Groove (Psr-740); Applying Groove & Dynamics - Yamaha Portatone PSR-640 Owner's Manual

Groove
(PSR-740)
The Groove and Dynamics function on the PSR-740 lets you temporarily change the "feel" of the accom-
paniment. Specifically, it allows you to alter the timing, velocity and gate time of notes during playback of
any of the accompaniment styles.
Groove
This lets you play the music with some swing or change the "feel" of the beat by
making subtle shifts in the timing (clock) of the accompaniment style.
• Groove Type
This determines the type of groove timing change. For example, the "16 to 8"
setting converts all 16th notes to 8th-note timing.
• Groove Swing
This determines how much "swing" feel is applied to the accompaniment.
Dynamics
This changes the velocity (or accent) of certain notes in the accompaniment
style to complement or enhance changes made to the Groove settings above.
• Dynamics Type
This determines the type of dynamic change applied to the accompaniment.
(Each type is a different "template" to which the timing of the velocity changes
has been programmed.)
• Dynamics Depth
This determines how strongly the selected dynamics type is applied to the
accompaniment (expressed as a percentage). Higher values produce a
stronger effect.
Every time the [GROOVE] button is pressed, the values for the above Groove and
Dynamics parameters are automatically set to best suit the selected style.
Applying Groove & Dynamics
1
Select a style and start the accompaniment (page 35).
2
Press the [GROOVE ON/OFF] button.
The Groove & Dynamics effect will be applied to the accompaniment.
3
To cancel the groove effect, press the [GROOVE ON/OFF]
button again.
4
Stop the accompaniment (page 35).
ACMP ON/OFF FINGERING GROOVE ON/OFF
ACMP ON/OFF FINGERING GROOVE ON/OFF
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