Yamaha PortaSound PSS-780 Operating Manual page 18

Points to Remember
@ The PortaSound will switch to the new rhythm style
at the beginning of the next measure, retaining the
current tempo. However, if the style number is altered
within the first quarter of a beat, the PortaSound will
switch styles during the same beat. (See the paragraph
on Single Finger Auto Accompaniment, p.18, for a
more detailed explanation.)
@ In the case of rhythm patterns consisting of two mea-
sures, the order of these measures is maintained when
styles are switched. In other words, changing the style
after the first measure of a two-measure pattern has
been played causes the PortaSound to continue with
the second measure of the new style.
@ No style change is possible during an ending.
HAND PERCUSSION
The PortaSound PSS-780 features a set of 8 drum pads, la-
beled HAND PERCUSSION (22), which can be used to play
your own rhythm patterns live or record an original pattern
with the CUSTOM DRUMMER function. Four different
sets of 8 percussion instruments can be assigned to these pads
with the PERCUSSION SET buttons (22c) A, B, C and D
on the extreme right for a total of 32 types of drums, cymbals,
latin percussion, etc.
The four drum sets available are as follows:
SETA
Rim shot
Snare low
Tom tow
Tom mid
Tom hi
Brush
Brush hit
Ride cymbal
Bass drum
Snare hi
Synth tom low
Synth tom mid
Synth tom hi
Hi-hat closed
Hi-hat open
Crash cymbal
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Bongo low
Bongo hi
Agogo low
Agogo hi
Cuica low
Cuica hi
Tambourine
Splash cymbal
Conga low
Conga hi
Timbale low
Timbale hi
Cowbell
Cabasa
Hand clap
Whistle
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Sets A and B are ideal for various styles of rock, pop and
jazz, while C and D offer latin percussion.
The eight HAND PERCUSSION pads can be played any
time, even during the demonstration song. This allows you
to add your own variations to the the current rhythm pattern
or perform your own drum solos. Depending on the
SYNCHRO BREAK setting, you can either play "on top
of" the present rhythm or have that rhythm stop automatically
while you are hitting the drum pads.
Damping the Open Hi-Hat
Drummers can damp the sound of the open hi-hat by stepping
on the hi-hat pedal. With the PSS-780, you can achieve a
similar effect by hitting the closed hi-hat pad soon after
pressing the open hi-hat pad in PERCUSSION SET B. As
soon as the closed hi-hat pad, is hit, the open hi-hat sound
is damped. - ; :
SYNCHRO BREAK
When the red indicator of this switch (22b) is lit, the
SYNCHRO BREAK function is on. In this mode, the regular
rhythm accompaniment (basic pattern, intro, fill in or ending)
will stop as soon as you hit one or more of the HAND
PERCUSSION pads. You can thus add your own fill in
patterns, solos, etc.
The BEAT indicator dots still show the beat for visual con-
firmation of the tempo. The regular rhythm will continue
automatically from the beginning of the following measure
after you have completed your hand percussion part.
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