) 4, 7 5, 7 (PSR-S775) (PSR-S975) Press the [A] button. Use the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons to select the Effect Block. Effect Effect-applicable Effect characteristics Block...

  • Page 109: Editing And Saving Your Original Effect

    [7 ]/[8 ] buttons to select the Effect Type. Note that the Reverb Block is not divided into any Categories. If you want to edit detailed Parameters of the selected Effect Type, press the [H] (PSR-S975) or [F] (PSR- S775) button. For details, refer to the next section.
  • Page 110 [8 ] (RETURN LEVEL) button. If you want to change the Effect Type, use the [1 ]/[2 ] buttons. (PSR-S975) You can also edit the parameter on the display shown in step 1. Use the [D]/[I] or [E]/[J] buttons to select the desired parameter, then use the [1 ]–[8 ] buttons to adjust the Effect parameter value.

  • Page 111: Editing Eq Parameters

    EQ adjustments for the entire instrument. Editing Part EQ Parameters [D]/[I] EQ HIGH Boosts or attenuates the high EQ band for each part. [E]/[J] EQ LOW Boosts or attenuates the low EQ band for each part. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 112: Editing And Saving Your Original Master Eq (Meq) Type

    In the Character Entry window called up via this operation, enter the name, and then press the [8 ] (OK) button to actually store your settings as a User Master EQ Type, which can be called up via the [A]/[B] buttons. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 113: Editing Master Compressor (Cmp) Parameters

    [4 ] THRESHOLD Determines the threshold (minimum level at which compression starts). OFFSET [5 ] RATIO OFFSET Determines the ratio of compression (how much the dynamic range is compressed). [7 ] GAIN OFFSET Determines the output level. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 114: Saving Master Compressor Settings

    Character Entry window, enter the name then press the [8 ] (OK) button. Press the [8 ] (OK) button to carry out the Save operation. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous display. The saved Master Compressor type is shown in the TYPE selection list. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 115: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram PSR-S975 Connection = System Effect Connection = Insertion Effect PSR-S775 Connection = System Effect Connection = Insertion Effect PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 116: Connections

    You can also assign other functions to the pedal—Punch in/out of Song (page 66) and Registration Sequence (page 87). If you assign multiple functions to the pedal, the priority is: Punch in/out of Song → Registration Sequence → Functions assigned here. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 117 This function will not affect any of the Organ Flutes and only some of the Super Articulation Voices, even if this has been assigned to the foot pedals. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 118: Pedal

    Same as the INTRO [I]–[III] buttons. MAIN A–D Same as the MAIN VARIATION [A]–[D] buttons. FILL DOWN Plays a fill-in, which is automatically followed by the previous Main section (that of the button on the immediate left). PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 119 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. OTS +/- Calls up the next/previous One Touch Setting. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 120: Midi Settings

    MIDI Settings In this section, you can make MIDI-related settings for the instrument. The PSR-S975/S775 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 pre-programmed templates and save up to ten of your original templates to USER memory.
  • Page 121 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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 122: Midi System Settings

    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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 123: Midi Transmit Settings

    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. For information on the MIDI messages which can be set here, see “Note Events” on page PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 124: Midi Receive Settings

    32 channels (16 channels x 2 ports) of the MIDI messages is as follows:  MIDI reception  MIDI transmission MIDI [IN] terminal [USB TO HOST] terminal MIDI [OUT] terminal [USB TO HOST] terminal Wireless Wireless LAN Port handling USB1 USB2 Merge MIDI/USB1/WLAN USB2 MIDI/USB/WLAN 01–16 01–16 01–16 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 125: 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 BASS display above. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 126: Connecting With An Iphone/Ipad Via Wireless Lan

    Connecting with an iPhone/iPad via Wireless LAN By using a USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately), you can connect the PSR-S975/S775 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-S975/S775.

  • Page 127: Access Point Mode

    IP ADDRESS: For setting the IP address and other related parameters. OTHERS: For entering the Host name or showing MAC address, etc. [3 ]/ MODE Switches to the Infrastructure Mode. [4 ] [5 ]/ INITIALIZE Initializes the connection setup to the default factory status. [6 ] PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 128: Other Functions

    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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 129: Config 1

    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. [5 ]/ DISPLAY OUT Selects display contents for the external monitor. For details, refer to the [6 ] (PSR-S975) Owner’s Manual, chapter 10. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 130 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-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 131: Parameter Lock

    Turns the Song Auto Open function on or off. When this is set to “ON,” [4 ] OPEN simply connecting the USB flash drive (selected in the Device List above) calls up the first Song in the USB flash drive. PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

  • Page 132: System

    SYSTEM OWNER EXPORT For exporting identification information of the instrument, which may be INSTRUMENT necessary for using the “Yamaha Expansion Manager” software, to the INFO root directory of the USB flash drive (page 22). OWNER NAME Lets you enter your name as the owner. The Owner name is indicated on the opening display when you turn the power on.

  • Page 133: Setup Files

    • User Master Compressor types ..........page 114 • User Microphone/Guitar settings ..........page 91 • User Vocal Harmony/Synth Vocoder types (PSR-S975 only) .. pages 95, 100 MUSIC FINDER All the preset and created Records of the Music Finder are handled as a FILES single file.

  • Page 134: Reset

    • User Master Compressor types ............page 114 • User Microphone/Guitar settings ............page 91 • User Vocal Harmony/Synth Vocoder types (PSR-S975 only) ..pages 95, 100 MUSIC FINDER Resets the Music Finder data (all Records) to the original factory settings.

  • Page 135: Index

    Foot Pedal ........116 Organ Flutes Voice ......20 Style Retrigger ......... 13 Footswitch ........116 OTS Link Timing .......27 Style setting ........27 Formant ..........99 Synth Vocoder type ......100 Format ..........131 Freeze ..........86 Pan (Vocal Harmony) ......99 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...
  • Page 136 Vocal Harmony type ......95 Voice Set ...........15 Voice Set Filter ........19 Volume (Mixer) ........104 Volume (Vocal Harmony) ....99 Wireless LAN ........126 XG ............5 Your Tempo ........56 Manual Development Group © 2017 Yamaha Corporation Published 12/2017 PO-A0 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual...

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