Creating Original Sounds Via The Knobs; Assigning Functions To The Knobs; Switching The Target; Using The Knobs - Yamaha PSR-I500 Owner's Manual

Creating Original Sounds via the Knobs

The two knobs can be used to add variations to the sound being played, transforming
the sound in a variety of musical ways. Select the desired pre-programmed function
combination printed above the knobs, then rotate the knobs as you play, for an expres-
sive, dynamic performance.
Assigning Functions to the
Knobs
Repeatedly press the [KNOB ASSIGN] button to
sequentially assign the function combinations pro-
vided: z  x  c  v  b  n  z ... etc.
The current combination is shown in the display.
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The target differs depending on the selected number.
For details about each function, refer to page 57.
NOTE
• Only selecting a function combination will not affect the sound
even if the knob arrow is not at the center position. The
selected function only works when the knob is moved.
• Depending on the panel settings or how you move the knob,
you may not notice any change to the parameter value, or you
may hear a noise, or the knob may not work properly, even if
you rotate it.

Switching the Target

Switches the target to be controlled. The current target
is shown in the display.
1
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
2
Use the CATEGORY [<<] and [>>] buttons
to call up "Target" (Function 043).
After a few seconds, the current target (KEY-
BOARD or BACKING) appears.
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Current function
3
Press the [+/YES] or [-/NO] button to switch
between KEYBOARD and BACKING.
• KEYBOARD: Main Voice, Dual Voice and User
Song (only Live Control function 5)
• BACKING: Style, Riyaz and User Song (only Live
Control function 5)
NOTE
• The target differs depending on the selected function.
• The target is memorized for each function.

Using the Knobs

Here is an example of how to use the knobs. For some
other ideas for using the knobs, refer to page 58.
1
Select the desired Main Voice (page 19).
Here, select Voice No.196 "SquareLd" (Square
Lead) as a synth-lead type Voice.
2
Press the [KNOB ASSIGN] button sev-
eral times until c appears in the display.
3
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
4
Rotate knob B all the way to the right
(maximum), then play the keyboard with
your right hand while operating knob A
with your left.
CUTOFF RESONANCE
NOTICE
• After selecting c, v, b or n by pressing the [KNOB
ASSIGN] button, changing the Voice will replace the
settings created via the knobs with the default settings
of the new Voice.
If you want to keep the settings you have created,
make sure to memorize them to Registration Memory
(page 43) before selecting a different Voice.
NOTE
• Rotating a knob to the right while the volume is set to a
high level may result in distortion. If this occurs, reduce
the volume level.