Using With Computer Or Smart Device - Yamaha PSR-I500 Owner's Manual

Using with Computer or Smart
Device
Connecting the [USB TO HOST] terminal of this
instrument and the computer or smart device allow
you to use various function with just one USB cable,
such as sending/receiving data with high sound qual-
ity, using the app of smart device, etc. The range of
the instrument can do is extended. For details on
using a computer or smart device, refer to the online
PDF manual (page 11) "Computer-related Opera-
tions" or "iPhone/iPad Connection Manual."
USB
terminal
Computer
USB cable
NOTICE
• Use an AB type USB cable of less than 3 meters. USB 3.0
cables cannot be used.
• If you are using a DAW (digital audio workstation) with this
instrument, set the Audio Loopback (page 69) to OFF . Oth-
erwise, a loud sound may occur, depending on the set-
tings of the computer or the application software.
NOTE
• When using the Windows computer, install the Yamaha Stein-
berg USB Driver on the computer. For details, refer to the
online PDF manual (page 11) "Computer-related Operations. "
Transmit/Receiving MIDI data
When transmitting/receiving MIDI data, you can do
the following as examples.
 Playbacking MIDI data
You can purchase data on the Yamaha website.
 Recording the performance of the instrument
as MIDI data
You can edit the data, such as sound, pitch, etc. on
music production software.
 Using the external sound like a software syn-
thesizer with keyboard on this instrument.
You can performance with sounds other than built-
in.
[USB TO HOST]
terminal
Instrument
Connecting to Other Devices
 Using as a master keyboard to enter data on
music production software or notation soft-
ware.
You can program on a music production software
or enter notes on notation software.
NOTE
• For details of MIDI, refer to the online PDF manual (page 11)
"MIDI Reference. "
Sending/Receiving Audio data (USB
Audio Interface)
When sending/receiving audio data by digital signal,
you can do the following as examples.
 Playbacking audio data with high sound qual-
ity
You can enjoy clear sound that is less degradation
of sound quality than connecting with [AUX IN] ter-
minal.
 Recording the performance of this instrument
as audio data on recording software or music
production software
You can playback the recorded data with computer
or smart device.
NOTE
• The volume can be adjusted on the computer or smart device,
and also by using the instrument's [MASTER VOLUME] con-
trol.
• The audio data from computer or smart device cannot be
played on the instrument in Quick Sampling mode or Audio
mode.
Using Smart Device Apps
Using the smart device apps that are compatible with
the instrument, you can do the following as exam-
ples.
 Piano Diary
You can leave the performance like diary.
 Rec'n'Share
You cannot only record the performance, but also
share the data.
For details of the corresponding smart device or
apps, refer to the Yamaha website.
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