Yamaha PortaSound PSS-31 Owner's Manual page 6

The STYLE Mode provides an ideal combi-
nation of a Voice and rhythm/accompani-
ment pattern for various popular music
styles, as listed on the panel. The Auto
Accomp. function adds excitement to your
performance, and it effectively splits the
keyboard into two sections: the upper for
playing a melody line, and the lower for
using the Auto Accomp. function. The split
point is indicated on the panel, above the
keyboard.
About BASS CHORD HOLD
STYLE also includes a BASS CHORD HOLD setting (the last
preset number) which works without a rhythm pattern. BASS
CHORD HOLD does as its name implies: it generates a chord
and bass based on the note or notes you play in the lower part
of the keyboard and "holds" it while the chord is being played.
Note:
When BASS CHORD HOLD is selected, the Synchro Start
function does not work, nor does the rhythm run, even if the
START/STOP button is pressed. If you select BASS CHORD
HOLD while a rhythm pattern is playing, the rhythm will stop.
Selecting a Style
1. Turn the MUSIC MODE SELECTOR to
select STYLE.
MUSIC MODE SELECTOR
2. Use the Numeric Keypad to select the
desired Style number.
3. Your PortaSound has a Synchro Start func-
tion that allows you to start the rhythm by
simply pressing a key in the AUTO
ACCOMP. SECTION to the left of the split
point. (Selecting STYLE sets the
PortaSound to stand-by status.)
@ You can also start the rhythm by pressing
the START/ STOP button.
V TEMPO A
DEMO START/STOP
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DEMO START/STOP V VOLUME A
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A rhythm Pattern of the Style you've
selected will begin playing. Try playing
along with this rhythm.
. With the rhythm running, you're ready to try
out the Auto Accomp. function. Try playing,
a few single notes with your left hand, anc
notice how the bass and chord accompani-
ment change with each key you play.
. Use the TEMPO buttons to change the tempo
of the Style as it's playing.
V VOLUME A
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To stop the rhythm, press the START/STOP
button again.
Pressing the START/STOP button again
produces a simple ending phrase. This also
applies to playing Jam Track patterns in the
SONG Mode.
V TEMPO A