Basic Recording Procedure; How To Record A Song - Yamaha PortaSound PSS-795 Owner's Manual

c. Basic Recording Procedure
When you use the PSS-795's many different functions, they
will give you a variety of recordings. First, we will explain
the basic procedure simply.
Select a Song Number.
Prepare for Recording.
Select a Recording Track.
т Start Recording.
(1st recording)
Finish Recording.
Select a New
Recording Track.
Start Recording to the
New Track as the First
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Track plays back. ( ne)
Finish the Recording.
* Repeat the steps for 2nd Recording, to complete Multi-Track
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d. How to Record a Song
Now let's get into the actual steps for Recording.
Step 1: Select a Song number (£f).
The PSS-795 has a Memory Bank for up to 8 songs (Song
numbers «1» thru «8» ). First, choose the Song number
which you want to Record on by pressing the Song Number
Select buttons. The SONG#/MEASURE display will show
(NO. 1 thru 8) the number selected. After a few seconds,
the display changes back to «001» which indicates the Bar
number.
* In this manual, both Bar and Measure are explained as the same.
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After a few seconds, changes back
to Bar number indication.
Select a Song number by pressing
SONG Number Select buttons.
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Step 2: Prepare for Recording.
Before you select a Track, you will need some preparation
depending on what you want to Record on which Track.
So, please consider the following information regarding
preparation of Recording:
1) Preparation when you want to select one of
MELODY Tracks 1 thru 5:
Choose a Voice by consulting the Voice List located on the
Control Panel, and assign the Voice Effects desired.
* Once you have Recorded melodies or phrases on MELODY 1 thru 5,
you can hardly change the Volume balance among them. So if you
wish to have an ensemble in good accordance during Playback, you
need to follow the guidance in "1) Preparation when you want to select
one of MELODY Tracks 1 thru 5". Additionally, each Voice's Volume
can be assigned by the Voice Effect - VOLUME.
*
You can change the assignments of Voice number or Voice Effects just
before or during recording.
2) Preparation when you want to select the
VECTOR SYNTH Track:
Select and mix desired 4 Voices (as explained in Voice
Section: Vector Synthesizer).
* You can change the assignments of Voice number or Voice Effects just
before or during recording.
* Atthe time you select to Record on the Vector Synth Track, the Vector
Synth is automatically turned ON.
3) Preparation when you want to select the
PAD Track:
Select and assign to the Pads desired Percussion sounds.
4) Preparation when you want to select the
AUTO ACCOMP. Track:
Select a Rhythm Style, and assign the Orchestration. At
the time you select to Record on the AUTO ACCOMP.
Track, the Fingering will automatically be assigned to the
FINGERED mode. If you want SINGLE FINGER mode you
must assign it at that time. If you have already selected the
SINGLE FINGER mode before this preparation, even when
selecting the AUTO ACCOMP. Track, the Fingering is as it
has been. If you want to record just the Rhythm, press the
Fingering button assigned which will turn it off. `
You can change the assignments of Rythm Style, Orchestration, or
Fingering just before or during recording.
*
In the AUTO ACCOMP. Track, be careful to remember only Auto
Accompaniment Sounds, and Rhythm Style sounds will be recorded.
Even though you play and can listen to the keys in the Melody Section
(G2 and above) or Rhythms played on the Pads, they will not be
Recorded on the AUTO ACCOMP. Track.
Step 3: Stand By for Recording.
As you press and hold down the RECORD button,
simultaneously press the TRACK Select button which you
want to Record on. The LED of the selected TRACK will
flash indicating you are ready to Record (Stand By for
Recording). Also at this time, 3 dots in the SONG#/
MEASURE display will flash together in time with the
currently assigned Tempo. Along with the dots, a
metronome sound will play out from the speakers.
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